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9.3 Using TSG with smart phone apps
The Tinnitus Sound Generator control via hearing aid push buttons can be enhanced with wireless
control from a TSG control app on a smart phone or mobile device. This functionality is available in sup-
ported hearing aids when a hearing care professional has enabled the TSG functionality during fitting of
the hearing aid.
To use smart phone apps the hearing aid must be connected with the smart phone or mobile device.
9.4 The scientific concepts that form the basis for the device
The TSG module provides sound enrichment with the aim of surrounding the tinnitus sound with a neu-
tral sound, which is easily ignored. Sound enrichment is an important component of most approaches to
tinnitus management, such as Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT). To assist habituation to tinnitus, this
needs to be audible. The ideal level of the TSG module, therefore, should be set so that it starts to blend
with the tinnitus, and so that you can hear both your tinnitus as well as the sound used.
In a majority of instances, the TSG module can also be set to mask the tinnitus sound, so to provide tem-
porary relief by introducing a more pleasant and controllable sound source.
9.5 Technical Specifications
9.5.1 Audio signal technology
Your hearing aids use digital audio signal technology
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