Evaluation and User Studies

The Oldenburg Branch for Hearing, Speech and Audio Technology HSA has access to different laboratories and special rooms for evaluation studies as part of the cooperation with the Haus des Hörens and the University of Oldenburg. The communication acoustics simulator allows simulation of the acoustic characteristics of practically any room, such as classrooms, offices or even railway station concourses. A central database with over 2,400 test persons is available for performing customer studies. This allows test persons to be selected according to specific criteria such as age, sensory impairments or technology acceptance and technical competence. In addition to qualitative and quantitative user survey methods, the scientists use new neuroergonomic methods to measure the cognitive load involved in use of products and technologies.

Range of Services

  • Usability studies with standardised, qualitative and quantitative methods
  • Evidence-based evaluation by measurement of bodily functions and neurophysiological measurements of cognitive stress by electroencephalography (EEG)
  • Hearing studies

Current Research Projects

 

The easy way to personalized sound

Under the name »earis®«, Humantechnik GmbH is presenting a TV audio system developed together with the Fraunhofer IDMT in Oldenburg.

 

Reliable detection of calls for help and critical events

Experts from the Fraunhofer IDMT in Oldenburg have developed sound- and event-based recognizers that can also be integrated into existing emergency call and safety systems.

 

Cognitive support for call center employees

Work in call centers and customer service centers demands a high level of concentration. In order to ensure that a good advice service is provided, intuitive information system are essential.

 

Project INDIFON

The IndiFon project addresses the growing need for individual hearing assistance in telephone applications.

All solutions at a glance

Here you can find further information about our solutions of the Oldenburg Branch for Hearing, Speech and Audio Technology HSA.

R&D-Services

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