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**Please note some features are dependent on the model**

Introduction to Oticon Intent hearing aids

Oticon Intent 1 hearing aids launched towards the end of February 2024 and introduced Oticon’s second-generation Deep Neural Network technology (DNN), new 4D sensor technology, and a new Sirius processing chip.

Oticon has always steered clear of making hearing solutions with a “one size fits all” mindset, especially regarding how they process sound. They’ve made it a priority not to treat every hearing loss the same, focusing on this in their research and development with each range.

Now, with Oticon Intent 1 hearing aids, they’re taking this approach even further. They’ve enhanced their second-generation Deep Neural Network (DNN) 2.0 and introduced a groundbreaking 4D sensor technology on their new Sirius platform – a world first!  The 4D Sensor technology enables these hearing aids to adapt to your unique needs, so you always benefit from the best hearing experience in all environments.

Oticon Intent hearing aids acknowledge the sound and the wearer’s intent

With the launch of Intent, Oticon highlights the shift in focus from just understanding the sound required to also understanding the wearer’s intent. Recognising the individual is a crucial aspect of enhancing someone’s listening experience.

Consider this: different levels of hearing loss require unique support. Even if two people with hearing loss are in the same listening environment, their hearing aids should work differently to cater to their specific needs.  Oticon Intent 1 hearing aids claim to grasp each wearer’s listening intention. In theory, this means you can enjoy truly personalised hearing that addresses your distinct requirements.

Oticon Intent hearing aid’s Brain Hearing and 4D Sensor technology

Oticon uncovered something interesting with their Brain Hearing insights – people’s communication behaviour often reflects their listening needs and intentions through body and head movements.  So, they decided to make this a big deal with Intent. They infused their new 4D sensor technology with the essence of head and body movements, conversation patterns, and the environment you’re in.

The Oticon Intent 1 hearing aids constantly anticipate your need for increased spatial awareness support – it’s like having your own personalised sound assistant.  The 4D technology isn’t just about hearing; it’s like a sound expert that adjusts how it processes sound based on your special listening needs. Ultimately, this will give you reliable audiology support for better communication and engagement.

If we break down the technology, it falls into four categories, these are:

Listening environment:  The sensors tap into data from your soundscape (360º) as it switches both in acoustics and location.

Head movement:  Sensors monitor when and how you move your head to understand the type of communication scenario.

Body movement:  Physical movement sensors help predetermine the need for more support in spatial awareness within your environment.

Conversation activity:  Intent monitors if there is an active conversation present, so they know when to focus on speech.

Oticon Intent 1 hearing aid’s Deep Neural Network (DNN) 2.0, More Sound Intelligence 3.0 and More Sound Amplifier 3.0

Oticon’s next-generation DNN, claims to bring better sound quality, improved noise control, and clearer speech to your ears. This technology mirrors your brain as it learns from experiences and leverages your brain’s natural ability to prioritise sounds.  This means you will get the most important sound information at any moment.  The 2.0 upgrade also promises a wider variety of sounds, especially in challenging environments.

When we look at the More Sound technology, which includes the More Sound Amplifier 3.0 and More Sound Intelligence 3.0, it’s all about giving you precise, balanced amplification across a broad range of frequencies.  You get cleaner and clearer sound input.

But what does all this mean for your hearing? In a nutshell, it’s like upgrading your sound experience. You get a more accurate take on sounds in your brain, a richer sense of your surroundings, and a broader range of all the sounds around you. And it works with the full frequency range and fittings.

Benefits of Oticon Intent 1 hearing aid’s new Sirius platform:

The new Sirius processing chip is purpose-built to preserve the original sound, giving you better noise suppression and more clarity.  It also powers the future-proof Bluetooth LE Audio for two-way streaming and lower energy consumption.  What are the other advantages?

• It combines the various inputs needed to run the 4D sensor technology.
• Powers the second-generation Deep Neural Network for better preservation of sound, noise suppression, and clarity.
• Supports lower hearing aid frequencies, with a bandwidth of 80 Hz – 10,000 Hz. Offering a fuller soundscape, richer representation of the environment, and premium experience when listening to music.
• Supports the new self-calibrating miniFit Detect speaker units, which will offer increased convenience and peace of mind that you experience precise gain every day.
• Supports the new standard of Bluetooth: Bluetooth LE Audio for greater wireless connectivity, and power efficiency. Intent is also ready for future communication technologies, like Auracast.

New RIC design and better rechargeability with Intent

Oticon offers their smallest rechargeable RIC hearing aid to date – the miniRITE.  Intent’s discreet shape is even more impressive when you take a look at the features.  It includes a telecoil, a large lithium-ion battery, touch control, push button, and when fully charged – offers 20 hours of battery life, even with streaming, and 4 hours of use with a quick 15-minute charge (using the Oticon desk charger).

Oticon Intent hearing aid apps, accessories, charging, and colours

Get the most out of your hearing aids with discrete control, to personalise your soundscape and get access to support from your audiologist using the Companion and ON apps.  Oticon Intent hearing aids are also compatible with accessories: Connect Clip, TV Adapter 3.0, Remote Control 3.0, EduMic, and Phone Adapter 2.0. Intent’s mobile compatibility is iOS 16 or later and Android 13 or later.

The Oticon Intent 1 hearing aids are available in colours:  chroma beige, silver grey, silver, terracotta, chestnut brown, steel grey, diamond black, honey beige, and sky blue, for more information on Oticon Intent please contact us on 01772 862000.