Audex®, Inc., formerly known as Audiometrics, Inc., is a progressive and innovative assistive listening device manufacturer with headquarters in Longview, Texas. Founded in 1974, the
Audex®, Inc. family of companies has been responsible for numerous innovations helping make life easier for hearing impaired people. These products offer ease of use, effectiveness, and features not normally found in an industry that has historically modified products for unrelated applications to satisfy the needs of this challenged group.
Audex® has shown itself to be closely attuned to the practical needs of hearing impaired people. Its goal has always been to keep the company's focus on features and support that insures ADA compliance, while keeping the products applicable to the practical application of the
technology.
Audex®’s approach also includes a strong effort to support and personally become involved with the groups advocating equal access for hearing impaired people. A tremendous amount of effort has been dedicated to the Self Help For Hard Of Hearing People (SHHH) group, which is the largest and most aggressive national advocacy organization for this population. By donating equipment, speaking at meetings, and developing the
Audex® Customer I.D. Program, to make borrowing and returning equipment at facilities easier and more efficient,
Audex® has earned the recognition and respect of both the purchasers and users of its equipment. This has been instrumental in its success.
Using this strong background,
Audex® is currently expanding into more consumer oriented markets, developing products for communication and the telecommunications industry that would benefit normal hearing as well as hearing handicapped users.
Audex® Products
At present,
Audex® manufactures and markets infrared and magnetic induction wireless assistive listening devices for hearing impaired people. The Americans With Disabilities Act, as well as other federal and state laws, mandate the use of these types of products. In addition,
Audex® manufactures and markets the SounDirector™, a hardwired assistive listening device that is popular with speech and hearing clinics, courts, schools, and speech pathologists.
Audex® was the first company to successfully modify analog cellular telephones to be compatible with hearing aid t-coils, TTY's and cochlear implants. Expanding this development,
Audex® now provides an amplified hearing aid t-coil, and cochlear implant compatible 900 MHz cordless phones for the home. These products have positioned
Audex® as a leader in modified cellular and cordless telephone technology for hearing impaired people, and prompted Nokia to seek a strategic alliance with
Audex® to develop the first amplified hearing aid compatible digital cellular phone. This project promises to provide features never before available on cellular phones.
The current
Audex® infrared transmitter design represents a unique combination of flexibility, effectiveness, and reliability. In the next twelve months this design will be expanded to offer multi-channel transmission for translation and other applications. The current
Audex® infrared receiver offers proven reliability and effective operation. It is currently the only 95KHz infrared receiver that is resistant to electronic ballast lighting interference. This new REC-T3 receiver also provides increased battery life, improved reception sensitivity, an "on" light that monitors battery condition, and a built-in neckloop, making external, add-on neckloops unnecessary. Combined with the unique family of
Audex® emitters, the design of this new receiver provides the first infrared system that can be used completely out-of-doors in daylight. No other infrared system on the market today offers this combination of features.
Audex®’s proven reputation of innovative product features and designs has prompted American Airlines to partner with
Audex® to develop equipment to aid travelers with their communications challenges in busy, noisy airports. After a one-year study resulting in the development of effective equipment to American gate counters, a period study has been approved to develop equipment for boarding areas.
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