Hearing and Seeing Is Believing: Amplified Phone With Tablet Technology Represents Innovative Holiday Gift for Seniors
November 18 2013 - 3:23PM
Marketwired
Hearing and Seeing Is Believing: Amplified Phone With Tablet
Technology Represents Innovative Holiday Gift for Seniors
Clarity's Ensemble Offers Seniors the Chance to Hear as Well as
Read Conversations Through Innovative Tablet Display
CHATTANOOGA, TN--(Marketwired - Nov 18, 2013) - In a consumer
market geared towards younger generations, finding holiday gifts
for older loved ones can be a challenging task. Clarity, a division
of Plantronics (NYSE: PLT) dedicated to creating smart solutions
for seniors, is making the gift giving process easier this holiday
season with Ensemble -- a first-of-its-kind home phone that
provides hearing-aid quality amplification and precise captioning
on an Android™-based tablet display all in one device.
Available for $75.00 on clarityproducts.com, Ensemble is
specifically designed for older users -- people with hearing loss
or low vision. Simply put, it allows them to read as well as
hear conversations. Considering hearing loss is the third most
common health issue among seniors, and studies show that
uncorrected hearing loss can lead to social isolation and even
decline in mobility, Ensemble meets a critical need. This
innovative device is an ideal gift as it helps seniors enjoy
talking on the phone again at a time when conversations with loved
ones are what matter the most.
When an individual places or receives a call on Ensemble, the
other party's words are transcribed through ClearCaptions, a
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)-certified
telephone-captioning service that is similar to closed captions for
television. As the user listens, captions appear on the phone's
tablet display in an easy-to-read font that can be enlarged or
adjusted with the swipe of a finger. Captioning is free to the
user. Conversations can be saved and referenced later should
the user need to check an address or medication instructions from
their doctor.
In addition to captioning, Ensemble amplifies incoming sounds up
to 50 decibels while also removing unwanted and distracting
noises. Its powerful amplification and sophisticated sound
processing is enhanced with adjustable settings to allow user to
customize the listening experience to their unique degree of
hearing loss. With its simple touchscreen display, Ensemble is
easy to set up and use. This all-in-one device can alleviate many
of the communication barriers that typically occur with seniors
experiencing hearing loss and loved ones on the phone.
"Shopping for an older parent or grandparent is incredible
difficult in today's market -- the options are limited and the
products, especially technology, are not designed with their needs
in mind," said Carsten Trads, president of Clarity. "Ensemble was
created solely for older users. It meets the needs of people
as they age, giving them a phone that can provide enjoyable
conversations and a greater connection to everyone in their lives
during this this holiday season and beyond."
About Clarity - Smart for Seniors™ Clarity, a division of
Plantronics (NYSE: PLT), creates smart communication solutions that
help seniors live richer, more engaged lives. For more than 40
years, Clarity's innovative products -- such as amplified
telephones, notification systems and assistive listening devices --
have helped people with hearing loss, low vision, limited mobility,
dexterity issues and other health challenges. Clarity has pioneered
many firsts -- from digital sound processing in 2005 to
remote-access customer service in 2010. Millions rely on Clarity to
communicate at home, at work and throughout their lives. For more
information, please visit www.clarityproducts.com or call
1-800-426-3738.
Contact: Ryan Witherell 615.327.7999
rwitherell@seigenthaler.com
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