Simon Auditory Lab
Helen J. Simon
Scientist
Degrees: B.S. Speech Pathology and Audiology Syracuse U
M.A. Speech Pathology and Audiology Stanford U
Ph.D. Speech and Hearing Science City U of NY
M.A. Speech Pathology and Audiology Stanford U
Ph.D. Speech and Hearing Science City U of NY
The goal of our laboratory is to examine the auditory abilities of people with various degrees of hearing loss with and without vision loss.
Tabs
Journal Articles
. (2013). Improving speech enhancement algorithms by incorporating visual information. The Journal Of The Acoustical Society Of America, 134, 4237–4237.
. (2012). Acoustic cues used by blind travelers. Journal Of The Acoustical Society Of America, 131(4), 3516.
. (2012). Acoustic cues used by blind travelers. The Journal Of The Acoustical Society Of America, 131, 3516–3516.
. (2007). Effect of dual sensory loss on auditory localization: Implications for intervention. Trends In Amplification, 11, 259–272.
. (2006). Acclimatization in wide dynamic range multichannel compression and linear amplification hearing aids. Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development, 43, 517.
. (2005). Bilateral amplification and sound localization: then and now. Journal Of Rehabilitation Research And Development, 42, 117.
. (2002). Lateralization of narrow-band noise by blind and sighted listeners. Perception-London-, 31, 855–874.
. (1999). Hearing in aging: Issues old and young. Current Opinion In Otolaryngology & Head And Neck Surgery, 7, 282–289.
. (1997). Perceived lateral position of narrow-band noise in hearing-impaired and normal-hearing listeners under conditions of equal sensation level and sound-pressure level. The Journal Of The Acoustical Society Of America, 102, 1821–1826.
. (1994). The measurement of the lateralization of narrow bands of noise using an acoustic pointing paradigm: The effect of sound-pressure level. The Journal Of The Acoustical Society Of America, 95, 1534–1547.
. (1994). The measurement of the lateralization of narrow bands of noise using an acoustic pointing paradigm: The effect of sound-pressure level. The Journal Of The Acoustical Society Of America, 95, 1534–1547.
. (1993). Frequency discrimination in listeners with sensorineural hearing loss. Ear And Hearing, 14, 190–201.
. (1987). Speech discrimination with an 8-channel compression hearing aid and conventional aids in background of speech-band noise. J Rehabil Res Dev, 24, 160–80.
. (1984). Perception of temporal differences in speech by ‘‘normal-hearing’’adults: Effects of age and intensity. The Journal Of The Acoustical Society Of America, 76, 405–410.
. (1978). Selective anchoring and adaptation of phonetic and nonphonetic continua. The Journal Of The Acoustical Society Of America, 64, 1338–1357.
. (1977). Moderate frequency compression for the moderately hearing impaired. The Journal Of The Acoustical Society Of America, 62, 1273–1278.
Conference Papers
. (2014). An Investigation into Incorporating Visual Information in Audio Processing. In Computers Helping People with Special Needs (pp. 437–440). Springer International Publishing.
Presentations/Posters
. (2019). Audio-Visual Interactions in The Visual and Auditory Cortices. Date Published 10/2019, Society for Neuroscience Conference: Chicago, IL.
Other Publications
. (2012). Computer-based training methods for age-related APC: Past, present and future. In Auditory Processing Disorders: Assessment, Management and Treatment (Vol. 2nd ed). Plural Publshing, Inc.: San Diego.
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center
The Center's research goal is to develop and apply new scientific knowledge and practical, cost-effective devices to better understand and address the real-world problems of blind, visually impaired, and deaf-blind consumers
Active
Active
Acoustic Cues for Wayfinding
This project aims to do a detailed analysis of the environmental acoustic cues that help some blind navigate successfully.
Active
Effects of Noise Exposure Across the Lifespan on Balance and Stability in Older Adults
Falls in older adults are common, have high societal and monetary costs, often lead to injury and can even be fatal. It is known that noise can damage the vestibular periphery resulting in postural instability and compromised balance. This project investigates how natural aging is accelerated by lifetime noise exposure, and how that can lead to impaired vestibular function, contributing to propensity to fall.
Completed
Completed
Assessment of Speechreading with Dual Sensory Loss: Visual and Hearing Impairments
The purpose of this research study is to test subjects who have various hearing and vision problems on their lipreading, visual and auditory skills in order to understand the relationships between lipreading and visual impairment. We then can explore training strategies to improve auditory and...
Completed
Hearing Aid for Blind Travelers with Hearing Loss
Blind travelers rely on subtle acoustic cues for independent mobility. When hearing becomes impaired, as in the normal aging process, a special type of hearing aid may be needed to enhance these cues.
Completed
Video-Based Speech Enhancement for Persons with Hearing and Vision Loss
Observing the visual cues from a speaker such as the shape of the lips and facial expression can greatly improve the speech comprehension capabilities of a person with hearing loss. However, concurrent vision loss can lead to a significant loss in speech perception. We propose developing a prototype device that utilizes a video camera in addition to audio input to enhance the speech signal from a target speaker in everyday situations.
Contact Information
2318 Fillmore St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
Room #
315
Email:
helen@ski.org
Office Phone:
(415) 345-2071
Lab Phone:
(415) 345-2008
Fax:
(415) 345-8455