Electromagnetic articulography appears feasible for assessment of speech motor skills in cochlear-implant users

JASA Express Lett. 2021 Oct;1(10):105202. doi: 10.1121/10.0006719.

Abstract

The present investigation tested whether there is cross-interference between current electromagnetic articulography (EMA) and cochlear implants (CIs). In an initial experiment, we calibrated EMA sensors with and without a CI present in the EMA field, and measured impedances of all CI electrodes when in and out of the EMA field. In a subsequent experiment, head reference sensor positions were recorded during a speaking task for a normal-hearing talker with and without a CI present in the EMA field. Results revealed minimal interference between the devices, suggesting that EMA is a promising method for assessing speech motor skills in CI users.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cochlear Implantation*
  • Cochlear Implants*
  • Electromagnetic Phenomena
  • Motor Skills
  • Speech