Project Goal : The purpose of the project is to create a functioning test chamber in which to perform acoustic tests on hearing aids.

Introduction : Dr. Joshua Alexander, assistant professor of audiology/hearing science, seeks a unique design to serve his testing needs. Specifically, Dr. Alexander requires that the testing unit meet basic industry standard hearing aid test system specifications, but also be able to easily interface with his computer system. Interfacing with personal computers is not possible with current existing units, which are designed to perform and analyze tests from start to finish using proprietary hardware and software.

Semester Objective : The semester objective is to refine the current design. We will determine the placement of the components and a reference microphone, and construct a prototype.

Project Status : Components have been purchased, building the box is coming soon.

Project Start Date : Spring 2010

Project Delivery Date : Spring 2012

Project Goal : This semster's focus is on improving the virtual project to version 2.0, adding some important features that were lacking in the initial release.

Introduction : Virtual Project is to provide undergraduate students in the field of Audiology and Speech Sciences with an opportunity to practice diagnostic testing procedures on simulated patients. Patients with particular hearing disorders are not readily availbale for students to practice with and become proficeint. This program is groundbreaking and there is currently no other product meeting our partners specific needs available to students.

Semester Objective : Improve software layout, include more accurate math models, bug fixing.

Project Status : Verison 1.3 to bring major updates to the program's functionality.

Project Start Date : Fall 2009

Project Delivery Date: Fall 2012 - Version 2.0

Project Goal : To solve audio quality issues at McGrawsville United Methodist Church.

Introduction : EPICS students from Purdue University were asked to provide assistance to improve the audio quality of McGrawsville UMC.

Semester Objective : Propose appropriate solutions to improve sound quality, specifically regarding loudness and cabling issues.

Project Status : We have met with the project partner and toured the church. We have ordered measurement equiptment and are getting information on the sound system.

Project Start Date : Spring 2012

Project Delivery Date: Spring 2012

Project Goal : The goal of the Ear Sensor project is to train audiologists and audiology students to use a safe amount of pressure when using their instruments on patients.

Introduction : The Ear Sensor project uses a manequin head with fully designed ears, for audiologists to practice different procedures on. Members on this project are experimenting with pressure meters and different latexes too help train audilogists to assert a safe yet effective pressure on patients.

Semester Objective : The semester objective is to design and refine an effective way to determine the amount of pressure an audiologist exerts on a patient.

Project Status : Prototype Delivered, improving software and interfacing

Project Start Date : Spring 2009

Project Delivery Date : Spring 2012

Link: Run-time engine Installer

Link: Executable Application Folder

Link: Buzzer