A 'Third Ear' for the Hearing Impaired — Phonak's Hearing Assistance System 'Roger' Selected for 'Information Accessibility Good Practice 2025'
Sonova Japan's 'Roger Touchscreen Mic 3' hearing assistance system was selected for the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' 'Information Accessibility Good Practice 2025' for its ability to transmit clear audio in noisy environments.
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Sonova Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Miyuki Manabe), the Japanese subsidiary of the Sonova Group (Headquarters: Switzerland), a global leading company in hearing instruments and wireless communication devices, is pleased to announce that its 'Roger Touchscreen Mic 3' has been selected for the 'Information Accessibility Good Practice 2025'.
This product was highly evaluated for combining technology that delivers clear necessary audio to address the challenge of 'difficulty hearing in noisy environments or at a distance' faced by hearing aid and cochlear implant users, with intuitive operability.
● About Information Accessibility Good Practice 2025
The 'Information Accessibility Good Practice 2025' is an initiative by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications aiming to improve information accessibility in ICT equipment and services. They solicited and evaluated products and initiatives that show consideration, selecting and publishing 17 outstanding cases.
Through public awareness and promoting corporate initiatives, it aims to realize a society where everyone can enjoy the convenience of digital technology.
● Evaluation Points
This product was highly evaluated for its ability to deliver clear audio in response to the difficulty of hearing caused by noisy environments and distance, which often becomes an issue when using hearing aids and cochlear implants. In addition, its reliability as a stable wireless hearing system was recognized, stemming from improved convenience by removing receiver connection restrictions and its broad adoption track record, mainly in educational institutions.
Furthermore, its consideration for diverse users was praised, such as a simple operability where the mode can be changed just by tilting the device, and a design that can be used without relying on sight.
Moreover, the company's efforts in research, development, and popularization activities involving end-users and students, as well as collaboration with external institutions like universities, were highly commended.
For details, please see pages 39-43 of 'Information Accessibility Good Practice 2025'.
● Features of Roger Touchscreen Mic 3
1. Audio Transmission Less Affected by Noise and Distance
By delivering the speaker's voice directly to the hearing aid or cochlear implant, it improves hearing ease even in noisy environments or situations with distance.
2. Intuitive Operability
Designed so anyone can use it easily, with mode switching by tilting the device and automatic settings.
3. Abundant Track Record of Use in Educational Settings
Widely utilized from elementary school to university students, its practicality has been confirmed in daily life and learning environments.
This product was highly evaluated for combining technology that delivers clear necessary audio to address the challenge of 'difficulty hearing in noisy environments or at a distance' faced by hearing aid and cochlear implant users, with intuitive operability.
● About Information Accessibility Good Practice 2025
The 'Information Accessibility Good Practice 2025' is an initiative by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications aiming to improve information accessibility in ICT equipment and services. They solicited and evaluated products and initiatives that show consideration, selecting and publishing 17 outstanding cases.
Through public awareness and promoting corporate initiatives, it aims to realize a society where everyone can enjoy the convenience of digital technology.
● Evaluation Points
This product was highly evaluated for its ability to deliver clear audio in response to the difficulty of hearing caused by noisy environments and distance, which often becomes an issue when using hearing aids and cochlear implants. In addition, its reliability as a stable wireless hearing system was recognized, stemming from improved convenience by removing receiver connection restrictions and its broad adoption track record, mainly in educational institutions.
Furthermore, its consideration for diverse users was praised, such as a simple operability where the mode can be changed just by tilting the device, and a design that can be used without relying on sight.
Moreover, the company's efforts in research, development, and popularization activities involving end-users and students, as well as collaboration with external institutions like universities, were highly commended.
For details, please see pages 39-43 of 'Information Accessibility Good Practice 2025'.
● Features of Roger Touchscreen Mic 3
1. Audio Transmission Less Affected by Noise and Distance
By delivering the speaker's voice directly to the hearing aid or cochlear implant, it improves hearing ease even in noisy environments or situations with distance.
2. Intuitive Operability
Designed so anyone can use it easily, with mode switching by tilting the device and automatic settings.
3. Abundant Track Record of Use in Educational Settings
Widely utilized from elementary school to university students, its practicality has been confirmed in daily life and learning environments.