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EVENTS AND EXHIBITIONS

AHAA Convention - Orlando, FL
February 20-22

AudiologyNOW! - Charlotte, NC
(American Academy of Audiology)
April 3-5

National Association of School Nurses - Albuquerque, NM
June 28-29

American Academy of Otolaryngology - Chicago, IL
September 21-24

Otovation Announces Symphony Version 1.1
Otovation will soon release version 1.1 of our Symphony software, containing some important new features. [Read more...].

Otovation Granted Patent Covering Amplitude and OTOPod
Otovation has been granted U.S. Patent 7,370,533 relating to both our Amplitude T-Series and OTOPod audiometers. The patent, entitled "Portable Audiometer Enclosed Within a Patient Response Mechanism Housing" was issued recently by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The patent articulates, among other things, the innovative nature of building an audiometer directly into the patient response button housing. Additional U.S. and International patents are pending.

Release of OTOPod and Symphony Software Suite
Otovation today announces the release of the revolutionary OTOPod wireless diagnostic audiometer and Symphony software suite. [Read more...].

Ann Marie Early Promoted to Director of Administration
Otovation today announces the promotion of Ann Marie Early to the position of Director of Administration. Ann Marie has been Otovation's Office Manager since October 2005, and has assumed increasing responsibilities within the Company during that time. Dave Davis commented, "Ann Marie has been instrumental in helping us maintain proper controls and discipline in a variety of administrative areas as we have grown. I am pleased to announce this well deserved promotion."

Otovation is Now a HIMSA Member
Otovation today announces its memberdship in HIMSA, the Hearing Instrument Manufacturers´ Software Association. This paves the way for Otovation's new NOAH^® module.

Otovation Announces Symphony^TM Suite and Brand
Otovation today announced the new Symphony brand for its software suite and integrated diagnostics platform. [Read more...].

ISO 13485 Certification and Amplitude T-Series Release
OTOVATION has has been granted ISO 13485:2003 certification of its quality systems, and the ability to CE mark its products. Concurrently, the company announces the release and availability of its Amplitude T-Series audiometer in the U.S. and European markets. [Read more...].

New Logo and Site Colors
OTOVATION today has debuted its new logo and colors here on Otovation.com. There are still some areas in our products and documentation that will continue to utilize the original logo and colors, and these will be migrated over to the new versions shortly.

Our new logo offers a fresh look and our site has been updated with a new and visually pleasing color palette. Send us a note and tell us what you think by clicking here.

OTOVATION is 'On The Move'
Effective September 1st, OTOVATION will relocate to a new and larger facility in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The new facility will accommodate our current and anticipated growth over the next several years. More information and our new address will posted on our contact page in late August as the relocation occurs.

OTOVATION Announces Amplitude^® T-Series
OTOVATION today announces the debut of the revolutionary Amplitude T-Series wireless audiometers at the American Academy of Audiology show in Minneapolis, Minnesota. [Read more...]

Updated ROTO^® Model
OTOVATION announces the release of the updated and new look ROTO, its popular and affordable pure tone screener. [Read more...]

Appointment of Mark Exley as
VP of Sales & Business Development
OTOVATION is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Exley as our Vice President of Sales and Business Development. Mark has had a distinguished career in the healthcare industry, including senior executive roles in business development, healthcare system administration, and operations. Mark has broad-based expertise in all areas of general management and operations, with emphasis on business planning, development and achieving both top and bottom line results. Mark holds a Bachelor's Degree in Management from the University of Notre Dame, and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

OTOVATION Welcomes Brian Lisiewski as Director of Engineering and Quality
OTOVATION is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Lisiewski as Director of Engineering and Quality. Brian has had a distinguished career in healthcare and technology, and most recently was President of Quiescence, a healthcare engineering services company. Prior to Quiescence, Brian was General Manager of TestWare, an industrial automation and engineering firm in the Philadelphia area. Brian has also held senior technical positions in the electronics division at Ford Motor Company, and Bell Atlantic (now Verizon).

Brian will join the Company on October 1, 2005, and is responsible for technical architecture, hardware and software engineering, and quality management systems for OTOVATION.

OTOVATION is Moving to a New and Larger Facility
Effective September 6, 2005, OTOVATION will be moving to new and larger offices in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. This new facility will accommodate our current and anticipated growth, and enable us to continue our mission to develop and offer superior products and services for the hearing care industry. Please see our Contact page for our new address and a short explanation about the name King of Prussia.

OTOVATION Announces Release of the Amplitude A1
OTOVATION today announces the release of its new Amplitude A1 USB headset audiometer. [Read...]

Microsoft Certified Partner
OTOVATION is now a Microsoft Certified Partner and ISV (Independent Software Vendor) Solution Provider. This certification promotes our visibility in the market, and offers some new co-marketing opportunities for our products with Microsoft.

OTOVATION Announces New Amplitude Line
OTOVATION today announces its new Amplitude line of PC-based audiometers. [More...]

Pocket Hearo 1.3 Announced
OTOVATION today announced the coming 1.3 version of Pocket Hearo LE software. Click here to read the announcement.

Hearo Desk LE Released
Hearo Desk software has been released effective today for the Pocket Hearo LE. Hearo Desk LE offers quick and easy downloading, printing, and management of test results on a desktop or laptop PC. Hearo Desk LE is included as a free companion product with each Pocket Hearo LE. Ask your Dealer or contact OTOVATION for more information on Hearo Desk LE.

Pocket Hearo LE Acquires Microsoft Certification
The Pocket Hearo LE software has been approved for the Microsoft Mobile2Market program, which certifies the product for use of the Designed for Windows Mobile^TM logo and listing in the Mobile2Market solutions catalog. Products that carry the Designed for Windows Mobile Logo have been certified and tested against Microsoft's rigorous quality standards for Windows Mobile-based devices.

OTOVATION Welcomes Two New Distributors
Acoustical Calibration Sales & Service, Inc., a Special Equipment Dealer serving Arizona and New Mexico, and Inter-Med Technologies of Valley Stream, New York have joined OTOVATION's growing network of dealers. Inter-Med is a Special Equipment Dealer serving New York, New Jersey and New England states. Please see our Dealer page for more information.

New Pocket Hearo Version Debuts at Academy of Audiology
OTOVATION will debut a new Pocket Hearo LE with great new features at the American Academy of Audiology in Salt Lake City, April 1-3. [More...]

New Product Options and Pricing
We've released a new professional news and content module for Hearo LE, and a new SE version with lower pricing. More information to come...

Welcome AudioMed as a Distributor
AudioMed, Inc., a Special Equipment Dealer serving Central and Southern California and Southern Nevada has joined our Distributor network. Karl Brandmaier and his team offer audiometry and neurodiagnostic equipment and services.

New OTOVATION Site and Brand
The new year brings a new look and products. We've launched our new website and brand, and also now released the ROTO, a simple to use and low cost handheld screener.

INDUSTRY AND NEWSWORTHY ITEMS

Moose Antlers Act as Sound Funnels
The next time someone tells you that you can hear like a moose, thank them. Click here to read about this interesting if little known fact.

Acoustic Levitation of Small Objects
Researchers in China are experimenting with levitation of objects using an acoustic field. Make sure to check the video at the bottom of the article, though you won't want to turn up the volume too loudly. Click here to read the article and see the video.

Article on Hearing Glasses
Delft University and Varibel of the Netherlands introduce an assistive device integrated into a pair of glasses. Click here to read the article.

Rolling Stone Article on Hearing Loss and Music Listening
Apparently, some big names are tuning in to this growing problem. Click here to read the article.

DARPA Research on Speech without Sound
DARPA reseachers are working on a new sensor technology for detecting silent speech. Click here to read the article.

Are you left or right eared?
New York Times online, September 14, 2004.
"The Right Ear is From Mars" (Science, Sept. 10, 2004)
Everybody knows that people are either left-brained (analytical) or right-brained (creative). Now, scientists tell us we can be left-eared or right-eared. The difference between the two starts before information ever enters the brain. The ears themselves are biased. Right ears understand speech better than the left ones. And left ears hear music better. This finding could make a difference in the treatment of hearing loss and in the way partly deaf children are schooled.

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