The devices designed by machine and finalized by hand but it's no longer just used for basic hearing.

由機器設計、手工定型的設備，但它不再只是用於基本的聽力。

This customized aid can connect to your phone, isolate voices and even translate another language in real time.

這種定製的輔助工具可以連接到你的手機，隔離聲音，甚至實時翻譯另一種語言。

A silicone impression of the ear goes through a three D.

耳朵的硅膠印記要經過一個三D。

Scanner that captures all of its unique dimensions.

捕獲其所有獨特尺寸的掃描器。

The machine prints out an acrylic shell which holds all of the electronic components.

這臺機器打印出一個容納所有電子元件的亞克力外殼。

And a special software helps the technician determine how to create the smallest most comfortable hearing aid for that patient's ear and prescription.

而一個特殊的軟件可以幫助技師確定如何為該患者的耳朵和處方製作最小最舒適的助聽器。

Since the final customized product is assembled by hand, the whole process can take up to four days during the pandemic.

由於最終的定製產品是由手工組裝的，在大流行期間，整個過程可能需要四天。

The hearing aid industry saw an unexpected surge.

助聽器行業出現了意外的激增。

I think when you have something like universal masking so many more people realize how much they rely actually on subconscious lip reading.

我認為，當你有了像通用掩碼這樣的東西，那麼更多的人就會意識到他們實際上有多依賴下意識的讀脣術。

Right now.

就在此時。

Only about 20% of adults in the US who need a hearing aid actually have one.

在美國，只有大約20%需要助聽器的成年人真正擁有助聽器。

High costs are part of the reason why many adults haven't gotten them.

高昂的費用是許多成年人還沒有得到它們的部分原因。

A set of hearing aids in the U.

美國的一套助聽器。

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Could cost anywhere from $700 to $10,000.

可能花費700美元到10,000美元不等。