The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced new regulations requiring that all mobile phones sold in the United States be compatible with hearing aids. These rules aim to expand the range of options available to individuals with hearing loss, enabling them to choose devices that best suit their needs.
The new plan includes requirements for universal Bluetooth connectivity. This means mobile phone manufacturers cannot limit their phones to interact only with specific devices. The rules also establish volume control standards to guarantee clear audio for hearing aid users. This will allow them to increase the volume without distortion. The FCC has also revised labeling and website posting requirements to ensure consumers have access to the information they need to make informed buying decisions.
美國聯邦通訊委員會（FCC）宣布了新規定，要求在美國銷售的手機皆須與助聽器相容。這些規範旨在擴大聽障人士的選擇範圍，讓他們能夠選擇最符合自己需求的設備。
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這項新規畫包括藍牙連接通用性的要求。這意味著手機製造商不能限制自家手機僅能與特定的裝置互動。也制定了音量控制標準的規範，以確保助聽器使用者獲得清晰的音訊。這會讓他們能在聲音不失真的情況下調高音量。該委員會也修訂了商品標籤和網站貼文的相關要求，以確保消費者能夠獲得做出明智購買決定所需的資訊。
Words in Use
1. compatible a. 相容的
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be compatible with... 與……相容
The new software is compatible with most operating systems.
那款新軟體與大部分的作業系統都相容。
2. device n. 裝置
The device can scan documents and save them directly to your cloud account.
這個裝置可以掃描文件並直接存到你的雲端帳號中。
3. connectivity n.（電腦、設備、系統等的）
連接
The connectivity between the machines allows for smooth data transfer.
機器之間的連接讓資料能夠順暢地傳輸。
Practical Phrases
1. require that + S + 原形動詞
要求……做……
The teacher requires that every student hand in their homework on time.
老師要求每位學生都要準時交作業。
2. suit one’s need / suit the need of sb
符合某人的需求
This phone suits the needs of a salesperson, with all the required features for work included.
這款手機符合業務員的需求，有工作上需要的所有功能。
To be continued tomorrow（明日待續）
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced new regulations requiring that all mobile phones sold in the United States be compatible with hearing aids. These rules aim to expand the range of options available to individuals with hearing loss, enabling them to choose devices that best suit their needs. The new plan includes requirements for universal Bluetooth connectivity. This means mobile phone manufacturers cannot limit their phones to interact only with specific devices. The rules also establish volume control standards to guarantee clear audio for hearing aid users. This will allow them to increase the volume without distortion. The
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