TV Ears is a privately held American audio technology company specializing in voice clarifying television products for the hearing impaired. Founded in April 1998 by George Dennis, the company is located in Spring Valley, California, housing its North American distribution, support, and sales teams. TV Ears employs approximately 50 people and serves customers worldwide, primarily in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
1997: George Dennis and Vincent Primerano team up
In 1997, entrepreneur George Dennis contacted his childhood friend Vincent Primerano about potential business ideas, leading Primerano to conceive the idea for a TV headset designed for individuals with hearing loss.
April 1998: TV Ears Founded
In April 1998, George Dennis founded TV Ears, an audio technology company specializing in voice clarifying television products for the hearing impaired.
1998: TV Ears Sells Approximately 2 Million Systems
By 1998, TV Ears had sold approximately 2 million systems. The system's accessibility is praised because it does not require a prescription.
1998: Development of the First TV Ears Prototype
In 1998, George Dennis, Vincent Primerano, and Grant Gaynor developed the first operational prototype of TV Ears in Huntington Beach, California.
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