A computer-aided communication and assistance system that uses a signal
processing and other algorithms in a processor in wireless communication
with a microphone system to aid a deaf person. An instrumented
communication module receives information from one or more microphones
and provides textual and, optionally, stimulatory information to the deaf
person. In one embodiment, a microphone is provided in a piece of jewelry
or clothing. In one embodiment, a wireless (or wired) earpiece is
provided to provide microphones and vibration stimulators.