All items tagged with sensors (116)
OmniBuds Hearables Project by Nokia Bell Labs Backed by Cambridge Future Tech
November 6, 2024 by Joao Martins

OmniBuds Hearables Project by Nokia Bell Labs Backed by Cambridge Future Tech

OmniBuds are the world's first hearables designed to continuously monitor all 5 vital signs, complemented by state-of-the-art augmented hearing capabilities. Conceived by Nokia Bell Labs in Cambridge, UK, the OmniBuds project is now receiving further support from venture builder Cambridge Future Tech. The company entered into a relationship with Nokia Bell Labs and Nokia Ventures & Partnerships to establish OmniBuds Ltd for the commercialization of the OmniBuds platform, as a fully featured ear-worn AI/ML computing platform.
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HEAD acoustics Improves Efficiency of End-of-Line Tests
November 6, 2024 by Joao Martins

HEAD acoustics Improves Efficiency of End-of-Line Tests

HEAD acoustics is setting new standards in end-of-line (EoL) testing with a new modular test system that combines the company's AQuire V4 hardware front-end with its AI-supported conTEST software for efficient analysis. According to the German company, this state-of-the-art solution allows manufacturers to implement real-time pass/fail decisions with increased process reliability, and improved vibroacoustic product quality.
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Starkey Unveils Edge AI Hearing Products Featuring Auracast
October 9, 2024 by Joao Martins

Starkey Unveils Edge AI Hearing Products Featuring Auracast

Starkey, the privately held hearing technology company from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is pushing ahead of the competition once again with the introduction of Edge AI, an innovative hearing technology building on the success of its Genesis AI platform. As the name implies, Edge AI represents the next leap in neural processing on-device applied to hearing assistance, in a modern LE Audio platform already featuring Auracast broadcast streaming capabilities.
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Microchip Technology Expands dsPIC Digital Signal Controller Family to Enhance Real-Time Precision and Execution
August 2, 2024 by Cristina Costa

Microchip Technology Expands dsPIC Digital Signal Controller Family to Enhance Real-Time Precision and Execution

Meeting the requirements for more complex and higher performance embedded systems, Microchip Technology has launched its new dsPIC33A Core family of Digital Signal Controllers (DSCs). The new DSCs feature a 32-bit architecture with a double-precision floating-point unit and DSP engine for faster computation in time-critical applications, ideal for fast-charging, wireless charging, and sensing systems such as those required for adaptive audio applications.
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LG Acquires Dutch Startup Athom to Accelerate its AI-Enabled Smart-Home Ecosystem
July 9, 2024 by Joao Martins

LG Acquires Dutch Startup Athom to Accelerate its AI-Enabled Smart-Home Ecosystem

The story was out for a few days, but now it's officially confirmed that LG Electronics recently acquired an 80 percent stake in Athom, the Dutch smart home company based in Enschede, Netherlands. Known for its Homey smart home platform, the startup was struggling and lacked the scale that LG will provide. The agreement includes plans for LG to acquire the remaining 20 percent within the next three years. LG will maintain Athom as a separate operation, while expanding its own open smart home ecosystems globally.
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Improving the Transfer Function of Electrodynamic Loudspeakers
June 19, 2024 by Reinhold Lutz

Improving the Transfer Function of Electrodynamic Loudspeakers

This article compares motion feedback technologies applied to speakers. A recognized expert in this field, Reinhold Lutz explores how to achieve a nearly perfect electro-acoustic transfer function, including a detailed control strategy of different types of sensors. A great exploration of how a closed-loop feedback system is able to improve loudspeaker linearity.
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Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport semi-Open Earbuds Fuse Sports With Premium Sound
April 9, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport semi-Open Earbuds Fuse Sports With Premium Sound

Available now, the all-new Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport earbuds were developed for athletes and sports enthusiasts, and combine state-of-the-art integrated biometric sensors with superior sound quality.​ Unlike many other fitness-oriented products that basically focus on ingress protection and staying in place, the new Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport earbuds are a premium ANC design that is intended to be both motivational and useful when combined with the leading tracking and training platforms.
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Packetcraft and Ezurio Announce Talking Sensor Dev Kit with Bluetooth Auracast
April 2, 2024 by Joao Martins

Packetcraft and Ezurio Announce Talking Sensor Dev Kit with Bluetooth Auracast

Packetcraft announced that it has teamed up with Ezurio, formerly known as Laird Connectivity, to create an innovative rapid prototyping kit that expands the realm of Auracast Broadcast Audio. The concept of a "talking sensor" - Auracast-enabled sensors that talk directly to earbuds, hearing aids, headphones and hearing protection products - expands Bluetooth applications to a host of new devices that can communicate important notifications and messages.
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ONiO Selects Exeger Powerfoyle Solar Cell Technology to Create Devices That Are 100% Battery-Free
December 21, 2023 by Joao Martins

ONiO Selects Exeger Powerfoyle Solar Cell Technology to Create Devices That Are 100% Battery-Free

ONiO, a pioneer in the development of advanced batteryless microcontrollers that can efficiently harness power from a wide range of sources, announced a strategic partnership with Exeger. ONiO chooses Powerfoyle as their preferred solar cell technology for product integration and will combine advanced microcontrollers with solar technology, driving forward the development of sustainable, low-maintenance electronics that are ready for immediate operation.
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Ceva Launches New Brand Identity Reflecting its Focus on Smart Edge IP Innovation
December 6, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Ceva Launches New Brand Identity Reflecting its Focus on Smart Edge IP Innovation

Ceva, Inc., introduced a fresh new brand visual identity, logo design and web domain ”ceva-ip.com,” reflecting the company’s commitment to "being the partner of choice for transformative IP solutions that power the smart edge." Ceva is a leading provider of silicon and software IP that makes it possible for low power Edge AI devices to connect, sense and infer data, reliably and efficiently, across multiple high-growth end markets.
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