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HearAngel utilizes patent-protected algorithms initially designed for the professional broadcast industry. The software integrates into wireless headphones, measuring sound exposure, with the user interface and controls on a mobile phone. It offers dual modes: managing personal exposure or parental control enabling the management of children's exposure. The patented technology tracks listening duration and sound levels, providing awareness and management options. Users can also opt for optional automated protection, adhering to ITU/WHO H.870 or EN62368-1:2018 safety standards.
Research indicates that at birth, each ear has 15,000 auditory hair cells, which do not regenerate. Exposure to high sound doses, particularly from recreational headphone use, can lead to permanent hearing damage. Deafness Research UK reports that 1 in 3 individuals under 35 has chronic hearing damage due to headphone use.
"CosmOS is enabling the next generation of headphone platform, allowing for personalized and updated devices through downloadable cloud apps. The functionality needed from your headphones can now be changed anytime based on preferences and usage," states Stephen Wheatley, CEO of HearAngel.
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"Hearing safeguarding is increasingly important, with extended listening at high volumes potentially causing permanent hearing damage. HearAngel provides easy-to-use information on sound exposure, enabling informed choices to safeguard hearing," adds Gary Spittle, CEO of Sonical.
Sonical develops embedded platforms for audio products and is the team of experts behind CosmOS, the operating system for the ear, enabling products with app-defined features. CosmOS offers a customizable environment for headphones, supporting various audio applications and enabling dynamic personalization of headphone functionality through downloadable plugins.
The partnership with HearAngel will allow Sonical to showcase smart hearing safeguarding already on the recently announced Remora PRO module, compatible with wired and wireless headphones, earbuds, or headsets.
www.hearangel.com
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