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Sound-Directing Speakers

The Hypersound Speakers Can Eliminate Noise Pollution and Ambient Noise

— January 15, 2014 — Tech
In response to the Consumer Electronics Show 2014, a new system attempts to revolutionize how we listen to sound with the newest technology Hypersound speakers that aim to reduce noise pollution and eradicates ambient noise. Music lovers and sound enthusiasts can now rejoice as noise pollution can be completely eradicated with the newest technology that specifically directs sound waves within a particular wave of air.

"The aim is to be able to send different audio streams to different people using a Kinect-like system recognizing people sitting on a sofa, without them having to wear headphones," says spokesman David Lowey on the inspiration behind the innovative technology.

The technology was developed by Parametric Sound and is now owned by Turtle Beach; a renowned gaming headphone manufacturer that focuses on enhancing 3D gaming systems. Designed for the home, the HyperSound system shoots sound waves between a 75 cm wide column of air that can only be experienced by users sitting in the device's direct path.
Trend Themes
1. Hypersound Technology - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in delivering targeted audio through the use of intelligent systems like Kinect.
2. Noise Pollution Reduction - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in developing advanced audio systems for a variety of applications like homes, offices and public spaces.
3. Directing Sound Waves - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the development of audio systems as directional technology which sends high-frequency waves in narrow beams.
Industry Implications
1. Audio Technology - Opportunities for disruptive innovation for audio technology companies in designing and producing sound related technologies for different end-users.
2. Home Entertainment Systems - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in designing and developing smart home entertainment systems with advanced noise cancellation technology.
3. Public Spaces - Opportunities for disruptive innovation in developing audio technologies for seamless sound experiences in public spaces such as stations, airports and malls.
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