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Acoustic Noise-Cancelling Earplugs

The QuietOn Plugs are Comfortable Enough to be Worn for Sleep

— January 31, 2016 — Tech
The QuietOn noise-cancelling earplugs offer consumers a tech-enabled solution to enjoy a moment of quiet time during everyday living or sleep. The earplugs are designed to hone in on acoustic noise and transform the sounds into silence using low frequency base tones. The innovative technology allows wears to enjoy personalized peace and quiet in settings that are otherwise very loud.

Finding silence in noisy settings can be extremely challenging for many consumers, and the QuietOn headphones offer a sleek and out of sight solution. The earplugs are incredibly small and discreet in design, fitting comfortably into the wearer's ear with a silicone earpiece. The device is able to convert sounds into silence using bass frequency and one charge lasts the user up to 50 hours of extended use. These earplugs are also designed to stay put inside the ear which is ideal for sleeping.
Trend Themes
1. Tech-enabled Noise-cancelling - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced noise-cancelling technology that can transform acoustic noise into silence in various settings.
2. Discreet Wearable Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create small and discreet wearable devices that offer personalized peace and quiet to consumers in loud environments.
3. Long-lasting Battery Life - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design earplugs or headphones with extended battery life, such as 50 hours, to provide uninterrupted usage for users.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new advancements in noise-cancelling technology for electronic devices like headphones, earplugs, and more.
2. Health and Wellness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop comfortable and effective noise-cancelling solutions for better sleep and relaxation in the health and wellness industry.
3. Travel and Hospitality - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate noise-cancelling technology into travel accessories, such as earplugs or headphones, to enhance the travel experience for customers.
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