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Invisible Headphone Devices

The SoundBeamer 1.0 Directs Ultrasonic Waves Only to a Listener's Ears

— February 20, 2021 — Tech
Israeli startup Noveto is introducing the Soundbeamer 1.0 as an invisible headphone device to Kickstarter and it creates a revolutionary spatial 3D sensory personal audio experience. As Noveto describes, the desktop device "dynamically moves the source of the sound around the listener in 3D, beaming only to the listener, without disturbing people nearby—no speakers, no headphones."

Backed by AI-based built-in voice, facial and gesture recognition, the device creates an intuitive experience and a new way of listening to music, movies, games or taking phone and video calls. The innovative device updates the traditional ways of listening, which have previously been limited to public speakers or privately putting on a pair of headphones to limit disruptions to others nearby. This "third way of listening" is being called Audio Evolution by the startup.
Trend Themes
1. Spatial 3D Audio - Opportunity for companies to create innovative sensory personal audio experiences by using ultrasonic waves to direct sound to a specific listener without the need for headphones or speakers.
2. AI-based Audio Recognition - Opportunity for companies to improve listening experiences with AI-based built-in voice, facial, and gesture recognition, creating a more personalized and intuitive experience for the user.
3. Audio Evolution - Opportunity for companies to revolutionize consumer audio experiences by introducing a new, disruptive way of listening, beyond the traditional options of headphones or public speakers.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Implementation of ultrasonic wave technology and AI-based recognition can offer companies in the consumer electronics industry opportunities to create innovative audio products, transform how individuals interact with personal audio devices and continue to appeal to consumers with new sensory experiences.
2. Entertainment - Opportunities for the entertainment industry to provide its audiences with immersive, personalized audio experiences that can differentiate new content and create more engaging interactions with media through technological advancements in audio hardware and software.
3. Telecommunications - Opportunities for telecommunication companies to redefine the phone call format through technological advancements that incorporate the use of ultrasonic waves and AI-based recognition to make phone and video calls a more personalized and seamless experience for the user.
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