Bettear offers a customized assistive listening platform that enables users to connect their hearing aids or headphones to audio systems in venues like concert halls and museums through a mobile app. This technology provides real-time audio accessibility, enhancing the experience for individuals with hearing impairments without the need for additional staff or equipment.
Funding
$700K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Individuals with hearing impairments often struggle to access audio content in public venues such as concert halls, museums, and lecture halls. Traditional assistive listening systems can be cumbersome, requiring additional equipment and staff, and may not provide a personalized listening experience.
Solution
Bettear offers a software-based assistive listening platform that streams real-time audio content directly to users' smartphones, which they can connect to their hearing aids or headphones. Venues can implement the Bettear system without needing to purchase or maintain specialized hardware. The Bettear mobile application allows users to calibrate the audio to their specific hearing profile, ensuring a clear and personalized listening experience. The platform supports low-latency audio streaming and high sound quality, enhancing accessibility in various environments, including concert halls, museums, universities, and even home entertainment setups.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals with hearing impairments, learning disabilities, or anyone who prefers a personalized audio experience in public venues and at home.
Features
- Low-latency audio streaming for real-time audio access
- High sound quality for an enhanced listening experience
- Calibration feature using hearing tests to personalize audio output
- Built-in selectable sound profiles for different listening preferences
- Integration with hearing aids and cochlear implants for seamless connectivity
- SRT support for B-ART projects, enabling synchronized streaming with subtitles
- Accessible sites map for users to easily find Bettear-enabled venues