Clarity Communicator develops wearable voice-amplification devices, such as the CL100 and CL200, designed for use with respiratory masks. These products boost speech volume and clarity, enabling clear communication for clinicians, essential workers, and patients using noninvasive ventilation. The technology restores natural speech and connection in environments where protective masking impedes audibility.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
The use of protective masks significantly impedes clear and audible communication, leading to misunderstandings and reduced effectiveness in various professional settings. This acoustic barrier affects both the wearer's ability to project their voice and the listener's capacity to comprehend speech.
Solution
Clarity Communicator offers wearable voice amplification devices designed to restore natural speech clarity and volume for individuals wearing masks. The CL100 and CL200 models utilize integrated microphone arrays to capture, process, and rebroadcast the user's voice through an onboard speaker. This technology facilitates seamless communication in environments where mask usage is prevalent, enhancing interaction and reducing miscommunication for essential workers and patients. The devices are engineered for comfort, ease of use, and sanitization, ensuring practical application across diverse operational contexts.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes healthcare professionals, first responders, and other essential workers who require clear communication while wearing masks, as well as patients utilizing respiratory support devices with full-face masks.
Features
- **CL100:** A lightweight, wearable voice amplifier with magnetic or adhesive microphone attachments for universal mask compatibility (cloth, N95, surgical). Features include a 50% voice signal boost, optional Bluetooth connectivity, rechargeable battery, and detachable microphone cables (12" and 36").
- **CL200:** A specialized mask communicator designed for non-invasive ventilation (NIV) patients using full-face masks (CPAP/BiPAP). It offers a 50% voice signal boost, three microphones for voice isolation and ambient noise filtering, Bluetooth for device communication, and a clip-on attachment.
- Both models feature IPX4 water resistance for the microphone cables.
- Rechargeable LiPo batteries (350 mAH, 7.4 V) provide extended operational life, with a charging station available for the CL200.
- Devices incorporate user-friendly volume controls with haptic feedback.
- Patented technology across multiple US and EP patents (e.g., US Patent #1 No. 10,857,399).