EARZZ develops an AI-powered sound monitoring device that alerts users to specific non-speech sounds, such as alarms or health-related noises, through connected smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches. This technology provides critical auditory notifications for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or otherwise unable to hear important sounds in their environment.
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 who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have auditory processing difficulties often struggle to perceive critical non-speech sounds in their environment, such as alarms, alerts, or sounds indicating distress. Traditional alerting methods may be ineffective, leading to delayed responses and potential safety risks.
Solution
Earzz offers an AI-powered sound monitoring solution that identifies and alerts users to specific, pre-selected sounds via connected smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches. The system utilizes a dedicated hardware monitor placed in the environment to listen for chosen sounds, filtering out background noise and focusing on relevant auditory events. When a target sound is detected, the system sends instant notifications to paired devices, ensuring timely awareness of important environmental cues. Users can customize the system to recognize up to six distinct sounds simultaneously, tailoring the monitoring to their specific needs and environment.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, caregivers for those with auditory impairments, and safety-conscious individuals seeking to enhance environmental awareness.
Features
- AI-powered sound recognition algorithms trained to identify specific non-speech sounds with high accuracy
- Customizable sound library allowing users to select up to six distinct sounds to monitor simultaneously
- Real-time alerts delivered to connected smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches
- Adjustable notification frequency to manage alert fatigue for repeating sounds
- Integration with IFTTT for automation with other smart home devices and systems
- Sound log feature providing a 7-day history of detected sounds for review and analysis
- User feedback mechanism to improve the AI's sound recognition accuracy over time
- Adjustable microphone sensitivity to optimize performance based on the environment