The startup develops hearing aids that utilize intelligent noise reduction technology to automatically minimize background noise while enhancing speech clarity. This technology provides users with improved listening comfort and connectivity in challenging acoustic environments.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional hearing aids can be expensive, stigmatized due to their appearance, and often struggle to provide clear sound, especially in noisy environments, leading to user dissatisfaction and reluctance to use them. Many individuals with mild to moderately severe hearing loss find current solutions either inaccessible or ineffective for their needs.
Solution
Incus offers the Kite 2 smart personal sound amplifier, a Bluetooth-enabled neckband device designed to improve hearing clarity and comfort in various listening environments. Utilizing patented Intelligent Noise Reduction technology, the Kite 2 enhances speech understanding by up to 30 times while minimizing background noise. The device is self-fitting via a smartphone app, allowing users to personalize sound settings based on their unique hearing profile. Incus's hearing devices are designed to be user-friendly and discreet, providing an alternative to traditional hearing aids at a more accessible price point.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals with mild to moderately severe hearing loss seeking an affordable, discreet, and user-friendly alternative to traditional hearing aids, as well as those who require hearing assistance in noisy environments.
Features
- Patented Intelligent Noise Reduction technology for enhanced speech clarity in noisy environments
- Wireless audio streaming via Bluetooth connectivity
- Personalized sound settings via the Yinbei smartphone app (iOS and Android)
- Two directional modes: Focus Mode for conversations and Environment Mode for situational awareness
- Rechargeable battery with up to 15 hours of battery life
- Digital signal processing (DSP) with a low power-consumption 28-nanometer chip
- Ear-conforming, skin-friendly eartips in multiple sizes for comfort and secure fit
- Over-the-air firmware updates for continuous improvement and new features
- One-year warranty