Sound develops acoustic and voice interaction technology solutions, including echo cancellation and 360° sound source localization, to enhance audio clarity in various environments. Their technology addresses challenges in hands-free conferencing and voice command responsiveness, ensuring clear communication even in noisy settings.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Inconsistent audio quality and background noise often plague communication in various environments, hindering effective hands-free conferencing, voice command responsiveness, and overall clarity in audio interactions. Traditional audio processing solutions struggle to deliver optimal performance across diverse devices and acoustic conditions.
Solution
Sound develops acoustic and voice interaction technology solutions designed to enhance audio clarity in a wide range of applications. Their core technology includes echo cancellation (AEC) supporting both monaural and stereo modes, as well as 360° sound source localization for comprehensive voice signal acquisition. These technologies are integrated into solutions for hands-free conferencing, hearable devices, and front-end processing for PCs, tablets, and smartphones, ensuring clear communication even in noisy environments. Sound's solutions leverage advanced algorithms to address challenges related to background noise, reverberation, and varying acoustic conditions, resulting in improved voice quality and intelligibility.
Target Audience
Sound's primary customers include manufacturers of audio conferencing systems, hearable devices (such as headphones and earbuds), and mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, and PCs) seeking to improve voice communication quality.
Features
- Echo Cancellation (AEC) supporting both monaural and stereo configurations
- 360° sound source localization for accurate voice signal capture
- SVE (Speech Enhancement) voice enhancement solutions for hearable devices
- SAE (Sound Active Enhancement) for hearable devices
- SKWS (Sound Keyword Wake-up System) for near-field voice recognition
- Low-power front-end solutions for PCs, tablets, and smartphones, featuring automatic gain control, echo and reverb cancellation, and dynamic noise suppression
- AI-powered noise reduction algorithms for improved call clarity in various environments
- Multi-microphone array processing for enhanced voice capture and noise suppression