STÄFA, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 6, 2024--
Phonak, a Sonova brand, is proud to launch a new family of hearing aids based on the innovative Infinio platform, including the Audéo Sphere Infinio. It is the world’s first hearing aid powered by a dedicated real-time AI chip for speech-from-noise separation. Speech understanding in background noise remains the biggest challenge for people with hearing loss. This technology provides unprecedented speech clarity from any direction, with an unparalleled improvement in SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio) in noise of 10dB. 1
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The Infinio Platform powered by the ERA Chip
The Infinio platform offers remarkable improvements in:
Audéo Sphere Infinio: A Paradigm shift enabling clear speech in noise
Clear speech from any direction
Building on the Infinio platform, the Audéo Sphere Infinio addresses the number one challenge of speech understanding in noise with a new paradigm-shifting approach. With 53 times more processing power versus existing industry chips, it overcomes the current constraints of processing power to unleash the full potential of artificial intelligence (AI). In addition to the ERA chip, the Audéo Sphere Infinio is powered by a dedicated, proprietary chip called DEEPSONIC; a world-first, real-time AI sound processing chip. Key features include:
Real-Time AI sound processing with DEEPSONIC chip
Phonak’s proprietary DEEPSONIC chip is the first of its kind, providing real-time AI processing to instantly separate speech from background noise. Unlike existing technologies, DEEPSONIC offers dynamic, real-time adjustments, allowing users to engage in conversations from any direction. The chip’s AI architecture includes:
“We are incredibly excited to bring the Audéo Sphere Infinio to our users. This is more than just a hearing aid; it's a game-changer for anyone struggling with hearing in noisy environments,” says Robert Woolley, Group Vice President Hearing Instruments at Sonova. “With our proprietary ERA and DEEPSONIC AI chips, we've achieved a new level of speech clarity that we're proud to share. This innovation highlights our dedication to providing the best possible sound quality and user experience.”
Comprehensive Infinio Portfolio
Phonak also introduces a comprehensive portfolio of hearing aids with some products available to order by hearing care professionals starting August 7. These devices are based on the Next-Gen Infinio platform, featuring:
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* In quiet listening situation for adult hearing-impaired subjects with moderate to severe hearing loss
** Speech Enhancer on versus off, moderate to severe hearing loss
*** Adults with sensorineural hearing loss using Roger Select with a compatible hearing aid or cochlear implant compared to hearing aid or cochlear implant alone tested in a simulated noisy restaurant setting
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About Phonak
life is on. Since 1947, Phonak has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with hearing loss. Seventy-five years later, our passion for creating life-changing hearing solutions that help people thrive physically, socially, and emotionally remains. By offering the industry’s broadest portfolio of hearing solutions, we’re committed to creating a world where “life is on” for everyone.
At Phonak, innovation is not limited to products. We work to change the conversations surrounding people with hearing loss. We do this by fighting the stigma of hearing aids and creating an understanding of how hearing is connected to the broader context of healthy living.