Sensear for crystal clear communication
Holding a conversation in a public place can be pretty frustrating as you have to talk louder than normal in order to get your message across. Even so, there might be some miscommunication at times, but the Sensear earmuff and earplug systems aims to make those problems athing of the past. Featuring a series of directional microphones that processes sound from all directions, a complex algorithm will then determine whether the sound is speech or just ambient noise. It will subsequently supress all ambient noise while amplifying the speaker’s voice so that you get to talk normally without bursting your lungs. The Sensear will be made available to the public this September at a yet undisclosed price.
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