Hearing Enhancement on Bluetooth Audio SoCs
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Contact UsJacoti optimises hearing experience on Qualcomm QCC51xx SoCs for users of true wireless earbuds
Jacoti has ported and optimised its processing engine for the QCC51xx series resulting in a low processing and RAM footprint and allowing Jacoti Hearing Technologies to be integrated on-chip. Hearing devices such as true wireless earbuds, headsets, and hearing aids based on this chip family can perform hearing tests as well as provide hearing loss compensation and audio personalisation.
“This collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies makes us able to integrate our audiologically-based hearing solutions into a powerful platform to improve the audio experience of all users. It will also help us realise our social mission to make state-of-the-art hearing solutions accessible and affordable for those with hearing challenges throughout the world.”
Jacques Kinsbergen, CEO and Founder of Jacoti
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Medical-grade hearing personalisation on cutting-edge consumer technology
This collaboration brings Jacoti’s medical-grade precision to Qualcomm's Bluetooth Audio SoCs, helping to meet increasing consumer demand for hearing enhancement earbuds. Hearing algorithms and correction parameters are embedded in the earbuds.
“By working with Jacoti, we’re making hearing enhancement and personalisation technology more accessible to consumers than ever before. For our customers, who are competing in a rapidly changing and crowded market, exciting technologies like this will provide a really interesting way to differentiate and enrich the end user experience”
James Chapman, vice president and general manager, Voice, Music & Wearables, Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd.
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Hearing enhancement technology on QCC51xx series
Audiogram-based hearing test
Jacoti's user-driven hearing test is based on a patented duo-tone procedure using sound discrimination. The hearing test results are shown in a full spectrum calibrated audiogram. It is designed in full compliance with audiometer ANSI standards, making it clinically validated against current audiologist practice, besides being CE marked and approved as Class IIa Medical Device.
Jacoti Duotone® test procedureHearing personalisation
Jacoti hearing system runs inside the earbud leading to latency < 12 msec and algorithmic latency ~ 3msec, compatible with Qualcomm ANC. It affords full-bandwidth compensation up to 24kHz, gains suitable for mild to moderate hearing loss consumers, and uses NAL-based prescription formulae – with plans to extend. Jacoti hearing personalisation works in streaming, ambient and live modes and allows program adjustment for movie, music speech and natural sound.
Jacoti HearingKitData Storage and remote fitting
Consumer audiograms are stored on the server platform. Their hearing performance is accessible for tracking and, on consumer authorisation, also accessible by remote audiologists. Hearing experts can support consumers in real-time and optimise fittings, adjusting the first line parameters – Prescription gain, compression/expansion ratios, level detectors, etc.
Jacoti earCloudSmartphone control app
Jacoti Connect+ showcase the interaction of a smartphone remote control app with Jacoti Inside running on-chip
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True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Headset integration
Hearing devices such as headsets or hearing aids based on this chip family can perform hearing test, hearing loss compensation and audio personalization for Bluetooth streaming and live sound (PSAP) mixing.
Qualcomm QCC514x (data sheet)
Wireless Headset integration
Hearing devices such as headsets or hearing aids based on this chip family can perform hearing test, hearing loss compensation and audio personalization for Bluetooth streaming only.
Qualcomm QCC512x (data sheet)SummaryJacoti Inside data sheet | Bluetooth mode | Bluetooth + Live Sound mode |
| Hearing loss compensation suite | ||
| Bluetooth streaming customisation for voice calls, music and video | ||
| Hearing assessment | ||
| 12 frequency, user-driven hearing test | ||
| Cloud-based storage in Jacoti earCloud® | ||
| Audio programs | ||
| Live Sound (Hearing Aid/PSAP mode) | ||
| Bluetooth Streaming and Live Sound mixing | ||
| Gain | Unlimited | Up to 20dB* |
| Maximum output | Device/region dependent | Device/region dependent |
| Compatibility with Qualcomm Clear voice Capture (cVc) | ||
| Compatibility with Qualcomm ANC | ||
| ANC leakthrough (not compensated by Jacoti) |
*Suitable for mild to moderate hearing loss
Meaningful data
Qualcomm’s 2022 State of Sound Report
A full 70% of consumers value audio and recognise the positive impact it has had on their wellbeing. The demand for audio personalisation and hearing assistance/enhancement is greater than ever.
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Nearly 50% of people aged 12-35 years are at risk of hearing loss
Due to prolonged and excessive exposure to loud sounds, including music they listen to through personal audio devices.
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