Introducing the world’s first hearing aid with a dedicated AI chip
For the first time in the hearing industry, Phonak is applying AI/DNN to sound processing using a dedicated AI chip, DEEPSONIC™, Deep Sound Optimized Neural Integrated Chip is an absolute game changer, it allows us to tackle the biggest challenge for consumers by effectively separates unwanted noise from speech, delivering a level of clean and clear speech far beyond any existing technology.
Exclusive to
Audéo Sphere™ Infinio
it is taking hearing technology to the next level. Spheric Speech Clarity is predicted to provide up to 1.5 times more access to speech cues*. DEEPSONIC produces 53 times more processing power, for a hearing experience like no other.
53x
more processing power
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22M
Sound samples used for training
7700M
Operations per second
Every word matters. Spheric Speech Clarity doubles your chances of hearing and understanding each one
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Unprecedented speech clarity from any direction in background noise
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Imagine being able to participate in a lively family dinner, follow an engaging lecture or simply enjoy a heart-to-heart conversation with a friend in a noisy environment. That's the power of exceptional speech clarity.
Total focus, easier listening
Listen effortlessly when it counts. Picture yourself enjoying a lively conversation with family or friends, not missing a single word and not feeling tired from the effort. Think about the confidence that comes from knowing you can communicate effortlessly when it matters to you. That‘s the power of easy listening with Audéo Sphere Infinio.
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34% less listening effort with speech from a distance⁴
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45% less listening effort with speech from an adjacent room**⁵
Being in the moment has never been easier, even in the noisiest of environments.
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For clean and clear speech far beyond any existing hearing technology
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Unparalleled De-Noising in complex group conversations
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Spheric Speech Clarity separates unwanted noise from the most important sound
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Instant acoustic sphere expansion, in all directions, to excel in the noisiest places
Experience the power of AI
Footnotes
* according to SII ANSI S3.5 1997 compared to omni condition
** In quiet listening situation for adult hearing impaired subjects with moderate to severe hearing loss
1 compared to current industry chip-technology
2 Raufer, S., Kohlhauer, P., Jehle, F., Kühnel, V., Preuss, M., Hobi, S. (2024). Spheric Speech Clarity proven to outperform three key competitors for clear speech in noise. Phonak Field Study News retrieved from https://www.phonak.com/evidence
3 Wright, A., et al “Spheric Speech Clarity applies DNN signal processing to significantly improve speech understanding from any direction and reduce the listening effort.” Phonak Field Study. News in preparation expected August 2024
4. Latzel, M, Heeren, J and Lesimple, C. (2024) "Speech Enhancer reduces listening effort and fatigue." Phonak Field Study News retrieved from https://www.phonak.com/evidence
5. Appleton-Huber, J et al “Speech Enhancer reduces listening effort of speech from adjacent room.” Phonak Field Study News 2024 retrieved from https://www.phonak.com/evidence