We use our ears to make sense of what is going on around us, to interact with other people, and to learn. And with the use of headphones, we can listen to music, podcasts, audiobooks, watch movies, make phone calls, and play games…
But in addition to listening to the world and listening to audio, we can also listen to our bodies! The ear is an incredibly rich source of information for our general health and wellness. We can gather metrics such as heart rate and heart-rate variability, oxygen level, motion, temperature, brain activity, voice metrics, and many other things. Regular monitoring of this data can provide essential insight and early warning signals, which can enable medical professionals to better diagnose and treat a variety of conditions.
The next generation of ear-worn devices is coming.
Gary Spittle founded Sonical in 2020 to enable the next generation of ear-worn devices. Prior to Sonical, he founded Audicus Consulting to provide technology strategy and intellectual property services for innovative audio products. Before this, Gary led audio technology at Cambridge Silicon Radio (CSR), from the birth to mass adoption of Bluetooth audio. He also held strategic positions at Dolby Labs and Knowles. Gary has a PhD in binaural hearing, and holds many patents on audio processing.
Please join Voler Systems at this insightful session on October 26, 2022.