At CEATEC Japan 2024, JVC Kenwood showcased its AI-assisted True Wi-fi Stereo (TWS) earphones with a built-in miniature digicam. The distinctive characteristic of those earphones is the mixing of a digicam that, when related to a Gen-AI within the cloud through a smartphone, permits customers to ask questions on their environment and obtain audible responses straight via the earphones. This hands-free, voice-interactive system eliminates the necessity for the consumer to bodily deal with their smartphone, making it particularly handy for these with visible impairments or people who might profit from the hands-free operation.
One key side of the demo at CEATEC featured the Nearphones HA-NP50T, which had been fitted to a dummy head and related to a smartphone through Bluetooth to entry a ChatGPT-like AI service. Throughout the demonstration, customers may present an object in entrance of the earphone’s digicam and ask, “What is that this?” to obtain a right away audio response, akin to figuring out a can of cola or a bottle of inexperienced tea.
Moreover figuring out objects, the AI-drive system may present extra detailed data, akin to a caller’s identify and firm affiliation, and even translate foreign-language indicators when wanted.
The potential functions of this expertise are vital. As an example, the earphones could possibly be a precious software for bodily challenged customers, performing as their “eyes” by providing real-time updates on street circumstances or obstacles whereas shifting. Moreover, the flexibility to make use of the clever options whereas listening to music provides an additional layer of comfort, as customers can seamlessly work together with the AI with out interrupting their audio expertise.
Although the earphones are at the moment in a prototype stage, JVC Kenwood continues to discover their sensible use instances and potential to profit a variety of shoppers, from seniors to visually impaired people. The expertise may open up new methods to work together with AI whereas sustaining hands-free, intuitive management.
In case you are attending CEATEC Japan, you possibly can try the demo at JVC Kenwood at Corridor 8 in Makuhari Messe, sales space 8H458. CEATEC Japan (Oct 15-18, 2024)
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