At CEATEC Japan 2024, JVC Kenwood showcased its AI-assisted True Wi-fi Stereo (TWS) earphones with a built-in miniature digital camera. The distinctive function of those earphones is the combination of a digital camera 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 immediately by means of 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 could profit from the hands-free operation.
One key facet 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 digital camera and ask, “What is that this?” to obtain an instantaneous audio response, similar to figuring out a can of cola or a bottle of inexperienced tea.
Apart from figuring out objects, the AI-drive system may also present extra detailed data, similar to a caller’s title and firm affiliation, and even translate foreign-language indicators when wanted.
The potential functions of this expertise are important. For example, the earphones might be a priceless software for bodily challenged customers, appearing as their “eyes” by providing real-time updates on highway circumstances or obstacles whereas transferring. Moreover, the power 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 customers, from seniors to visually impaired people. The expertise may open up new methods to work together with AI whereas sustaining hands-free, intuitive management.
If you’re 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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