Antoine Kuhnast (Safehear) - Audio Technologies in Embedded Systems and Safehear’s Devices

The IoT and consumer electronics market is rapidly expanding, and the integration of microphones and audio technologies is becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives. From voice assistants to smart homes and wearable devices, audio technologies are transforming the way we interact with technology and our environment. As the demand for seamless audio experiences continues to grow, the industry is constantly innovating and developing new solutions to meet these evolving needs. As a result, audio technologies are becoming more integrated and accessible, enhancing the user experience and opening up new possibilities for IoT and consumer electronics applications. This talk will cover the latest advancements in embedded technologies for IoT audio devices, including filtering solutions such as FIR, voice activity detection, noise reduction, and beamforming. Attendees will learn about real-time and IoT constraints, as well as solutions for embedding these technologies using DSP and MCU. Use cases will also be presented, including B2B applications for communicating and protecting hearing simultaneously, and future AI-based use cases such as hearing aids, concerts, sport teams, and earphones.

Bio

Antoine Kuhnast is CTO of Safehear, a company that specializes in developing innovative solutions for workplace safety. Their main product, called "Louis," is an earphone that enables workers in noisy environments such as factories and construction sites to communicate with each other without risking damage to their hearing. With Louis, workers can communicate effectively without having to raise their voices, thereby enhancing safety and improving productivity at work.