In 2006, members of the Western Australian Telecommunications Research
Institute, the combined research team of Australia's two most widely known
Universities, established Sensear Pty Ltd. Now... what in heaven’s name does
Sensear do, you ask yourself.
A huge problem individuals face in harsh working conditions is high noise level. This problem has gained greater recognition over the years, as extended exposure to such high levels of noise is known to permanently damage hearing. Moreover, a more present-day issue employees are challenged with is maintaining proper communication in their noisy environments. While companies require that their employees wear hearing protection, very often individuals have no other choice but to remove their ear protectors to hear what someone else has said and accomplish their duties. Environments in which the noise level exceeds 85 dB(A) are said to directly cause NIHL (Noise Induced Hearing Loss).
Sensear’s one-of-a-kind technology enables separation of speech from noise that’s louder than 85 dB(A). The technology combines an ultra directive multi-microphone system with a noise suppression system, the company says.
Thus far, there’s been a huge gap in the industry, says Sensear, as no other company has come up with a solution to combat the problem. Sensear technology is said to be the “most effective” solution to “eliminate” NIHL. Plus, Sensear technology not only prevents NIHL, it also provides enhancements for those who already suffer from hearing loss by improving speech signals.
Sensear products will be made available by June 2007.