FAQ - Rehear

Does Rehear sell chips or finished products?

dennis — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:19:37 +0000

Rehear's primary product offerings are integrated solutions, and we do not sell finished products. Our chip solutions include exclusive algorithms, AI model access, software and hardware SOPs, and reference apps. For customers with a demand for finished products, we can recommend hardware manufacturers that we collaborate with to meet their specific needs.

How much does the chip cost?

dennis — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:19:16 +0000

Regarding the pricing for each chip solution, please reach out to our sales channels, and we will provide you with further quotations and details.

What is hearing number? Why is it important to track hearing numbers regularly?

dennis — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:18:47 +0000

"Hearing number measurement is an indicator that helps consumers understand their hearing status and track changes over time.
Significant shifts in hearing numbers may indicate hearing loss, prompting timely medical interventions for improvement."

Sampling Rate

dennis — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:18:19 +0000

The sampling rate refers to the number of points used to record one second of sound fluctuations. A higher sampling rate results in more sound details, providing a more nuanced and refined audio experience. Rehear’s exclusive 625k high-quality mode enhances the audio source from Bluetooth streaming (44.1 kHz) through upsampling technology. This method uses interpolation to analyze the positions between sampling points to determine where additional points should be inserted, raising the sampling rate to 625k and enriching the sound quality.

ANC Category

dennis — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:17:57 +0000

General active noise cancellation (ANC) typically combines feedforward and feedback microphones to reduce external noise through composite ANC. However, to fully utilize ANC algorithms, adjustments to headphone parameters are necessary. Rehear’s ANC parameter adjustment technology allows for deeper noise cancellation than original parameters.

ANC Scenarios

dennis — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:17:37 +0000

Standard ANC parameters often fail to provide better noise cancellation depth for specific noise environments, leading to suboptimal performance when faced with different types of noise. Rehear’s ANC parameter adjustment technology allows us to optimize the ANC algorithms to achieve the best noise cancellation depth based on specified environmental noise. We have pre-selected four common noise environments for customers to choose from: commuting, aviation, coffee shop, and general noise mode. If customers have specific noise environments in mind, we can discuss those together as well.

Adjustable Channel Numbers

dennis — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:17:09 +0000

In traditional hearing aids, a higher number of adjustable channels typically corresponds to higher-end models. The more adjustable channels available, the more points an audiologist can fine-tune the gain curve to meet the hearing needs of individuals with hearing loss. Rehear uniquely employs AI to automatically adjust 441 channels without requiring manual adjustments from audiologists.

Signal Delay

dennis — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:16:40 +0000

The combination of system processing delays and external sounds leaking into the ear canal can create a comb-filtering effect, causing users to perceive echoes in the sound. This can ultimately make it difficult for users to adapt to the sound quality of hearing aids. Rehear, through exclusive circuit design and the assistance of AI, has reduced signal delays in Rehear mode to an industry-leading low latency. This significantly diminishes the comb-filtering effect, ensuring that the sound quality of the hearing aids remains as clear and bright as the original sound.

Power Consumption

dennis — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:16:07 +0000

Through exclusive circuit design and AI assistance, Rehear reduces power consumption in Rehear mode by 22% compared to traditional signal processing, allowing for extremely low latency, a wide frequency response, and extended usage time.

What is the battery performance of the TWS+ and OTC chip solutions?

dennis — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:15:34 +0000

The battery performance of TWS and OTC chip solutions is similar to mainstream Bluetooth earphones (such as Apple AirPods), providing 5-6 hours of continuous use on a single charge. Additionally, with the charging case, the total battery life can reach around 15 hours, ensuring stable performance and convenient charging for extended use.

For example, using Philips battery specifications in Rehear's TWS and OTC solutions, the battery performance is as follows:
With Bluetooth 5.3 and AAC/SBC encoding, the earphones, along with the charging case, offer a total battery life of 28 hours, suitable for daily commuting or music listening, typically requiring charging only 2-3 times per week.

Specifications:
Driver: 10mm graphene-coated dynamic driver
Frequency Range: 20 - 20,000 Hz
Dust/Water Resistance: IPX4
Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Bluetooth Codec: AAC/SBC
Maximum Range: 10 meters
Fast Charging Time: 5 minutes of charging provides 1 hour of playback
Charging Time: 2 hours
Music Playback Time: Up to 28 hours (with charging case)
Earbud Playback Time: 7 hours per charge

How does Rehear AI chip technology assist factories in automatically importing parameter settings? What benefits does it provide?

dennis — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:14:40 +0000

Rehear’s AI chip technology incorporates AI Adapted NR for automatic calibration, replacing current manual adjustments. This reduces R&D and labor costs associated with mass production, ultimately enhancing production efficiency and ensuring quality stability.

How is AI Adapted NR applied to TWS+ and OTC HA?

dennis — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:14:21 +0000

Active noise cancellation is one of the common features of true wireless Bluetooth headphones, allowing users to enjoy music and take calls without being disturbed by environmental noise. However, while high-end hearing aids also have the need to listen to music and take calls via Bluetooth, they cannot completely isolate external noise interference.

To address this need, Rehear utilizes AI Adapted NR technology, which allows users to select the optimal noise cancellation mode based on the environment. This helps users focus on listening to music and phone calls while also eliminating the occlusion effect during conversations when wearing the headphones.