Blogs

Why full-duplex operation in speakerphones is so important

Admin — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 18:52:30 GMT

by Brent Butterworth

In full-duplex communications, people on both ends of the line can talk and be heard without the two sides interfering with each other. Whether you’re using an Ethernet connection or an old analog phone line, the technology for full-duplex communication is well-established and proven over many decades—until you hook up a speakerphone.

Voice UI Technology Pipeline

Admin — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 01:53:32 GMT

The technology pipeline that makes voice UI work is complex. For consumers, the signal flow is neatly hidden under-the-hood of the smart device. For product makers, coordinating all of the parts to achieve a seamless experience is challenging. This infographic captures the full pipeline in a snapshot of the state-of-the-art tech.

Toolbox vs. Black Box

Admin — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 22:50:31 GMT

Enabling Differentiation in Automotive Voice

For auto makers seeking to incorporate voice control and voice communication systems, DSP Concepts recognizes that there are multiple approaches to leverage supplier expertise and save in-house resources.

The Confidence to Speak Naturally

Admin — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 18:13:30 GMT

Providing drivers with high-quality voice control and communication features can avoid distractions such as the passengers feeling compelled to speak loudly, drivers leaning awkwardly in their seats in order to be heard, or drivers interacting directly with their phones. For many end-users, these responses are now conditioned due to perceived limitations of microphones and embedded speech technologies.

The Out-of-the-Box Full In-Car Audio System

Admin — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:27:59 GMT

ADI LISTN(TM) EZ-AUDIO System with DSP Concepts Audio Weaver and AWE Tune optimized for SHARC+

Following the recent optimization of Audio Weaver® Core runtime libraries for SHARC+® series processors, Analog Devices, Inc. and DSP Concepts have partnered together in the development of a full in-car entertainment system to assist automotive manufacturers in providing their customers with best-in-class stereo audio entertainment systems with up to 12 speaker channels.

The ADI LISTN™ EZ-AUDIO System utilizes ADI SHARC+ hardware and the newly optimized Audio Weaver development platform. This solution represents a complete signal flow right out of the box, with features that simplify customization, tuning, and deployment.

Forrester Research: The Audio Weaver ROI Interview

Admin — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 21:21:05 GMT

DSP Concepts commissioned Forrester Research to conduct a Total Economic Impact (TEI) study to examine the potential ROI that companies may realize by using Audio Weaver. We sat down with TEI expert Kris Peterson, Senior Consultant at Forrester, to explain the study and the surprising results. Click below to check out the short, 10-minute podcast including an informative slideshow.

Stepping into Machine Learning

Admin — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 18:18:47 GMT

The DSP Concepts Machine Learning enablement program continues to ramp up. We wanted to clarify some questions that have come up as our customer and partner community gets familiar with the purpose, function, and benefits of ML for embedded audio DSP. We sat down with Josh Morris, ML Engineering Manager to talk through the topics. Josh is a speaker at Arm® DevSummit 2022, presenting the "AI-Accelerated Audio on the Edge'' masterclass available on-demand today.

How Audio Technology Can Improve Quality of Life for Millions

Admin — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 21:36:12 GMT

We think of audio technology primarily as a means of entertainment, but the recent release of guidelines for over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) spotlights the potential audio has to improve health and quality of life. Companies are moving forward with new digital technology that can not only improve hearing for millions of people but can also improve their mental health and allow them to remain happy and productive as they age. And it’s not just in hearing aids—it’s even in mainstream consumer audio products you can find at big-box retailers or on Amazon.

The Audio Weaver IP Ecosystem: Best-in-class Technologies from Leading Brands

Admin — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 20:03:08 GMT

The increasing complexity of audio-enabled devices is creating new challenges for product makers. DSP Concepts and its audio technology partners are making it easier for manufacturers to improve their product performance and keep up with the latest features and consumer demands. By utilizing a flexible platform complete with algorithms provided by these partners, product development can be accelerated while simultaneously cutting costs and providing must-have features. Using DSP Concepts Audio Weaver — the development platform for the Audio of Things — audio manufacturers can easily enhance their products with licensed technologies from leading brands such as Fraunhofer, Bose, Mimi Hearing Technologies and THX. It is as simple as selecting the desired algorithm from Audio Weaver’s list of more than 550 modules, then dragging it into your layout.

Meet the Module: Multiplexor

Admin — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 01:28:12 GMT

The Meet the Module blog series provides insight into the function and purpose of Audio Weaver processing blocks known as modules. In this episode, we look at Multiplexor, a logic element that provides input switching by routing the selected input to the output.