Audio Aware Alerts Distracted Walkers

Feb-27-14 The Audio Aware differentiates between different types of sounds to warn the hard of hearing and distracted of potential danger.

Headphone-wearing device-users have earned the rather dubious distinction of ‘distracted walkers.’ For those who feel removing the headphones is not an option, the startup One Llama has developed an application able to detect important warning sounds, such as honking horns or sirens. When such sounds are detected, the app mutes the music and alerts the user. The app comes with a bank of sounds already loaded, which the user can add to in order to suit their environment.

The most interesting aspect of the app extends beyond its use for music-junkies. The app makes use of “audio-based artificial intelligence,” which allows it to analyze the sounds it hears and determine which ones the user should be alerted to. This capability could have a wide range of applications, including monitoring health conditions and workouts.

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