Attention Labs Announces Selective Auditory Attention (SAA) Technology to Differentiate Between Multiple Concurrent Voices

Attention Labs, a Canadian startup created by a team of neuroscientists and machine-learning engineers, announced the debut of Selective Auditory Attention (SAA), a new AI-based solution that is able to emulate human-like hearing and improves acoustic clarity. While many companies are focused on improving human hearing and going beyond its limitations, Attention Labs focused on allowing machines the selective human ability to follow a conversation even in the presence of multiple voices.

Owl Labs was the first company to build AI-powered, 360-degree video conferencing solutions, which worked but initially struggled to do everything well. With the Meeting Owl Pro, the Boston-based company managed to improve the whole concept and the experience. Now, Owl Labs announced the launch of its Meeting Owl 3 camera device, new Expansion Mic, and enhanced Owl Intelligence System (OIS) software.

Yamaha expanded its ADECIA conferencing solution family with the new wired RM-TT Tabletop Microphone. The ADECIA Tabletop Solution, like the existing ADECIA Ceiling System, is based on Dante audio networking and complements the dedicated RM-CR conference processor, VXL1-16P line array speakers and optimized SWR2311P-10G PoE+ switch, enabling remote conferencing experiences. With built-in DSP technology, the RM-TT microphone maximizes voice capture, and relays speech in high quality, with maximum flexibility.

XMOS will be showcasing their portfolio of far-field voice capture solutions for voice-enabled stereo smart TVs, soundbars, set-top boxes, and digital media adapter markets at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2018, Barcelona, 26th February to 1st March. XMOS will be demonstrating commercial solutions in development, and proof of concepts that capture voice commands accurately from across the room even when the audio appliances are playing content at high volume in complex noisy acoustic environments.