Phonak Launches Infinio Hearing Aids & The Groundbreaking AI-Powered Audéo Sphere Infinio

Infinio: A Leap in Hearing Aid Technology

Phonak’s new flagship platform, Infinio, represents a significant advancement in hearing aid technology, particularly in noisy settings which is a problem for a lot of our customers. It offers unparalleled speech understanding, exceptional sound quality, enhanced connectivity, and new personalised user experiences.

The Infinio Range

Phonak’s new Infinio range includes a number of models with a range of different features:

Audéo R Infinio: Would suit customers who suffer from a range of hearing loss and it features RIC (rechargeable receiver-in-canal).

Virto R Infinio: Phonaks rechargeable In-the-Ear (ITE) hearing aid is equipped with directional microphones to provide enhanced sound quality and top-tier connectivity.

Audéo Infinio CROS R: Suitable for a customers with unilateral hearing loss requiring a CROS or BiCROS setup, the Audéo Infinio CROS R features significantly improved battery life and works seamlessly with the Phonak Audéo.

Audéo Sphere Infinio: The highlight of Phonak’s latest releases is the introduction of the new Audéo Sphere Infinio hearing aid.

The Audéo Sphere Infinio

Phonak has revolutionised the hearing aid market with the introduction of the Phonak Audéo Sphere Infinio which is the first hearing aid of its kind to be powered by a dedicated real-time AI chip for separating speech from noise. The groundbreaking device features two integrated circuits: the ERA chip for advanced sound quality, enhanced connectivity, and personalised experiences, and the DEEPSONIC chip for AI-driven speech understanding in noisy environments with a remarkable 10 dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) benefit.

Benefits of the Dual-Chip

While the Audéo Sphere Infinio resembles its predecessor, Audéo Lumity, it features significant internal upgrades. The ERA chip functions as the advanced central processing unit, handling tasks like hearing in speech and noise, Bluetooth connectivity, noise reduction, and feedback control. The DEEPSONIC chip, unique to the Audéo Sphere, provides real-time AI processing to separate speech from background noise.

Key Features of the ERA Chip

1. Exceptional Sound Quality: With APD 3.0 and Harman Curves technology, Infinio offers better sound quality from the first moment of fitting.
2. Enhanced Connectivity: Infinio features universal connectivity, faster smartphone integration, and Bluetooth LE Audio compatibility.
3. Reliability and Battery Life: Tested for durability with an IP68 rating, Infinio offers 16 hours of battery life.
4. Personalisation Innovations: New fitting software, biometrically calibrated Virto ITE devices, and an acoustically optimised vent enhance user experience.

The DEEPSONIC Chip: AI-Powered Speech Separation

The DEEPSONIC chip in the Audéo Sphere Infinio RIC delivers a 10 dB SNR, significantly improving speech understanding in noisy environments. Phonak’s tests indicate users are 2 to 3 times more likely to understand speech from any direction compared to leading competitors.

User Experience and Adjustments

Infinio hearing aids feature onboard buttons, tap controls, and the MyPhonak app for user adjustments. The app includes a new slider control for adjusting DNN speech clarity and noise reduction, allowing users to customise their listening experience.

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