Innovation
Ultrasonic Speakers Could Be a Breakthrough for Those With Hearing Loss
HyperSound Clear speakers improve clarity and speech via ultrasound beams.
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Form and function
HyperSound Clear speakers emit sound in a controlled, narrow beam. Attached to TVs and other electronics, the speakers are designed to improve clarity and speech intelligibility for those with hearing loss.
Innovator: Woody Norris
Age: 77
Chief scientist at Turtle Beach, a 200-employee audio equipment company in San Diego