Ear-wearable devices for control of other devices and related methods

This invention describes a smart earbud or hearing aid that lets you control other gadgets around you. It listens to your voice and tracks where your head is pointing to figure out which device you want to command. For example, if you look at a smart lamp and say "turn on," the ear-wearable device will send that command wirelessly to the lamp.

Why it matters: Since 2021, advancements in low-power wireless protocols and miniaturized, precise motion sensors make reliable head-tracking and device control from an ear-wearable more feasible. Improved on-device AI could also enhance the contextual selection of target devices.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedCustom electronics, software logic, miniaturization

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