According to Anthony Murray, general manager, voice and music, with Qualcomm Technologies, the solution offers: “A great degree of flexibility for those manufacturers who want to push the boundaries when it comes to possible future applications for smart speakers.”
Alongside advanced multi-mic far-field voice capability, the platform features voice activation and beamforming technologies. The software incorporates echo-cancellation, noise suppression and ‘barge-in’ features.
Qualcomm’s aptX HD audio technology, designed to deliver 24bit high-definition wireless audio over Bluetooth, is also included.
