Knowles SmartMic (IA610) is the world’s first microphone with an
integrated DSP, providing customers an open platform for innovation and
the ability to differentiate products through customized audio features
ITASCA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Knowles
Corporation (NYSE: KN), a market leader and global provider of
advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device
solutions, today announced its SmartMic solution was selected by global
smartphone leader OPPO for its new flagship smartphone “Find X.”
The Knowles SmartMic (IA610) is the world’s first solution to combine a
high-performance MEMS microphone with a state-of-the-art audio DSP into
a single, miniature package. The result is an open, flexible, and highly
integrated platform ideal for OEMs that want to enable unique audio
features, like always-on voice-wake or low power voice control. This
includes mobile phones, headsets and battery operated consumer products
as well as plugged-in devices requiring energy compliance.
Unlike competing voice-wake solutions that only work with one particular
application processor (AP) or architecture, Knowles SmartMic enables
smartphone customers to use the same solution across their devices,
regardless of the AP or architecture, resulting in faster
time-to-market, lower development costs, and a consistent
user-experience across their entire product portfolio.
The Knowles SmartMic is a platform for innovation, giving customers like
OPPO the ability to customize, add new features and differentiate their
smartphones in the market. In addition to its unprecedented level of
integration, the IA610’s key advantage is its ability to execute complex
audio code while consuming very low power. The always-on voice-wake
integrated on the Find X is an attractive feature that end-users are
growing to expect on advanced phones, and OPPO’s implementation delivers
high performance with limited impact to battery life. The Knowles
SmartMic’s integrated DSP also enabled OPPO to add other unique new
features like barge-in that allows the user to interrupt the playback of
music or video with a unique keyword and perform a host of other
possible actions.
Jeffrey Niew, President and CEO of Knowles, said, “We are pleased to be
working with a world leader like OPPO who has implemented our SmartMic
solution to enable unique audio features in the Find X. Our open and
flexible solution offers OPPO a platform for audio innovation allowing
them to further differentiate their products in the market.”
For additional information about Knowles Intelligent Audio solutions,
including its smart microphones and multi-core advanced audio
processors, visit www.Knowles.com.
About Knowles Corporation
Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) is a market leader and global provider of
advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device
solutions, serving the mobile consumer electronics, communications,
medical, military, aerospace, and industrial markets. Knowles uses its
leading position in MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) microphones
and strong capabilities in audio processing technologies to optimize
audio systems and improve the user experience in mobile, ear, and IoT
applications. Knowles is also the leader in acoustic components used in
hearing aids and has a strong position in high-end capacitors. Knowles’
focus on the customer, combined with unique technology, proprietary
manufacturing techniques, rigorous testing and global scale, enables it
to deliver innovative solutions that optimize the user experience.
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles has
employees in 11 countries around the world. For more information, visit knowles.com.
The IA610 includes a Low Power Sound Detector (LPSD), an audio
processing algorithm with acoustic activity detection licensed as an IP
block from Sensory, Inc. which device manufacturers can request to be
enabled.
About OPPO
OPPO is a leading global smartphone brand, dedicated to providing
products infused with art and innovative technology. Based on the brand
elements of young, trend-setting and beauty, OPPO brings consumers
delighted experience of digital life.
For the last 10 years, OPPO has been focusing on manufacturing camera
phones, while innovating mobile photography technology breakthroughs.
OPPO started the era of Selfie beautification, and was the first brand
to launch smartphones with 5MP and 16MP front cameras. OPPO was also the
first brand to introduce the motorized rotating camera, the Ultra HD
feature and the 5x Dual Camera Zoom technology. OPPO's Selfie Expert F
series launched in 2016 drove a Selfie trend in the smartphone industry.
In 2017, OPPO was ranked as the number 4 smartphone brand globally,
according to IDC. And today, OPPO’s business has covered 31 countries
and regions, and has 6 research centers worldwide, providing excellent
smartphone photography experience to more and more young people around
the world.
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