The 'BATBAND' Uses Bone Conduction Technology to Keep Your Earways Open
David Ingram — September 10, 2015 — Tech
References: kickstarter & contemporist
These ear-free headphones will have you listening to music in a whole new way by using bone conduction to play sound waves through your skull.
The 'BATBAND' by Studio Banana Things was inspired by the sonar technology used by both bats, dolphins and other animals. Using bone conduction, transducers located inside the band give off sound waves the bones in your skull pick up and transmit towards your inner ear. By leaving the outside of your ears free from obstruction, the user is able to also hear the outside world and their immediate surroundings.
The BATBAND is also Bluetooth compatible, meaning you can free yourself from cumbersome cords and sync the device to your smartphone. A built-in microphone and touch sensors also mean you can discreetly send and receive calls while using the device.
The 'BATBAND' by Studio Banana Things was inspired by the sonar technology used by both bats, dolphins and other animals. Using bone conduction, transducers located inside the band give off sound waves the bones in your skull pick up and transmit towards your inner ear. By leaving the outside of your ears free from obstruction, the user is able to also hear the outside world and their immediate surroundings.
The BATBAND is also Bluetooth compatible, meaning you can free yourself from cumbersome cords and sync the device to your smartphone. A built-in microphone and touch sensors also mean you can discreetly send and receive calls while using the device.
Trend Themes
1. Bone-conduction Headphones - Opportunity to disrupt the traditional earbud market and offer a more comfortable and safer option for listening to music.
2. Ear-free Audio Devices - Potential to create a new market for audio devices that don't completely obstruct the user's ability to hear their surroundings.
3. Bluetooth-enabled Wearable Devices - Innovative potential for creating more user-friendly and versatile wearable devices, which can be more seamlessly integrated into daily life.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Bone-conduction technology has the potential to disrupt the earphone market for both personal listening and calling.
2. Health and Safety - Sleek and ear-free headphones can become an indispensable safety tool in the earphone market, especially for those who work in hazardous environments.
3. Wearable Technology - Opportunity for creating more integrated and versatile wearable technology devices offering an enhanced user experience.
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