Oticon launches Opn hearing aids and Velox platform

With regards to Oticon’s claim that it processes data 50 times faster than their previous platform. I know computer chips have made tremendous progress, but that really is an incredible leap. Any idea how they did that? They give a little info about their computer chip, but that info is not readily available for other hearing aids.

It may be that the previous versions (unspecified) did not try to maximize quantification despite the processor power to do so. If that were the case then a doubling or quintupling of the processor speed might allow such a claim. The same logic applies to the processing algorithm employed. If the software is more efficient it contributes to the 50x claim. I say this without a iota of real evidence. And I doubt it will be forthcoming.

@MDB said:

With regards to Oticon’s claim that it processes data 50 times faster than their previous platform. I know computer chips have made tremendous progress, but that really is an incredible leap. Any idea how they did that? They give a little info about their computer chip, but that info is not readily available for other hearing aids.

The newer device has 11 cores, vs the 2 in the previous generation - 8 of which process sound. It’s the number of simultaneous operations done on 1.4v which is the clever part.

I’m not sure of the actual specs of the die layer, but it’s claimed that Oticon have basically designed the chip with the end product in mind from the white-board up. That means they aren’t making any generic compromises or using standardised layouts, so I’m guessing the performance leap is partially due to improvements in layer technology and partially the engineering freedom to design a bespoke chip for the purpose.

Thanks! Interesting that they used an odd number of cores. From the research I’ve done, I also find it interesting that they use a larger “process” than most modern cpus. (65nm instead of 14-16nm for newer smart phones and computers) So it sounds like a lot of the increase is because they weren’t really paying attention to processing power before, but now that they are using a new algorithm that can utilize (and needs) more processing power, they’ve stepped up their game. Figuring out anything about the cpus other manufacturers use is like divining tea leaves. I assume Signia uses a 6 core cpu, but that’s an assumption based on their Rexton product going from QuadCore to TruCore (6c). I wonder if hearing aid hardware won’t eventually “commoditize” like it has on computers and smart phones where they all use standardized cpus and product differentiation will be software and other features. Also wondering as hearing aids and smartphones seem to be developing a symbiotic relationship if some of the cpu load (and hence battery demand) couldn’t be shifted to the smart phone. Just rambling. Will be interesting to see where the industry goes.

here they are, shitty focus on my camera :P, sound better than power domes so far, let’s see.

@Gery_R said:

here they are, shitty focus on my camera :P, sound better than power domes so far, let’s see.

Razer Mamba?

^deathadder elite