Frequentis has teamed up with Denmark-based Augmented Hearing to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) based audio enhancement suitable for the aviation industry, which it is showcasing at this week’s Airspace World.
For decades air traffic controllers have had to juggle their responsibilities despite voice quality challenges in ATC radio calls, learning to work with significant noise exposure as part of their job. According to Frequentis, its new AI-based audio enhancements will revolutionise the audio quality of voice communications, reducing controller workload by using an AI-based software module that will enhance speech information in ATC communications.
“In pursuit of future-ready safety critical communications Frequentis plans to establish a new stage of effortless controller-pilot interaction using AI -based audio enhancements with its X10 voice communication system,” said Gerald Mohnl, Director ATC Communication at Frequentis. “Augmented Hearing are revolutionising communication by enhancing speech comprehension in noisy environments, and it is a pleasure to work with them on such an important project.”
Augmented Hearing’s solution is already improving critical communication environments within Danish public safety organisations. The AI module is trained to suppress noise and works offline and on premises, while ensuring full reliability and GDPR compliance. Mette Carstensen, CEO of Augmented Hearing explained: “Our Sharpi software is developed based on decades of experience in the hearing aid industry and is already used in safety critical communication environments in Denmark.”
She added: “We are happy to embark on the journey with Frequentis to bring the benefits of improved audio quality for reduced controller workload to the air traffic management market.”
