Client
A hearing aid manufacturer based in Denmark, the client has a history of serving its customers for over a century. With branches in several countries as well as production plants, they currently employ more than 3,000 employees worldwide. They also pioneered the world's first internet-connected hearing aid.
Challenge
The client wanted Mindtree to create a companion app for their hearing aid, which required IoT enablement as a basic feature. This had to be set up remotely by audiologists. Moreover, it also required IFTTT integration for user-driven recipes, and the environment data analytics also had to suggest mode changes, depending on the surrounding context.
Solution
Mindtree developed a solution that integrates with the hearing aid via Bluetooth. Here, the phone acts as a gateway to enable internet connectivity. Machine data analytics were enabled for audio, and settings data from the device combined with the phone data to suggest the most optimal settings. Moreover, we also integrated IFTTT into the cloud environment.
Benefits
By providing IoT Enablement for Hearing Aid, Mindtree delivered the following benefits:
- Improved usability for users while allowing them to maintain discretion
- Facilitated better interaction with other smart devices
- Constant product evolution with PoC and pilot driven approach
- Removed the requirement of changing devices if internet connectivity had to be accessed
