Legato has started selling AI-powered Legato Frames glasses for hearing assistance in the US
Legato Frames glasses are on sale in the US starting at 999 dollars. They are intended for adults with no more than moderate hearing loss. According to Legato, they separate voices from background noise and process sound directly in the glasses without recording.
Legato has started selling AI-powered Legato Frames glasses for hearing assistance in the US. The price starts at 999 dollars, and the product is intended for adults with no more than moderate hearing loss. The glasses can be purchased on the company website or from selected eye care providers. In the US, they may be covered by vision insurance.
According to Legato, the system distinguishes voices from background noise, amplifies speech and suppresses unwanted sounds. Two speakers direct sound towards the user and limit sound leakage into the surroundings; the company reports a reduction of 99 % at a distance of a few inches from the ear. According to the company, all processing takes place directly in the glasses, without cameras or recording.
The glasses weigh 34 grams including lenses, and the stated battery life is 10–12 hours. The range includes three styles, support for prescription lenses and streaming of music and calls via Bluetooth.
Why it matters
Adults with no more than moderate hearing loss in the US now have the option to buy hearing assistance built into glasses with prescription lenses. The price starting at 999 dollars, the stated battery life of 10–12 hours and the possibility of coverage under vision insurance are key considerations when deciding whether to buy. The article describes the effectiveness of noise suppression through claims made by the company.
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What this means
For individuals
If you need hearing assistance and prescription glasses, you can consider a device that combines both functions in the US. The product is intended only for adults with no more than moderate hearing loss.
For a business
Selected eye care providers in the US serve as a sales channel for Legato Frames glasses, so their offerings may also include a product for hearing assistance.
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