upHear Live Dialog Boost enables Real-Time AI Speech Enhancement at the Edge

Fraunhofer IIS is expanding its upHear portfolio with a new technology designed to improve speech intelligibility in real‑time: upHear Live Dialog Boost. The module uses AI‑based dialogue separation to enhance spoken content for applications where latency is critical and footprint requirements are tight.

HARMAN and Fraunhofer Advance Automotive SatCom Voice Services

Fraunhofer IIS and HARMAN Automotive are collaborating to enable reliable voice communication over satellite networks for connected vehicles. By integrating Fraunhofer’s AI-based NESC voice codec into HARMAN’s Ready Connect SatCom TCU, the companies aim to help automakers deliver bi-directional NTN voice services, including emergency calling beyond cellular coverage. The solution is designed to...