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AR Hardware/IoT

AR Wearables

Smart Glasses with Integrated HiFi Hearing Aids

Motile Media Inc. / HearGlass Inc.2011-2023
HearGlass Prototype

Overview

Invented and patented HEARGLASS AR wearable Smart Glasses integrating HiFi hearing aids into eyeglasses with Bluetooth connectivity and iOS app control. Awarded 2 US Patents.

Challenge

Hearing aids lacked modern UX and weren't integrated with everyday eyewear. Users needed discrete, high-quality hearing assistance with smartphone control.

My Role

Technical Product Manager (4yr contract) - Invented product concept, managed multi-disciplinary development across hardware (PCB/embedded), firmware (BLE/Microchip), and software (iOS). Led SAFe-style milestone coordination and backlog prioritization.

Approach

Designed AR Smart Glasses with integrated HiFi hearing aids, Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity, and iOS app for control and customization. Coordinated hardware (PCB design, embedded systems), firmware (BLE, Microchip processors), and software (iOS app) development with distributed teams.

Technology Stack

PCB DesignEmbedded SystemsBLEMicrochipiOSHardware/Software IntegrationAR

Key Outcomes

2 US Patents awarded (#9301057, #9380374)
Market-ready AR wearable product
Bluetooth connectivity and iOS app control
HiFi audio quality for speech recognition
Discrete integration into eyeglasses
Multi-disciplinary team coordination (hardware/firmware/software)

Project Gallery

HearGlass Prototype Detail

Close-up view of HearGlass prototype showing integrated components

HearGlass Design

HearGlass product design and engineering specifications

Flex Circuit Boards

Custom flex circuit boards designed for HearGlass integration

Connectivity Features

Bluetooth connectivity and iOS app control interface