Live Translation in AirPods: Easier Travel Worldwide
Here’s a breakdown of the key information from the provided text about Apple’s live translation feature:
* Microphone Retuning: the AirPods microphones were specifically retuned to prioritize picking up audio from the person speaking to the user (far-field audio) rather than the user’s own voice. This was achieved through new computational audio algorithms.
* iPhone Collaboration: The iPhone’s microphone is also used to capture the speaker’s voice,working in tandem with the AirPods.
* Phone Positioning Prompt: The AirPods will prompt the user to take their iPhone out of a pocket or purse and hold it closer to the speaker to improve audio capture.
* Real-Time Translation: Translation begins before the speaker finishes their sentance, aiming for a near real-time conversational flow. The system delivers translation as soon as a “coherent thought” is detected.
* Goal: The primary goal is to facilitate a smooth and natural conversation by providing translation as quickly as possible.