DSP Group, Inc. and HearMeOut Limited announced that they have partnered to launch HOOP, a device which enables drivers to easily control their feed and the entire HearMeOut platform without linking to any "connected car" platform. HOOP features DSP Group's SmartVoice DBMD4, an ultralowpower, alwayson voice and audio processor ideally suited for the automobile market. HMO had several stringent requirements needed for HOOP: ultralow power consumption, a small footprint for the audio processor, alwayson for voice activation for any device, bestin class noise suppression and voice isolation technology to offer exceptional performance in a highnoise environment.

DSP Group's SmartVoice DBMD4 platform was a perfect for HOOP, having met or exceeded all of their requirements. DBMD4 even incorporates a suite of voice enhancement algorithms that significantly improves the user experience and accuracy of speechdriven applications, particularly in high noise environments. Launching its HOOP IoT device at the CES event in Las Vegas from January 9-12, 2018.