Deep Hearing Corporation

DeepHearing (딥히어링)

Deep Hearing

Company Profile: Deep Hearing Corporation
Overview Deep Hearing Corporation is a deep-tech startup specializing in AI-based audio signal processing. They focus on improving speech clarity and removing noise in challenging environments through ultra-light, on-device AI technology. Unlike server-based solutions, their technology is optimized for low-latency and low-power consumption, making it ideal for edge devices like earbuds, smartphones, and smart home appliances.

• Website: deephearing.com
• CEO: Kang-Hun Ahn
• Establishment: 2019
• CES 2026 Location: Global Pavilion in Daejeon, Venetian Expo, Hall A, Booth #50523 (Also listed under Hall G #62845 in Eureka Park section of directory).
  Key Competitiveness & Technology
  Their core strength lies in "Ultra-light/Low-power Edge AI Audio Solution." They have successfully optimized their algorithms for major low-latency DSPs and SoCs, including Airoha, Qualcomm, NXP, BES, Wuqi, ARM, and STMicro.

Core Technologies:

• AI Denoiser: Single-channel noise reduction preserving clear speech.
• AI Beamformer (2-Mic): Focuses on specific voice directions in noisy settings.
• Coneformer™: Innovative voice isolation controlled by angle and distance.
• Echo Canceller: Acoustic echo removal for seamless communication.
• JustMe AI: A super-directional microphone technology using beamforming to block surrounding noise.
  Recent Traction & News (Last 6-12 Months)
• CES 2026 Innovation Award Honoree: Selected in late 2025, recognizing their technical excellence on the global stage.
• Global Recognition: Previously selected as a Top 50 Global Startup at MWC Barcelona (4YFN Awards).
• R&D & Expansion: Completed Pre-A investment rounds and selected for TIPS Global Marketing programs. They are actively expanding into U.S. and EU markets.

Strategic Opportunities at CES 2026
Your goal is to arrange meetings with companies that need embedded audio enhancement (earbuds, hearing aids) or chipset manufacturers looking to bundle robust audio AI.
1. Chipset & Processor Partners
Goal: Validate optimization on their platforms and discuss co-marketing or bundling opportunities.

Company
Synergy / Notes
CES Booth / Location
Qualcomm
Existing Optimization Partner. Deep Hearing's tech is already optimized for Qualcomm SoCs. Goal: Discuss joint demos or inclusion in their reference designs for next-gen audio platforms.
West Hall — 5001 Detail Page
Arm Ltd
Optimization Partner. Deep Hearing solutions run on ARM architecture. Goal: Explore opportunities within the Arm ecosystem for IoT and edge AI audio.
Meeting Place (Check app for room) Detail Page
Nordic Semiconductor
Leader in low-power wireless IoT. Goal: Pitch Deep Hearing’s "Ultra-Low Power" algorithms for Nordic's next-gen audio SoCs (nRF53 series).
Venetian Expo — 52039 Detail Page
2. Audio & Wearable Manufacturers (Potential Customers)
Goal: Pitch licensing Deep Hearing's AI Denoiser/Beamformer for their next-gen products.

Company
Synergy / Notes
CES Booth / Location
Shokz
Leader in bone conduction headphones. Goal: Pitch AI noise reduction to enhance call quality in their open-ear designs, which traditionally suffer in noisy environments.
Central Hall — 15823 Detail Page
Shenzhen Cannice
Major OEM/ODM for TWS earbuds and headphones. Goal: Propose Deep Hearing's software as a value-add feature for their white-label production lines.
Venetian Expo — 54932 Detail Page
Victrola
Heritage audio brand expanding into modern streams. Goal: Explore if they need voice enhancement for any smart/connected audio products.
Central Hall (Check Map) Detail Page
Sonaide
Developing on-device sound detection for health/safety. Goal: Discuss potential technical partnership or IP synergy in the "hearing health" space.
Venetian Expo — 60801 Detail Page
3. XR & Smart Glasses (High Growth Area)
Goal: Voice control is critical for smart glasses. Pitch the "JustMe" directional mic tech.

Company
Synergy / Notes
CES Booth / Location
Vuzix Corporation
Leader in AR/Smart Glasses for enterprise. Goal: Pitch noise cancellation to ensure accurate voice commands in loud industrial environments.
Central Hall — 19340 Detail Page
DigiLens Inc.
Holographic waveguides for XR. Goal: Discuss audio integration needs for their XR hardware reference designs.
North Hall — 10970 Detail Page

Outreach Templates
Subject: Partnership Opportunity: CES 2026 Innovation Award Winner (AI Audio)
For Chipset Partners (Qualcomm/Nordic/Arm):

"We are Deep Hearing Corp, a CES 2026 Innovation Award honoree. We have successfully optimized our ultra-light AI noise reduction and beamforming algorithms for [Insert Company Name]’s DSPs. We would love to discuss how we can help your OEM customers deploy premium voice clarity features with minimal power consumption on your latest platforms."

For Audio/Wearable OEMs (Shokz/Cannice):

"We are Deep Hearing Corp, a CES 2026 Innovation Award honoree. We specialize in on-device AI audio processing that runs on low-power chips you likely already use (Airoha/Qualcomm/BES). We would like to demonstrate our 'JustMe' super-directional microphone technology at CES, which can significantly enhance call quality for [Insert Product Name] in noisy environments without requiring hardware changes."