Periodic Reporting for period 2 - Treble (The virtual sound platform of the future)
Berichtszeitraum: 2023-10-01 bis 2024-06-30
Today, it is challenging to simulate how products – cars, audio equipment, buildings, wind rubines, haring aids, etc – will sound. The same limitation applies to simulating and rendering sound for virtual spaces, i.e. virtual reality, metaverse, video games and augmented reality.
Treble has developed a disruptive sound simulation technology based on an entirely new paradigm (“wave-based” methods versus traditional “ray tracing” methods). This technology opens a vast array of new opportunities in engineering design and metaverse applications. Treble Technologies aims to revolutionize sound simulation through advanced, real-time acoustic modeling. The project's main objectives include continuing the development of our high-fidelity simulation engine that can handle complex acoustic environments, providing accurate sound rendering for various industries such as architecture, automotive, and virtual reality. By leveraging our state-of-the-art algorithms and machine learning, Treble aims to improve the accuracy and speed of acoustic simulations, making them accessible and useful for a broad range of applications. Treble offers a ground-breaking cloud-based sound simulation software platform with a cutting edge proprietary simulation technology at its core with two main capabilities:
- Sound simulation: predict, design and optimise how products and buildings will sound
- Sound rendering: generate authentic sound in a virtual domain.
The technology is 100x faster than current technologies, resulting in a complete paradigm shift in sound simulation.
70% of people are unhappy about their sound environments in buildings, people with hearing aids have a hard time hearing, sound quality in video conferencing is inadequate, more than 1 million healthy life years are lost every year in Europe alone due to noise and more. The current methods are time consuming and not capable of delivering perceptually authentic sound. Research has also shown that the lack of authentic sound breaks the immersion into the virtual domain and leads to fatigue of users. So by providing a cloud based software solution as described above, that is easier and quicker to use - Treble wants to enable a better sounding world for all.
Treble has developed a disruptive sound simulation technology based on an entirely new paradigm (“wave-based” methods versus traditional “ray tracing” methods). This technology opens a vast array of new opportunities in engineering design and metaverse applications. Treble Technologies aims to revolutionize sound simulation through advanced, real-time acoustic modeling. The project's main objectives include continuing the development of our high-fidelity simulation engine that can handle complex acoustic environments, providing accurate sound rendering for various industries such as architecture, automotive, and virtual reality. By leveraging our state-of-the-art algorithms and machine learning, Treble aims to improve the accuracy and speed of acoustic simulations, making them accessible and useful for a broad range of applications. Treble offers a ground-breaking cloud-based sound simulation software platform with a cutting edge proprietary simulation technology at its core with two main capabilities:
- Sound simulation: predict, design and optimise how products and buildings will sound
- Sound rendering: generate authentic sound in a virtual domain.
The technology is 100x faster than current technologies, resulting in a complete paradigm shift in sound simulation.
70% of people are unhappy about their sound environments in buildings, people with hearing aids have a hard time hearing, sound quality in video conferencing is inadequate, more than 1 million healthy life years are lost every year in Europe alone due to noise and more. The current methods are time consuming and not capable of delivering perceptually authentic sound. Research has also shown that the lack of authentic sound breaks the immersion into the virtual domain and leads to fatigue of users. So by providing a cloud based software solution as described above, that is easier and quicker to use - Treble wants to enable a better sounding world for all.
1 Development of Acoustic Simulation Engine:
• Hybrid Simulation Engine: Developed a hybrid simulation engine combining wave-based and geometrical acoustics methods. This engine enables accurate simulations across a wide range of frequencies.
• Machine Learning Integration: Implemented machine learning models to enhance real-time sound rendering and synthetic audio data generation for AI applications.
• HRTF Simulation: Enhanced head-related transfer functions (HRTFs) simulation for improved spatial audio experiences.
2 Platform Validation:
• Customer Collaboration: Engaged with potential and current customers to validate the platform and gather feedback, leading to continuous improvements.
• Cloud-Based Platform: Ensured robust and secure cloud-based operations with high availability and scalability.
3 Product Launches:
• Treble Acoustic Simulation Suite (TASS): Launched in March 2023, providing users with a comprehensive tool for acoustic simulations.
• Treble Software Development Kit (TSDK): Launched in October 2023, enabling developers to integrate Treble’s simulation capabilities into their applications.
4 Quality Assurance and Security:
• SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001: Achieved SOC 2 Type 2 certification and started the process for ISO 27001 certification, ensuring high standards of data security and operational integrity.
• Continuous Monitoring and CI/CD: Implemented continuous integration, deployment, and monitoring to maintain software quality and security.
5 Intellectual Property Protection:
• Patents Filed: Filed multiple patent applications to protect core technologies, including hybrid simulation methods and audio device modeling.
6 Customer Feedback and Improvements:
• User Interface Enhancements: Improved user interfaces based on feedback, making it easier for users to extract and compare simulation results with industry regulations.
• Webinars and Workshops: Conducted 13 public webinars to educate and engage with users, resulting in increased brand awareness and customer engagement.
Outcomes: The project outcomes include the successful development and launch of high-fidelity acoustic simulation tools, robust cloud-based platforms, and substantial improvements in user engagement and product features. These advancements have positioned Treble Technologies as a leader in the acoustic simulation industry.
• Hybrid Simulation Engine: Developed a hybrid simulation engine combining wave-based and geometrical acoustics methods. This engine enables accurate simulations across a wide range of frequencies.
• Machine Learning Integration: Implemented machine learning models to enhance real-time sound rendering and synthetic audio data generation for AI applications.
• HRTF Simulation: Enhanced head-related transfer functions (HRTFs) simulation for improved spatial audio experiences.
2 Platform Validation:
• Customer Collaboration: Engaged with potential and current customers to validate the platform and gather feedback, leading to continuous improvements.
• Cloud-Based Platform: Ensured robust and secure cloud-based operations with high availability and scalability.
3 Product Launches:
• Treble Acoustic Simulation Suite (TASS): Launched in March 2023, providing users with a comprehensive tool for acoustic simulations.
• Treble Software Development Kit (TSDK): Launched in October 2023, enabling developers to integrate Treble’s simulation capabilities into their applications.
4 Quality Assurance and Security:
• SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001: Achieved SOC 2 Type 2 certification and started the process for ISO 27001 certification, ensuring high standards of data security and operational integrity.
• Continuous Monitoring and CI/CD: Implemented continuous integration, deployment, and monitoring to maintain software quality and security.
5 Intellectual Property Protection:
• Patents Filed: Filed multiple patent applications to protect core technologies, including hybrid simulation methods and audio device modeling.
6 Customer Feedback and Improvements:
• User Interface Enhancements: Improved user interfaces based on feedback, making it easier for users to extract and compare simulation results with industry regulations.
• Webinars and Workshops: Conducted 13 public webinars to educate and engage with users, resulting in increased brand awareness and customer engagement.
Outcomes: The project outcomes include the successful development and launch of high-fidelity acoustic simulation tools, robust cloud-based platforms, and substantial improvements in user engagement and product features. These advancements have positioned Treble Technologies as a leader in the acoustic simulation industry.
Results:
• Enhanced Simulation Accuracy: Significant improvements in simulation accuracy across various environments and applications.
• Real-Time Capabilities: Advanced real-time rendering of sound, enabling dynamic and interactive audio experiences.
• Market Adoption: Successful product launches and positive customer feedback, indicating strong market adoption and satisfaction.
Potential Impacts:
• Increased Market Competitiveness: The innovative technologies developed have strengthened Treble Technologies' position in the market.
• Industry Advancements: Contributions to advancements in industries such as architecture, automotive, and virtual reality through improved acoustic simulations.
• Intellectual Property: A robust patent portfolio protecting innovative technologies, ensuring competitive advantage and future growth.
Key Needs for Further Uptake and Success:
• Further Research: Continued research to enhance simulation accuracy and real-time rendering capabilities.
• Demonstration: Additional demonstrations and pilot projects to showcase the benefits of Treble's technologies.
• Access to Markets and Finance: Strategies to penetrate new markets and secure financing for ongoing development and expansion.
• Commercialisation: Efforts to commercialize new features and products based on customer feedback and market demands.
• IPR Support: Ongoing support for intellectual property protection to maintain competitive advantage.
• Internationalisation: Expansion into international markets to increase adoption and impact.
• Supportive Regulatory and Standardisation Framework: Engagement with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and promote industry standards.
Overview of Results at Project End: At the conclusion of the project, Treble Technologies achieved significant milestones in developing and launching advanced acoustic simulation tools. The project outcomes include enhanced simulation accuracy, real-time rendering capabilities, and increased market adoption. The strong patent portfolio and successful product launches have positioned Treble Technologies for continued growth and industry leadership.
• Enhanced Simulation Accuracy: Significant improvements in simulation accuracy across various environments and applications.
• Real-Time Capabilities: Advanced real-time rendering of sound, enabling dynamic and interactive audio experiences.
• Market Adoption: Successful product launches and positive customer feedback, indicating strong market adoption and satisfaction.
Potential Impacts:
• Increased Market Competitiveness: The innovative technologies developed have strengthened Treble Technologies' position in the market.
• Industry Advancements: Contributions to advancements in industries such as architecture, automotive, and virtual reality through improved acoustic simulations.
• Intellectual Property: A robust patent portfolio protecting innovative technologies, ensuring competitive advantage and future growth.
Key Needs for Further Uptake and Success:
• Further Research: Continued research to enhance simulation accuracy and real-time rendering capabilities.
• Demonstration: Additional demonstrations and pilot projects to showcase the benefits of Treble's technologies.
• Access to Markets and Finance: Strategies to penetrate new markets and secure financing for ongoing development and expansion.
• Commercialisation: Efforts to commercialize new features and products based on customer feedback and market demands.
• IPR Support: Ongoing support for intellectual property protection to maintain competitive advantage.
• Internationalisation: Expansion into international markets to increase adoption and impact.
• Supportive Regulatory and Standardisation Framework: Engagement with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance and promote industry standards.
Overview of Results at Project End: At the conclusion of the project, Treble Technologies achieved significant milestones in developing and launching advanced acoustic simulation tools. The project outcomes include enhanced simulation accuracy, real-time rendering capabilities, and increased market adoption. The strong patent portfolio and successful product launches have positioned Treble Technologies for continued growth and industry leadership.