minds lab ai speaker ascar

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MINDs Lab “ASCAR”- World’s First Portable AI Speaker -

Mar. 2017

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AI Speaker ASCAR Introduction

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ASCAR

Using Deep Learning Technology ASCAR offers “Fun experience and convenience” ASCAR is “the world’s first portable AI speaker”

Connected to Car Audio Systems

Connected to Bluetooth Speakers

ASCAR

Smart Phone

Smart Phone Wireless

Broadband Router

Wire

Broadband Router

Human

AUX Out

Voice

Convenience

• Client can use the services any places with wired

or wireless network

(Ethernet, LTE/ WiFi )

• User-friendly experience

Fun and Informative

• Voice Service trained by Deep Learning

• Bluetooth Speaker

• Music Play

• Mobile hands-free

• Information & Advertising

(Color LED Display on the face of the device)

• Rechargeable battery Portable

• Keyword Spotting (Voice Recognition Engine)

• Voice Recognition Engine on a server

• Acoustic Noise Suppression

• Acoustic Echo Canceling

• Cloud Server with various voice services


ASCAR Key Factors

Design

ASCAR Key Factors

Portability(Built-in Battery)

High Quality(Metal/Italian, handmade cowhide)

Uniqueness(Rectangle shape, Side Roundness)

Aesthetic(Slim, Modern, Color Variation)

Function

Far Field Voice Recognition

Voice Control

AEC(Acoustic Echo Cancelation)

ANC(Acoustic Noise Cancelation)

Wire/ wireless Network(Hotspot/ WiFi/ Ethernet)

Bluetooth Speaker

Connected to other speakers (AUX Out)

Connected to other BT speakersMobile hands free/BT

UX

Service

Translation

Music Play

Radio

News

Time

Alarm

Calendar

Location Guide

Transportation

Weather

Audio Book

Q&A(Wikipedia etc.)

Cloud based + AI

Convenience(Connect via App S/W)

Informative(Color LED Display)


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On/Off

Volume up(+)

Volume dn(–)

Speaker On/Off

Microphone On/Off

Hands Free On/Off

Front Color LED Pattern

Front Color LED Color

Mobile Bluetooth

Bluetooth Speaker

Bluetooth Ear set(to be developed)Ethernet LAN connection terminal

Reset

Battery recharging connector

AUX Out connector

Hand strap hole

Battery Indicator LED

2 Speakers

Front Color LED

Voice input microphone 1

Voice input microphone 2

Product Functions


ASCAR

Product Specification


ASCAR


ASCAR - Technology

• Deep Learning

• Natural Language Processing

• Knowledge based Q&A

• Voice Recognition Electronic Circuit

• Communicative Electronic Circuit

• Actuator Electronic Circuit

• Assembly technology - parts, application components

• Performance Test

• Repair Service

• Maintenance

• Finding out reasons for malfunctioning

• Keyword Spotting

Voice Recognition S/W

• Communication S/W

• Control system S/W

• Actuator S/W

VoiceRecognition

Design

HardwareDesign

• User-conscious hardware design

• Product Design on materials & Colors

• Design technology based on human engineering

• Mock-up and Mass Production

• Durability

• Design mock-up planning

• Working mock-up planning

• Mass Production planning

ElectronicCircuitDesign

SoftwareDesign

MachineProduction

CustomerService


ASCAR VS Competitors

10

MINDs Lab. ASCAR Amazon Echo Amazon Tap

Amazon Echo dot

(2nd Gen.) SKT Nugu Google Home

Shape Rectangle Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder Cylinder

Size(L X W X D, mm) 165 X 85 X 28 235 X Φ84 159 X Φ66 32 X Φ84 219.8 X Φ94 142.8 X Φ96.4

Weight(g) 286 1,064 470 163 1,030 477

Color Line-up

7 (Deep Black, Snow White,

Metal Silver, Rich Gold, Rose Pink,

Coral Blue, Coffee Brown)

2 (Black, White)

1 (6 External cases)

2 (6 External cases)

1 (White)

1 (7 Parts)

Information Display RGB Dot LED 8EA X 8EA RGB LED 12EA LED Indicator 5EA RGB LED 12EA LED Mood Candle (Variation) RGBA Dot LED 12EA

Portability Yes No Yes No No No

Voice control Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Voice Service Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Far Field Function Yes Yes No (Microphone Button) Yes Yes Yes

Echo Cancelation Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Noise Reduction Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Wi-Fi Music Streaming Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Microphone No.(EA) 2 7 1 7 NA 2

Built-in Speaker1.5” Speaker X 2EA +

Mechanical woofer for bass extension2” Tweeter + 2.5” Woofer 1.5” Driver + Passive (Dual) 1.5” Driver + Passive (Dual) 2” Tweeter + 2.5” Woofer 2” Driver + Passive (Dual)

Sound Output Type Stereo Mono Mono Mono Mono Mono

Speaker Output(W) 8 15 - - 15 -

Battery4,000mAh / 3.7V(805082 Li-Po 1EA)

No2850mAh / 3.7V(18650 Li-Ion 1EA)

No No No

Charging Type Micro USB (Micro B Type) Jack (DC 15V / 1.4A)Micro USB

(Micro B Type or Cradle)Micro USB (Micro B Type) Jack (DC 15V / 2A) Jack (DC 16.5V / 2A)

Audio In/Out(AUX) No / Yes No / No Yes / No No / Yes No / No No / No

Audio In/Out

(Bluetooth)Yes / Yes Yes / No Yes / No Yes / Yes Yes / No No / No

Wi-Fi Connectivity 802.11 (a/b/g/n) 802.11 (a/b/g/n) 802.11 (b/g/n) 802.11 (a/b/g/n) 802.11 (b/g/n) 802.11 (b/g/n/ac)

Bluetooth Connectivity Ver. 4.1 (HFP, A2DP)A2DP, AVRCP

(Hands-free voice control is not

supported for Mac OS X devices)

A2DP, AVRCP(Hands-free voice control is not


A2DP, AVRCP(Hands-free voice control is not


Ver. 3.0 (A2DP, AVRCP)(Hands-free voice control is not


NA

Feature

. World’s first portable AI Speaker

. Far Field Voice Recognition

. Hands-free call

. Voice control

. LED Matrix Display

. Hot Spot

. Various Voice Recognition Services

. Prestige masterpiece (Manufactured using

high-quality aluminum material and

Italian natural cow leather)

. Word’s first AI Device

. Free services available for

Amazon Prime members

. World’s first Portable AI device

with buttons

(Press the button and talk)

. Rechargeable Craddle included

. Dolby Audio

. Using an external speaker is

recommended, although an

internal speaker is available

. The first AI speaker in Korea

. Astell & Kern tuning (sound

quality)

. Automatic Firmware update (WiFi)

. Melon( Music) Service (not on

mobile)

. Hot spot

. Capacitive sensing

. Multi-room audio available

when using Chromecast

Price

(Release Date)To be determined . $179.99 (2014.11.6) $129.99 (2016.3.31) $49.99 (2016.10.20) ￦149,000 (2016.9.1) $129.00 (2016.11.4)

※ Bluetooth Profiles (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Bluetooth_profiles http://smartits.tistory.com/19)- HFP(Hands-free), A2DP(Advanced Audio Distribution)- HSP(Headset), AVRCP(Audio/Video Remote Control) - PBAP(Phone Book Access), MAP(Message Access), SPP(Serial Port)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Bluetooth_profiles

http://smartits.tistory.com/19

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