Snapdragon AI Noise Suppression: Live Demo

Snapdragon AI Noise Suppression: Live Demo

Introduction

Hey folks, this is Rich Brome from PhoneScoop. We're here to take a quick look at Qualcomm's new AI-based noise suppression technology. This innovative tech promises to completely remove background noise from your voice calls.

The Technology

Qualcomm's new AI noise suppression technology is integrated into the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip, set to power flagship phones in 2022. This chip boasts a more powerful AI engine and a redesigned low-power AI core capable of running AI functions continuously without draining your battery. This enhancement allows the chip to apply AI to more functions effectively.

Traditional vs. AI-Based Noise Suppression

Existing noise suppression technology relies on multiple microphones. It determines which sounds are louder from the mic facing your mouth compared to those from the mic facing away. While this method works okay, it isn't perfect. Qualcomm has found that AI can perform much better. They trained an AI model to recognize the difference between the sound of human speech and all other sounds. When applied to voice calls, it meticulously deletes all noises that aren't your voice, even when using only one mic.

Live Demo

Let's try it out.

First, here’s the original audio:

• Crumpling a piece of paper
• Handling a bag of chips
• Taking vitamins and washing them down with an iced latte
• Banging on a keyboard

Now, let’s hear that again with AI noise suppression:

• Crumpling a piece of paper
• Handling a bag of chips
• Taking vitamins and washing them down with an iced latte
• Banging on a keyboard

Summary

Impressive, right? Qualcomm seamlessly integrated this technology into the main audio pipeline of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, making it compatible with almost any audio stream. App developers don’t need to make special adjustments to utilize it.

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Keywords

• Qualcomm
• AI-based noise suppression
• Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip
• Voice calls
• Background noise removal
• Flagship phones
• AI engine
• Low-power AI core
• Audio pipeline

FAQ

Q: What is the new technology introduced by Qualcomm?

A: Qualcomm has introduced AI-based noise suppression technology built into the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip.

Q: How does the new AI noise suppression work?

A: The AI model recognizes the difference between human speech and other sounds, effectively removing all background noise from voice calls.

Q: Does the AI noise suppression require multiple microphones?

A: No, it can function with input from just one microphone.

Q: Will this technology drain my phone’s battery?

A: The redesigned low-power AI core can run AI continuously without significantly affecting battery life.

Q: Do app developers need to do anything special to enable this technology?

A: No, the technology is built into the main audio pipeline of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chip and works with almost any audio stream without special adjustments.