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Hearoes is simple and free to use . After downloading it to their smartphone the user goes through a simple registration in which they can define keywords such as “ Downtown A train ”, choose from a list of locations they want to subscribe to , such as “ Grand Central Terminal ” – and they are all set . No user information is collected or stored .
The solution leverages a proprietary tagging algorithm using statistical linkage between an individual and fragmented voice messages to designated recipients in accordance with principles of data mining , geographical analysis , and optionally a preliminary user subscription .
In 2020 , Acoustic Protocol was selected as a finalist by the New York Transit Tech Lab accelerator program for public transportation solutions . The hearoes solution was selected for a year-long pilot installation at the Grand Central Terminal in New York City . Metro-North Railroad installed the Acoustic Protocol hearoes solution , which processes over 300 daily public announcements .
Acoustic Protocol Inc . is a Maryland ( US ) based company which develops acoustic infrastructure that enables the mapping and integration of acoustic signatures . The company has formulated several technological models ( patent pending ) that provide a solid foundation for groundbreaking solutions in the field .
For further information : acousticprotocol . com | yanir @ acousticprotocol . com