Google Selects HARMAN as Audio Technology Partner
May 20 2016 - 02:00PM
Business Wire
The collaboration will feature audio devices for Google’s Ara
Mobile Device and Project Soli
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated (NYSE:HAR), the
premier connected technologies company for automotive, consumer and
enterprise markets, and Google, a multi-faceted leader in the
digital space, today announced a new audio partnership at Google
I/O 2016.
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This extended collaboration between HARMAN and Google will
include modules for Google’s new modular mobile device, Ara. This
device will give customers complete choice over the features they
value, including the highest quality audio from a HARMAN-designed
module. HARMAN’s 80-year audio heritage and deep expertise in the
Android operating system will be critical elements in the
development process.
In addition, HARMAN and Google’s Advanced Technology and
Projects Group (ATAP) are also working closely together on Project
Soli. Soli uses radar to enable new types of touchless
interactions, one where the human hand becomes a natural, intuitive
interface for devices. The Soli sensor can track sub-millimeter
motions at high speed and accuracy to enable precise and effortless
hand gestures.
“HARMAN is at the forefront of engineering flexible,
personalized smart audio solutions for the professional, consumer
and automotive markets and we are excited to partner with Google, a
long-time HARMAN partner on many fronts, to bring to market totally
customizable mobile devices,” said Michael Mauser, President,
HARMAN Lifestyle Audio. “Consumers now understand they don’t have
to sacrifice sound for portability, and Ara will give them premium
audio and the functionalities they want on the go. We look forward
to collaborating with Google on other innovations incorporating
smart audio in the future.”
ABOUT HARMAN
HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and
solutions for automakers, consumers and enterprises worldwide,
including connected car systems, audio and visual products,
enterprise automation solutions and connected services. With
leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®,
Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by
audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they
perform around the world. More than 25 million automobiles on the
road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car
systems. The Company's software services power billions of mobile
devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure
across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN
has a workforce of approximately 29,000 people across the Americas,
Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $6.7 billion during the 12
months ended March 31, 2016. The Company’s shares are traded on the
New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE:HAR.
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are trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated,
registered in the United States and/or other countries. AKG is a
trademark of AKG Acoustics GmbH, registered in the United States
and/or other countries.
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HARMANIvo Poguntke, +49-7248-71-5418Lifestyle Audio
Communicationsivo.poguntke@harman.com
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