Sophia Davis The “Teeth-Mic,” whose official name is Molar Mic, serves as an innovative mouth-based communication technology. The system utilizes head bones to transmit audio signals instead of conventional headphones and microphones. The technology enables communication in conditions that exceed radio capabilities which creates a concealed method for people to maintain communication.
Hidden Two-Way Communication
The system operates as both a sound output device and a sound input device. A tiny, waterproof microphone is embedded in the mouthpiece to pick up your voice from inside your mouth. The system enables you to listen and speak without the need for visible wires or headsets or any bulky equipment that shows on your head.
Extreme Weather Performance
During actual testing at Hurricane Harvey, rescue swimmers operated the Molar Mic while they stood in water that reached their necks. The rescuers used the device which they had secured in their mouths to maintain clear communication with their pilots despite the overwhelming noise from the helicopter above them.
Underwater Use
The system uses near-field magnetic induction which enables radio signals to transmit through water when users have their transmitter located on their waist. The system serves as an ideal communication device for divers and special forces because they can maintain contact while swimming without needing to wear large waterproof headsets.
Unblock Your Ears
The system delivers sound directly through your ears which allows you to maintain complete environmental awareness. Soldiers and firefighters need this “situational awareness” ability to hear incoming radio signals while they also watch for footsteps and falling debris in their environment.
Custom Fit for Comfort
The design of every Molar Mic requires custom molding to match the precise back tooth structure of each individual user. The system functions like a sports mouthguard which attaches to molars however its size and thickness make it more compact, allowing users to maintain normal speaking, eating, and drinking functions while using it.
The “In-Head” Audio Experience
Users describe the experience as having a “voice inside their head.” The bone vibrations create sound which your body perceives because it originates from your bones, a condition your brain needs approximately three weeks to adapt to.
Filtering Out Background Noise
The “teeth-mic” picks up sound through your jawbone vibrations which helps to eliminate wind and engine noise. The system enables the other person to hear your voice without any disturbances from your surrounding environment.
Medical Roots
The technology began as medical hearing aid technology which was known at that time as SoundBite. The system enables people with single-sided deafness to hear because it transmits sound from their “bad” ear through their teeth to their “good” ear.
Future Health Tracking
The development team plans to include sensors in upcoming versions which will enable heart rate and body temperature and stress level monitoring. The system can function as a continuous health monitoring device because it maintains direct body contact which allows “Teeth-Mic” to track health status throughout the entire day.
