CES in Las Vegas opens on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. The opportunity for the Toulouse start-up “Skyted” to place the first orders for its revolutionary mask. It allows you to make discreet calls in public by absorbing 80% of voice frequencies.
After its first participation in 2023, the young Toulouse-based company “Skyted” will be represented again at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The world's largest trade fair for high-tech and digital technology will take place from January 9th to 12th, 2024.
Do you dream of being able to make phone calls without being overheard by prying ears? Everyone has their own technique. Isolate yourself in a room, go to the garden, lock yourself in your car, or cover your mouth with your hand. The Toulouse company Skyted has probably found the ultimate solution.
After years of research She imagined a silent mask with a unique style to make audio and video calls in complete confidentiality.
The test remains to transform. But Stephan Hersen believes in it. “There are a billion calls worldwide every day. The voice is the only element that is not safe today.” he comes to the conclusion.
On January 8th, the Toulouse-based company will be on the set of the American television channel CNN, which will open this major global event.
“We will take the opportunity to place orders via the Kickstarter platform,” explains Stéphane Hersen. Expect to spend €250 to purchase this technical gem.
Skyted's aviation-based acoustic innovation absorbs 80% of vocal frequencies. This allows clear conversations in a noisy environment without causing disturbances or being heard by people nearby.
Stephane Hersen
Founder of Skyted
“We've all heard data numbers, business strategies, or just personal things that we never should have heard” adds the designer.
The product allows you to make silent calls in public places and on transport without disturbing anyone.
The innovation was developed with the help of ONERA (National Office for Aerospace Studies and Research) and is quite surprising. Reducing the volume creates the equivalent of the wind rustling through the leaves or the silence of a library.
In this niche of silence, the Toulouse-based manufacturer currently has only one competitor: the Japanese Shiftall and its “Mutalk” microphone, which also reduces noise pollution.
Since its first appearance in summer 2022, the “Skyted” mask has formed numerous partnerships.
The start-up is initially aimed at nomadic workers. “Those who travel and work all over the world. This affects 30% of the world’s population, including 92 million in the USA,” he assures.
The start-up is initially aimed at people who travel and work around the world. • © Skyted
Tests were carried out on several railway lines in the USA, but also in France between Paris and Toulouse. “We are primarily targeting rail travelers because demand is high,” explains Stéphane Hersen.
The Silence Mask also tries to board planes. “We are currently working with airlines to offer passengers a new experience.”
Over and beyond, The French army quickly showed interest in this equipment. During certain operations, the military was able to communicate discreetly.
Ultimately, Skyted wants to appeal to video game enthusiasts. A boon for players who can scream without disturbing those around them.