擁有 120 多年歷史的丹麥知名品牌歐迪康助聽器(Demant 旗下品牌,總部位於東京都品川區,社長:齋藤 徹,以下簡稱歐迪康)於 3 月 24 日(星期二)新品發表會當天,正式在日本國內推出其先進助聽器「Oticon Zeal™」(以下簡稱 Zeal)。本產品屬於助聽器的新類別「NXT」,採用先進的膠囊化技術(Encapsulation Technology)實現了機身的小型化,預期將有助於消除助聽器的污名,進而提升日本的聽力照護水平,並解決助聽器配戴率的課題。
發表會現場提供了「Zeal」的試聽體驗機會,與會媒體透過次世代無線通訊「Auracast™」聆聽了同步口譯音訊。操作過程流暢,實際配戴的記者們紛紛給予正面評價,例如「配戴感自然,毫無違和感」、「是非常有趣的體驗」。
當天,丹麥王國駐日大使、本公司董事長兼總經理等人均親臨現場,介紹了產品的特點與開發背景。此外,現場也播放了在日本製作的 30 秒宣傳影片,介紹了「Zeal」的特點及預期的生活風格。
問答環節。
首先,丹麥王國駐日大使 Lars-Høgh Mikkelsen 先生上台致詞。他在致詞中介紹了生命科學領域是支撐丹麥經濟成長的重要產業,而丹麥的 Demant 公司正是其中的核心企業之一。他也提及 Demant Japan 在日本已營運超過 50 年。此外,他表示在人口高齡化日益嚴峻的現代社會,延長健康壽命和職業壽命對國家經濟亦有影響,因此聽力照護的重要性日益提升。同時,他也提到丹麥大使館自 2023 年起推動的「聽力障礙聯盟」(Hearing Impairment Alliance),透過與兩國的聽力照護專家、研究機構、政府、企業及相關團體合作,而 Demant 公司正是該聯盟的重要合作夥伴。最後,他表達了期望「Zeal」能為日本的聽力照護帶來進步,並希望此次記者發表會能成為促進對聽力重要性理解的機會。
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常見問題
What is Oticon Zeal™?
Oticon Zeal™ is a new category of hearing aid called "NXT", featuring advanced Encapsulation Technology that allows for a significantly smaller main unit. It aims to reduce the stigma associated with hearing aids and improve hearing care.
What is the "NXT" category?
The "NXT" category refers to a new generation of hearing aids developed by Oticon, characterized by their miniaturized design achieved through advanced encapsulation technology.
What is Auracast™ technology?
Auracast™ is a next-generation wireless audio broadcasting technology that enables seamless audio streaming, such as simultaneous interpretation, to compatible devices like the Oticon Zeal™ hearing aid.
What are the benefits of Oticon Zeal™?
The main benefits include its discreet, small design, natural and comfortable fit, and the ability to receive audio via advanced wireless technology like Auracast™. It aims to make hearing aid use more socially acceptable and improve overall hearing health.
What is the significance of the Danish Ambassador's presence at the launch?
The Ambassador's presence highlights the importance of life sciences and hearing care as key areas for economic growth and public health, underscoring the strong bilateral cooperation between Denmark and Japan in this field, with Demant being a key player.