ComplyTM is a well-known name among earbud enthusiasts as an American brand that makes replacement foam tips for earbuds. As a recent topic, it is still fresh in our minds that a new waterproof/sweatproof earphone chip developed for sports was announced at "2015 International CES" ().
Comply's foam chip, which is very popular among earphone fans, was announced at CES, and a new model developed for sports was announced. By adopting the material, it is possible to flexibly change the shape, which enhances the fit to the ear canal, which has a different shape depending on the individual, and at the same time, it is characterized by excellent sound insulation. This is a foam material that softens with body temperature, and the point is that you can wear it for a long time without discomfort (Click here for details on the Comply
TM product). This time on Phile-web, we caught information that the company is currently developing a new earphone chip using a special foam material. We spoke with Robert Oliveira, President and CEO of Hearing Components, which launched the Comply brand. Mr. Robert Oliveira ■Please tell us again about the outline of the brand Comply
TM--TM, which started from the hearing aid business and the development of foam chips for the military. Mr. Robert Oliveira (hereafter, Mr. Oliveira): Prior to founding TM, he worked for 3M, developing cochlear implant technology (*providing the sense of hearing by inserting electrodes into the inner ear of the deaf) I was in charge of technology. At that time, we had developed the world's first artificial cochlear ear for medical use, but after that, 3M recommended that we work on developing and promoting new technology. Therefore, we launched the Comply
TM brand as a hearing aid business venture company, making use of the knowledge we gained through the development of cutting-edge technologies related to ears and hearing. It was 1986. For a while, I worked at 3M and also ran the Comply
TM hearing aid business. > business independently and up to the present. In this interview, Mr. Oliveira (left)'s partner, Mr. Dee Oliveira (right), was also present. The brand name "TM)" is derived from the word "compliant". --
