Quelle est la différence entre Spokeo et un appareil auditif ?

Spokeo n’est pas une prothèse auditive. Il s’agit d’un assistant d’écoute sans fil qui combine conduction aérienne et osseuse, pour rendre la voix de l’interlocuteur claire et intelligible. Contrairement aux appareils auditifs classiques qui nécessitent un suivi médical, Spokeo est prêt à l’emploi, sans réglage, et adapté aux personnes en perte d’autonomie.

Est-ce que Spokeo convient aux personnes âgées vivant en EHPAD ?

Oui. Spokeo est conçu pour améliorer la communication en établissement, notamment entre soignants, résidents et visiteurs. Grâce à son micro intelligent, il rend la voix de l’interlocuteur limpide dans le casque, même en environnement bruyant. C’est une alternative idéale quand l’appareillage auditif est mal toléré ou inadapté.

Spokeo fonctionne-t-il même s’il y a du bruit autour ?

Oui. Le micro intelligent de Spokeo isole la voix de l’interlocuteur en filtrant les bruits environnants. Cela permet à la personne malentendante de se concentrer sur la conversation, même dans un lieu animé comme un restaurant ou une salle commune en EHPAD.

Spokeo est-il compatible avec les appareils auditifs ?

Oui. De nombreuses personnes utilisent Spokeo en complément de leurs appareils auditifs, notamment dans les situations complexes (environnements bruyants, présence de bouchons de cérumen, perte d’autonomie). Le casque à conduction osseuse de Spokeo peut être porté sans interférer avec des aides auditives classiques.

Est-ce facile à utiliser ?

Oui. Spokeo a été conçu pour être utilisé sans réglages complexes : il suffit d’allumer le casque et le micro, qui se connectent automatiquement. Aucun smartphone n’est nécessaire, et la recharge est simple. C’est un produit prêt à l’emploi, idéal pour les proches aidants et les établissements.

À qui s’adresse Spokeo ?

Spokeo est destiné aux personnes malentendantes, en particulier celles qui ne peuvent pas ou ne veulent pas porter de prothèses auditives classiques. Il est également très utile pour les aidants, les soignants et les visiteurs souhaitant communiquer plus facilement avec une personne âgée ou en perte d’autonomie.

Spokeo: how this hearing innovation won over the jury of the Lépine Competition

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Spokeo: how this hearing innovation won over the jury of the Lépine Competition

May 26, 2025

Spokeo remporte le grand prix du concours Lépine 2025

Awarded First Prize in the 2025 Lépine Competition, Spokeo embodies accessible, effective, and human-focused hearing innovation. A look back at a technology that's revolutionizing the norms of hearing assistance.

The Lépine Competition: a showcase of French innovation

History and prestige of the Lépine Competition

For over a century, the Lépine Competition has been revealing France's most promising inventions. It's a recognized springboard for innovators seeking to promote concrete solutions to everyday problems.

Selection process and evaluation criteria

The jury, composed of experts, engineers, health professionals and institutional representatives, evaluates each project according to social utility, feasibility, originality and degree of technical innovation.

Impact of recognition at the Lépine Competition

Winning an award at the Concours Lépine provides exceptional exposure in the media and among professionals. It is a guarantee of excellence and credibility for any innovation.

List of award-winning health innovations

Connected health solutions, mobility aids, and devices that promote independence regularly win awards. Spokeo is part of this dynamic.

Spokeo: Genesis of a revolutionary hearing innovation

Initial problem and founding vision

Millions of French people suffer from hearing loss but don't use a hearing aid. Whether they refuse to use a hearing aid, lose their independence, or simply need it occasionally, the Spokeo solution was born from this observation.

Key stages of technological development

It took more than five years of research and field testing to create a wireless, easy-to-use solution with exceptional audio quality thanks to dual air and bone conduction.

Research team and expertise mobilized

The project is the result of a collaboration between hearing aid specialists, opticians, designers and engineers, united around a vision: to restore the power to hear simply.

Patented innovations at the heart of the device

The Spokeo headset features a unique, award- winning listening assistant that combines a smart, remote microphone and calibrated sound processing for optimal listening comfort.

Technical characteristics distinguished by the jury

Next-generation adaptive sound processing

Spokeo filters out ambient noise to transmit only the speaker's voice, even in a noisy environment.

Ergonomic design and user experience

Without any adjustment or fine manipulation, the device is usable from the first installation. It is suitable for the elderly as well as for caregivers and healthcare professionals.

Accessibility and democratization of hearing aids

Available without a prescription, Spokeo is an alternative for people who are far removed from traditional medical care or who are waiting for customized solutions. Moreover, Spokeo breaks the mold by primarily targeting those who speak to people with hearing loss rather than those with hearing impairments.

Sustainability and eco-responsible approach

Rechargeable by USB, guaranteed, designed to last and limit consumables, Spokeo responds to an inclusive and sustainable approach.

From reward to commercial success

Public and media reaction

The victory in the Lépine Competition generated strong media interest, relayed by professionals, communities and individuals sensitive to the issues of old age.

Testimonials from satisfied users

Caregivers, nursing homes, and individuals share their relief at regaining fluid communication with loved ones who are finally listening.

Effects of post-competition events

Positive feedback at trade fairs and institutional meetings has reassured the team of the relevance of the offer.

Business development and prospects

Thanks to the recognition of the Concours Lépine, Spokeo has expanded its distribution in France and Europe, and is opening up new perspectives in the medical and consumer sectors.

Spokeo's Impact on the Hearing Industry

Democratization of hearing assistance

By facilitating access to a simple hearing aid, Spokeo is changing the daily lives of thousands of hearing-impaired people and their interlocutors, who are often invisible in official statistics.

New paradigm between medical devices and the general public

Neither medical nor gadget, Spokeo invents a third way: intelligent, affordable listening assistance, usable by everyone without a prescription.

Contribution to raising awareness about hearing health

By highlighting the issue of unaided hearing loss, Spokeo is helping to change attitudes about hearing decline and the importance of acting early.

Future innovations and long-term vision

The Spokeo team is already preparing the next step with new features designed for caregivers, healthcare professionals, and anyone who wants to hear without barriers.