Andrea Obtains Another Patent To Protect Its Beam Forming Technology

BOHEMIA, N.Y., Aug. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrea Electronics Corporation (OTCBB: ANDR), a leading developer of hardware and software microphone technologies, today announced the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 8,818,000 covering a stereo headset with acoustic beam forming technology. Andrea's latest invention provides solutions for the convenient and unencumbered use of high fidelity, far field noise canceling microphones. In particular, the patent discloses a stereo headset with an integrated array of microphones that utilize algorithms to enhance audio quality. The novel headset improves performance, convenience, and comfort for users. The latest grant from the Patent Office is further evidence of Andrea's continuing commitment to build innovations around the concept of core microphone array technologies.

An American Innovator
Andrea Electronics is an American-owned business since 1934. In the early 40's, Andrea was one of the very first elite U.S. television manufacturers. In the 60's the company designed the capsule's intercom communication system used in the first manned Mercury space flight and military intercoms for F16 fighter jets and helicopters. Andrea's microphone array and other advanced noise cancellation technologies have been embedded into hundreds of millions of computers and other devices. SuperBeam Stereo Array Microphone headsets and DA- 250 digital microphone stand alone solution for OEMs are among the latest innovations from Andrea Electronics.

About Andrea Electronics
Andrea Electronics Corporation designs, develops and manufactures audio technologies and equipment for enhancing applications requiring high performance quality voice input. The company's patented Digital Super Directional Array (DSDATM), patented PureAudioTM and patented EchoStopTM far-field microphone technologies enhance a wide range of audio products to eliminate background noise and ensure the optimum performance of voice applications. Visit Andrea Electronics' website at www.AndreaElectronics.com or call 1-800-442-7787.

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