On-device transcription

On-device transcription makes wearable audio more private and more useful.

Transcription is powerful, but sending every sensitive audio moment away for processing is not always the right tradeoff. Just Summit is exploring on-device-first transcription and summarisation for wearable audio recall.

Privacy-first, local-first product direction for sensitive listening workflows.

  • Local-first processing direction for sensitive audio
  • Battery-aware and thermal-aware design considerations
  • Deferred processing where real-time transcription is not necessary

Why on-device matters

Local processing can reduce exposure of sensitive audio, improve user control, and make the product less dependent on network conditions when capture happens.

The embedded constraints are real

Wearable audio systems must account for battery life, thermal load, memory limits, packet loss, storage limits, and recovery after power loss. Those constraints shape the final experience.

Deferred processing can be a feature

Not every moment needs instant transcription. Some audio can be captured securely and processed later when power, thermals, and user context make more sense.

Frequently asked

Common questions, answered plainly.

Straight answers about how Just Summit is being built, what the presale covers, and what buyers can expect as the first batch moves forward.

Is on-device transcription always real time?

No. Real-time processing is one option, but deferred processing can be more practical for battery, heat, and reliability.

Why use headphones for transcription?

Headphones are already close to the audio experience. That makes them a natural place to explore capture, marking, and recall workflows.