TUV Rheinland Launches the World's First Certification Standard for Wearable Devices

TUV Rheinland Launches the World's First Certification Standard for Wearable Devices

HONG KONG, July 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Wearable devices are the hot topics in

recent years to the extent that they are expected to become mainstream consumer

electronics before long. With the sale of wearable devices on the rise,

numerous companies have contributed to R&D, but product safety, performance,

interoperability and durability still exhibit room for improvement. To address

this gap, TUV  Rheinland has launched the world's first certification standard

for wearable devices to help manufacturers stand out and gain a competitive

edge. This certification will also help consumers choose the safest

high-quality wearable devices while promoting industry development.

20120425171403109137-l To meet the certification requirement, wearable devices

must fulfil three requirements: safety, smart function and wearable function.

Such devices are expected to integrate into the user's life as seamlessly as

possible, which may mean close contact with the user to collect data for long

periods. Users' primary concern is device safety, and we test the safety of the

device, the battery and the power adapter. Wireless connectivity,

electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and hazardous substance use are also

concerns in minimising the potential hazards of wearable devices.

The use and experience of wearable devices are directly affected by users'

habits. TUV Rheinland's wearable device certification process assesses the

durability, environmental adaptability, skin contact, battery characteristics

and electromagnetic interference of devices and components to ensure

comfortable fit and ease of use.

In addition to assessing the safety and wearable functioning of the devices,

our certification process also assess smart functions, the responses of

imbedded sensors and the information security, connectivity, assessability and

data analysis capabilities of the devices and their processors (smart phones,

tablets, PCs, cloud processors, etc.).

TUV Rheinland's wearable devices certification is setting the world's first

industry standard to help manufacturers succeed in this competitive market and

support future development.

For more information, please contact:

Simon Hung

Tel: +852-2192-1948

Email: Simon.Hung@tuv.com <mailto:Simon.Hung@tuv.com>

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