7Layers has extended its InterLab Test Solution DEVICE/UICC with a new test case package for NFC/UICC conformance test requirements of GCF and PTCRB. The ideal solution for NFC enabled mobile devices.
NFC technology
Commercial near field communication (NFC) services, using a mobile handset’s UICC as secure element, are beginning to be deployed around the world.
UICC based NFC technology enables the development of secure and user-friendly services, such as payment, identification and others. However, service providers, mobile network operators (MNOs) and implementers of mobile NFC payment services (e.g. banking, transport, access control, etc.) are concerned that mobile phones with integrated NFC technology are working correctly. To ensure Interoperability, Connectivity, Data Security and Accountability of UICC based NFC services, standardization organizations have therefore developed requirements and specifications that have to be fulfilled by NFC-enabled mobile phones.
NFC test requirements of GCF and PTCRB
The GSMA has stated its requirements in the GSMA TS.27 NFC Handset Test Book, which covers technologies such as the Secure Element Access Control (SEAC), the Open Mobile API (OMAPI), the remote management of NFC services, enhancement to SWP/HCI testing, and Near Field Communication (NFC) itself.
These requirements are now mandatory for GCF and PTCRB certification. Successful conformance testing of NFC-enabled phones according to the respective GCF and/or PTCRB work items are important for manufacturers that want to enter the North American, European or Asian market.
NFC testing supported by the
InterLab Test Solution DEVICE/UICC
To cover the new NFC test requirements of GCF and PTCRB, it is necessary to jointly handle a mobile device, a UICC simulator, an NFC reader and a network emulator. Such a complex test set-up however can easily lead to faulty test results, based on handling errors.
Our InterLab Test Solution DEVICE/UICC
supports the automated handling of connected test equipment and the devices under tests. Thanks to our reasonable pricing policies, it can be used both for development purposes AND conformance testing.
It can be ordered with a choice of various test case packages
• 3G USIM/USAT test platform
• LTE USIM/USAT test platform
• CMCC LTE DEVICE/UICC test platform
• Verizon LTE DEVICE/UICC test platform
and now also offers the new
NFC/UICC test platform
The new test platform relates to conformance testing in accordance with GCF-WI-176 and PTCRB-RFT-123 services for NFC enabled mobile devices.
For more information please contact: [email protected]
About 7Layers
7Layers is an international group of engineering & test centers and a specialist in wireless technologies, offering services and products that support the set-up and maintenance of Smart Services, which play an important role in the Internet of Things. 7Layers supports stakeholders in Smart Services processes, such as manufacturers and suppliers of connected devices, wireless component manufacturers, network operators, Smart Services service providers, data platform providers and the service delivery actions. To describe the set-up and continuous monitoring tasks necessary to maintain Smart Services processes, 7Layers uses its SODA model which depicts smart services in terms of a dynamic “circular” process.
7Layers runs accredited Test Houses in the USA, Germany, China, Korea and Japan that offer conformance and interoperability testing, certification and global type approval. The 7Layers Systems House offers product and Smart Services development and integration support, development of test specifications and test cases, as well as InterLab test solutions and test management systems. The 7Layers Software House provides the InterLab Software System for the systematic verification & validation of complex high-tech products. 7Layers belongs to the Bureau Veritas Group, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification, serving a large variety of industries.
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