Direct answer: Start with the care workflow, user ability and response owner, then define hardware, communication, data, evidence and acceptance requirements.
Decision framework
A practical requirements framework for distributors and solution providers planning smart aging hardware OEM/ODM.
What to document
- Intended user and care workflow
- Environment, power, communications and interfaces
- Alarm, acknowledgment and escalation behavior
- Privacy, cybersecurity and account ownership
- Model-specific evidence, sample tests and acceptance criteria
Verification boundary
Final specifications, standards, certificates, pricing and lead times must be confirmed for the selected model and destination market in current project documents.