The tests of the products for their publication in the website OrientaTech are carried out from two points of view:
When establishing the technical verification procedure, it should be noted that there is no standard procedure for the valuation of social technology products because these technologies cover various functionalities and applications, however, a defined test methodology has been developed depending on the type of technology or product.
This methodology is based on the verification of some general criteria supported by indicators that allow to register a level of compliance of the criteria by the devices or applications.
The main criteria for technical verification are as follows:
The team in charge of managing this technological verification, is made up of engineers specialized in the social application of technology from TECSOS Foundation.
The tests are carried out in a uniform, consistent objective and in accordance with established regulations.
They are evaluated through predefined checklists based on the device being reviewed.
The evaluation criteria are evaluated by means of a scale, where each parameter is valued between 1 and 5 points and generates a final average score.
A technical verification report is made with the conclusions obtained according to the criteria assessed, the problems encountered and the recommendations proposed, highlighting points of improvement and highlights that the solution provides technically.
The tests are performed in a laboratory space designed for this purpose equipped with calibrated devices that allow different measures to be taken to estimate the parameters previously mentioned in the section of verification criteria.
In this way it is intended to carry out a validation of the products in their application in a real environment and to evaluate the sensations that the users have during their use.
in parallel to the technical verification carried out by technology personnel, the product will be provided through CRE's and other associations to end users with similar needs to the actual users and potential customers of the product.
In this way it is intended to carry out a validation of the products in their application in a real environment and to evaluate the sensations that the users have during their use.
The main social validation criteria are as follows:
The validation of the products and services that will be tested and analyzed from the TECSOS Foundation seeks a complete view of the operation.
In addition to the technical staff, team of volunteers and social organizations, are involved in tests of greater scope, which evaluates the impact on real users.
Therefore, it is only necessary to put yourself in the place of "customers" of the product, and guided by checkpoints and evaluation questionnaires, the degree of efficiency, efficiency and satisfaction with which the designed devices can be successfully used .
The figures of "testers" are, on the one hand, volunteers of the Spanish Red Cross and, on the other, groups of elderly people, with disabilities or other groups of interest.
The tests will be carried out in the form of Validation Sessions with users within the laboratory in some cases and tests of greater long duration in real environments in other cases.
The scoring system for the social validation criteria is analogous to that of social verification in such a way that the different verification criteria are evaluated by means of a scale, where each parameter is valued between 1 and 5 points and a definitive average score is generated.
A social validation report is made with the conclusions obtained according to the assessed criteria, the problems encountered and the recommendations that are proposed, highlighting points of improvement and highlights that the solution contributes to the users.