Introduction
Some of the greatest innovations of the modern era have been realized by companies collaborating together to set standards. This ensures interoperability between devices and safer, more reliable products. Just look at how MP3 revolutionized the way we store and enjoy music! Philips IP&S has contributed to many breakthrough technological standards. We also keep abreast of the latest developments, acting as a key contributor to many governing boards and implementing policies that adhere to standards across a variety of sectors.
In today’s society, standards are crucial. Having industry standards ensures devices can work easily and intelligently together, benefiting both consumers and manufacturers. Consumers gain devices that are safer, more reliable and easier to use. Manufacturers that cooperate in creating new standards can reduce development costs and the risks involved in bringing new technologies to market. This can result in the growth of new and existing markets, and increased economies of scale.
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Contact usInteroperability Standards
Today’s devices are more connected than ever before. This means interoperability is essential for customers and manufacturers and open standards will lead to faster growth of the market. As Philips we have a long history of active participation in setting activities of interoperability standards such as the DICOM, HL7, IHE, Continua, HDMI, the Wi-Fi Alliance, IEEE, etc. Apart from offering technical contributions and performing technical editing work, we have also been leading the foundation of newly established standards bodies such as The Wireless Power Consortium.
Regulatory standards
Regulatory standards protect the public’s interest and also your own. They manage societal risks that may stick to products and services by mandating safety, environmental friendliness, privacy and so on. These regulations are enforced to ensure compliance and to foster a level playing field between economic actors.
Philips helps to shape regulatory standards, as they prevent a race to the bottom that would go at the expense of aspects like safety. By co-developing them we can ensure efficient and effective regulations. This creates trust with buyers and helps avoid economic or ecological damage.
Medical body area networks (MBAN)
Wireless technology is ideal for patient monitoring in hospitals. However, as clinicians rely on the readings, connections must be uninterrupted.
History
Philips IP&S has contributed to many breakthrough technological standards
In fact, we have been contributing to international standards, both at the technical and governance level, since the early 1920s. Some of our most recent contributions can be found in the digital audio/video, mobile communication, healthcare and wireless connectivity sectors. And certain innovations such as: DAB, CD/DVD/Blu-Ray, IHE, GSM, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and a host of others would not have been possible without the proper standards being established.
We have been involved in standards activities, driving specifications work as well as holding board positions with many organizations and consortia, for many years. By working together with standards bodies, we have helped accelerate a variety of industry-wide technological solutions that have benefited many products.
