The "Works with Microsoft HealthVault" Logo Program for Devices

The HealthVault logo helps give consumers confidence that a device is compatible with HealthVault, and associates the device with a premium, trouble-free experience. The logo allows customers to quickly identify products that are designed to work with HealthVault and meet the usability and performance requirements. For the consumers who are looking for a device that works with HealthVault, the devices with a logo will have an advantage over those without one.

Before a device manufacturer can qualify to display a “Works with Microsoft HealthVault” logo on products and packaging, the device needs to be certified by a Microsoft-designated independent testing organization to ensure that certain standards of quality and usability are met.

All manufacturers must sign one HealthVault Solution Provider Agreement and a Schedule B for each product that will use the logo.  Once the device passes certification, the manufacturer needs to submit the Schedule B and wait for Microsoft to counter sign and return it before they can use the logo.  Please contact hvbd@microsoft.com to obtain a copy of the HealthVault Solution Provider Agreement or the Schedule B.

The following steps help guide a device manufacturer through the process:

Step 1: Develop a HealthVault compatible driver for your device

Manufacturers wishing to connect their devices to a PC to upload data to HealthVault must develop a driver that is compatible with HealthVault Connection Center (HVCC).  HVCC is an application that runs on the PC and manages the data exchange between the device and HealthVault.

There are many different types of HealthVault enabled devices today some of which are fitness watches, pulse oximeters, blood pressure devices, peak flow meters, weight/body composition scales, and pedometers.  The HealthVault team encourages the addition of new device types and different varieties of the current device types.

Step 2: Test Your Device

The Works with Microsoft HealthVault Test Kit includes the requirements, test procedures, and tools required to self test your device prior to submitting to a Microsoft-designated independent testing lab (ITL).  The ITL will use the same requirements, test procedure and tools to verify your device has passed the tests.

Currently, National Technical Systems (NTS) is the only certified independent test lab authorized by Microsoft for the HealthVault Device Program.  Please contact NTS when you are ready to submit your device for testing.

Self-Testing

The Works with Microsoft HealthVault Test Kit includes a set of HealthVault Logo Testing Instructions. Manufacturers are encouraged to self test their devices using these test cases prior to submitting to the ITL to increase their chances of passing the verification test.

Note: The devices that are submitted to the testing lab for verification must have the firmware that will be released to market. Therefore, you should self test using that firmware.

Verification Testing

Once your product passes the self-test, submit your device to the ITL for verification. Be sure the device is programmed with the firmware you will be releasing to market, as this is requirement for certification.

Please contact the ITL for important information including the specifics on the process for submitting your products.

When you pass the test, the ITL will notify you and Microsoft.

Once you are notified by the ITL that you have passed, you are ready to complete and submit the Schedule B.

NOTE:The HealthVault testing process does not replace Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) testing, which is also a requirement for obtaining the HealthVault logo.

Step 3: Complete the Logo License

If you have not already signed a HealthVault solution provider agreement including a logo license for the program, contact hvbd@microsoft.com to get started.

Once the ITL notifies you of passing the test, complete a Schedule B of the HealthVault Solution Provider Agreement for each product that has passed, and for which you want to use the logo.

Send the Schedule B, with all your relevant product and company information filled in, to hvbd@microsoft.com along with the email address of the person who will sign for your company. Microsoft will send the document for electronic signature, and when executed by both parties you will receive an electronically signed original.

Note: You must have the contract and the schedule B signed by Microsoft before you can use the logo on your product.  No product can receive the logo until a Schedule B has been signed specifically for that product.

Step 4: Using the Logo

Once you receive the original schedule B signed by Microsoft, you can contact hvbrand@microsoft.com to request logos, marketing materials, and guidelines.

NOTE: For any questions or concerns regarding branding guidelines, please contact hvbrand@microsoft.com.