One of the most significant challenges in certifying the Smart Bolus was its unique application—the device operates inside a cow’s stomach. Standard certification tests, particularly those for FCC and IC, could not accommodate the device’s intended environment. Simulating its performance in a live animal was impractical due to ethical and logistical constraints.
To overcome this, we worked with the client to identify the attenuation from inside the cow to free space and adhere to relevant regulations. We also developed and prepared cow body phantoms to enable accurate testing of the device’s performance. Our team worked closely with regulatory bodies, providing detailed documentation and demonstrations to gain their acceptance of the phantom as a valid testing method.
Through these efforts, we successfully gained the acceptance of both FCC and IC for our testing approach, facilitating global certifications and positioning the technology for market entry.