EN IEC 63203-402-1:2022

Wearable electronic devices and technologies - Part 402-1: Performance measurement of fitness wearables - Test methods of glove-type motion sensors for measuring finger movements

IEC 63203-402-1:2022 specifies test methods for wearable glove-type motion sensors to measure finger movements. The measurement methods include goniometric parameters related to the finger postures and flexion dynamics. Glove-type motion sensors are the type of gloves considered within the scope of this document for testing and measurement. This document describes direct and indirect measurement methods. In the direct measurement method, the angles of the joints of each finger are directly measured by a goniometer. The indirect method uses a measurement device such as a servomotor-based angle-measuring device. This document is applicable to angle measurement of all gloves with glove-type motion sensors without limitation of the device technology or size.

Tragbare elektronische Geräte und Technologien - Teil 402-1: Performance Messung von Fitness Wearables - Prüfverfahren für handschuhartige Bewegungssensoren zur Messung von Fingerbewegungen

Technologies et dispositifs électroniques prêts-à-porter - Partie 402-1: Mesure des performances des dispositifs prêts-à-porter d’activité physique - Méthodes d’essai des capteurs de mouvement type gant pour le mesurage des mouvements digitaux

L'IEC 63203-402-1:2022 spécifie les méthodes d'essai des capteurs de mouvement type gant prêts-à-porter pour le mesurage des mouvements digitaux. Les méthodes de mesure comprennent les paramètres goniométriques relatifs à la position et à la dynamique de flexion des doigts. Les capteurs de mouvement type gant sont les types de gants couverts par le présent document pour les essais et mesurages. Le présent document décrit les méthodes de mesure directe et indirecte. Dans la méthode de mesure directe, les angles des articulations de chaque doigt sont mesurés directement par un goniomètre. La méthode de mesure indirecte utilise un dispositif de mesure tel qu’un dispositif de mesure d’angle à servomoteur. Le présent document est applicable au mesurage d’angle de tous les gants ayant des capteurs de mouvement type gant sans limitation de technologie ou de taille du dispositif.

Nosljive elektronske naprave in tehnologije - 402-1. del: Merjenje zmogljivosti nosljivih izdelkov za fitnes - Preskusne metode senzorjev gibanja v rokavicah za merjenje premikov prstov (IEC 63203-402-1:2022)

Standard IEC 63203-402-1:2022 določa preskusne metode za nosljive senzorje gibanja v rokavicah za merjenje premikov prstov. Merilne metode vključujejo goniometrične parametre, povezane s položaji prstov in dinamiko upogiba. Senzorji gibanja v rokavicah so vrsta rokavic, ki spadajo na področje uporabe tega dokumenta za preskušanje in merjenje. Ta dokument opisuje neposredne in posredne merilne metode. Pri neposredni merilni metodi se koti členkov posameznega prsta izmerijo neposredno z goniometrom. Posredna metoda uporablja merilno napravo (npr. naprava za merjenje kotov na osnovi servomotorja). Ta dokument se uporablja za merjenje kotov vseh rokavic z vgrajenimi s senzorji gibanja, brez omejitev glede tehnologije ali velikosti naprave.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 15-Dec-2022
• ICS: 31.020 - Electronic components in general
• Technical Committee: CLC/SR 124 - Wearable Electronic Devices and Technologies
• Drafting Committee: IEC/TC 124 - Wearable electronic devices and technologies
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 16-Dec-2022
• Completion Date: 16-Dec-2022
• Ref Project: SIST EN IEC 63203-402-1:2023 - Wearable electronic devices and technologies - Part 402-1: Performance measurement of fitness wearables - Test methods of glove-type motion sensors for measuring finger movements (IEC 63203-402-1:2022)

Overview

EN IEC 63203-402-1:2022 specifies standardized test methods for glove-type motion sensors used to measure finger movements in wearable fitness devices. The standard defines how to measure goniometric parameters related to finger postures and flexion dynamics, and it covers both direct and indirect measurement approaches. It applies to all gloves with embedded motion sensors regardless of device technology or size, providing a consistent framework for angle measurement and performance evaluation of fitness wearables and smart textile gloves.

Key Topics and Requirements

• Scope and applicability
  • Test methods target glove-mounted sensors for gesture recognition, finger tracking and motion capture.
  • Applicable to resistive, capacitive, piezoelectric and other sensor technologies (see Annex A).
• Measurement methods
  • Direct measurement: joint angles of each finger are measured directly using a goniometer (manual/clinical goniometry).
  • Indirect measurement: uses a mechanical measurement device (for example a servomotor-based angle-measuring device) to impose or measure joint angles and compare sensor outputs.
• Goniometric parameters
  • Focus on finger joint angles (DIP, PIP, IP, MCP), posture metrics and dynamic flexion characteristics.
• Test conditions and preparation
  • Standard describes conditioning, glove preparation, test setups and repeatable procedures to ensure comparable results across devices.
• Reporting
  • Required test report content includes measurement data, comparisons (tables for glove sensor vs goniometer/servomotor), test environment and device configuration.
• Normative references
  • Linked standards include IEC 62047-6, IEC 62951-1, ISO 291 and ISO 21420 which inform materials testing, conditioning and protective glove requirements.

Applications

• Product development & R&D: design verification and sensor selection for glove-based motion capture and gesture interfaces.
• Quality control & manufacturing: production verification, calibration checks and batch acceptance testing for wearable gloves.
• Certification & compliance labs: standardized test procedures for independent performance evaluation and documentation.
• Use cases: fitness tracking, rehabilitation monitoring, VR/AR hand controllers, ergonomic assessment and sports performance analysis.

Who should use this standard

• Wearable device manufacturers, smart textile developers, test laboratories, certification bodies, and researchers working on hand-motion sensing and finger movement analytics.

Related Standards

• IEC 62047-6 - MEMS axial fatigue testing
• IEC 62951-1 - Bending tests for flexible conductive films
• ISO 291 - Standard atmospheres for testing
• ISO 21420 - Protective gloves - general requirements

This standard helps ensure repeatable, comparable angle-measurement results for glove-type motion sensors, supporting reliable performance claims and interoperability across the wearable fitness market.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2023
Nosljive elektronske naprave in tehnologije - 402-1. del: Merjenje zmogljivosti
nosljivih izdelkov za fitnes - Preskusne metode senzorjev gibanja v rokavicah za
merjenje premikov prstov (IEC 63203-402-1:2022)
Wearable electronic devices and technologies - Part 402-1: Performance measurement
of fitness wearables - Test methods of glove-type motion sensors for measuring finger
movements (IEC 63203-402-1:2022)
Tragbare elektronische Geräte und Technologien - Teil 402-1: Performance Messung
von Fitness Wearables - Prüfverfahren für handschuhartige Bewegungssensoren zur
Messung von Fingerbewegungen (IEC 63203-402-1:2022)
Technologies et dispositifs électroniques prêts-à-porter - Partie 402-1: Mesure des
performances des dispositifs prêts-à-porter d’activité physique - Méthodes d’essai des
capteurs de mouvement type gant pour le mesurage des mouvements digitaux (IEC
63203-402-1:2022)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 63203-402-1:2022
ICS:
31.080.99 Drugi polprevodniški elementi Other semiconductor devices
59.080.80 Inteligentne tekstilije Smart textiles
97.220.01 Športna oprema in Sports equipment and
pripomočki na splošno facilities in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 63203-402-1

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM December 2022
ICS 31.020
English Version
Wearable electronic devices and technologies - Part 402-1:
Performance measurement of fitness wearables - Test methods
of glove-type motion sensors for measuring finger movements
(IEC 63203-402-1:2022)
Technologies et dispositifs électroniques prêts-à-porter - Tragbare elektronische Geräte und Technologien - Teil 402-
Partie 402-1: Mesure des performances des dispositifs 1: Performance Messung von Fitness Wearables -
prêts-à-porter d'activité physique - Méthodes d'essai des Prüfverfahren für handschuhartige Bewegungssensoren zur
capteurs de mouvement type gant pour le mesurage des Messung von Fingerbewegungen
mouvements digitaux (IEC 63203-402-1:2022)
(IEC 63203-402-1:2022)
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European foreword
The text of document 124/195/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 63203-402-1, prepared by IEC/TC 124
"Wearable electronic devices and technologies" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and
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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the
relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available
here: www.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 62047-6 - Semiconductor devices - Micro- EN 62047-6 -
electromechanical devices - Part 6: Axial
fatigue testing methods of thin film
materials
IEC 62951-1 - Semiconductor devices - Flexible and - -
stretchable semiconductor devices - Part 1:
Bending test method for conductive thin
films on flexible substrates
ISO 291 - Plastics - Standard atmospheres for EN ISO 291 -
conditioning and testing
ISO 21420 2020 Protective gloves - General requirements EN ISO 21420 2020
and test methods
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physique – Méthodes d’essai des capteurs de mouvement type gant pour le

mesurage des mouvements digitaux

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
3.1 General terms . 5
3.2 Angle between finger joints . 6
4 Test conditions and method . 7
4.1 Test conditions . 7
4.2 Preparation of gloves under test . 7
4.3 Test methods . 7
4.3.1 Direct measurement test procedure: angle between finger joints. 7
4.3.2 Indirect measurement test procedure: angle between finger joints with
sensors. 9
5 Test report . 11
Annex A (informative) Glove-type motion sensors . 13
A.1 Glove-type motion sensors . 13
A.2 Examples by sensing type . 13
A.2.1 Schematic of a resistive-type glove sensor . 13
A.2.2 Schematic of a capacitive-type glove sensor . 14
A.2.3 Schematic of a piezoelectric-type glove sensor . 14
Bibliography . 15

Figure 1 – Position of DIP, PIP, IP and MCP . 7
Figure 2 – Direct measurement method using a manual goniometer . 8
Figure 3 – Test setup based on the servomotor for sensor angle measurement . 10
Figure 4 – Test procedure of angle measurement in the wearable glove based on the
servomotor. 10
Figure A.1 – Examples of glove-type motion sensors . 13
Figure A.2 – Schematic of a resistive-type glove sensor . 13
Figure A.3 – Schematic of a capacitive-type glove sensor . 14
Figure A.4 – Structure of a piezoelectric-type glove sensor . 14

Table 1 – Comparison of angle data measured with a glove sensor and goniometer . 9
Table 2 – Comparison of angle data measured with a glove sensor and servomotor . 11

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