REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
- The global market for wireless sensor devices used in end vertical applications totaled $532 million in 2010 and $790 million in 2011. This market is expected to increase at a 43.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and reach an estimated $4.7 billion by 2016.
- The Americas market segment for wireless sensor devices was worth $392 million in 2011. This figure is expected to increase to $2.1 billion by 2016, a CAGR of 39.9% between 2011 and 2016.
- The U.S. in many ways is a thought leader in the wireless sensor network space in the Americas region. This segment was worth $336 million in 2011 and is expected to reach $1.6 billion by 2016, a CAGR of 36.1% between 2011 and 2016.
REPORT SCOPE
INTRODUCTION
Wireless sensor devices connect sensors wirelessly among each other as well as to monitoring and management setups. While the sensing principles are consistent with that of wireline sensors, wireless sensors have the challenge of operating with an attractive form and with robust power management.
The payout is spectacular. In most cases, wireless sensors beat their wireline counterparts hands down in the following aspects:
- Physical reach
- Time to roll out and install
- Pricing
- Suitability in harsh operating environments
Wireless sensor devices are the actual sensing elements that are present in the wireless sensor networks. They do not include gateways or management software.
This report deals exclusively with wireless technologies employed in the personal area network (PAN) and local area network (LAN) topologies. It does not cover wide area networks (e.g., commercial cellular networks).
REASONS FOR DOING THE STUDY
Wireless sensor networks are the drivers of the grand scheme of the Internet of Things. This scheme visualizes the networking and connection of practically any device that can embed a communicating modem. While this premise is no doubt exciting, there are very few drivers in the near future than can pave the path for its realization. Wireless sensor networks are one of these few drivers. They are arguably the most tangible, realizable, and commercially viable drivers for the Internet of Things.
However, the fit into this grand scheme is only an aside to the wireless sensor story. The main theme here is the phenomenal amount of use cases that can be engendered by the technology. These include the wireless enablement of existing wireline sensors as well as the spawning of new use cases altogether.
Everything is, however, not all positive. The technology faces compelling technical and business challenges that need to be overcome before it can realize its potential. This report is an effort towards forecasting the market size for wireless sensor devices in the face of these challenges.
American Wireless Sensor Devices Market
Published: February 2012
No.OF Pages: 177
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Table of Contents
Chapter- 1: INTRODUCTION
STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
REASONS FOR DOING THE STUDY
SCOPE OF THE REPORT
INTENDED AUDIENCE
METHODOLOGY
INFORMATION SOURCES
AUTHOR CREDENTIALS
RELATED BCC PUBLICATIONS
BCC ON-LINE SERVICES
DISCLAIMER
Chapter- 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Summary Table : VALUE OF THE GLOBAL MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES BY END VERTICAL APPLICATION, THROUGH 2016
Summary Figure : VALUE OF THE GLOBAL MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES BY END VERTICAL APPLICATION, 2009-2016
Chapter- 3: OVERVIEW
FUNDAMENTALS OF SENSORS
WIRELESS SENSORS
INTRODUCTION TO MEASURABLE PARAMETERS
POWER MANAGEMENT IN WIRELESS SENSORS
WIRELESS WAVEFORMS—THE GENESIS OF MARKET COMPLEXITY
Chapter- 4: GLOBAL MARKETS
WIRELESS SENSOR MARKET OVERVIEW
DOMAIN-SPECIFIC MARKET: INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATIONS
DOMAIN-SPECIFIC MARKET: ECOLOGY AND AGRICULTURE
DOMAIN-SPECIFIC MARKET: LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT
DOMAIN-SPECIFIC MARKET: DEFENSE AND SURVEILLANCE
DOMAIN-SPECIFIC MARKET: MEDICINE
DOMAIN-SPECIFIC MARKET: RESIDENTIAL AUTOMATION AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT DOMAIN
Chapter- 5: REGIONAL ANALYSIS—THE AMERICAS MARKET
SALIENT ANNOUNCEMENTS IN NOVEMBER 2011
MACROECONOMIC PROFILE OF MAJOR COUNTRIES
PROSPECTS FOR INDUSTRY VERTICALS IN THE REGION
Chapter- 6: MAJOR PLAYERS—THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS, STRATEGIES AND OUTLOOK
STAKEHOLDER CATEGORIES
PROFILES OF INFLUENTIAL PLAYERS
Chapter- 7: U.S. PATENT ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION
TRENDS BY CATEGORY
TRENDS BY YEAR
TRENDS BY COUNTRY
TRENDS BY ASSIGNEE
Table 61 : ASSIGNEES OF THREE OR MORE U.S. PATENTS RELATED TO WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS, 1976 TO OCTOBER 2011
List of Tables
List of Figures