Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Although imaging is one of the oldest industries, the dynamics of the industry
and technology involved are rapidly evolving. More specifically, the following
trends are driving the imaging industry:
Advances in medical diagnostic and therapeutic methodologies Overwhelming
drive in the wireless telephony end-user equipment toward aiding mobility,
miniaturization, and integration of rich multimedia capabilities Increasing
acceptance of high-definition television (HDTV) in the consumer electronics
space Steady growth in worldwide penetration of computing technologies for
personal and enterprise usage Ongoing investments in defense- and
security-related infrastructure by countries worldwide Global research and
development (R&D) activity spanning across disciplines There is no single
methodology for imaging processes; it differs vastly from application to
application. This study identifies the common threads that bind these
methodologies. These threads form a coarse template or framework of imaging
processes. Having identified these threads, the report then places the various
imaging components in their positions in this framework.
SCOPE OF STUDY
This report contains:
- Descriptions of various types of imaging components for the image capture,
image analysis and image display stages, and for medical, mass consumption and
industrial-scientific defense groups.
- The current global market status for imaging components, with trends and
forecasts for growth over the next 5 years
- Technological issues including the latest trends and a thorough patent
analysis
- Regional growth trends of end-user equipment
- Profiles of major industry players.
METHODOLOGY
The overall market size for individual components. Proportion/share of
end-user equipment with imaging applications using these components. Regional
growth trends of the end-user equipment. Segmentation of end-user equipment by
application.
INFORMATION SOURCES
This study refers to the following sources:
Industry consortia Company financial details (Form 10-K, annual reports)
Industry insights in form of published opinions Industry sources
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