WTRS Wireless Sensor Network Technology Trends Report

Abstract

The WTRS Wireless Sensor Network Technology Trends Report, Q3 2009 edition, analyzes and forecasts the market for Wireless Sensor Networks. The report includes a thorough evaluation of emerging Wireless Sensor Network technologies and associated software including ZigBee, Z-Wave, Low Power WiFi, IEEE 802.15.4, and other options.

• tracks the formation of industry alliances and SIGs
• describes the development of standards
• analyzes the potential market opportunities for component OEMs
• examines initial versus long-range drivers in the market
• analyzes potential partnership opportunities and existing alliances
• contains an in-depth assessment and analysis of chipset features
• evaluates energy harvesting technologies applicable to wireless sensor networks
• analyzes potential markets for wireless sensor networks
• evaluates OEM activities
• reviews strategic partnerships and industry trends

The report also provides 5-year forecasts of various emerging wireless sensor network technologies that detail sales volume, unit shipments, and average selling price by vertical market segment as well as by geography. Applications forecast include Agriculture, Building Automation, Consumer, Home Area Network, Industrial Automation, Medical, Security, Smart Metering, and Transportation. Historical price and volume data is also included.

Scope

• This report covers emerging Wireless Sensor and Control Network technologies and protocols including IEEE 802.15.4, ZigBee, EnOcean, Z-Wave, and Low Power WiFi.
• The report tracks the formation of industry alliances and SIGs, development of standards, analyzes the potential market opportunities for component OEMs, describes initial versus long-range drivers in the market, and analyzes potential partnership opportunities and existing alliances.
• The report is an in-depth assessment and analysis of chipsets and includes extensive analysis of the various sensor and M2M network layers. It is also and above all an analysis of potential markets, an evaluation of the participating OEMs, and a review of strategic partnerships and of industry trends.
• The report also details sales volume, unit shipments, and average selling price by vertical market segment as well as by geography, all segmented into three global GDP growth scenarios.