Wireless Networks in Industrial Automation

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

• 1. Scope and Methodology
  • 1. Scope of the Research Service
  • 2. Research Methodology
• 2. Key Findings
  • 1. Technology Snapshot
  • 2. Applications Viewpoint

2. Technology and Applications Viewpoint

• 1. Technology Primer and Standards
  • 1. Constitution of Wireless Sensor Networks
  • 2. IEEE 802.15.4 and Bluetooth Standards
  • 3. Wireless Mesh Networks
• 2. Applications Analysis for Wireless Networks in Industrial Automation
  • 1. Core Industrial Applications for Wireless Sensor Networks
  • 2. Wireless Networks for Automatic Meter Reading
  • 3. Applications for Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • 4. Advancements in Machine to Machine (M2M) Technology
• 3. Wireless Sensor Netwroks and Technology Trends
  • 1. The Adoption of Wireless Mesh Networks for Industrial Automation
  • 2. Development of Software for Sensor Network Applications
  • 3. Wireless Networks in Industrial Automation--The Future
• 4. Wireless Standards and Related Technology Trends
  • 1. The Adoption of the Zigbee Standard
  • 2. Performance of Proprietary Standards
  • 3. Emergence of Ultrawideband Technology

3. Technology Adoption Factor Analysis

• 1. Analysis of Technology Drivers
  • 1. Cost Reduction and Return of Investment
  • 2. The Advent of Smart Wireless Sensing Devices
  • 3. The Need of Higher Reliability and Lower Power Consumption
  • 4. Requirement of Higher Functionality from Wireless Devices
  • 5. Factors Driving M2M Technology and Markets
• 2. Analysis of Technology Challenges
  • 1. Issues Impeding Uptake of Wireless Sensor Networks
  • 2. Cost of Wireless Sensor Network Infrastructure and Installation

4. Innovative Developments in Wireless Networks for Industrial Automation

• 1. Developments and Innovations in Companies
  • 1. End-to-End M2M Communication Solutions Create Greater Value
  • 2. RF Modules for License Free Operation in ISM Bands
  • 3. Sensicast Mesh Networking Technology for Industrial Automation
  • 4. Advancements in Low Energy Wireless Mesh/ FHSS
  • 5. Expanding GPRS Networks Drive M2M Technology
  • 6. Opportunistic Networks that Reduce Wireless Deployment Costs
  • 7. M2M Solutions by nPhase Creates New Business Model
  • 8. Wireless Gas Detection System For Safety
  • 9. Innovative Application for Ultrawideband Technology
  • 10. MESH Radio with Higher Reliability for Process Control
• 2. Research & Development
  • 1. Reconfigurable Ubiquitous Network Embedded Systems
  • 2. Revolutionary Technology for Development of Wireless Transducer Applications
  • 3. Development of Wireless Networked Microloggers
  • 4. Management of Data in Wireless Sensor Networks
  • 5. Combined Deployment of Wireless Sensors and RFID Tags
  • 6. Interfacing Bluetooth Wireless with Existing Profibus Networks
  • 7. State-of-the-Art Ultrawideband Communications
  • 8. Research Toward Large Scale Wireless Video Surveillance
  • 9. Embedded Collaborative Computing for Wireless Networks
  • 10. Cutting-Edge Research at the University of California at Berkeley
  • 11. Asset Monitoring and Tracking Using Integrated Wireless Technologies
  • 12. Monitoring of Civil Structures with Miniature Smart Sensors

5. Database of Key Industry Participants and Selected Patents

• 1. Database of Key Industry Participants
  • 1. Corporate
  • 2. Academic & Research Organisations
• 2. Key Patents & Glossary
  • 1. United States Patents
  • 2. Patents from Rest of the World
  • 3. Glossary

6. Frost & Sullivan 2006 Science & Technology Awards

• 1. Excellence in Technology
  • 1. Award Description
  • 2. Award Recipient
• 2. Technology Innovation
  • 1. Award Description
  • 2. Award Recipient
• 3. Product Innovation
  • 1. Award Description
  • 2. Award Recipient

7. Decision Support Database

• 1. Database Tables
  • 1. World PCB Sales (1999--2006)
  • 2. World Control and Instrumentation Contribution to the Electronics Industry (1999--2006)
  • 3. World Medical and Industrial Equipment Contribution to the Electronics Industry (1999--2006)
  • 4. World Radio Communication and Radar Contribution to the Electronics Industry (1999--2006)
  • 5. World Telecommunication Contribution to the Electronics Industry (1999--2006)
  • 6. World Semiconductor and Semiconductor Equipment Market (1999--2006)
  • 7. World Electronic Components Contribution to the Electronics Industry (1999--2006)