Wireless USB (WUSB) Devices: Market Research Report

August 2011 | 294 pages | ID: WA9C20BC50FEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Wireless USB (WUSB) Devices in Thousand Units.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2008 through 2017.

The report profiles 49 companies including many key and niche players such as Alereon, Inc., Artaflex Inc., Belkin International, Inc., Cypress Semiconductor Corporation, D-Link Corporation, Fujitsu Technology Solutions, Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd., Hewlett-Packard Company, Intel Corporation, Samsung, TRENDnet, Unigen Corporation, Veebeam, and Wisair Ltd.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Contents

1.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

2.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN): A Quick Primer
Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communications Poised to Explode
Interest in Short-Range Radio Solutions for Connectivity Surges
Wireless USB: A Key Beneficiary of the Trend
Market Opportunity
Computer Applications
Mobile Applications
Consumer Applications
Growth Drivers, Trends & Issues
Success Belongs to the Wireless
Increase in the Number of Mobile Internet Devices Spur Growth for WUSB
Industry Support – A Shot in Arm
Online Video Activity Spur Wireless USB Adoption
Wireless USB 1.1 Delivers Performance Enhancements to Wireless USB technology
A Comparison of Wireless USB 1.1 with Other Digital RF Systems
Transition to SuperSpeed USB
WiMedia Transfers Technology to USB-IF and BT-SIG
Will Ultrawideband Technology Phase Out?
Outlook

3.PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Personal Area Networks (PAN): An Introduction
Network Characteristics
IEEE Standards for Personal Area Networks
Technological Challenges & Limitations
Future Outlook
Key PAN Technologies
Bluetooth
ZigBee
Z-Wave
Universal Serial Bus (USB): An Evolutionary Scan
Certified Wireless USB (WUSB): A Special Focus
Operational Speed and Range
Benefits
Compatibility
Architecture
Security
Network Interference
SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0)
USB 2.0 vs USB 3.0
Select PAN Associations
Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
WiMedia Alliance
ZigBee Alliance

4.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS

Intellinet Network Solutions Unveils Wireless USB Network Adapters
EZAir Launches Wireless USB Product Line in Spain
Digisol Rolls Out Wireless USB Adapter
TP-LINK Unveils a Mini Wireless USB Adapter
CYP Unveils Wireless USB to HDMI Converter
Warpia Rolls Out StreamHD
Ricoh Company Submits Patent Application for Wireless USB Device
Intel Corp Takes Over SySDSoft
TRENDnet® Unveils Novel Dual Band Wireless USB Adapter
Staccato’s Wireless USB solution To Power the Imation Wireless Projection Link
Pioneer Selects iCON USB Modem for Car Navigation System
Samsung Electronics Launches Novel Wireless USB SOC
Wisair Introduces Novel WUSB Chipset
Alereon Launches Novel NoWire Wireless USB Extender
Devolo AG to Introduce Wireless USB and Powerline Portfolio
Sierra Wireless Introduces AirCard® USB 307 Modem on Telefonica’s HSPA+ Network
Verizon Wireless Unveils USB Wireless Modem
USB-IF Announces New Wireless USB Products
Belkin’s WUSB Hub Receives European Approval
Alereon Acquires Business Unit from Stonestreet One

5.FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

Alereon, Inc. (USA)
Artaflex Inc (Canada)
Belkin International, Inc. (USA)
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (USA)
D-Link Corporation (Taiwan)
Fujitsu Technology Solutions (Germany)
Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)
Hewlett-Packard Company (USA)
Intel Corporation (USA)
Samsung (South Korea)
TRENDnet (USA)
Unigen Corporation (USA)
Veebeam (USA)
Wisair Ltd. (Israel)

6.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 1. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless USB Devices by Region/Country – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. World 10-Year Perspective For Wireless USB Devices by Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets for Years 2008, 2011 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7.UNITED STATES

Market Analysis

Table 3. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in ‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

8.CANADA

Market Analysis

Table 4. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in ‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

9.JAPAN

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

UWB Takes Off in Japan

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 5. Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in ‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

10.EUROPE

Market Analysis

Table 6. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless USB Devices by Region/ Country - France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in ‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. European 10-Year Perspective for Wireless USB Devices by Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom and Rest of Europe Markets Independently for Years 2008, 2011 and 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

10A.FRANCE

Market Analysis

Table 8. French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in ‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

10B.GERMANY

Market Analysis

Table 9. German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in ‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

10C.ITALY

Market Analysis

Table 10. Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in ‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

10D.UNITED KINGDOM

Market Analysis

Table 11. UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in ‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

10E.REST OF EUROPE

Market Analysis

Table 12. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in ‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

11.ASIA-PACIFIC

Market Analysis

Table 13. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in ‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

12.LATIN AMERICA

Market Analysis

Table 14. Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in ‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

13.REST OF WORLD

Market Analysis

Table 15. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in ‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Total Companies Profiled: 49 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 53)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Japan
Europe
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)