Social Alarms: Market Research Report

February 2013 | 510 pages | ID: S2612787622EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Social Alarms in US$ Million.

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

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018.

Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

The report profiles 113 companies including many key and niche players such as ADT Security Services, Inc., Aerotel Medical Systems, Alert Response, LLC, Chubb Community Care, Connect America Medical Alarm Company, King Pigeon Hi-Tech. Co., Ltd., Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V., Jontek Ltd., Ningbo Hi-Tech Park Jabo Electronics Co., Ltd., Robert Bosch GmbH, Bosch Security Systems, Tunstall Healthcare Group, and Tynetec Ltd.

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

Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

Contents

I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

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

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Social Alarms: A Prelude
Adoption of Social Care/Telecare across Countries
Current and Future Analysis
Aging Population: The Fastest Growing Demographic
Demographic Stats – Unfurling the Market Potential

Table 1. Percentage of Population Aged 65 and Above Across EU27, the US, Japan, and World (1960-2020) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 2. Ageing (65+) Demographics as % of Total Population by Country (2000, 2011, 2020) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. Life Expectancy at Birth for Select Countries (2011)

Market Trends
Varying Penetration Levels
Social Alarms – An Emerging Alternative to Residential Care
Social Alarms & Integrated Wireless Technology
Social Alarms Go Mobile
Technology Advancements: Efforts towards Enhanced User Experience
Devices with Two or More Technologies
Combining Wireless Technology and the Web
PERS Call Centers Upgrade Offerings
Ergonomics to Shape the Adoption of Social Alarms in Future
Speech-Triggered Alarms: Simplifying Usage
Reimbursement Scenario Calls for Attention
Preventive Care – The Ultimate Objective of Telecare Services
Challenges Ahead
Lack of Awareness
Lack of Infrastructure Facilities
Lack of Standards and Interoperability

2.PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Telecare: An Introduction
Types of Telecare Devices
First Generation Telecare Devices
Second Generation Telecare Devices
Third Generation Telecare Devices
What are Social Alarms?
Types of Social Alarm Systems
Emergency Alarms
Functions
Identification
Problems
PERS and Other Assistive Technology
Active and Passive Social Alarms
Mobile Monitoring Devices
S-911Locators
Breadcrumb Devices

3.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Bosch Telehealth and Bosch Care Solutions Merge with Robert Bosch Healthcare
CareTech Acquires Svenska Trygghetsjouren
Legrand Acquires Intervox Systemes
TKH Group Purchases Mextal
Medical Alarm Concepts Holding Enters into Partnership with Medical Resources
Goldshield Bags Contract from Home Group
Jontek Receives Framework Agreement from Buying Solutions
Honeywell International Acquires Matrikon
3M TAKES OVER ATTENTI HOLDINGS
Tyco International Purchases Brink's Home Security Holdings
Texecom Merges with Klaxon Signals
Per Mar Security Services Buys Digital Alarm Systems
Tynetec Takes Over Aid Call's Healthcare Division
SecurTek Monitoring Solutions Acquires Maximum Monitoring Services

4.PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS

Chubb Community Care Introduces CareUnity
Texas Instruments Launches CC1125 Sub-1 GHz RF Transceiver for Wireless Social Alarms
Cooper Unveils Emergency Assist Alarm Kit
Semtech Unveils SX1242 and SX1240 ISM-Band RF Transmitters
Visonic Launches RealAlarm Home Security Solution
Visonic Rolls Out PowerMaster-10 Wireless Alarm System
Visonic Introduces PowerG Wireless Technology
HomeFree Launches Personal Tag and Personal Watcher
Visonic Launches PowerLink2 Internet-Based Solution
YesDTC Bags Holdings Marketing Rights for MediPendant Medical Alarm Device from Medical Alarm Concepts Holdings
Visonic Unveils PowerMaxPro System
Philips Launches Innovative Lifeline with AutoAlert Service
Measurement Specialties Introduces MS5607 Pressure Sensor

5.FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

ADT Security Services, Inc. (USA)
Aerotel Medical Systems (Israel)
Alert Response, LLC (USA)
Chubb Community Care (UK)
Connect America Medical Alarm Company (USA)
King Pigeon Hi-Tech. Co., Ltd (China)
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (The Netherlands)
Jontek Ltd. (UK)
Ningbo Hi-Tech Park Jabo Electronics Co., Ltd. (China)
Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany)
Bosch Security Systems (UK)
Tunstall Healthcare Group (UK)
Tynetec Ltd. (UK)

6.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Table 4. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Social Alarm Devices by Geographic Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. World Historic Review for Social Alarm Devices by Geographic Region/Country - the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. World 15-Year Perspective for Social Alarms by Geographic Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2004, 2012 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1.THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
  Social Alarms Market on a Growth Trajectory
  A Snapshot of American Social Alarms Market Opportunity
  Aging Population – A Key Driving Factor

Table 7. Population of the US (2010, 2030 & 2050): Percentage Breakdown by Age Groups - Under 18, 18-64 years & 65+ years (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Advanced Technologies to Foster Adoption
mPERS: Transforming Elderly Care Provision
A Few Stumbling Blocks…
Strategic Corporate Developments
Product/Service Launches
Focus on Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 8. The US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Social Alarms Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. The US Historic Review for Social Alarms Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2.CANADA

A. Market Analysis
  Current and Future Analysis
  Strategic Corporate Developments
  Product/Service Launch
B. Market Analytics

Table 10. Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Social Alarms Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. Canadian Historic Review for Social Alarms Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3.JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
  Current and Future Analysis
  Social Alarms Market – An Overview
B. Market Analytics

Table 12. Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Social Alarms Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. Japanese Historic Review for Social Alarms Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4.EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
  Current and Future Analysis
  Social Alarms Market Bodes Healthy Prospects
  High Costs of Telecare Equipment Dampen Growth
B. Market Analytics

Table 14. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Social Alarms by Geographic Region/Country   France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. European Historic Review for Social Alarms by Geographic Region/Country   France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. European 15-Year Perspective for Social Alarms by Geographic Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, the UK, Spain, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2004, 2012 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4A.FRANCE

A. Market Analysis
  Current and Future Analysis
  A Snapshot of French Social Alarms Sector
  Lack of Awareness and Varying Reimbursement Practices Hinder Growth
  Strategic Corporate Development
B. Market Analytics

Table 17. French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Social Alarms with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. French Historic Review for Social Alarms with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4B.GERMANY

A. Market Analysis
  Current and Future Analysis
  A Snapshot of German Social Alarms Market
  Reimbursement Scenario
  Self-Pay Hinders Extensive Uptake of Telecare Solutions
  Focus on Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 19. German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Social Alarms with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. German Historic Review for Social Alarms with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4C.ITALY

A. Market Analysis
  Current and Future Analysis
  Challenges Faced
B. Market Analytics

Table 21. Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Social Alarms with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. Italian Historic Review for Social Alarms with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4D.THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. Market Analysis
  Current and Future Analysis
  Market Overview
  Market Drivers and Barriers
  Positive Factors
  Negative Factors
  Regulatory Scenario
  Strategic Corporate Developments
  Product Innovations/Introductions
  Focus on Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 23. The UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Social Alarms with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. The UK Historic Review for Social Alarms with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4E.SPAIN

A. Market Analysis
Current and Future Analysis
Factors Driving Growth of Tele-Alarm Market
Factors Acting as Market Barriers
B. Market Analytics

Table 25. Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Social Alarms with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. Spanish Historic Review for Social Alarms with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4F.REST OF EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
  Current and Future Analysis
  Denmark
  Finland
  Hungary
  Ireland
  Poland
  Slovenia
  Sweden
  The Netherlands
  Strategic Corporate Developments
  Product/Service Launches
  Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (The Netherlands) – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 27. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Social Alarms with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Social Alarms with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5.ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
  Current and Future Analysis
  China – A Growing Market in Asia Pacific
  Market for Telehealth, Telecare, and Telemonitoring Looks Up
  Empty Nesters Drive Demand for Social Alarms
  Taiwan
  An Overview of the Taiwanese Social Alarm Market
  Focus on Select Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 29. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Social Alarms with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 30. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Social Alarms with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6.REST OF WORLD

A. Market Analysis
  Current and Future Analysis
  Product/Service Launches
  Aerotel Medical Systems (Israel) – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 31. Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Social Alarms with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. Rest of World Historic Review for Social Alarms with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 113 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 127)
The United States (58)
Canada (8)
Europe (33 )
  France (2)
  Germany (3)
  The United Kingdom (20)
  Rest of Europe (8)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (24)
Africa (1)
Middle-East (3)