Speech Generating Devices: Market Research Report

July 2012 | 185 pages | ID: SA0EF8BA7B7EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Speech Generating Devices in US$ Million.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, 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 34 companies including many key and niche players such as Advanced Multimedia Devices, Inc., DynaVox, Inc., Jabbla BVBA, Lingraphicare America, Inc., Prentke Romich Company, Saltillo Corporation, Tobii Technology AB, Toby Churchill Limited, Words+, Inc., and ZYGO-USA.

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 Definition and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC): Voice of the Speech Impaired Populace
Speech Generating Devices (SGD): A Prelude
Recession And Beyond
Outlook
Changing Face of Speech Generation Devices: An Insight
Data-Based vs. Rule-Based Speech Synthesis: The Better Technology for SGDs?
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP): Playing a Pivotal Role
Competition Heats Up..

Table 1. Global Speech Generating Devices Industry (2011): Percentage Market Share Breakdown by Leading Players – DynaVox, Prentke Romich Company, Tobii Technology and Words+ & Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Noteworthy Trends, Growth Drivers and Issues
Rising Prevalence of Communication Disorders: A Business Case for SGD Devices

Table 2. Global Incidence Statistics of Diseases Leading to Speech Disorders: 2011 and 2012

Touch Screen Devices Transform the SGD Market
Regulatory Policy and Reimbursement Issues: A Cause of Concern
Increased Media Coverage, Innovative Technologies Benefit SGD Market
Are Apps Worth the Hype?
Leading AAC Mobile Apps used Across Various Platforms

2.PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Speech Disorder: Definition
Common Causes of Speech Disorders
Autism
Brain Injury
Cancer
Cerebral Palsy
Cleft Lip and/or Palate
Dementia
Neurological Disorders
Vocal Cord Disorders
Stroke
Types of Speech and Language Disorders
Aphasia
Apraxia
Articulation Disorder
Cluttering
Dysarthria
Dysprosody
Expressive Language Disorder
Lisp
Fluency Disorders
Spasmodic Dysphonia
Speech Sound Disorder
Speech Generating Devices
Historic Background of SGDs
Categorization of Speech Generating Devices
Based on Input Mode
Communication Devices Using Picture Inputs
Communication Devices Using Spelling Inputs
Based on Display Component
Fixed Display Devices
Dynamic Display Devices
Hybrid display devices
Accessibility
Output Mode
Synthesized Voice Output
Digitized Voice Output
Advantages of SGDs
Disadvantages of SGDs
Differences between SGD and Non-SGD Devices

3.PRODUCT LAUNCHES/INTRODUCTIONS

FRS Custom Solutions Introduces New Version of AAC Device with i7 Intel Processor
PRC Launches Spanish Bilingual Software
Tobii Technology Unveils Sono Flex
TDIL Introduces OCR and Text-to-Speech Systems
Dynavox Division Rolls Out Boardmaker Activities and PCS™ Apps
Dynavox Subsidiary Unveils DynaWrite 2.0
Evoluce Introduces Evoluce TWO and I-VOLUCE Devices
AssistiveWare Launches Pictello 1.4 for iOS
LumenVox Introduces TTS Server
Forbes Rehab Services Develops SoundPOD Wearable AAC System
Tobii Technology Introduces LiterAACy Vocabulary System
Tobii Technology Launches Tobii S32
HandHold Adaptive Launches AutismTrack™
PRC Unveils Essence™ AAC Devices
PRC Launches ECO™2 Communication Device and Versatile Computer
Mayer-Johnson Launches Boardmaker™ Studio
Dynavox Unveils Maestro™ AAC Device
Words+ Introduces EyePro™ Eyegaze Technology- Based System
DynaVox Launches ConnectIT™ Range of Mounting Systems
Health Science Unveils New Voice Output Communication System
DynaVox Launches Vmax+ Range
Lingraphicare America Launches Lingraphica 7
Intel Launches Intel Reader in the UK
Lingraphicare America Launches SmallTalk Mobile Accessory

4.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

DUHS Chooses MModal’s Speech Understanding™ Technology for Epic EHR
MedQuist Holdings Merges with MModal
MModal and Merge Healthcare Ink Partnership Deal
ZYGO Industries Merges with Great Talking Box
EnableMart and CompleteSpeech Enter into Distribution Partnership
DynaVox Takes Over Eye Response Technologies
Eurotech Secures Multiple Contracts from DynaVox
Blink-Twice Merges with DynaVox Systems
Eurotech Enters Into Multi-Year Supply Deal with Mayer-Johnson

5.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

Advanced Multimedia Devices, Inc. (US)
DynaVox, Inc. (US)
Jabbla BVBA (Belgium)
Lingraphicare America, Inc. (US)
Prentke Romich Company (US)
Saltillo Corporation (US)
Tobii Technology AB (Sweden)
Toby Churchill Limited (UK)
Words+, Inc. (US)

ZYGO-USA (US)

6.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Value Analytics

Table 3. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Speech Generating Devices by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. World Historic Review for Speech Generating Devices by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 5. World 15-Year Perspective for Speech Generating Devices by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Volume Analytics

Table 6. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Speech Generating Devices with Annual Sales Figures in Number of Units for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. World Historic Review for Speech Generating Devices with Annual Sales Figures in Number of Units for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1.THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
US Regulatory Scenario, Third Party Funding Hold the Key to SGD Demand
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Focus on Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 8. The US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Speech Generating Devices with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. The US Historic Review for Speech Generating Devices with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2.JAPAN

Market Analysis

Table 10. Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Speech Generating Devices with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. Japanese Historic Review for Speech Generating Devices with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3.EUROPE

Market Analysis

Table 12. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Speech Generating Devices by Region/Country – France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. European Historic Review for Speech Generating Devices by Region/Country – France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. European 15-Year Perspective for Speech Generating Devices by Region/Country – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3A.FRANCE

Market Analysis

Table 15. French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Speech Generating Devices with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. French Historic Review for Speech Generating Devices with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3B.GERMANY

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Product Launch
B. Market Analytics

Table 17. German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Speech Generating Devices with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 18. German Historic Review for Speech Generating Devices with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3C.ITALY

Market Analysis

Table 19. Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Speech Generating Devices with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. Italian Historic Review for Speech Generating Devices with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3D.THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Toby Churchill Limited – A Key Player
B. Market Analytics

Table 21. The UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Speech Generating Devices with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 22. The UK Historic Review for Speech Generating Devices with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3E.REST OF EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Product Launches
Focus on Select Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 23. Rest of European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Speech Generating Devices with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. Rest of European Historic Review for Speech Generating Devices with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4.REST OF WORLD

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Product Launch
B. Market Analytics

Table 25. Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Speech Generating Devices with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 26. Rest of World Historic Review for Speech Generating Devices with Annual Revenues in US$ Thousand for Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled:
The United States 28)
Europe (4)
The United Kingdom (1)
Rest of Europe (3)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (2)