Web Cameras: Market Research Report

February 2010 | 499 pages | ID: WFE87FB616BEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Web Cameras in US$ Million and Thousand Units.

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

Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2007 through 2015.

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

The report profiles 57 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as A4tech Co., Ltd., Apple Inc., Asiamajor Inc., ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Canon Inc., Creative Technology Ltd., Hewlett-Packard Company, Lenovo, Logitech, Microsoft, and Royal Philips Electronics.

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

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.WEBCAM MARKET

Introduction
Market Overview
Market Analysis - Value
Market Analysis - Volume
Market Outlook - Prospects Upbeat
Webcams Benefit From Architectural Breakthrough
Notebooks with In-built Webcams Attract Consumer Interest
Webcam Pornography – A Vivid, But Veiled Market
Webcams – New(s) on the Block
Webcam Use to Extend to Multiple Platforms
Webcams to Make Real the Digital Home Experience
Webcam Resolution Treks Higher

Table 1. World Web Cameras Market – Percentage Share Break-up by Webcam Resolution: 2007 and 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Competitive Landscape

2.PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Web Cameras – Product Profile
The Beginning
The Manufacturing Cost
The Design
The Software
The Diverse Possibilities
Webcam Uses
Video Chat
Video Calling
Videoconferencing
Video Instant Messaging
Video e-mail
Games and Entertainment
Astrophotography
Security
Sign Language Communication
Webcam Issues and Concerns

3.PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS

Minoru Announces Global Launch of Minoru 3D Webcam
Ecamm Unveils ‘BT-1’ World’s First Bluetooth Wireless Webcam
Omnivision Rolls Out New OV7740 Notebook Webcam
Forks Chamber and Quileute Nation Expand ‘James Island’ Webcam
Downtown St. Petersburg Launches Live Webcams
Tanberg Unveils 'PrecisionHD USB Camera'
Ikbis Upgrades Webcams with New Upload Feature
HP Introduces Latest Webcams, PC Peripherals
Elecom Releases UCAM-DL200H USB Web Camera Series
First-Ever Webcam Spy Functionality from Woopra
NASA Introduces Live Webcam Video Feed from International Space Station
Camp Bow Wow Launches Mobile Phone-based Webcams
Genius Launches iSlim321R, Infrared Webcam with Night Vision
Blue Microphones Launches Eyeball Webcam
ArcSoft Unveils New ArcSoft WebCam Companion™ Version
Vimicro Introduces Web Cameras
IPEVO Releases PoV Web Camera
Brando Launches 4-in-1 USB Webcam
Earth Trek Introduces New Travelling Webcam Hub
Logitech Unveils New Pro 9000 Webcam
Logitech Unveils QuickCam Vision Pro Webcam for Macintosh
Victoria Skimboards Launches Internet Web Cam
Logitech Launches MAC Compatible QuickCam® Vision Pro Web Cam
Microsoft Introduces LifeCam VX-500 Web Camera in India
Philips Introduces Bluetooth Web Cam
iBall Unveils C.2.0 Face2Face Webcam
Microsoft Launches New LifeCam Webcams
Yellowstone Introduces Live Streaming Webcam
Philips Launches New Webcams
Clique Introduces New HD Webcam
Elecom Unveils New Web Cameras
Microsoft Launches LifeCam VX-700 in India
Bristol Zoo Gardens Introduces Webcam for Viewing Gorillas
LG Introduces W2271TC Monitor
Mron Launches Crystal View Webcam in India
HP Rolls Out Elite Auto Focus, 3-Megapixel Webcam
Vimicro Unveils VC0343 Web Camera Processor
Plustek Introduces TVcam VD100, the Two-in-One TV Tuner and Webcam
Microsoft Launches LifeCam VX-5000 Webcam
Microsoft Introduces LifeCam VX-500
Logitech Launches Four QuickCam Models
Online Chat City Introduces Free Chat Portal with Webcam Facilities
Flikzor to Introduce New Webcam Widget Version
Twango Introduces Webcam Widget
Logitech Introduces QuickCam and QuickCam Deluxe
CyberLink Unveils ‘YouCam’ Webcam Software
Genius Introduces Webcam
PROLiNK Launches New 5.0 Megapixel Webcam
Leadtek Adds New Products to iCAM Range
Microsoft Unveils New Webcams for Desktops and Notebooks
Hercules Introduces New Webcam, Dualpix Exchange
Logitech Launches New HD Webcams
Yamaha Unveils New USB Webcam
Ming Jong Introduces Motion-Tracking Webcam Range
Philips Launches New Webcam Model
Weather Underground Unveils Weather WebCam Feature
Canyon Unveils New Webcams and Chat Packs Line
Creative Unveils New Auto Focus Webcam
Quandir Solutions Launches Daydreamer 2.1 Webcam Software
Freeverse Unveils Periscope 1.0 Webcam Application
Vimicro Launches New Web Camera Processor
Magnify Introduces New Webcam Tools
Dream Cheeky Introduces USB Missile Launcher Featuring Webcam
Sakar International Launches New Computer Accessories
iRobot Introduces Robot with Webcam
Winn Meat Launches Dry-age Web Camera
HeyCosmo Introduces Interactive WebCam Collaboration Service
Bioscrypt Announces Innovative Desktop Camera
Microsoft Launches First Notebook Webcam

4.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Microsoft Plans 3DV Systems Acquisition
Bharti Teletech Enters into Distribution Agreement with Logitech
Sakar Announces Licensing Agreement
Gordon Brothers Pockets HUE-HD® Assets
United Consortium and Ezonics Ink Reseller Agreement
Telanetix Completes AVS Installation Acquisition
Logitech Signs Collaboration Agreement with Carl Zeiss
Sakar International Join Hands with Sanrio to Develop Webcams
ArcSoft WebCam Companion ™ Receives Microsoft Certification

5.FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS

A4tech Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)
Apple Inc. (USA)
Asiamajor Inc. (Taiwan)
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (Taiwan)
Canon Inc. (Japan)
Creative Technology Ltd. (Singapore)
Hewlett-Packard Company (USA)
Lenovo (USA)
Logitech (USA)
Microsoft (USA)
Royal Philips Electronics (The Netherlands)

6.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Analytics by Value

Table 2. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3. World Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. World 10-Year Perspective for Web Cameras by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Analytics by Volume

Table 5. World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. World Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. World 10-Year Perspective for Web Cameras by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1.THE UNITED STATES

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Strategic Corporate Developments
Product Launches
Select Players

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Analytics by Value

Table 8. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. US Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Analytics by Volume

Table 10. US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. US Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2.CANADA

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Product Launch

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Analytics by Value

Table 12. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. Canadian Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Analytics by Volume

Table 14. Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. Canadian Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3.JAPAN

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Product Launches
Select Player

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Analytics by Value

Table 16. Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. Japan Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Analytics by Volume

Table 18. Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. Japan Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4.EUROPE

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Strategic Corporate Development
Product Launches
Select Player

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Analytics by Value

Table 20. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. European Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Analytics by Volume

Table 22. European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. European Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5.ASIA-PACIFIC

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

China
The PC Camera Production Hub
Webcam Production and Exports
Market Overview
Taiwan
Taiwan Dominates Notebook Cameras Market
Strategic Corporate Development
Product Launches
Select Players

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Analytics by Value

Table 24. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. Asia-Pacific Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Analytics by Volume

Table 26. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. Asia-Pacific Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6.REST OF WORLD

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Strategic Corporate Development
Product Launch

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Analytics by Value

Table 28. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. Rest of World Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Analytics by Volume

Table 30. Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. Rest of World Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 57 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 62)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Japan
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)