Global Positioning Systems (GPS): Market Research Report
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Global Positioning Systems (GPS) in US$ Million by the following End-Use Applications: Land-Based Applications (In-Vehicle Navigation, Survey/Mapping Applications, & Tracking/Machine Control Applications), Aviation Applications, Marine Applications, and Timing Applications.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World.
Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018.
A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets.
The report profiles 99 companies including many key and niche players such as Fei-Zyfer, Inc., Furuno USA, Inc., Garmin International, Inc., Hemisphere GPS Inc., Hexagon AB, Leica Geosystems AG, NovAtel, Inc., ITT Exelis, KVH Industries, Inc., MiTAC International Corporation, Magellan Navigation, Inc., Mio Technology Benelux N.V., Navman New Zealand, NavCom Technology, Inc., Navico, Inc., Orolia Group, Rockwell Collins, Inc., Sokkia Topcon Company Ltd., Symmetricom, Inc., TomTom International B.V, and Trimble Navigation Limited.
Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.
The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World.
Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018.
A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets.
The report profiles 99 companies including many key and niche players such as Fei-Zyfer, Inc., Furuno USA, Inc., Garmin International, Inc., Hemisphere GPS Inc., Hexagon AB, Leica Geosystems AG, NovAtel, Inc., ITT Exelis, KVH Industries, Inc., MiTAC International Corporation, Magellan Navigation, Inc., Mio Technology Benelux N.V., Navman New Zealand, NavCom Technology, Inc., Navico, Inc., Orolia Group, Rockwell Collins, Inc., Sokkia Topcon Company Ltd., Symmetricom, Inc., TomTom International B.V, and Trimble Navigation Limited.
Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.
I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Land-Based Applications
Aviation Applications
Marine Applications
Timing Applications
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
Introduction
Commercial GPS Gains Prominence
Impact of Recession: In Retrospect
Market Stages Quick Recovery in 2010
Outlook
Developing Markets to Lend Traction in the Short to Medium Term Period
Trends & Issues
Automobile Navigation Systems Gain Popularity
GPS Technology Commands Increasing Usage in Fleet Management
GPS Car Security Systems: Getting Smaller and Simpler
Driverless Cars – A Bright Prospect for High- End GPS Based In-Vehicle Navigation Systems
Latest Mapping/Surveying Technologies Create New Market Opportunities
Low-Budget GPS Devices Rise in Popularity
Personal Navigation Systems & Smartphones to Challenge Dedicated GPS Units in the Commercial Market
Trends in Mobile GPS Units that Threaten Superiority of Stand-Alone Commercial GPS
Mobile GIS Gaining Ground
Technological Advancements & Price Declines Make Handheld GPS Devices a Mass Market Proposition
GPS Technology in Cellular Phones: New Frontiers
Smartphone Mobile Navigation Increases
GPS Chipsets to Form Integral Component of Cellular Phones
Hardware Implementations Drive GPS Growth in the Cellular Phone Market
Smarter GPS Devices Outwit Traditional GPS Units – Attract New Opportunities
Tight Budgetary Conditions Help A-GPS Devices Score Over Stand-Alone GPS Devices
Challenged by GPS Enabled SmartPhones Traditional GPS Unit Manufacturers Look to Innovate
Technology Developments: The Lifeline for Commercial GPS Units
Growing Availability and Declining Prices Provide Impetus to the Market
Availability of Economical GPS Chips Boost Commercial Application
Wireless Connectivity Drives GPS Market
New Uses, New Markets
GPS and HazMat Tracking – A Critical Use
Location-Based Services Gaining Traction
Telematics Finds Increasing Takers
High-Precision GNSS – An Insight
International Space Programs Aiming Towards Stronger GPS World
GPS Receivers – A Disaster-Prediction Tool
Key Statistical Findings
2.PRODUCT/SERVICES INFORMATION
Introduction
US Government and the GPS
Evolution of GPS
GPS Development Over the Years
Working of GPS
Signals
Errors in GPS
Ionosphere and Troposphere Delays
Signal Multipath
Receiver Clock Errors
Ephemeris (Orbital) Errors
Satellite Visibility
Satellite Geometry/Shading
Degraded Signal
Classes of GPS
Survey-Grade GPS Receivers
Single-Phase Centimeter-Level GPS Receivers
Sub-Meter GPS Receivers
Handheld GPS Receiver
Components of GPS
Ground Segment/Ground Stations
Space Segment
Block I Satellites
Block II Satellites
Block IIA Satellites
Block IIR Satellites
Block IIF Satellites
User Segment
Sequential Receivers
Continuous Receivers
Multiplex Receivers
Accuracy of GPS
Accuracy through Different Augmentation Systems
Augmentations and Upgrades to GPS
Wide Area Augmentation System
Benefits/Advantages
LAAS
Differential GPS
Types of DGPS
Beacon DGPS
L-band DGPS
Space Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) DGPS
GPS III: The Latest Upgrade
Selecting the Right GPS Device – What to Watch
3.REVIEW OF END-USE APPLICATIONS
Land-Based Applications
In-vehicle navigation
Ground Navigation
In-Car Computing Systems
In-Car Computing Systems in Major Regions
Car Navigation Systems
Telematics
Digital Radios
Car PCs
GPS Car Protection/Security System
Machine Control Applications
Surveying/Mapping
GPS-Enabled Surveying
Integration of GPS Improves Architectural Survey Process
Geographic Information System
Aviation
Major Aviation Applications
Marine
Major Marine Applications
Timing
Other Noteworthy End-Use Cases
Military
GPS for Georeferencing
Ecology
Mining and Construction
A Brief Overview of Select Applications of GPS
Communications
Environmental Protection
Forestry and Agriculture
Ground Transportation
Health Care
Law Enforcement and Safety
Maritime and Waterways
Recreation/Entertainment
Infrastructure Development/Management
Weather Forecasting
Public Safety
4.GPS ALTERNATIVES
Galileo (European Union)
An Introduction
Purpose and Advantages of Galileo
Features
Guaranteed Service
Global Integrity
Enhanced Signal Performance
Search and Rescue Services
GLONASS (Russia)
Overview
5.REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
GPS And Galileo: Withering Differences Between The US And EU
6.RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS
GPS/IMU Navigation System – In The Wings
IBM Corporation and CERT Develop Falcon GPS-based Car Navigation System
US Scientists Develop Wearable Audio Navigation System
Shenzhen Maxwell & Planet Map to Develop Electronic GPS Maps Network
GPS and Maritime Measurement
Mobintelecom and Fastrax Launch TRAXER Personal Security Tracker
Direct-Track Offers Internet Vehicle Tracking System
Mirenco Develops Technology to Control Vehicle Emissions
Compact Flash GPS Modules
TrueTime Enhances Network Timing Accuracy
Sippican Incorporates Andrew’s Micro Pulse™ Antennas in GPS Mark II
High-Precision Crane Guidance by GPS
UPS Aviation Develops the ADS-B System
Development of Low Cost GPS Receiver for Space applications
7.TECHNOLOGY/PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/ INTRODUCTIONS
Telit Launches Jupiter SL869
Vivacom Unveils Viva Fleet
Deploy Launches GPS Tracking Service
LiveView Launches Live Trac EZ GPS Vehicle Tracker
Magellan to Launch RoadMate RV9145
TeleNav Teams Up with Mondadori for Launching Panorama Drive
Navmii Introduces Navfree GPS Live
TeleNav Launches Version 6.2 of GPS Navigator for Select Android Devices
8.TECHNOLOGY/PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/ INTRODUCTIONS IN RECENT PAST – A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
Magellan® Unveils the eXplorist GC GPS Receiver
KANNAD Unveils XS-ER GPS and XS-4 GPS
Garmin International Introduces DC™ 40 Tracking Collar
OEM Data Delivery Unveils ST-950, Service Tracker
Natural Insight Launched GPS Check-In
Mapmyindia Introduces Road Pilot
Honeywell Unveils AV8OR Handheld GPS
Fullpower Technologies and TrafficCast Launches MotionX™ GPS Drive 3.2
Mobile Mark Introduces NT-1575
Globe Telecom Introduces GPS Tracker
IturanUSA Launches Rideit GPS
DeLorme and SPOT Jointly Launch Handheld GPS with Satellite Communicator Device
GuidePoint Systems Unveils Guidepoint App
Garmin International Launches GPSMAP® 62 series
Hemisphere GPS Launches Crescent® Vector™ and Range of GPS Compass Products
Symmetricom Launches XL-GPS Time and Frequency Receiver
Trimble Unveils Condor™ GPS modules
Lowrance Launches Fishfinders and Chartplotters through Mark™ and Elite™ Series
Magellan® Launches Magellan RoadMate 1700
Magellan Launches RoadMate Series of Portable Vehicle Navigation Devices
NovAtel Unveils OEMV-1DF™ in OEMV® receiver Product Portfolio
Trimble Unveils Resolution-SMT GPS Receiver
CMC Electronics Unveils IntegriFlight CMA-5024
Mio Technology Unveils Explora K70 GPS Phone
GPS Core Technologies Rolls Out MobileCore
China Launches Beidou II
Globalstar De Mexico Unveils Hybrid Tracking Technology
Sunnyvale and Numerex Launches ST-694 GlobalTag
Infineon and Epson Introduces Xposys
RF Micro Devices Launches RF2815
Lowrance Launches GPS Handheld Devices
Garmin International Introduces Oregon 550 and Oregon 550t Touchscreen GPS Devices
Garmin International Unveils nuvi® 1490T Integrated with Ultra-Thin Display
Garmin International Launches Approach™ G5
Hemisphere GPS Unveils the A21™ Antenna
Hemisphere GPS Unveils Outback Sts™
Trimble Rolls Out Trimble® SPS461 and SPS361 GPS Heading Receivers
Trimble Unveils Trimble® R8 GNSS System
Trimble Rolls Out AgGPS® 162 and AgGPS® 262 Receiver
Trimble Launches AgGPS® FmX™ Integrated Display
FALCOM Introduces NAVI-S-U5 System
Lowrance Rolls Out Sierra
Lowrance Launches the Safari
Lowrance Launches Out&Back
Topcon Positioning Systems Introduces GRS-1
Topcon Positioning Systems Launches GIS Data Collection Equipment
Topcon Positioning Systems Unveils G63 and Z63 Machine Control Kits
u-blox Unveils PCI Express Mini Card
LandAirSea Systems Introduces GPS TracKing®
Trimble Unveils GPS firmware 4.0
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Launches Embedded Global Positioning System Module
Rocky Mountain Tracking Incorporates CalAmp GPS Device
MiTAC Technology to Unveil Getac PS535F
ITT Interconnect Solutions Launches Universal GPS Contact
Intergis Launches Kuva
TomTom Unveils TomTom GO 740 Live
NDrive Unveils Android GPS Application
Google Launches GPS Navigation for Android 2.0
TomTom Unveils GO I-90
Hemisphere GPS Launches XF102 DGPS Receiver
Navigon Unveils iPhone GPS Navigation
AMI India Unveils Falcon-i GPS/GPRS Vehicle Tracking System
MiTAC Digital Corp. Launches Magellan® Maestro 4700
Vodafone and RIM Unveil GPS-Enabled BlackBerry® Smartphones
Networks In Motion to Unveil GPS Application for BlackBerry
EarthSearch Communications International Unveils AutoSearch RFID
iWave Systems Technologies Unveils iw-GPS Receiver Module
TeleNav Unveils GPS Navigation Service
Garmin to Launch GPS Phone Series in Partnership with Asus
Antenova Rolls Out M10300 and M10295 GPS RADIONOVA[R] RF Antenna Modules
Fullpower Technologies Unveils MotionX-GPS Drive 2.5 for iPhone
CalAmp Introduces Innovative MST-110 for Motorsports Applications
Trimble Introduces AgGPS EZ-Office 2010 Software Suite
Simrad-Yachting Launches High Speed GS15 5Hz GPS Antenna
Hemisphere GPS Launches A21 Antenna
JEJ Engineering Announces the Introduction of GPS Mapping Software, Garmap
Navman Wireless Introduces Jupiter3 GPS Receiver Module
ASUS and Garmin Introduce Smartphones with GPS Functionality
PCTEL Launches Mobile Antennas Integrated with GPS Receiver
Rockwell Collins Launches MicroDAGR GPS Receiver
Digi Inernational Unveils All-In-One Telematics Devices for Fleet Management
Hemisphere GPS and Handheld Introduces Kenaz NZ100 DGPS
TomTom Unveils XL 340S LIVE PND
Xtreme Unveils New Range of GPS Navigation Devices
Garmin Introduces Marine Navigation Chartplotters
MMT Unveils MN5515HS GPS Receiver Module
AT&T and Xora Introduces GPS Locator Application
MapmyIndia and Indian Maps Introduces GPS Navigation Device
Wi2Wi Introduces Enhanced GPS Module for Embedded Applications
Garmin® Launches Touchscreen GPS Devices
Leadtek Research Unveils LR8M03 GPS Tracker
Intermap Technologies Launches AccuTerra Europe
Global Satellite USA Rolls Out Polaris
MapmyIndia Introduces iNav
Blaupunkt Rolls Out TravelPilot
ARC Wireless Solutions Introduces ARC Titan and ARC Atlas
TELUS Introduces Three GPS Solutions
Nokia Unveils N78
Hemisphere Unveils R220™ GPS Receiver
Hemisphere Launches Eclipse Dual-Frequency GPS Receiver
Hemisphere Unveils LV100 GPS Compass Board
Mio to Unveil Leap K1 and Leap G50 Navigation PDA Phones
Pendulum Instruments Launches GPS-12RG
Raymarine Introduces G Series Navigation System
Leica Geosystems Introduces Leica GPS1200+
Trimble Rolls Out GPS-Enabled Juno Series Handheld Computers
Trimble Rolls Out Trimble® 5800 GPS System
Trimble Launches Trimble® NetR3™
Trimble Unveils Copernicus™ II GPS Receiver
Trimble Rolls Out GPS Pathfinder® ProXRT Receiver
Falcom Launches FSA02 GPS Antenna
Magellan Unveils New Magellan® Maestro 5310
Magellan® Launches Maestro Elite 3270
Mio Technology Europe Introduces C728
NovAtel Unveils New SMART-AG™ Antenna
Topcon Positioning Systems Launches GMS-2 Pro GIS Mapping Solution
Topcon Introduces New Field Tools for ArcPad®
Inventek Systems Rolls Out the ISM400F1
NAVIGON Introduces NAVIGON 8100T Navigator
Datalogic Mobile Launches New Version of JET PDA with GPS
MapmyIndia Unveils In-Car GPS Navigator
Ethertronics Launches Savvi™ Embedded Ceramic Antenna
Rx Networks and CSR Introduce Joint GPS Solution
Imarda Launches Vector 300 GWP Vehicle Tracking Device
Navman Wireless Introduces Jupiter 32 xLP GPS module
Hybrid GeoTools Introduces New Version of Active GPX Route Player
Skyhook Wireless Launches XPS 2.0 Software
SkyTraq Technology Unveils Venus634LP Receiver
TruePosition Introduces Hybrid Location Solution
NXP Semiconductors Launches GNS7560 Solution
Fastrax Unveils Fastrax IT321 and Fastrax UC322 Receivers
BikeGPSTracking Introduces MC242 GPS Tracking Unit
Remote Intelligence Systems Unveils ORBISAT 100 System
KVH Industries Launches CNS-5000, a Self-reliant Navigation System
Magellan Launches RoadMate 1400 Series
Magellan Launches Maestro™ Elite 5340 Connected Navigation Device
SiRF Technology Holdings Launches SiRFprima™ Multifunction Platform
SiRF Technology Holdings Launches SiRFInstantFixII Technology
Trimble Launches AgGPS® EZ-Guide® 250 Lightbar Guidance System
Lowrance Launches XOG™ Cross-Navigation GPS
Lowrance Launches GlobalMap® Baja 840C GPS
Mio Technology Launches C620 and C620t, Premium 3D mapping devices
Mio Technology Launches C230
NavCom Technology Launches LAND-PAK All-in-One RTK Land Survey Solution
NavCom Technology Introduces SF-2110R and SF-2110M StarFire GPS Receivers
Symmetricom Introduces SyncServer® S300/S350
Trimble Introduces Trimble® VRS Now™ Service in Ireland
Trimble Introduces the First GPS Multimedia Layer for Google Earth Users
Accord Software Introduces NextNav
Jackson Labs Launches Fury, a GPS Disciplined Oscillator
Symmetricom Launches IEEE 1588 Grandmaster Clock
FALCOM Launches New GPS Module
Magellan Launches CrossoverGPS™ Navigation Device
Magellan Launches New Car Navigation Device
9.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Nova Mobile Systems Takes Over Global Telematics
Trimble Takes Over Spime
Lockheed Martin Secures Contract from U.S. Air Force
Lockheed Martin Collaborates with Raytheon
China Launches New Satellite to Enhance GPS system
Magellan Partners With The Good Sam Club
Intuicom Enters into Partnership with Hemisphere GPS
Telematics Corporation Enters into License Deal with Fleetilla
10.CORPORATE INDUSTRY ACTIVITY IN RECENT PAST – A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
Shreyas Signs Agreement with Tata Motors
Maestro Purchases the Satellite Assets of Vincotech
MtronPTI inks a Development and Supply Deal with Jackson Labs
Raytheon Receives GPS Management Contract from U.S. Military
OHB Systems, Arianespace and ThalesAleniaSpace Bag EU Navigation System Contract
U.S. Air Force Selects Raytheon
ITT Develops Mission Data Unit for U.S. Air Force's GPS III Program
KVH Industries Bags for TACNAV(R) II tactical navigation system
The U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Selects ITT to Provide GPS Services
NATO Extends Contract with Globecomm Systems
Quake Global Selects Trimble to Provide GPS Services
Samsung Electronics Enters into Agreement with Tele Atlas
DeviceAnywhere Enters into Co-marketing Agreement with NAVTEQ
PerkinElmer Signs Contract with ITT Space Systems Division
AgRobotics Enters into Marketing Partnership and Strategic Alliance with GVM
ValleyCrest Enters into Agreement with Sprint
Avnet Inks Distribution Agreement with ProlificUSA
RIM Acquires Dash Navigation
MOC Product Company Signs Partnership Agreement with CalAmp
Reliance Communications Collaborates with Satnav Technologies
Francisco Partners Acquires Cybit Holdings
SkyBitz and KORE Telematics Enter into Agreement
TeleCommunications Systems Bags U.S. Patent Rights for Enhanced Handset GPS Systems
GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes to Equip Aircrafts with GPS Landing System
Russia Launched 3 Navigation Satellites
Differential Global Positioning System Launched in Vietnam
US Air Force Launches 8th GPS Satellite
China Launches 2nd GPS Satellite
EU Unveils the EGNOS System
Customs Service Introduces Electronic Transit Traceability and Monitoring Technology
Tamil Nadu Government to Outfit PDS Trucks with GPS Devices
Tele Atlas Enters into Agreement with Cobra Electronics
White Electronic Designs Bags GPS Contract
Rockwell Collins Obtains GPS Contract from Air Force
Celevoke Inks Agreement with Value Added Reseller
CSR Signs Conditional Agreement with SiRF Technology Holdings
Telogis Takes Over Darby Corporate Solutions' GPS operations
Grey Island Systems International Buys Assets of FleetPoint & Swiftsure Technologies
Navico International Signs Deal with Brunswick New Technologies
PCTEL Purchases Wi-Sys Communications
Navcom Technology Enters into Partnership with Astrium Services
Trimble and CASIC-IT Signs Agreement
Amaryllo Selects LEADTEK Research to Offer GPS Tracking Solutions
Beijing Meteorological Bureau Selects Topcon Positioning Systems
Topcon Positioning Systems Enters into Partnership with Applied Field Data Systems
SDCORS Chooses Topcon Positioning Systems
CMONOC Selects Topcon Positioning Systems
NVision Solutions Enters into Partnership with Topcon Positioning Systems
Topcon Positioning Systems Partners with Halltech
Colorado Department of Transportation Acquires Topcon GMS-2 Handheld GPS Units
u-blox Acquires Geotate
Tracking Solutions Enters into Partnership with Garmin International
Thor Guard Enters into Partnership with GPS Industries
Raytheon Systems Receives Contract from U.S. Air Force Global Positioning Systems Wing
Furuno Electric Acquires eRide
Saudi Arabian Airlines Chooses Rockwell Collins
EDM Enters into Partnership with eSharing
Magellan Navigation Signs Agreement with MiTAC International
SatNav to Expand Product Portfolio
DriveOK and Procon to Merge
Intrinsyc Software International Entered into Agreement with GPS Technologies Company
China Telecom to Purchase Stake in Unicom-BREW Telecommunication Technologies
Apisphere to Purchase Navit Innovations
Boeing to Incorporate High Integrity GPS technology
Global General Technologies to Expand Partnership with To-Tel-Net
Polaris Acquisition to Take Over Hughes Telematics
u-blox Enters into Partnership with Magna and Paragon
Affiliated Computer Services Takes Over Transportation Management Systems
Celevoke Inks Distribution Agreement with The Real Security Company
Intrinsyc Software International Inks Agreement to Purchase Few Operations and Assets of Destinator Technologies
GPS and GPSi Asia Sign Agreement
Garmin Signs Letter of Intent with Puls Elektronik and Satsignal
SERVICEPower Acquires KonaWare
SK Telecom Purchases Majority Stake in Shenzhen E-eye
Trimble Navigation Takes Over SECO Manufacturing
InterGis Purchases Vericom and NovaTracker
Patriot Energy Buys TelTeck Solutions
Dynamic Natural Resources Buys Universal Tracking Solutions
SGS Purchases Alvey Group
CCS Ceska Acquires Tracker Sro
NXP Purchases GloNav
Garmin Mobile Offers Navigation Services to nTelos Customers
Lockheed Martin Team Bags Contract to Build Next Generation GPS
Raymarine to Buy Finnish Distributor NavSystems
Raymarine Buys DeckMarine
Raytheon Buys Telemus Solutions
SiRF Sells Off SiRF Sweden
SiRF Enters into Contract with Samsung
Trimble and Marvell Enter into Agreement
Istanbul Kultur Universitesi Enters into Contract with Trimble
Falcom Selects u-blox as GPS Engine for New Products
Magellan Complements GPS Devices with Acuterra Maps
Axonn’s Satellite Tracking System Incorporates Rocky Mountain Tracking’s Software
Apisphere Buys Navit Innovations
Metris to Integrate Sensory Analytics Technology into iGPS Metrology System
Yahoo, Google Partner with GPS Manufacturers
Brilliant Telecommunications Enters into an Agreement with NovAtel
Argo Navigation Merges with NavStar Technologies
ISM Acquires GotchaGPS Surveillance Systems
Mio Technology Collaborates With Qualcomm
Garmin International and MapQuest Forge Partnership
Magellan Partners with Primordial
MiTAC International’s Mio Technology and Navman Merge with Each Other
Hexagon Acquires NovAtel
Orolia and Rapco Electronics Strike Partnership
GPS Industries Takes Over Assets and Operations of UpLink
Garmin International and Garmin Corporation Extend Agreement with NAVTEQ
Garmin Acquires GPS Gesellschaft
Hemisphere GPS Acquires BEELINE Technologies
Magellan Partners with Zenitron
Raytheon Acquires M-code GPS Receivers Development Contract
Raytheon Acquires System Design Development Contract
SiRF Technology Holdings Acquires Centrality Communications
Effective Control Trucking Acquires Argo Navigation
Vericom Technologies Takes Over Portable Internet
Springbank Resources Consents to Acquire PocketFinder
Broadcom Takes Over Global Locate
Sentex Sensing Technology To Take Over ICOM Holdings
CalAmp Takes Over Aircept.com
ProLink Solutions Acquires Assets and Business of ScoreCast
SK Telecom Acquires 65% Stake in Shenzhen E-eye
Atheros Communications to Purchase u-Nav’s Assets and Some Liabilities
SatNav Technologies Introduces GPS Related Software
Nokia Consents to Acquire Navteq
Broadcom Acquires Global Locate
11.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
FEI-Zyfer, Inc. (USA)
Furuno USA, Inc. (USA)
Garmin International, Inc. (USA)
Hemisphere GPS Inc. (Canada)
Hexagon AB (Sweden)
Leica Geosystems AG (Switzerland)
NovAtel, Inc. (Canada)
ITT Exelis (USA)
KVH Industries, Inc. (USA)
MiTAC International Corporation (Taiwan)
Magellan Navigation, Inc. (USA)
Mio Technology Benelux N.V. (Belgium)
Navman New Zealand (New Zealand)
NavCom Technology, Inc. (USA)
Navico, Inc. (USA)
Orolia Group (France)
Rockwell Collins, Inc. (USA)
Sokkia Topcon Company Ltd. (Japan)
Symmetricom, Inc. (USA)
TomTom International B.V. (The Netherlands)
Trimble Navigation Limited (USA)
12.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
By End Use
III. MARKET
1.THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Overview
North American GPS Market – A Review
GPS: Part of US Economic Infrastructure and National Security
Measures Initiated to Upgrade GPS Capabilities
GPS Technology – An Antidote to Growing Needs of US Transportation Industry
AVL Market – A Prime Consumer of GPS/Wireless Devices
GPS and the Trucking Business
Trends
New Application Segments Bring Cheer to the US Market
Price Declines to Spur GPS-based Navigation System Sales
Manufacturers Focus on Improving Performance/ Price Ratio to Spur GPS Navigation System Uptake
Companies Eye GPS as a Potential Marketing Tool
Latest GPS Units Come Loaded with Live Traffic Information
Competitive Framework
Regulatory Environment
Enhanced GPS Receives FAA Approval
FCC Mandates for Carriers
Selective Availability: A Brief Review
Cessation of Selective Availability Enhances Effectiveness of Existing Products
New GPS Policy – Goals and Objectives
Technology/Product Innovations/Introductions
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Regional Players
B. Market Analytics
2.JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Car Navigation Systems Market
In-Car Computing Market
Japan’s Satellite Navigation Program
Key Regional Player
B. Market Analytics
3.EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
GPS History in Europe
Galileo Development Program
Market Trends
Galileo to Drive the European GPS Market
Personal Use to Drive GNSS Market
Navigation Systems: No More a Luxury Product
GPS-Enabled Mobile Navigation Devices Increase Penetration
Patients and Ambulance Crews to Benefit from Satellite Navigation Systems
Lack of Explicit Regulation for Accurate Positioning of Emergency Calls
Technology/Product Innovations/Introductions
Key Regional Players
B. Market Analytics
4.ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Telematics Market in Asia-Pacific
Overview of Select Markets
Australia
R&D Plays a Major Role
Declining Prices Boost Mobile GPS Systems Market
Satellite Controlled Buses Deal with Traffic Congestion in Sydney
China
Market Overview
An Emerging Space Power
China to Partner EU in Galileo Development
Major Application Markets
Increasing Need for GPS Tracking Solutions
Handheld GPS Market – An Overview
GPS-Enabled PMP and PDA Market
Telematics Market in China
Japanese Navigation System Brands Gain Advantage
Traffic Management – A Major Driving Force for Telematics Growth
Hong Kong
OEM Software – The Mainstay for Hong Kong GPS Companies
India
Market Overview
GPS Market to Witness Faster Growth
Government Participation in GPS Technology
Telematics Market in India
Market Trends
In-Car Navigation Systems Market Offers Growth Potential
Expensive GPS-Enabled Cell Phones Limit Adoption
New Zealand
New Zealand to Get Expanded GPS Network Coverage
South Korea
Traffic Management and Continuous Internet Connectivity Drive Telematics Market
Taiwan
Market Overview
Exports the Mainstay
Manufacturers Increasingly Integrate Multimedia Features on Handheld GPS Receivers
Domestic Players Dominate the Market
Adoption of Telematics Devices
Advanced Technology: Playing a Major Role
Declining Retail Prices Boost Demand for GPS-Enabled Devices
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Regional Players
B. Market Analytics
5.REST OF WORLD
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Overview of Select Markets
Canada
The Geo-Spatial Market
CDGPS Aids in Navigation and Geo-Referencing
Select Regional Players
B. Market Analytics
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 99 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - (110)
The United States (64)
Canada (5)
Japan (7)
Europe (20)
- France (2)
- Germany (4)
- The United Kingdom (6)
- Rest of Europe (8)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (12)
Latin America (1)
Middle East (1)
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study
Land-Based Applications
Aviation Applications
Marine Applications
Timing Applications
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
Introduction
Commercial GPS Gains Prominence
Impact of Recession: In Retrospect
Market Stages Quick Recovery in 2010
Outlook
Developing Markets to Lend Traction in the Short to Medium Term Period
Trends & Issues
Automobile Navigation Systems Gain Popularity
GPS Technology Commands Increasing Usage in Fleet Management
GPS Car Security Systems: Getting Smaller and Simpler
Driverless Cars – A Bright Prospect for High- End GPS Based In-Vehicle Navigation Systems
Latest Mapping/Surveying Technologies Create New Market Opportunities
Low-Budget GPS Devices Rise in Popularity
Personal Navigation Systems & Smartphones to Challenge Dedicated GPS Units in the Commercial Market
Trends in Mobile GPS Units that Threaten Superiority of Stand-Alone Commercial GPS
Mobile GIS Gaining Ground
Technological Advancements & Price Declines Make Handheld GPS Devices a Mass Market Proposition
GPS Technology in Cellular Phones: New Frontiers
Smartphone Mobile Navigation Increases
GPS Chipsets to Form Integral Component of Cellular Phones
Hardware Implementations Drive GPS Growth in the Cellular Phone Market
Smarter GPS Devices Outwit Traditional GPS Units – Attract New Opportunities
Tight Budgetary Conditions Help A-GPS Devices Score Over Stand-Alone GPS Devices
Challenged by GPS Enabled SmartPhones Traditional GPS Unit Manufacturers Look to Innovate
Technology Developments: The Lifeline for Commercial GPS Units
Growing Availability and Declining Prices Provide Impetus to the Market
Availability of Economical GPS Chips Boost Commercial Application
Wireless Connectivity Drives GPS Market
New Uses, New Markets
GPS and HazMat Tracking – A Critical Use
Location-Based Services Gaining Traction
Telematics Finds Increasing Takers
High-Precision GNSS – An Insight
International Space Programs Aiming Towards Stronger GPS World
GPS Receivers – A Disaster-Prediction Tool
Key Statistical Findings
Table 1. World Global Positioning Systems Market (2010): Percentage Market Share Breakdown of Leading Manufacturers (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2.PRODUCT/SERVICES INFORMATION
Introduction
US Government and the GPS
Evolution of GPS
GPS Development Over the Years
Working of GPS
Signals
Errors in GPS
Ionosphere and Troposphere Delays
Signal Multipath
Receiver Clock Errors
Ephemeris (Orbital) Errors
Satellite Visibility
Satellite Geometry/Shading
Degraded Signal
Classes of GPS
Survey-Grade GPS Receivers
Single-Phase Centimeter-Level GPS Receivers
Sub-Meter GPS Receivers
Handheld GPS Receiver
Components of GPS
Ground Segment/Ground Stations
Space Segment
Block I Satellites
Block II Satellites
Block IIA Satellites
Block IIR Satellites
Block IIF Satellites
User Segment
Sequential Receivers
Continuous Receivers
Multiplex Receivers
Accuracy of GPS
Accuracy through Different Augmentation Systems
Augmentations and Upgrades to GPS
Wide Area Augmentation System
Benefits/Advantages
LAAS
Differential GPS
Types of DGPS
Beacon DGPS
L-band DGPS
Space Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) DGPS
GPS III: The Latest Upgrade
Selecting the Right GPS Device – What to Watch
3.REVIEW OF END-USE APPLICATIONS
Land-Based Applications
In-vehicle navigation
Ground Navigation
In-Car Computing Systems
In-Car Computing Systems in Major Regions
Car Navigation Systems
Telematics
Digital Radios
Car PCs
GPS Car Protection/Security System
Machine Control Applications
Surveying/Mapping
GPS-Enabled Surveying
Integration of GPS Improves Architectural Survey Process
Geographic Information System
Aviation
Major Aviation Applications
Marine
Major Marine Applications
Timing
Other Noteworthy End-Use Cases
Military
GPS for Georeferencing
Ecology
Mining and Construction
A Brief Overview of Select Applications of GPS
Communications
Environmental Protection
Forestry and Agriculture
Ground Transportation
Health Care
Law Enforcement and Safety
Maritime and Waterways
Recreation/Entertainment
Infrastructure Development/Management
Weather Forecasting
Public Safety
4.GPS ALTERNATIVES
Galileo (European Union)
An Introduction
Purpose and Advantages of Galileo
Features
Guaranteed Service
Global Integrity
Enhanced Signal Performance
Search and Rescue Services
GLONASS (Russia)
Overview
5.REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
GPS And Galileo: Withering Differences Between The US And EU
6.RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS
GPS/IMU Navigation System – In The Wings
IBM Corporation and CERT Develop Falcon GPS-based Car Navigation System
US Scientists Develop Wearable Audio Navigation System
Shenzhen Maxwell & Planet Map to Develop Electronic GPS Maps Network
GPS and Maritime Measurement
Mobintelecom and Fastrax Launch TRAXER Personal Security Tracker
Direct-Track Offers Internet Vehicle Tracking System
Mirenco Develops Technology to Control Vehicle Emissions
Compact Flash GPS Modules
TrueTime Enhances Network Timing Accuracy
Sippican Incorporates Andrew’s Micro Pulse™ Antennas in GPS Mark II
High-Precision Crane Guidance by GPS
UPS Aviation Develops the ADS-B System
Development of Low Cost GPS Receiver for Space applications
7.TECHNOLOGY/PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/ INTRODUCTIONS
Telit Launches Jupiter SL869
Vivacom Unveils Viva Fleet
Deploy Launches GPS Tracking Service
LiveView Launches Live Trac EZ GPS Vehicle Tracker
Magellan to Launch RoadMate RV9145
TeleNav Teams Up with Mondadori for Launching Panorama Drive
Navmii Introduces Navfree GPS Live
TeleNav Launches Version 6.2 of GPS Navigator for Select Android Devices
8.TECHNOLOGY/PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/ INTRODUCTIONS IN RECENT PAST – A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
Magellan® Unveils the eXplorist GC GPS Receiver
KANNAD Unveils XS-ER GPS and XS-4 GPS
Garmin International Introduces DC™ 40 Tracking Collar
OEM Data Delivery Unveils ST-950, Service Tracker
Natural Insight Launched GPS Check-In
Mapmyindia Introduces Road Pilot
Honeywell Unveils AV8OR Handheld GPS
Fullpower Technologies and TrafficCast Launches MotionX™ GPS Drive 3.2
Mobile Mark Introduces NT-1575
Globe Telecom Introduces GPS Tracker
IturanUSA Launches Rideit GPS
DeLorme and SPOT Jointly Launch Handheld GPS with Satellite Communicator Device
GuidePoint Systems Unveils Guidepoint App
Garmin International Launches GPSMAP® 62 series
Hemisphere GPS Launches Crescent® Vector™ and Range of GPS Compass Products
Symmetricom Launches XL-GPS Time and Frequency Receiver
Trimble Unveils Condor™ GPS modules
Lowrance Launches Fishfinders and Chartplotters through Mark™ and Elite™ Series
Magellan® Launches Magellan RoadMate 1700
Magellan Launches RoadMate Series of Portable Vehicle Navigation Devices
NovAtel Unveils OEMV-1DF™ in OEMV® receiver Product Portfolio
Trimble Unveils Resolution-SMT GPS Receiver
CMC Electronics Unveils IntegriFlight CMA-5024
Mio Technology Unveils Explora K70 GPS Phone
GPS Core Technologies Rolls Out MobileCore
China Launches Beidou II
Globalstar De Mexico Unveils Hybrid Tracking Technology
Sunnyvale and Numerex Launches ST-694 GlobalTag
Infineon and Epson Introduces Xposys
RF Micro Devices Launches RF2815
Lowrance Launches GPS Handheld Devices
Garmin International Introduces Oregon 550 and Oregon 550t Touchscreen GPS Devices
Garmin International Unveils nuvi® 1490T Integrated with Ultra-Thin Display
Garmin International Launches Approach™ G5
Hemisphere GPS Unveils the A21™ Antenna
Hemisphere GPS Unveils Outback Sts™
Trimble Rolls Out Trimble® SPS461 and SPS361 GPS Heading Receivers
Trimble Unveils Trimble® R8 GNSS System
Trimble Rolls Out AgGPS® 162 and AgGPS® 262 Receiver
Trimble Launches AgGPS® FmX™ Integrated Display
FALCOM Introduces NAVI-S-U5 System
Lowrance Rolls Out Sierra
Lowrance Launches the Safari
Lowrance Launches Out&Back
Topcon Positioning Systems Introduces GRS-1
Topcon Positioning Systems Launches GIS Data Collection Equipment
Topcon Positioning Systems Unveils G63 and Z63 Machine Control Kits
u-blox Unveils PCI Express Mini Card
LandAirSea Systems Introduces GPS TracKing®
Trimble Unveils GPS firmware 4.0
M/A-COM Technology Solutions Launches Embedded Global Positioning System Module
Rocky Mountain Tracking Incorporates CalAmp GPS Device
MiTAC Technology to Unveil Getac PS535F
ITT Interconnect Solutions Launches Universal GPS Contact
Intergis Launches Kuva
TomTom Unveils TomTom GO 740 Live
NDrive Unveils Android GPS Application
Google Launches GPS Navigation for Android 2.0
TomTom Unveils GO I-90
Hemisphere GPS Launches XF102 DGPS Receiver
Navigon Unveils iPhone GPS Navigation
AMI India Unveils Falcon-i GPS/GPRS Vehicle Tracking System
MiTAC Digital Corp. Launches Magellan® Maestro 4700
Vodafone and RIM Unveil GPS-Enabled BlackBerry® Smartphones
Networks In Motion to Unveil GPS Application for BlackBerry
EarthSearch Communications International Unveils AutoSearch RFID
iWave Systems Technologies Unveils iw-GPS Receiver Module
TeleNav Unveils GPS Navigation Service
Garmin to Launch GPS Phone Series in Partnership with Asus
Antenova Rolls Out M10300 and M10295 GPS RADIONOVA[R] RF Antenna Modules
Fullpower Technologies Unveils MotionX-GPS Drive 2.5 for iPhone
CalAmp Introduces Innovative MST-110 for Motorsports Applications
Trimble Introduces AgGPS EZ-Office 2010 Software Suite
Simrad-Yachting Launches High Speed GS15 5Hz GPS Antenna
Hemisphere GPS Launches A21 Antenna
JEJ Engineering Announces the Introduction of GPS Mapping Software, Garmap
Navman Wireless Introduces Jupiter3 GPS Receiver Module
ASUS and Garmin Introduce Smartphones with GPS Functionality
PCTEL Launches Mobile Antennas Integrated with GPS Receiver
Rockwell Collins Launches MicroDAGR GPS Receiver
Digi Inernational Unveils All-In-One Telematics Devices for Fleet Management
Hemisphere GPS and Handheld Introduces Kenaz NZ100 DGPS
TomTom Unveils XL 340S LIVE PND
Xtreme Unveils New Range of GPS Navigation Devices
Garmin Introduces Marine Navigation Chartplotters
MMT Unveils MN5515HS GPS Receiver Module
AT&T and Xora Introduces GPS Locator Application
MapmyIndia and Indian Maps Introduces GPS Navigation Device
Wi2Wi Introduces Enhanced GPS Module for Embedded Applications
Garmin® Launches Touchscreen GPS Devices
Leadtek Research Unveils LR8M03 GPS Tracker
Intermap Technologies Launches AccuTerra Europe
Global Satellite USA Rolls Out Polaris
MapmyIndia Introduces iNav
Blaupunkt Rolls Out TravelPilot
ARC Wireless Solutions Introduces ARC Titan and ARC Atlas
TELUS Introduces Three GPS Solutions
Nokia Unveils N78
Hemisphere Unveils R220™ GPS Receiver
Hemisphere Launches Eclipse Dual-Frequency GPS Receiver
Hemisphere Unveils LV100 GPS Compass Board
Mio to Unveil Leap K1 and Leap G50 Navigation PDA Phones
Pendulum Instruments Launches GPS-12RG
Raymarine Introduces G Series Navigation System
Leica Geosystems Introduces Leica GPS1200+
Trimble Rolls Out GPS-Enabled Juno Series Handheld Computers
Trimble Rolls Out Trimble® 5800 GPS System
Trimble Launches Trimble® NetR3™
Trimble Unveils Copernicus™ II GPS Receiver
Trimble Rolls Out GPS Pathfinder® ProXRT Receiver
Falcom Launches FSA02 GPS Antenna
Magellan Unveils New Magellan® Maestro 5310
Magellan® Launches Maestro Elite 3270
Mio Technology Europe Introduces C728
NovAtel Unveils New SMART-AG™ Antenna
Topcon Positioning Systems Launches GMS-2 Pro GIS Mapping Solution
Topcon Introduces New Field Tools for ArcPad®
Inventek Systems Rolls Out the ISM400F1
NAVIGON Introduces NAVIGON 8100T Navigator
Datalogic Mobile Launches New Version of JET PDA with GPS
MapmyIndia Unveils In-Car GPS Navigator
Ethertronics Launches Savvi™ Embedded Ceramic Antenna
Rx Networks and CSR Introduce Joint GPS Solution
Imarda Launches Vector 300 GWP Vehicle Tracking Device
Navman Wireless Introduces Jupiter 32 xLP GPS module
Hybrid GeoTools Introduces New Version of Active GPX Route Player
Skyhook Wireless Launches XPS 2.0 Software
SkyTraq Technology Unveils Venus634LP Receiver
TruePosition Introduces Hybrid Location Solution
NXP Semiconductors Launches GNS7560 Solution
Fastrax Unveils Fastrax IT321 and Fastrax UC322 Receivers
BikeGPSTracking Introduces MC242 GPS Tracking Unit
Remote Intelligence Systems Unveils ORBISAT 100 System
KVH Industries Launches CNS-5000, a Self-reliant Navigation System
Magellan Launches RoadMate 1400 Series
Magellan Launches Maestro™ Elite 5340 Connected Navigation Device
SiRF Technology Holdings Launches SiRFprima™ Multifunction Platform
SiRF Technology Holdings Launches SiRFInstantFixII Technology
Trimble Launches AgGPS® EZ-Guide® 250 Lightbar Guidance System
Lowrance Launches XOG™ Cross-Navigation GPS
Lowrance Launches GlobalMap® Baja 840C GPS
Mio Technology Launches C620 and C620t, Premium 3D mapping devices
Mio Technology Launches C230
NavCom Technology Launches LAND-PAK All-in-One RTK Land Survey Solution
NavCom Technology Introduces SF-2110R and SF-2110M StarFire GPS Receivers
Symmetricom Introduces SyncServer® S300/S350
Trimble Introduces Trimble® VRS Now™ Service in Ireland
Trimble Introduces the First GPS Multimedia Layer for Google Earth Users
Accord Software Introduces NextNav
Jackson Labs Launches Fury, a GPS Disciplined Oscillator
Symmetricom Launches IEEE 1588 Grandmaster Clock
FALCOM Launches New GPS Module
Magellan Launches CrossoverGPS™ Navigation Device
Magellan Launches New Car Navigation Device
9.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Nova Mobile Systems Takes Over Global Telematics
Trimble Takes Over Spime
Lockheed Martin Secures Contract from U.S. Air Force
Lockheed Martin Collaborates with Raytheon
China Launches New Satellite to Enhance GPS system
Magellan Partners With The Good Sam Club
Intuicom Enters into Partnership with Hemisphere GPS
Telematics Corporation Enters into License Deal with Fleetilla
10.CORPORATE INDUSTRY ACTIVITY IN RECENT PAST – A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER
Shreyas Signs Agreement with Tata Motors
Maestro Purchases the Satellite Assets of Vincotech
MtronPTI inks a Development and Supply Deal with Jackson Labs
Raytheon Receives GPS Management Contract from U.S. Military
OHB Systems, Arianespace and ThalesAleniaSpace Bag EU Navigation System Contract
U.S. Air Force Selects Raytheon
ITT Develops Mission Data Unit for U.S. Air Force's GPS III Program
KVH Industries Bags for TACNAV(R) II tactical navigation system
The U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Selects ITT to Provide GPS Services
NATO Extends Contract with Globecomm Systems
Quake Global Selects Trimble to Provide GPS Services
Samsung Electronics Enters into Agreement with Tele Atlas
DeviceAnywhere Enters into Co-marketing Agreement with NAVTEQ
PerkinElmer Signs Contract with ITT Space Systems Division
AgRobotics Enters into Marketing Partnership and Strategic Alliance with GVM
ValleyCrest Enters into Agreement with Sprint
Avnet Inks Distribution Agreement with ProlificUSA
RIM Acquires Dash Navigation
MOC Product Company Signs Partnership Agreement with CalAmp
Reliance Communications Collaborates with Satnav Technologies
Francisco Partners Acquires Cybit Holdings
SkyBitz and KORE Telematics Enter into Agreement
TeleCommunications Systems Bags U.S. Patent Rights for Enhanced Handset GPS Systems
GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes to Equip Aircrafts with GPS Landing System
Russia Launched 3 Navigation Satellites
Differential Global Positioning System Launched in Vietnam
US Air Force Launches 8th GPS Satellite
China Launches 2nd GPS Satellite
EU Unveils the EGNOS System
Customs Service Introduces Electronic Transit Traceability and Monitoring Technology
Tamil Nadu Government to Outfit PDS Trucks with GPS Devices
Tele Atlas Enters into Agreement with Cobra Electronics
White Electronic Designs Bags GPS Contract
Rockwell Collins Obtains GPS Contract from Air Force
Celevoke Inks Agreement with Value Added Reseller
CSR Signs Conditional Agreement with SiRF Technology Holdings
Telogis Takes Over Darby Corporate Solutions' GPS operations
Grey Island Systems International Buys Assets of FleetPoint & Swiftsure Technologies
Navico International Signs Deal with Brunswick New Technologies
PCTEL Purchases Wi-Sys Communications
Navcom Technology Enters into Partnership with Astrium Services
Trimble and CASIC-IT Signs Agreement
Amaryllo Selects LEADTEK Research to Offer GPS Tracking Solutions
Beijing Meteorological Bureau Selects Topcon Positioning Systems
Topcon Positioning Systems Enters into Partnership with Applied Field Data Systems
SDCORS Chooses Topcon Positioning Systems
CMONOC Selects Topcon Positioning Systems
NVision Solutions Enters into Partnership with Topcon Positioning Systems
Topcon Positioning Systems Partners with Halltech
Colorado Department of Transportation Acquires Topcon GMS-2 Handheld GPS Units
u-blox Acquires Geotate
Tracking Solutions Enters into Partnership with Garmin International
Thor Guard Enters into Partnership with GPS Industries
Raytheon Systems Receives Contract from U.S. Air Force Global Positioning Systems Wing
Furuno Electric Acquires eRide
Saudi Arabian Airlines Chooses Rockwell Collins
EDM Enters into Partnership with eSharing
Magellan Navigation Signs Agreement with MiTAC International
SatNav to Expand Product Portfolio
DriveOK and Procon to Merge
Intrinsyc Software International Entered into Agreement with GPS Technologies Company
China Telecom to Purchase Stake in Unicom-BREW Telecommunication Technologies
Apisphere to Purchase Navit Innovations
Boeing to Incorporate High Integrity GPS technology
Global General Technologies to Expand Partnership with To-Tel-Net
Polaris Acquisition to Take Over Hughes Telematics
u-blox Enters into Partnership with Magna and Paragon
Affiliated Computer Services Takes Over Transportation Management Systems
Celevoke Inks Distribution Agreement with The Real Security Company
Intrinsyc Software International Inks Agreement to Purchase Few Operations and Assets of Destinator Technologies
GPS and GPSi Asia Sign Agreement
Garmin Signs Letter of Intent with Puls Elektronik and Satsignal
SERVICEPower Acquires KonaWare
SK Telecom Purchases Majority Stake in Shenzhen E-eye
Trimble Navigation Takes Over SECO Manufacturing
InterGis Purchases Vericom and NovaTracker
Patriot Energy Buys TelTeck Solutions
Dynamic Natural Resources Buys Universal Tracking Solutions
SGS Purchases Alvey Group
CCS Ceska Acquires Tracker Sro
NXP Purchases GloNav
Garmin Mobile Offers Navigation Services to nTelos Customers
Lockheed Martin Team Bags Contract to Build Next Generation GPS
Raymarine to Buy Finnish Distributor NavSystems
Raymarine Buys DeckMarine
Raytheon Buys Telemus Solutions
SiRF Sells Off SiRF Sweden
SiRF Enters into Contract with Samsung
Trimble and Marvell Enter into Agreement
Istanbul Kultur Universitesi Enters into Contract with Trimble
Falcom Selects u-blox as GPS Engine for New Products
Magellan Complements GPS Devices with Acuterra Maps
Axonn’s Satellite Tracking System Incorporates Rocky Mountain Tracking’s Software
Apisphere Buys Navit Innovations
Metris to Integrate Sensory Analytics Technology into iGPS Metrology System
Yahoo, Google Partner with GPS Manufacturers
Brilliant Telecommunications Enters into an Agreement with NovAtel
Argo Navigation Merges with NavStar Technologies
ISM Acquires GotchaGPS Surveillance Systems
Mio Technology Collaborates With Qualcomm
Garmin International and MapQuest Forge Partnership
Magellan Partners with Primordial
MiTAC International’s Mio Technology and Navman Merge with Each Other
Hexagon Acquires NovAtel
Orolia and Rapco Electronics Strike Partnership
GPS Industries Takes Over Assets and Operations of UpLink
Garmin International and Garmin Corporation Extend Agreement with NAVTEQ
Garmin Acquires GPS Gesellschaft
Hemisphere GPS Acquires BEELINE Technologies
Magellan Partners with Zenitron
Raytheon Acquires M-code GPS Receivers Development Contract
Raytheon Acquires System Design Development Contract
SiRF Technology Holdings Acquires Centrality Communications
Effective Control Trucking Acquires Argo Navigation
Vericom Technologies Takes Over Portable Internet
Springbank Resources Consents to Acquire PocketFinder
Broadcom Takes Over Global Locate
Sentex Sensing Technology To Take Over ICOM Holdings
CalAmp Takes Over Aircept.com
ProLink Solutions Acquires Assets and Business of ScoreCast
SK Telecom Acquires 65% Stake in Shenzhen E-eye
Atheros Communications to Purchase u-Nav’s Assets and Some Liabilities
SatNav Technologies Introduces GPS Related Software
Nokia Consents to Acquire Navteq
Broadcom Acquires Global Locate
11.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
FEI-Zyfer, Inc. (USA)
Furuno USA, Inc. (USA)
Garmin International, Inc. (USA)
Hemisphere GPS Inc. (Canada)
Hexagon AB (Sweden)
Leica Geosystems AG (Switzerland)
NovAtel, Inc. (Canada)
ITT Exelis (USA)
KVH Industries, Inc. (USA)
MiTAC International Corporation (Taiwan)
Magellan Navigation, Inc. (USA)
Mio Technology Benelux N.V. (Belgium)
Navman New Zealand (New Zealand)
NavCom Technology, Inc. (USA)
Navico, Inc. (USA)
Orolia Group (France)
Rockwell Collins, Inc. (USA)
Sokkia Topcon Company Ltd. (Japan)
Symmetricom, Inc. (USA)
TomTom International B.V. (The Netherlands)
Trimble Navigation Limited (USA)
12.GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Table 2. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Commercial Global Positioning Systems by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 3. World Historic Review for Commercial Global Positioning Systems by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 4. World 15-Year Perspective for Commercial Global Positioning Systems by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Revenues for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific & Rest of World Markets for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
By End Use
Table 5. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Land Based Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6. World Historic Review for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Land Based Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 7. World 15-Year Perspective for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Land Based Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Revenues for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 8. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Land Based Applications by Application Area - In-Vehicle Navigation, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/ Machine Control Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 9. World Historic Review for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Land Based Applications by Application Area - In-Vehicle Navigation, Survey/ Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 10. World 15-Year Perspective for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Land Based Applications by Application Area - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Revenues for In-Vehicle Navigation, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control Segments for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 11. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Land-Based In-Vehicle Navigation Application by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 12. World Historic Review for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Land-Based In-Vehicle Navigation Application by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 13. World 15-Year Perspective for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Land-Based In-Vehicle Navigation Application by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Revenues for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 14. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Land-Based Survey/Mapping Application by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 15. World Historic Review for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Land-Based Survey/ Mapping Application by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 16. World 15-Year Perspective for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Land-Based Survey/ Mapping Application by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Revenues for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 17. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Land-Based Tracking/Machine Control Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 18. World Historic Review for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Land-Based Tracking/Machine Control Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 19. World 15-Year Perspective for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Land-Based Tracking/ Machine Control Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Revenues for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 20. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Aviation Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 21. World Historic Review for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Aviation Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 22. World 15-Year Perspective for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Aviation Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Revenues for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 23. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Marine Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 24. World Historic Review for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Marine Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 25. World 15-Year Perspective for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Marine Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Revenues for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 26. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Timing Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 27. World Historic Review for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Timing Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia- Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for the Years 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 28. World 15-Year Perspective for Commercial Global Positioning Systems in Timing Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Annual Revenues for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
III. MARKET
1.THE UNITED STATES
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Overview
North American GPS Market – A Review
GPS: Part of US Economic Infrastructure and National Security
Measures Initiated to Upgrade GPS Capabilities
GPS Technology – An Antidote to Growing Needs of US Transportation Industry
AVL Market – A Prime Consumer of GPS/Wireless Devices
GPS and the Trucking Business
Trends
New Application Segments Bring Cheer to the US Market
Price Declines to Spur GPS-based Navigation System Sales
Manufacturers Focus on Improving Performance/ Price Ratio to Spur GPS Navigation System Uptake
Companies Eye GPS as a Potential Marketing Tool
Latest GPS Units Come Loaded with Live Traffic Information
Competitive Framework
Regulatory Environment
Enhanced GPS Receives FAA Approval
FCC Mandates for Carriers
Selective Availability: A Brief Review
Cessation of Selective Availability Enhances Effectiveness of Existing Products
New GPS Policy – Goals and Objectives
Technology/Product Innovations/Introductions
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Regional Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 29. US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Commercial GPS Units by End Use Application - Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), Aviation, Marine and Timing Segments - Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for theYears 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 30. US Historic Review for Commercial GPS Units by End Use Application - Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), Aviation, Marine, and Timing Segments - Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for theYears 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 31. US 15-Year Perspective for Commercial GPS Units by End Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Revenue for Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), Aviation, Marine, and Timing Segments for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
2.JAPAN
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Car Navigation Systems Market
In-Car Computing Market
Japan’s Satellite Navigation Program
Key Regional Player
B. Market Analytics
Table 32. Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Commercial GPS Units by End Use Application - Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), Aviation, Marine and Timing Segments - Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for theYears 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 33. Japanese Historic Review for Commercial GPS Units by End Use Application - Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), Aviation, Marine, and Timing Segments - Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for theYears 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 34. Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Commercial GPS Units by End Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Revenue for Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/ Machine Control), Aviation, Marine, and Timing Segments for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
3.EUROPE
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
GPS History in Europe
Galileo Development Program
Market Trends
Galileo to Drive the European GPS Market
Personal Use to Drive GNSS Market
Navigation Systems: No More a Luxury Product
GPS-Enabled Mobile Navigation Devices Increase Penetration
Patients and Ambulance Crews to Benefit from Satellite Navigation Systems
Lack of Explicit Regulation for Accurate Positioning of Emergency Calls
Technology/Product Innovations/Introductions
Key Regional Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 35. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Commercial GPS Units by End Use Application - Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), Aviation, Marine and Timing Segments - Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for theYears 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 36. European Historic Review for Commercial GPS Units by End Use Application - Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/ Machine Control), Aviation, Marine, and Timing Segments - Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for theYears 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 37. European 15-Year Perspective for Commercial GPS Units by End Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Revenue for Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), Aviation, Marine, and Timing Segments for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
4.ASIA-PACIFIC
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Telematics Market in Asia-Pacific
Overview of Select Markets
Australia
R&D Plays a Major Role
Declining Prices Boost Mobile GPS Systems Market
Satellite Controlled Buses Deal with Traffic Congestion in Sydney
China
Market Overview
An Emerging Space Power
China to Partner EU in Galileo Development
Major Application Markets
Increasing Need for GPS Tracking Solutions
Handheld GPS Market – An Overview
GPS-Enabled PMP and PDA Market
Telematics Market in China
Japanese Navigation System Brands Gain Advantage
Traffic Management – A Major Driving Force for Telematics Growth
Hong Kong
OEM Software – The Mainstay for Hong Kong GPS Companies
India
Market Overview
GPS Market to Witness Faster Growth
Government Participation in GPS Technology
Telematics Market in India
Market Trends
In-Car Navigation Systems Market Offers Growth Potential
Expensive GPS-Enabled Cell Phones Limit Adoption
New Zealand
New Zealand to Get Expanded GPS Network Coverage
South Korea
Traffic Management and Continuous Internet Connectivity Drive Telematics Market
Taiwan
Market Overview
Exports the Mainstay
Manufacturers Increasingly Integrate Multimedia Features on Handheld GPS Receivers
Domestic Players Dominate the Market
Adoption of Telematics Devices
Advanced Technology: Playing a Major Role
Declining Retail Prices Boost Demand for GPS-Enabled Devices
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Regional Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 38. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Commercial GPS Units by End Use Application - Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), Aviation, Marine and Timing Segments - Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for theYears 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 39. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Commercial GPS Units by End Use Application - Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Survey/ Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), Aviation, Marine, and Timing Segments - Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for theYears 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 40. Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Commercial GPS Units by End Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Revenue for Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), Aviation, Marine, and Timing Segments for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
5.REST OF WORLD
A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Overview of Select Markets
Canada
The Geo-Spatial Market
CDGPS Aids in Navigation and Geo-Referencing
Select Regional Players
B. Market Analytics
Table 41. Rest of World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Commercial GPS Units by End Use Application - Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), Aviation, Marine and Timing Segments - Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for theYears 2010 through 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 42. Rest of World Historic Review for Commercial GPS Units by End Use Application - Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Survey/ Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), Aviation, Marine, and Timing Segments - Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues in US$ Million for theYears 2004 through 2009 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 43. Rest of World 15-Year Perspective for Commercial GPS Units by End Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of Revenue for Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), Aviation, Marine, and Timing Segments for the Years 2004, 2011 and 2018 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 99 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - (110)
The United States (64)
Canada (5)
Japan (7)
Europe (20)
- France (2)
- Germany (4)
- The United Kingdom (6)
- Rest of Europe (8)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (12)
Latin America (1)
Middle East (1)
