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Real Time Location Services: Technologies and Global Markets

December 2019 | 184 pages | ID: R570E0DC746DEN
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REPORT SCOPE:

BCC Research defines real-time location system or services (RTLS) as a system that uses either of a number of technologies (such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ultrawideband, RFID, and GPS) to detect the current (real-time) geolocation of a target. At times, a real-time location system can use a combination of different technologies to achieve a result with higher accurancy (e.g. GPS combined with Wi-Fi). In real-time location system, the target that is tracked can be anything from a vehicle to an item in a manufacturing plant or logistics to a person (as in healthcare space).

The global market for real-time location services is witnessing strong growth across geographies. RTLS-capable products are used in an ever-increasing number of sectors including supply chain management (SCM), logistics, transportation, healthcare, military, retail, recreation, postal and courier services, as well as education space. The developed regions – North America and Europe (especially Western Europe) are the largest market for RTLS. However, APAC is witnessing the strongest growth and is expected to significantly increase its market share in the coming years.

The scope of this report covers the global market for real-time location service technologies for various end-user application industry. The market is broken down by type, technologies, application, end use industry, and region, which are further discussed in detail. Revenue forecasts from 2019 to 2024 are given for each market segments, and regional market with estimated values derived from manufacturers’ total revenues.

The report also includes a discussion of the major players across each regional market. Further, it explains the major drivers and regional dynamics of the market and current trends within the industry.

The report concludes with a special focus on the vendor landscape and includes detailed profiles of the major vendors.

Detailed Inclusions and exclusions %li%
  • For the purpose of this report, real-time location system or services (RTLS) is defined as a system/ solution/ service that uses either of a number of technologies (such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ultrawideband, RFID, and GPS) to detect the current (real-time) geolocation of a target (where the target can be anything from a vehicle to an item in a manufacturing plant to a person).
  • For the purpose of this report, both indoor real time positioning and outdoor real time positiong are considered as RTLS. Hence, both indoor RTLS (which includes RFID, BLE, Wi-Fi, UWB, etc., and outdoor RTLS (mainly global positioning system/GPS, but also includes some usage of RFID, Wi-Fi, etc.). are within the scope of this report.
  • RFID includes active RFID, passive RFID and battery-assisted passive (BAP) RFID. While active RFID and BAP RFID are actual RTLS, passive RFID can be used for very simplistic locating systems (can be read through at choke points) and hence is also considered within the scope of the report.
  • The report includes other technologies that be used for RTLS such as infrared, ultrasound, ZigBee in the “Others” segment within the technology categorization in the report. However, these technologies are not discussed in detail as their market share is expected to be very low.
  • The report includes hardware, software as well as services revenue of the companies active in the global Real-Time Location Services market.
  • In hardware, the report covers various types of hardware such as tags, readers, etc.
  • The report excludes the revenue from stand-alone service providers (such as educational services, consulting, maintenance, etc.).
  • The report carefully considers companies that are not actual manufacturers and/or service providers and may just rebrand the product and sell it in the market (white labelling), so as to prevent double counting of revenue.
  • Revenue forecasts from 2019 to 2024 are given for each segment and regional market, with estimated values are derived from manufacturers’ total revenues).
  • Location based services (LBS) is similar but different market and hence is out of scope of this report. This report identifies LBS as a different market, wherein, LBS is defined as location-based services that are offered through a mobile phone by taking into account the device’s geographical location. LBS also uses real-time geo-data from a mobile device or smartphone (using either cellular tower coverage, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) to provide information, entertainment or security. However, the key difference between LBS and RTLS is that LBS uses a user’s mobile phone and its real-time geo data, RTLS uses a tag, badge, or sender that transmits real-time data (i.e., a hardware for real time data).
The report begins by introducing the reader to how the market has evolved over time and how various factors are impacting the market. The report then proceeds to identify the following %li%
  • Primary forces with a direct impact on the markets.
  • Secondary forces that have an indirect impact.
  • Key funding and financing in this space, which are particularly supportive for new entrants.
  • Some key challenges that may hinder the growth of this market.
  • Key trends visible in the market.
  • Important applications of real-time location services, along with key technology segments.
  • Demand in the North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC).
REPORT INCLUDES:
  • 71 tables
  • A descriptive study of technologies and global markets for the real time location system or services (RTLS)
  • Analyses of global market trends with data from 2018, estimates for 2019, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2024
  • Assessment of widespread application markets of RTLS technologies across major geographical regions – North America, Europe, APAC, South America and MEA
  • Information on market dynamics, regulatory landscape, trend analysis and mergers and acquisitions within the global ICT industry
  • Patent analysis covering all types of RTLS solutions and their allotments by major assignee types
  • Company profiles of market leading players, including AIRTLS, Cerner Corp., Midmark Corp., Sonitor Technologies AS and Zebra Technologies Corp.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing This Study
Scope of Report
Information Sources
Methodology
Geographic Breakdown
Analyst's Credentials
BCC Custom Research
Related BCC Research Reports

CHAPTER 2 SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS

CHAPTER 3 MARKET AND TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND

Evolution of the RTLS Market
RTLS Technologies
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
Global Positioning System (GPS)
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
Ultra-Wideband (UWB)
Hybrid RTLS
Tracking Approaches (Methods for Determining the Location)
Distance/ Distance-Based (Lateration) Techniques
Angle/ Angle-Based (Angulation) Techniques
Various Stakeholders in the Global RTLS Market
Diversified Technology Majors
Healthcare Technology Players (such as Halma, which owns CenTrak)
Semiconductor, Sensor and Related Product Manufacturers
Location-Based Service (LBS) and Technology Providers
Growth of the Global RTLS Market
Major Market Forces
Growing Need for Security and Safety of Goods and Assets in Transit
Aging Population and Patients, Especially in Developed Regions That Require Monitoring
Regulatory Compliance Across Multiple End-User Industries
Declining Price of Products and Emergence of New Companies in the Location and Asset Tracking Space
Need to Increase Return on Investment (ROI), while Increasing Efficiency and Decreasing Operational Costs
Growing Demand for Workplace Security
Key Selection Criteria
Power/Battery Consumption
Coverage/Operating Range
Security
Hardware Cost (Intial Implementation Cost)
Cost of Ownership/ Operating Cost
Accuracy/ Possible Measurement Error
Key Strategies Used in the Global RTLS Market
Mergers and Acquisitions
Partnerships
Expansion to Emerging Markets

CHAPTER 4 RTLS TECHNOLOGIES AND GLOBAL MARKETS, BY TYPE

Hardware
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Location Tags
WiFi Location Tags
Infrared Location Tags
Passive Location RFID Tags
Active RFID Location Tags
Battery-Assisted RFID Location Tags
Software
Standalone versus Full Stack/All-in-One Software
Services

CHAPTER 5 GLOBAL MARKET FOR RTLS BY TYPE OF TECHNOLOGY

RFID
Wi-Fi
UWB (Ultra-Wideband)
Bluetooth/ BLE
Angle-of-Departure (AoD), Angle-of-Arrival (AoA) and Bluetooth 5.1
GPS

CHAPTER 6 GLOBAL MARKET FOR RTLS TECHNOLOGIES BY END-USE APPLICATION

Asset tracking and monitoring
Access Control/ Security
Inventory Management
Environmental Monitoring
Employee Tracking
Workplace Safety
Others

CHAPTER 7 GLOBAL MARKET FOR RTLS TECHNOLOGIES BY END-USE INDUSTRY

Healthcare
Transportation & Logistics
Manufacturing & Automotive
Retail
Government & Defense
Education
Oil & Gas, Mining
Others

CHAPTER 8 GLOBAL MARKET FOR RTLS TECHNOLOGIES BY REGION

North America
United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
Italy
U.K.
Spain
Other Countries and Regions in Europe
Asia Pacific (APAC)
Japan
China
Australia
India
Other Countries in APAC
Middle East and Africa (MEA)
South America
Analysis of Key Geographies

CHAPTER 9 INDUSTRY STRUCTURE AND PATENT ANALYSIS

Key Trends in the Market
Hospitals and Healthcare Continue to Be the Key End-User Sector
Emergence of New Sectors such as Sports and Games
Continued Growth and Acceptance in Emerging Regions
Very Strong Expected Growth of Online Retail
Strong Growth of Education Sector in Emerging Regions
Increasing Focus on Workplace Safety
Venture Capital Funding and Investments
Industry Challenges and Concerns
Technological Acceptance and Know-How
Integration Issues
High Initial Implementation Cost
Maintenance Issues and Costs
Patent Activity

CHAPTER 10 COMPANY PROFILES

AIRFINDER (LINK LABS)
AIRTLS BV
ALIEN TECHNOLOGY CORP.
AVERY DENNISON CORP.
CASSIA NETWORKS INC.
CENTRAK INC.
CERNER CORP.
DECAWAVE LTD.
GUARD RFID SOLUTIONS INC.
IDENTEC GROUP CORP. (IDENTEC GROUP AG)
IMPINJ INC.
KONTAKT.IO
KONTAKT.IO
LEANTEGRA INC.
LITUM TECHNOLOGIES
MIDMARK CORP.
MIST SYSTEMS (JUNIPER NETWORKS INC.)
MOJIX INC.
OMNI-ID USA INC.
QUUPPA OY
REDPINE SIGNALS INC.
SAVI TECHNOLOGY INC.
SEWIO NETWORKS S.R.O.
SMARTRAC N.V.
SONITOR TECHNOLOGIES AS
STANLEY HEALTHCARE
STATSPORTS GROUP LTD.
TELETRACKING TECHNOLOGIES INC.
TRACKTIO
ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORP.

LIST OF TABLES

Summary Table: Global Market for Real Time Location Services/Systems, by Segment, Through 2024
Table 1: Global Markets for RTLS Technologies, by Region, Through 2024
Table 2: Major Market Forces for Real Time Location Services and Their Impact
Table 3: Key RTLS Technologies Comparison
Table 4: Key Selection Criteria for RTLS Technologies and Their Importance
Table 5: Some Recent Acquisitions in the Global RTLS Technologies Market
Table 6: Global Market for RTLS Technologies, by Type, Through 2024
Table 7: Global Market for Hardware Segment of RTLS Technologies, Through 2024
Table 8: Global Market for Software Segment of RTLS Technologies, Through 2024
Table 9: Global Market for Services Segment of RTLS Technologies, Through 2024
Table 10: Global Market for RTLS Technologies, by Type, Through 2024
Table 11: Global Market Share for RTLS Technologies, by Type, 2018-2024
Table 12: Global Market for RFID Technology, Through 2024
Table 13: Global Market for Wi-Fi Technology, Through 2024
Table 14: Global Market forUWB Technology, Through 2024
Table 15: Global Market for BLE Technology, Through 2024
Table 16: Global Market for GPS Technology, Through 2024
Table 17: Global Market for RTLS Technologies, by Application/Usage, Through 2024
Table 18: Global Market Share of RTLS Technologies, by Application/ Usage, 2018
Table 19: Global Market Share of RTLS Technologies, by Application/ Usage, 2019
Table 20: Global Market Share of RTLS Technologies, by Application/ Usage, 2024
Table 21: Global Market for RTLS Technologies used in Asset Tracking and Monitoring, Through 2024
Table 22: Global Market for RTLS Technologies used in Access Contol/Security, Through 2024
Table 23: Global Market for RTLS Technologies used in Inventory Management, Through 2024
Table 24: Global Market for RTLS Technologies used in Environmental Monitoring, Through 2024
Table 25: Global Market for RTLS Technologies used in Employee Tracking, Through 2024
Table 26: Global Market for RTLS Technologies used in Workplace Safety, Through 2024
Table 27: Global Market for RTLS Technologies, by Industry, Through 2024
Table 28: Global Market Share of RTLS Technologies, by Industry, 2018
Table 29: Global Market Share of RTLS Technologies, by Industry, 2019
Table 30: Global Market Share of RTLS Technologies, by Industry, 2024
Table 31: Global Market for RTLS Technologies in Healthcare Industry, Through 2024
Table 32: Global Market for RTLS Technologies in Transportation & Logistics, Through 2014
Table 33: Global Market for RTLS Technologies in Manufacturing & Automotive Industry, Through 2024
Table 34: Global Market for RTLS Technologies in Retail Industry, Through 2024
Table 35: Global Market for RTLS Technologies in Government & Defense Industry, Through 2024
Table 36: Global Market for RTLS Technologies in Education, Through 2024
Table 37: Global Market for RTLS Technologies in Oil & Gas, Mining Industry, Through 2024
Table 38: Global Market for RTLS Technologies, by Region, Through 2024
Table 39: Global Market Share for RTLS Technologies, by Region, 2018
Table 40: Global Market Share for RTLS Technologies, by Region, 2019
Table 41: Global Market Share for RTLS Technologies, by Region, 2024
Table 42: North America Market for RTLS Technologies, by Segment, Through 2024
Table 43: North America Market for RTLS Technologies, by Type, Through 2024
Table 44: North America Market for RTLS Technologies, by Application, Through 2024
Table 45: North America Market for RTLS Technologies, by Country, Through 2024
Table 46: U.S. Market for RTLS Technologies, Through 2024
Table 47: Canadian Market for RTLS Technologies, Through 2024
Table 48: Mexico Market for RTLS Technologies, Through 2024
Table 49: Europe Market for RTLS Technologies, by Segment, Through 2024
Table 50: Europe Market for RTLS Technologies, by Type, Through 2024
Table 51: Europe Market for RTLS Technologies, by Application, Through 2024
Table 52: Europe Market for RTLS Technologies, by Country, Through 2024
Table 53: Germany Market for RTLS Technologies, Through 2024
Table 54: France Market for RTLS Technologies, Through 2024
Table 55: Italy Market for RTLS Technologies, Through 2024
Table 56: U.K. Market for RTLS Technologies, Through 2024
Table 57: Spain Market for RTLS Technologies, Through 2024
Table 58: APAC Market for RTLS Technologies, by Segment, Through 2024
Table 59: APAC Market for RTLS Technologies, by Type, Through 2024
Table 60: APAC Market for RTLS Technologies, by Application, Through 2024
Table 61: APAC Market for RTLS Technologies, by Country, Through 2024
Table 62: Japan Market for RTLS Technologies, Through 2024
Table 63: China Market for RTLS Technologies, Through 2024
Table 64: Australia Market for RTLS Technologies, Through 2024
Table 65: India Market for RTLS Technologies, Through 2024
Table 66: MEA Market for RTLS Technologies, by Country, Through 2024
Table 67: South America Market for RTLS Technologies, by Country, Through 2024
Table 68: Analysis of Global Markets for RTLS Technologies, by Key Country
Table 69: Fundings and Investments in Global Markets for RTLS Technologies, 2011-2019
Table 70: Numbers of Patents (Filed and Granted) by Various Players in the RTLS Technologies Market-Global Scenario-WIPO Data Only, Since January 2017

LIST OF FIGURES

Summary Figure: Global Market for Real-Time Location Services/Systems (RTLS), by Segment, 2018-2024
Figure 1: Global Market for RTLS Technologies, by Region, 2018-2024
Figure 2: Global Market for RTLS Technologies, by Segment, 2018-2024
Figure 3: Global Market for RTLS Technology in the Hardware Segment, 2018-2024
Figure 4: Global Market Shares of RTLS Technologies, by Segment, 2018
Figure 5: Global Market Shares of RTLS Technologies, by Segment, 2019
Figure 6: Global Market Shares of RTLS Technologies, by Segment, 2024
Figure 7: Global Market for RTLS Technologies in the Software Segment, 2018-2024
Figure 8: Global Market for RTLS Technologies in the Services Segment, 2018-2024
Figure 9: Global Market for RTLS Technologies, by Type, 2018-2024
Figure 10: Global Market Shares of RTLS Technologies, by Type, 2018
Figure 11: Global Market Shares of RTLS Technologies, by Type, 2019
Figure 12: Global Market Shares of RTLS Technologies, by Type, 2024
Figure 13: Global Market for RFID Technology in RTLS, 2018-2024
Figure 14: Global Market for WiFi Technology in RTLS, 2018-2024
Figure 15: Global Market for UWB Technology in RTLS, 2018-2024
Figure 16: Global Market for BLE Technology in RTLS, 2018-2024
Figure 17: Global Market for GPS Technology in RTLS, 2018-2024
Figure 18: Global Market for RTLS Technologies, by End-Use Application, 2018-2024
Figure 19: Global Market Shares of RTLS Technologies, by End-Use Application, 2018
Figure 20: Global Market Shares of RTLS Technologies, by End-Use Application, 2019
Figure 21: Global Market Shares of RTLS Technologies, by End-Use Application, 2024
Figure 22: Global Market for RTLS Technologies in Asset Tracking and Monitoring Applications, 2018-2024
Figure 23: Global Market for RTLS Technologies in Access Control/Security Applications, 2018-2024
Figure 24: Global Market for RTLS Technologies in Inventory Management Applications, 2018-2024
Figure 25: Global Market for RTLS Technologies in Environmental Monitoring Applications, 2018-2024
Figure 26: Global Market for RTLS Technologies in Employee Tracking Applications, 2018-2024
Figure 27: Global Market for RTLS Technologies for Workplace Safety Applications, 2018-2024
Figure 28: Global Market for RTLS Technologies, by End-Use Industry, 2018-2024
Figure 29: Global Market Shares of RTLS Technologies, by End-Use Industry, 2018
Figure 30: Global Market Shares of RTLS Technologies, by End-Use Industry, 2019
Figure 31: Global Market Shares of RTLS Technologies, by End-Use Industry, 2024
Figure 32: Global Market for RTLS Technologies in the Healthcare Industry, 2018-2024
Figure 33: Global Market for RTLS Technologies in Transportation and Logistics, 2018-2024
Figure 34: Global Market for RTLS Technologies in the Manufacturing and Automotive Industry, 2018-2024
Figure 35: Global Market for RTLS Technologies in the Retail Industry, 2018-2024
Figure 36: Global Market for RTLS Technologies in the Government and Defense Industry, 2018-2024
Figure 37: Global Market for RTLS Technologies in Education, 2018-2024
Figure 38: Global Market for RTLS Technologies in the Oil and Gas, Mining Industry, 2018-2024
Figure 39: Global Market for RTLS Technologies, by Region, 2018-2024
Figure 40: Global Market Shares of RTLS Technologies, by Region, 2018
Figure 41: Global Market Shares of RTLS Technologies, by Region, 2019
Figure 42: Global Market Shares of RTLS Technologies, by Region, 2024
Figure 43: North American Market for RTLS Technologies, by Segment, Through 2024
Figure 44: North American Market for RTLS Technologies, by Type, Through 2024
Figure 45: North American Market for RTLS Technologies, by End-Use Application, 2018-2024
Figure 46: North American Market for RTLS Technologies, by Country, 2018-2024
Figure 47: U.S. Market for RTLS Technologies, 2018-2024
Figure 48: Canadian Market for RTLS Technologies, 2018-2024
Figure 49: Mexican Market for RTLS Technologies, 2018-2024
Figure 50: European Market for RTLS Technologies, by Segment, 2018-2024
Figure 51: European Market for RTLS Technologies, by Type, 2018-2024
Figure 52: European Market for RTLS Technologies, by End-Use Application, 2018-2024
Figure 53: European Market for RTLS Technologies, by Country, 2018-2024
Figure 54: German Market for RTLS Technologies, 2018-2024
Figure 55: French Market for RTLS Technologies, 2018-2024
Figure 56: Italian Market for RTLS Technologies, 2018-2024
Figure 57: UK Market for RTLS Technologies, 2018-2024
Figure 58: Spanish Market for RTLS Technologies, 2018-2024
Figure 59: APAC Market for RTLS Technologies, by Segment, 2018-2024
Figure 60: APAC Market for RTLS Technologies, by Type, 2018-2024
Figure 61: APAC Market for RTLS Technologies, by End-Use Application, 2018-2024
Figure 62: APAC Market for RTLS Technologies, by Country, 2018-2024
Figure 63: Japanese Market for RTLS Technologies, 2018-2024
Figure 64: Chinese Market for RTLS Technologies, 2018-2024
Figure 65: Australian Market for RTLS Technologies, 2018-2024
Figure 66: Indian Market for RTLS Technologies, 2018-2024
Figure 67: MEA Market for RTLS Technologies, by Country, 2018-2024
Figure 68: South American Market for RTLS Technologies, by Country, 2018-2024
Figure 69: Global Patent Applications Filed and Patents Granted on RTLS Technologies Since Jan. 2017*


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