This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Wireless USB (WUSB) Devices in Thousand Units. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2008 through 2017. The report profiles 49 companies including many key and niche players such as Alereon, Inc., Artaflex Inc., Belkin International, Inc., Cypress Semiconductor Corporation, D-Link Corporation, Fujitsu Technology Solutions, Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd., Hewlett-Packard Company, Intel Corporation, Samsung, TRENDnet, Unigen Corporation, Veebeam, and Wisair Ltd. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.
Wireless Technology Industry
1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 1
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
Disclaimers 2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level 3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics 3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study 3
2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 4
Wireless Personal Area Network (WPAN): A Quick Primer 4
Machine-to-Machine (M2M) Communications Poised to Explode 4
Interest in Short-Range Radio Solutions for Connectivity Surges 5
Wireless USB: A Key Beneficiary of the Trend 5
Market Opportunity 5
Computer Applications 5
Mobile Applications 6
Consumer Applications 6
Growth Drivers, Trends & Issues 6
Success Belongs to the Wireless 6
Increase in the Number of Mobile Internet Devices Spur
Growth for WUSB 7
Industry Support - A Shot in Arm 7
Online Video Activity Spur Wireless USB Adoption 7
Wireless USB 1.1 Delivers Performance Enhancements to
Wireless USB technology 8
A Comparison of Wireless USB 1.1 with Other Digital RF
Systems 8
Transition to SuperSpeed USB 8
WiMedia Transfers Technology to USB-IF and BT-SIG 9
Will Ultrawideband Technology Phase Out? 9
Outlook 10
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 11
Personal Area Networks (PAN): An Introduction 11
Network Characteristics 11
IEEE Standards for Personal Area Networks 11
Technological Challenges & Limitations 12
Future Outlook 13
Key PAN Technologies 13
Bluetooth 13
ZigBee 14
Z-Wave 14
Universal Serial Bus (USB): An Evolutionary Scan 14
Certified Wireless USB (WUSB): A Special Focus 15
Operational Speed and Range 15
Benefits 15
Compatibility 16
Architecture 16
Security 16
Network Interference 17
SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) 17
USB 2.0 vs USB 3.0 17
Select PAN Associations 17
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. 17
WiMedia Alliance 18
ZigBee Alliance 18
4. STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS 19
Intellinet Network Solutions Unveils Wireless USB Network
Adapters 19
EZAir Launches Wireless USB Product Line in Spain 19
Digisol Rolls Out Wireless USB Adapter 19
TP-LINK Unveils a Mini Wireless USB Adapter 20
CYP Unveils Wireless USB to HDMI Converter 20
Warpia Rolls Out StreamHD 20
Ricoh Company Submits Patent Application for Wireless USB Device 20
Intel Corp Takes Over SySDSoft 21
TRENDnet® Unveils Novel Dual Band Wireless USB Adapter 21
Staccato’s Wireless USB solution To Power the Imation
Wireless Projection Link 21
Pioneer Selects iCON USB Modem for Car Navigation System 22
Samsung Electronics Launches Novel Wireless USB SOC 22
Wisair Introduces Novel WUSB Chipset 22
Alereon Launches Novel NoWire Wireless USB Extender 23
Devolo AG to Introduce Wireless USB and Powerline Portfolio 23
Sierra Wireless Introduces AirCard® USB 307 Modem on
Telefonica’s HSPA+ Network 23
Verizon Wireless Unveils USB Wireless Modem 23
USB-IF Announces New Wireless USB Products 24
Belkin’s WUSB Hub Receives European Approval 24
Alereon Acquires Business Unit from Stonestreet One 24
5. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS 25
Alereon, Inc. (USA) 25
Artaflex Inc (Canada) 25
Belkin International, Inc. (USA) 25
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation (USA) 25
D-Link Corporation (Taiwan) 26
Fujitsu Technology Solutions (Germany) 26
Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) 26
Hewlett-Packard Company (USA) 26
Intel Corporation (USA) 26
Samsung (South Korea) 27
TRENDnet (USA) 27
Unigen Corporation (USA) 27
Veebeam (USA) 27
Wisair Ltd. (Israel) 28
6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 29
Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wireless USB Devices by Region/Country - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in Thousand
Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 29
Table 2: World 10-Year Perspective For Wireless USB Devices by
Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US,
Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of
World Markets for Years 2008, 2011 and 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 30
7. UNITED STATES 31
Market Analysis 31
Table 3: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in
‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 31
8. CANADA 32
Market Analysis 32
Table 4: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in
‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 32
9. JAPAN 33
A.Market Analysis 33
UWB Takes Off in Japan 33
B.Market Analytics 33
Table 5: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in
‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 33
10. EUROPE 34
Market Analysis 34
Table 6: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wireless USB Devices by Region/ Country - France, Germany,
Italy, United Kingdom and Rest of Europe Markets
Independently Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in ‘000
Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 34
Table 7: European 10-Year Perspective for Wireless USB
Devices by Region/Country - Percentage Breakdown of Volume
Sales for France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom and Rest of
Europe Markets Independently for Years 2008, 2011 and 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 35
10a. FRANCE 36
Market Analysis 36
Table 8: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in
‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 36
10b. GERMANY 37
Market Analysis 37
Table 9: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in
‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 37
10c. ITALY 38
Market Analysis 38
Table 10: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in
‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 38
10d. UNITED KINGDOM 39
Market Analysis 39
Table 11: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual Volume Sales in
‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 39
10e. REST OF EUROPE 40
Market Analysis 40
Table 12: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual
Volume Sales in ‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 40
11. ASIA-PACIFIC 41
Market Analysis 41
Table 13: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual
Volume Sales in ‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 41
12. LATIN AMERICA 42
Market Analysis 42
Table 14: Latin America Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual
Volume Sales in ‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 42
13. REST OF WORLD 43
Market Analysis 43
Table 15: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Wireless USB Devices Analyzed with Annual
Volume Sales in ‘000 Units for Years 2008 through 2017
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 43
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 49 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 53)
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Region/Country Players
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The United States 27
Canada 2
Japan 1
Europe 5
Rest of Europe 5
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 18
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