The global market for wireless sensor devices used in end vertical
applications totaled $532 million in 2010 and $790 million in 2011. This
market is expected to increase at a 43.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR)
and reach an estimated $4.7 billion by 2016.
The Americas market segment for wireless sensor devices was worth $392
million in 2011. This figure is expected to increase to $2.1 billion by 2016,
a CAGR of 39.9% between 2011 and 2016.
The U.S. in many ways is a thought leader in the wireless sensor network
space in the Americas region. This segment was worth $336 million in 2011 and
is expected to reach $1.6 billion by 2016, a CAGR of 36.1% between 2011 and
2016.
SUMMARY FIGURE
VALUE OF THE GLOBAL MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES BY
END VERTICAL APPLICATION, 2009-2016
($ MILLIONS)
Source: BCC Research
INTRODUCTION
Wireless sensor devices connect sensors wirelessly among each other as well as
to monitoring and management setups. While the sensing principles are
consistent with that of wireline sensors, wireless sensors have the challenge
of operating with an attractive form and with robust power management.
The payout is spectacular. In most cases, wireless sensors beat their
wireline counterparts hands down in the following aspects:
Physical reach
Time to roll out and install
Pricing
Suitability in harsh operating environments
Wireless sensor devices are the actual sensing elements that are present in
the wireless sensor networks. They do not include gateways or management
software.
This report deals exclusively with wireless technologies employed in the
personal area network (PAN) and local area network (LAN) topologies. It does
not cover wide area networks (e.g., commercial cellular networks).
STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
This study's goals and objectives include the following:
Forecast the market size for wireless sensor devices used in PANs and LANs
in terms of dollar and unit sales.
Classify the market size for wireless sensor devices used in PANs and LANs
by various parameters measured in terms of dollar and unit sales.
Classify the market size for wireless sensor devices used in PANs and LANs
by end application in terms of dollar and unit sales.
Classify the market size for wireless sensor devices used in PANs and LANs
by geographical regions in terms of dollar and unit sales.
Classify the market size for wireless sensor devices used in PANs and LANs
by wireless and standard technologies in terms of dollar and unit sales.
Identify the market size for wireless sensor devices used in PANs and LANs
in key country markets in terms of dollar and unit sales.
Analyze the challenges posed by technology issues (e.g., power management)
and the steps taken by industry stakeholders to counter these challenges.
Analyze the challenges posed by business issues (e.g., multiplicity of
wireless standards and technologies) and the steps taken by industry
stakeholders to counter these challenges.
Highlight the roles played by major stakeholders and players.
Provide an overview of the activities of influential companies.
Examine crucial, innovative breakthroughs by means of a detailed patent
analysis.
REASONS FOR DOING THE STUDY
Wireless sensor networks are the drivers of the grand scheme of the Internet
of Things. This scheme visualizes the networking and connection of
practically any device that can embed a communicating modem. While this
premise is no doubt exciting, there are very few drivers in the near future
than can pave the path for its realization. Wireless sensor networks are one
of these few drivers. They are arguably the most tangible, realizable, and
commercially viable drivers for the Internet of Things.
However, the fit into this grand scheme is only an aside to the wireless
sensor story. The main theme here is the phenomenal amount of use cases that
can be engendered by the technology. These include the wireless enablement of
existing wireline sensors as well as the spawning of new use cases altogether.
Everything is, however, not all positive. The technology faces compelling
technical and business challenges that need to be overcome before it can
realize its potential. This report is an effort towards forecasting the
market size for wireless sensor devices in the face of these challenges.
SCOPE OF THE REPORT
This report presents the forecasts for wireless sensor devices employed in
PANs and LANs for 2011 through 2016 on a volume and value basis. These
forecasts are further broken down by the various parameters that can be
measured by the sensors, by end applications, and by geographical regions.
The report covers the following parameters that can be measured by wireless
sensor devices:
Temperature
Pressure
Level
Flow
Chemical composition
Biological characteristics
Motion and position
Surveillance and image
Humidity
The end vertical application breakdown includes:
Industrial installations
Ecology and agriculture
Logistics and transport
Defense and surveillance
Medicine
Residential automation and energy management
The regional breakdown focuses on the following geographical areas:
The Americas
Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)
The Asia-Pacific region (APAC)
Country-specific analyses are included for the following countries:
U.S.
Canada
Brazil
Mexico
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
U.K.
The Netherlands
Russian Federation
Israel
South Africa
Turkey
Japan
China
South Korea
India
Indonesia
The report covers the following wireless technologies and standards:
Bluetooth
Radio frequency (RF) identification (RFID)
Wi-Fi + IPv6 over low-power, wireless PANs (6LoWPAN)
ZigBee + RF for consumer electronics (RF4CE)
Domain-specific and proprietary technologies
The Executive Summary chapter provides an end application, domain-wise
breakdown of the dollar sales of wireless sensor devices. The Overview
chapter deals with the fundamentals of sensors and introduces the various
measurable parameters. It also covers the major technology and business
challenges confronting the wireless sensor domain and introduces the reader to
the concepts of energy harvesting. The chapter familiarizes the reader with
the leading wireless PAN and LAN technologies and standards.
The Global Markets chapter deals exclusively with quantitative forecasts with
a special focus on the application of sensors. After providing a broad
breakdown of the global market for wireless sensors, this section provides an
overview of the astonishing body of use cases for wireless sensors and gives a
detailed breakdown of the sensor market along these domains.
The Regional Analysis chapters take a closer look at the wireless sensor
market for the various regions highlighted in this report. The Major Players
chapter covers the extremely well-populated landscape of the wireless sensor
industry. It identifies and explains the major stakeholder categories and
then analyzes the initiatives undertaken by key companies.
The U.S. Patent Analysis chapter covers innovative activities that impact
wireless sensors. Patents are also categorized in terms of application and
architecture, as well as timing, assignee countries, and assignee
organizations.
METHODOLOGY
Both primary and secondary research methodologies were used in preparing this
report. BCC Research presents an analysis across the global market for
wireless sensor devices employed in PANs and LANs based on reported revenue
dollars and units shipped. We also analyzed data gathered from various
research sources via the Internet. Interviews were conducted with well-placed
industry sources.
INFORMATION SOURCES
The following sources have been referenced:
Primary research, including interviews with experts from companies
operating in the handset and waveform domains
Published industry data
Shipment reports of non-listed companies
10-K reports
AUTHOR CREDENTIALS
Shalini R. has extensive experience analyzing and evaluating advanced
information technology, including telecommunications and optical networks.
She holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and
Telecommunications from Kumaraguru College of Technology in Coimbatore, India,
as well as a Master of Science degree in Telecommunications and Software
Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.
Table of Contents
Global Markets and Technologies for Wireless Sensors--Focus on the Americas
Chapter - 1: INTRODUCTION - Complimentary
STUDY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
REASONS FOR DOING THE STUDY
SCOPE OF THE REPORT
INTENDED AUDIENCE
METHODOLOGY
INFORMATION SOURCES
AUTHOR CREDENTIALS
RELATED BCC PUBLICATIONS
BCC ON-LINE SERVICES
DISCLAIMER
Chapter - 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Summary Table: VALUE OF THE GLOBAL MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES BY
END VERTICAL APPLICATION, THROUGH 2016
Summary Figure: VALUE OF THE GLOBAL MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES BY
END VERTICAL APPLICATION, 2009-2016
Chapter - 3: OVERVIEW
FUNDAMENTALS OF SENSORS
WIRELESS SENSORS
INTRODUCTION TO MEASURABLE PARAMETERS
POWER MANAGEMENT IN WIRELESS SENSORS
WIRELESS WAVEFORMS - THE GENESIS OF MARKET COMPLEXITY
Chapter - 4: GLOBAL MARKETS
WIRELESS SENSOR MARKET OVERVIEW
DOMAIN-SPECIFIC MARKET: INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATIONS
DOMAIN-SPECIFIC MARKET: ECOLOGY AND AGRICULTURE
DOMAIN-SPECIFIC MARKET: LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT
DOMAIN-SPECIFIC MARKET: DEFENSE AND SURVEILLANCE
DOMAIN-SPECIFIC MARKET: MEDICINE
DOMAIN-SPECIFIC MARKET: RESIDENTIAL AUTOMATION AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT DOMAIN
Chapter - 5: REGIONAL ANALYSIS - THE AMERICAS MARKET
SALIENT ANNOUNCEMENTS IN NOVEMBER 2011
MACROECONOMIC PROFILE OF MAJOR COUNTRIES
PROSPECTS FOR INDUSTRY VERTICALS IN THE REGION
Chapter - 6: MAJOR PLAYERS - THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS, STRATEGIES AND OUTLOOK
STAKEHOLDER CATEGORIES
PROFILES OF INFLUENTIAL PLAYERS
Chapter - 7: U.S. PATENT ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION
TRENDS BY CATEGORY
TRENDS BY YEAR
TRENDS BY COUNTRY
TRENDS BY ASSIGNEE
Table 61: ASSIGNEES OF THREE OR MORE U.S. PATENTS RELATED TO WIRELESS
SENSOR NETWORKS, 1976 TO OCTOBER 2011
List of Tables
Summary Table: VALUE OF THE GLOBAL MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES BY
END VERTICAL APPLICATION, THROUGH 2016
Table 1: THE GLOBAL MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES BY VERTICAL
APPLICATION, THROUGH 2016
Table 2: THE GLOBAL MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES BY WIRELESS
STANDARD AND/OR TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2016
Table 3: THE GLOBAL MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES BY WIRELESS
STANDARD AND/OR TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2016
Table 4: THE GLOBAL MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES BY MEASURABLE
PARAMETER, THROUGH 2016
Table 5: THE GLOBAL MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES BY MEASURABLE
PARAMETER, THROUGH 2016
Table 6: THE GLOBAL MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES BY GEOGRAPHICAL
REGION, THROUGH 2016
Table 7: THE GLOBAL MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES BY GEOGRAPHICAL
REGION, THROUGH 2016
Table 8: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE INDUSTRIAL
INSTALLATION DOMAIN BY WIRELESS STANDARD AND/OR TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2016
Table 9: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE INDUSTRIAL
INSTALLATIONS DOMAIN BY WIRELESS STANDARD AND/OR TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2016
Table 10: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE INDUSTRIAL
INSTALLATIONS DOMAIN BY MEASURABLE PARAMETER, THROUGH 2016
Table 11: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE INDUSTRIAL
INSTALLATION DOMAIN BY MEASURABLE PARAMETER, THROUGH 2016
Table 12: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE INDUSTRIAL
INSTALLATION DOMAIN BY GEOGRAPHICAL REGION, THROUGH 2016
Table 13: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE INDUSTRIAL
INSTALLATION DOMAIN BY GEOGRAPHICAL REGION, THROUGH 2016
Table 14: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE ECOLOGY AND
AGRICULTURE DOMAIN BY WIRELESS STANDARD AND/OR TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2016
Table 15: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE ECOLOGY AND
AGRICULTURE DOMAIN BY WIRELESS STANDARD AND/OR TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2016
Table 16: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE ECOLOGY AND
AGRICULTURE DOMAIN BY MEASURABLE PARAMETER, THROUGH 2016
Table 17: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE ECOLOGY AND
AGRICULTURE DOMAIN BY MEASURABLE PARAMETER, THROUGH 2016
Table 18: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE ECOLOGY AND
AGRICULTURE DOMAIN BY GEOGRAPHICAL REGION, THROUGH 2016
Table 19: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE ECOLOGY AND
AGRICULTURE DOMAIN BY GEOGRAPHICAL REGION, THROUGH 2016
Table 20: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE LOGISTICS AND
TRANSPORT DOMAIN BY WIRELESS STANDARD AND/OR TECHNOLOGIES, THROUGH 2016
Table 21: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE LOGISTICS AND
TRANSPORT DOMAIN BY WIRELESS STANDARD AND/OR TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2016
Table 22: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE LOGISTICS AND
TRANSPORT DOMAIN BY MEASURABLE PARAMETER, THROUGH 2016
Table 23: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE LOGISTICS AND
TRANSPORT DOMAIN BY MEASURABLE PARAMETER, THROUGH 2016
Table 24: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE LOGISTICS AND
TRANSPORT DOMAIN BY GEOGRAPHICAL REGION, THROUGH 2016
Table 25: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE LOGISTICS AND
TRANSPORT DOMAIN BY GEOGRAPHICAL REGION, THROUGH 2016
Table 26: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE DEFENSE AND
SURVEILLANCE DOMAIN BY WIRELESS STANDARD AND/OR TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2016
Table 27: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE DEFENSE AND
SURVEILLANCE DOMAIN BY WIRELESS STANDARD AND/OR TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2016
Table 28: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE DEFENSE AND
SURVEILLANCE DOMAIN BY MEASURABLE PARAMETER, THROUGH 2016
Table 29: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE DEFENSE AND
SURVEILLANCE DOMAIN BY MEASURABLE PARAMETER, THROUGH 2016
Table 30: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE DEFENSE AND
SURVEILLANCE DOMAIN BY GEOGRAPHICAL REGION, THROUGH 2016
Table 31: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE DEFENSE AND
SURVEILLANCE DOMAIN BY GEOGRAPHICAL REGION, THROUGH 2016
Table 32: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE MEDICINE DOMAIN BY
WIRELESS STANDARD AND/OR TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2016
Table 33: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE MEDICINE DOMAIN BY
WIRELESS STANDARD AND/OR TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2016
Table 34: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE MEDICINE DOMAIN BY
MEASURABLE PARAMETER, THROUGH 2016
Table 35: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE MEDICINE DOMAIN BY
MEASURABLE PARAMETER, THROUGH 2016
Table 36: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE MEDICINE DOMAIN BY
GEOGRAPHICAL REGION, THROUGH 2016
Table 37: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE MEDICINE DOMAIN BY
GEOGRAPHICAL REGION, THROUGH 2016
Table 38: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE RESIDENTIAL
AUTOMATION AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT DOMAIN BY WIRELESS STANDARD AND/OR
TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2016
Table 39: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE RESIDENTIAL
AUTOMATION AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT DOMAIN BY WIRELESS STANDARD AND/OR
TECHNOLOGY, THROUGH 2016
Table 40: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE RESIDENTIAL
AUTOMATION AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT DOMAIN BY MEASURABLE PARAMETER, THROUGH 2016
Table 41: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE RESIDENTIAL
AUTOMATION AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT DOMAIN BY MEASURABLE PARAMETER, THROUGH 2016
Table 42: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE RESIDENTIAL
AUTOMATION AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT DOMAIN BY GEOGRAPHICAL REGION, THROUGH 2016
Table 43: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN THE RESIDENTIAL
AUTOMATION AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT DOMAIN BY GEOGRAPHICAL REGION, THROUGH 2016
Table 44: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN MAJOR COUNTRIES WITHIN
THE AMERICAS REGION, THROUGH 2016
Table 45: THE MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES IN MAJOR COUNTRIES WITHIN
THE AMERICAS REGION, THROUGH 2016
Table 46: WIRELESS SENSOR MARKET FOR THE U.S, THROUGH 2016.
Table 47: WIRELESS SENSOR MARKET FOR CANADA, THROUGH 2016
Table 48: WIRELESS SENSOR MARKET FOR BRAZIL, THROUGH 2016
Table 49: WIRELESS SENSOR MARKET FOR MEXICO, THROUGH 2016
Table 50: MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSORS IN THE AMERICAS REGION FOR THE
INDUSTRIAL INSTALLATION DOMAIN, THROUGH 2016
Table 51: MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSORS IN THE AMERICAS REGION FOR THE
ECOLOGY AND AGRICULTURE DOMAIN, THROUGH 2016
Table 52: MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSORS IN THE AMERICAS REGION FOR THE
LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT DOMAIN, THROUGH 2016
Table 53: MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSORS IN THE AMERICAS REGION FOR THE
DEFENSE AND SURVEILLANCE DOMAIN, THROUGH 2016
Table 54: MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSORS IN THE AMERICAS REGION FOR THE
MEDICINE DOMAIN, THROUGH 2016
Table 55: MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSORS IN THE AMERICAS REGION FOR THE
RESIDENTIAL AUTOMATION AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT DOMAIN, THROUGH 2016
Table 56: ANALYSIS OF U.S. PATENTS RELATED TO WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS,
1976 - OCTOBER 2011: LIST OF PATENT ASSIGNEES FROM THE AMERICAS REGION
Table 57: ANALYSIS OF U.S. PATENTS RELATED TO WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS,
1976 - OCTOBER 2011: LIST OF PATENTS AWARDED TO ASSIGNEES FROM THE AMERICAS
REGION
Table 58: CLASSIFICATION OF U.S. PATENTS RELATED TO WIRELESS SENSOR
NETWORKS BY CATEGORY, 1976 - OCTOBER 2011
Table 59: WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS: U.S. PATENT TRENDS, 1999 TO OCTOBER
2011
Table 60: SHARES OF U.S. PATENTS RELATED TO WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS BY
COUNTRY, 1976 TO FEBRUARY 2011
Table 61: ASSIGNEES OF THREE OR MORE U.S. PATENTS RELATED TO WIRELESS
SENSOR NETWORKS, 1976 TO OCTOBER 2011
List of Figures
Summary Figure: VALUE OF THE GLOBAL MARKET FOR WIRELESS SENSOR DEVICES BY
END VERTICAL APPLICATION, 2009-2016
