This report is the most comprehensive and detailed report available on the
Bluetooth in automotive applications market. The report looks at the
established market of Bluetooth handsfree calling, the emerging market of A2DP
in automotive applications, the prospect of Bluetooth video streaming in
automotive applications and the functionalities of Bluetooth in PNDs. The
outlook for the use case scenario of Bluetooth in diagnostic and sensors is
also detailed in this report.
Each of these markets is presented in terms of OEM head unit devices,
aftermarket head units, standalone kits and accessories, with the emphasis on
Bluetooth penetration into these devices, shipments and market share within
the overall Bluetooth-enabled automotive application market.
Finally the market for Bluetooth ICs used in automotive applications and the
market for Bluetooth version 3.0 are also presented. IMS Research has been
producing market reports on the mobile and broadband markets for more than 10
years. This report takes advantage of IMS' wealth of in-house data on the
wider fixed broadband and mobile markets.
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Chapter 1 - Introduction, Scope & Methodology
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Scope
1.1.1 Quantitative Analysis
1.1.2 Objectives
1.1.3 Report Content
1.2 Methodology
1.2.1 Information Sources
1.2.2 Forecasting Methodology
1.3 Exchange Rates
Chapter 2 - Bluetooth & Automotive Application Review
2.0 Bluetooth and Automotive Application Review
2.1 Bluetooth Technology
2.1.1 Bluetooth Specification
2.1.2 The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG)
2.1.3 Bluetooth Profiles
2.1.4 Benefits of Bluetooth in the Vehicle
Chapter 3 - Bluetooth Automotive Market Statistics & Forecasts
3.0 Bluetooth Automotive Market Statistics & Forecast
3.1 Bluetooth Handsfree
3.1.1 Solutions for Handsfree Calling
3.1.2 OEM Bluetooth-enabled Head Units
3.1.2.1 The Advantages of OEM
3.1.2.2 The Disadvantages of OEM Bluetooth Handsfree Solutions
3.1.3 Aftermarket Bluetooth-enabled Head Units & Head Unit Enabling Kits
3.1.3.1 The Advantages of Aftermarket Bluetooth-enabled Head Units
3.1.3.2 The Disadvantages of Bluetooth-enabled Head Units