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SUMMARY
Emerging Standardization Expected to Spur Uptake of Wireless SensorNetworks The market is transitioning from wireless sensor networks based onproprietary platforms toward a standards-based environment with the emergence ofthe IEEE 802.15.4 standard and the recently ratified ZigBee standard.Standardization is expected to improve interfacing capabilities and allow endusers to migrate to a new service provider without reworking the entire solutionand incurring significantly high costs. "With the growing standardizationof wireless technology, the market is likely to become more streamlined allowingdevelopers to operate on a common platform and improve interoperability,"explains the analyst of this research. In addition, the introduction of standards enables original equipmentmanufacturers (OEMs) to increase profitability by producing certified devices inhigh capacities thereby taking advantage of economies of scale. Device providersand system integrators can also work with certified documented protocols givingthem more flexibility and freedom for increasing functionality as and whenrequired and with additional scalability options. Industrial and Building Automation Presents Numerous Opportunities forWireless Sensor Networks Given its numerous advantages over a wired network, wireless sensor networktechnology is expected to grow exponentially and gain a stronghold acrossindustry verticals such as building automation and industrial applications. Thebenefits of wireless sensor networks in these two sectors are enormous and willserve the purpose of demonstrating their capabilities. "Participants inthis market need to educate end users regarding the obvious cost benefits, easeof deployment, retrofitting applications, and scalability to increase the uptakeof wireless sensor networks," says the analyst. For instance, building automation applications such as lighting and occupancysensors demonstrate high energy efficiency levels, quicker return on investment,and ease of deployment and removal. Such devices are expected to find increasingacceptance among major retailers such as Wal-Mart and Home Depot where optimalenergy consumption and reduced energy costs are a primary concern. In theindustrial automation space, the largest opportunity for wireless sensornetworks lies in sensing devices in remote or inaccessible areas such as nuclearplants, oil and gas fields, and high temperature furnaces. Scaling Network Size Remains a Significant Challenge Although wireless sensor networks are easy to deploy at exceptionally lowcosts in comparison to a wired network, there are several technical challengessuch as network management, monitoring tools, optimal gateway design, andseveral other hardware considerations that need to be addressed. However, thebiggest challenge to date is increasing the average deployable network size fromthe existing few hundred nodes to a thousand nodes or more. Most companies inthis field are working toward systems that can perform robustly and efficientlywhen scaled up to a size of around 500 nodes. Test demonstrations of 800 nodenetworks are have already been completed successfully but more concerted effortsare required for gaining a competitive advantage in the mainstream market. This Frost & Sullivan research analyzes emerging developments that willenable wireless sensor networks to make an impact across various industryverticals. In addition to identifying major technology drivers and challenges,the research provides in-depth application analysis. Participants can alsoeasily identify potential collaborators to stay ahead of the competition andremain shoulder-to-shoulder with critical developments. Frost & Sullivan Growth Partnership Service Based on extensive and in-depth research, real-world consulting work, and newtheories tested in hundreds of companies across many industries, Frost &Sullivan has evolved its Growth Partnership Services (GPS) program that providesestablished and emerging firms with powerful growth visions. Moving beyond tokenmission statements, GPS provides an actionable vision to growth consultingpartners by illustrating how key intelligence and strategic research based ondefined goals can guide day-to-day behavior and overall company direction. Thefoundation of Frost & Sullivans GPS includes: - Assisting companies to reach their full potential in the core business
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To maximize the potential for growth within a firms internal and externalenvironment, Frost & Sullivan consultants can facilitate the creation ofstrategic programs that deliver improved market success. Frost &Sullivans strengths lie in combining strategic understanding with marketexpertise and applying these with absolute commitment to its clients growth. TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Key Findings - Noteworthy Emerging Technologies
- Noteworthy Applications
Technology Drivers and Restraints Briefing - Technology Drivers Outlook
- Technology Restraints Outlook
2 TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS VIEWPOINT Technology Primer and Standards - Technology Primer
- Topologies
- IEEE 802.15.4 and ZigBee Standards
Applications Analysis And Trends - Introduction To Application Analysis
- Medical Applications
- Security Applications
- Proactive Computing
- Environmental & Agricultural Applications
- Structural Sensing Applications
- Application Trends
- Ranking of Application Segments and Technology Roadmap
Influential Market Factors - Industry Trends
- Innovation Assessment Table
- Stakeholder Analysis
3 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS Primary Challenges - Technology Restraints
- Competing Technologies
Analysis of Drivers - Technology Benefits
- Adoption Drivers
4 NOTEWORTHY INNOVATIONS Noteworthy Innovation at Key Companies - Wireless Sensors Monitor Bio-Potential Signals In The Body--United States
- Wireless Sensors Without Batteries--United States
- Wireless Sensors For Structural Monitoring--United States
- Development Platform For Implementation Of Wireless SensorNetworks--United States
- Chipcon Delivers Industrys First IEEE 802.15.4 And ZigbeeSystem-On-Chip Solution--Norway
- Mobile Database Using Wireless Sensors Track Patient Care--United States
- Ember And Arcom Build Zigbee-Based Solutions Across IBM EnterpriseSystems--United States
- Low-Power Wireless Mesh Networks Now Commercial--United States
- FCC Certifies Crossbow Motes--United States
- Helicomm Launches Zigbee Development Platform--United States
- Intel And Wireless Sensor Networking--United States
- Zigbee Devices To Become Platform Independent--United States
- Managing Data From Sensors To Become Easy--United States
Noteworthy Innovation at Key Academic and Government-related Institutions - Remote Monitoring Of Volcanoes With Wireless Sensors--United States
- Sensor Networks Deployed For Robust Location Detection--United States
- Keeping Players In Good Shape Using Wireless Sensors--UK
- Wireless Sensor Networks Aid In Flying Robots--Australia
- Soil Monitoring With Wireless Sensors--UK
- Wireless Sensor Aids In Monitoring Sodium Hypochlorite Content InWater--UK
- Efficient MAC Protocol For Wireless Sensor Networks--United States
- Protecting Crops With Wireless Sensors--United States
- Zigbee Alliance Ratifies Specification--Worldwide
- NSF Funds Wireless Sensor Project--United States
- Designing Wireless Sensor Networks at Berkeley Manufacturing Institute(BMI)--United States
5 FROST & SULLIVAN 2005 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AWARDS Product Innovation - Award Description
- Award Recipient
Excellence In Technology - Award Description
- Award Recipient
6 DATABASE OF KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS; SELECTED PATENTS & GLOSSARY Database Of Key Industry Participants - Companies & Organizations
- Universities and Academia
Selected Patents & Glossary - Selected Patents - 2004
- Selected Patents - 2003
- Selected Patents - 2002
- Glossary
7 CRITICAL REFERENCE TABLES Decision Support Database Tables - Worldwide Area Under Agriculture
- Trauma Care Centers In North America
- PDA Sales In North America
- Physicians Using Handheld Devices In North America
- Worldwide Industrial Electrical Consumption
- Total Number Of Retail Stores Worldwide
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