Research and Markets: Short-Reach Radio and near Field Communications Marketing and Technological Trends

DUBLIN--(AllPayNews)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/6c5720/shortreach_radio) has announced the addition of the "Short-reach Radio and Near Field Communications Marketing and Technological Trends" report to their offering.

This report analyzes short-range communications technologies for WPAN and WLAN; particular, the following markets and related technologies were addressed:

Bluetooth (BT)
ZigBee
UWB
IEEE802.11n
Near Field Communications.
The report analyzes technologies features, standards and applications with emphasis on the importance of developing NFC-able devices. The report also stresses the following trends:

Progress in the development of multi-protocols SoCs with integration on single IC elements that support several technologies
As a result, multi-modal communications using, for example, a single handset become visible (for example, when a user environment is changed from WPAN to WLAN).
NFC is finding various applications where it has a significant role as an independent technology; or it is used for initiation of communications channels in other technologies environments (physical browsing is a new intuitive human-computer interfacing paradigm for mobile users. Services, such as information retrieval and distribution, peer- to- peer communication, payment or ticketing, and professional applications can be initiated by simply touching an object with a user's personal device (or even bringing two devices close to each other without touching)
It is expected that one of the most important NFC application will be an integration of NFC technology into cell phones to transfer them into devices that may eventually replace credit cards. The concept of a "wireless wallet" is discussed in details, as well as a concept of m-payments with its advantages and issues.
The report contains a detailed survey of WPAN/WLAN equipment vendors; and estimates of the markets developing for the 2009-2013 time frame.

Methodology

Considerable research was done using the Internet. Information from various Web sites was studied and analyzed; evaluation of publicly available marketing and technical publications was conducted. Telephone conversations and interviews were held with industry analysts, technical experts and executives. The overriding objective throughout the work has been to provide valid and relevant information. This has led to a continual review and update of the information content.

Intended Audience

This report is useful for technical and marketing staff involved in the developing of short-reach communications markets and applications. It addresses NFC and short-reach communications technologies applications and marketing features.

For systems vendors, integrators and others, the report provides an analysis and assessment of competing products currently available as well as an estimation of the overall opportunities in the coming years. The end users can gain a more thorough understanding of products' market and capabilities as well as the economics of using combinations of NFC with other technologies to improve operational efficiency

Key Topics Covered:

Introduction

General
NFC Specifics
Short-reach Radio Specifics
Report Structure
Methodology
Intended Audience
UWB: Technology and Market Specifics

History
Definition
Spectrum Allocation
Major Features
Standards and Regulations
Applications
Issues
Applications Summary
UWB Market
Industry: UWB
ZigBee

General
Details
Protocol Stack
Interoperability
Security
Platform Considerations
Battery Life
ZigBee Technology Benefits and Limitations
Standardization Process
ZigBee IP
IEEE 802.15.4 - ZigBee Basis
Application Specifics - Profiles
Applications
"Green" ZigBee
Market
Industry
IEEE 802.15.1 (Bluetooth)

Protocol Stack
Bluetooth Security
Highlights
Market
802.11n Technology

Advanced Technologies and IEEE 802.11n: MIMO and Others
Features
Adaptation
Benefits and Applications
Market
Industry
Near Field Communications

General
Characteristics
Standards
Security
Comparison
Applications
NFC Market
Vendors
Conclusions

Some of the Companies Mentioned:

Aerohive (AP)
Airbee (Software)
Alvin
Amber (RF Modules)
Arch Rock (IP)
Aruba (AP)
Arygon
Asus (Router)
Atheros (Chipsets; combo BT-802.1n)
Atmel (Chipsets)
Atmel and TazTag (NFC+ZigBee)
Belkin (Router, Adaptors)
Broadcom (Chipsets; combo)
Buffalo (Router, AP)
CEL (Modules; NFC+ZigBee)
Chipcon -TI (Chipsets)
Cirronet-RFM (Modules-Industrial Applications)
Cisco (AP)
Colubris-HP ProCurve (AP)
Crossbow (WSN, Environment Monitoring, motes)
CSR (Chips)
Digi (Radios, Routers, Energy Management)
D-Link (Router)
Duolog (Transceivers)
Edimax (Router, Adapter)
Ember (Chipsets, HAN applications)
Encore (Adapter)
EnergyHub (Smart Home)
Extreme (AP)
Extricom (AP)
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