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700 Million Wireless Video and Audio Connectivity Products to Ship in 2013
Updated:2008/11/7 10:40
Tags:Bluetooth |Wi-Fi |UWB |Modem
Shipments of four classes of wireless audio and video connectivity products for the home, which barely amount to 150 million this year, are expected to increase to nearly 700 million worldwide by the end of 2013, according to a new ABI Research study.
The technologies in question areBluetooth,Wi-Fi,UWB (ultra-wideband) and 60 GHz (the likely standard-bearer for in-home wireless distribution of uncompressed high-definition video.) ABI Research has long maintained that as the wireless home electronics market grows, these technologies will coexist and become closely integrated according to their strengths and specialties.
“Wireless video and audio connectivity within the home is still an early-adopter’s market,” notes senior analyst Douglas McEuen. “As prevalent as wireless connectivity is in the home, it’s still a small proportion compared to the potential overall market, and even smaller when it’s a question of in-home media networks. However as these systems begin to appear in consumers’ homes, word of the benefits will spread, boosting acceptance levels.”
While the Bluetooth and Wi-Fi markets are already large and well-established, those for UWB and 60 GHz – especially the latter – are in their infancy. However, says McEuen, “Once UWB begins to hit its stride around 2010, it will show the highest year-over-year growth rate of any of the four technologies.”
Much of the growth of home connectivity markets will follow a steady progression, but it could be accelerated by the activities of a few companies which, the study says, are “pushing the technological envelope.” Two newer vendors promoting new technology stand out: SiBEAM and Amimon. The former developed and has been leading the charge for the 60 GHz HD video solution, while the latter has pioneered the concept of the videomodem.
Home Wireless Video and Audio Connectivity
The Market for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB, and 60 GHZ in Consumer Electronic Devices
This study examines the opportunities for wireless video and audio connectivity in home consumer electronics. Each solution, Bluetooth in the PAN, Wi-Fi as the WLAN, UWB as wireless USB, and 60 GHz as wireless HD will evolve to meet a number of specific use-case applications demanded by a wide variety of home consumer electronic devices.
The research suggests that the different technologies will not compete within the home, but will be used in coordination, overlapping and coexisting for full wireless network coverage. The report profiles the key industry vendors that are pushing the technology boundaries. It concludes with an in-depth market forecast that tracks the market forces numerically.
What Does This Report Answer? What are the primary connectivity solutions available in the home video and audio market? What are the current key technical differentiators? What new connectivity solutions in the home are emerging? What are the key vertical segments of wireless connectivity in the home video and audio market? What are the drivers and obstacles for growth in each market vertical? How big will each vertical market be? Which equipment sectors will see the highest volumes? Who are the key vendors? What is the status of the relevant industry organizations?
Who Needs This Report?
Consumer electronic device manufacturers Home networking hardware vendors Digital home software vendors Radio IC manufacturers: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB, 60 GHz, and proprietary Wireless carriers Content providers Broadband and video service providers Consumer Electronic Retailers Venture capital firms Investment and financial analysts

Section 1.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Market Issues
1.2 Key Players
1.3 Market Forecasts
Section 2.
MARKET ISSUES
2.1 Video and Audio Distribution in the Home
2.2 Room to Room: The Whole Home Backbone
2.2.1 Wireless Local Area Network
2.2.2 Video Modem
2.3 In-Room Wireless Video Connectivity
2.3.1 The Incumbent: Wi-Fi
2.3.1.1 Video Upgrade: 11n
2.3.2 60 GHz
2.3.2.1 WirelessHD
2.3.3 Key Applications
2.3.3.1 TVs, STBs, DVDs, and PVRs
2.3.3.2 Gaming
2.3.3.3 Digital Photo Frames
2.3.3.4 Unique Applications
2.3.3.4.1 Eye-Fi and Eye-Fi Cards
2.3.3.4.2 Frame Media’s FrameChannel
2.4 The Home Office
2.4.1 UWB and Wireless USB
2.4.1.1 UWB in the Home Office
2.4.1.1.1 External Hard Disk Drives
2.4.1.1.2 Docking Stations
2.5 Wireless Video in Mobile Consumer Electronic Devices
2.5.1 Connecting Mobile Devices
2.5.2 Bluetooth and Wireless Video
2.5.2.1 Wi-Fi in the PAN
2.5.3 Bluetooth and Wireless Audio in Speakers and Receivers
2.6 Industry Organizations
2.6.1 Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG)
2.6.2 Wi-Fi Alliance
2.6.3 WiMedia Alliance
2.6.4 WirelessHD
2.6.5 WHDI
Section 3.
TECHNOLOGY ISSUES
3.1 Wireless Connectivity Options
3.1.1 Bluetooth
3.1.1.1 Bluetooth Over 802.11
3.1.2 IEEE 802.11n
3.1.2.1 Throughput
3.1.2.2 Range
3.1.2.3 Physical Data Rate Selection
3.1.2.4 MIM0-OFDM
3.1.2.5 Spatial Multiplexing
3.1.2.6 Greater Efficiency
3.1.2.7 Channel Size
3.1.2.8 Spectrum Availability
3.1.2.9 Power over Ethernet
3.1.3 UWB
3.1.4 60 GHz
3.1.4.1 Path Loss
3.1.4.2 EIRP
3.1.4.3 Adaptive Beamforming
3.1.4.4 Technology Issues
3.1.5 WHDI
3.2 A/V Communication
3.2.1 A/V Transmission
3.2.2 Uncompressed Wireless Data Transfers
Section 4.
KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS
4.1 UWB
4.1.1 Pulse~LINK
4.1.2 Sigma Designs
4.1.3 Tzero
4.2 WHDI
4.2.1 Amimon
4.3 WirelessHD
4.3.1 SiBeam
Section 5.
MARKET FORECASTS
5.1 Market Forecasts Introduction
5.2 Wireless Video and Audio Home Consumer Electronics Market Forecasts
5.2.1 TVs
5.2.2 DVDs
5.2.3 Non Service Provider PVRs
5.2.4 STBs
5.2.5 Non-Service Provider STBs (i.e. Apple TV, Vudu)
5.2.6 Digital Still Cameras
5.2.7 Digital Camcorders
5.2.8 Digital Photo Displays
5.2.9 Game Consoles
5.2.10 Handheld Game Consoles
5.2.11 Portable Media Players
5.2.12 Portable Music Players/MP3s
5.2.13 Music Receivers
5.2.14 Adapters
5.2.15 Docking Stations
5.2.16 External HDDS
5.2.17 Wireless Video and Audio Connectivity Summary
Section 6.
COMPANY DIRECTORY
Section 7.
ACRONYMS
SCOPE OF STUDY
SOURCES AND METHODOLOGY
NOTES
Tables
TVs, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 DVDs, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Non Service Provider PVRs, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 STBs, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Non Service Provider STBs (ie. Apple TV, Vudu), World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Digital Still Cameras, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Camcorders, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Digital Photo Displays, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Game Consoles, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Handheld Game Consoles, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Portable Media Players, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Portable Music Players/MP3s, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Music Receivers, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Adapters, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Docking Stations, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 External HDDs, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Summary of Bluetooth in Home CE Devices, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Summary of Wi-Fi in Home CE Devices, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Summary of UWB in Home CE Devices, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Total Wireless Video and Audio Connectivity in the Home, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013
Charts
TVs, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 DVDs, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Non Service Provider PVRs, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 STBs, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Non Service Provider STBs (ie. Apple TV, Vudu), World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Digital Still Cameras, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Camcorders, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Digital Photo Displays, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Game Consoles, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Handheld Game Consoles, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Portable Media Players, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Portable Music Players/MP3s, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Music Receivers, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Adapters, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Docking Stations, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 External HDDs, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013 Total Wireless Video and Audio Connectivity in the Home, World Market, Forecast: 2007 to 2013
Figures
Video Distribution in the Home Wireless HD Transmission Functional Diagram 802.11n Solution Compared with Custom Solution
Networked Home Audio
Market Analysis of Sonos-like Systems, Audio Servers, IP Speakers, and Network Receivers
http://www.abiresearch.com/products/market_research/Networked_Home_Audio
The consumer home audio market goes through major shifts every ten years. Nearly 20 years ago it was the shift to the Compact Disk. Close to ten years ago the Internet unleashed P2P sharing through Napster, and the music industry has never been the same. Since then, the changes have kept on coming, with Apple’s iPod and iTunes changing the way consumers purchase and use their music.
ABI Research believes the next major shift in home audio will be adoption of IP based (and some proprietary) networking to allow for in-home distribution of music. The increasing number of consumers who buy their music in digital/non-physical formats such as through iTunes or Zune Marketplace, as well the many that convert their existing CDs to digital files through ripping them onto their PC hard drive, are looking for ways to enjoy this music around the home through stereo and speaker systems that go beyond what they get through their PC-based music configuration.
What Does This Report Answer? How many consumers are using networked home audio today? What are the different use-case scenarios for networked home audio? What are the major industry impediments and what conditions will foster the growth of this currently nascent market? How big will the home audio server market be? Who are the key players across the audio server, networked receiver/media adapter, IP speaker and complete-system markets? Who are the key technology providers for this market? How will IP-based distribution services for music tie into the networked home audio market?
Who Needs This Report?
Consumer electronics vendors Home audio system specialists Music and content providers Digital distribution companies Content providers Investment and financial analysts

Section 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY1.1 What is Networked Audio?1.2 Types of Solutions for Digital Audio1.2.1 PC-Based Music Servers with Networked Receivers1.2.2 Internet Wi-Fi Radios1.2.3 Non-PC Music Server Systems1.2.4 Closed-System Networked Audio1.3 Are Consumers Using Networked Audio?1.4 Market Players in Networked Audio1.4.1 Networking Hardware Vendors1.4.2 Consumer Electronics and Home Audio Specialists1.4.3 Home Media Server Vendors1.4.4 Media Client/Adapter Vendors1.5 The Market Today for Networked Audio and Look to Future1.6 Networked Audio Drivers and Inhibitors1.6.1 Drivers for Networked Entertainment1.6.1.1 Growth of Digital Music1.6.1.2 Large CE Companies Move into Networked Entertainment1.6.1.3 Wireless MP3 Market Proliferating Concept of Networked Audio1.6.1.4 Digital Distribution (and Networked Entertainment) Taking Over Physical Media1.6.2 Market Inhibitors1.6.2.1 Lack of Success of Early Products in Market1.6.2.2 Closed Systems May Turn Off Consumers1.6.2.3 Networking Products Inherently Difficult Compared to Non-Networked Devices1.6.2.4 Media Server Price Points Too High for Mass-Market -- Can Storage Prices Drop Far Enough?
Section 2.
MUSIC SERVER MARKET2.1 Introduction.2.1.1 Technology/Feature Breakdown2.1.2 Hard Drive2.1.3 Networking Capability2.1.4 CD-RW2.1.5 Media Server Software2.1.6 Supported Media Formats2.1.7 Internet Radio2.1.8 Multi-Zone Support2.2 The Music Server Market2.2.1 Will the Music Server Market Go Mainstream?2.3 Music Server Vendors2.3.1 Olive Media2.3.2 D&M Holdings2.3.2.1 Escient2.3.3 Yamaha2.3.4 AMX2.3.5 ReQuest2.3.6 Kaleidescape2.3.7 Sony2.3.8 iMerge
Section 3.
COMPLETE NETWORKED MUSIC SYSTEMS3.1 Complete Networked Music Systems Overview3.1.1 How Important Are Complete Systems for Networked Audio?3.2 System Vendors3.2.1 Sonos3.2.2 Philips Streamium3.2.3 Logitech Wireless DJ Music System
Section 4.
NETWORKED AUDIO RECEIVERS4.1 Networked Audio Receiver/Media Adapter Market Overview4.2 Selected Vendor Profiles4.2.1 Apple4.2.1.1 Will Apple Change the Market With Apple TV (And Has It Already With Airport Express)?4.2.1.2 Apple TV4.2.2 Roku Labs4.2.3 Linksys4.2.4 Sony4.2.5 Slim Devices4.2.6 D-Link
Section 5.
TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS5.1 Netstreams5.2 Avega Systems5.3 Reciva5.4 C-Media/Sondigo5.5 Eleven Engineering5.6 Imerge5.7 Kenwood
Section 6.
FORECAST6.1 What Did We Forecast?6.2 Forecast Methodology6.3 Network Receiver/Digital Media Adapters
Section 7.
COMPANY LIST
Section 8.
ACRONYMS
SCOPE OF STUDY
SOURCES AND METHODOLOGY
NOTES
List of Tables and Charts
Roku Labs SoundBridge Worldwide Networked Audio Shipments Escient MX-111 Philips What Do You Use Your Home Network For? Olive Media Symphony Music Server Sonos ZonePlayer 100 Logitech Wireless DJ System Apple Airport Express Diagram Reciva Internet Radio Diagram Diagram for C-Media Sondigo Wireless Audio Bridge Breakdown of Networked Audio by Use-Case Scenario Adoption (Is "Users" Correct in Y-Axis?) Network Music Receivers/Digital Media Adapters Home Audio Server Shipments and Revenue Complete Network Audio Systems Shipments and Revenues Worldwide Forecast Network Speakers Shipments Regional Forecast for Networked Audio Revenues Total Networked Audio Shipments, World Market: 2005 to 2012 Comparison of Escient Music Server Features AMX Media Server Comparison Chart Media Servers using Netstreams Technology Products Using Reciva Wi-Fi Internet Radio Technology Networked Audio by Use-Case Scenario, World Market: 2005 to 2012 Networked Audio Receivers/Adapter Shipments and Revenue, World Market: 2005 to 2012 Non-PC Audio Server Shipments and Revenue, World Market: 2005 to 2012 Complete Network Audio-in-a-Box Shipments and Revenue, World Market: 2005 to 2012 IP Speaker Shipments and Revenue, World Market: 2005 to 2012 Regional Network Audio Revenue, World Market: 2005 to 2012
Philips Ensation Enters Wireless Audio Streaming Market
byClint DeBoer — last modified June 02, 2005 20:00
Royal Philips Electronics today announced the Ensation™ wireless audio link that will simplify wireless audio networking in the home. The new wireless chip technology makes it easy for digital audio device manufacturers to add wireless networking capabilities to their products, enabling the streaming of digital audio from PCs, home entertainment systems and other devices to multiple loudspeakers or wireless headsets. This will allow the Connected Consumer to enjoy high quality audio through out the home - without the hassle of cables or complicated installation.
The trend towards wireless solutions in the home and the proliferation of digital audio has led to demand for wireless technologies specifically for streaming audio. Ensation was designed to meet this demand and to make it easy for manufacturers to add wireless audio streaming to their devices. As well as being easy to install, the highly-integrated, two- chip wireless audio link offers one of the most robust solutions for wireless audio, meaning high-quality, uninterrupted streaming, even in a noisy environment.
"Philips' Ensation wireless audio link was designed to eliminate the complexity associated with wireless audio networking and provide our customers with a solution that is both easy to install and easy for the end-consumer to enjoy," said Rutton Ruttonsha, vice president and general manager, personal entertainment solutions at Philips Semiconductors. "This is an important part of our strategy to deliver high-quality audio solutions to the Connected Consumer, both at home and on the go."
The Ensation wireless audio link is a long-range, point-to-multipoint wireless technology with built-in audio features to ensure high-quality steaming audio. This includes automatic frequency selection, antenna diversity and error correction for interference-free, hi-fi sound. It also features low latency and digital signal processing to ensure all audio and video is in sync. Further key features include Ensation's bi-directional data link, allowing wireless volume and channel control, and low power operation within battery powered speakers and systems. Ensation is also dual-source and multi-room, offering consumers the flexibility of streaming audio from two sources and to multiple rooms.
Availability
Philips Ensation wireless chip technology will be available in Q2 2005.
About Royal Philips Electronics
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is one of the world's biggest electronics companies and Europe's largest, with sales of EUR 30.3 billion in 2004. With activities in the three interlocking domains of healthcare, lifestyle and technology and 160,900 employees in more than 60 countries, it has market leadership positions in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring, color television sets, electric shavers, lighting and silicon system solutions. News from Philips is located atwww.semiconductors.philips.com .