The World Market for Touchscreens and Input Technologies in Mobile Handsets - 2009 Edition

The World Market for Touchscreens and Input Technologies in Mobile Handsets - 2009 Edition published by IMS Research in August, 2009. This report consists of 125 PAGES (including 29 tables and 29 figures) and the price starts from US $ 5440.

Introduction

Abstract

This is the third edition of the Mobile Handset Input Technologies report from IMS Research. This edition of the report includes a number of new features, including:

• Aggregate and discrete input technology forecasts, illustrating both primary input technology trends as well as the penetration of specific technologies in hybrid handsets
• Analysis of the market for mobile handset speech technologies (Automatic Speech Recognition, Speech-to-Text, and Text-to-Speech) including estimates of market size split by handset tier for 2008 with growth forecasts to 2014
• Detailed mobile handset input technologies forecasts by region for Americas, Asia, Europe, and Middle East & Africa

As with previous editions, this report offers new insights into the evolution of input methods for mobile handsets, with a specific focus on touchscreen technologies. The report also examines QWERTY keypads, controls for navigation and gaming, touch sensors, haptic feedback, and motion controls among other key topics.

Additionally, this report contains extensive qualitative and quantitative analysis including:

• Market size estimates for mobile handset input technologies for 2008, with growth forecasts through 2014
• Detailed analysis of the mobile handset touchscreen market, which examines touchscreen technologies, size and multi-touch capability
• Extensive discussion of factors influencing the market including mobile application trends, form factor evolution, the increase in smartphone uptake by consumers, and the need for differentiation in a crowded marketplace

This comprehensive look at the major input technologies and market drivers & inhibitors is accompanied by detailed statistical analysis and forecasts to provide a complete investigation of the potential of this market.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Chapter 1- Introduction, Scope and Methodology

• 1.0 Introduction
• 1.1 Scope
• 1.2 Methodology
• 1.3 Exchange Rates

Chapter 2 - Handset Input Technology Overview

• 2.0 Introduction
• 2.1 Input Technology Types
• 2.2 Keypads
• 2.3 Navigation/Gaming Controls
• 2.4 Touchscreens
• 2.5 Complimentary Technologies
• 2.6 Speech Technologies

Chapter 3 - Keypads

• 3.0 Introduction
• 3.1 Standard Keypads
• 3.2 QWERTY Keypads
• 3.3 Augmented Keypads
• 3.4 External Devices

Chapter 4 - Navigation/Gaming Controls

• 4.0 Introduction
• 4.1 Mechanical Controls
• 4.2 Capacitive & Resistive Sensors
• 4.3 External Devices

Chapter 5 - Touchscreens

• 5.0 Introduction
• 5.1 Resistive Touchscreens
• 5.2 Capacitive Touchscreens
• 5.3 Infrared Touchscreens
• 5.4 Other Touchscreen Technologies
• 5.5 Multi Touch

Chapter 6 - Complimentary Technologies

• 6.0 Introduction
• 6.1 Haptics
• 6.2 Motion Control

Chapter 7 - Speech Technologies

• 7.0 Introduction
• 7.1 Speech Technologies in Mobile Handsets - Background
• 7.2 General Market Drivers and Inhibitors
• 7.3 Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) Market Drivers and Inhibitors
• 7.4 Speech-To-Text (STT) Market Drivers and Inhibitors
• 7.5 Text-To-Speech (TTS) Market Drivers and Inhibitors

Chapter 8 - Market Outlook 2008 - 2014

• 8.0 Introduction
• 8.1 World Market for Mobile Handsets by Tier
• 8.2 World Market for Mobile Handset Input Technologies
• 8.3 World Market for Mobile Handset Input Technologies by Region
• 8.4 Mobile Handset Input Technologies by Tier
• 8.5 World Market for Mobile Handset Touchscreens
• 8.6 Mobile Handset Input - Complimentary Technologies
• 8.7 Speech Technologies in Mobile Handsets
• 8.8 Mobile Handset Input Technologies Market Drivers

Appendix 1 - Glossary

Appendix 2 - List of Tables & Figures

*Full table of contents can be obtained upon the request of sample pages.

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