WebCam
Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2007 to 2013

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WebCam Market Assessment

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WebCam Market Shares, Forecasts, and Driving Forces
WebCam.com Directory
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Camera Types Of WebCams
Selected WebCam Prices
WebCams For Web Conferencing and Chat
Micro Lenses and Clear Filter Arrays
Telerobotic WebCams
Speed
Network Camera Software For The Enterprise
Video Ringtones
WebCams For Security
WebCam Regional Analysis

WebCam
Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2007 to 2013

Demand for Internet services, the implementation of broadband and demand for video transport are major web cam market driving forces.

Micron CMOS image sensor are on the cutting-edge of the latest camera trends. Micron's imaging group WebCam imaging technology meets design requirements for higher quality. Existing WebCams are traditional ‘tethered' style, with VGA or 1.4-megapixel resolution.

Micron CMOS image sensors are evolving higher resolution, 2-megapixel and above, camera capabilities. As, the PC manufacturer market embeds WebCam cameras into notebooks and flat panel monitor designs, higher quality is demanded. Micron was recently selected by a leading PC manufacturer as the sole image sensor supplier for their line of top-selling notebook computers.

Image sensor performance elements for the WebCam market include fast frame rates for capturing crisp and clear video, high dynamic range to ensure a quality picture in various lighting conditions, and small form factor to fit into ultra-thin notebook and flat panel monitor designs.

WebCams are used in combination with instant messaging programs. MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, SameTime, and Skype support video chat. Broadband connections support streaming video. Installation, image quality and performance are ways to measure the substance of the WebCam experience. Sample photos from each Web camera in a variety of lighting conditions provide a good measure of quality. Imaging depends on quality and usefulness.

As notebook computers quickly become the form factor of choice for consumers, vendors continue to deliver high-quality, affordable notebook WebCams that help people make reliable video calls. Notebook WebCams offer people great image quality at a reasonable price - and make video communication easier.

WebCam total market forecasts indicate that there is strong growth from a number of segments. The pornographic WebCam market is more hidden from analysts than the other segments, but it is a lively part of the market. The Internet revenue started with porn and continues to benefit from this aspect of use. Because of the relative anonymous aspects of viewing sites, there is usage that might not occur otherwise.

Social networking promises to grow in the context of consumer markets, but also evolve a distinct, definable market segment going forward.

WebCam markets at $1.2 billion in 2006 are anticipated to reach $6.2 billion by 2013.

Companies Profiled
Logitech
Creative Technology
Axis Technologies Encoders
Cisco / LinkSys
 D-Link
Micron Technology
NAVTEQ
Stardot Technologies


Report Methodology

This is the 305th report in a series of market research reports that provide forecasts in communications, telecommunications, the internet, computer, software, and telephone equipment. The project leaders take direct responsibility for writing and preparing each report. They have significant experience preparing industry studies. Forecasts are based on primary research and proprietary data bases. Forecasts reflect analysis of the market trends in the segment and related segments. Unit and dollar shipments are analyzed through consideration of dollar volume of each market participation in the segment. Market share analysis includes conversations with key customers of products, industry segment leaders, marketing directors, distributors, leading market participants, and companies seeking to develop measurable market share. Over 200 in-depth interviews are conducted for each report with a broad range of key participants and opinion leaders in the market segment.

About the Company

WinterGreen Research, founded in 1985, provides strategic market assessments in telecommunications, communications equipment, health care, and advanced computer technology. Industry reports focus on opportunities that will expand existing markets or develop major new markets. The reports assess new product and service positioning strategies, new and evolving technologies, and technological impact on products, services, and markets. Market shares are provided. Leading market participants are profiled, and their marketing strategies, acquisitions, and strategic alliances are discussed. The principals of WinterGreen Research have been involved in analysis and forecasting of international business opportunities in telecommunications and advanced computer technology markets for over 30 years.

About the Principal Authors

Ellen T. Curtiss, Technical Director, co-founder of WinterGreen Research, conducts strategic and market assessments in technology-based industries. Previously she was a member of the staff of Arthur D. Little, Inc., for 23 years, most recently as Vice President of Arthur D. Little Decision Resources, specializing in strategic planning and market development services. She is a graduate of Boston University and the Program for Management Development at Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration. She is the author of recent studies on worldwide telecommunications markets and the Top Ten Telecommunications market analysis and forecasts.

Susan Eustis, President, co-founder of WinterGreen Research, has done research in communications and computer markets and applications. She holds several patents in microcomputing and parallel processing. She is the author of recent studies of the Regional Bell Operating Companies' marketing strategies, Internet equipment, a study of Internet Equipment, Worldwide Telecommunications Equipment, Top Ten Telecommunications, Digital Loop Carrier, Web Hosting, and Application Integration markets. Ms. Eustis is a graduate of Barnard College.

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