The Smart Wearable Devices Briefing 2012-2017

Overview

This executive briefing provides an extensive analysis of the evolving smart wearable device market segments, highlighting the drivers and constraints within the ecosystem. It also brings to light the underlying business service models which are reshaping the way wearable devices are monetised. This briefing also gives a forecast for the global retail revenue generated by smart wearable devices over the next five years.

1. Introduction 2
2. Defining Wearable Devices 2
Figure 1: Wearable Device Framework 3
Figure 2: Smart Wearable Device Properties 3
2.1 Components & Properties of a Wearable Device 4
Figure 3: Wearable Device Components 4
3. Drivers and Hurdles 5
Figure 4: Wearable Device Drivers 5
Figure 5: Barriers to Deployment 6
4. Smart Wearable Device Categories 6
Figure 6: Smart Wearable Device Categories 6
4.1 Consumer Wearables 7
Figure 7: Wearable Camera - Autographer 7
i. Sports & Fitness Wearables 8
ii. Multimedia & Entertainment Devices 8
iii. Multi-function Devices 8
4.2 Enterprise & Industrial Wearables 9
4.3 Healthcare Wearables 9
4.4 Military Wearables 9
5. The Wearables Market 10
Figure 8: The Wearable Device Ecosystem 10
6. Global Wearable Device Revenue Forecasts 11
7. Recommendations 12

Extra Info

‡ 8 key regions includes:

North America, Latin America, Western Europe, Central & Eastern Europe, Far East & China, Indian Subcontinent, Rest of Asia Pacific and Africa & Middle East.