Futuristic Outlook of Wearable Technology in Key Applications - Convergence Potential in Wearables: Interaction with Top 50 Technologies

DUBLIN, Oct. 05 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/494rnr/futuristic) has announced the addition of the "Futuristic Outlook of Wearable Technology in Key Applications" report to their offering.

Wearable Technology involves body worn electronics that can perform various functionalities such as sensing, communicating, and computing. Wearables' is the result of convergence of various technologies in sensors, microelectronics, and ICT. Wearable technology impacts the lives of millions of people who are adopting this technology primarily to improve their lifestyles by monitoring health and fitness. However, the application scope of wearables is not only limited to fitness tracking. Wearable technology is still in the emerging phase and it is important to understand how the technology will evolve in the next 5-10 years and the key opportunities presented by the technology.

This research service includes the following with regards to wearable technology:

• Funding trends, IP activity
• Transformation potential of enabling technologies
• Innovation ecosystem, application overview with futuristic outlook, strategic insights including impact of megatrends and potential interaction with top 50 technologies and emerging business models that can be adopted by companies.

This research service includes the following with regards to wearable technology:

• Funding trends
• IP activity
• Transformation potential of enabling technologies
• Innovation ecosystem
• Application overview, with futuristic outlook
• Strategic insights including impact of megatrends and potential interaction with TechVision top 50 technologies
• Emerging business models that can be adopted by companies

Key Findings:

• The Success of wearables will be dependent on innovations from the entire ecosystem, comprising of app developers, software providers, technology providers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
• Cloud Computing is a key enabling technology for wearables. The ability of wearables to leverage the cloud platform will depend on ubiquitous Internet connectivity.
• Products that cater to diverse applications will experience better acceptability as currently there is a plethora of options, unique for each application.
• Wearables such as smartwatches will disrupt traditional watch makers as wearables provide advanced functionalities with comparable form factors.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary

2. Technology Status Review of Wearable Technology
- Current Scenario
- Current Trends in Wearable Technology
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Funding Scenario
- IP Landscape

3. Technology Outlook
- Factors Driving Wearable Technology
- Widescale Adoption Challenges
- Wireless Charging
- Energy Harvesting
- Printed & Flexible Electronics
- Cloud Computing
- Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)
- Biosensors
- Wireless Communication
- Gesture Recognition
- Sensor Fusion
- Advanced Processors
- The Wearable Ecosystem

4. Applications Outlook
- Applications Overview
- Applications in Consumer Electronics
- Applications in Healthcare
- Applications in Sports
- Applications in Homeland Security
- Applications in Automotive
- Applications in Industrial

5. Strategic Outlook: A Long View of Wearable Technology
- Convergence Potential in Wearables: Interaction with Top 50 Technologies
- Technology Convergence Scenario
- Impact of Megatrends
- Emerging Business Models
- Companies to Watch Out For
- Strategic Insights

6. Key Patents

7. Key Contacts

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