Scope and Methodology

• Scope of the Research Service
• Research Methodology

Key Findings

• Technology Snapshot
• Key Findings and Innovations

Technology Primer and Wireless Standards

Application Analysis for Industrial Wireless Systems

• Wireless Mesh Sensor Networks
• Radio Frequency Identification and Real-Time Location Systems
• Zigbee (IEEE 802.15.14) and Bluetooth (IEEE 802.15.1)
• The WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11 (WiFi)

Technology Trends for Industrial Wireless Systems

• Industrial Wireless Sensor Mesh Networks
• Wireless Networks for Automatic Meter Reading
• Active RFID and Real Time Location Systems (RTLS)
• Machine to Machine (M2M) Technology

Industrial Wireless Standardization Initiatives and Developments

• Developments in Bluetooth and Zigbee Wireless Systems
• High-Data Rate Wireless Networking Systems
• Wireless Fieldbus Networks
• RFID for Industrial Automation and Manufacturing
• Energy Harvesting Technologies for Sensor Networks

Analysis of Technology Drivers

Analysis of Technology Challenges

Developments and Product Innovations by Manufacturers

Research & Development

Assessment of Industrial Wireless Systems

Technology and Applications Foresight

Selected Patents

Key Industry Participants

Database Tables