HOME AUTOMATION - A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT   

Research Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Home Automation in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the North America, Europe, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2007 through 2015. A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets. The report profiles 156 companies including many key and niche players such as ABB Ltd., Abilia AB, Ameba Group, Inc., AMX Corporation, Control4, Creston Electronics, Inc., GE Security, Haier Group, Home Automation, Inc., Honeywell International, Inc., Lightolier Controls, Lite Touch, Inc., Lutron Electronics, Inc., Monster Cable Products, Inc., Schneider Electric Ltd., Clipsal Australia Pty Ltd., Secant Home Automation, Inc., Siemens AG, SmartHome Controls Ltd., Smarthome, Inc., Teletask, Vantage Controls, Inc., VITY Technology, and White-Rodgers. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources..

Code : MCP-1733
Price : $4500
Companies : 156
Pages : 487
Date : September 2010
Market Data Tables : 14

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS


 
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2  
   Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
  
   1. Lighting Controls.....I-4
2. Security Controls.....I-4
3. HVAC Controls.....I-4
4. Entertainment & Integrated Controls.....I-4
  
   Home Automation: An Introduction........5
Current & Future Analysis........5
Home Automation to Grow........5
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   Home Energy Management Systems Industry on a High........6
Price Drives the Market........6
North American Markets to Witness Steady Growth........6
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   Home Automation Security Systems Gaining Prominence........7
Wireless Technologies in Home Automation........7
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   Technologies Vie for Market Share........8
Advantages of Home Automation System........8
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   Home Automation Dictates Sale of New Homes........9
Lighting Specialists Opt New Marketing Tactics........9
Home Automation Drives Electrical Contracting Sector........9
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   Theft and Fire Securities Division Slogs........10
Home Automation Further Adds to PC Value........10
Upcoming Trends in Lighting Controls........10
Lighting Controls Light New Hopes........10
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   Emergence of Web-Based Home Automation System........11
Automated HVAC Systems Appeals Homeowners & Integrators Alike........11
Elite Class Vs Mass Segment........11
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   Assimilating Billing, Metering, Control & Security Processes........12
Physical Output and Input Control and Remote PID........12
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   Home Automation Systems........13
Centrally Controlled Systems........13
Distributed-Control Systems........13
Individual Control Systems........13
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   Functional Areas of Home Automation System........14
HVAC Controls........14
Lighting Controls........14
Lighting Control Devices........14
Lighting Dimmer........14
Lighting Motion Sensor........14
Occupancy Sensor........14
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   Photosensor........15
Timer........15
Entertainment Controls........15
Security Controls........15
Home Automation Technologies........15
Batibus........15
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   European Installation Bus (EIB)........16
LonWorks........16
CEBus (Bus)........16
Bluetooth........16
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   X-10........17
Konnex........17
Benefits of Home Automation Systems........17
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   Challenges Ahead........18
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   Silicon Laboratories Introduces New Low Power Capacitive Touch-Sense F99x MCUs........19
Advector Systems to Introduce Wireless HVAC Zoning System........19
Home Automation to Introduce Mini Dome IP Camera........19
Control4 Introduces Control4 My Home Application........19
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   Sony Launches BDP-S1700ES and Elevated Standard AV Receiver Range........201$100
   RF Micro Devices Launches RF6525 Front End Module........21
NewKinetix Launches Re™ Universal Remote Control App........21
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   Zigbee® Alliance Rolls Out ZigBee Remote Control™ and ZigBee Home Automation™........22
Intamac Systems Introduces Intamac iBridge........22
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   Kwikset® Rolls Out SmartCode™ Lever........23
Intamac Systems Unveils Intamac iPhone Application........23
Home Automation Unveils New IP-based Products........23
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   Lagotek Introduces New Home Control Software........24
TELETASK and Domotics Unveils TELETASK Domotics System........24
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   Perceptive Automation Rolls Out Indigo Version 4.0........251$100
   e-Home AUTOMATION Introduces e-Home CONTROLS Software........26
Myro Control Unveils Myro:Home........26
SmartPowerShop.co.uk Launches New Comfort KP04 Keypad........26
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   Intelvision Engineering Launches New Home-based Automation System........27
Schneider Electric, Watteco and Philips Unveil New Multi-Vendor System Modules........27
Apex Digital Collaborates with Zilog to Introduce Apex Connect Home Controller........27
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   Intensia Introduces the Intensia L series........28
Watteco Launches New WPC™ Version 2.0 Technology........28
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   Home Automation Unveils Version 3.1 Controller Firmware........29
Honeywell Introduces My Keypad........29
Schneider Electric Unveils New Customized Automation Package........29
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   LEA Launches New Powerline Adapters Empowered with Intellon's New INT6400........30
Siemens Building Technologies Revises Synco 200 Series........30
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   Siemens Building Technologies Launches New Generation Building Automation and Control
  System........31
Siemens Building Technologies Introduces Synco Living Home Automation System........31
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   Zilog Collaborates with tvCompass to Roll Out Mobile Software Solution........32
AMX® Launches New DVI Versions........32
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   Lutron Electronics Unveils GRAFIK Eye QS Wireless........33
SmartLabs Rolls Out New INSTEON Devices........33
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   Lutron Electronics Rolls Out Sivoia QS Wireless........34
Lutron Electronics Introduces Access and Control of HomeWorks® through Apple iPod and
  iPhone........34
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   ZyXEL Communications Introduces ZLR-2070S Fixed LTE CPE/SOHO Router........35
Smarthome Extends Cortexa Line........35
Semtech Launches New SX1231 RF Transceiver........35
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   Nokia Develops Smart Home Platform........36
General Electric Consumer and Industrial Unveils HabiTEQ........36
Control4 Launches New Remote Controls........36
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   Xtralis Unveils IT-centric Access Control and Video Security Solutions
  Portfolio........37
Control4 Introduces the New SR-250 and SR-150 Remotes........37
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   Carlo Gavazzi Introduces BH8-CTRLX-230........38
SmartLabs Unveils NetLinc........38
GE Security Introduces Smart Command™........38
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   Sony Unveils NHS-130C Rack System........391$100
   Actiontec Electronics Introduces New zControl Range of Home Automation
  Gateways........40
Home Automation Rolls Out Snap-Link Mobile........40
Siemens Receives European Certification for Room Controllers........40
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   AMX® Introduces NXD-500i........41
AMX® Unveils New SIP Communications Gateways........41
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   Control4 Launches the Control4® Home Controller HC-200........42
Home Automation Rolls Out New Access Control Product Range........42
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   LiteTouch Launches New Hybrid Installation Technology........43
Lutron Electronics Launches Quantum™ Total Light Management System........43
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   Lutron Electronics Integrates GRAFIK Eye QS® and EcoSystem™........44
Lutron Electronics Launches New Features of Sivoia Drapery Track Systems........44
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   Lutron Electronics Unveils Lamp Socket Module........45
Lutron Electronics Unveils Sivoia QED™ Skylight Shade........45
Lutron Electronics Introduces High Efficiency Control Options........45
Lutron Electronics Introduces Illumination™ Software Version 1.3........45
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   Lutron Electronics Launches New Products for HomeWorks®........46
Skylink Introduces Skylink INSTEON Wireless Motion Sensor........46
SmartLabs Introduces New KeypadLinc On/Off Switch........46
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   SmartLabs Unveils New IRLinc........47
Convergent Home Technologies Introduces Dianemo©........47
Shuttle Unveils Shuttle Barebone D10........47
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   SmartLabs Introduces TriggerLinc........48
Homemanageables Rolls Out iPhone Application........48
INNOVUS Unveils New MyHome Version 1.5........48
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   CommandFusion Introduces iViewer........49
uControl Unveils New Home Security, Monitoring and Automation Platform........49
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   HomeSeer Technologies Introduces HomeTroller Home Automation Controllers........50
Perceptive Automation Rolls Out Indigo Version 3.0........50
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   Universal Remote Control Launches New KP-900 Wireless Keypad........511$100
   Vantage/Legrand Introduces Enspire™........52
Universal Electronics Unveils New NevoS70........52
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   Armour Home Unveils Systemline HomeNet Home Entertainment System........53
Niko Introduces New Touchscreen Control Panel and System Feedback Module........53
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   Universal Remote Control Launches the MX-810 and MX-980 Remote Controls........541$100
   Pacific Control Systems Unveils The Green Home and Green Building System........551$100
   Control4 Introduces HC-500........56
Remote Technologies Rolls Out New MRP-64 and RKM-1........56
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   Niles Audio Unveils iRemote® TS........57
Honeywell Launches Wide Array of Innovative Security Solutions........57
NANOMATIC’s myrimis/ nanonavi Accessible on ZigBee Global-standard........57
Westell Offers Redeveloped UltraLine Series3 Residential Gateway........57
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   Zilog Introduces Crimzon RC Blaster Universal Infrared Remote Control System........58
Comtrend Launches Home Networking Adaptors........58
ZigBee® Alliance Launches ZigBee Home Automation........58
Yitran Launches IT700 and IT800D........58
Atmel® Offers ATAB542x Kit........58
Bticino Offers Axolute........58
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   The Linear Home Technology Introduces Digi5 Technology........59
Ivory Egg Introduces EnOcean - Revolutionary Home Automation Solutions........59
HAI Provides Added Support for Audio Control........59
uControl Introduces Next-Generation Home Security Service........59
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   Hawking Technologies Launches HomeRemote........60
Best Buy Releases ConnectedLife. Home........60
SmartLabs Launches Lighting Control System........60
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   Monster Introduces Illuminessence Lighting-Control Systems........61
Cortexa Upgrades ‘My Home’ Home Automation Solution........61
Omron Corporation Launches ‘Silent’ Relay for Home Automation........61
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   Echelon Introduces Power line Microchip........62
Digital Security Controls Launches Package for Home Automation........62
Watt Stopper/Legrand Introduces Vacancy and Occupancy Sensors........62
Lagotek Launches HIP Version-3........62
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   Lagotek Introduces Wireless Home Automation System........63
Freescale Launches BeeKit - a ZigBee Compliant Wireless Connectivity Tool Kit........63
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   STMicroelectronics Launches ST7540 - the Latest Power Line Transceiver........64
Maxim Introduces MAX5406, World’s Best Stereo Audio Processor.........64
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   Parature’s Web-Based Software Enhances Efficiency of Colorado vNet........65
HAI Launches LUMINA - Lighting Control System.........65
TAC Launches New Xenta 121 Controllers for Heat Pump and Fan Coil Applications........65
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   SmartLabs Launches ICON Line of Lighting Products for Homes........66
Emerson Climate Launches Upgraded Thermostats of White-Rodgers’ 80 Series........66
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   HomeGrid Forum Establishes Clean Tech Working Group........67
Coronis Collaborate with Watteco........67
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   ADD Semiconductor and Paltek Enter into Partnership........68
Broadband Forum and HomeGrid Forum Enter into Agreement........68
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   Intwine Energy Partners with Smarthome........69
Yitran Communications Signs Agreement with Future Electronics........69
Advanced ID Enters into Agreement with NovaMeric........69
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   Teridian Semiconductor and Future Electronics Enter into Agreement........70
Home Automation Collaborates with Russound........70
Sigma Designs and SoftAtHome Enter into Partnership........70
Russound Acquires Colorado vNet........70
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   Atheros Communications Acquires Intellon........71
Lagotek Acquires RS Scene Automation........71
Royal Philips Electronics Takes Over Dynalite........71
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   Home Automation forms Partnership with Charmed Quark Systems........72
Arkados and Checkolite International Collaborate........72
IAR Systems Ties Up with Ember........72
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   AVAD Inks Distribution Agreement with Home Automation........73
Control4 Signs Agreement with D&M Europe........73
Smarthome and Gentec Enter into a Distribution Agreement........73
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   Home Automation Announce Connectivity Partnership with Luxul Wireless........74
Marmitek Snaps Up XanuraHome........74
Avante Security Signs Joint Venture Agreement with Conundrum Property Services........74
fifthplay Selects Wind River Linux........74
LS Industrial Systems Enters into Cooperation Agreement with Yitran
  Communications........74
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   Telecom Italia Enters into Partnership with BTicino........75
Lumenergi Collaborates with WattStopper........75
Sigma Acquires Zensys........75
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   Kuwait Electronic Technology and Al Jassar Announce a Joint Venture........76
e-Home Establishes Branch Offices in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia........76
Cisco Acquires Pure Networks........76
Remote Surveillance Technologies Acquires Connect4 Design........76
Indo Asian Fusegear and Simon Form a Joint Venture........76
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   LG Electronics to Supply HomeNet Smart Technology to Goldcrest........77
TC Energy Holdings Snaps Up Encelium Technologies........77
TAC Takes Over Control Innovations........77
Audio Advice Acquires Innovative Systems........77
Wilson-Mohr Takes Over INTEC Controls........77
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   Cortexa Systems Acquires Cortexa........78
Capitol Sales Signs Distribution Agreement with Home Automation........78
2Wire Acquires Kenati Technologies........78
Leviton Acquires ControlThink........78
Vichai Trading Enters into Home Automation Market........78
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   Logitech International Acquires WiLife........79
LG Electronics wins AED30 Million Deal from Star Giga........79
LG Electronics Enters into an Agreement with Royal House Group........79
CABA and HANA Forge Partnership........79
Haier Signs Cooperative Agreement with Cisco........79
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   Firestone Building Signs Support and Maintenance Agreement with Intuitive
  System........80
E-Mon Signs Reseller Agreement Tridium........80
Johnson Controls Acquires Skymark International........80
IEC Lays New Standards for Home Automation........80
Best Buy Selects SmartLabs INSTEON-Based Lighting Control System........80
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   Matsushita Electric Works Acquires Anchor Electricals........81
Legrand Acquires UStec........81
Lagotek Inks Distribution Agreement with Engenuity........81
Legrand Acquires Vantage Controls........81
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   Pegasus Acquires Technology from maccontrol........82
Johnson Controls Completes Assets Acquisition of Environmental Technologies........82
IVCi Announces the Formation of IVCi Home........82
Alarm.com Signs an Agreement with Lagotek........82
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   SmartLabs, Perceptive Automation and HAL Enter into Partnership........83
Crestron and CIMAX/VIG Enter into Partnership........83
Schneider Electric Acquires IBS........83
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   ABB Ltd. (Switzerland)........84
Abilia AB (Sweden)........84
Ameba Group, Inc. (US)........84
AMX Corporation (US)........84
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   Control4 (US)........85
Crestron Electronics, Inc. (US)........85
GE Security (US)........85
Haier Group (China)........85
Home Automation, Inc. (US)........85
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   Honeywell International, Inc. (US)........86
Lightolier Controls (US)........86
LiteTouch, Inc. (US)........86
Lutron Electronics, Inc. (US)........86
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   Monster Cable Products, Inc. (US)........87
Schneider Electric Ltd. (UK)........87
Clipsal Australia Pty Ltd (Australia)........87
Secant Home Automation, Inc. (Canada)........87
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   Siemens AG (Germany)........88
SmartHome Controls Ltd. (UK)........88
Smarthome, Inc. (US)........88
Teletask (Belgium)........88
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   Vantage Controls, Inc. (US)........89
VITY Technology (France)........89
White-Rodgers (US)........89
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   Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Home Automation by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........901$350
   Table 2: World Historic Review for Home Automation by Geographic Region – North America, Europe, and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........911$350
   Table 3: World 11-Year Perspective for Home Automation by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for North America, Europe, and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........92
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   A. Market Analysis........93
Market in North America: A Quick Primer........93
Current and Future Analysis........93
Changing Lifestyles: A Prime Stimulant........93
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   Housing Slump Slows Down Home Automation Market Growth........94
Housing Market in the US – A Historic Review........94
Table 4: Total Housing Starts in the US: 2002-2007 (in million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........94
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   Table 5: Total Existing Home Sales (Single-Family and Condo/Co-op) in the US: 2002-2007 (in million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........95

Table 6: Total New Home Sales in the US: 2002- 2007 (in million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........95
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   Key Market Trends........96
Z-Wave Gains Popularity in the Home-Automation Market........96
Competitive Landscape........96
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   B. Market Analytics........97
Table 7: North American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Home Automation by Functional Area – Lighting Controls, Security Controls, HVAC Controls and Entertainment Controls Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........97
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   Table 8: North American Historic Review for Home Automation by Functional Area – Lighting Controls, Security Controls, HVAC Controls and Entertainment & Integrated Controls Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........981$350
   Table 9: North American 11-Year Perspective for Home Automation by Functional Area – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Lighting Controls, Security Controls, HVAC Controls and Entertainment Controls Markets for Years 2005, 2010, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........99
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   A. Market Analysis........100
Current and Future Analysis........100
A Primer........100
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   Europe to See Spike in Smart Homes and Assisted Living........1011$100
   B. Market Analytics........102
Table 10: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Home Automation by Geographic Region – France, Germany, UK, Italy, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........102
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   Table 11: European Historic Review for Home Automation by Geographic Region – France, Germany, UK, Italy, and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........1031$350
   Table 12: European 11-Year Perspective for Home Automation by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, UK, Italy, and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2005, 2010, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........104
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   A. Market Analysis........105
A Primer........105
Home Automation Systems Market in Asia-Pacific – A Regional Review........105
Australia – A Small Yet Growing Market for Home Automation........105
Growth in Building Industry Propels Demand for HVAC Controls in China........105
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   B. Market Analytics........106
Table 13: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Market Analysis for Home Automation with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........106

Table 14: Rest of World Historic Review for Home Automation with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........106
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Total Companies Profiled: 154 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 164)

Region/Country Players

The United States 87 Canada 7 Japan 3 Europe 38 France 5 Germany 4 The United Kingdom 16 Italy 4 Spain 1 Rest of Europe 8 Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 26 Middle East 3
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