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  GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Global Positioning Systems in Millions of US$. The major end-use applications analyzed are Land-Based Applications (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer Applications, Survey/Mapping Applications, & Tracking/Machine Control Applications), OEM Applications, Aviation Applications, Marine Applications, Military Applications, and Timing Applications. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 135 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Fei-Zyfer, Inc., Furuno USA Inc., Garmin International, Inc., Hemisphere GPS, ITT Corp Space Systems Division, KVH Industries, Inc., Lowrance Electronics, Inc., Magellan Navigation, Inc., Mio Technology, NavCom Technology, Inc., Navman NZ Ltd., NovAtel, Inc., Orolia, Raytheon Systems Co., Rockwell Collins, Inc., SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc., Sokkia Co. Ltd., Symmetricom, Inc., TomTom International BV, Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc., and Trimble Navigation Limited. 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-1216  PAGES:    516
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       May 2008
COMPANIES:  135  MARKET DATA TABLES:   85
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEMS (Complete Report) Pages : 516   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS4$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
Land-Based Applications.....I-3
  
   OEM Applications.....I-4
Aviation Applications.....I-4
Marine Applications.....I-4
Military Applications.....I-4
Timing Applications.....I-4
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY148$2250
  1. Global Market Overview.....II-14 $400  
   Introduction.....II-11$100
   Volume Analysis by Select End-Use Applications.....II-2
Table 1: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Global Positioning System - Select End Use Applications (In-Vehicle Navigation, Tracking / Machine Control, Marine, and Aviation) Independently Analyzed by Unit Shipments for the Years 2003 through 2010 in ‘000 Units (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-2
Growing Availability and Declining Prices Provide Impetus to the Market.....II-2
Wireless Connectivity to Drive GPS Market.....II-2
1$300
   GPS: The Technology Factors.....II-3
GPS’s Journey Towards Mainstream.....II-3
International Space Programs Aiming Towards Stronger GPS World.....II-3
1$100
   High-Precision GNSS – An Insight.....II-4
GPS-based Handsets Market to Grow Rapidly.....II-4
1$100
  2. Market Trends.....II-57 $500  
   Consolidation Activity Gaining Momentum.....II-5
GPS Markets on the Rise.....II-5
GPS: New Uses, New Markets.....II-5
End of Selective Availability Aids Market Growth.....II-5
1$100
   GPS Receivers – A Disaster-Prediction Tool.....II-6
Availability of Economical GPS Chips Boost GPS Commercial Application.....II-6
Automobile Navigation Systems Gain Popularity.....II-6
1$100
   GPS Car Security Systems: Getting Smaller and Simpler.....II-7
Telematics Finds Increasing Takers.....II-7
GPS based Emergency Response Systems Enable Effective People Tracking.....II-7
1$100
   GPS Technology Commands Increasing Usage in Fleet Management.....II-8
Location-Based Services Gaining Traction.....II-8
Dedicated PNDs – The In Thing.....II-8
1$100
   GPS Technology in Cellular Phones: New Frontiers.....II-9
Smartphone Mobile Navigation Increases.....II-9
GPS Chipsets to Form Integral Components of Cellular Phones.....II-9
Hardware Implementations to Form Pick of GPS Growth in the Cellular Phone
  Market.....II-9
1$100
   GPS Enabled Mobile GIS Services Gaining Ground.....II-10
Handheld GPS Devices – A Multifaceted Navigation Gizmo.....II-10
Global Demand for PNDs Increases.....II-10
1$100
   Latest Mobile Mapping/Surveying Technologies Create New Market Opportunities.....II-11
GPS and HazMat Tracking – A Case in Point.....II-11
GPS Technology in Wrist Watches.....II-11
1$100
  3. Product/Services Information.....II-1210 $800  
   Introduction.....II-12
US Government and the GPS.....II-12
Evolution of GPS.....II-12
1$100
   GPS Development Over the Years.....II-131$100
   Working of GPS.....II-14
Signals.....II-14
Errors in GPS.....II-14
Ionosphere and Troposphere Delays.....II-14
Signal Multipath.....II-14
1$100
   Receiver Clock Errors.....II-15
Ephemeris (Orbital) Errors.....II-15
Satellite Visibility.....II-15
Satellite Geometry/Shading.....II-15
Degraded Signal.....II-15
Classes of GPS.....II-15
Survey-Grade GPS Receivers.....II-15
Single-Phase Centimeter-Level GPS Receivers.....II-15
Sub-Meter GPS Receivers.....II-15
Handheld GPS Receiver.....II-15
1$100
   Components of GPS.....II-16
Ground Segment/Ground Stations.....II-16
Space Segment.....II-16
Block I Satellites.....II-16
Block II Satellites.....II-16
Block IIA Satellites.....II-16
1$100
   Block IIR Satellites.....II-17
Block IIF Satellites.....II-17
User Segment.....II-17
Sequential Receivers.....II-17
Continuous Receivers.....II-17
1$100
   Multiplex Receivers.....II-18
Accuracy of GPS.....II-18
Augmentations and Upgrades to GPS.....II-18
Wide Area Augmentation System.....II-18
1$100
   Benefits/Advantages.....II-19
LAAS .....II-19
1$100
   Differential GPS.....II-20
Types of DGPS.....II-20
Beacon DGPS.....II-20
L-band DGPS.....II-20
Space Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) DGPS.....II-20
GPS III: The Latest Upgrade.....II-20
1$100
   Selecting the Right GPS Device – What to Watch for.....II-21
1$100
  4. End-Use Applications.....II-2210 $700  
   Major Applications.....II-22
Land-Based Applications.....II-22
Ground Navigation.....II-22
In-Car Computing Systems.....II-22
In-Car Computing Systems in Major Regions.....II-22
Car Navigation Systems.....II-22
1$100
   Telematics.....II-23
Digital Radios.....II-23
Car PCs.....II-23
Handset-Based Technologies.....II-23
GPS-Enabled Surveying.....II-23
1$100
   Integration of GPS Improves Architectural Survey Process.....II-24
GPS Car Protection/Security System.....II-24
Aviation.....II-24
1$100
   Major Aviation Applications.....II-25
Maritime.....II-25
Major Maritime Applications.....II-25
1$100
   Military.....II-26
Timing.....II-26
1$100
   Geographic Information System.....II-27
GPS for Georeferencing.....II-27
Ecology.....II-27
1$100
   Mining and Construction.....II-28
A Brief Overview of Select Applications of GPS.....II-28
Communications.....II-28
Environmental Protection.....II-28
1$100
   Forestry and Agriculture.....II-29
Ground Transportation.....II-29
Health Care.....II-29
1$100
   Law Enforcement and Safety.....II-30
Maritime and Waterways.....II-30
Recreation/Entertainment.....II-30
1$100
   Infrastructure Development/Management.....II-31
Weather Forecasting.....II-31
Public Safety.....II-31
1$100
  5. GPS Alternatives.....II-323 $300  
   Galileo (European Union).....II-32
An Introduction.....II-32
Purpose and Advantages of Galileo.....II-32
Features.....II-32
Guaranteed Service.....II-32
1$100
   Global Integrity.....II-33
Enhanced Signal Performance.....II-33
Search and Rescue Services.....II-33
GLONASS (Russia).....II-33
Overview.....II-33
2$200
  6. Regulatory Environment.....II-351 $100  
   GPS and Galileo: Withering Differences between the US and EU.....II-35
1$100
  7. Research and Technological Developments.....II-364 $400  
   GPS/IMU Navigation System – In the Wings.....II-36
IBM Corporation and CERT Develop Falcon GPS-based Car Navigation System.....II-36
US Scientists Develop Wearable Audio Navigation System.....II-36
Shenzhen Maxwell & Planet Map to Develop Electronic GPS Maps Network.....II-36
1$100
   GPS and Maritime Measurement.....II-37
Mobintelecom and Fastrax Launch TRAXER Personal Security Tracker.....II-37
Direct-Track Offers Internet Vehicle Tracking System.....II-37
Mirenco Develops Technology to Control Vehicle Emissions.....II-37
1$100
   Compact Flash GPS Modules.....II-38
TrueTime Enhances Network Timing Accuracy.....II-38
Sippican Incorporates Andrew’s Micro Pulse™ Antennas in GPS Mark II.....II-38
High-Precision Crane Guidance by GPS.....II-38
1$100
   UPS Aviation Develops the ADS-B System.....II-39
Development of Low Cost GPS Receiver for Space applications.....II-39
1$100
  8. Product Innovations/Introductions.....II-4040 $1400  
   KVH Industries Launches CNS-5000, a Self-reliant Navigation System.....II-40
Hemisphere GPS Launches Outback S3™.....II-40
Magellan Launches RoadMate 1400 Series.....II-40
Magellan Launches Maestro™ Elite 5340 Connected Navigation Device.....II-40
1$100
   SiRF Technology Holdings Launches SiRFprima™ Multifunction Platform.....II-41
SiRF Technology Holdings Launches SiRFInstantFixII Technology.....II-41
Trimble Launches AgGPS® EZ-Guide® 250 Lightbar Guidance System.....II-41
Lowrance Launches XOG™ Cross-Navigation GPS.....II-41
Lowrance Launches GlobalMap® Baja 840C GPS.....II-41
1$100
   Mio Technology Launches C620 and C620t, Premium 3D mapping devices.....II-42
Mio Technology Launches C230.....II-42
NavCom Technology Launches LAND-PAK All-in-One RTK Land Survey Solution.....II-42
NavCom Technology Introduces SF-2110R and SF-2110M StarFire GPS Receivers.....II-42
Symmetricom Introduces SyncServer® S300/S350.....II-42
1$100
   Trimble Introduces Trimble® VRS Now™ Service in Ireland.....II-43
Trimble Introduces the First GPS Multimedia Layer for Google Earth Users.....II-43
Accord Software Introduces NextNav.....II-43
Jackson Labs Launches Fury, a GPS Disciplined Oscillator.....II-43
Symmetricom Launches IEEE 1588 Grandmaster Clock.....II-43
FALCOM Launches New GPS Module.....II-43
1$100
   Magellan Launches CrossoverGPS™ Navigation Device.....II-44
Magellan Launches New Car Navigation Device.....II-44
mobiles2go Launches i-Kids GPS Child Safety System.....II-44
SiRF Offers GPS Receivers for Mio's Latest Personal Navigation Products.....II-44
Delphi Announces Launch of NAV200 Portable Navigation System.....II-44
1$100
   u-Nav Microelectronics Offers GPS Technology for Casio’ Wristwatch.....II-45
Taiwan Secom Launches GPS-enabled Transport Monitoring System.....II-45
MicroTRAKGPS Introduces Locate 1 Personal Tracking System.....II-45
TeleNav Launches TeleNavTrack™ for Mobile Tracking of Resources.....II-45
TCS Unveils 20/20 Home Health Delivery™.....II-45
NovAtel Announces Compatibility of New OEMV GPS Systems with GLONASS
  Satellites.....II-45
1$100
   Navman Launches ‘Jupiter 32’ GPS Receiver.....II-46
Navman Unveils Jupiter 30.....II-46
NavSync Introduces GPS Receivers for Weak Signal Networks.....II-46
Chipidea Launches CMOS RF Platforms.....II-46
Magellan Launches RoadMate™ 2200T Range in Europe.....II-46
1$100
   ProLink Launches ProStar and GameStar GPS Systems.....II-47
Pharos and Microsoft Launch GPS Locator.....II-47
Trimble Unveils Two GPS Site Survey Model.....II-47
Nokia Provides GPS Navigation System in N95 Model.....II-47
Sony Launches Single-Chip GPS CMOS IC.....II-47
Nordnav Unveils Ultra Sensitive GPS Receiver.....II-47
1$100
   Topcon Launches GR-3 GPS Receiver for All Satellite Constellations.....II-48
Garmin International Launches GPS Navigation System.....II-48
Lowrance Designs GlobalMap Baja® 540c GPS.....II-48
Lowrance Unveils LMS-334C iGPS IceMachine™.....II-48
Lowrance Integrates GPS Antennas in LMS-Series Sonar/Chartplotter Models.....II-48
1$100
   Lowrance Upgrades iFINDER® Mapping Product Line.....II-49
Trimble Launches AgGPS® Implement Steering System.....II-49
Trimble Targets Personal Fitness Management with Trimble Outdoors™.....II-49
Xi’an Develops China’s Foremost GPS Chipset.....II-49
Telmex Introduces GPS Navigation Service.....II-49
Magellan Offers eXplorist™ 210 Outdoor Bundle.....II-49
1$100
   Remote Dynamics Unveils REDItote™.....II-50
Symmetricom Unveils Time Server for Avaya Networks.....II-50
HTC Signs Agreement with TomTom.....II-50
Leica Geosystems Unveils GPS900 GPS System.....II-50
Raven Introduces New GPS Receiver.....II-50
Raven Launches New Range of DGPS Receivers.....II-50
1$100
   Raymarine Launches New SmartPilot.....II-51
Magellan Introduces eXplorist™ 500 LE Handheld GPS.....II-51
Thales Offers RoadMate™ 860T Vehicle Navigator.....II-51
The Sharper Image Introduces Portable Tracking Device.....II-51
Magellan Unveils New Magellan Professional Line of Survey & GIS Solutions.....II-51
Navman Introduces New GPS Navigation System.....II-51
1$100
   Pharos Unveils New Pocket GPS.....II-52
Cingular Launches PDA-Based GPS Navigation System.....II-52
TeleNav Introduces GPS Navigation for Mobile Phones.....II-52
Cingular Introduces Location-Based Service.....II-52
Palm Unveils New GPS Navigator Smartphone.....II-52
Navicore Launches Personal GPS Navigation Software.....II-52
1$100
   ARGO Introduces New GPS-based Tracking Solution.....II-53
Fastrax Introduces New OEM GPS Receiver.....II-53
Cambridge Positioning Systems Launches GPS Mobile Navigation Technology.....II-53
Atmel and Magellan Launch New GPS Chipset.....II-53
1$100
   MicroTRAK Launches AutoTRAK.....II-54
Alltel Wireless Offers TeleNav Services.....II-54
Magellan Extends RoadMate Product Line.....II-54
ViaMichelin Introduces Portable GPS Navigation X-930.....II-54
1$100
   CSI Wireless Rolls Out New SBX-4 DGPS Beacon Module.....II-55
NavCom Introduces Improved Aerial Survey Solution.....II-55
CSI Wireless Rolls Out Crescent Series DGPS Receivers.....II-55
SiRF Unveils Thin GPS Chip, GSCi-5000.....II-55
Trimble Extends Trimble Outdoors(TM) with Geocaching Application.....II-55
1$100
   Trimble Unveils Latest Version of TrimTrac Locator.....II-56
Averatec Releases Voya 320 Latest GPS Navigation System.....II-56
RF Micro Devices Rolls Out Host-Based GPS Solution.....II-56
u-blox Introduces Dead Reckoning GPS Module.....II-56
Navman Releases Next Gen In-Vehicle Navigation Devices.....II-56
u-blox Introduces Low-Cost GPS Module.....II-56
1$100
   u-blox Releases New GPS Chips.....II-57
u-blox Rolls Out Compact GPS Module.....II-57
Antenova Introduces GPS RADIONOVA® Antenna.....II-57
Nokia Launches First GPS Device.....II-57
Dopod International Introduces GPS-Based PDA.....II-57
1$100
   Asustek Releases GPS-Based PDA.....II-58
Satguard Asia Rolls Out GPS-Based Vehicle Tracking and Security Device.....II-58
TomTom Introduces Novel GPS Service.....II-58
ALK Technologies Releases Cost-Effective Fleet Management Solution.....II-58
Vettro Enhances GPS Capabilities in Vettro 360 Product Service.....II-58
TomTom Introduces Trendy GPS-Enabled Mobile Handset.....II-58
1$100
   Garmin International Launches Garmin Mobile 10.....II-59
Garmin International Releases New Automotive Navigation System.....II-59
Garmin Launches Portable GPS Navigators with Sea and Land Cartography.....II-59
1$100
   Garmin International Introduces Enhanced GPS Portable Aviation Device.....II-60
Wherify Wireless and Entel PCS Together Releases Ubicom.....II-60
Athena Technologies Launches Two New Micro Guidance Systems.....II-60
IEE Introduces Military Qualified Hand Held Control Display Unit.....II-60
Cobra Electronics Rolls Out New Color GPS Navigator.....II-60
1$100
   MicroTRAKGPS Launches JaguarWatch.....II-61
Rockwell Collins Releases WAAS-Enabled GPS-4000S.....II-61
NemeriX Rolls Out GPS Integrated Circuit.....II-61
Uniden Forays into Portable GPS Market.....II-61
Sony Electronics Introduces Novel GPS-enabled Device.....II-61
1$100
   Sony Extends Product Line of Sat Nav.....II-62
Garmin Introduces Entry Level GPS-enabled PDA.....II-62
Garmin Introduces Premium GPS Package.....II-62
GlobalPositioningSystems Releases GPS Software for Blackberry Devices.....II-62
Telogis Introduces Advanced Version of Fleet Tracking and Management System.....II-62
1$100
   Siemens Communications to Introduce New Modules.....II-63
Homeland Security Introduces Child Tracking Device.....II-63
Sanyo Releases Portable Navigation Device.....II-63
Harman Kardon Launches First Portable GPS Device.....II-63
MicroTRAKGPS Introduces Novel GPS Portable Product Line.....II-63
Central Pacific Launches GP-10 GPS Receiver.....II-63
Garmin Introduces Trail Guide® GPS Navigation System for Jeep Wrangler.....II-63
1$100
   SiRF Launches GPS SiRFstarIIx Chipsets.....II-64
AutoFarm Launches Cultiva OnTrac Steering Systems.....II-64
Garmin Launches GPS-Based Garmin Mobile Applications for Mobiles.....II-64
Symmetricom Launches New Network Time Servers.....II-64
Symmetricom Introduces GPS Time/Frequency Receiver.....II-64
1$100
   Symmetricom Introduces Time/Frequency Receiver for GPS of Defense Department.....II-65
Symmetricom Launches GPS Timing Instrument.....II-65
FALCOM Unveils GPS enabled JP14 module.....II-65
Leica Geosystems Launches New Dual Frequency GPS Receiver.....II-65
Leica Geosystems Unveils Cable Free RTK GPS.....II-65
Leica Introduces GPS-enabled Machine Navigation.....II-65
Leica Introduces SmartStation Surveying System.....II-65
Thales Launches Range of Handheld Navigation Solutions.....II-65
1$100
   Thales Introduces New eXPlorist XL.....II-66
Thales Navigation Launches New GPS Handheld.....II-66
Thales Navigation Introduces RoadMate 360 Vehicle Navigation System.....II-66
Fastrax Launches OEM GPS Receiver.....II-66
RFDomus Introduces RFD1400.....II-66
1$100
   NovAtel Unveils Series of GPS Receivers.....II-67
SiRF Introduces GPS Chip Set for Car Navigation System.....II-67
Garmin Introduces GPS Navigation in India.....II-67
VECTRONIC Unveils Range of GPS PRO Pet Trackers.....II-67
GPS Tracks Launches GlobalPetFinder Tracker.....II-67
Navman Introduces Sport.Tool Personal GPS Trainer.....II-67
1$100
   Topcon Offers New 3Di-GPS Features.....II-68
Symmetricom Introduces Time/Frequency Receiver.....II-68
Garmin Launches Two-Way Radio/GPS Unit.....II-68
1$100
   Lowrance Introduces Cordless iWAY™ 350C.....II-69
NavCom Introduces NCT-2100D GPS engine.....II-69
Navman Introduces Jupiter 110 GPS Receiver.....II-69
Trimble Unveils AgGPS 332 Receiver.....II-69
Navman Launches Jupiter 21 Receiver.....II-69
1$100
   Trimble Unveils New GPS Handheld.....II-70
Trimble Launches DSM™ 232 Receiver.....II-70
Nokia Unveils Wireless GPS Module.....II-70
RFDomus Released RFD1400 GPS Receiver.....II-70
Wherify Introduces Wrist Watches with GPS.....II-70
1$100
   Navman Launches Bluetooth™ GPS Solution.....II-71
Sony Develops GPS Chip.....II-71
Trimble Launches TrimTrac.....II-71
NemeriX Develops Low-Power AGPS Chipset.....II-71
Nextel Offers TeleNav Services.....II-71
1$100
   RF Micro Launches New GPS Receiver.....II-72
Televigation Introduces New Service.....II-72
Centrality Announces Availability of New GPS-Enabled Solutions.....II-72
Wherify Launches GPS Locator Phone.....II-72
uLocate Introduces Internet-based Tracking Services.....II-72
1$100
   Surrey Technology Develops Satellite Constellation.....II-73
Garmin Extends Rino Product Line.....II-73
NovAtel Launches New Product Range.....II-73
Motorola Launches AGPS Module.....II-73
1$100
   Mercedes-Benz Unveils Murshid In-Car Navigation System.....II-74
Magellan Introduces New GPS Navigation System.....II-74
Garmin Launches the iQue GPS PDA.....II-74
Navman Launches GPS Navigation Solution.....II-74
1$100
   NEC Launches New Chipsets for GPS Applications.....II-75
Motorola Launches New Timing Module.....II-75
Trimble Launches SiteVision 5.0.....II-75
ProClip Introduces GPS Navigation Systems.....II-75
1$100
   eRide Develops New GPS Chip Architecture.....II-76
CSI Introduces Solar Powered Tracking Device.....II-76
GeoSentry Launches New Tracking Device.....II-76
TomTom Launches Personal Navigation System.....II-76
New GPS Marine Information Device.....II-76
1$100
   ‘I Go Go’ launched in China.....II-77
Spirent Communications Launches New GPS Simulators.....II-77
GPS Navigator from Pharos.....II-77
Javad Launches New Products.....II-77
1$100
   Navcom Launches New Receiver.....II-78
Positioning Solutions Increases Product Range.....II-78
Telus Adds GPS to Wireless Network.....II-78
Xybernaut and TeleType Introduce Wearable Computers with GPS.....II-78
1$100
   Telus Launches GPS Enabled Handsets.....II-79
Sierra Wireless Launches Wireless GPS Modem.....II-79
VascoTrack Launches the V502 GPRS/GPS Tracking Device.....II-79
u-blox Launches New Receiver Board.....II-79
Guardian Mobility Launches Asset Tracking Devices.....II-79
1$100
  9. Recent Industry Activity.....II-8028 $1200  
   Garmin International and MapQuest Forge Partnership.....II-80
Magellan Partners with Primordial.....II-80
MiTAC International’s Mio Technology and Navman Merge with Each Other.....II-80
Hexagon Acquires NovAtel.....II-80
1$100
   Orolia and Rapco Electronics Strike Partnership.....II-81
Orolia Acquires Pendulum Instruments.....II-81
Trimble Acquires Crain Enterprises.....II-81
Current Technology Acquires 51% Stake in Celevoke.....II-81
GPS Industries Takes Over Assets and Operations of UpLink.....II-81
1$100
   Garmin International and Garmin Corporation Extend Agreement with NAVTEQ.....II-82
Garmin Acquires GPS Gesellschaft.....II-82
Hemisphere GPS Acquires BEELINE Technologies.....II-82
Magellan Partners with Zenitron.....II-82
Raytheon Acquires M-code GPS Receivers Development Contract.....II-82
1$100
   Raytheon Acquires System Design Development Contract.....II-83
SiRF Technology Holdings Acquires Centrality Communications.....II-83
Effective Control Trucking Acquires Argo Navigation.....II-83
Vericom Technologies Takes Over Portable Internet.....II-83
Springbank Resources Consents to Acquire PocketFinder.....II-83
Broadcom Takes Over Global Locate.....II-83
1$100
   Sentex Sensing Technology To Take Over ICOM Holdings.....II-84
North Star Diamonds Acquires Chanaral Resources.....II-84
CalAmp Takes Over Aircept.com.....II-84
Esterline Technologies Acquires CMC Electronics.....II-84
ProLink Solutions Acquires Assets and Business of ScoreCast.....II-84
SK Telecom Acquires 65% Stake in Shenzhen E-eye.....II-84
1$100
   Atheros Communications to Purchase u-Nav’s Assets and Some Liabilities.....II-85
Northrop Grumman Wins U.S. Air Force Contract.....II-85
SatNav Technologies Introduces GPS Related Software.....II-85
Nokia Consents to Acquire Navteq.....II-85
Broadcom Acquires Global Locate.....II-85
1$100
   Lowrance Electronics Merges with Navico.....II-86
MicroTRAK Acquires Fibergrations.....II-86
Shah Capital Acquires Thales Navigation.....II-86
Trimble Acquires Intellectual Property of The XYZs of GPS.....II-86
Ultradata Acquires Stake in Talon.....II-86
1$100
   Dmatek Takes Over Operations of ProTech Monitoring.....II-87
Topcon Acquires KEE Technologies.....II-87
Nokia Acquires gate5.....II-87
GHL Technologies Acquires EVI.....II-87
CSI Takes Over DEL NORTE.....II-87
Alanco Acquires StarTrak.....II-87
1$100
   Istithmar Acquires Stake in GPS Industries.....II-88
SiRF Acquires TrueSpan to Strengthen GPS Platform.....II-88
Glonav Acquires GPS Technology Assets from Ceva.....II-88
ProLink Solutions to Acquire Parview.....II-88
Garmin and GPS-Buddy in Alliance to Provide Real-Time Navigation Facilities.....II-88
1$100
   Lockheed Martin and ITT Ally to Compete for GPS Block 3 Contract.....II-89
Archetype Forms Strategic Alliance with Quake Global.....II-89
Mobile Crossing and Pocket Real Estate Collaborate for Real Estate GPS Navigation
  System.....II-89
SiGe and Nordnav Offer Advanced GPS Receiver.....II-89
Magellan Partners with AAA Clubs.....II-89
1$100
   Maryland Transit Administration Inks Pact with Orbital Science.....II-90
Nokia Inks Pact with Navicore to Offer First Arabic GPS System for Mobile
  Devices.....II-90
Remote Dynamics Inks Agreement with Savoya.....II-90
Magellan and AAA Ink Pact to Make Modified Version of RoadMate Auto Navigator.....II-90
1$100
   SiRF Technology Inks Agreement with Tyco Electronics.....II-91
Trimble and Nokia Ink Cooperative Licensing Agreement for GPS Technology.....II-91
Garmin in Agreement to Provide GPS Systems to BMW Dealerships in UK.....II-91
Emergency Vehicle Installation Inks Agreement to Install GPS Systems for CEMEX
  USA.....II-91
TomTom Inks Distribution Agreement with RadioShack.....II-91
1$100
   TomTom and Vodafone to Provide GPS-Based Real-Time Traffic Information.....II-92
The Tracking Corporation Signs Agreement with Platinum Wireless.....II-92
iSECUREtrac Inks Contract with Mammoth .....CommunicationsII-92
Leica Geosystems Receives Supply Order from Mexican Government.....II-92
Raytheon Bags US Air Force Contract to Develop GPS Receivers.....II-92
1$100
   Spirent Bags Contract from the US Navy.....II-93
Telvent Signs Contract to Provide GPS-Based Traffic Control System for Jincheng
  City.....II-93
Rockwell Bags Contract for Developing Advanced GPS Technology from US Air
  Force.....II-93
NextBus Bags Contract from AC Transit.....II-93
iSECUREtrac Wins Contract for Providing Electronic Monitoring Services.....II-93
1$100
   Quanta Bags Contract for Manufacturing TomTom’s Vehicle GPS Systems.....II-94
Globecomm and EMS SATCOM Bag Force Tracking System Contract from NATO.....II-94
iSECUREtrac Bags GPS Tracking Services Contract in South Carolina.....II-94
Trimble Offers VRS Technology for Serbia’s GPS Infrastructure Network.....II-94
SiRF Technology Offers SiRFstarIII™ Architecture to Pioneer.....II-94
1$100
   SiRF Technology Offers SiRFstarIII GPS Receiver for Fujitsu Siemens’
  Smartphones.....II-95
SiRF Provides GPS Technology to Bushnell.....II-95
TeleNav Incorporates GPS Navigation Function into Smartphones.....II-95
Garmin Delivers StreetPilot® Automotive Navigator to Enterprise Rent-A-Car.....II-95
Garmin Provides Portable Navigator for Daimler Chrysler Automotive Brand.....II-95
Spirent Provides GPS Simulation System to US Navy.....II-95
1$100
   NovAtel Offers GPS Receivers in Testing GPS Block IIF Signals.....II-96
Trimble Provides GPS and VRS Solutions for SiReNT in Singapore.....II-96
Trimble Provides GPS Technology for GNSS Infrastructure Network in Perth.....II-96
Topcon Authorizes Mehra Eyetech to Market GPS Products in Indian States.....II-96
MicroTRAK Changes Name to The Tracking Corporation.....II-96
1$100
   Fibergrations Changes Name to TRACKINGrfid.....II-97
GloNav Establishes as Spin Out from Ceva.....II-97
Topcon Restructures Positioning System Operations in Australia and New Zealand.....II-97
NemeriX Sets Up North American Center to Benefit from Growing GPS Market.....II-97
Garmin’s New Facility in UK to Operate as European Headquarters.....II-97
1$100
   Lockheed Martin Built GPS IIR-M Satellite System Becomes Completely
  Operational.....II-98
Boeing Concludes GPS Software Testing.....II-98
Raytheon Concludes Preliminary Test for GAGAN-TDS.....II-98
Lockheed Successfully Concludes System Requirements Review of GPS III.....II-98
NovAtel Acquires Waypoint Consulting.....II-98
1$100
   Homeland Integrated Security Systems to Acquire ActSoft.....II-99
SiRf Technology Takes Over Motorola’s GPS Chip Business.....II-99
Garmin Acquires Business Operations of MotionBased Technologies.....II-99
Amalgamated Technologies Acquires Prolink in Reverse Takeover Transaction.....II-99
DataLogic Acquires CBSiHoldings’ Assets to Expand Business Operations.....II-99
1$100
   CBSi Holdings Inc Acquires Panther Trak™ from DataLogic International.....II-100
Rockwell and Honeywell Form 50:50 Joint Venture.....II-100
LogiaCMG and CPS in Partnership for European AGILE Project.....II-100
Hertz and Thales’ Navigation Offer NeverLost Car Navigation System in European
  Market.....II-100
1$100
   Pharos Renews GPS Receiver Supply Agreement with Microsoft Streets & Trips.....II-101
Savoya Inks Agreement with Remote Dynamics for REDIview Fleet Solution.....II-101
iSECUREtrac Bags GPS Program Contract from BOPP.....II-101
1$100
   Comtech Bags Order for Delivery of GPS and RFID-Based Transceivers.....II-102
Leica Receivers Supply Order from the New York Department of Transportation.....II-102
Garmin Provides GPS Navigation System for Honda Gold Wing Motorcycles.....II-102
SiRF Technology Incorporates SiRFstarIII Technology on TomTom RIDER.....II-102
Leica to Establish GPS Network in China.....II-102
ITT Acquires Allen Osborne to Extend GPS Capabilities.....II-102
1$100
   PCS Industries Takes Over Infodesk.....II-103
Trimble Awarded Contracts by US Air Force.....II-103
BrailleNote GPS Wins Awards.....II-103
NovAtel Acquires CMC Electronics' Non-Aviation GPS OEM Product Line.....II-103
1$100
   Trimble Acquires MENSI.....II-104
Trimble Acquires Applanix.....II-104
Garmin Purchases UPS Aviation.....II-104
Brunswick Acquires Share in Navman.....II-104
Fugro Acquires Thales GeoSolutions.....II-104
1$100
   Raytheon Receives Anti-Jam Contract.....II-105
ERI in Contract with US Army.....II-105
Raytheon in Contract with RAF.....II-105
Oskando and Fastrax in Alliance.....II-105
SiRF Inks Partnership Agreement with Cambridge Positioning.....II-105
1$100
   Trimble Wins Deutsche Telekom Contract.....II-106
Sprint in Agreement with Coleman for Providing GPS Enabled Services.....II-106
CSI Receives Patent.....II-106
USAF Launches GPS IIR Satellite.....II-106
KDDI Bags GPS Contract.....II-106
2$200
  10. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-1088 $500  
   Fei-Zyfer, Inc. (USA).....II-108
Furuno USA, Inc. (USA).....II-108
Garmin International, Inc. (USA).....II-108
1$100
   Hemisphere GPS (Canada).....II-109
ITT Corp Space Systems Division (USA).....II-109
1$100
   KVH Industries, Inc. (USA).....II-110
Lowrance Electronics, Inc. (USA).....II-110
Magellan Navigation, Inc. (USA).....II-110
1$100
   Mio Technology (Belgium).....II-111
NavCom Technology, Inc. (USA).....II-111
Navman NZ Ltd. (New Zealand).....II-111
1$100
   NovAtel, Inc. (Canada).....II-112
Orolia (France).....II-112
Raytheon Systems Co. (USA).....II-112
Rockwell Collins, Inc (USA).....II-112
1$100
   SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc. (USA).....II-113
Sokkia Co., Ltd. (Japan).....II-113
Symmetricom, Inc. (USA).....II-113
1$100
   TomTom International B.V. (The Netherlands).....II-114
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. (USA).....II-114
Trimble Navigation Limited (USA).....II-114
2$200
  11. Global Market Perspective.....II-116   
   Table 2: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Global Positioning System by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1161$300
   Table 3: World Long-Term Projections for Global Positioning System by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1171$300
   Table 4: World 10-Year Perspective for Global Positioning System by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1181$300
   Table 5: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Land Based GPS Applications by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1191$300
   Table 6: World Long-Term Projections for Land Based GPS Applications by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1201$300
   Table 7: World 10-Year Perspective for Land Based GPS Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1211$300
   Table 8: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for GPS Based In-Vehicle Navigation Applications by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1221$300
   Table 9: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based In-Vehicle Navigation Applications by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1231$300
   Table 10: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based In-Vehicle Navigation Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1241$300
   Table 11: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for GPS Based Consumer Applications by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1251$300
   Table 12: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based Consumer Applications by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1261$300
   Table 13: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based Consumer Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1271$300
   Table 14: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for GPS Based Survey/Mapping Applications by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1281$300
   Table 15: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based Survey/ Mapping Applications by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1291$300
   Table 16: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based Survey/Mapping Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1301$300
   Table 17: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for GPS Based Tracking/Machine Control Applications by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1311$300
   Table 18: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based Tracking/ Machine Control Applications by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1321$300
   Table 19: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based Tracking/Machine Control Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1331$300
   Table 20: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for GPS Based OEM Applications by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1341$300
   Table 21: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based OEM Applications by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1351$300
   Table 22: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based OEM Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1361$300
   Table 23: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for GPS Based Aviation Applications by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1371$300
   Table 24: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based Aviation Applications by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1381$300
   Table 25: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based Aviation Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1391$300
   Table 26: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for GPS Based Marine Applications by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1401$300
   Table 27: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based Marine Applications by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1411$300
   Table 28: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based Marine Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1421$300
   Table 29: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for GPS Based Military Applications by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1431$300
   Table 30: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based Military Applications by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1441$300
   Table 31: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based Military Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1451$300
   Table 32: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for GPS Based Timing Applications by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1461$300
   Table 33: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based Timing Applications by Geographic Region – US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1471$300
   Table 34: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based Timing Applications by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-1481$300
III. MARKET114$1950
  1. The United States.....III-162 $1625  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Outlook.....III-1
Trends and Issues.....III-1
North American GPS Market for Public/Military Utility.....III-1
Table 35: US Non-Cellular GPS Chip Market (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Volume Shipments by Application Type – Vehicle Tracking, Vehicle Navigation, Recreation, Maritime, Military/other, Timing, Surveying, and Aviation (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1
GPS: Part of Economic Infrastructure and National Security.....III-1
1$150
   GPS Technology – An Antidote to Growing Needs of US Transportation Industry.....III-2
AVL Market – A Prime Consumer of GPS/Wireless Devices.....III-2
1$75
   GPS and the Trucking Business.....III-3
Market Trends.....III-3
Consumer Products Propel New Market Growth.....III-3
Measures Initiated to Upgrade GPS Capabilities.....III-3
1$75
   Price Declines to Spur GPS-based Navigation System Sales.....III-4
Manufacturers Focus on Improving Performance / Price Ratio to Spur GPS Navigation
  System Uptake.....III-4
In-Vehicle Navigation Systems Sales On Rise.....III-4
1$75
   Table 36: US Automotive GPS Market (2003-2007): Penetration Rates (in Cars) of Different GPS Products – Dealer/Factory Navigation Systems, GPS-Enabled PDAs, GPS-Enabled Integrated Devices, and GPS-Enabled Mobiles (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-5
Portable GPS Devices Command Rapid Uptake.....III-5
Technology Advancements Create New Avenues for GPS Application in GSM Mobile
  Phones.....III-5
Consumers Show High Interest in Location-based Services.....III-5
1$150
   GPS-Based Mobile Gaming – Fantasy to Reality.....III-6
Companies Eye GPS as a Potential Marketing Tool.....III-6
Latest GPS Units Come Loaded with Live Traffic Information.....III-6
Competitive Framework.....III-6
1$75
   Regulatory Environment.....III-7
Enhanced GPS Gets FAA Approval.....III-7
FCC Mandates for Carriers.....III-7
Selective Availability: A Brief Review.....III-7
1$75
   Cessation of Selective Availability Enhances Effectiveness of Existing
  Products.....III-8
New GPS Policy – Goals and Objectives.....III-8
Product Launches/Developments.....III-8
29$1075
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-3717$775
   Key Players.....III-546$450
   B. Market Analytics.....III-60
Table 37: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Global Positioning System by End Use Application – Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), OEM, Aviation, Marine, Military and Timing Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60
1$150
   Table 38: US Long-Term Projections for Global Positioning System by End Use Application – Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer, Survey / Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), OEM, Aviation, Marine, Military and Timing Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-611$150
   Table 39: US 10-Year Perspective for Global Positioning System by End Use Application – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), OEM, Aviation, Marine, Military and Timing Independently for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62
1$150
  2. Japan.....III-634 $350