WEB CAMERAS - A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT   

Research Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Web Cameras in US$ Million and Thousand Units. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 57 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as A4tech Co., Ltd., Apple Inc., Asiamajor Inc., ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Canon Inc., Creative Technology Ltd., Hewlett-Packard Company, Lenovo, Logitech, Microsoft, and Royal Philips Electronics. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

Code : MCP-5052
Price : $4450
Companies : 57
Pages : 499
Date : February 2010
Market Data Tables : 131

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS


 
   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
  
   Introduction.....II-1
Market Overview.....II-1
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   Market Analysis - Value.....II-2
Market Analysis - Volume.....II-2
Market Outlook - Prospects Upbeat.....II-2
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   Webcams Benefit From Architectural Breakthrough.....II-3
Notebooks with In-built Webcams Attract Consumer Interest.....II-3
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   Webcam Pornography – A Vivid, But Veiled Market.....II-4
Webcams – New(s) on the Block.....II-4
Webcam Use to Extend to Multiple Platforms.....II-4
Webcams to Make Real the Digital Home Experience.....II-4
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   Webcam Resolution Treks Higher.....II-5
Table 1: World Web Cameras Market – Percentage Share Break-up by Webcam Resolution: 2007 and 2008 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-5
Competitive Landscape.....II-5
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   Web Cameras – Product Profile.....II-7
The Beginning.....II-7
The Manufacturing Cost.....II-7
The Design.....II-7
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   The Software.....II-8
The Diverse Possibilities.....II-8
Webcam Uses.....II-8
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   Video Chat.....II-9
Video Calling.....II-9
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   Videoconferencing.....II-10
Video Instant Messaging.....II-10
Video e-mail.....II-10
Games and Entertainment.....II-10
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   Astrophotography.....II-11
Security.....II-11
Sign Language Communication.....II-11
Webcam Issues and Concerns.....II-11
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   Minoru Announces Global Launch of Minoru 3D Webcam.....II-12
Ecamm Unveils ‘BT-1’ World’s First Bluetooth Wireless Webcam.....II-12
Omnivision Rolls Out New OV7740 Notebook Webcam.....II-12
Forks Chamber and Quileute Nation Expand ‘James Island’ Webcam.....II-12
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   Downtown St. Petersburg Launches Live Webcams.....II-13
Tanberg Unveils "PrecisionHD USB Camera".....II-13
Ikbis Upgrades Webcams with New Upload Feature.....II-13
HP Introduces Latest Webcams, PC Peripherals.....II-13
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   Elecom Releases UCAM-DL200H USB Web Camera Series.....II-14
First-Ever Webcam Spy Functionality from Woopra.....II-14
NASA Introduces Live Webcam Video Feed from International Space Station.....II-14
Camp Bow Wow Launches Mobile Phone-based Webcams.....II-14
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   Genius Launches iSlim321R, Infrared Webcam with Night Vision.....II-15
Blue Microphones Launches Eyeball Webcam.....II-15
ArcSoft Unveils New ArcSoft WebCam Companion™ Version.....II-15
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   Vimicro Introduces Web Cameras.....II-16
IPEVO Releases PoV Web Camera.....II-16
Brando Launches 4-in-1 USB Webcam.....II-16
Earth Trek Introduces New Travelling Webcam Hub.....II-16
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   Logitech Unveils New Pro 9000 Webcam.....II-17
Logitech Unveils QuickCam Vision Pro Webcam for Macintosh.....II-17
Victoria Skimboards Launches Internet Web Cam.....II-17
Logitech Launches MAC Compatible QuickCam® Vision Pro Web Cam.....II-17
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   Microsoft Introduces LifeCam VX-500 Web Camera in India.....II-18
Philips Introduces Bluetooth Web Cam.....II-18
iBall Unveils C.2.0 Face2Face Webcam.....II-18
Microsoft Launches New LifeCam Webcams.....II-18
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   Yellowstone Introduces Live Streaming Webcam.....II-19
Philips Launches New Webcams.....II-19
Clique Introduces New HD Webcam.....II-19
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   Elecom Unveils New Web Cameras.....II-20
Microsoft Launches LifeCam VX-700 in India.....II-20
Bristol Zoo Gardens Introduces Webcam for Viewing Gorillas.....II-20
LG Introduces W2271TC Monitor.....II-20
Mron Launches Crystal View Webcam in India.....II-20
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   HP Rolls Out Elite Auto Focus, 3-Megapixel Webcam.....II-21
Vimicro Unveils VC0343 Web Camera Processor.....II-21
Plustek Introduces TVcam VD100, the Two-in-One TV Tuner and Webcam.....II-21
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   Microsoft Launches LifeCam VX-5000 Webcam.....II-22
Microsoft Introduces LifeCam VX-500.....II-22
Logitech Launches Four QuickCam Models.....II-22
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   Online Chat City Introduces Free Chat Portal with Webcam Facilities.....II-23
Flikzor to Introduce New Webcam Widget Version.....II-23
Twango Introduces Webcam Widget.....II-23
Logitech Introduces QuickCam and QuickCam Deluxe.....II-23
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   CyberLink Unveils ‘YouCam’ Webcam Software.....II-24
Genius Introduces Webcam.....II-24
PROLiNK Launches New 5.0 Megapixel Webcam.....II-24
Leadtek Adds New Products to iCAM Range.....II-24
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   Microsoft Unveils New Webcams for Desktops and Notebooks.....II-25
Hercules Introduces New Webcam, Dualpix Exchange.....II-25
Logitech Launches New HD Webcams.....II-25
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   Yamaha Unveils New USB Webcam.....II-26
Ming Jong Introduces Motion-Tracking Webcam Range.....II-26
Philips Launches New Webcam Model.....II-26
Weather Underground Unveils Weather WebCam Feature.....II-26
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   Canyon Unveils New Webcams and Chat Packs Line.....II-27
Creative Unveils New Auto Focus Webcam.....II-27
Quandir Solutions Launches Daydreamer 2.1 Webcam Software.....II-27
Freeverse Unveils Periscope 1.0 Webcam Application.....II-27
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   Vimicro Launches New Web Camera Processor.....II-28
Magnify Introduces New Webcam Tools.....II-28
Dream Cheeky Introduces USB Missile Launcher Featuring Webcam.....II-28
Sakar International Launches New Computer Accessories.....II-28
iRobot Introduces Robot with Webcam.....II-28
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   Winn Meat Launches Dry-age Web Camera.....II-29
HeyCosmo Introduces Interactive WebCam Collaboration Service.....II-29
Bioscrypt Announces Innovative Desktop Camera.....II-29
Microsoft Launches First Notebook Webcam.....II-29
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   Microsoft Plans 3DV Systems Acquisition.....II-30
Bharti Teletech Enters into Distribution Agreement with Logitech.....II-30
Sakar Announces Licensing Agreement.....II-30
Gordon Brothers Pockets HUE-HD® Assets.....II-30
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   United Consortium and Ezonics Ink Reseller Agreement.....II-31
Telanetix Completes AVS Installation Acquisition.....II-31
Logitech Signs Collaboration Agreement with Carl Zeiss.....II-31
Sakar International Join Hands with Sanrio to Develop Webcams.....II-31
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   ArcSoft WebCam Companion ™ Receives Microsoft Certification.....II-32
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   A4tech Co., Ltd. (Taiwan).....II-33
Apple Inc. (USA).....II-33
Asiamajor Inc. (Taiwan).....II-33
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   ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (Taiwan).....II-34
Canon Inc. (Japan).....II-34
Creative Technology Ltd. (Singapore).....II-34
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   Hewlett-Packard Company (USA).....II-35
Lenovo (USA).....II-35
Logitech (USA).....II-35
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   Microsoft (USA).....II-36
Royal Philips Electronics (The Netherlands).....II-36
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   Analytics by Value.....II-37
Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-37
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   Table 3: World Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-381$350
   Table 4: World 10-Year Perspective for Web Cameras by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-391$350
   Analytics by Volume.....II-40
Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-40
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   Table 6: World Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-411$350
   Table 7: World 10-Year Perspective for Web Cameras by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-421$350
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-1
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   Product Launches.....III-25$375
   Select Players.....III-73$225
   B. Market Analytics.....III-10
Analytics by Value.....III-10
Table 8: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10

Table 9: US Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-10
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   Analytics by Volume.....III-11
Table 10: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11

Table 11: US Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-11
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   A. Market Analysis.....III-12
Product Launch.....III-12
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   B. Market Analytics.....III-13
Analytics by Value.....III-13
Table 12: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13

Table 13: Canadian Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-13
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   Analytics by Volume.....III-14
Table 14: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14

Table 15: Canadian Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-14
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   A. Market Analysis.....III-15
Product Launches.....III-15
Select Player.....III-15
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   B. Market Analytics.....III-16
Analytics by Value.....III-16
Table 16: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-16
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   Table 17: Japan Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-171$200
   Analytics by Volume.....III-18
Table 18: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18

Table 19: Japan Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18
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   A. Market Analysis.....III-19
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-19
Product Launches.....III-19
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   Select Player.....III-211$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-22
Analytics by Value.....III-22
Table 20: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22

Table 21: European Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22
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   Analytics by Volume.....III-23
Table 22: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23

Table 23: European Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23
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   A. Market Analysis.....III-24
China.....III-24
The PC Camera Production Hub.....III-24
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   Webcam Production and Exports.....III-25
Market Overview.....III-25
Taiwan.....III-25
Taiwan Dominates Notebook Cameras Market.....III-25
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   Strategic Corporate Development.....III-26
Product Launches.....III-26
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   Select Players.....III-282$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-30
Analytics by Value.....III-30
Table 24: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30

Table 25: Asia-Pacific Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30
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   Analytics by Volume.....III-31
Table 26: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31

Table 27: Asia-Pacific Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31
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   A. Market Analysis.....III-32
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-32
Product Launch.....III-32
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   B. Market Analytics.....III-33
Analytics by Value.....III-33
Table 28: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33

Table 29: Rest of World Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-33
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   Analytics by Volume.....III-34
Table 30: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34

Table 31: Rest of World Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras – Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34
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Total Companies Profiled: 57 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 62)

Region/Country Players

The United States 23 Japan 4 Europe 10 France 1 Germany 1 The United Kingdom 2 Rest of Europe 6 Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 25
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