WebCam Markets are Anticipated to Reach $6.2 Billion by 2013

DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c58520) has announced the addition of WebCam Market Opportunities, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2007 to 2013 to their offering.

Demand for Internet services, the implementation of broadband and demand for video transport are major web cam market driving forces.

Micron CMOS image sensor are on the cutting-edge of the latest camera trends. Micron's imaging group WebCam imaging technology meets design requirements for higher quality. Existing WebCams are traditional 'tethered' style, with VGA or 1.4-megapixel resolution.

Micron CMOS image sensors are evolving higher resolution, 2-megapixel and above, camera capabilities. As, the PC manufacturer market embeds WebCam cameras into notebooks and flat panel monitor designs, higher quality is demanded. Micron was recently selected by a leading PC manufacturer as the sole image sensor supplier for their line of top-selling notebook computers.

Image sensor performance elements for the WebCam market include fast frame rates for capturing crisp and clear video, high dynamic range to ensure a quality picture in various lighting conditions, and small form factor to fit into ultra-thin notebook and flat panel monitor designs.

WebCams are used in combination with instant messaging programs. MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger, SameTime, and Skype support video chat. Broadband connections support streaming video. Installation, image quality and performance are ways to measure the substance of the WebCam experience. Sample photos from each Web camera in a variety of lighting conditions provide a good measure of quality. Imaging depends on quality and usefulness.

As notebook computers quickly become the form factor of choice for consumers, vendors continue to deliver high-quality, affordable notebook WebCams that help people make reliable video calls. Notebook WebCams offer people great image quality at a reasonable price - and make video communication easier.

WebCam total market forecasts indicate that there is strong growth from a number of segments. The pornographic WebCam market is more hidden from analysts than the other segments, but it is a lively part of the market. The Internet revenue started with porn and continues to benefit from this aspect of use. Because of the relative anonymous aspects of viewing sites, there is usage that might not occur otherwise.

Social networking promises to grow in the context of consumer markets, but also evolve a distinct, definable market segment going forward.

WebCam markets at $1.2 billion in 2006 are anticipated to reach $6.2 billion by 2013.

Key Topics

• WebCam Market Shares, Forecasts, and Driving Forces

• WebCam.com Directory

• Consumer WebCams

• Camera Types Of WebCams

• Selected WebCam Prices WebCams For Web Conferencing and Chat

• Micro Lenses and Clear Filter Arrays

• Telerobotic WebCams

• Speed

• Network Camera Software For The Enterprise

• Video Ringtones

• WebCams For Security

• WebCam Regional Analysis

Report Methodology

This is the 305th report in a series of market research reports that provide forecasts in communications, telecommunications, the internet, computer, software, and telephone equipment. The project leaders take direct responsibility for writing and preparing each report. They have significant experience preparing industry studies. Forecasts are based on primary research and proprietary data bases. Forecasts reflect analysis of the market trends in the segment and related segments. Unit and dollar shipments are analyzed through consideration of dollar volume of each market participation in the segment. Market share analysis includes conversations with key customers of products, industry segment leaders, marketing directors, distributors, leading market participants, and companies seeking to develop measurable market share. Over 200 in-depth interviews are conducted for each report with a broad range of key participants and opinion leaders in the market segment.

Topics Covered
Webcam Executive Summary
1. Webcam Market Description and Market Dynamics
2. Webcam Market Shares and Market Forecasts
3. Webcam Product Description
4. Webcam Technology
5. Webcam Company Profiles
List of Tables and Figures

Companies Mentioned

• Logitech
• Creative Technology
• Axis Technologies Encoders
• Cisco / LinkSys
• D-Link
• Micron Technology
• NAVTEQ
• Stardot Technologies

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