Connected Navigation Devices Market Research Report from ABI Research

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Saturday - May 17, 2008

Connected Navigation Devices

Cellular, Wi-Fi, RDS-TMC, Bluetooth and Other Connectivity Options for PNDs

The emergence of connected navigation services such as real-time traffic, local search, and map updates has prompted the major personal navigation device (PND) vendors to develop connected PNDs with two-way real-time connectivity based on cellular and Wi-Fi technology, in order to generate new recurring service revenue streams and compete with handset-based and in-dash connected navigation systems. This study examines the features, trends, drivers for and barriers to connected personal navigation devices. It describes all major solutions, applications and business models, and provides recommendations to the major navigation players. The study contains forecasts by region for shipments, hardware, and service revenues of connected PNDs and services. PNDs and services.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

Which vendors have launched connected PNDs?
Which connected PND solutions have been announced?
Which applications and services will be offered on connected PNDs?
Which pricing and business models will be adopted?
Which navigation form factors will compete with connected PNDs in the future?
Who are the main players in the connected navigation ecosystem?
What are the main barriers and drivers for the uptake of connected PNDs and services?
What are the forecasts per region of connected PND shipments and hardware and service revenues?

Who Needs This Report?

PND vendors
Handset manufacturers
Cellular carriers and service providers
Navigation hardware and software vendors
Navigation content providers
Telematics service providers
Cellular module vendors
Location Based Service solution vendors
Digital map providers

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Section 1.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Trends, Issues, Drivers, and Barriers
1.2 Forecasts
1.3 Conclusions

Section 2.
RECOMMENDATIONS
2.1 Recommendations for Connected PND Vendors
2.2 Recommendations for Handset Vendors
2.3 Recommendations for Carriers and MVNOs
2.4 Recommendations for Chipset Vendors

Section 3.
CONNECTED PNDS EXPLAINED
3.1 Definition
3.2 Open and Closed Connected PNDs
3.3 SWOT Analysis
3.4 Alternative Real-Time Connectivity Methods
3.4.1 Standalone Cellular Communications Units
3.4.2 Bluetooth Connection with Cellphones
3.4.3 Wi-Fi
3.4.4 RDS-TMC
3.4.5 Satellite
3.4.6 MSN Direct
3.4.7 DVB-H, DVB-T, and DMB
3.5 Alternative Non-Real-Time Connectivity Methods
3.5.1 Desktop Connectivity
3.6 Alternative Connected Portable Navigation Form Factors
3.6.1 Handsets
3.6.2 PDAs
3.6.3 Navigation-Centric Handsets
3.7 Connected PNDs and Convergence

Section 4.
APPLICATIONS AND MARKETS FOR CONNECTED PNDS
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Consumer Applications and Markets
4.2.1 Real-Time Local Search
4.2.2 Enhanced Real-Time Traffic Information
4.2.3 Use of Connected PNDs as Traffic Probes
4.2.4 Online Map and POI Correction Reporting and Download
4.2.5 Send Destinations to a PND from a PC
4.2.6 Tracking Applications
4.2.7 Mobile Social Networking Applications
4.2.8 Remote Software Updates
4.2.9 Off-Board Navigation and Satellite Imagery
4.2.10 Assisted GPS Capabilities and Pedestrian Use
4.2.11 Communication
4.3 Professional Applications and Markets
4.4 Pricing and Business Models
4.4.1 Consumer Business Models
4.4.2 Professional Business Models

Section 5.
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
5.1 Major Trends
5.2 PND Vendors
5.2.1 TomTom
5.2.1.1 TomTom ONE XL HD Traffic Europe
5.2.1.2 TomTom GO 715
5.2.2 Dash
5.2.3 Magellan
5.2.4 Mio
5.2.5 Mobile Devices
5.2.6 NDrive
5.2.7 MENQ
5.2.8 Garmin and MSN Direct
5.3 Other Players
5.3.1 Jasper Wireless
5.3.2 Qualcomm
5.3.3 deCarta
5.3.4 ATX
5.3.5 Intrinsyc
5.3.6 Carriers
5.3.7 Wireless Module Vendors

Section 6.
TRENDS, ISSUES, BARRIERS, AND DRIVERS
6.1 Trends
6.2 Drivers
6.2.1 Availability of Real-Time Content
6.2.2 Connectivity as a Differentiator
6.2.3 Location-Based Mobile Social Networking
6.2.4 Consumer and Commercial Telematics
6.2.5 Convenience
6.2.6 Free Advertising-Based Services
6.3 Barriers
6.3.1 Availability of High-Speed Mobile Broadband Connections
6.3.2 Recurring Service Fees
6.3.3 High Data Communications Costs
6.3.4 Carrier Support
6.3.5 Second Account
6.3.6 Connected PND Hardware Cost
6.3.7 Closed Connected PND Platforms and Lack of Compelling Services
6.3.8 Complexity and Lack of End-to-End Solutions
6.4 Toward a Services-Centric Model

Section 7.
MARKET FORECASTS
7.1 Forecast Methodology and Assumptions
7.2 North America
7.3 Europe
7.4 Asia-Pacific
7.5 RoW

Section 8.
COMPANY PROFILES
8.1 Dash Navigation
8.2 deCarta
8.2.1 Intrinsyc
8.3 Jasper Wireless
8.4 Magellan
8.5 MENQ International
8.6 Mio
8.7 Mobile Devices Ingenierie
8.8 NDrive
8.9 Qualcomm
8.10 TomTom

Section 9.
COMPANY DIRECTORY

Section 10.
ACRONYMS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SCOPE OF STUDY
SOURCES AND METHODOLOGY
NOTES
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