Wireless PAN Technologies in PC and Mobile HID (Human Interface Devices)

27MHz, 2.4GHz, Bluetooth & Wibree Mice, Keyboards and Remote Controls

This Research Brief is part of the Short-Range Wireless Research Service


HID such as mice, keyboards and remote controls play an important role in providing a good user experience for both personal computers and mobile devices. Wireless HID provide an intuitive way to add value and convenience to the user experience. This Research Brief profiles market trends affecting the uptake of wireless HID in both mobile and computing environments. It addresses issues including the market mix of 27MHz and 2.4GHz products, the impact of standardized products such as Bluetooth and Wibree, and rich navigation scenarios stemming from Media Center and Vista uptake.




Executive Summary

Section 1.
HOST MARKET DEVELOPMENT
1.1 Desktop PCs
1.2 Notebooks
1.3 Cellular Handsets

Section 2.
PRODUCT TYPES
2.1 Mice and Keyboards
2.2 Remote Controls
2.3 Product Bundling
2.4 Product Tiers

Section 3.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
3.1 Cost
3.2 Range
3.3 Interference
3.4 Power Consumption

Section 4.
COMPETING SOLUTIONS
4.1 Introduction
4.2 27 MHz
4.2.1 Strengths
4.2.2 Weaknesses
4.3 2.4 GHz
4.3.1 Strengths
4.3.2 Weaknesses
4.4 Bluetooth
4.4.1 Strengths
4.4.2 Weaknesses
4.5 Wibree
4.5.1 Strengths
4.5.2 Weaknesses
4.6 Conclusions

Section 5.
MARKET TRENDS
5.1 In-Box Versus Aftermarket
5.2 Shift to 2.4 GHz
5.3 Margin Preservation
5.4 Competitive Environment
5.5 Impact of OS
Tables and Figures
  • Price and Feature Relationship with HID Tiers
  • Price and Feature Relationship with HID Tiers, Technology, and Direction of Developmental Trend
  • Wireless HID Shipments by Technology
  • Wireless HID Shipments by Application
Report Code: RB-SRW-104

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Number of Pages: 13
Number of Tables, Charts and Figures: 2
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Release Date: 1Q 2007
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Related Press Releases:2007.01.23