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43

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Released

1Q 2011

Product Code

RR-LDW-11

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The market for lane departure warning (LDW) systems is set for increasingly rapid growth through 2016. The growing popularity of the forward-looking camera sensor is being driven by multiple applications in addition to LDW, including road sign recognition and driver monitoring. Lane departure warning as a standalone application has never been a popular option, but the development of new add-on features combined with the availability of active assistance makes the next few years a period of great potential for market participants.

This study examines the technology advances that have led to the current state of lane departure warning, and provides world region forecasts though 2016 for both lane departure systems and road sign recognition. An overview of features available by vehicle manufacturer and supplier capability is also provided, along with detailed discussion of the key factors affecting the market.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

• What are the key market drivers and business issues supporting the development and implementation of lane departure warning and road sign recognition systems?
• What are the key benefits of lane departure systems?
• What types of lane departure system are currently available?
• Which OEMs currently offer lane departure warning/keeping systems?
• How fast is this market expected to grow over the next five years and why?
• What can automakers and their supplier partners do to maximize the benefit from the latest systems?

Who Needs This Report?

• Automotive OEMs
• Tier 1 suppliers
• Tier 2 suppliers
• Sensor manufacturers
• Camera vendors
• Software developers
• Venture capital firms
• Vehicle insurance companies
• Fleet managers