工業自動化之無線網路

Abstract

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Wireless Networks in Industrial Automation provides information on ongoing research in wireless sensor devices and networks for industrial automation. It also discusses the factors governing the uptake of these networks, the latest technological advancements, and trends in this sector.

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

• 1. Scope and Methodology
  • 1. Scope of the Research Service
  • 2. Research Methodology
• 2. Key Findings
  • 1. Technology Snapshot
  • 2. Applications Viewpoint

2. Technology and Applications Viewpoint

• 1. Technology Primer and Standards
  • 1. Constitution of Wireless Sensor Networks
  • 2. IEEE 802.15.4 and Bluetooth Standards
  • 3. Wireless Mesh Networks
• 2. Applications Analysis for Wireless Networks in Industrial Automation
  • 1. Core Industrial Applications for Wireless Sensor Networks
  • 2. Wireless Networks for Automatic Meter Reading
  • 3. Applications for Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • 4. Advancements in Machine to Machine (M2M) Technology
• 3. Wireless Sensor Netwroks and Technology Trends
  • 1. The Adoption of Wireless Mesh Networks for Industrial Automation
  • 2. Development of Software for Sensor Network Applications
  • 3. Wireless Networks in Industrial Automation--The Future
• 4. Wireless Standards and Related Technology Trends
  • 1. The Adoption of the Zigbee Standard
  • 2. Performance of Proprietary Standards
  • 3. Emergence of Ultrawideband Technology

3. Technology Adoption Factor Analysis

• 1. Analysis of Technology Drivers
  • 1. Cost Reduction and Return of Investment
  • 2. The Advent of Smart Wireless Sensing Devices
  • 3. The Need of Higher Reliability and Lower Power Consumption
  • 4. Requirement of Higher Functionality from Wireless Devices
  • 5. Factors Driving M2M Technology and Markets
• 2. Analysis of Technology Challenges
  • 1. Issues Impeding Uptake of Wireless Sensor Networks
  • 2. Cost of Wireless Sensor Network Infrastructure and Installation

4. Innovative Developments in Wireless Networks for Industrial Automation

• 1. Developments and Innovations in Companies
  • 1. End-to-End M2M Communication Solutions Create Greater Value
  • 2. RF Modules for License Free Operation in ISM Bands
  • 3. Sensicast Mesh Networking Technology for Industrial Automation
  • 4. Advancements in Low Energy Wireless Mesh/ FHSS
  • 5. Expanding GPRS Networks Drive M2M Technology
  • 6. Opportunistic Networks that Reduce Wireless Deployment Costs
  • 7. M2M Solutions by nPhase Creates New Business Model
  • 8. Wireless Gas Detection System For Safety
  • 9. Innovative Application for Ultrawideband Technology
  • 10. MESH Radio with Higher Reliability for Process Control
• 2. Research & Development
  • 1. Reconfigurable Ubiquitous Network Embedded Systems
  • 2. Revolutionary Technology for Development of Wireless Transducer Applications
  • 3. Development of Wireless Networked Microloggers
  • 4. Management of Data in Wireless Sensor Networks
  • 5. Combined Deployment of Wireless Sensors and RFID Tags
  • 6. Interfacing Bluetooth Wireless with Existing Profibus Networks
  • 7. State-of-the-Art Ultrawideband Communications
  • 8. Research Toward Large Scale Wireless Video Surveillance
  • 9. Embedded Collaborative Computing for Wireless Networks
  • 10. Cutting-Edge Research at the University of California at Berkeley
  • 11. Asset Monitoring and Tracking Using Integrated Wireless Technologies
  • 12. Monitoring of Civil Structures with Miniature Smart Sensors

5. Database of Key Industry Participants and Selected Patents

• 1. Database of Key Industry Participants
  • 1. Corporate
  • 2. Academic & Research Organisations
• 2. Key Patents & Glossary
  • 1. United States Patents
  • 2. Patents from Rest of the World
  • 3. Glossary

6. Frost & Sullivan 2006 Science & Technology Awards

• 1. Excellence in Technology
  • 1. Award Description
  • 2. Award Recipient
• 2. Technology Innovation
  • 1. Award Description
  • 2. Award Recipient
• 3. Product Innovation
  • 1. Award Description
  • 2. Award Recipient

7. Decision Support Database

• 1. Database Tables
  • 1. World PCB Sales (1999--2006)
  • 2. World Control and Instrumentation Contribution to the Electronics Industry (1999--2006)
  • 3. World Medical and Industrial Equipment Contribution to the Electronics Industry (1999--2006)
  • 4. World Radio Communication and Radar Contribution to the Electronics Industry (1999--2006)
  • 5. World Telecommunication Contribution to the Electronics Industry (1999--2006)
  • 6. World Semiconductor and Semiconductor Equipment Market (1999--2006)
  • 7. World Electronic Components Contribution to the Electronics Industry (1999--2006)