Global Data Capture Hardware Market
2008-2012
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2008-2012
Table of Contents
1. Definiti on ................................................................................. 3
2. Market Siz e & Forecast ............................................................... 4
3. Market Trends ........................................................................... 5
3.1 Barcode Tech n ology ............................................................... 7
3.2 Mobile Computing Tech n ology ................................................... 7
3.3 Smart Card Readers ............................................................... 7
4. Segmentati on by Composite Techn ologi es ....................................... 8
5. Market Dri vers ........................................................................ 11
6. Market Barriers ....................................................................... 12
7. K ey Vendors ........................................................................... 13
Oth er Reports in this Seri es ........................................................... 14
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 2.1: Data Captu re Hardware Market Size and Forecast 2008 - 2012
(In $ million) ............................................................................... 4
Exhibit 4.1: Segmentati on by Composite Techn ol ogi es – 2008 ................. 8
Exhibit 4.2: Segmentati on by Composite Techn ol ogi es – 2010 ................. 9
Exhibit 4.3: Segmentati on by Composite Techn ol ogi es – 2012 ............... 10
Exhibit 7.1: K ey vendors of Data Captu re Hardware – 2008 .................. 13
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1. Definition
Data capture hardware comprises devices and technology that are used to capture and
share data with other systems. The RFID technology, barcode technology, Mobile Computing
and Voice technology constitute data capture hardware.
RFID Technology – The RFID technology for data capture includes RFID tags
(passive and active), RFID readers (handheld and fixed), and RFID encoders and
printers. It uses radio technology to electronically encode tags that broadcast a
unique information about a product or an asset. This information is read by RFID
readers, which are available in various form factors such as fixed readers or
handheld readers.
Barcode Technology – This includes handheld and stationary barcode scanners (or
readers). Handheld barcode scanners include imagers (linear and 2D imagers), laser
scanners, Pen/wand scanners, and handheld POS scanners. Stationary barcode
scanners include industrial laser scanners, industrial imagers, POS scanners and
barcode verifiers.
Mobile Computing – Mobile computing devices are those devices that
communicate data and information between wired/wireless home networks and
mobile workers. These devices enable remote working, anytime, anywhere. Mobile
computing devices for data capture typically take two form factors: rugged handheld
devices and vehicle-mounted computers.
Rugged handheld devices are available in different forms, depending on the
nature of tasks. For example; small rugged handheld devices that read orders,
PDAs that are used for selecting orders, and wearable devices.
Vehicle-mounted computers or terminals are designed to work with forklifts,
cranes and other material handling vehicles. These terminals often have an
optional barcode reader/scanner attached in their vicinity.
Voice Technology - Voice technology is a hands-free technology that enables
communication between remote workers and management systems via voice
commands. A voice system consists of a mobile computer that communicates with a
management system such as a warehouse management system, manufacturing
execution system or an ERP system. A worker or an operator also wears a headset
with a microphone to reciprocate to the mobile computer.
Smart Card Readers – Also known as card programmers, card terminals, card
acceptance device or an interface device, smart card readers are electronic devices
that read smart cards. Smart cards are portable data cards that must communicate
with another device to gain access to a display device or a network. Smart card
readers are typically available in two types: Contact smart card readers and
contactless smart readers. These readers read a wide range of cards, including
phone cards, healthcare cards, transportation cards, prepay utility meter cards, etc.
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2. Market Size & Forecast
According to TechNavio, the market for data capture hardware is forecast to reach
$16,544.3 million by 2012 from $10,472.4 million in 2008; growing at a CAGR of 12.1
percent over the forecast period (Exhibit 2.1).
Exhibit 2.1: Data Capture Hardware Market Size and Forecast 2008-2012 (In $ million)
18,000.0 16,544.3
16,000.0
14,438.5
14,000.0 12,807.2
11,494.1
12,000.0 10,472.4
10,000.0
8,000.0
6,000.0
4,000.0
2,000.0
0.0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Source: TechNavio Analysis
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