Social Alarms - Global Strategic Business Report D

Dublin, Oct. 18, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d6...ial_alarms ) has announced the addition of the "Social Alarms - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Social Alarms in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 113 companies including many key and niche players such as ADT Security Services, Inc., Aerotel Medical Systems, Alert Response, LLC, Chubb Community Care, Connect America Medical Alarm Company, King Pigeon Hi-Tech. Co., Ltd., Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V., Jontek Ltd., Ningbo Hi-Tech Park Jabo Electronics Co., Ltd., Robert Bosch GmbH, Bosch Security Systems, Tunstall Healthcare Group, and Tynetec Ltd.

Key Topics Covered:

I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
• Disclaimers I-2
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3

II. Executive Summary

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1

• Social Alarms: A Prelude II-1
• Adoption of Social Care/Telecare across Countries II-1
• Current and Future Analysis II-2
• Aging Population: The Fastest Growing Demographic II-2
• Demographic Stats - Unfurling the Market Potential II-3
• Market Trends II-4
• Varying Penetration Levels II-4
• Social Alarms - An Emerging Alternative to Residential Care II-5
• Social Alarms & Integrated Wireless Technology II-5
• Social Alarms Go Mobile II-5
• Technology Advancements: Efforts towards Enhanced User Experience II-5
• Devices with Two or More Technologies II-6
• Combining Wireless Technology and the Web II-6
• PERS Call Centers Upgrade Offerings II-6
• Ergonomics to Shape the Adoption of Social Alarms in Future II-6
• Speech-Triggered Alarms: Simplifying Usage II-6
• Reimbursement Scenario Calls for Attention II-7
• Preventive Care - The Ultimate Objective of Telecare Services II-7
• Challenges Ahead II-7
• Lack of Awareness II-8
• Lack of Infrastructure Facilities II-8
• Lack of Standards and Interoperability II-8

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-9

• Telecare: An Introduction II-9
• Types of Telecare Devices II-9
• First Generation Telecare Devices II-9
• Second Generation Telecare Devices II-9
• Third Generation Telecare Devices II-9
• What are Social Alarms? II-10
• Types of Social Alarm Systems II-10
• Emergency Alarms II-10
• Functions II-11
• Identification II-11
• Problems II-11
• PERS and Other Assistive Technology II-11
• Active and Passive Social Alarms II-11
• Mobile Monitoring Devices II-12
• S-911Locators II-12
• Breadcrumb Devices II-12

3. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-13

• Bosch Telehealth and Bosch Care Solutions Merge with Robert Bosch Healthcare II-13
• CareTech Acquires Svenska Trygghetsjouren II-13
• Legrand Acquires Intervox Systemes II-13
• TKH Group Purchases Mextal II-13
• Medical Alarm Concepts Holding Enters into Partnership with Medical Resources II-13
• Goldshield Bags Contract from Home Group II-14
• Jontek Receives Framework Agreement from Buying Solutions II-14
• Honeywell International Acquires Matrikon II-14
• 3M Takes Over Attenti Holdings II-15
• Tyco International Purchases Brinks Home Security Holdings II-15
• Texecom Merges with Klaxon Signals II-15
• Per Mar Security Services Buys Digital Alarm Systems II-15
• Tynetec Takes Over Aid Calls Healthcare Division II-16
• SecurTek Monitoring Solutions Acquires Maximum Monitoring Services II-16

4. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS II-17

• Chubb Community Care Introduces CareUnity II-17
• Texas Instruments Launches CC1125 Sub-1 GHz RF Transceiver for Wireless Social Alarms II-17
• Cooper Unveils Emergency Assist Alarm Kit II-18
• Semtech Unveils SX1242 and SX1240 ISM-Band RF Transmitters II-18
• Visonic Launches RealAlarm™ Home Security Solution II-18
• Visonic Rolls Out PowerMaster-10® Wireless Alarm System II-19
• Visonic Introduces PowerG® Wireless Technology II-19
• HomeFree Launches Personal Tag and Personal Watcher™ II-19
• Visonic Launches PowerLink2 Internet-Based Solution II-19
• YesDTC Bags Holdings Marketing Rights for MediPendant Medical Alarm Device from Medical Alarm Concepts Holdings II-20
• Visonic Unveils PowerMaxPro System II-20
• Philips Launches Innovative Lifeline with AutoAlert Service II-20
• Measurement Specialties Introduces MS5607 Pressure Sensor II-20

5. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS II-21

• ADT Security Services, Inc. (USA) II-21
• Aerotel Medical Systems (Israel) II-21
• Alert Response, LLC (USA) II-21
• Chubb Community Care (UK) II-22
• Connect America Medical Alarm Company (USA) II-22
• King Pigeon Hi-Tech. Co., Ltd (China) II-22
• Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. (The Netherlands) II-23
• Jontek Ltd. (UK) II-24
• Ningbo Hi-Tech Park Jabo Electronics Co., Ltd. (China) II-24
• Robert Bosch GmbH (Germany) II-24
• Bosch Security Systems (UK) II-24
• Tunstall Healthcare Group (UK) II-25
• Tynetec Ltd. (UK) II-26

6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-27

III. Market

1. THE UNITED STATES

2. CANADA

3. JAPAN

4. EUROPE

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

6. REST OF WORLD

 

IV. Competitive Landscape

Total Companies Profiled: 113 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 127)

• The United States (58)
• Canada (8)
• Europe (33 )
• - France (2)
• - Germany (3)
• - The United Kingdom (20)
• - Rest of Europe (8)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (24)
• Africa (1)
• Middle-East (3)

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