"Our 2008 award winners represent the innovation and ingenuity for which the Bay Area is famous," commented MTC Chair and Napa County Supervisor Bill Dodd. "They have gone the extra mile to make transportation improvements that benefit all of us through increased mobility, alternatives to driving alone, and a healthy Bay Area environment."

The following is a brief summary of the award winners. For a complete description of each winner, visit the MTC Web site at http://www.mtc.ca.gov.

Caltrans gets top honors for quickly repairing and reopening the damaged Interstate 880 and Interstate 580 freeway connectors in the MacArthur Maze, after they were closed due to a tanker truck explosion on April 29, 2007. Caltrans, working closely with contractors and government officials, repaired and reopened the I-880 connector just eight days after the accident. The more extensively damaged I-580 connector was reopened 26 days after the accident. An extensive and successful public outreach campaign kept people and goods moving through the region while repairs were completed. For the "MacArthur Maze Miracle," Caltrans receives the "Grand Award" this year.

Congressman Tom Lantos, who represented the 12th Congressional District from 1981 until his death in February, will posthumously receive MTC's John T. Foran Legislative Award for his tireless advocacy for Bay Area transportation projects. Rep. Lantos was instrumental in securing funding to extend BART to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and also worked for more than 20 years to identify and secure funding for a permanent fix to the storm-damaged Devil's Slide section of State Route 1 in San Mateo County. Because of Rep. Lantos' efforts, the BART to SFO extension opened in 2002, and the Tom Lantos Tunnel -- which will bypass Devil's Slide -- broke ground in 2007. Completion of the tunnel is slated for 2011.

City CarShare and the city of Berkeley's AccessMobile will receive the Doris Kahn Accessible Transportation Award for providing the nation's first wheelchair-accessible car-share van. The AccessMobile, funded by a $25,000 award won by the city of Berkeley and matched by City CarShare, provides a new mobility option for wheelchair-bound residents. The van can transport two individuals using wheelchairs, plus three additional passengers and a driver. The AccessMobile launched in Berkeley on Earth Day, April 22.

AC Transit's Richmond Facility Workers will receive the Miriam Gholikely Public Service Award for their voluntary community service at the Richmond Rescue Mission, which began when AC Transit driver Hector Perdomo overheard a mother on the bus telling her son that she had no money for the only gift he wanted for Christmas, a basketball. Moved by the encounter, Mr. Perdomo contacted the mission and enlisted his co-workers to provide gifts for the residents by picking names from a "giving tree." On Christmas Eve 2007, the AC Transit workers delivered over 100 gifts to the families who reside at the rescue mission. Plans are under way to make the holiday project an annual event.

Jean Hart, who served as Deputy Director of Planning for the Alameda County Congestion Management Agency from 1993 until her retirement in 2007, is being recognized for her leadership in building consensus for projects that involved diverse stakeholders and multiple jurisdictions. Ms. Hart, recipient of the Greta Ericson Distinguished Service Award, was pivotal in building consensus for projects that involved numerous stakeholders, including the planned conversion of high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes along Interstate 680 to high-occupancy/toll (HOT) lanes. She also headed the San Pablo Corridor Study, which resulted in the AC Transit Rapid Bus that now runs from San Pablo to Oakland.

Deanna Vilcheck receives the David Tannehill Special Employee Award for her leadership as the resident, or lead, engineer for Caltrans' $400 million Bay Bridge West Approach Replacement project. For the past five years, Ms. Vilcheck has directed hundreds of workers who are replacing a seismically vulnerable, mile-long section of Interstate 80 through San Francisco's South of Market area -- while keeping the roadway open to 280,000 vehicles per day. The intricate project reached a milestone in April when the new eastbound section of the seismically sound roadway was opened. Completion of the entire project is slated for January 2009.

In addition to the awards named in honor of outstanding individuals in Bay Area transportation, MTC will also present five Awards of Merit.

Fannie Mae Barnes is being honored for becoming the first female "grip" on a San Francisco cable car, opening up for women a previously "male-only" position. Ms. Barnes, who drove the Powell-Mason cable car for almost 10 years until her retirement in July 2007, served as a bus driver and cable-car conductor for 17 years before "taking the grip" in 1998. To prepare to handle the 260-pound device that grips the car to the cable, Ms. Barnes increased her weight training and passed a 25-day driver-training course that has an 80 percent dropout rate.

The seasonal Muir Woods Shuttle, which is operated by Golden Gate Transit in partnership with the National Park Service and Marin County, is being recognized for providing a car-free way to visit Muir Woods National Monument in Marin County during the summer months. Since its inception in 2005, the Muir Woods Shuttle has carried almost 94,000 riders at an affordable $3 per round trip. The shuttle carries passengers between Mill Valley, Muir Woods and the Sausalito ferry terminal, reducing congestion and air pollution in the local area.

As part of its greenhouse gas sustainability initiative, Safeway, Inc. has converted its entire mainland fleet of 1,100 big-rig trucks to run on biodiesel, reducing the public's exposure to greenhouse gases and toxic diesel matter. The Pleasanton-based company has taken a leadership role with its multi-faceted climate protection program and is now the fifth-largest retail user of alternative energy in the U.S.

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) will receive an Award of Merit for the ambitious redesign of its entire bus network, including changes to almost all major routes. The overhaul included the addition of 11 new routes, the elimination of several low-ridership lines, improved service frequencies, and the introduction of a smaller community bus network with lower fares. VTA also launched an extensive outreach program to explain the changes to the public. The results have been impressive, with July 2008 ridership increasing almost 10 percent over the previous year.

Stanford University is being recognized for its innovative Transportation and Parking Program, which was expanded in 2002 and has since contributed -- via strong incentives and targeted marketing -- to a drop in the drive-alone rate among Stanford employees and students to 52 percent from 72 percent. Cash incentives are offered for surrendering a parking permit and switching to alternative transportation. Transit is free on the 13 routes operated by Stanford's Marguerite shuttle, which links the university to bus and rail hubs and the surrounding community. The program also provides free transit for eligible employees on Caltrain, VTA, AC Transit and the Altamont Commuter Express or ACE train. On campus, Stanford provides 12,000 bike-rack spaces with amenities to make biking a viable alternative to driving.

MTC is the regional transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.

SOURCE Metropolitan Transportation Commission

http://www.mtc.ca.gov

Congressman Tom Lantos

Rep. Lantos, who represented the 12th Congressional District for 28 years until his death in February, was a tireless advocate for Bay Area transportation. When State Route 1 at Devil's Slide on the San Mateo County coast was repeatedly closed in the early 1980s due to damage caused by winter rains, Rep. Lantos secured $58 million in funding to repair it. While years passed as debate ensued on how to permanently fix the slide-prone area, Rep. Lantos worked steadily to earmark additional funds for the project. Finally, in April 2007, ground was broken for the new Tom Lantos Tunnel, which will be completed in 2011, providing a secure and safe roadway for residents, businesses and visitors who traverse the area.

Another long-term vision that Rep. Lantos helped to make a reality is the BART extension to San Francisco International Airport that opened in 2002. He fought persistently to ensure that the federal government honored its pledge of $750 million for the extension, half of the project's total cost. For his long-standing commitment to improving mobility in the Bay Area, MTC is honored to posthumously award Rep. Lantos the John F. Foran Legislative Award.

Santa Clara VTA's Bus Route Redesign

In January 2008, after more than two years of research, evaluation and public outreach, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority launched an ambitious overhaul of its entire bus system. Affecting over 100,000 weekday bus riders and almost all VTA bus lines, the new system included major route changes and improved service frequency. Bus lines with low ridership were eliminated and new lines were added, including 11 routes with smaller community buses that feature lower fares. Service frequencies on core routes were increased to 15-minute intervals and two new express bus routes were added. An extensive multilingual public outreach campaign accompanied the changes. VTA staff also served as "ambassadors" at 25 transit hubs to engage riders about the new bus services. The coordinated efforts have paid off, with VTA's July bus and light-rail ridership almost 10 percent higher than it had been a year earlier. For reallocating services and resources to create a more robust transit network, the VTA will receive an "Award of Merit."

Stanford University's Transportation and Parking Program

Stanford University embarked on a multi-faceted expansion of its transportation demand management (TDM) program in 2002, resulting in a drop in the drive-alone rate among employees and students to 52 percent from 72 percent five years earlier. The program, immensely popular to the 7,000 employee and student "Commute Club" members, includes cash incentives for turning in a parking permit and switching to commute alternatives; free travel on Stanford's Marguerite shuttle; free rides for eligible employees on Caltrain, VTA, AC Transit and the Altamont Commuter Express train; an emergency ride home program; and facilities to make biking easier. To discourage drive-alone commuting, Stanford has doubled its parking permit fee over the past six years. As Brodie Hamilton, Stanford's director of Parking & Transportation Services, commented, "We have significantly reduced single-occupancy vehicle driving on our campus, cut air pollution and congestion, and made Stanford's one of the most comprehensive university programs in the country." For its extensive transportation alternatives program, Stanford University will receive an Award of Merit.

MTC is the regional transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. For a listing of all the Excellence in Motion winners, visit http://www.mtc.ca.gov.

SOURCE Metropolitan Transportation Commission

http://www.mtc.ca.gov

http://www.reportlinker.com/p092445/World-Global-Positioning-Systems-Market.html

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Global Positioning Systems in Millions of US$. The major end-use applications analyzed are Land-Based Applications (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer Applications, Survey/Mapping Applications, & Tracking/Machine Control Applications), OEM Applications, Aviation Applications, Marine Applications, Military Applications, and Timing Applications. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 137 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Fei-Zyfer, Inc., Furuno USA Inc., Garmin International, Inc., Hemisphere GPS, ITT Corp Space Systems Division, KVH Industries, Inc., Lowrance Electronics, Inc., Magellan Navigation, Inc., Mio Technology, NavCom Technology, Inc., Navman NZ Ltd., NovAtel, Inc., Orolia, Raytheon Systems Co., Rockwell Collins, Inc., SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc., Sokkia Co. Ltd., Symmetricom, Inc., TomTom International BV, Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc., and Trimble Navigation Limited. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM MCP-1216

A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT

CONTENTS
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
Land-Based Applications I-3
OEM Applications I-4
Aviation Applications I-4
Marine Applications I-4
Military Applications I-4
Timing Applications I-4
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. Global Market Overview II-1
Introduction II-1
Volume Analysis by Select End-Use Applications II-2
Table 1: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Global Positioning System - Select End Use Applications
(In-Vehicle Navigation, Tracking / Machine Control, Marine,
and Aviation) Independently Analyzed by Unit Shipments for
the Years 2003 through 2010 in '000 Units (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-2
Growing Availability and Declining Prices Provide Impetus to
the Market II-2
Wireless Connectivity to Drive GPS Market II-2
GPS: The Technology Factors II-3
GPS's Journey Towards Mainstream II-3
International Space Programs Aiming Towards Stronger GPS World II-3
High-Precision GNSS - An Insight II-4
GPS-based Handsets Market to Grow Rapidly II-4
2. Market Trends II-5
Consolidation Activity Gaining Momentum II-5
GPS Markets on the Rise II-5
GPS: New Uses, New Markets II-5
End of Selective Availability Aids Market Growth II-5
GPS Receivers - A Disaster-Prediction Tool II-6
Availability of Economical GPS Chips Boost GPS Commercial
Application II-6
Automobile Navigation Systems Gain Popularity II-6
GPS Car Security Systems: Getting Smaller and Simpler II-7
Telematics Finds Increasing Takers II-7
GPS based Emergency Response Systems Enable Effective People
Tracking II-7
GPS Technology Commands Increasing Usage in Fleet Management II-8
Location-Based Services Gaining Traction II-8
Dedicated PNDs - The In Thing II-8
GPS Technology in Cellular Phones: New Frontiers II-9
Smartphone Mobile Navigation Increases II-9
GPS Chipsets to Form Integral Components of Cellular Phones II-9
Hardware Implementations to Form Pick of GPS Growth in the
Cellular Phone Market II-9
GPS Enabled Mobile GIS Services Gaining Ground II-10
Handheld GPS Devices - A Multifaceted Navigation Gizmo II-10
Global Demand for PNDs Increases II-10
Latest Mobile Mapping/Surveying Technologies Create New Market
Opportunities II-11
GPS and HazMat Tracking - A Case in Point II-11
GPS Technology in Wrist Watches II-11
3. Product/Services Information II-12
Introduction II-12
US Government and the GPS II-12
Evolution of GPS II-12
GPS Development Over the Years II-13
Working of GPS II-14
Signals II-14
Errors in GPS II-14
Ionosphere and Troposphere Delays II-14
Signal Multipath II-14
Receiver Clock Errors II-15
Ephemeris (Orbital) Errors II-15
Satellite Visibility II-15
Satellite Geometry/Shading II-15
Degraded Signal II-15
Classes of GPS II-15
Survey-Grade GPS Receivers II-15
Single-Phase Centimeter-Level GPS Receivers II-15
Sub-Meter GPS Receivers II-15
Handheld GPS Receiver II-15
Components of GPS II-16
Ground Segment/Ground Stations II-16
Space Segment II-16
Block I Satellites II-16
Block II Satellites II-16
Block IIA Satellites II-16
Block IIR Satellites II-17
Block IIF Satellites II-17
User Segment II-17
Sequential Receivers II-17
Continuous Receivers II-17
Multiplex Receivers II-18
Accuracy of GPS II-18
Augmentations and Upgrades to GPS II-18
Wide Area Augmentation System II-18
Benefits/Advantages II-19
LAAS II-19
Differential GPS II-20
Types of DGPS II-20
Beacon DGPS II-20
L-band DGPS II-20
Space Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) DGPS II-20
GPS III: The Latest Upgrade II-20
Selecting the Right GPS Device - What to Watch for II-21
4. End-Use Applications II-22
Major Applications II-22
Land-Based Applications II-22
Ground Navigation II-22
In-Car Computing Systems II-22
In-Car Computing Systems in Major Regions II-22
Car Navigation Systems II-22
Telematics II-23
Digital Radios II-23
Car PCs II-23
Handset-Based Technologies II-23
GPS-Enabled Surveying II-23
Integration of GPS Improves Architectural Survey Process II-24
GPS Car Protection/Security System II-24
Aviation II-24
Major Aviation Applications II-25
Maritime II-25
Major Maritime Applications II-25
Military II-26
Timing II-26
Geographic Information System II-27
GPS for Georeferencing II-27
Ecology II-27
Mining and Construction II-28
A Brief Overview of Select Applications of GPS II-28
Communications II-28
Environmental Protection II-28
Forestry and Agriculture II-29
Ground Transportation II-29
Health Care II-29
Law Enforcement and Safety II-30
Maritime and Waterways II-30
Recreation/Entertainment II-30
Infrastructure Development/Management II-31
Weather Forecasting II-31
Public Safety II-31
5. GPS Alternatives II-32
Galileo (European Union) II-32
An Introduction II-32
Purpose and Advantages of Galileo II-32
Features II-32
Guaranteed Service II-32
Global Integrity II-33
Enhanced Signal Performance II-33
Search and Rescue Services II-33
GLONASS (Russia) II-33
Overview II-33
6. Regulatory Environment II-35
GPS and Galileo: Withering Differences between the US and EU II-35
7. Research and Technological Developments II-36
GPS/IMU Navigation System - In the Wings II-36
IBM Corporation and CERT Develop Falcon GPS-based Car
Navigation System II-36
US Scientists Develop Wearable Audio Navigation System II-36
Shenzhen Maxwell & Planet Map to Develop Electronic GPS Maps
Network II-36
GPS and Maritime Measurement II-37
Mobintelecom and Fastrax Launch TRAXER Personal Security Tracker II-37
Direct-Track Offers Internet Vehicle Tracking System II-37
Mirenco Develops Technology to Control Vehicle Emissions II-37
Compact Flash GPS Modules II-38
TrueTime Enhances Network Timing Accuracy II-38
Sippican Incorporates Andrew's Micro Pulse(TM) Antennas in GPS
Mark II II-38
High-Precision Crane Guidance by GPS II-38
UPS Aviation Develops the ADS-B System II-39
Development of Low Cost GPS Receiver for Space applications II-39
8. Product Innovations/Introductions II-40
KVH Industries Launches CNS-5000, a Self-reliant Navigation
System II-40
Hemisphere GPS Launches Outback S3(TM) II-40
Magellan Launches RoadMate 1400 Series II-40
Magellan Launches Maestro(TM) Elite 5340 Connected Navigation Device II-40
SiRF Technology Holdings Launches SiRFprima(TM) Multifunction
Platform II-41
SiRF Technology Holdings Launches SiRFInstantFixII Technology II-41
Trimble Launches AgGPS(R) EZ-Guide(R) 250 Lightbar Guidance System II-41
Lowrance Launches XOG(TM) Cross-Navigation GPS II-41
Lowrance Launches GlobalMap(R) Baja 840C GPS II-41
Mio Technology Launches C620 and C620t, Premium 3D mapping
devices II-42
Mio Technology Launches C230 II-42
NavCom Technology Launches LAND-PAK All-in-One RTK Land Survey
Solution II-42
NavCom Technology Introduces SF-2110R and SF-2110M StarFire
GPS Receivers II-42
Symmetricom Introduces SyncServer(R) S300/S350 II-42
Trimble Introduces Trimble(R) VRS Now(TM) Service in Ireland II-43
Trimble Introduces the First GPS Multimedia Layer for Google
Earth Users II-43
Accord Software Introduces NextNav II-43
Jackson Labs Launches Fury, a GPS Disciplined Oscillator II-43
Symmetricom Launches IEEE 1588 Grandmaster Clock II-43
FALCOM Launches New GPS Module II-43
Magellan Launches CrossoverGPS(TM) Navigation Device II-44
Magellan Launches New Car Navigation Device II-44
mobiles2go Launches i-Kids GPS Child Safety System II-44
SiRF Offers GPS Receivers for Mio's Latest Personal Navigation
Products II-44
Delphi Announces Launch of NAV200 Portable Navigation System II-44
u-Nav Microelectronics Offers GPS Technology for Casio'
Wristwatch II-45
Taiwan Secom Launches GPS-enabled Transport Monitoring System II-45
MicroTRAKGPS Introduces Locate 1 Personal Tracking System II-45
TeleNav Launches TeleNavTrack(TM) for Mobile Tracking of Resources II-45
TCS Unveils 20/20 Home Health Delivery(TM) II-45
NovAtel Announces Compatibility of New OEMV GPS Systems withGLONASS Satellites II-45
Navman Launches 'Jupiter 32' GPS Receiver II-46
Navman Unveils Jupiter 30 II-46
NavSync Introduces GPS Receivers for Weak Signal Networks II-46
Chipidea Launches CMOS RF Platforms II-46
Magellan Launches RoadMate(TM) 2200T Range in Europe II-46
ProLink Launches ProStar and GameStar GPS Systems II-47
Pharos and Microsoft Launch GPS Locator II-47
Trimble Unveils Two GPS Site Survey Model II-47
Nokia Provides GPS Navigation System in N95 Model II-47
Sony Launches Single-Chip GPS CMOS IC II-47
Nordnav Unveils Ultra Sensitive GPS Receiver II-47
Topcon Launches GR-3 GPS Receiver for All Satellite
Constellations II-48
Garmin International Launches GPS Navigation System II-48
Lowrance Designs GlobalMap Baja(R) 540c GPS II-48
Lowrance Unveils LMS-334C iGPS IceMachine(TM) II-48
Lowrance Integrates GPS Antennas in LMS-Series Sonar/
Chartplotter Models II-48
Lowrance Upgrades iFINDER(R) Mapping Product Line II-49
Trimble Launches AgGPS(R) Implement Steering System II-49
Trimble Targets Personal Fitness Management with Trimble
Outdoors(TM) II-49
Xi'an Develops China's Foremost GPS Chipset II-49
Telmex Introduces GPS Navigation Service II-49
Magellan Offers eXplorist(TM) 210 Outdoor Bundle II-49
Remote Dynamics Unveils REDItote(TM) II-50
Symmetricom Unveils Time Server for Avaya Networks II-50
HTC Signs Agreement with TomTom II-50
Leica Geosystems Unveils GPS900 GPS System II-50
Raven Introduces New GPS Receiver II-50
Raven Launches New Range of DGPS Receivers II-50
Raymarine Launches New SmartPilot II-51
Magellan Introduces eXplorist(TM) 500 LE Handheld GPS II-51
Thales Offers RoadMate(TM) 860T Vehicle Navigator II-51
The Sharper Image Introduces Portable Tracking Device II-51
Magellan Unveils New Magellan Professional Line of Survey &
GIS Solutions II-51
Navman Introduces New GPS Navigation System II-51
Pharos Unveils New Pocket GPS II-52
Cingular Launches PDA-Based GPS Navigation System II-52
TeleNav Introduces GPS Navigation for Mobile Phones II-52
Cingular Introduces Location-Based Service II-52
Palm Unveils New GPS Navigator Smartphone II-52
Navicore Launches Personal GPS Navigation Software II-52
ARGO Introduces New GPS-based Tracking Solution II-53
Fastrax Introduces New OEM GPS Receiver II-53
Cambridge Positioning Systems Launches GPS Mobile Navigation
Technology II-53
Atmel and Magellan Launch New GPS Chipset II-53
MicroTRAK Launches AutoTRAK II-54
Alltel Wireless Offers TeleNav Services II-54
Magellan Extends RoadMate Product Line II-54
ViaMichelin Introduces Portable GPS Navigation X-930 II-54
CSI Wireless Rolls Out New SBX-4 DGPS Beacon Module II-55
NavCom Introduces Improved Aerial Survey Solution II-55
CSI Wireless Rolls Out Crescent Series DGPS Receivers II-55
SiRF Unveils Thin GPS Chip, GSCi-5000 II-55
Trimble Extends Trimble Outdoors(TM) with Geocaching Application II-55
Trimble Unveils Latest Version of TrimTrac Locator II-56
Averatec Releases Voya 320 Latest GPS Navigation System II-56
RF Micro Devices Rolls Out Host-Based GPS Solution II-56
u-blox Introduces Dead Reckoning GPS Module II-56
Navman Releases Next Gen In-Vehicle Navigation Devices II-56
u-blox Introduces Low-Cost GPS Module II-56
u-blox Releases New GPS Chips II-57
u-blox Rolls Out Compact GPS Module II-57
Antenova Introduces GPS RADIONOVA(R) Antenna II-57
Nokia Launches First GPS Device II-57
Dopod International Introduces GPS-Based PDA II-57
Asustek Releases GPS-Based PDA II-58
Satguard Asia Rolls Out GPS-Based Vehicle Tracking and
Security Device II-58
TomTom Introduces Novel GPS Service II-58
ALK Technologies Releases Cost-Effective Fleet Management
Solution II-58
Vettro Enhances GPS Capabilities in Vettro 360 Product Service II-58
TomTom Introduces Trendy GPS-Enabled Mobile Handset II-58
Garmin International Launches Garmin Mobile 10 II-59
Garmin International Releases New Automotive Navigation System II-59
Garmin Launches Portable GPS Navigators with Sea and Land
Cartography II-59
Garmin International Introduces Enhanced GPS Portable Aviation
Device II-60
Wherify Wireless and Entel PCS Together Releases Ubicom II-60
Athena Technologies Launches Two New Micro Guidance Systems II-60
IEE Introduces Military Qualified Hand Held Control Display Unit II-60
Cobra Electronics Rolls Out New Color GPS Navigator II-60
MicroTRAKGPS Launches JaguarWatch II-61
Rockwell Collins Releases WAAS-Enabled GPS-4000S II-61
NemeriX Rolls Out GPS Integrated Circuit II-61
Uniden Forays into Portable GPS Market II-61
Sony Electronics Introduces Novel GPS-enabled Device II-61
Sony Extends Product Line of Sat Nav II-62
Garmin Introduces Entry Level GPS-enabled PDA II-62
Garmin Introduces Premium GPS Package II-62
GlobalPositioningSystems Releases GPS Software for Blackberry
Devices II-62
Telogis Introduces Advanced Version of Fleet Tracking and
Management System II-62
Siemens Communications to Introduce New Modules II-63
Homeland Security Introduces Child Tracking Device II-63
Sanyo Releases Portable Navigation Device II-63
Harman Kardon Launches First Portable GPS Device II-63
MicroTRAKGPS Introduces Novel GPS Portable Product Line II-63
Central Pacific Launches GP-10 GPS Receiver II-63
Garmin Introduces Trail Guide(R) GPS Navigation System for Jeep
Wrangler II-63
SiRF Launches GPS SiRFstarIIx Chipsets II-64
AutoFarm Launches Cultiva OnTrac Steering Systems II-64
Garmin Launches GPS-Based Garmin Mobile Applications for Mobiles II-64
Symmetricom Launches New Network Time Servers II-64
Symmetricom Introduces GPS Time/Frequency Receiver II-64
Symmetricom Introduces Time/Frequency Receiver for GPS of
Defense Department II-65
Symmetricom Launches GPS Timing Instrument II-65
FALCOM Unveils GPS enabled JP14 module II-65
Leica Geosystems Launches New Dual Frequency GPS Receiver II-65
Leica Geosystems Unveils Cable Free RTK GPS II-65
Leica Introduces GPS-enabled Machine Navigation II-65
Leica Introduces SmartStation Surveying System II-65
Thales Launches Range of Handheld Navigation Solutions II-65
Thales Introduces New eXPlorist XL II-66
Thales Navigation Launches New GPS Handheld II-66
Thales Navigation Introduces RoadMate 360 Vehicle Navigation
System II-66
Fastrax Launches OEM GPS Receiver II-66
RFDomus Introduces RFD1400 II-66
NovAtel Unveils Series of GPS Receivers II-67
SiRF Introduces GPS Chip Set for Car Navigation System II-67
Garmin Introduces GPS Navigation in India II-67
VECTRONIC Unveils Range of GPS PRO Pet Trackers II-67
GPS Tracks Launches GlobalPetFinder Tracker II-67
Navman Introduces Sport.Tool Personal GPS Trainer II-67
Topcon Offers New 3Di-GPS Features II-68
Symmetricom Introduces Time/Frequency Receiver II-68
Garmin Launches Two-Way Radio/GPS Unit II-68
Lowrance Introduces Cordless iWAY(TM) 350C II-69
NavCom Introduces NCT-2100D GPS engine II-69
Navman Introduces Jupiter 110 GPS Receiver II-69
Trimble Unveils AgGPS 332 Receiver II-69
Navman Launches Jupiter 21 Receiver II-69
Trimble Unveils New GPS Handheld II-70
Trimble Launches DSM(TM) 232 Receiver II-70
Nokia Unveils Wireless GPS Module II-70
RFDomus Released RFD1400 GPS Receiver II-70
Wherify Introduces Wrist Watches with GPS II-70
Navman Launches Bluetooth(TM) GPS Solution II-71
Sony Develops GPS Chip II-71
Trimble Launches TrimTrac II-71
NemeriX Develops Low-Power AGPS Chipset II-71
Nextel Offers TeleNav Services II-71
RF Micro Launches New GPS Receiver II-72
Televigation Introduces New Service II-72
Centrality Announces Availability of New GPS-Enabled Solutions II-72
Wherify Launches GPS Locator Phone II-72
uLocate Introduces Internet-based Tracking Services II-72
Surrey Technology Develops Satellite Constellation II-73
Garmin Extends Rino Product Line II-73
NovAtel Launches New Product Range II-73
Motorola Launches AGPS Module II-73
Mercedes-Benz Unveils Murshid In-Car Navigation System II-74
Magellan Introduces New GPS Navigation System II-74
Garmin Launches the iQue GPS PDA II-74
Navman Launches GPS Navigation Solution II-74
NEC Launches New Chipsets for GPS Applications II-75
Motorola Launches New Timing Module II-75
Trimble Launches SiteVision 5.0 II-75
ProClip Introduces GPS Navigation Systems II-75
eRide Develops New GPS Chip Architecture II-76
CSI Introduces Solar Powered Tracking Device II-76
GeoSentry Launches New Tracking Device II-76
TomTom Launches Personal Navigation System II-76
New GPS Marine Information Device II-76
'I Go Go' launched in China II-77
Spirent Communications Launches New GPS Simulators II-77
GPS Navigator from Pharos II-77
Javad Launches New Products II-77
Navcom Launches New Receiver II-78
Positioning Solutions Increases Product Range II-78
Telus Adds GPS to Wireless Network II-78
Xybernaut and TeleType Introduce Wearable Computers with GPS II-78
Telus Launches GPS Enabled Handsets II-79
Sierra Wireless Launches Wireless GPS Modem II-79
VascoTrack Launches the V502 GPRS/GPS Tracking Device II-79
u-blox Launches New Receiver Board II-79
Guardian Mobility Launches Asset Tracking Devices II-79
9. Recent Industry Activity II-80
Garmin International and MapQuest Forge Partnership II-80
Magellan Partners with Primordial II-80
MiTAC International's Mio Technology and Navman Merge with
Each Other II-80
Hexagon Acquires NovAtel II-80
Orolia and Rapco Electronics Strike Partnership II-81
Orolia Acquires Pendulum Instruments II-81
Trimble Acquires Crain Enterprises II-81
Current Technology Acquires 51% Stake in Celevoke II-81
GPS Industries Takes Over Assets and Operations of UpLink II-81
Garmin International and Garmin Corporation Extend Agreement
with NAVTEQ II-82
Garmin Acquires GPS Gesellschaft II-82
Hemisphere GPS Acquires BEELINE Technologies II-82
Magellan Partners with Zenitron II-82
Raytheon Acquires M-code GPS Receivers Development Contract II-82
Raytheon Acquires System Design Development Contract II-83SiRF Technology Holdings Acquires Centrality Communications II-83
Effective Control Trucking Acquires Argo Navigation II-83
Vericom Technologies Takes Over Portable Internet II-83
Springbank Resources Consents to Acquire PocketFinder II-83
Broadcom Takes Over Global Locate II-83
Sentex Sensing Technology To Take Over ICOM Holdings II-84
North Star Diamonds Acquires Chanaral Resources II-84
CalAmp Takes Over Aircept.com II-84
Esterline Technologies Acquires CMC Electronics II-84
ProLink Solutions Acquires Assets and Business of ScoreCast II-84
SK Telecom Acquires 65% Stake in Shenzhen E-eye II-84
Atheros Communications to Purchase u-Nav's Assets and Some
Liabilities II-85
Northrop Grumman Wins U.S. Air Force Contract II-85
SatNav Technologies Introduces GPS Related Software II-85
Nokia Consents to Acquire Navteq II-85
Broadcom Acquires Global Locate II-85
Lowrance Electronics Merges with Navico II-86
MicroTRAK Acquires Fibergrations II-86
Shah Capital Acquires Thales Navigation II-86
Trimble Acquires Intellectual Property of The XYZs of GPS II-86
Ultradata Acquires Stake in Talon II-86
Dmatek Takes Over Operations of ProTech Monitoring II-87
Topcon Acquires KEE Technologies II-87
Nokia Acquires gate5 II-87
GHL Technologies Acquires EVI II-87
CSI Takes Over DEL NORTE II-87
Alanco Acquires StarTrak II-87
Istithmar Acquires Stake in GPS Industries II-88
SiRF Acquires TrueSpan to Strengthen GPS Platform II-88
Glonav Acquires GPS Technology Assets from Ceva II-88
ProLink Solutions to Acquire Parview II-88
Garmin and GPS-Buddy in Alliance to Provide Real-Time
Navigation Facilities II-88
Lockheed Martin and ITT Ally to Compete for GPS Block 3 Contract II-89
Archetype Forms Strategic Alliance with Quake Global II-89
Mobile Crossing and Pocket Real Estate Collaborate for Real
Estate GPS Navigation System II-89
SiGe and Nordnav Offer Advanced GPS Receiver II-89
Magellan Partners with AAA Clubs II-89
Maryland Transit Administration Inks Pact with Orbital Science II-90
Nokia Inks Pact with Navicore to Offer First Arabic GPS System
for Mobile Devices II-90
Remote Dynamics Inks Agreement with Savoya II-90
Magellan and AAA Ink Pact to Make Modified Version of RoadMate
Auto Navigator II-90
SiRF Technology Inks Agreement with Tyco Electronics II-91
Trimble and Nokia Ink Cooperative Licensing Agreement for GPS
Technology II-91
Garmin in Agreement to Provide GPS Systems to BMW Dealerships
in UK II-91
Emergency Vehicle Installation Inks Agreement to Install GPS
Systems for CEMEX USA II-91
TomTom Inks Distribution Agreement with RadioShack II-91
TomTom and Vodafone to Provide GPS-Based Real-Time Traffic
Information II-92
The Tracking Corporation Signs Agreement with Platinum Wireless II-92
iSECUREtrac Inks Contract with Mammoth CommunicationsII-92
Leica Geosystems Receives Supply Order from Mexican Government II-92
Raytheon Bags US Air Force Contract to Develop GPS Receivers II-92
Spirent Bags Contract from the US Navy II-93
Telvent Signs Contract to Provide GPS-Based Traffic Control
System for Jincheng City II-93
Rockwell Bags Contract for Developing Advanced GPS Technology
from US Air Force II-93
NextBus Bags Contract from AC Transit II-93
iSECUREtrac Wins Contract for Providing Electronic Monitoring
Services II-93
Quanta Bags Contract for Manufacturing TomTom's Vehicle GPS
Systems II-94
Globecomm and EMS SATCOM Bag Force Tracking System Contract
from NATO II-94
iSECUREtrac Bags GPS Tracking Services Contract in South Carolina II-94
Trimble Offers VRS Technology for Serbia's GPS Infrastructure
Network II-94
SiRF Technology Offers SiRFstarIII(TM) Architecture to Pioneer II-94
SiRF Technology Offers SiRFstarIII GPS Receiver for Fujitsu
Siemens' Smartphones II-95
SiRF Provides GPS Technology to Bushnell II-95
TeleNav Incorporates GPS Navigation Function into Smartphones II-95
Garmin Delivers StreetPilot(R) Automotive Navigator to
Enterprise Rent-A-Car II-95
Garmin Provides Portable Navigator for Daimler Chrysler
Automotive Brand II-95
Spirent Provides GPS Simulation System to US Navy II-95
NovAtel Offers GPS Receivers in Testing GPS Block IIF Signals II-96
Trimble Provides GPS and VRS Solutions for SiReNT in Singapore II-96
Trimble Provides GPS Technology for GNSS Infrastructure
Network in Perth II-96
Topcon Authorizes Mehra Eyetech to Market GPS Products in
Indian States II-96
MicroTRAK Changes Name to The Tracking Corporation II-96
Fibergrations Changes Name to TRACKINGrfid II-97
GloNav Establishes as Spin Out from Ceva II-97
Topcon Restructures Positioning System Operations in Australia
and New Zealand II-97
NemeriX Sets Up North American Center to Benefit from Growing
GPS Market II-97
Garmin's New Facility in UK to Operate as European Headquarters II-97
Lockheed Martin Built GPS IIR-M Satellite System Becomes
Completely Operational II-98
Boeing Concludes GPS Software Testing II-98
Raytheon Concludes Preliminary Test for GAGAN-TDS II-98
Lockheed Successfully Concludes System Requirements Review of
GPS III II-98
NovAtel Acquires Waypoint Consulting II-98
Homeland Integrated Security Systems to Acquire ActSoft II-99
SiRf Technology Takes Over Motorola's GPS Chip Business II-99
Garmin Acquires Business Operations of MotionBased Technologies II-99
Amalgamated Technologies Acquires Prolink in Reverse Takeover
Transaction II-99
DataLogic Acquires CBSiHoldings' Assets to Expand Business
Operations II-99
CBSi Holdings Inc Acquires Panther Trak(TM) from DataLogic
International II-100
Rockwell and Honeywell Form 50:50 Joint Venture II-100
LogiaCMG and CPS in Partnership for European AGILE Project II-100
Hertz and Thales' Navigation Offer NeverLost Car Navigation
System in European Market II-100
Pharos Renews GPS Receiver Supply Agreement with Microsoft
Streets & Trips II-101
Savoya Inks Agreement with Remote Dynamics for REDIview Fleet
Solution II-101
iSECUREtrac Bags GPS Program Contract from BOPP II-101
Comtech Bags Order for Delivery of GPS and RFID-Based
Transceivers II-102
Leica Receivers Supply Order from the New York Department of
Transportation II-102
Garmin Provides GPS Navigation System for Honda Gold Wing
Motorcycles II-102
SiRF Technology Incorporates SiRFstarIII Technology on TomTom
RIDER II-102
Leica to Establish GPS Network in China II-102
ITT Acquires Allen Osborne to Extend GPS Capabilities II-102
PCS Industries Takes Over Infodesk II-103
Trimble Awarded Contracts by US Air Force II-103
BrailleNote GPS Wins Awards II-103
NovAtel Acquires CMC Electronics' Non-Aviation GPS OEM Product
Line II-103
Trimble Acquires MENSI II-104
Trimble Acquires Applanix II-104
Garmin Purchases UPS Aviation II-104
Brunswick Acquires Share in Navman II-104
Fugro Acquires Thales GeoSolutions II-104
Raytheon Receives Anti-Jam Contract II-105
ERI in Contract with US Army II-105
Raytheon in Contract with RAF II-105
Oskando and Fastrax in Alliance II-105
SiRF Inks Partnership Agreement with Cambridge Positioning II-105
Trimble Wins Deutsche Telekom Contract II-106
Sprint in Agreement with Coleman for Providing GPS Enabled
Services II-106
CSI Receives Patent II-106
USAF Launches GPS IIR Satellite II-106
KDDI Bags GPS Contract II-106
10. Focus on Select Global Players II-108
Fei-Zyfer, Inc. (USA) II-108
Furuno USA, Inc. (USA) II-108
Garmin International, Inc. (USA) II-108
Hemisphere GPS (Canada) II-109
ITT Corp Space Systems Division (USA) II-109
KVH Industries, Inc. (USA) II-110
Lowrance Electronics, Inc. (USA) II-110
Magellan Navigation, Inc. (USA) II-110
Mio Technology (Belgium) II-111
NavCom Technology, Inc. (USA) II-111
Navman NZ Ltd. (New Zealand) II-111
NovAtel, Inc. (Canada) II-112
Orolia (France) II-112
Raytheon Systems Co. (USA) II-112
Rockwell Collins, Inc (USA) II-112
SiRF Technology Holdings, Inc. (USA) II-113
Sokkia Co., Ltd. (Japan) II-113
Symmetricom, Inc. (USA) II-113
TomTom International B.V. (The Netherlands) II-114
Topcon Positioning Systems, Inc. (USA) II-114
Trimble Navigation Limited (USA) II-114
11. Global Market Perspective II-116
Table 2: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Global Positioning System by Geographic Region - US, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in
US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-116
Table 3: World Long-Term Projections for Global Positioning
System by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual
Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Million
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-117
Table 4: World 10-Year Perspective for Global Positioning
System by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar
Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World
Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-118
Table 5: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Land Based GPS Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in
US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-119
Table 6: World Long-Term Projections for Land Based GPS
Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$
Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-120
Table 7: World 10-Year Perspective for Land Based GPS
Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of
World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-121
Table 8: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
GPS Based In-Vehicle Navigation Applications by GeographicRegion - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the
Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-122
Table 9: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based In-Vehicle
Navigation Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in
US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-123
Table 10: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based In-Vehicle
Navigation Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-124
Table 11: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
GPS Based Consumer Applications by Geographic Region - US,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000
through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-125
Table 12: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based Consumer
Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$
Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-126
Table 13: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based Consumer
Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of
World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-127
Table 14: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
GPS Based Survey/Mapping Applications by Geographic Region -
US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000
through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-128
Table 15: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based Survey/
Mapping Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$
Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-129
Table 16: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based
Survey/Mapping Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage
Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-130
Table 17: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
GPS Based Tracking/Machine Control Applications by Geographic
Region - US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the
Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-131
Table 18: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based Tracking/
Machine Control Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in
US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-132
Table 19: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based
Tracking/Machine Control Applications by Geographic Region -
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for the Years 2003,
2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-133
Table 20: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
GPS Based OEM Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently
Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000 through 2010 in
US$ Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-134
Table 21: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based OEM
Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$
Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-135
Table 22: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based OEM
Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of
World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-136
Table 23: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
GPS Based Aviation Applications by Geographic Region - US,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000
through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-137
Table 24: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based Aviation
Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$
Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-138
Table 25: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based Aviation
Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of
World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-139
Table 26: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
GPS Based Marine Applications by Geographic Region - US,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000
through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-140
Table 27: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based Marine
Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$
Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-141
Table 28: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based Marine
Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of
World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-142
Table 29: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
GPS Based Military Applications by Geographic Region - US,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000
through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-143
Table 30: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based Military
Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$
Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-144
Table 31: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based Military
Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of
World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-145
Table 32: World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
GPS Based Timing Applications by Geographic Region - US,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2000
through 2010 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-146
Table 33: World Long-Term Projections for GPS Based Timing
Applications by Geographic Region - US, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$
Million (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-147
Table 34: World 10-Year Perspective for GPS Based Timing
Applications by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for US, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of
World Markets for the Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-148
III. MARKET
1. The United States III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Outlook III-1
Trends and Issues III-1
North American GPS Market for Public/Military Utility III-1
Table 35: US Non-Cellular GPS Chip Market (2005):
Percentage Breakdown of Volume Shipments by Application
Type - Vehicle Tracking, Vehicle Navigation, Recreation,
Maritime, Military/other, Timing, Surveying, and Aviation
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-1
GPS: Part of Economic Infrastructure and National Security III-1
GPS Technology - An Antidote to Growing Needs of US
Transportation Industry III-2
AVL Market - A Prime Consumer of GPS/Wireless Devices III-2
GPS and the Trucking Business III-3
Market Trends III-3
Consumer Products Propel New Market Growth III-3
Measures Initiated to Upgrade GPS Capabilities III-3
Price Declines to Spur GPS-based Navigation System Sales III-4
Manufacturers Focus on Improving Performance / Price Ratio
to Spur GPS Navigation System Uptake III-4
In-Vehicle Navigation Systems Sales On Rise III-4
Table 36: US Automotive GPS Market (2003-2007):
Penetration Rates (in Cars) of Different GPS Products -
Dealer/Factory Navigation Systems, GPS-Enabled PDAs,
GPS-Enabled Integrated Devices, and GPS-Enabled Mobiles
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5
Portable GPS Devices Command Rapid Uptake III-5
Technology Advancements Create New Avenues for GPS
Application in GSM Mobile Phones III-5
Consumers Show High Interest in Location-based Services III-5
GPS-Based Mobile Gaming - Fantasy to Reality III-6
Companies Eye GPS as a Potential Marketing Tool III-6
Latest GPS Units Come Loaded with Live Traffic Information III-6
Competitive Framework III-6
Regulatory Environment III-7
Enhanced GPS Gets FAA Approval III-7
FCC Mandates for Carriers III-7
Selective Availability: A Brief Review III-7
Cessation of Selective Availability Enhances Effectiveness
of Existing Products III-8
New GPS Policy - Goals and Objectives III-8
Product Launches/Developments III-8
Strategic Corporate Developments III-37
Key Players III-54B.Market Analytics III-60
Table 37: US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for
Global Positioning System by End Use Application - Land
Based (In-Vehicle Navigation, Consumer, Survey/Mapping and
Tracking/Machine Control), OEM, Aviation, Marine, Military
and Timing Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the
Years 2000 through 2010 in US$ Million (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-60
Table 38: US Long-Term Projections for Global Positioning
System by End Use Application - Land Based (In-Vehicle
Navigation, Consumer, Survey / Mapping and Tracking/Machine
Control), OEM, Aviation, Marine, Military and Timing
Independently Analyzed by Annual Revenues for the Years 2011
through 2015 in US$ Million (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-61
Table 39: US 10-Year Perspective for Global Positioning
System by End Use Application - Percentage Breakdown of
Dollar Sales for Land Based (In-Vehicle Navigation,
Consumer, Survey/Mapping and Tracking/Machine Control), OEM,
Aviation, Marine, Military and Timing Independently for the
Years 2003, 2008 and 2012 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-62
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