1. Executive Summary
1. Overview and Key Findings
1. Overview
2. Key Findings
2. Scope and Methodology
1. Scope
2. Methodology
2. Technology and Application Viewpoint
1. Technology Primer
1. Ambient Intelligence
2. Ubiquitous Computing
3. Ubiquitous Communications
4. Ubiquitous Interfaces
2. Applications Viewpoint
1. Application Spectrum
2. Healthcare
3. Home Automation
4. Communication
5. Entertainment
6. Multimodal Transportation and Integrated Traffic Management
3. Technology Adoption Factor Analysis
1. Key Drivers and Challenges
1. Drivers
a. Ambient intelligence begins at home
b. Miniaturization trend continues to propel electronics
c. Advancements in wireless communication technologies
d. Significant advancements in microelectronics and nanotechnology spur adoption of ambient intelligence
e. Advent of artificial intelligence
f. New type of business models emerge
2. Challenges
2. Industry Trends
1. Industry Standards
2. SWOT Analysis
4. Assessment of Technology Innovation
1. Research and Development in Ambient Intelligence
1. Dedicated Middleware for Connecting Intelligent Devices--Italy
2. Intrusion Detection System for Pervasive Computing Devices--Canada
3. Ambient Intelligence and Assistive Technology for the Intelligent Wheelchair--Spain
4. Research Uncovers New Exposure Models for Service Discovery--U.S.
5. Voice-Based Law Enforcement Tactical System--USA
6. Digital Data "On the Go"--U.S.
7. Unobtrusive Measurement of Biomedical Signals through Ubiquitous Healthcare--Korea
8. Tiny Specks Aid in Realizing Ubiquitous Sensing--UK
2. Technological Advancements
1. Mobile Phones Turn Smart Phones
2. Securing in the Hardware Level--Japan
3. Battery-Less Wireless Sensors--U.S.
4. New Type of Storage System for Ambient Intelligence Environment--Finland
5. Ubiquitous Computing through Broadcast Approach--U.S.
6. Smart Device Centered Solution Based on Context-Aware User Profiles--Australia
7. Migration Framework for Ubiquitous Computing for Use in Mobile Applications--Myanmar
8. Researchers Simulate Smart Home--USA
5. Selected Patents; Database of Key Industry Participants
1. Key Patents
1. US Patents
2. Patents : Rest of the World
2. Database of Key Industrial Participants
1. Academic
2. Corporate
6. Frost & Sullivan 2006 Science and Technology Awards
1. Excellence in Research Award
1. Award Description
2. Award Recipient
2. Product Innovation Award
1. Award Description
2. Award Recipient
7. Decision Support Database
1. Database Tables
1. Portable PC Installed Base--World (1999 to 2006)
2. Unit Shipment of PDAs--North America (1999 to 2009)
3. Wireless Subscribers--North America (1999 to 2009)
4. Wireless Revenue--North America (1999 to 2009)
5. Mobile Communications Revenue (1999 to 2006)