Smart wearable technology is defined as the gadgets which are worn on, or attached to, the body, while being used; and use application-enabled advanced computing and wireless technologies to process the inputs. Some of the smart wearable devices are Google Glass, Samsung Gear, and Nike wristbands. These devices are used for fitness, healthcare, lifestyle, and entertainment purposes.

The analysts forecast the Global Consumer Smart Wearable Technology market to grow at a CAGR of 32.78 percent over the period 2013-2018.

The Global Consumer Smart Wearable Technology market can be divided into five segments: Lifestyle, Fitness and Sports, Healthcare, Entertainment, and Others. The report includes only individual consumers; it doesn't include the consumers from the Enterprise segment. For instance, the report doesn't include the warble devices used by the hospital employees and patient in the Hospitals. However, the report includes the healthcare warble devices used by individual users at residences.

The report, the Global Consumer Smart Wearable Technology market 2014-2018, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Americas, and the EMEA and APAC regions; it also covers the Global Consumer Smart Wearable Technology market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Several start-ups and innovative technology companies are entering the Global Consumer Smart Wearable Technology market. As a result, market competition is intensifying in different geographies. Currently, the US market is witnessing intense competition between start-ups and large players.

According to the report, the growth of the Global Consumer Smart Wearable Technology market is driven by several factors. One of the main drivers in this market is the convergence of technologies. In recent years, disruptive technical innovations have enabled the convergence of telecom, media, infotainment, IT, and internet-based applications. This convergence of technology has become an essential part of the day-to-day life of individual users.

The report also includes a discussion of the other vendors operating in this market. The study was conducted using an objective combination of primary and secondary information including inputs from key participants in the industry. The report contains a comprehensive market and vendor landscape in addition to a SWOT analysis of the key vendors.

Key Topics Covered:

01. Executive Summary

02. List of Abbreviations

03. Scope of the Report

04. Market Research Methodology

05. Introduction

06. Market Landscape

07. Market Segmentation by Application

08. Geographical Segmentation

09. Buying Criteria

10. Market Growth Drivers

11. Drivers and their Impact

12. Market Challenges

13. Impact of Drivers and Challenges

14. Market Trends

15. Trends and their Impact

16. Vendor Landscape

17. Key Vendor Analysis

18. Other Reports in this Series

Companies Mentioned:

• 270 Vision Ltd
• 4iiii
• 9Solutions
• Active Mind Technology
• Adidas
• Agent
• Atheer Labs
• Athos
• Atlas Wearables
• Avegant
• BEARTek
• BIA
• BRAGI LLC.
• Basis
• Bionym
• Biosensics
• BodyMedia
• Brilliant Services Co. Ltd
• Brother Industries Ltd.
• Buhel
• Cambridge Temperature Concepts Ltd
• Carré Technologies
• Casio
• Catapult
• ConnecteDevice Ltd
• Cool Shirt Systems
• Cuff
• Cyberdyne Inc
• Dreamtrap Commercials LTD
• Emotiv
• Epiphany
• Epson
• Evena healthcare
• FashionTEQ
• Fat Shark
• Filip
• Finis
• FitBark
• FitBit
• Fitbit Inc.
• Fitbug
• Fly Fit
• Foxtel
• GOQii Inc
• Garmin
• Geak
• Geopalz
• GlassUp
• Google
• Google Inc.
• Heapsylon
• Hövding
• I'm S.p.A
• Icedot
• Inc.
• Instabeat
• Intelligent Headset
• InteraXon
• Jawbone
• Jawbone (Aliph Inc.)
• Jaybird
• KMS
• Kapture
• Keryos
• Ki Life Solutions
• Kiwi Wearables
• LUMOBody Tech
• Lark
• Lumo
• MEMI
• META
• Martian Watches
• McLear Ltd
• Melon
• MetaWatch
• Mio
• Misfit
• Moticon
• Motion Fitness
• Motorola
• Mushroom Labs
• Mykronoz
• Myontec
• NZN Labs
• Narrative
• Neptune
• NeuroSky Inc.
• Nike
• Nike Inc. (Nike Plus)
• Nod Inc.
• O-Synce
• OMG
• OMsignal
• Omate
• Optinvent
• OrCam
• Owlet
• PUSH Design SolutionsInc.
• Pebble
• Phyode
• Polar
• Qardio
• Qualcomm Connected Experiences Inc.
• RHLvision Technologies Pvt. Ltd
• Recon Instruments
• Rest Devices
• Ringblingz
• Rufus Labs
• Samsung
• Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd
• Sensible Baby
• SensoGlove
• Shot Tracker
• Snaptracs Inc.
• Somaxis
• Sony
• Sony Corp.
• SpotNSave
• Sqord Inc
• Suunto
• T.Ware
• TN Games
• Tarsier
• Taser
• Technical Illusions
• Thalmic Labs
• The Summit
• Thumb Track
• TomTom
• Vigo
• Vuzix
• Wellograph Co.
• Wonder Technology Solutions
• Xensr
• Xybermind
• Zephyr
• iHealth
• sWaP

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