IP connectivity is being adopted across a variety of consumer electronic devices. Game consoles already represent a consumer installed base of 55 million internet-enabled devices. Similar internet connectivity is emerging across IPTV, cable, and satellite set top boxes, as well as a new class of internet-enabled TVs and digital media adapters. Finally, advanced HD and Blu-ray DVD players will grow to be among the largest segments of internet-connected devices. By 2012, MultiMedia Intelligence projects over 217 million internet-enabled consumer electronics will be shipping annually. However, connectivity in consumer devices will dramatically exceed actual utilization. The utopia of internet and consumer generated digital content flowing seamlessly through the home and among devices is still years away, as several barriers to market remain. "Internet Protocol (IP)-Enabled Consumer Electronics: Internet Video & Digital Media to the TV" analyzes the service providers, equipment vendors, content service offerings and technology in the multimedia-networked home. The report also looks at in-home connectivity including analysis and forecasts of Ethernet, Powerline, coax, and Wi-Fi integrated into consumer electronics. Other forecasts include worldwide subscribers for broadband, VoIP, cable TV, satellite TV, and IPTV. The associated set top boxes, adoption of network-interfaces by device type, as well as the middleware and interface semiconductors are also included. Device segments include TVs, DVD players and recorders, DMAs, video game consoles, media servers, DVRs and set top boxes. | |
