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Wearables: 10 Trends to Watch

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Pages: 30

Tables, Charts, Figures: 7

Release Date: 3Q 2015

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Wearable Technology Market is Quickly Diversifying into New Device Categories, Application
Markets, and Services

The wearables market is a combination of multiple device types, applications, and use cases. The
breadth and diversity of the market makes it unique, and unlike any other consumer electronics
category that has existed before. The common thread across wearables is that the device is attached
or worn on the body. Wearables can be sensor-infused devices, clothing that is reading vital
biometric data off the body, or simply a body-mounted camera or a pair of smart glasses that allows
for hands-free operation. More importantly, wearables in their various shapes and forms are
reinventing the way humans interact with computers, in the process getting a better understanding of
their bodies and their immediate environment.

Wearables like fitness trackers and, more recently, smart watches have received a lot of attention. It
is easy to limit one’s view of the wearables market through the lens of these devices and form
impulsive opinions about their future. Tractica’s extensive coverage of the market has found that,
unless you view the market as a whole and understand the micro trends within each device segment,
application area, and world region, it is difficult to have a comprehensive view about wearables.

This white paper identifies and analyzes 10 key trends that will shape the next stage of evolution for
wearables, including the following:

The diversification of wearables beyond just smart watches and fitness trackers
The growth of wearable operating systems beyond just Apple and Google
A shifting market focus toward wearable user interface and analytics
The role of North America as the primary market for wearables, with China ascending as a
major market
Corporate wellness programs and the “quantified enterprise”
The continuing importance of crowdfunding in the wearables market
The emergence of wearables as a service
The prospects for smart clothing as a key wearable technology category
The merging of wearable cameras and virtual reality (VR)
The role of smart augmented reality (AR) glasses in the future of computing platforms

This Tractica white paper highlights 10 key market trends for wearables that are worth watching as
the market moves from an early adopter stage to becoming a mass-market proposition. The wearable
device categories covered include smart watches, fitness trackers, smart clothing, wearable cameras,
and smart augmented reality (AR) glasses. The white paper provides a comprehensive view of the
wearables market with its diversified sets of devices and applications that are seeing varying levels of
traction in different regions of the world. These trends are based on the ongoing research and
analysis that is part of Tractica’s Wearable Devices Advisory Service.

Key Questions Addressed:

How is the mix of wearable device categories changing, and what role will each type of device
play in the future?
What types of new business models will emerge as the wearable market evolves over the next
few years?
What impact will wearables have on the connected customer experience of the future, and
what will wearables’ relationship be with other devices such as smartphones or computers?
 What are some of the key technology trends that will shape the evolution of the wearables
market?
What types of new services and revenue streams will be available as wearables adoption
continues to grow?
How will the development of the wearables market take on different flavors in various regions of
the world?

Who Needs This Report?

Consumer electronics manufacturers

Wearable device manufacturers
Semiconductor and component companies
Wearable application developers
Mobile network operators
Enterprise users of wearables
Investor community

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. 10 Key Wearable Trends to Watch
1. Wearable Market Is More Than Just Smart Watches and Fitness Trackers
2. Unlike Smartphones, Wearables Will Grow Beyond Just Apple and Google
3. Market Focus Will Move to Wearables UI and Analytics
4. North America Is Driving Adoption, but Look Out for China
5. Corporate Wellness Is Creating the “Quantified Enterprise”
6. Crowdfunding Will Continue to Play an Important Role for Wearables
7. Wearables as a Service Is on the Horizon
8. Smart Clothing Is the Ultimate Wearable
9. Wearable Cameras Will Ultimately Merge with Virtual Reality
10. Smart AR Glasses Are a Precursor for the Next Leap in Computing Platforms
3. Company Directory
4. Acronym and Abbreviation List
5. Table of Contents
6. Table of Charts and Figures
7. Additional Reading
8. Scope of Study, Sources and Methodology, Notes

List of Charts and Figures

Wearable Device Shipments by Device Type, World Markets: 2013-2020

Smart Watch Market Share by OS, World Markets 2013-2020
Wearable Device Shipments by Region, World Markets: 2013-2020
Sproutling Baby Monitor Mobile App UI
 Jiff’s Corporate Wellness Dashboard for Enterprises
SoftBank’s Fitbit-Powered Healthcare Service
Living Room Applications for Microsoft HoloLens

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