This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Web Cameras in US$ Million and Thousand Units. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World. Annual Production forecasts are provided for each region for the period 2007 through 2015. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. The report profiles 57 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as A4tech Co., Ltd., Apple Inc., Asiamajor Inc., ASUSTeK Computer Inc., Canon Inc., Creative Technology Ltd., Hewlett-Packard Company, Lenovo, Logitech, Microsoft, and Royal Philips Electronics. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

WEB CAMERAS				MCP-5052
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


 II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  1. WEBCAM MARKET                                                      II-1
      Introduction                                                      II-1
      Market Overview                                                   II-1
      Market Analysis - Value                                           II-2
      Market Analysis - Volume                                          II-2
      Market Outlook - Prospects Upbeat                                 II-2
      Webcams Benefit From Architectural Breakthrough                   II-3
      Notebooks with In-built Webcams Attract Consumer Interest         II-3
      Webcam Pornography - A Vivid, But Veiled Market                   II-4
      Webcams - New(s) on the Block                                     II-4
      Webcam Use to Extend to Multiple Platforms                        II-4
      Webcams to Make Real the Digital Home Experience                  II-4
      Webcam Resolution Treks Higher                                    II-5
       Table 1: World Web Cameras Market - Percentage Share Break-up
       by Webcam Resolution: 2007 and 2008 (includes corresponding
       Graph/Chart)                                                     II-5
      Competitive Landscape                                             II-5

  2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW                                                   II-7
      Web Cameras - Product Profile                                     II-7
       The Beginning                                                    II-7
       The Manufacturing Cost                                           II-7
       The Design                                                       II-7
       The Software                                                     II-8
       The Diverse Possibilities                                        II-8
      Webcam Uses                                                       II-8
       Video Chat                                                       II-9
       Video Calling                                                    II-9
       Videoconferencing                                                II-10
       Video Instant Messaging                                          II-10
       Video e-mail                                                     II-10
       Games and Entertainment                                          II-10
       Astrophotography                                                 II-11
       Security                                                         II-11
       Sign Language Communication                                      II-11
      Webcam Issues and Concerns                                        II-11

  3. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS                                              II-12
      Minoru Announces Global Launch of Minoru 3D Webcam                II-12
      Ecamm Unveils 'BT-1' World's First Bluetooth Wireless Webcam      II-12
      Omnivision Rolls Out New OV7740 Notebook Webcam                   II-12
      Forks Chamber and Quileute Nation Expand 'James Island' Webcam    II-12
      Downtown St. Petersburg Launches Live Webcams                     II-13
      Tanberg Unveils "PrecisionHD USB Camera"                          II-13
      Ikbis Upgrades Webcams with New Upload Feature                    II-13
      HP Introduces Latest Webcams, PC Peripherals                      II-13
      Elecom Releases UCAM-DL200H USB Web Camera Series                 II-14
      First-Ever Webcam Spy Functionality from Woopra                   II-14
      NASA Introduces Live Webcam Video Feed from International
       Space Station                                                    II-14
      Camp Bow Wow Launches Mobile Phone-based Webcams                  II-14
      Genius Launches iSlim321R, Infrared Webcam with Night Vision      II-15
      Blue Microphones Launches Eyeball Webcam                          II-15
      ArcSoft Unveils New ArcSoft WebCam Companion(TM) Version             II-15
      Vimicro Introduces Web Cameras                                    II-16
      IPEVO Releases PoV Web Camera                                     II-16
      Brando Launches 4-in-1 USB Webcam                                 II-16
      Earth Trek Introduces New Travelling Webcam Hub                   II-16
      Logitech Unveils New Pro 9000 Webcam                              II-17
      Logitech Unveils QuickCam Vision Pro Webcam for Macintosh         II-17
      Victoria Skimboards Launches Internet Web Cam                     II-17
      Logitech Launches MAC Compatible QuickCam(R) Vision Pro Web Cam     II-17
      Microsoft Introduces LifeCam VX-500 Web Camera in India           II-18
      Philips Introduces Bluetooth Web Cam                              II-18
      iBall Unveils C.2.0 Face2Face Webcam                              II-18
      Microsoft Launches New LifeCam Webcams                            II-18
      Yellowstone Introduces Live Streaming Webcam                      II-19
      Philips Launches New Webcams                                      II-19
      Clique Introduces New HD Webcam                                   II-19
      Elecom Unveils New Web Cameras                                    II-20
      Microsoft Launches LifeCam VX-700 in India                        II-20
      Bristol Zoo Gardens Introduces Webcam for Viewing Gorillas        II-20
      LG Introduces W2271TC Monitor                                     II-20
      Mron Launches Crystal View Webcam in India                        II-20
      HP Rolls Out Elite Auto Focus, 3-Megapixel Webcam                 II-21
      Vimicro Unveils VC0343 Web Camera Processor                       II-21
      Plustek Introduces TVcam VD100, the Two-in-One TV Tuner and
       Webcam                                                           II-21
      Microsoft Launches LifeCam VX-5000 Webcam                         II-22
      Microsoft Introduces LifeCam VX-500                               II-22
      Logitech Launches Four QuickCam Models                            II-22
      Online Chat City Introduces Free Chat Portal with Webcam
       Facilities                                                       II-23
      Flikzor to Introduce New Webcam Widget Version                    II-23
      Twango Introduces Webcam Widget                                   II-23
      Logitech Introduces QuickCam and QuickCam Deluxe                  II-23
      CyberLink Unveils 'YouCam' Webcam Software                        II-24
      Genius Introduces Webcam                                          II-24
      PROLiNK Launches New 5.0 Megapixel Webcam                         II-24
      Leadtek Adds New Products to iCAM Range                           II-24
      Microsoft Unveils New Webcams for Desktops and Notebooks          II-25
      Hercules Introduces New Webcam, Dualpix Exchange                  II-25
      Logitech Launches New HD Webcams                                  II-25
      Yamaha Unveils New USB Webcam                                     II-26
      Ming Jong Introduces Motion-Tracking Webcam Range                 II-26
      Philips Launches New Webcam Model                                 II-26
      Weather Underground Unveils Weather WebCam Feature                II-26
      Canyon Unveils New Webcams and Chat Packs Line                    II-27
      Creative Unveils New Auto Focus Webcam                            II-27
      Quandir Solutions Launches Daydreamer 2.1 Webcam Software         II-27
      Freeverse Unveils Periscope 1.0 Webcam Application                II-27
      Vimicro Launches New Web Camera Processor                         II-28
      Magnify Introduces New Webcam Tools                               II-28
      Dream Cheeky Introduces USB Missile Launcher Featuring Webcam     II-28
      Sakar International Launches New Computer Accessories             II-28
      iRobot Introduces Robot with Webcam                               II-28
      Winn Meat Launches Dry-age Web Camera                             II-29
      HeyCosmo Introduces Interactive WebCam Collaboration Service      II-29
      Bioscrypt Announces Innovative Desktop Camera                     II-29
      Microsoft Launches First Notebook Webcam                          II-29

  4. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY                                           II-30
      Microsoft Plans 3DV Systems Acquisition                           II-30
      Bharti Teletech Enters into Distribution Agreement with Logitech  II-30
      Sakar Announces Licensing Agreement                               II-30
      Gordon Brothers Pockets HUE-HD(R) Assets                            II-30
      United Consortium and Ezonics Ink Reseller Agreement              II-31
      Telanetix Completes AVS Installation Acquisition                  II-31
      Logitech Signs Collaboration Agreement with Carl Zeiss            II-31
      Sakar International Join Hands with Sanrio to Develop Webcams     II-31
      ArcSoft WebCam Companion (TM) Receives Microsoft Certification       II-32

  5. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS                                            II-33
      A4tech Co., Ltd. (Taiwan)                                         II-33
      Apple Inc. (USA)                                                  II-33
      Asiamajor Inc. (Taiwan)                                           II-33
      ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (Taiwan)                                    II-34
      Canon Inc. (Japan)                                                II-34
      Creative Technology Ltd. (Singapore)                              II-34
      Hewlett-Packard Company (USA)                                     II-35
      Lenovo (USA)                                                      II-35
      Logitech (USA)                                                    II-35
      Microsoft (USA)                                                   II-36
      Royal Philips Electronics (The Netherlands)                       II-36

  6. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE                                          II-37
      Analytics by Value                                                II-37
       Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web
       Cameras by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
       Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
       with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007
       through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                II-37

       Table 3: World Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras by
       Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
       and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
       Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006
       (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                             II-38

       Table 4: World 10-Year Perspective for Web Cameras by
       Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
       US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World
       Markets for 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding
       Graph/Chart)                                                     II-39
      Analytics by Volume                                               II-40
       Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web
       Cameras by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
       Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed
       with Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2007
       through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                II-40

       Table 6: World Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras by
       Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
       and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual
       Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001 through 2006
       (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                             II-41

       Table 7: World 10-Year Perspective for Web Cameras by
       Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Volume Sales for
       US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World
       Markets for 2003, 2009 & 2015 (includes corresponding
       Graph/Chart)                                                     II-42


 III. MARKET

  1. THE UNITED STATES                                                  III-1
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-1
        Strategic Corporate Developments                                III-1
        Product Launches                                                III-2
        Select Players                                                  III-7
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-10
        Analytics by Value                                              III-10
         Table 8: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web
         Cameras - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
         2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)         III-10

         Table 9: US Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras -
         Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through
         2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                      III-10
        Analytics by Volume                                             III-11
         Table 10: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Web
         Cameras - Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years
         2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)         III-11

         Table 11: US Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras -
         Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001
         through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)              III-11

  2. CANADA                                                             III-12
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-12
        Product Launch                                                  III-12
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-13
        Analytics by Value                                              III-13
         Table 12: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
         for Web Cameras - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for
         Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                   III-13

         Table 13: Canadian Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras - 
         Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001
         through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)              III-13
        Analytics by Volume                                             III-14
         Table 14: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
         for Web Cameras - Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units
         for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                   III-14

         Table 15: Canadian Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras - 
         Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001
         through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)              III-14

  3. JAPAN                                                              III-15
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-15
        Product Launches                                                III-15
        Select Player                                                   III-15
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-16
        Analytics by Value                                              III-16
         Table 16: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
         Web Cameras - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
         2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)         III-16

         Table 17: Japan Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras -
         Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through
         2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)                      III-17
        Analytics by Volume                                             III-18
         Table 18: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
         Web Cameras - Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for
         Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                   III-18

         Table 19: Japan Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras -
         Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001
         through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)              III-18

  4. EUROPE                                                             III-19
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-19
        Strategic Corporate Development                                 III-19
        Product Launches                                                III-19
        Select Player                                                   III-21
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-22
        Analytics by Value                                              III-22
         Table 20: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
         for Web Cameras - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for
         Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                   III-22

         Table 21: European Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras - 
         Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001
         through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)              III-22
        Analytics by Volume                                             III-23
         Table 22: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
         for Web Cameras - Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units
         for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                   III-23

         Table 23: European Historic Review Analysis for Web Cameras - 
         Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years 2001
         through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)              III-23

  5. ASIA-PACIFIC                                                       III-24
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-24
        China                                                           III-24
         The PC Camera Production Hub                                   III-24
         Webcam Production and Exports                                  III-25
         Market Overview                                                III-25
        Taiwan                                                          III-25
         Taiwan Dominates Notebook Cameras Market                       III-25
        Strategic Corporate Development                                 III-26
        Product Launches                                                III-26
        Select Players                                                  III-28
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-30
        Analytics by Value                                              III-30
         Table 24: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
         Analysis for Web Cameras - Annual Sales Figures in US$
         Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                   III-30

         Table 25: Asia-Pacific Historic Review Analysis for Web
         Cameras - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
         2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)         III-30
        Analytics by Volume                                             III-31
         Table 26: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future
         Analysis for Web Cameras - Annual Sales Figures in Thousand
         Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                   III-31

         Table 27: Asia-Pacific Historic Review Analysis for Web
         Cameras - Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years
         2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)         III-31

  6. REST OF WORLD                                                      III-32
      A.Market Analysis                                                 III-32
        Strategic Corporate Development                                 III-32
        Product Launch                                                  III-32
      B.Market Analytics                                                III-33
        Analytics by Value                                              III-33
         Table 28: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
         Analysis for Web Cameras - Annual Sales Figures in US$
         Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                   III-33

         Table 29: Rest of World Historic Review Analysis for Web
         Cameras - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
         2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)         III-33
        Analytics by Volume                                             III-34
         Table 30: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
         Analysis for Web Cameras - Annual Sales Figures in Thousand
         Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
         Graph/Chart)                                                   III-34

         Table 31: Rest of World Historic Review Analysis for Web
         Cameras - Annual Sales Figures in Thousand Units for Years
         2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)         III-34


 IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

     Total Companies Profiled: 57 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 62)

     ------------------------------------------
     Region/Country                     Players
     ------------------------------------------
     The United States                     23
     Japan                                  4
     Europe                                10
        France                              1
        Germany                             1
        The United Kingdom                  2
        Rest of Europe                      6
     Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)        25
     ------------------------------------------