In 2007, more than 800 million people were suffering from one or more of the following chronic diseases: asthma, COPD, diabetes and hypertension. With this number increasing, the remote monitoring of such diseases is being heralded as a potential saviour of an increasingly burdened public healthcare system. This report considers the role wireless technologies will play in this cost saving scheme. It provides a mixture of qualitative and quantitative analysis which considers the potential for wireless integration within a range of home consumer monitoring devices as a way of enabling remote patient monitoring.

The study will provide the following:

• 2008 market size estimates and growth rates for 9 consumer medical devices. Forecasts out to 2013.

• Detailed analysis for each technology considered for integration into each device.

• A long term view (a forecast for 2018) will include technology splits for each patient monitoring device. Forecasts are accompanied by detailed analysis including key drivers and barriers.

• Overview of the current market situation for wireless technologies within the healthcare environment.

• Profiles of 35 OEMs and IC vendors relevant to wireless-enabled remote patient monitoring devices.

• Wireless and medical convergence analysis which considers the development of wireless technologies used within the healthcare environment and telehealth services.

• Disease demographic statistics likely to affect the market for consumer monitoring devices included. 

• The technologies considered for integration within these consumer monitoring devices include the following technologies; Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, Proprietary Technologies, Zigbee, NFC, Other.

Companies who are likely to be interested in this report, are those who are focused on medical and sports and fitness devices which monitor vital signs, such as blood glucose, blood pressure and weight and those IC, technology and semiconductor manufacturers which supply wireless technologies to a number of different markets. 

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Chapter 1 - Introduction, Scope and Methodology

1.0 Introduction
1.1 Scope

Chapter 2 Technology Specification

2.0 Introduction
2.1 Bluetooth
2.2 Bluetooth Low Energy
2.3 Zigbee
2.4 NFC
2.5 Infrared
2.6 Proprietary Technologies

Chapter 3 Company Profiles

Chapter 4 Wireless and Medical Convergence Background

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Definitions of Chronic Diseases
4.3 Current Healthcare Market Situation
4.4 Wireless in Healthcare Trials
4.5 Industry and Regularity Bodies
4.6 Drivers for Wireless Integration
4.7 Barriers for Wireless Integration

Chapter 5 Market Statistics

5.0 Introduction
5.1 Blood Pressure Monitors
5.2 Blood Glucose Meters
5.3 Heart rate Monitors
5.4 Digital Plasters
5.5 Implantable Devices
5.6 Pulse Oximeters
5.7 Thermometers
5.8 Body Fat Analysers
5.9 Home Health Hubs
 
Appendix 1 – List of all Tables and Figures