CES is a stage where breakthrough technologies and innovators go to the world. On this occasion, the (Bluetooth Special Interest Group, referred to as SIG) today announced at the 2018 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), officially entered the Bluetooth Bluetooth 20th anniversary. In 1998, the Bluetooth technology consortium, consisting of only a few member companies, was involved in finding alternatives to the phone's voice and data transmission cables. Today, the Bluetooth SIG joined hands with 33,000 member companies to jointly develop and innovate flexible, stable and secure wireless connectivity solutions.
“Since its inception, Bluetooth has never stopped expanding and improving connectivity.” said Mark Powell, executive director of the Bluetooth Technology Alliance. “Connectivity drives innovation and innovation is an indispensable force in opening up new markets. From wireless audio to wearables.” Equipment, asset tracking, and building automation, whether past, present or future, Bluetooth has always been the driving force behind innovation and the opening up of new consumer, commercial and industrial markets.”
Stuart Carlaw, chief research officer at ABI Research, said: "Over the past 20 years, Bluetooth has been the key to achieving a great user experience, and it has now become one of the key technologies in the consumer-grade wireless revolution. With the continuous improvement of Bluetooth specifications, it includes The status of the future market, including networking, is further highlighted and the Bluetooth technology community continues to grow.”
The advent of Bluetooth has brought the wireless audio and connectivity equipment market.
Mobile, Tablet, and Personal Computer Markets
Mobile phones, tablets, and personal computers have become important entrances for today's people to gain experience and information. In 2018, shipments of Bluetooth mobile phones, tablets, and personal computers will reach 2.3 billion units. Bluetooth as a wireless technology is adopted by all devices, and it is also the key for everyone to use IoT solutions.
Audio and entertainment market
Bluetooth has completely changed the way we use the media and experience the world. Bluetooth headsets account for more than 54% of all headset sales, and this will only be a fraction of the 1.2 billion Bluetooth audio entertainment devices in 2018. Today, the use of Bluetooth wireless connections for audio transmission has become an integral part of people's daily lives.
car market
Of all newly-launched domestic cars, trucks and SUVs in 2018, 86% will have Bluetooth as standard. Bluetooth products provide us with higher road safety and a more convenient in-car experience. We also realize new application scenarios, improve fuel efficiency, protect drivers from fatigue, and make cars and drivers more seamless. Land and city connections.
Interconnected equipment market
The Bluetooth low energy technology introduced in 2010 promoted the development of the connected device market. It is estimated that by 2018, the shipment of Bluetooth devices in this market will reach 780 million. Bluetooth technology makes billions of everyday devices connected, enabling countless inventions and enabling the vision of the Internet of Things to become a reality.
Smart Building Market
The latest advances in Bluetooth mesh and Bluetooth broadcasting released in 2017 have made large-scale intelligent building automation a reality. Today, with the realization of overall building coverage, Bluetooth is expanding the definition of smart buildings by implementing indoor positioning and location-based services. The focus of these services is to enhance the visitor experience, increase the productivity of the owners, and optimize the space utilization. Currently, 75% of the top 20 retailers have already deployed positioning services. It is estimated that by 2022, shipments of Bluetooth smart building equipment will reach 815 million units.
Intelligent Industry Market
Bluetooth technology has led the integration of industry and information and paved the way for the next industrial revolution. It is estimated that by 2022, the annual shipment of Bluetooth smart industrial equipment will increase by 10 times. These industrial solutions will connect key components in the manufacturer's value stream, keeping machines, people, and processes in sync while increasing efficiency, productivity, and security.
Smart City Market
Bluetooth has enhanced the urban experience and created a rich and personalized experience for concert listeners, museum enthusiasts, sports fans and tourists. According to proximity.directory statistics, by 2019, Beacon applications will be used in 84% of global airports, 93% of U.S. professional league baseball venues, and 75% of NFL venues. It is estimated that by 2022 , Bluetooth positioning service deployment will increase by 5 times.
Smart Home Market
Whether it's connecting TVs to speakers or computers and keyboards, Bluetooth technology has been the key to connected homes for many years. It is estimated that the shipment of Bluetooth smart home devices in 2018 will reach 600 million units in one year. Bluetooth is fulfilling its commitment to the smart home market.