Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) Systems - Global Strategic Business Report 2017 - Growing Focus on ITS Deployments Augurs Well for ETC Market - Research and Markets

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Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) Systems - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, China, South Korea and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2022. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) Systems in US$ Million.

The report profiles 60 companies including many key and niche players such as

3M (US)
Atlantia SpA (Italy)
G.E.A. (France)
International Road Dynamics, Inc. (Canada)
Kapsch TrafficCom AG (Austria)
Perceptics Inc (USA)
Q-FREE ASA (Norway)
Raytheon Company (USA)
Sanef (France)
Schneider Electric, SA (France)
Siemens AG (Germany)
TRMI Systems Integration (USA)
Toll Collect GmbH (Germany)
Transcore Holdings, Inc (USA)
Xerox Corporation (USA)

Key Topics Covered:

1. MARKET DYNAMICS

Road User Charging
A Perspective
Highway Tolling: A Necessity in 21st Century Highway Maintenance & Development
Electronic Toll Collection: Transforming Traditional Toll Collection Procedures
The Need for Infrastructure Funding
Business Case for ETC Systems
Justifying High Implementation Costs
A Must for Attracting Investments on ETC Projects
ETC Market Remains Relatively Cushioned Against Economic Fluctuations Seen in Recent Past
After Excellent Growth During 2014 to 2016, Market to Stabilize in 2017 & Beyond
Developed Markets
Traditional Revenue Contributors for ETC Systems
Developing Markets to Remain Growth Hotspots
Low Penetration in Developing Countries Points Towards High Growth Potential
Competitive Scenario
List of Select Leading Players by Category
Industry Witnesses Consolidation

2. NOTEWORTHY TRENDS, GROWTH DRIVERS & ISSUES

Need to Avoid Lengthy Waiting Lines & Environmental Pollution at Toll Plazas to Drive Demand for ETC Systems on Highways
Tolling as Means to Reduce Road Congestion & Vehicular Pollution Drives Demand for ETC Systems in Urban Metropolis Areas
Government Focus on Open Road Electronic Tolling: A Key Growth Driver
Growing Focus on ITS Deployments Augurs Well for ETC Market
Opportunity Indicators
Lower Operational Costs of ETC Systems Enable Increased Acceptance
Increased Payment Convenience for Users Propels ETC Market
Roaming Arrangements Boost Effectiveness of ETC System
Encouraging Use of Transponder
The Need of the Hour
Innovation & Market Differentiation
Key Determinants for Success of ETS Projects
Smart Cards in Demand for ETC Systems
Convergence With Mobile Communications: A Shot in the Arm for ETC Systems
GPS/GSM-based Toll Collection
New Avenues in Road User Charging
GNSS: A Potential Tool for TDP Tolling
Product Developments
The Saga Continues
Emerging ETC Technologies
Odometer Tolling
Satellite-based Tolling
Advantages
Disadvantages
Mobile Phone Tolling
Bluetooth Detection
Electronic Tolling Technology for Improved Traffic Management
Time-of-Day Pricing
Dynamic Pricing
Key Issues & Challenges
Electronic Toll Collection
The Privacy Factor
High Upfront Costs & Low Awareness Delay Wider Adoption of ETC Systems in Developing Nations
High-Speed Electronic Collection
Key Hurdles
Violation Enforcement Imperative to Leverage True Potential of ETC Systems
Measures for Enforcement
Image Capture of License Plates
Acquisition of Name and Address
Violator Payment
Legal Aspects of Toll Enforcement

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Toll Roads
History of Toll Roads
Varying Forms of Toll Operations
Toll Collection
Manual Toll Collection
Automatic Toll Collection
Electronic Toll Collection
Electronic Toll Collection
A Prelude
ETC System Components
Major Application Systems
Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) Systems
AVI Technologies
RFID
The Basic Technology for AVI
Types of RFID Tags
Active RFID Tags
Passive RFID Tags
The eGo System
TransCore's Leading RFID Product
eGo Tags
eGo Readers
Electronic Tags
RF Tags
Types of RF Tags
RF Smart Tags
Smart Cards Incorporating RF Transponders
Roadside Antennas
Roadside Readers
Communication Systems
Inductive-Loop Systems
Optical Systems
Optical License Plate Recognition
Bar Coding
Surface Acoustical Wave
Communication from Readers to Centralized Computer System
Automatic Identification of Vehicles by Plate Reading
License Plate Recognition (LPR)
Structure of the LPR System
Plate Region Extraction
Segmentation
Character Recognition
AVI Systems
Major Applications
Automatic Vehicle Classification (AVC) Systems
AVC Technologies
Treadles
Electromechanical Treadles
Piezoelectric Treadles
Optical Treadles
Resistive Rubber Treadles
Weigh-in-Motion Equipment/Devices
Bending Plates
Piezoelectric Sensors
Capacitive Strip
Inductive Loops
Scanning Devices
Laser Scanners
Infrared Scanners
Ultrasonic Scanners
Video-based Image Processing Devices
Light Beams
Light Curtains
Violation Enforcement Systems (VES)
VES
Key Technologies
Image/Photographic Cameras
Video Image Processing Systems
Videotape Recording
Video Based Digital Imaging
Transaction Processing Systems
Classification Based on Technology
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
Dedicated Short Range Communication based ETC Systems
Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
Global Positioning Systems (GPS)-based ETC Systems
A Comparison of DSRC and GPS based ETC Systems
GSM
Classification Based on Lanes
Single-Lane ETC Systems
Open Road Tolling/ Multi-Lane Free Flow ETC Systems
ETC System
OBU Classification
Read-only Systems
Read/write Systems
ETC Toll Collection Process
Fixing of Toll Rate
Means of Toll Collection
Postpaid Account
Prepaid Account
Violation Enforcement
Accounting and Management
Interoperability
Various Types of Interoperability
Transponder-level Interoperability
Peer-to-Peer Interoperability
Consolidated Operations
Travel Time Data Measurement
An Overview
Video Imaging
Cellular Phone Tracking
Electronic Distance-Measuring Instruments (DMI)
Electronic License Plate Matching
ETC
Implementation and Functional Challenges
Costs Associated with ETC Implementation and Operation
Cost to Tolling Agency
Cost to the Customer
Preliminary Sunk Costs
Key Benefits of ETC Systems
Advantages of Electronic Toll Collection at a Glance
For Users
For Toll Operators
Common Advantages
Major Drawbacks
ORT
Key Operational Issues 4. RELATED TECHNOLOGIES
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Partners in Success
Key Enablers of Intelligent Transportation Systems
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Solution for Today's Traffic Congestion
Advanced Traffic Management Systems
Public Vehicle Transportation Management Systems
Commercial Vehicle Operations Systems
Electronic Vehicle Registration Systems
EVR Applications
Tachograph
Tachograph Tampering
Tachograph
German Regulations

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

Kapsch TraffcCom AG Bags Contract from ASFINAG for Modernizing Austrian GO Toll Collection System
Q-Free Signs Slovenia Truck Tolling System Contract
Q-Free Bags 3-Year Agreement for Delivery of Tags to Via Verde
TransCore Gets 10 Year Extension of its Contract with the Maine Turnpike Authority
TransCore Gets 5 Year Extention of its Contract with the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission
Bip&Drive and Bip&Go Introduce First Single Teletoll System for Toll Roads in France and Spain
Kapsch TrafficCom Bags New Contract from State of Queensland for Toowoomba Second Range Crossing
Q-Free Gets Extension for its Contract with Miami Dade Expressway
Kapsch TrafficCom Bags New Tolling Contract for Replacing Existing Road Tolling Systems for Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel
Q-Free Gets Extension of its Toll Collection Operations Contract with Norwegian Public Roads Administration
Q-Free Bags New Contract from TransCore
Gentex and TransCore Enter into Agreement to Provide Vehicle- Integrated Nationwide Tolling Solution to Auto Manufacturers
The Florida Department of Transportation Awards Contract to Xerox for Toll Transaction Processing Services
Kapsch TrafficCom Secures New Tolling System & ITS Provisioning Contract in Chile
Kapsch TrafficCom to Take Up Technological Upgrade of Existing Tolling System on Pan-American Highway Ruta 5
ASFINAG & Toll Collect to Extend their Cooperation by 3 Years
Kapsch TrafficCom Bags a New Contract in Sydney
Toll Collect Unveils TOLL-EasyChange
Kapsch Takes Over Transdyn
Raytheon Wins Contract from Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Kapsch TrafficCom Wins New Orders for ETC On-Board Units
PAT Traffic Mexico Secures Contract from Mexico Constructora Industrial

6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

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