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The mobile phone is one of the most complex pieces of consumer electronics ever produced and no single handset manufacture can maintain an expertise across the rapidly evolving range of hardware and software technologies continually being integrated into the device. Instead, hundreds of specialist firms exist who supply hardware and software components ranging from antennas to web browsers.
ARCchart’s Handset Platform Ecosystem wallchart shows the universe of embedded handset application, software component and hardware element suppliers. The chart segments the phone platform into four layers – hardware, operating system, UI & core applications and exterior – listing all the companies offering products in the various sub-segments of each layer.
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EXTERIOR: Input, display, plastics
UI & CORE APPLICATIONS: On-device portal, search & discovery, PIM & messaging, UI, UI framework, media
OPERATING SYSTEM: Kernel, input, protocol stack, security, OS, device management, middleware, media, application environment, java, voice
HARDWARE: RF (WAN), RF (LAN), processor, memory & SIM, hardware design, camera, power, speaker/mic, media
For analysts, researchers and marketing professionals, the data is available electronically (MS Excel), ready to port into models, pitches and presentations.
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