According to the University of Cincinnati, generically known as gunshot detection system, the technology is defined as acoustic sensing systems capable of identifying, discriminating, and reporting gunshots to the police, within seconds of a shot being fired. Acoustic sensors include microphones, acoustic sensing elements, and electronic gunshot identification systems. These resemble birdhouses and heating vents, and are enclosed in weatherproof containers that are approximately one cubic foot in size. Sensors are designed to detect muzzle blasts from gunfire or other explosions and transmit the sound of the gunfire via telephone lines or radio to a central computer located in the city police dispatch center. The parameter settings of the gunshot detection system software determine the system’s level of sensitivity; if the thresholds are set high. Once the sensors detect a sound and transmit the information to the central computer, the gunshot detection system software discriminates most of the sounds (such as car backfires, jack hammers, thunder, and barking dogs), and identifies the location of gunfire and explosion. Gunshot events are displayed on a computer map in a dispatch center within a few seconds. The computer map identifies the boundaries of properties, including front or side yards, curb sides, or street corners. Gunshot detection systems are being widely incorporated in the aerospace & defense industry as well as for public safety and law enforcement, interior gunfire detection, and wildlife poaching. ________________ 1. Micromarkets are defined as the further segments and subsegments of the gunshot detection system market included in the report. 2. Core competencies of companies have been captured in terms of their key developments, SWOT analysis, and key strategies adopted by key players to sustain their positions in the market.

Visionary leaders are the leading market players in terms of new developments such as product launches, innovative technologies, and the adoption of growth strategies. These players have a broad product offering that caters to most of the regions globally. Visionary leaders primarily focus on acquiring the leading market position through their strong financial capabilities and their well-established brand equity.

Dynamic Differentiators are established players with very strong business strategies. However, they have a weaker product portfolio compared to the visionary leaders. They generally focus only on a specific type of technology related to the product.

Innovators in the competitive leadership mapping are vendors that have demonstrated substantial product innovations as compared to their competitors. The companies have focused on product portfolios. However, they do not have very strong growth strategies for their overall business, when compared with the visionary leaders.

Emerging companies have niche product and service offerings. Their business strategies are not as strong as that of the established vendors. The emerging vendors include the new entrants in the market, emerging in terms of product portfolio and geographic reach, and require time to gain significant traction in the market.