visible light . Thus they cover the intermediate region between the two . Besides , infrared sensors can detect all objects with temperature more than zero , in turn retaining thermal energy . These sensors are able to sense the difference between white and black surfaces , as white reflects light , while absorbs light .
In the present market scenario , a majority of the producers of electronic devices have been moving towards installing internet of things ( IoT ) in their product offerings . With help from infrared sensors , effectiveness of this technology gets enhanced with respect to wireless connectivity and data storing capacity . These sensors detect and measure changes in position , temperature , and light which are of paramount importance for turning an object into an information generator . Hence , the rising demand for batteries , information storage capacity and wireless communication have positively affected the development of the global Infrared Sensors market . Therefore integrating infrared smart phone cores is expected to generate heavy growth in the future for this market .
Global Infrared Sensors Market : Segmentation
The global Infrared Sensors market is segmented on the basis of working mechanism , detection , functionality , end use and geography . Based on the working mechanism , the market is segmented into passive and active . The passive sensors segment constituted the highest market share in 2015 . On the basis of the type of detection by the infrared sensors , the global market is segmented into uncooled and cooled . The market is also segmented by functionality into thermal and quantum sensors . Based on the type of end use , the market is segmented into consumer electronics , aerospace and defense , oil and gas , chemical , mining , pharmaceuticals , and others .
By geography , the global infrared sensors market has been classified into five regions namely North America , Europe , Asia Pacific , Middle East and Africa , and Latin America . In the recent past , North America held the major share of the market , followed by Asia Pacific , Europe , Middle East and Africa and Latin America . . Common applications of infrared sensors encompass rail safety , gas leak detection ,