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Optical object detection apparatus designed to monitor front and lateral zones of vehicle

  • US 20020157887A1
  • Filed: 04/26/2002
  • Published: 10/31/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/27/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An optical object detection apparatus for a vehicle comprising:

  • an apparatus body installed in the vehicle, said apparatus body having disposed therein an optical device working to produce a light wave and process a return of the light wave from an object present around the vehicle to produce a signal indicative thereof;

    an optical mechanism installed within said apparatus body, said optical mechanism working to direct the light wave to a first object detectable zone defined ahead of the vehicle; and

    an optical unit installed in the vehicle in optical connection with said apparatus body, said optical unit working to direct the light wave transmitted from said apparatus body to a second object detectable zone defined around the vehicle other than the first object detectable zone and to transmit a return of the light wave from an object present within the second object detectable zone to the optical device in said apparatus body.

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