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Alarm system for a vehicle

  • US 20060103509A1
  • Filed: 11/17/2005
  • Published: 05/18/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/17/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An alarm system for a vehicle, comprising:

  • a camera mounted in of the vehicle for monitoring other vehicles during operation;

    an image processing unit installed in the vehicle and connected to the camera for processing images received from the camera;

    an electric power source for supplying electricity to the image processing unit and system;

    a prism disposed at a portion in front of the camera;

    optical fibers having a first end connected to the prism and a second end disposed at a portion in each side mirror of the vehicle;

    lenses which are mounted to the second end of each optical fiber disposed in the respective side mirrors;

    an alarm device for alerting a driver of the vehicle according to a control signal received from the image processing unit; and

    a speed sensor for measuring a speed of the vehicle to transmit a speed value to the image processing unit.

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