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Vehicle condition detecting apparatus

  • US 6,172,600 B1
  • Filed: 08/29/1997
  • Issued: 01/09/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/29/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A vehicle condition detecting apparatus comprising:

  • means for detecting an image in a rear region behind the vehicle;

    means for processing said image including means for detecting lines indicative of lane boundaries on a road based on density of said image;

    means for providing a warning when distances between the vehicle and said lines exceed predetermined values, respectively; and

    lighting means for lighting the rear region behind said vehicle, said lighting means comprising a near infrared light source.

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