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Three-dimensional object detection device

  • US 9,349,059 B2
  • Filed: 07/24/2013
  • Issued: 05/24/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/27/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A three-dimensional object detection device comprising:

  • an image capturing unit configured to capture images of an area including a right-side detection area or a left-side detection area rearward of a vehicle;

    a three-dimensional object detection unit programmed to detect a three-dimensional object based on the images acquired by the image capturing unit;

    a high-luminance area assessment unit programmed to assess whether one of the right-side detection area and the left-side detection area includes a high-luminance area complying with a predetermined reference, and—

    if one of the right-side detection area and the left-side detection area includes the high-luminance area—

    to selectively designate the one of the right-side detection area and the left-side detection area as a first detection area and the other of the right-side detection area and the left-side detection area as a second detection area, the high-luminance area corresponding to a bright environment illuminated by light; and

    a controller programmed to selectively suppress detection of the three-dimensional object based on image information of the first detection area, and to maintain or promote detection of the three-dimensional object based on image information of the second detection area.

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