Abstract: A device for detecting an object includes apparatus for converting a variation of a floating capacity between a sensor consisting of an electrode plate and an object to be detected into a variation of a frequency signal and apparatus for detecting the state of approach of the object in accordance with the attenuation of the frequency signal.

Abstract: A device for detecting voltage fluctuation including a first amplifier for amplifying an input voltage signal, a second amplifier for amplifying the same input voltage signal with a fixed delay time relatively to the first amplifier and a voltage comparator for comparing the respective amplified output voltages to produce a high-level output at the time of increase or decrease of the input voltage signal.

Abstract: A proximity switch device adapted to provide a contactless switching function for an electric device, such as a radio mounted in a vehicle when approached by an object, such as a driver's hand including a floating capacitance detector and an amplified oscillator circuit for converting a change in floating capacitance into a change in frequency signal, a voltage fluctuation detecting circuit for detecting an approach of the object based upon said frequency signal, and a flip-flop switch for switching on and off the electric device whenever an output signal indicating the approach of the object is produced.

Abstract: An apparatus for steering the front and rear wheels of a motor vehicle includes a detector for detecting an effect of operation by a driver of the motor vehicle on the behavior of the motor vehicle, and a rear wheel steering control device for returning the rear wheels to a neutral steering position when a rate of change of a detected output from said detecting means is in excess of a prescribed value. The apparatus may further include another control device for variably controlling the ratio of a rear wheel steering angle to a front wheel steering angle according to a speed of the motor vehicle. The detector comprises a steering angle sensor for detecting a steering angle of the front wheels or a speed sensor for detecting the speed of travel of the motor vehicle. The rate of change of the detected output is calculated by said rear wheel steering control device from time-series steering angle data or speed data produced from information generated by said steering angle or speed sensor.

Abstract: An automotive radar monitor system for monitoring an object or objects running in the front and/or in the rear, left and/or right with respect to the vehicle equipped with the system. The radar monitor system is specifically designed to provide a driver with an indication of the state of an approaching object or objects in the traffic at any given moment by way of an integrally simulated pattern which can be recognized at a glance, together with an audible indication.

Abstract: An FM-CW type radar system, for use in an automotive vehicle, which is specifically designed with a signal processor of relatively simple construction having an improved capability of identifying an object, particularly a plurality of objects, to be identified in suurrounding traffic or road areas. The system is particularly effective in overcoming possible error in detection of the object(s) due to reflected or scattering waves from the road surface or the like as experienced in the general radar navigation system for detecting the approaching or interfering object(s) by the provision of incessant radar monitoring along with the path of travel of the vehicle equipped with the radar system so as to eventually maintain a safe relative distance and/or velocity of that vehicle with respect to the object(s) in the surrounding traffic or road areas.