Abstract: Integrated processing unit captures range images shot by CCD cameras which are respectively provided on front, rear, left and right sides of a vehicle and image processor. Location-allocation unit creates a location-allocation model of an obstacle from the range images and road surface images (heights of images above road surface). Vehicular swept path calculating unit calculates a swept path of each representative point. Collision decision calculates intersection of the obstacle of the location-allocation model with the swept paths of the representative points and judges whether the points cross the obstacle. When a representative point may possibly cross the obstacle, the point is enhanced and displayed together with the obstacle (object) on monitor.

Abstract: Integrated processing unit captures range images shot by CCD cameras which are respectively provided on front, rear, left and right sides of a vehicle and image processor. Location-allocation unit creates a location-allocation model of an obstacle from the range images and road surface images (heights of images above road surface). Vehicular swept path calculating unit calculates a swept path of each representative point. Collision decision calculates intersection of the obstacle of the location-allocation model with the swept paths of the representative points and judges whether the points cross the obstacle. When a representative point may possibly cross the obstacle, the point is enhanced and displayed together with the obstacle (object) on monitor.

Abstract: An apparatus for manufacturing a bulb comprising a mount head including first and second pairs of lead-in wire holes alternately formed in a straight line, a first support mechanism capable of fixing in place lead-in wires inserted in the first pair of lead-in wire holes, and a second support mechanism capable of fixing in place lead-in wires inserted in the second pair of lead-in wire holes, a support mechanism for removably supporting the mount head in a predetermined position, an air cylinder for selectively driving the first and second mechanisms to fix the lead-in wires to predetermined positions relative to the mount head, locating plate on which one end of each lead-in wire inserted in each lead-in wire hole of the mount head abuts, whereby the position of one end relative to the mount head is defined, and an air cylinder capable of engaging the lead-in wires inserted in the first pair of lead-in wires to move the lead-in wires axially toward the mount head.