Sensor Cover Heater Layout for Lens Droplet Removal

The heater portion is configured with non-uniform heat generation characteristics, where the heat generation per unit length in the first direction (along the outer periphery on the lower side) is higher than in the second direction (along the outer periphery on the lateral side). This local quality variation optimizes heating efficiency by concentrating heat where most needed while reducing interference with thermistor measurements in other areas.

The heater portion employs an asymmetric configuration where the heat generation amount differs between different directions. Specifically, the heat generation per unit length is higher in the direction along the outer periphery on the lower side compared to the direction along the outer periphery on the lateral side, creating an asymmetric heating pattern that improves overall heating efficiency.

The heater portion implements local quality by having different heat generation characteristics in different regions. The heat generation per unit length varies between the first direction (higher heat generation on the lower side) and the second direction (lower heat generation on the lateral side), optimizing heating efficiency without requiring complex multi-component designs.

The heater portion utilizes parameter changes by varying the heat generation amount per unit length in different directions. This is achieved through designing the heater structure (such as winding density or resistance distribution) to produce higher heat generation in the first direction and lower heat generation in the second direction, thereby improving heating efficiency through parameter optimization rather than structural complexity.