Abstract:
This transparent shield device has a windshield that is disposed in the sensing direction of an onboard camera. The windshield has an outer surface that is exposed to the outside. The outer surface has an extended imaging area, which includes the imaging area of the onboard camera, and a surrounding area. Furthermore, the transparent shield device has a water-repellent sticker that is positioned within the extended imaging area and/or a water-attracting coating layer that is positioned within the surrounding area. Liquid droplets deposited on the outer surface can be moved out of the imaging area or prevented from entering the imaging area from the surrounding area.