Abstract: A feature map decoding method according to the present disclosure may include decoding a metadata and the feature map; performing inverse conversion on a decoded feature map; and restoring features from inverse converted features. Here, a feature distortion compensation is performed on at least one of the decoded feature map, the inverse converted features or restored features.

Abstract: A stacked-type electrode assembly is disclosed. In one embodiment, the electrode assembly includes at least one first electrode plate including i) a first active material coating portion formed on a first base material and coated with a first active material and ii) a first non-coated portion, wherein the first electrode plate has a first width and a first length greater than the first width, and wherein the first electrode plate has upper and lower portions formed in the direction of the first length. The assembly also includes at least one second electrode plate including i) a second active material coated portion formed on a second base material and coated with a second active material and ii) a second non-coated portion, wherein the second electrode plate has a second width and a second length greater than the second width.

Abstract: A jelly-roll type battery unit includes a first electrode plate having a first electrode current collector with a first electrode tab, and a first electrode active material layer on a surface of the first electrode current collector; a second electrode plate having a second electrode current collector with a second electrode tab, and a second electrode active material layer on a surface of the second electrode current collector; and a separator interposed between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate. The electrode tab is incorporated into the electrode current collector in an area of either first or second electrode plate where the corresponding electrode active material layer is not coated. The electrode tab is cut widthwise with respect to the electrode current collector from a center area of the electrode current collector and folded, and an insulating tape is adhered to either surface of the electrode tab.

Abstract: A stacked-type electrode assembly is disclosed. In one embodiment, the electrode assembly includes at least one first electrode plate including i) a first active material coating portion formed on a first base material and coated with a first active material and ii) a first non-coated portion, wherein the first electrode plate has a first width and a first length greater than the first width, and wherein the first electrode plate has upper and lower portions formed in the direction of the first length. The assembly also includes at least one second electrode plate including i) a second active material coated portion formed on a second base material and coated with a second active material and ii) a second non-coated portion, wherein the second electrode plate has a second width and a second length greater than the second width.

Abstract: An electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery comprises lithium salts including LiPF6 and LiBF4; a non-aqueous organic solvent including an organic solvent with high boiling point; and vinylene carbonate. The electrolyte may inhibit battery swelling at high temperature storage and may improve battery cycle-life characteristics.

Abstract: A lithium secondary battery includes a can made of a conductive metal. The can houses an electrode unit having positive and negative electrode plates with a separator interposed therebetween with an electrolytic solution. An upper opening of the can is sealed by a cap assembly. A bottom plate is welded to an outer bottom surface of the can, and a lead plate having a first end welded to the outer bottom surface of the can and a second end connected to a safety device so that the can is electrically connected to the safety device.

Abstract: A jelly-roll type battery unit includes a first electrode plate having a first electrode current collector with a first electrode tab, and a first electrode active material layer on a surface of the first electrode current collector; a second electrode plate having a second electrode current collector with a second electrode tab, and a second electrode active material layer on a surface of the second electrode current collector; and a separator interposed between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate. The electrode tab is incorporated into the electrode current collector in an area of either first or second electrode plate where the corresponding electrode active material layer is not coated. The electrode tab is cut widthwise with respect to the electrode current collector from a center area of the electrode current collector and folded, and an insulating tape is adhered to either surface of the electrode tab.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lithium secondary battery comprising a positive electrode including a material that is capable of reversible intercalation/deintercalation of lithium ions as a positive active material; a negative electrode including a material that is capable of reversible intercalation/deintercalation of lithium ions as a negative active material; and an electrolyte including a lithium salt, a carbonate-based organic solvent, and an isoxazole compound of the following formula (1):

Abstract: An electrode unit and a secondary battery having the electrode unit include a first electrode plate having a first electrode uncoated portion on at least one side of a first electrode collector coated with at least a first electrode active material, a second electrode plate having a second electrode uncoated portion on at least one side of a second electrode collector coated with at least a second electrode active material, and a separator interposed between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate, wherein an insulating separator having at least two folds is located between the first electrode uncoated portion and the second electrode uncoated portion.

Abstract: An electrolyte for a lithium secondary battery comprises lithium salts including LiPF6 and LiBF4; a non-aqueous organic solvent including an organic solvent with high boiling point; and vinylene carbonate. The electrolyte may inhibit battery swelling at high temperature storage and may improve battery cycle-life characteristics.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lithium secondary battery comprising a positive electrode including a material that is capable of reversible intercalation/deintercalation of lithium ions as a positive active material; a negative electrode including a material that is capable of reversible intercalation/deintercalation of lithium ions as a negative active material; and an electrolyte including a lithium salt, a carbonate-based organic solvent, and an isoxazole compound of the following formula (1):

Abstract: An electrode unit and a secondary battery having the electrode unit include a first electrode plate having a first electrode uncoated portion on at least one side of a first electrode collector coated with at least a first electrode active material, a second electrode plate having a second electrode uncoated portion on at least one side of a second electrode collector coated with at least a second electrode active material, and a separator interposed between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate, wherein an insulating separator having at least two folds is located between the first electrode uncoated portion and the second electrode uncoated portion.

Abstract: A separator for a lithium battery having an elastic modulus of 2.0 kgf/mm2 or less, and a lithium battery employing the separator and a method of manufacture thereof are provided.

Abstract: An electrode unit of a secondary battery prevents deviated winding of electrode plates of the electrode unit and prevents the position of an electrode tab from shifting during winding and a secondary battery having the electrode unit. The secondary battery includes an electrode unit having a first electrode plate having a first electrode uncoated portion on at least one side of a first electrode collector coated with at least a first electrode active material, a second electrode plate having a second electrode uncoated portion on at least one side of a second electrode collector coated with at least a second electrode active material, a separator interposed between the first electrode plate and the second electrode plate, and a case accommodating the electrode unit to be sealed and having a terminal portion electrically connected to the electrode unit.

Abstract: A lithium secondary battery includes a can made of a conductive metal. The can houses an electrode unit having positive and negative electrode plates with a separator interposed therebetween with an electrolytic solution. An upper opening of the can is sealed by a cap assembly. A bottom plate is welded to an outer bottom surface of the can, and a lead plate having a first end welded to the outer bottom surface of the can and a second end connected to a safety device so that the can is electrically connected to the safety device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lithium secondary battery comprising a positive electrode including a material that is capable of reversible intercalation/deintercalation of lithium ions as a positive active material; a negative electrode including a material that is capable of reversible intercalation/deintercalation of lithium ions as a negative active material; and an electrolyte including a lithium salt, a carbonate-based organic solvent, and an isoxazole compound of the following formula (1): 1

Abstract: A secondary battery includes a case, a rolled electrode assembly disposed within the case, and an electrode assembly fixing member receiving a portion of the rolled electrode assembly so that expansion and contraction of the rolled electrode assembly can be suppressed during charging and discharging operations of the battery, and deformation of the rolled electrode assembly caused by outer impact can be prevented. The electrode assembly fixing member comprises a cap fitted onto at least one of upper and lower ends of the rolled electrode assembly. The electrode assembly fixing member further comprises a gripper holding the rolled electrode assembly.