Abstract: A method for processing video data includes using one or more extended taps in an ALF or a CCALF and performing a conversion between a visual media data and a bitstream based on the extended taps used in the ALF. A syntax element structure in the bitstream contains one or more filters with at least one extended tap. A first syntax element is in the bitstream to indicate whether a filter with at least one extended tap is enabled.

Abstract: A mechanism for processing video data is disclosed. A filter is applied to a video unit. The filter employs an extended tap for a first sample in the video unit and a spatial tap for a second sample in the video unit. A conversion is performed between a visual media data and a bitstream based on the video unit.

Abstract: A mechanism for processing video data is disclosed. One or more extended taps are determined for use in an adaptive loop filter (ALF). A conversion is performed between a visual media data and a bitstream based on the extended tap in the ALF. The extended tap may receive input data from different pictures than the current picture and/or from outside the spatial domain.

Abstract: A two-side coated battery separator that has an adhesive layer on each side is described. The adhesive layer on one side is formed from a different coating formulation than the adhesive layer on an opposite side. In some embodiment, an adhesive layer on one side is formed on top of a ceramic layer and an adhesive layer on the other side is formed directly on the battery separator. A battery comprising this two-side coated battery separator is also described.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are new or improved method for measuring battery separators that are more suitable for modern battery separators and may more accurately predict performance in the battery. Also disclosed are characteristics of an ideal separator that may be measured according to the new or improved methods herein. The ideal separator may comprise one of more of the following properties: low electrical resistance (ER)/?i approaching infinity; ?e approaching zero when the separator is dry or wet with electrolyte; low or no volume (higher Wh/l); low or no weight (high Wh/kg); anti-compression (z-performance, wet); super strong (XYZ direction strength for processing when dry and wet); all temperature stability (mechanical, electrical, and electro-chemical when wet and dry); and ability to apply infinite force when measuring ISR.

Abstract: A battery separator is provided comprising a microporous membrane comprising one or more layers of a polyolefin and a heat dissipation layer affixed to a surface of the microporous membrane, wherein the heat dissipation layer is configured to dissipate heat and reduce thermal propagation within a battery cell. The heat dissipation layer can comprise at least one of a polymer, a phase change material, and/or a high thermal conduction material configured to dissipate heat in or above a normal battery cell operating range.

Abstract: Disclosed is a membrane with one or more dry-process porous layers that comprise (1) a polyolefin and (2) a product formed by reacting two components, which may be a compound with one or more carboxy groups and a compound with one or more epoxy groups. The product may be a reaction network, a three-dimensional reaction network, or a cross-linked network The resulting membrane has improved strength, reduced splittiness, or both improved strength and reduced splittiness. The membrane may be used in a battery, capacitor, HVAC, filtering device, or textile. Methods for making the membrane are also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a solution for video processing. A method for video processing is proposed. The method includes: determining, during a conversion between a video unit of a video and a bitstream of the video unit, information of a previously coded picture associated with the video unit; during a filtering process, filtering at least one sample in a current picture associated with the video unit based on the information; and performing the conversion based on the filtered at least one sample.

Abstract: A battery separator is provided comprising a microporous membrane comprising one or more layers of a polyolefin and a heat absorption layer affixed to a surface of the microporous membrane, wherein the heat absorption layer is configured to absorb heat and reduce thermal propagation within a battery cell. The heat absorption layer can comprise at least one of a phase change material or a high heat capacity material configured to absorb heat in or above a normal battery cell operating range.

Abstract: In one aspect, a method of measuring the internal short resistance of a battery separator comprising one or more layers of a polyolefin is provided. A method comprises applying a force via a force component comprising a ball to a test stack, the test stack comprising an anode, a separator, and a cathode, deforming the test stack until an electrical short occurs, and determining an ISR value for the separator, the value corresponding to an overall ISR, or at least in one of the MD, TD, or Z-direction.

Abstract: In one aspect, a battery separator comprises a microporous membrane having one or more layers of a polyolefin, wherein the microporous membrane has an electrical resistance (ER) of less than 10 ?/mm at a compression pressure of 1,000 lbs. In some embodiments, the microporous membrane has an electrical resistance of less than 25 ?/mm at a compression pressure of 5,000 lbs, an electrical resistance of less than 37 ?/mm at a compression pressure of 7,500 lbs, and/or an electrical resistance of less than 47 ?/mm at a compression pressure of 10,000 lbs. In some embodiments, the microporous membrane exhibits a compression from about 5% to about 10% under a stress of 8 N/mm2, and wherein the microporous membrane exhibits an elastic recovery from 50% to 100%.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for video processing. A method for video processing is proposed. The method comprises: determining, during a conversion between a current video part of a video and a bitstream of the video, a process applied to the current video part at least based on coding information of the current video part, the determined process comprises at least one of an upsampling process or an enhancement process; and performing the conversion based on the determined process. The method in accordance with the present disclosure improves the coding process of the current video unit. Compared with the conventional solution, the proposed method can advantageously improve the coding efficiency and an image/video of larger size with more pixels and better visual quality is achieved.

Abstract: 2. A composite for forming an improved semi-solid state electrolyte. The composite has a layer formed including lithium metaphosphate (LiPO3). The layer may include a mixture of LiPO3 and PEO. The composite may be wet with liquid electrolyte to form the semi-solid state electrolyte. When used in a semi-solid state battery, the semi-solid state electrolyte provides beneficial results, including improved cycle life and less lithium dendrite growth. Another composite for forming an improved semi-solid state electrolyte has a layer formed including LiTaO3 and LiNbO3. Yet another composite has a single layer formed to include a mixture of a polyethylene oxide and a lithium-containing salt, including a lithium salt including niobium, tantalum, or mixtures thereof. Such composites may be wet with liquid electrolyte to form the semi-solid state electrolyte.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for video processing. A method for video processing comprises: determining, during a conversion between a current video block of a video and a bitstream of the video, a first filter shape from a plurality of filter shapes; determining, based on the first filter shape, a first filter for coding a first sample of the current video block, a value of a clip parameter of the first filter being dependent on the first filter shape; and performing the conversion based on the first filter. Compared with the conventional solution, the proposed method can advantageously improve the performance of the filtering tool.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for video processing. A method for video processing comprises: determining, from a plurality of filter shapes during a conversion between a current video block of a video and a bitstream of the video, a first filter shape for coding a first sample of the current video block; and performing the conversion based on the first filter shape. Compared with the conventional solution, the proposed method can advantageously improve the performance of the filtering tool.

Abstract: A heat-resistant sticky coating for use on a membrane or lithium ion battery separator is disclosed. The coating has at least improved dry adhesion to an electrode for a lithium ion battery. The coating includes heat-resistant particles with a water-soluble sticky polymer on their surface. The water-soluble sticky polymer may be a polyethylene oxide (PEO). The coating may also include particles of water-insoluble sticky polymer. The water-insoluble sticky polymer may be a polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) homopolymer, copolymer, or terpolymer. The water-insoluble sticky polymer may be in the same layer of the coating as the heat-resistant particles with the water-soluble sticky polymer on their surface, or it may be in a different layer. A method for forming the heat-resistant sticky coating is also disclosed.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a solution for processing video data. A method for processing video data is proposed. The method comprises: constructing, based on a plurality of intra prediction modes, a candidate list for a current block of a video, the number of the plurality of intra prediction modes being smaller than a preset value; and performing a conversion between the current block and a bitstream of the video based on the candidate list, an intra prediction mode of the current block being derived based on neighbouring samples of the current block. Compared with the conventional solution, the proposed method can advantageously improve the coding efficiency.

Abstract: A mechanism for processing video data is disclosed. The mechanism determines to apply a bilateral filter and a cross component sample adaptive offset (CCSAO) filter to samples in a current block of a current picture. The bilateral filter includes filter weights that vary based on a distance between surrounding samples and a central sample and differences in intensities of the surrounding samples and the central sample. A conversion is performed between a visual media data and a bitstream based on the bilateral filter and the CCSAO filter.

Abstract: A method of processing media data. The method includes filtering a sample of a video unit using one or more virtual filters of a fusion mode to produce a filtering result; and performing a conversion between a video including the video unit and a bitstream of the video based on the sample as filtered. A corresponding video coding apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of processing media data. The method includes fusing a plurality of intermediate filtering results of an adaptive loop filter (ALF) processing unit with a fusion mode to generate a final filtering result; and performing a conversion between a video including the ALF processing unit and a bitstream of the video based on the final filtering result. A corresponding video coding apparatus and non-transitory computer-readable recording medium are also disclosed.