Distributed Network Node Configuration via Photonic Quantum Simulation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Distributed register networks face security threats, inefficiencies, and instability due to misconfigurations and unsuitable node configurations, leading to reduced reliability and efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A system that dynamically analyzes and configures nodes in a distributed network using deep learning and quantum computing to detect anomalies, determine optimal configurations, and deploy them across the network, considering exposure and stability ratings, and controlling nodes through geo and temporal fencing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If quantum computing is used to execute simulation test scenarios, then the productivity and speed of analyzing node configurations is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespeed of analyzing node configurationsVSAvoidcomplexity of quantum computing system
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

A quantum computing intermediary system is introduced to bridge the gap between classical distributed network operations and quantum-enhanced analysis. The quantum computer receives node configuration data, executes simulation test scenarios, and returns optimization results, acting as a specialized mediator that provides quantum computational power without requiring the entire network infrastructure to become quantum-complex.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system segments the node configuration analysis into distinct simulation test scenarios that can be executed independently on the quantum computer. Each scenario tests specific aspects of node configuration (e.g., exposure rating, stability rating), allowing the complex quantum computing task to be divided into manageable, parallelizable units that reduce overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Measurement precision

If deep learning networks are used to determine anomalies, then the measurement precision of detecting node issues is improved, but the loss of time for processing increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprecision of anomaly detectionVSAvoidtime for processing node data
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary actions by continuously monitoring nodes and collecting metadata in real-time before anomalies occur. This ongoing data collection and preliminary analysis prepare the system to quickly process and analyze anomaly data when events occur, reducing the time penalty associated with deep learning processing by having data ready in advance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical or rule-based anomaly detection systems with deep learning networks that use neural processing to identify patterns and anomalies. This substitution enables more precise detection of complex node issues that would be difficult to detect with conventional methods, accepting the computational time cost in exchange for superior detection accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If continuous monitoring of nodes is implemented, then the reliability of detecting changes is improved, but the use of energy increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereliability of change detectionVSAvoidenergy consumption of monitoring system
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements periodic monitoring of node metadata and changes rather than truly continuous monitoring. The quantum computer executes simulation test scenarios at regular intervals or triggered by specific events, providing reliable detection of node configuration changes while reducing energy consumption compared to constant real-time analysis of all node data.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

Data Source

PatentUS20240330727A1System and method for dynamically analyzing and configuring nodes of a distributed network leveraging photonic quantum computing
Publication Date: 2024.10.03 BANK OF AMERICA CORP
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AI summary

A system for dynamically analyzing and configuring nodes of a distributed network leveraging photonic quantum computing is provided. In particular, the system may be configured for identifying one or more nodes of a distributed register network, extracting metadata from the one or more nodes, monitoring the one or more nodes to detect changes to the one or more nodes, determining, via a deep learning network, anomalies associated with the one or more nodes based on the changes, determining target metrics and factors associated with the anomalies, creating simulation test scenarios based on the target metrics, factors, and anomalies, wherein the simulation test scenarios are associated with a plurality of configurations of the one or more nodes, executing the simulation test scenarios in parallel, via a quantum computer, and determining an optimal configuration for the one or more nodes from the plurality of configurations based on executing the simulation test scenarios.