Hybrid Quantum-Classical Cloud Platform for Task Decomposition

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Solution Overview

Problem

Access to quantum computing resources is expensive and requires specialized expertise, limiting their accessibility and utilization for solving complex computational tasks effectively.

Innovation Solution

A hybrid computing system that integrates quantum and classical computers, allowing users to access quantum computing resources remotely through a cloud-based platform, where computational tasks are decomposed into quantum and classical components, processed, and solutions integrated, enabling scalable and efficient problem-solving without requiring deep knowledge of quantum computing internals.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If quantum computing resources are directly accessed by users, then computational power and speed are improved, but accessibility and ease of operation deteriorate due to high cost and specialized expertise requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomputational speedVSAvoidaccessibility
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

A cloud-based interface system acts as an intermediary between users and quantum computing resources. This interface includes task submission modules, resource allocation modules, and result retrieval modules that abstract the complexity of quantum computing operations. Users can submit computational tasks through standard interfaces without needing to understand quantum mechanics or quantum programming languages, while the system automatically manages quantum resource allocation and execution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If quantum computing resources are made accessible through a cloud platform, then ease of operation is improved, but system complexity increases due to integration of quantum and classical computing components

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveremote access capabilityVSAvoidhybrid system architecture
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The hybrid computing system is segmented into distinct functional modules: a classical computing layer for task management and preprocessing, a quantum computing layer for specific quantum algorithms, and a cloud interface layer for user interaction. Each layer operates independently with well-defined interfaces, allowing the system to manage complexity through modular architecture while providing simplified access to users.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Productivity

If computational tasks are decomposed into quantum and classical components, then computational efficiency is improved, but task management complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomputational efficiencyVSAvoidtask decomposition and integration
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The task decomposition process is made dynamic and adaptive. The system automatically analyzes incoming computational tasks, identifies suitable candidates for quantum processing based on task characteristics and available quantum resources, and dynamically allocates tasks between quantum and classical processors. This dynamic allocation optimizes computational efficiency while the automated decision-making process manages the complexity of task decomposition without requiring manual intervention.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP3469524B1Methods and systems for quantum ready and quantum enabled computations
Publication Date: 2023.12.13 QB INFORMATION TECH INC
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides methods, systems, and media for allowing access to quantum ready and/or quantum enabled computers in a distributed computing environment (e.g., the cloud). Such methods and systems may provide optimization and computational services on the cloud. Methods and systems of the present disclosure may enable quantum computing to be relatively and readily scaled across various types of quantum computers and users at various locations, in some cases without the need for users to have a deep understanding of the resources, implementation or the knowledge that may be required for solving optimization problems using a quantum computer. Systems provided herein may include user interfaces that enable users to perform data analysis in a distributed computing environment while taking advantage of quantum technology in the backend.