Photonic Power Plane for Quantum Signal Isolation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Quantum Random Event Generators face challenges in isolating quantum signals from unwanted environmental influences such as electrical, magnetic, thermal, and vibratory effects, and conventional power sources often interfere with the measurement and amplification circuits, degrading signal quality.

Innovation Solution

The system employs a spherical multi-layered metal alloy enclosure with a light-based power plane using high-output LEDs and photovoltaic cells, completely electrically isolating the signal generation and transmission modules, and using a separate power circuit for data transmission to minimize interference, enabling the injection of additional quantum entropy without distortion.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional electrical power sources and circuits are used to power quantum signal generators, then the system can operate with standard electrical infrastructure, but electrical, electromagnetic, and electrostatic artifacts from the power bus interfere with the quantum signal measurement and amplification circuits, degrading signal quality

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesignal qualityVSAvoidelectrical interference
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the conventional electrical power delivery system with a photonic power delivery system. Light emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted on the interior surfaces of the enclosure provide optical energy that is converted to electrical energy by photovoltaic cells on the quantum signal generator. This substitution eliminates electrical interference from power buses while maintaining reliable power delivery to the sensitive quantum measurement circuits.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces light as an intermediary medium between the power source and the quantum signal generator. Instead of direct electrical connection, electrical energy is converted to optical energy via LEDs, transmitted through the enclosure space, and then converted back to electrical energy by photovoltaic cells. This intermediary photonic transmission path isolates the quantum circuits from electrical artifacts while enabling power delivery.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If the signal generation apparatus is electrically connected to the output device for data transmission, then data can be communicated to external systems, but the connection introduces electrical and electromagnetic artifacts that diminish quantum signal quality

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata transmission capabilityVSAvoidelectromagnetic interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses light as an intermediary for data transmission between the quantum signal generator and external output devices. Optical fibers or free-space optical channels transmit quantum signals without electrical contact, eliminating electromagnetic interference from connection cables while maintaining full data transmission capability to external systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces electrical connection pathways with optical transmission pathways for data communication. Instead of using electrical cables that conduct both power and data but also introduce interference, the system uses photonic channels that carry information without electrical contact, thereby isolating the quantum signal generator from electromagnetic artifacts while preserving ease of operation.

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

3Measurement precision

If standard electrical circuits are used for measuring and amplifying quantum signals, then the system can be built with conventional electronics, but the circuits interfere with themselves and receive interference from external connections, reducing measurement precision

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvequantum signal measurement accuracyVSAvoidcircuit self-interference
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the power delivery function from the signal measurement circuit by using separate photonic power channels. The quantum signal measurement and amplification circuits are powered by photovoltaic cells illuminated by LEDs, rather than by electrical connections to external power sources. This extraction eliminates the harmful interaction between power bus artifacts and measurement circuits, thereby improving measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the power delivery and signal measurement functions into separate pathways. Power is delivered through photonic channels via LEDs and photovoltaic cells, while signal measurement uses dedicated quantum measurement circuits. This segmentation isolates the measurement circuits from power-related interference, reducing self-interference and improving measurement accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This configuration significantly enhances the purity and quality of quantum signals by eliminating external interference, allowing for robust interaction with quantum entanglement-based applications and maintaining signal integrity, while being cost-effective and modularly expandable.

Implementation Method 1

energized by photovoltaic cells receiving power from an array of high-output Light Emitting Diodes

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotovoltaic effect: Photovoltaic Effect

Implementation Method 2

an array of high-output Light Emitting Diodes

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emitting diode effect: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 3

Readings from the signal generator are digitized and transmitted by laser or LED to a receiver apparatus

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLaser: Laser

Data Source

PatentUS12140988B1System using a photon-based power plane and signal transmission mechanism to electro-magnetically isolate and enhance the purity of output from quantum information measurement devices and transmit their data to a computing system
Publication Date: 2024.11.12 VALENTINO JOHN C
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  • US12140988B1 patent drawing
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AI summary

In some illustrative embodiments, a self-powered system is provided that implements a Quantum Signal Generator where said signal generator is powered by a system with no external electrical connections. Other embodiments are as described above.