Photonic Quantum Voice Processing via Beam Splitting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing voice processing systems using classical computing require significant computing resources and time, necessitating more efficient solutions.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a photonic quantum computing system that converts classical binary bits to photonic quantum bits, allowing for parallel processing of voice data through a quantum neural network, resulting in reduced computing time and resource utilization.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If classical computing systems are used for voice processing, then the processing can be performed with conventional hardware, but the computing time and resource utilization increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevoice processing capabilityVSAvoidcomputing time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces classical mechanical computing systems with a photonic quantum computing system. The converter system transforms classical binary voice data into photonic quantum states, which are then processed by quantum neural networks using photonic quantum bits instead of traditional electrical signals, achieving exponential speedup in voice processing tasks

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

Solution Approach 2:

The voice processing system is segmented into distinct functional modules: a converter system for transforming classical data to quantum states, a photonic quantum computing system with beam splitters for parallel processing, and quantum neural networks for pattern recognition. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while working together to solve the time constraint

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If classical computing systems are used for voice processing, then the system architecture remains simple and conventional, but the computing resource utilization increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevoice processing capabilityVSAvoidcomputing resource utilization
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent substitutes energy-intensive classical electrical computing with photonic quantum computing. The converter system encodes voice data into photonic quantum states that propagate through optical waveguides and are manipulated by beam splitters, consuming significantly less energy than traditional CPU/GPU operations while maintaining processing reliability

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

Solution Approach 2:

The system transitions from classical binary dimensions (0 and 1) to quantum superposition dimensions, where photonic quantum bits can exist in multiple states simultaneously. This dimensional expansion allows parallel processing of voice data features, reducing the computational resources needed for tasks like speech recognition and analysis

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

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 approach significantly reduces computing time and resource utilization, achieving about 1000 times increase in computing speed by performing tasks in parallel, thereby enhancing the efficiency of voice processing systems.

Implementation Method 1

The beam splitter is configured to receive the first photon beam and split the first photon beam into a plurality of split photon beams

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectBeam splitting: Interference

Data Source

PatentUS12340796B2Voice processing using photonic quantum computing
Publication Date: 2025.06.24 BANK OF AMERICA CORP
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AI summary

A system and method for voice processing using photonic quantum computing. A method includes receiving voice data represented by classical binary bits. The voice data is converted to a first photon beam including converted voice data represented by photonic quantum bits. The first photon beam is split into split photon beams. The split photon beams are received by a quantum neural network, which includes quantum neural network clusters. The converted voice data is processed by processing the split photon beams. Each of the split photon beams is processed by a respective neural network cluster in parallel. Processing the converted voice data includes extracting voice features. Word embeddings are created based on the voice features. Sentences are determined based on the word embeddings.