Quantum Algorithm Code Optimization for Runtime Hotspots

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current computing systems face challenges in optimizing code performance due to limitations in processing complex calculations, particularly in areas like portfolio optimization and cryptography, where traditional methods are inefficient and vulnerable to quantum attacks.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of quantum computing (QC) based optimization systems that identify runtime hotspots, select appropriate QC algorithms, and optimize code using algorithms like Quadratic Unconstrained Binary Optimization, Quantum Approximate Optimization Algorithm, and Quantum Machine Learning to enhance performance and security.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional computing methods are used for code optimization, then current systems can execute code, but they are inefficient and vulnerable to quantum attacks in areas like portfolio optimization and cryptography

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesecurity against quantum attacksVSAvoidoptimization efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional classical computing mechanisms with quantum computing mechanisms. Quantum algorithms are implemented to perform optimization tasks that are intractable for classical computers, providing both enhanced security against quantum attacks and improved optimization efficiency through quantum parallelism and superposition.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the fundamental computational parameters from binary bits to quantum bits (qubits) that exist in superposition states. This parameter change enables the system to handle complex optimization problems and cryptographic tasks with both classical and quantum computational resources, achieving both security and efficiency improvements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If quantum computing algorithms are applied to optimize code, then computational efficiency and security are improved, but the system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomputational efficiencyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the optimization system into distinct modules: quantum algorithm selection, code compilation to quantum circuits, quantum execution, and result interpretation. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies the integration of quantum computing into existing classical systems, reducing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary layer that translates classical optimization problems into quantum algorithms and vice versa. This intermediary abstraction layer hides the complexity of quantum computing details from users while providing simplified interfaces for implementing optimization tasks, thereby reducing perceived system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If quantum algorithms are selected and applied to runtime hotspots, then optimization performance improves, but the difficulty of detecting and measuring performance gains increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoptimization performanceVSAvoidperformance measurement difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDifficulty of detecting and measuring

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements feedback mechanisms that automatically measure and monitor the performance of optimized code segments. By comparing quantum-optimized runtime hotspots against baseline performance and using metrics such as execution time, resource consumption, and optimization quality, the system provides measurable feedback on the effectiveness of quantum algorithms, making performance detection straightforward.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Data Source

PatentUS12039306B1Systems and methods for quantum algorithm based optimization
Publication Date: 2024.07.16 WELLS FARGO BANK NA
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AI summary

Various methods are provided for quantum computing (QC) based code-optimization. One example method may comprise receiving an indication of one or more runtime hotspots in executed code based on one or more QC algorithms, testing a portion of the executed code associated with at least one of the one or more identified runtime hotspots; generating a plurality of performance information indicators comprising information resulting from the testing of the portion of the code; selecting, based on the plurality of performance information indicators, one QC algorithm for the at least one of the one or more identified runtime hotspots; and utilizing the selected QC algorithm for the at least one of the one or more identified runtime hotspots to optimize the at least one of the one or more identified runtime hotspots.