Quantum Computing Access via Natural Language Translation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current systems for data processing, including quantum computing, face challenges in handling high volumes of complex real-time data, requiring significant computing power and technical expertise, and are labor-intensive and costly due to the need for manual coding and scripting, limiting accessibility for non-technical users.

Innovation Solution

A system and method that provides ready access to quantum computers by automating the formatting of data computation requests into a format interpretable by quantum computers, eliminating the need for technical expertise and enabling remote access, using a quantum computation engine to define computational problems, determine machine learning codes, and process them efficiently.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If quantum computers are used for data processing, then computing power and processing speed are improved, but technical expertise and coding requirements increase system complexity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomputing powerVSAvoidtechnical expertise requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a natural language processing intermediary layer that translates user-friendly text queries into quantum computing code. This mediator component allows non-experts to access quantum computing power without needing to understand quantum mechanics or programming languages like Q#, thereby resolving the contradiction between high computing power and high technical barriers.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The system segments the quantum computing access process into distinct layers: a user interface layer for natural language input, a translation layer for code generation, and an execution layer for quantum processing. This segmentation allows each layer to handle specific tasks independently, reducing the overall complexity for end users while maintaining high computing power capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Productivity

If manual coding and scripting are required for quantum computing, then computational tasks can be performed, but labor intensity and costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomputational task executionVSAvoidmanual coding effort
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements self-service automation where the natural language processing engine automatically generates, optimizes, and executes quantum computing code without human intervention. Users simply input their computational requirements in natural language, and the system handles all coding, compilation, and execution steps autonomously, eliminating manual labor while maintaining high productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary actions by pre-compiling and optimizing quantum code templates based on common computational patterns. When a user submits a natural language query, the system matches it against pre-prepared code templates and generates optimized quantum programs in advance, reducing the time and effort required for manual coding and execution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of operation

If quantum computers are accessed remotely via cloud, then accessibility is improved, but configuration and access requirements increase complexity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveremote accessibilityVSAvoidconfiguration requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal natural language interface that works across different quantum computing platforms and cloud providers. This multi-functional interface handles various quantum computing tasks (simulation, optimization, machine learning) through a single unified system, allowing remote access without requiring users to configure platform-specific settings or learn different interfaces, thereby improving ease of operation while reducing complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11687817B2System and method for providing data computation via quantum computers
Publication Date: 2023.06.27 COGNIZANT TECH SOLUTIONS INDIA PVT LTD
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AI summary

A system and a method for providing data computation using quantum computing is disclosed. In particular, the present invention enables client computing devices to readily access quantum computers and perform complex computational tasks using quantum computing. In operation, a computational problem is defined based on one or more inputs received from the client device. The one or more inputs include an objective, and one or more parameters associated with the objective. Further, a category associated with the computational problem is identified. Furthermore, one or more predefined machine learning codes are determined based on the identified category of the computational problem. Finally, the computational problem is encoded into a format interpretable by the quantum computers, and processed by the quantum computers based on the selected one or more machine learning codes to obtain an optimal solution to the computational problem.