Quantum Data Post-Processing for Client-Specific Output Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional quantum computing systems face inefficiencies in processing and analyzing vast amounts of data generated by quantum simulations, making it computationally expensive and inefficient to provide and analyze results.

Innovation Solution

A system comprising a quantum programming component and a post-processing component that adjusts quantum output data based on client system data, generating multiple layers and resolutions of data to optimize output for client requirements, improving processing efficiency and reducing data transmission time.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If quantum simulation generates complete quantum output data, then measurement precision is improved, but loss of time increases due to data transmission delays

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvequantum result accuracyVSAvoiddata transmission time
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system extracts and transmits only the most relevant quantum results to the client system based on client system data indicating information needs, rather than transmitting all quantum output data. This selective extraction reduces transmission time while maintaining accuracy for the specific information the client requires.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The quantum output data is segmented into multiple layers of results with different levels of detail. The system can transmit different segments based on client requirements, allowing the client to receive essential information quickly while having the option to request more detailed segments if needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Manufacturing precision

If all quantum output data is processed and transmitted, then manufacturing precision is improved, but productivity decreases due to processing inefficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata processing accuracyVSAvoidprocessing efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs partial processing by generating and transmitting only the necessary quantum results based on client system data, rather than processing and transmitting all possible output data. This partial action approach maintains sufficient accuracy for client needs while dramatically improving processing efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple layers of quantum data are generated, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveclient requirement flexibilityVSAvoidpost-processing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the level of data processing and transmission based on real-time client system data. The post-processing component adapts its behavior according to client information requirements, selecting appropriate data layers to generate and transmit, thereby providing versatility without requiring all possible processing capabilities to be actively deployed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11551126B2Quantum data post-processing
Publication Date: 2023.01.10 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE CORPORATION
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AI summary

Techniques for quantum data post-processing are provided. In one example, a system includes a quantum programming component and a post-processing component. The quantum programming component receives quantum output data that includes a set of quantum results for a quantum circuit in response to simulation of the quantum circuit. The post-processing component adjusts the quantum output data associated with the quantum circuit based on client system data indicative of information for a client system that consumes the quantum output data.