Quantum Entanglement Authentication for Session Key Generation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current session key generation methods, relying on pseudo-random number generation, are vulnerable to attacks due to the increasing computing power, including the threat of quantum computing, which can replicate session keys and compromise user sessions.

Innovation Solution

The implementation of a quantum entanglement authentication system that generates truly random session keys using entangled quantum particles, ensuring secure communication between computing devices by measuring entangled quantum particles to produce identical random numbers at physically distant devices.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If pseudo-random number generation is used to generate session keys, then the system is easy to implement and computationally efficient, but the security is compromised as increasing computing power enables brute force attacks and key replication

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesession key securityVSAvoidrandom number generation system

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces classical pseudo-random number generation mechanisms with quantum mechanical processes. Specifically, it uses quantum entanglement and the measurement of quantum particles (such as photons) to generate truly random session keys. The quantum system substitutes the classical computational approach, providing fundamental unpredictability that cannot be replicated by increasing computational power, thereby resolving the security vulnerability while maintaining implementation feasibility through established quantum protocols.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Reliability

If truly random numbers are generated using quantum entanglement, then unattainable session keys are achieved, but the device complexity and infrastructure requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesession key securityVSAvoidquantum authentication device

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces quantum authentication devices as intermediary components that bridge classical computing systems and quantum random number generation. These devices serve as mediators that generate quantum-secured session keys locally at each endpoint, eliminating the need for complex quantum communication infrastructure between distant systems. The intermediary device handles the quantum processes while interfacing with standard classical systems, thereby reducing overall manufacturing complexity while maintaining quantum-level security.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 provides unattainable session keys for malicious attackers, enhancing security against quantum computing threats and facilitating the migration to quantum-resistant information systems.

Implementation Method 1

measuring entangled quantum particles comprised by a portable quantum authentication device in order to generate truly random duplicate session keys or seeds

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectQuantum entanglement:

Implementation Method 2

measuring entangled quantum particles comprised by a portable quantum authentication device

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectQuantum measurement:

Data Source

PatentUS11663510B1Systems and methods for quantum one-time pad generation

Publication Date: 2023.05.30 WELLS FARGO BANK NA

AI summary

Systems, apparatuses, methods, and computer program products are disclosed for quantum entanglement authentication (QEA). An example method includes generating, at a first computing device, a first number based on a subset of a first set of entangled quantum particles comprised by a quantum authentication device and associated with the first computing device. Each entangled quantum particle in the first set of entangled quantum particles may be entangled with a respective entangled quantum particle in a second set of entangled quantum particles associated with a second computing device. The example method further includes transmitting an electronic identification of the subset of the first set of entangled quantum particles to the second computing device. In some instances, the example method may further include receiving a second number from the second computing device and authenticating a session between the first computing device and the second computing device in an instance in which the second number corresponds, or is identical, to the first number.