Asynchronous Quantum Information Processing System Reduces QIPU Dead Time
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USPTO published patent application US20260099354A1 by William Joseph Zeng describing an asynchronous approach to implementing quantum algorithms to reduce dead time of quantum information processing units (QIPUs). The system uses a controller to manage multiple parameter sets for quantum programs, allowing the QIPU to continue executing while the controller processes results and determines updated parameters. This approach enables the QIPU to operate with minimal or no idle time.
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USPTO published patent application US20260099354A1 for an asynchronous quantum information processing system that reduces dead time in quantum information processing units (QIPUs). The invention involves a controller determining multiple parameter sets for a quantum program and instructing the QIPU to execute the program for those parameter sets. The controller processes results as they arrive and determines updated parameter sets while the QIPU continues executing remaining parameter sets.
For technology companies and researchers developing quantum computing systems, this patent application describes methods to maximize QIPU utilization by eliminating idle time between quantum program executions. The asynchronous approach allows continuous operation without waiting for sequential result processing, potentially increasing throughput for quantum algorithms and variational methods.
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ASYNCHRONOUS QUANTUM INFORMATION PROCESSING
Application US20260099354A1 Kind: A1 Apr 09, 2026
Inventors
William Joseph Zeng
Abstract
An asynchronous approach to implementing a quantum algorithm can reduce dead time of a quantum information processing unit (QIPU). Multiple parameter sets are determined for a quantum program by a controller and the QIPU is instructed to execute the quantum program for the parameter sets. Results from each program execution are returned to the controller. After one or more results are received, the controller determines an updated parameter set while the QIPU continues executing the quantum program for the remaining parameter sets. The QIPU is instructed to execute the quantum program for the updated parameter set (e.g., immediately, after a current program execution, or after the remaining parameter sets are processed). This asynchronous approach can result in the QIPU having little or no dead time, and thus can make more efficient use of the QIPU.
CPC Classifications
G06F 9/4843 G06N 7/01 G06N 10/00 G06N 10/40 G06N 20/00
Filing Date
2024-09-30
Application No.
18902194
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