Quantum Processing Unit, Quantum Computing System, and Method for Reading Out States of Qubits
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The European Patent Office published patent EP4433956A1 for IQM Finland Oy, covering a quantum processing unit, quantum computing system, and method for reading qubit states. The patent application was filed by inventors Caspar Ockeloen-Korppi, Johannes Heinsoo, Matthew Sarsby, and Pasi Lähteenmäki. The patent covers G06N classifications relevant to quantum computing models and quantum processor architectures.
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The European Patent Office granted patent EP4433956A1 to IQM Finland Oy for a quantum processing unit and quantum computing system with an associated method for reading out qubit states. The patent covers G06N 10/20, G06N 10/40, and G06N 10/70 classifications and is designated across all EU member states plus associated countries.
Technology companies and quantum computing developers should monitor this patent for potential licensing considerations or to assess freedom-to-operate for competing quantum computing systems. The broad EU designation means the patent could affect quantum computing research and commercialization activities throughout Europe.
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QUANTUM PROCESSING UNIT, QUANTUM COMPUTING SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR READING OUT STATES OF QUBITS
Publication EP4433956A1 Kind: A1 Apr 01, 2026
Applicants
IQM Finland Oy
Inventors
OCKELOEN-KORPPI, Caspar, HEINSOO, Johannes, SARSBY, Matthew, LÄHTEENMÄKI, Pasi
IPC Classifications
G06N 10/20 20220101AFI20230519BHEP G06N 10/40 20220101ALI20230519BHEP G06N 10/70 20220101ALI20230519BHEP
Designated States
AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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