Microsoft had 20 patents in quantum computing during Q2 2024. Microsoft Corp’s patents in Q2 2024 focus on innovative technologies such as waste cold recuperation in fuel cell power generation systems for datacenters, computing systems for error correction codes and stabilizer instruments, and physical layouts of Majorana-based qubits for pentagonal tilings. These patents showcase advancements in energy efficiency, quantum computing, and data processing. GlobalData’s report on Microsoft gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

Microsoft had no grants in quantum computing as a theme in Q2 2024.

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Application: Waste cold recuperation in fuel cell based power generation systems for datacenters (Patent ID: US20240206117A1)

The patent filed by Microsoft Corp. describes a waste cold recuperation system for fuel cell-based power generation in data centers. The system involves using liquefied gas as a coolant to cool compute resources in different cryogenic environments, with the vapor phase of the gas being used to fuel fuel cells for generating electrical power. The system is designed to efficiently recover waste cold and convert it into usable energy for the data center's operations.

The waste cold recuperation system includes specific configurations for storing and supplying liquefied gas, controlling the amount of coolant supplied, and ensuring efficient operation of the fuel cells. The system is adaptable to different cryogenic environments and compute resource types, such as quantum computing resources and CMOS systems. Additionally, the patent outlines methods for operating the waste cold recuperation system, emphasizing the recovery of latent and sensible heat associated with the liquefied gas. Overall, the patent highlights an innovative approach to energy recovery and utilization in data center environments, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.

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