NVIDIA had four patents in connectivity during Q1 2024. NVIDIA Corp has developed systems and interconnects for facilitating quantum computing over classical and quantum communication channels. These systems include network interface cards with optical receivers, embedded processors, and network switches to convert qubit data into binary bit data for output over classical network communication channels. The bi-directional quantum interconnects enable communication between quantum transmitters and receivers with different quantum characteristics, allowing for bi-directional quantum communication over a common channel. GlobalData’s report on NVIDIA gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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NVIDIA grant share with connectivity as a theme is 50% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Network interface card for quantum computing over classical and quantum communication channels (Patent ID: US20240072908A1)
The patent filed by NVIDIA Corp. discloses a network interface card (NIC) apparatus designed to facilitate quantum computing over classical and quantum communication channels. The system includes an optical receiver, an embedded processor, and a network switch. The optical receiver receives qubit data via a quantum communication channel, which is then converted into binary bit data by the embedded processor. The network switch outputs the binary bit data via a classical network communication channel. The NIC apparatus is capable of converting qubit data based on amplitude data, phase data, quantum key distribution (QKD) protocol, and performing key exchange protocols, handshake protocols, and digital signal processing.
Furthermore, the system described in the patent involves a quantum computer and a NIC apparatus communicably coupled via quantum communication channels. The embedded processor within the NIC apparatus can manage the conversion of channels, transmission of RDMA packets to high-performance computing systems, and monitor hop counts for routing. The processing operations performed by the embedded processor are influenced by the quantum hop count. The system aims to enable efficient communication and data processing between quantum and classical systems, showcasing the potential for advancements in quantum computing technology.
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