How to Build a Room-Temperature Quantum-Like Computer with Regular Electronics
This patent describes an integrated circuit and method for performing 'quantum analog computing' at room temperature using conventional electronic components like resistors, inductors, capacitors, and switches, arranged in a specific network.
Original patent title: “Quantum analog computing at room temperature using conventional electronic circuitry”
This patent describes an integrated circuit and method for performing 'quantum analog computing' at room temperature using conventional electronic components like resistors, inductors, capacitors, and switches, arranged in a specific network. Owned by Technologies Infinityq with 20 claims and 1 forward citation, and it is expected to expire in 2041.
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What does this patent actually cover?
This integrated circuit performs 'quantum analog computing' by using a network of interconnected 'qubits' (ClaimclaimA numbered sentence at the end of a patent that legally defines what the inventor owns. The most important section.Read more → 1). Each qubit is built from standard electronic parts: resistors, inductors, capacitors, and a switch (Claim 1). These qubits are connected in a specific pattern, like a Hopfield network, where each qubit can connect to all others (Claim 2, 3). The circuit is designed to operate at normal room temperatures, between 0 and 30 degrees Celsius (Claim 6, 7). To compute, an initial voltage is set for each qubit (Claim 9), and the system then settles into a stable state. The final voltages on the qubits are measured to determine the solution to a problem (Claim 10). For example, this could be used to find the best solution in a complex optimization problem.
The gap
What does this patent NOT cover?
- Does not cover 'true' quantum computers that rely on quantum mechanical phenomena like superposition and entanglement for computation.
- Does not cover quantum computing systems that require extremely cold (cryogenic) temperatures to operate.
- Does not cover qubits that are specifically designed for error correction, as the claimsclaimsThe numbered statements at the end of a patent that legally define what the inventor owns.Read more → state no qubit is used for this purpose (ClaimclaimA numbered sentence at the end of a patent that legally defines what the inventor owns. The most important section.Read more → 18).
- Does not cover integrated circuits where individual qubits are not composed of resistors, inductors, capacitors, and a switch.
- Does not cover connectivity topologies that are not 'all-to-all' or a Hopfield network, as these are specified in the claimsclaimsThe numbered statements at the end of a patent that legally define what the inventor owns.Read more → (ClaimclaimA numbered sentence at the end of a patent that legally defines what the inventor owns. The most important section.Read more → 3, 11, 13).
These exclusions are unique to PatentBrief — derived from the actual claim language, not patent-office boilerplate.
Key facts
What made this novel
The clever part is creating an 'analog of quantum behavior' using common electronic components (resistors, inductors, capacitors, switches) and operating them at room temperature. This avoids the extreme environmental and hardware challenges of true quantum computers, making quantum-inspired computation potentially much more practical.
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Real-world examples
Specialized integrated circuits for solving optimization problems
Hardware accelerators for machine learning algorithms
Simulations for drug discovery and materials science
Energy grid optimization systems
Why it matters
The bigger picture
This patent aims to make quantum-like computing more accessible. Traditional quantum computers require incredibly cold temperatures and specialized hardware, making them expensive and complex. By using conventional electronics like CMOS and operating at room temperature, this technology could significantly lower the cost and complexity of building systems that can tackle problems currently suited for quantum computers. This could open up new possibilities for solving complex optimization challenges in various industries.
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May 28, 2021
Market context
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Technologies Infinityq Inc. is the assigneeassigneeThe entity that owns the patent — usually the inventor's employer or a company.Read more → of this patent, indicating their focus on developing this specific approach to quantum analog computing. Other companies and research institutions in the broader field of 'quantum-inspired' or 'neuromorphic' computing are also exploring ways to achieve high-performance computation using classical hardware that mimics quantum or biological systems.
Market impact
If successful, this technology could significantly expand the market for quantum-inspired computing by making it more affordable and accessible. It could enable a new class of specialized hardware that can solve complex problems faster than traditional computers, without the prohibitive costs and infrastructure of true quantum computers. This could lead to new product categories in optimization, AI acceleration, and scientific simulation, potentially challenging the dominance of purely classical approaches for certain computational tasks.
Claim 1 — Plain English
What this patent covers
This integrated circuit performs 'quantum analog computing' by using a network of interconnected 'qubits' (Claim 1). Each qubit is built from standard electronic parts: resistors, inductors, capacitors, and a switch (Claim 1). These qubits are connected in a specific pattern, like a Hopfield network, where each qubit can connect to all others (Claim 2, 3). The circuit is designed to operate at normal room temperatures, between 0 and 30 degrees Celsius (Claim 6, 7). To compute, an initial voltage is set for each qubit (Claim 9), and the system then settles into a stable state. The final voltages on the qubits are measured to determine the solution to a problem (Claim 10). For example, this could be used to find the best solution in a complex optimization problem.
The clever bit
The clever part is creating an 'analog of quantum behavior' using common electronic components (resistors, inductors, capacitors, switches) and operating them at room temperature. This avoids the extreme environmental and hardware challenges of true quantum computers, making quantum-inspired computation potentially much more practical.
What it does not cover
- Does not cover 'true' quantum computers that rely on quantum mechanical phenomena like superposition and entanglement for computation.
- Does not cover quantum computing systems that require extremely cold (cryogenic) temperatures to operate.
- Does not cover qubits that are specifically designed for error correction, as the claims state no qubit is used for this purpose (Claim 18).
- Does not cover integrated circuits where individual qubits are not composed of resistors, inductors, capacitors, and a switch.
- Does not cover connectivity topologies that are not 'all-to-all' or a Hopfield network, as these are specified in the claims (Claim 3, 11, 13).
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Citation count
6/40
Early citations
Claim breadth
13/20
Broad claimsclaimsThe numbered statements at the end of a patent that legally define what the inventor owns.Read more →
Recency
0/20
Older than 20 years
Assignee scale
0/20
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PatentBrief Impact Score — based on citation count, claim breadth, recency, and assignee scale. Not a legal assessment.
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What this patent might be worth
$62K – $200K
Midpoint $125K · 14.6 yr remaining · industry ×1.6
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KAPANOVA, K., & SELLIER, J. How to Build a Room-Temperature Quantum-Like Computer with Regular Electronics (U.S. Patent No. 20,230,229,951). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. https://patentbrief.org/patent/us/20230229951/quantum-analog-computing-at-room-temperature-using-conventional-electronic-circu
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What does How to Build a Room-Temperature Quantum-Like Computer with Regular Electronics cover?
This patent describes an integrated circuit and method for performing 'quantum analog computing' at room temperature using conventional electronic components like resistors, inductors, capacitors, and switches, arranged in a specific network.
Who owns patent US 20230229951?
This patent is owned by Technologies Infinityq.
When does this patent expire?
This patent is expected to expire on May 28, 2041, when the invention enters the public domain.
What is patent US 20230229951 cited by?
This patent has been cited by 1 later patents that build on its ideas.
What problem does this patent solve?
This patent aims to make quantum-like computing more accessible. Traditional quantum computers require incredibly cold temperatures and specialized hardware, making them expensive and complex. By using conventional electronics like CMOS and operating at room temperature, this technology could significantly lower the cost and complexity of building systems that can tackle problems currently suited for quantum computers. This could open up new possibilities for solving complex optimization challenges in various industries.
What does this patent NOT cover?
Does not cover 'true' quantum computers that rely on quantum mechanical phenomena like superposition and entanglement for computation.
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