18274871. RECEPTION DEVICE, QUANTUM KEY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DETECTING QUANTUM SIGNAL simplified abstract (NEC Corporation)
Contents
- 1 RECEPTION DEVICE, QUANTUM KEY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DETECTING QUANTUM SIGNAL
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 RECEPTION DEVICE, QUANTUM KEY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DETECTING QUANTUM SIGNAL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Original Abstract Submitted
RECEPTION DEVICE, QUANTUM KEY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DETECTING QUANTUM SIGNAL
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Ken-ichiro Yoshino of Tokyo (JP)
Akihisa Tomita of Hokkaido (JP)
Masahiro Takeoka of Tokyo (JP)
RECEPTION DEVICE, QUANTUM KEY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DETECTING QUANTUM SIGNAL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18274871 titled 'RECEPTION DEVICE, QUANTUM KEY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DETECTING QUANTUM SIGNAL
Simplified Explanation
The patent application aims to prevent eavesdropping in quantum key distribution by implementing a switching processing method to enhance security.
- Decoding unit decodes quantum signal
- Plurality of detectors detect photons of the decoded signal
- Signal processing unit detects bits based on photon detection results
- Control unit switches destinations of decoded signals between detectors
- Control unit switches bits detected based on photon detection results
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in secure communication systems, military communications, financial transactions, and data encryption.
Problems Solved
1. Eavesdropping in quantum key distribution 2. Ensuring secure communication channels
Benefits
1. Enhanced security in quantum key distribution 2. Prevention of unauthorized access to sensitive information 3. Reliable encryption methods for data protection
Potential Commercial Applications
Enhancing cybersecurity systems for businesses Improving data encryption technologies for financial institutions Securing communication networks for government agencies
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing methods of preventing eavesdropping in quantum key distribution?
What are the potential limitations or challenges in implementing this switching processing method in practical quantum communication systems?
Original Abstract Submitted
An object is to prevent eavesdropping in quantum key distribution. A decoding unit decodes a quantum signal incident thereinto. A plurality of detect photons of the decoded quantum signal output from the decoding unit. A signal processing unit detects bits of the decoded quantum signal based on photon detection results of the plurality of detectors. A control unit perform switching processing by switching destinations to which two decoded quantum signals corresponding to one encoding basis are output between the plurality of detectors, and switching the bits detected by the signal processing unit based on the respective photon detection results of the plurality of detectors.
