18517745. RANDOM NUMBER GENERATION DEVICE simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
Contents
- 1 RANDOM NUMBER GENERATION DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 RANDOM NUMBER GENERATION DEVICE - 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 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
RANDOM NUMBER GENERATION DEVICE
Organization Name
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Inventor(s)
RANDOM NUMBER GENERATION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18517745 titled 'RANDOM NUMBER GENERATION DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a random number generation device that utilizes photons to generate random numbers. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:
- Photon generation unit: Generates and outputs photons.
- First polarization unit: Converts inputted photons into polarized light in a first polarization direction.
- Second polarization unit: Converts inputted photons into polarized light in a second polarization direction, with the ability to change the direction.
- Photon detection unit: Receives photons outputted from the photon generation unit, detects the photons.
- Random number generation unit: Generates random numbers using the number of photons detected.
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in fields such as cryptography, secure communication, and quantum computing.
Problems Solved
The device provides a reliable and secure method for generating random numbers, which is crucial for encryption and data security.
Benefits
The device offers a high level of randomness and unpredictability in generating random numbers, enhancing the security of cryptographic systems.
Potential Commercial Applications
- "Photon-Based Random Number Generation Device for Secure Communication and Cryptography"
Possible Prior Art
There may be prior art related to photon-based random number generation devices in the field of quantum computing and cryptography.
Unanswered Questions
How does the device handle external interference or noise that could affect the randomness of the generated numbers?
The device's ability to maintain randomness in the presence of external factors is crucial for its practical application in secure systems.
What is the scalability of this technology for large-scale applications such as cloud-based encryption services?
Understanding how well the device can scale to meet the demands of high-volume encryption services is essential for assessing its commercial viability.
Original Abstract Submitted
A random number generation device includes: a photon generation unit to generate and output a photon; a first polarization unit to convert a photon inputted thereto into polarized light in a first polarization direction, and to output this polarized light; a second polarization unit to convert a photon inputted thereto into polarized light in a second polarization direction, and to output this polarized light, the second polarization unit being able to change the second polarization direction; a photon detection unit to receive a photon outputted from the photon generation unit via the first polarization unit and the second polarization unit, and to detect the photon; and a random number generation unit to generate a random number using the number of photons detected by the photon detection unit.
