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System and method for providing two-way communication of quantum signals, timing signals, and public data

US7437081B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2004
Grant dateOct 14, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B10/70
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for providing two-way communication of quantum signals, timing signals, and public data is provided. Generally, the system contains a first public data transceiver capable of transmitting and receiving public data in accordance with a predefined timing sequence, a first optical modulator/demodulator capable of transmitting and receiving timing signals in accordance with the predefined timing sequence, a first quantum transceiver capable of transmitting and receiving quantum signals in accordance with the predefined timing sequence, and a first controller connected to the first public data transceiver, the first optical modulator/demodulator, and the first quantum transceiver. The first controller is capable of controlling the transmission of the public data, the timing signals, and the quantum signals in accordance with the predefined timing sequence.

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