Abstract: A first node of a network includes a quantum receiver, a classical transceiver, and an initial-key generator that cooperate with a second node of the network to receive an initial key via the quantum receiver. The first node includes a key-series generator that (i) decrypts, with the initial key, a first encrypted key of a series of encrypted keys to generate a first unencrypted key of a respective series of unencrypted keys and (ii) decrypts each subsequent encrypted key of the series of encrypted keys with a preceding unencrypted key of the series of unencrypted keys to generate a subsequent unencrypted key of the series of unencrypted keys. The first node includes one or both of a decryptor and an encryptor. The decryptor decrypts encrypted data using a last unencrypted key of the series of unencrypted keys. The encryptor encrypts unencrypted data using the last unencrypted key.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for quantum key distribution (QKD) in passive optical networks (PONs) are described. A PON may be a point-to-multipoint system and may include a central node in communication with multiple remote nodes. In some cases, each remote node may include a QKD transmitter configured to generate a quantum pulse indicating a quantum key, a synchronization pulse generator configured to generate a timing indication of the quantum pulse, and filter configured to output the quantum pulse and the timing indication to the central node via an optical component (e.g., an optical splitter, a cyclic arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) router). The central node may receive the timing indications and quantum pulses from multiple remote nodes. Thus, the central node and remote nodes may be configured to communicate data encrypted using quantum keys.

Abstract: An ad-hoc wireless network is implemented by a plurality of wireless access points to detect and report failure of a concurrently implemented conventional network. The wireless access points collect and store network status information of the conventional network and send the network status information to a centralized emergency manager when failure of the conventional network is detected. The ad-hoc wireless network may also provide backhaul connectivity to a wireless access point of the failed conventional network for emergency communication.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to systems, methods and software for determining an optimal burst transmission time through a modem, such as a cable modem, a wireless access point, a node in a cable network, or a satellite communication link. Particularly, the present disclosure makes it possible for a burst of queued data, defined as data above a certain percentile of a monitored traffic rate, to be transmitted by the modem at a time that provides the best chance of avoiding a collision with a co-occurring burst of data from another user connected to the same modem. In an embodiment, the systems, methods and software disclosed herein use the optimal transmission time to replace a contention window transmission time, at least for bursty data, or they completely eliminate the need for contention windows, at least for bursty data.

Abstract: A transaction discovery protocol determines when a value r is less than a value a without learning the value of r or a. The protocol (1) receives, at a first computer via a secure communication channel, value ax, where x is a secret key unknown to the first computer; (2) generates vector B where a first entry is the value r, and subsequent entries are equal to the previous entry plus a predefined resolution; (3) generates vector By from the vector B using secret key y, unknown to a second computer, and sends vector By to the second computer; (4) receives vector Byx from the second computer and generates value axy; and (5) completes an agreement between the first computer and the second computer when the value axy is equal to one of the entries in the vector Byx, indicating that the value r is less than the value a.

Abstract: A method for quantum routing is performed by a relay network node that is connected to a plurality of nearest-neighbor network nodes. The method includes receiving, from a source network node of the plurality of nearest-neighbor network nodes, a first command indicating a destination network node. The method includes selecting, based on the destination network node, a next-hop network node from the nearest-neighbor network nodes. The method includes determining a number of current quantum-entangled channels between the relay network node and the next-hop network node. The method includes establishing a new quantum-entangled channel between the relay network node and the next-hop network node in response to the number of current quantum-entangled channels being less than a threshold.

Abstract: A system and method for data collection and aggregation using a distributed network of communications enabled sensors connected to another primary network to achieve a secondary out-of-band monitoring perspective, for example, in power grids. The data collection system includes an aggregation and processing server configured to collect data from a variety of sensors adjacent to the monitored network each sensor includes secondary power such that it can continue data transmission even during power grid outages. The data collection system includes a method for secure real-time data ingest, machine learning enabled analysis, risk assessment, and anomaly detection on a broad geographic scale irrespective of isolated network boundaries.

Abstract: A method is provided for initiating a handover of a wireless device from a first node to a second node in a communication network. The method includes steps of (a) obtaining, at a first time, a (i) speed, (ii) direction, and (iii) first location of the wireless device, (b) determining, relative to the first location, a first signal strength of the second node and a second, higher signal strength of a third node different from the second node, (c) estimating, based on the obtained (i) first location, (ii) speed, and (iii) direction, a second location for the wireless device at a second, subsequent time, (d) confirming that the second location is within a transmission range of the second node, and (e) preempting the handover to the third node by performing, prior to the second time, the handover directly from the first node to the second node.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to apparatus, software and methods for predicting future network traffic. The disclosed apparatus, software and methods alleviate congestion and/or increase overall traffic flow by providing methods for reallocating future idle capacity.

Abstract: A measurement-device-independent quantum key distribution (MDI-QKD) network includes a plurality of user nodes connected to untrusted relay node that performs Bell-state measurements on qubits transmitted by the user nodes. The relay node contains a calibration laser that serves as a wavelength reference for the user nodes. The output of the calibration laser is split into two wavelength-calibration signals, which are transmitted to a pair of user nodes via optical fiber. At each user node, a laser diode used to generate weak coherent pulses is injection-locked with the wavelength calibration-signal, thereby ensuring that the user nodes generate photonic qubits with the same wavelength. The embodiments may be implemented with any encoding scheme compatible with MDI-QKD, such as polarization encoding and time-bin phase-encoding. No auxiliary connections between the user nodes are needed, allowing the MDI-QKD network to be scaled up to many users.

Abstract: An artificial intelligence network operator (aiNO) that autonomously and dynamically acquires network resources on an open marketplace includes software running a machine learning model and a processor that controls backhaul connectivity and a network communication component. In some embodiments, the aiNO facilitates resale of the acquired network resource to end users.

Abstract: A wireless communication network includes a plurality of first electronic devices configured for wireless communication, at least one second electronic device configured for wireless communication, and at least one access point configured to wirelessly receive client data from, and transmit network data to, the plurality of first electronic devices and the at least one second electronic device. The wireless communication network further includes a virtual private wireless communication sub-network that includes the plurality of first electronic devices and excludes the at least one second electronic device. The virtual private wireless communication sub-network is configured to enable each of the plurality of first electronic devices to automatically connect with the wireless communication network.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to apparatus, software and methods for managing multi-channel network traffic to alleviate congestion, improve service quality and make efficient use of channel capacity. The disclosed apparatus, software and methods alleviate congestion and improve service quality by minimizing variance within a channel and/or increase overall traffic flow by minimizing the variance between channels. One or both of these objectives can be accomplished using modern portfolio theory to optimize at least one network usage parameter based on the mean and variance of the parameter(s).

Abstract: An artificial intelligence network operator (aiNO) that autonomously and dynamically acquires network resources on an open marketplace includes software running a machine learning model and a processor that controls backhaul connectivity and a network communication component. In some embodiments, the aiNO facilitates resale of the acquired network resource to end users.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for a quantum Internet router are described. A first network node (e.g., a quantum Internet router) may receive a command from a second network node by a digital information channel indicating a destination network node, a Bell State Measurement (BSM), and a pair of entangled particles establishing a quantum entangled channel between the first and second network nodes. The first network node may determine a third network node to forward the command based on a forwarding table and generate a second BSM based on a QSR operation and a second pair of entangled particles establishing a quantum entangled channel between the first and third network nodes. The first network node may forward, to the third network node, a command indicating the destination network node, the second BSM, and the second pair of entangled particles.

Abstract: Agents, operating on user equipment, and related systems and methods for machine-learning aided autonomous control of mobile network access are disclosed. The agents, systems and methods allow for mobile network resources, which are pre-purchased or purchased in real-time, to be optimized according to a reward function that maximizes quality of experience as a function of price. Mobile network resources purchased in real-time may include spectrum bandwidth sold or auctioned in increments and purchased by UEs as needed.

Abstract: A wireless communication network includes a plurality of first electronic devices configured for wireless communication, at least one second electronic device configured for wireless communication, and at least one access point configured to wirelessly receive client data from, and transmit network data to, the plurality of first electronic devices and the at least one second electronic device. The wireless communication network further includes a virtual private wireless communication sub-network that includes the plurality of first electronic devices and excludes the at least one second electronic device. The virtual private wireless communication sub-network is configured to enable each of the plurality of first electronic devices to automatically connect with the wireless communication network.

Abstract: A first node of a network includes a quantum transmitter, a classical transceiver, and an initial-key generator that cooperate with a second node to transmit an initial key via the quantum transmitter. The first node includes a key-series generator that (i) encrypts a first unencrypted key of a series of unencrypted keys to generate a first encrypted key of a series of encrypted keys and (ii) encrypts each subsequent unencrypted key of the series of unencrypted keys with a preceding unencrypted key of the series of unencrypted keys to generate a subsequent encrypted key of the series of encrypted keys. The encrypted keys are transmitted to the second node. The first node includes one or both of a decryptor and an encryptor. The decryptor decrypts encrypted data using a last unencrypted key of the series of unencrypted keys. The encryptor encrypts unencrypted data using the last unencrypted key.

Abstract: The telecommunications systems, software, and methods are for power-efficient coordinated multipoint transmission, particularly in millimeter-wave small cells. The systems, software, and methods apply portfolio theory to determine an allocation of power to a plurality of transmitters in communication with one or more receivers in a joint transmission configuration, such as a MMW or BF-MMW joint transmission configuration. The systems, software, and methods apply portfolio theory to determine an allocation of power to a plurality of transmitters such that a mean received power, associated with a certain level of variance, is maximized, or the variance of received power, associated with a certain level of mean received power, is minimized.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to systems, methods and software for determining an optimal burst transmission time through a modem, such as a cable modem, a wireless access point, a node in a cable network, or a satellite communication link. Particularly, the present disclosure makes it possible for a burst of queued data, defined as data above a certain percentile of a monitored traffic rate, to be transmitted by the modem at a time that provides the best chance of avoiding a collision with a co-occurring burst of data from another user connected to the same modem. In an embodiment, the systems, methods and software disclosed herein use the optimal transmission time to replace a contention window transmission time, at least for bursty data, or they completely eliminate the need for contention windows, at least for bursty data.