Accenture Patents Link of Classical and Quantum Computing for Deep Learning

Their second patent in Quantum.   A bit surprising in this space, but companies file patents for all sorts of reasons.    The basic statement of its use below seems obvious.

Accenture Awarded Second U.S. Patent for Quantum Computing 

Patent is for a machine learning module that selects quantum or classical computing for optimal business outcomes

NEW YORK; July 1, 2019 – Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been granted a US patent for a “quantum computing machine learning module” that trains artificial intelligence (AI) models to determine when and how computational tasks would be best handled by quantum computing versus classical computing methods, and route them to the appropriate option. In doing so, it could help organizations understand where quantum computing can have the most impact within their businesses, and when classical computing may still be the best option for a given task.

Accenture’s new patent — U.S. Patent No. 10,275,721 — describes a solution to address the tradeoff between the benefits of using quantum computing versus classical computing resources. By determining when and how to utilize the power of quantum computing, such a system can help perform computational tasks in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible. Additionally, the module described has the ability to learn to prioritize certain tasks. As more advanced and efficient quantum and classical systems are introduced over time, the quantum computing machine learning module can adapt accordingly. ....  "

Silicon Angle further discusses. :    Accenture patents machine learning module for marrying quantum with classical computing   in SiliconANGLE by Mike Wheatley  .... "