> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://illuminance.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://illuminance.gitbook.io/docs/legal-and-transparency/beyond-numbers-a-real-system/intellectual-property-and-quantum-node-technology.md). # Intellectual Property and Quantum Node Technology Illuminance is not only building infrastructure, but also formalizing its technological developments through intellectual property protection. A patent application has been submitted to the **European Patent Office** for a core component of the system: **Quantum Computing Node for Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computations in the Financial Sector** * **Application number:** EP25227274.5 * **Submission date:** December 25, 2025 *** #### What This Technology Represents The Quantum Node is a key element of the Illuminance architecture. It is designed as a computational unit that: * processes large volumes of market data * supports hybrid quantum-classical calculations * enhances speed and efficiency of decision-making * contributes to distributed system scalability This type of architecture allows the system to go beyond traditional computing limitations and operate with higher performance in complex financial environments. *** #### Why This Matters The patent application reflects a structured approach to: * protecting core technological logic * securing ownership of system components * building long-term technological value It also indicates that the system is not only using existing solutions, but developing its own infrastructure at the architectural level. *** Illuminance combines infrastructure development with intellectual property protection, positioning its technology as a core and protected component of the ecosystem. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://illuminance.gitbook.io/docs/legal-and-transparency/beyond-numbers-a-real-system/intellectual-property-and-quantum-node-technology.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.