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Applied Communication Sciences Wins Edison AwardOct 05, 2012 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Applied Communication Sciences announced that it will receive an Edison Patent Award for its research that makes quantum communications practical and scalable in fiber optic networks while reducing infrastructure costs. Sponsored by the Research & Development Council of New Jersey, the honor is the company's second Edison Award and will be presented November 8. As the former Telcordia Advanced Technology Solutions, Applied Communication Sciences previously received an Edison Award for its work in energy storage technology. This year's award is in the Emerging Technology category and recognizes the company's "Distributable Quantum Relay Architecture" (U.S. Patent 8,103,172), which enables the use of widely distributed quantum relay or repeater stations along a fiber link or network to significantly increase the distance over which quantum communications can be established. This technology also reduces the number of lasers required, providing a major cost advantage for network operators. Two of the inventors, Matthew Goodman and Robert Runser, have moved on to public service in government research. The other half of the team members, Thomas Chapuran and Nicholas Peters, continue their research at Applied Communication Sciences. The inventors will receive their award as a team at the Council's 50th Anniversary Celebration on at the Liberty Science Center outside New York City. The ceremony will include an original film highlighting the patent and its inventors. "For decades now, the Council has made it a priority to recognize the contributions of New Jersey researchers from academia, industry and government laboratories, and this year is in keeping with that tradition," said Council President Anthony Cicatiello. "The individuals and inventors being honored are changing the world." "This is deep research at its finest," said Brent Greene, President and CEO at Applied Communication Sciences. "Exploiting quantum presents some of the most complex technical issues in our industry. This patent exemplifies the kind of technical brilliance that makes our company so distinct." More information: www.appcomsci.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) |