Systems and methods for generating random numbers from astronomical events
First Claim
1. A random data generator comprising:
- (a) means for detecting signals from astronomical events;
(b) means for calculating random data from said signals; and
(c) means for storing said random data.
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Abstract
The invention discloses systems and methods for generating pure random numbers from astronomical events, such as cosmic radiation or solar events. The invention includes a detector, a logic circuit, memory, power supply and a communication device. The detector may be, for example, a solar wind particle detector, an alpha ray detector, a gamma ray etector, or the like. The memory stores data from the detector. The communication device transmits the data. In addition, the logic circuit applies predetermined mathematical rules to the collected data to generate pure random numbers suitable for use in games of chance, horoscopes, astrology, sound or light displays, or other activities. In addition, the logic circuit may encrypt these random numbers before the numbers are transmitted to a receiving device.
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17 Claims
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1. A random data generator comprising:
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(a) means for detecting signals from astronomical events;
(b) means for calculating random data from said signals; and
(c) means for storing said random data.
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2. A random number generator comprising:
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(a) means for detecting signals from astronomical events;
(b) means for calculating random numbers from said signals;
(c) means for storing said random numbers; and
(d) means for distributing said random numbers to receiving means. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A method for generating random data, comprising:
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(a) collecting entropy by detecting signals from astronomical events;
(b) generating random data from the signals using mathematical rules;
(c) storing the random data;
(d) performing digital unbiasing on the random data; and
(e) creating and storing a random data pool from the unbiased random data.
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8. A method for generating random numbers, comprising:
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(a) collecting entropy by detecting signals from astronomical events;
(b) storing the signals;
(c) generating random numbers from the signals using mathematical rules;
(d) storing the random numbers;
(e) performing digital unbiasing on the random numbers;
(f) creating and storing a random number pool from the unbiased random numbers; and
(g) distributing numbers from the random number pool to users. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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10. A method of improving the randomness of games of chance by providing access to pure random numbers generated from astronomical events, comprising:
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(a) detecting signals from astronomical events;
(b) generating random numbers from the signals using mathematical rules;
(c) storing the random numbers;
(d) processing the random numbers to eliminate bias; and
(e) distributing the processed random numbers to operators of games of chance.
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11. A method for generating random data, comprising:
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(a) detecting signals from space phenomena using dedicated sensors located in space;
(b) transmitting the signals to a base station on Earth;
(c) storing the signals;
(d) applying procedures to the signals to generate random data; and
(e) transmitting the random data to one or more end users.
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12. A method for generating random data, comprising:
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(a) receiving signals from space phenomena using dedicated sensors located on Earth;
(b) transmitting the signals to a base station;
(c) storing the signals;
(d) applying procedures to the signals to generate random data; and
(e) transmitting the random data to one or more end users.
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13. A method for generating random data, comprising:
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(a) receiving signals from space phenomena at an existing Earth-based collection facility;
(b) transmitting the signals to a base station;
(c) storing the signals;
(d) applying procedures to the signals to generate random data; and
(e) transmitting the random data to one or more end users.
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14. A method for generating random data, comprising:
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(a) detecting signals from events that are influenced by space phenomena;
(b) transmitting the signals to a base station;
(c) storing the signals at the base station;
(d) applying procedures to the signals to generate random data; and
(e) transmitting the random data to one or more end users. - View Dependent Claims (15)
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16. A method for generating a periodic flow of random numbers, comprising:
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(a) detecting signals from extra-terrestrial sources for use as seeds;
(b) transmitting the seeds to a base station;
(c) storing the seeds;
(d) applying algorithmic calculations to the seeds to generate random numbers; and
(e) transmitting the random numbers to one or more end users.
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17. A method for generating a continuous flow of random numbers, comprising:
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(a) detecting signals from extra-terrestrial events;
(b) transmitting the signals continuously to a base station;
(c) generating a continuous flow of random numbers from the signals; and
(d) transmitting the random numbers continuously to one or more end users.
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