6. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
What Resources can Help?
Analytic and Knowledge-based Tools (Examples)
Ideal Design (Analytic Tool): The gap between the current design and
the ideal system should be reduced to zero. The ideal system provides
the desired function without existing. The model becomes a goal to
attain, shattering many traditional images of the most efficient system.
In other words, function is ideally performed by already existing
resources. The concept of the ideal design should be consciously
included during any innovation process. Ideality is defined as the sum
of a system’s useful functions divided by the sum of its undesired
effects. Stating the ideal final result and backing away from it as little
as possible offers a different technical challenge than the one offered
by the technical contradiction matrix.
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7. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
All Useful Functions
Ideality =
All Harmful Functions
All systems evolve toward increasing Ideality
Ideal System: Function is done without existing
Near Ideal solutions often utilize existing resources
7
8. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
RESOURCES
Financial
Human
Business assets
Technical
8
9. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
RESOURCES
Financial Investment
Human Cash reserve
Business assets Loans
Technical
Barter
Other
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10. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
RESOURCES
Financial People you know - your
Human network
Business assets Allies
Technical Experts (inside and
outside your company)
Test and implementation
helpers
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11. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
RESOURCES
Financial
Equipment
Human
Facilities
Business assets
Technical
Inventory
Information - Intellectual
property
11
12. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
RESOURCES
Financial
Substances
Human
Business assets
Fields
Technical Space
Time
Information
Functions
12
13. W H A T IS ID EA LIT Y?
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
Ideality
All Useful Functions
= All Harmful Functions
The ideal system performs a required function
without actually existing. The function is often
performed using existing resources. ALL
systems evolve in this direction over time by
resolving contradictions.
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14. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
CHAMBER DESTRUCTION PROBLEM
Container
Acid
Specimen
14
15. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
CHAMBER DESTRUCTION PROBLEM
Acid
Specimen
15
16. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
CHAMBER DESTRUCTION PROBLEM
Acid
Specimen/
Container
16
17. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
LET’S LOOK AT WHAT WE DID
Eliminated what was not functional (the chamber was not really
necessary)
Used the resources of the system at hand (more later on this topic)
Used geometric effects as resources
Used physical effects
fluidity of acid
gravity
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18. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
EXAMPLES OF ERGONOMIC AND
HUMAN FACTOR IDEALITY
The machine recognizes the user and instructs
and/or orients automatically
The pedal adjusts automatically to the user
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19. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
HOW DO WE GET TO IDEALITY?
TRIZ provides two general approaches for achieving
close-to-ideal solutions (that is, solutions which do
not increase system complexity):
Use of resources
Use of physical, chemical, geometrical and other effects
(remember the Waissenberg effect?)
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20. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
WHAT’S A RESOURCE FROM A
TRIZ PERSPECTIVE?
A resource:
is any substance (including waste) available in the system or
its environment
has the functional and technological ability to jointly perform
additional functions
is an energy reserve, free time, unoccupied space,
information, etc.
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21. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
RESOURCES -- WIRE EXAMPLE
Copper Wire
Problem Zone
Voltage &
Current Air
HANDOUT
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22. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Copper
Contaminates
Type
Amount
Diameter
Length
Shape of wire
Wire Amount
Form of excitation signal
Current (A/C)
Voltage Frequency
Amount
Air Form of excitation signal
(A/C)
Frequency
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon
Temperature, Pressure,
Velocity, Speed
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23. DERIVATIVE RESOURCES
-- WIRE EXAMPLE
PLATFORM 1: II (5) Copper
Contaminates
Type
Amount Resistance
Diameter
Length Magnetic Field
Shape of wire
Wire Amount
Form of excitation signal
Current (A/C)
Voltage Frequency Oxidation
Amount
Air Form of excitation signal Moisture
(A/C)
Frequency CO/CO2
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen Cooling/Heat
Carbon Dissipation
Temperature
Pressure, Velocity, Speed
23
24. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
RESOURCE CHECKLIST
Substances
Fields
Space
Time
Information
Functional
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25. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
SYSTEM RESOURCES
When a system’s resources are depleted, it will
probably be replaced
Tracking system resources is a good way to
predict when a system may be replaced,
challenged, or significantly modified
Sometimes it’s a matter of just seeing the
resource, other times it’s a matter of figuring out
how to use it (ex: field and information
generation, Navy example)
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26. PILL INSPECTION WORKSTATION
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
Vibratory feed move pills around an internal spiral to top of vibratory bowl where
the pills are discharged and slide down an incline plane onto a conveyor. As the
pills go by, the inspectors identify and remove the damaged pills.
Damaged Pills
Conveyor
Trash Can
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27. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
GOOD PILLS/BAD PILLS
What is IDEALITY?
What are the RESOURCES we have?
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28. PILL INSPECTION WORKSTATION
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
Vibratory feed move pills around an internal spiral to top of vibratory bowl where
the pills are discharged and slide down an incline plane onto a conveyor. As the
pills go by, the inspectors identify and remove the damaged pills.
Damaged Pills
Conveyor
Trash Can
28
29. AN ELEGANT SOLUTION--
THE PILL INSPECT ITSELF
Change the escapement for the vibratory bowl so that the pills are ejected
standing on their edge. Move the conveyor 3 inches. Pills that are round will
roll at a velocity that allows them to jump to the conveyor. The pills that are
chipped will slide or will roll at a lower velocity and fall into the trash.
Resource:
Velocity of the sliding or rolling pills
Function (inspection of pills) is
performed without the system
(human inspectors or video
inspection system).
Trash Can
PLATFORM 1: II (5) 29
31. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
What Resources can Help?
Analytic and Knowledge-based Tools (Examples)
Su-Field Analysis (Analytic Tool): Substance-field analysis is an
analytic tool for modeling problems related to existing technological
systems. Every system is created to perform some functions. The
desired function is the output from an object or substance (S1), caused
by another object (S2) with the help of some means (type of energy,
F). Substances are objects of any level of complexity. They can be
single items or complex systems. The action or mans of accomplishing
the action is called a field. Su-field analysis provides a fast, simple
model to use for considering different ideas drawn from the knowledge
base.
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32. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
The Substance-Field (Su-field)
Model
Substance-Field (Su-field) Analysis is a TRIZ analytical tool
for modeling problems related to existing technological
systems.
Every system is created to perform some functions. The
desired function is the output from an object or substance
(S1), caused by another object (S2) with the help of some
means (types of energy, F).
The general term, substance has been used in the classical
TRIZ literature to refer to some object.
Substances are objects of any level of complexity. They can
be single items or complex systems. The action or means of
accomplishing the action is called a field.
Su-field Analysis provides a fast, simple model to use for
considering different ideas drawn from the knowledge base.
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33. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
The Substance-Field (Su-field)
Model
The simplest useful system is composed of three
elements - the two substances and the field:
33
34. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
The Substance-Field (Su-field)
Model
Model of an incomplete useful system
Model of the simplest system having a harmful action
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35. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
The Substance-Field (Su-field)
Model
This analysis is used to zoom in on the zone of interest.
However, the analysis can be applied to system as well as
component levels of abstraction. This is often at the
interface between the two substances.
For complex systems there is a Su-field Model for all the
zones of interest.
Two substances and a field are necessary and sufficient to
define a working technical system.
The formation of this trilogy can be found in the early work
of the mathematician Ouspensky
The triangle is the smallest building block for trigonometry,
as well as for technology.
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36. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
The Substance-Field (Su-field)
Model
There are four basic models:
1. Effective complete system.
2. Incomplete system (requires completion or a new system).
3. Ineffective complete system (requires improvement to create the
desired effect).
4. Harmful complete system (requires elimination of the negative
effect).
If there is a problem with an existing system and any of the
three elements are missing, Su-field Analysis indicates
where the model requires completion and offers directions
for innovative thinking.
If there is an innovative problem and the system has the
three required elements, Su-field Analysis can suggest
ways to modify the system for better performance. This is
particularly true if radical changes in the design are
possible.
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37. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
The Substance-Field (Su-field)
Model
There are four steps to follow in making the Su-
field Model:
1. Identify the elements. The field is either acting upon both
substances or is within substance 2 as a system.
2. Construct the model. After completing these two steps, stop
to evaluate the completeness and effectiveness of the
system. If some element is missing, try to identify what it is.
3. Consider solutions from the 76 Standard Solutions.
4. Develop a concept to support the solution.
In following Steps 3 and 4, activity shifts to other
knowledge-based tools.
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38. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
76 Standard Solutions
The “76 Standard Solutions” of TRIZ were compiled by G.S. Altshuller and
his associates between 1975 and 1985. They are grouped into 5 large
categories as follows:
3. Improving the system with no or little change: 13 standard solutions
5. Improving the system by changing the system: 23 standard solutions
7. System transitions: 6 standard solutions
9. Detection and measurement: 17 standard solutions
11. Strategies for simplification and improvement: 17 standard solutions
Total: 76 standard
solutions 38
40. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
What Resources can Help?
Analytic and Knowledge-based Tools (Examples)
Patterns of Evolution (Knowledge-based Tool): If the goal is to gain
a competitive advantage with a new design that is a quantum leap
improvement over the current product offering, then the knowledge
contained in the patterns of technological evolution is the most
effective tool. The patterns are generic enough that they are also
valuable in non-technical applications. Common themes of product /
technology evolution provide a window into the future of other
products. By identifying the current position of today’s product design
within an evolutionary pattern, it is possible to predict future designs
along this pattern. By understanding the eight fundamental patterns of
evolution it is possible to design tomorrow’s products today.
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41. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
How can Products / Processes
be Improved?
Technology Evolution
Identify the most appropriate level of invention / innovation to
focus research effort, and direct the research effort to achieve
this.
41
43. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
L1: Regular
Definition
Level 1 includes routine design problems solved, after a few dozen attempts, by
methods well known within the specialty or within a company. Approximately 32%
of the solutions occurred at this Level (based on patents reviewed between 1956
and 1969). Such solutions represent most recurrence & small changes of the
earlier known prototype without its essential variations. Usually patents at the first
Level are solved by trading off one subsystem (element, operation, etc.) for
something else (as most engineers traditionally do)
Example
The ability to change the size of lead shoes for divers by adjusting their length was
developed. (It is interesting that this development did not occur until the 1960s,
some 70 years after the invention of divers' shoes; for 70 years all divers used
uncomfortable shoes of the same size)
43
44. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
L2: Improvement
Definition
Development of an existing technique (approximately 45% of the solutions; a few
hundred attempts). The earlier known prototype is changed qualitatively but not
substantially, usually due to application of uncommon methods from the same
engineering field as the technique with some additional knowledge from the
inventor's specialization and/or some creative effort. Level 2 solutions offer small
improvements to an existing technique by reducing a contradiction inherent in the
technique but requiring an obvious compromise; such solutions require knowledge
of only a single engineering field. The existing technique is slightly changed,
including new features that lead to definite improvements
Example
Welding two different metals together (such as copper & aluminium) can present a
challenge. One useful technique is to use a spacer made of a metal that can be
welded to each of the incompatible metals
44
45. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
L3: Invention Within Paradigm
Definition
Essential improvement & radical change of the earlier prototype utilizing the
methods or knowledge from other disciplines, sometimes far from the major
engineering field or industry of the technique (approximately 18% of the solutions;
dozens of thousands of attempts). The changes are considerable & result in a new
quality. Level 3 inventions significantly improve existing techniques, often through
the introduction of an entirely new subsystem that usually is not widely known
within the industry of the inventive problem. Novelty exists here from: (a) removal
of false restrictions or resolution of contradictions; (b) Expansion of the sphere of
application of the prototype; and (c) Inclusion of the prototype as part of a whole -
association of the prototype with similar or alternative systems. The solution
causes a paradigm shift within the engineering field. Level 3 innovation lies
outside an industry's range of accepted ideas & principles
Example
Cattle feed consists of various cut grasses which must be mixed by special
equipment. Producing the grass mixture by sowing the various grasses together
yields a crop that is difficult to till. Furthermore, one grass species may inhibit the
others. The grasses can be sown in parallel strips & then harvested across the
strips. Thus, the grasses are mixed in the receiving bin of the mower
45
46. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
L4: Breakthrough Outside Paradigm
Definition
Radical change of the prototype. A new idea that has practically nothing in
common with the prototype. Creating a new technique generation, the solution
usually cannot be obtained in engineering but rather can be found in science
(approximately 4% of the solutions; several hundred thousand attempts). Novelty
exists here from replacement of a technique that carried out the primary function of
the prototype. Level 4 solutions are breakthroughs, lie outside a normal paradigm
of the engineering field, and involve use of a completely different principle for the
primary function. In Level 4 solutions, the contradiction is eliminated because its
existence is impossible within the new system. That is, Level 4 breakthroughs use
physical or other effects that have previously been little known engineering
Example
An electromechanical relay element has a finite number of switching cycles.
Substituting a cheap semiconductor relay element increases the number of
switching cycles & decreases the switching time & weight of the device
46
47. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
L5: Discovery
Definition
Pioneer invention of a radically new technique is usually based on a major
discovery in some basic or new science (less than 1% of the solutions; millions of
attempts) or recognition of a new need. Principally a new idea arises because of a
change of the primary of the prototype & an occurrence of new subsystems for
realization of the new function that include and/or substitute the old primary
function. Level 5 solutions exist outside the confines of a contemporary scientific
knowledge & usually stand between science & engineering. These discoveries
require a lifetime of dedication. They occur when a new effect or phenomenon is
discovered & afterward applied to an inventive problem
Examples - OUTSTANDING HUMAN ACHIEVEMENTS
Alphabet & ability to record information (magnetic, optical, writing)
Artificial intelligence, Artificial limbs
Cinema, DNA, Electronic computer
Gyroscope, Laser, Lens (microscope, telescope)
SCUBA, Superconductors, Wheel
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48. PA TT ERN S O F EVO LU TIO N O F
TEC H N IC A L SYST EMS
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
1. Stages of Evolution
2. Evolution Toward Increased Ideality
3. Non-Uniform Development of Systems Elements
4. Evolution Toward Increased Dynamism and
Controllability
5. Increased Complexity then Simplification (Reduction)
6. Evolution with Matching and Mismatching Components
7. Evolution Toward Micro-level and Increased Use of
Fields
8. Evolution Toward Decreased Human Involvement
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49. N O N -U N IFO RM D EVELO PMEN T
O F SYST EM ELEMEN TS
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
• Each system component has its own S-curve
• Different components usually evolve according
to their own schedule (airplane)
• Different system components reach their
inherent limits at different times, resulting in
contradictions (think about the auto!)
• The component that reaches its limit first is
“holding back” the overall system
• Elimination of contradictions allows the system
to continue to improve
49
50. 1. TECHNOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
EVOLVE AND ARE REPLACED
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
Winning System -- this system cannot be
used to predict the next generation
υ
β
Competing
α
Systems
A α‘ Possible
Β Competing or
Time
Towing System
Influences
New Generation -- the prediction of this is made
as a result of the study of all technology
50
51. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
WHAT THIS MEANS..
“S” curves exist
System replacement can be a surprise
Frequently, the curve ends when a system runs
out of resources OR when an unresolvable
contradiction is faced
Note: Altshuller recognized this DECADES before
others saw this
51
52. 1. TECHNOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
EVOLVE AND ARE REPLACED
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
Winning System -- this system cannot be
used to predict the next generation
υ
β
Competing
α
Systems
A α‘ Possible
Β Competing or
Time
Towing System
Influences
New Generation -- the prediction of this is made
as a result of the study of all technology
52
53. S-CURVE ANALYSIS
1 3
Level of Inventions
Time Time
Number of Inventions 4 Profitability of Inventions
2
Time Time
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
53
54. 2. EVOLUTION
TOWARD
INCREASED
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
IDEALITY
• Every system performs functions which generate
useful effects and harmful effects
• The general direction for system improvement
maximizes the ratio of ideality
• We strive to improve the level of ideality as we
create and choose inventive solutions
All Useful Functions
=
IDEALITY
All Harmful Functions
54
55. SYSTEMS EVOLVE
TOWARD IDEALITY...
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
Through the use of readily available resources
Through the use of derived resources
Resources able to perform additional functions
55
56. 3. NON-UNIFORM
DEVELOPMENT OF SYSTEM
ELEMENTS
• Each system component has its own S-curve
• Different components usually evolve according to
their own schedule (airplane)
• Different system components reach their inherent
limits at different times, resulting in
contradictions (think about the auto!)
• The component that reaches its limit first is
“holding back” the overall system
• Elimination of contradictions allows the system to
continue to improve
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
56
57. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
Inventions drive new ideas - as
they resolve contradictions, they
allow a system to evolve to solve
the “next” contradiction
57
58. WHEN WERE THESE TECHNOLOGIES
DEVELOPED?
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
Aircraft with 12 wings
Helicopter
Combustion engine
Jet engine
Propellers
Gyroscopic auto-pilot
58
59. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
USING CONTRADICTIONS
PROACTIVELY
The contradiction table and separation principles
are used to resolve contradictions
To identify the next breakthrough area, identify the
current contradiction
But be careful to look at both your system and
competitive systems!
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60. 4. EVOLUTION TOWARD
INCREASED DYNAMICS AND
CONTROL
Transition to Multifunctional Performance Increasing system
System with dynamism allows
System with
Non-Dynamic Changeable functions to be
Variable
System Elements performed with
Components
greater flexibility
or variety
Increasing Degrees of Freedom
System Changeable System Changeable
at the Mechanical at the Micro-Level:
Non-Dynamic
Level: with a Hinge, Phase Transformations,
System
Hinge Mechanism, Chemical
Flexible Materials, etc. Transformations, etc.
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
60
61. THE LINE OF SEGMENTATION
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
Field
Vacuum
Plasma
Gas, aerosol
Liquid, foam
Paste, gel
Loose Body
Set of Plates
Monolith
61
62. To Increase Dynamicity Consider
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
Provide more than one stable state
Bi-stable membrane
Over center clamp
Make a fixed component movable
Make parts movable relative to each other
Hinge
Flexible materials as links
Introduce a mobile object
62
63. 5. INCREASED
COMPLEXITY AND THEN
SIMPLIFICATION
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
• Technological systems tend to develop first
toward increased complexity (i.e., increased
quantity and quality of systems functions), and
then toward simplification (where the same or
better performance is provided by a less complex
system). This may be accomplished by
transforming the system into a bi- or poly-system,
as shown here in two of the lines of evolution
related to this pattern.
Mono-system Bi-system Improved (Simplified) Mono-system
Mono-system Poly-system Improved (Simplified) Mono-system
63
64. 6. EVOLUTION WITH
MATCHING AND
MISMATCHING ELEMENTS
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
• System elements are matched or mismatched to improve
performance or to compensate for undesired effects. A
typical evolution might be:
• Unmatched elements
• Matched elements
• Mismatched elements
• Dynamic matching and mismatching
• Example: Automobile suspension system development
• Springs attached between wheels and body
• Shock absorber and spring tuned to damp out impact forces
• Semi-rigid rubber isolation mounting between body and shock
• Active suspension system automatically adjusts to road
conditions
64
65. 7. EVOLUTION TOWARD THE
MICROLEVEL AND INCREASED USE OF
FIELDS
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
• Technological systems tend to transition from
macro systems to micro systems. During this
transition, different types of energy fields are
used to achieve better performance or control
• Example: Cooking oven development
• Large cast iron wood stove
• Smaller stove fired by natural gas
• Electrically-heated oven
• Microwave oven
Macro- Poly-system from Poly-system from Use of Use of Use of Use of
Level parts with simple small particles Material Chemical Atomic Energy
shapes (balls, rods, (powder, etc.) Structure Processes Level Fields
sheets, etc.)
65
66. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
THE TRANSITION
MeThChEM
(Mechanical, Thermal, Chemical, Electronic, Magnetic,
Electromagnetic)
Ex: Polymer Processing,
Photography
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67. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
EXAMPLES
Toothbrushes Tools
Flow of electricity
Pointing devices
Control systems (on/off, regulates,
Adhesives regulates vs. needs)
Pointers Hydraulic pressure, synchronicity,
matched frequency, away from
House construction resonant frequencies
Telephone Sunglasses, compensating bi-
Automobile steering, other systems
systems A/C systems
Computer interfaces
Functional connections
Writing instruments
Software development
Polymer processing
67
68. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
WHAT WOULD THE “NEXT” FIELD BE IN
YOUR SYSTEM? COULD YOU USE IT? DO
YOU UNDERSTAND IT?
68
69. 8. EVOLUTION TOWARD
DECREASED HUMAN
INVOLVEMENT
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
• Systems develop to perform tedious
functions that free people to do more
intellectual work
• Example: Clothes washing
• Tub and washboard
• Ringer washing machine
• Automatic washing machine
• Automatic washing machine with automatic
dispensing of bleach and fabric softener
• REMEMBER THE NEW MACHINE AND PILL???
69
70. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
HOW AND WHEN TO USE
LINES OF EVOLUTION
Next generation product development
Patent filings (expand and get around)
Consumer research
Forecasting
“Back-filling” opportunities
70
71. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
MULTIPLE LINE ANALYSIS
PIE CHART LINES OF EVOLUTION
71
72. Evolutionary Potential
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
‘Evolutionary Limit’
of component relative
to predicted evolution
trends
Current evolutionary
position of component
for a given trend
(Each spoke in the evolutionary potential radar plot
represents one of the known technology trends identified
by TRIZ researchers)
72
73. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
NINE BOX DIAGRAM
POST SUPER-SYSTEM PRESENT
/ PRESENT
SYSTEM
SUB-SYSTEM
73
74. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
APPLICATIONS IN INNOVATION
Input to strategic planning, technology
acquisition, and
Extension of patented concepts to generate
additional royalty income
Broaden patent claims to hinder competitors
Get around competitive patents
74
75. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
APPLICATIONS IN BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT
Strategic planning in acquisitions and product
development
Personnel planning
New business development and licensing
75
76. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
LINKING WITH CPS, BRAINSTORMING,
LATERAL THINKING
CPS/Brainstorming/Lateral Thinking™
Use of “uninhibited” thinking, or selected random words
Use resource and ideality thinking
Use 40 principles in random order
Use separation principles in reverse to stimulate new
concepts
Use reverse TRIZ and Lines of Evolution concepts as stimulus
76
77. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
THE SIX HATS™ PROCESS
Problem solving process is divided into segments
where everyone must do the same “type” of thinking
at the same time
Each person wears the same “hat” at the same time
to minimize negative aspects of arguments, etc.
One of the most widely used innovation processes in
the world--easy to learn and effective for simple to
moderately complicated problems
77
78. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
THE SIX HATS
Blue---meeting process, thinking process
White---information that is needed
Green---propose ideas, free thinking
Black---what is wrong with this idea
Yellow---what is good about this idea
Red---emotional, “gut” feel about idea
78
79. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
DEFICIENCY IN THE PROCESS
Stimulus for ideation is still limited by the
expertise in the room
Weak, informal problem definition step
“Selected” random words used for stimulation
(Lateral Thinking™)
79
80. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
WHEN AND HOW TO COMBINE
TRIZ WITH THIS PROCESS
White/information hat:
Have we identified all the contradictions?
A problem definition diagram, such as the Problem
Formulator™
Green/ideation hat:
Use of contradiction table, software examples
Black/problem hat:
Use reverse TRIZ technique
Yellow/Good hat:
Use ideality thinking and lines of evolution to improve ideas
Blue hat:
Use Problem Formulator™ to diagram the meeting and
ideation process
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81. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
FRONT LOAD THE PROCESS
“The worst sin of all is to do an excellent job at
that which should not have been done at all”
NY Times, anonymous
“We never have time to do it right, but we always
have time (and money!) to do it over”
Anonymous
81
82. INCREASED COMPLEXITY AND
THEN SIMPLIFICATION
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
• Eyeglasses and sunglasses
• Tires
Mono-system Poly-system Improved (Simplified) Mono-system
82
83. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
THE TRANSITION
MeThChEM
(Mechanical, Thermal, Chemical, Electronic, Magnetic, Electromagnetic)
Ex: Polymer Processing
Toothbrushes
83
84. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
PROBLEM FORMULATION
Graphically defines the problem
Creates a nearly exhaustive list of ways to solve or
at least improve the situation
Links to database of previously solved problems
and patents
84
87. Chemical Production: REFINED Problem
Statements for a Selected Box
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
1. Change the undesired action of [the] (Drops of
liquid A meet).
2. Consider easy and timely detection of the action of [the]
(Drops of liquid A meet) or its undesired results.
3. Provide a counteraction to the undesired
action of [the] (Drops of liquid A meet).
4. Introduce isolation of the undesired action of [the] (Drops
of liquid A meet).
5. Exclude the source of the undesired action of [the]
(Drops of liquid A meet).
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98. DIRECTIONS - HARMFUL FUNCTIONS
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
Stop the Stop the Reduce the
source action consequences
Develop a Make the Start a
degradable cups less recycling
foam visible program
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100. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
CUP OF COFFEE
Get the Find a Enhance the
result different results
without way of
intermediate achieving
step result
100
101. DIRECTIONS--USEFUL FUNCTION
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
Get the Find a Enhance the
result different results
without way of
intermediate achieving
step result
Heat or cool
MeThChEM blade
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102. T H E SO LU T IO N SPA C E
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
m ic s
na Mechanical
y
o -D Effects &
herm Technology
T
P roblem
Chemical Effects Electrical &
& Technology Magnetic Effects
S olution & Technology
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103. DIRECTIONS--USEFUL FUNCTION
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
Get the result Find a Enhance the
without different results
intermediate way of
step achieving
Prescore result Heat or cool
base material MeThChEM blade
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107. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
SECONDARY PROBLEMS
State as new primary problem to be solved
Identify what is needed to solve this and monitor
patents and literature
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108. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
SYSTEMS APPROACH
Insulating Containers: Coffee
Thermos Jug
Cup
Sleeping Bag
Molten Steel Ladle
Catalytic Converter
Paper Containers:
Plates, Bowls
Plastic Enclosures: Boxes
Rocket Nose Cone Parts Bins
Dishpans
Pipes
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109. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
CUP OF COFFEE
Can you get the feeling of well being by an
alternative means?
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112. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
OPERATORS / LINES OF EVOLUTION
This suggests a cup with a part that
moves. Perhaps a sleeve that is
attached to the cup but is flat against
it in shipping and storage but is
moved to give it separation from the
cup wall either manually or by
stimulus from the heat of the coffee.
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114. TECHNIQUES USED:
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
Problem Formulation
Useful Functions
Better, Different, or Without
Harmful Functions
Stop the source, action, or consequences
Resolve Contradictions
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115. TECHNIQUES USED:
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
Lines of Evolution
Forecasting Future Developments
in patent filings
in next generation R&D
Discovering Past Steps
Niche markets
Lower tech solutions
115
116. TECHNIQUES USED:
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
Overcome Roadblocks
Address Secondary Problems
Solve as primary problem
Identify and watch for needed developments
116
117. TECHNIQUES USED:
PLATFORM 1: II (5)
Apply Systems Approach
Find solutions in other industries
Broaden claims
117
118. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS:
Engineering problem solving
Product/process development
Cost reductions
Failure analysis and prevention
Hidden source of failures
Predict failures before they occur
Non-technical problem solving
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119. PLATFORM 1: II (5)
Conclusion:
This is a powerful problem solving methodology
Can be applied to increase the value of intellectual
property
Strengthen patent applications
Circumvent competitive patents
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Editor's Notes
Introducing Technology Innovation Dr. Iain Sanders, Program Manager To help us identify resources in our system available to solve the problem, we have in TRIZ a detailed list of types of resources to look for. The basic catagories are financial, human, business assests, and technical resources.
Introducing Technology Innovation Dr. Iain Sanders, Program Manager
Introducing Technology Innovation Dr. Iain Sanders, Program Manager Group discussion about their own resources and problems
Introducing Technology Innovation Dr. Iain Sanders, Program Manager Our first task is to state Ideality. While the most Ideal solution would be to eliminate the defects, for our purposes that is out of scope. Ideality would be that “ the pills sort themselves.” We then need to look for resources to accomplish this.
Introducing Technology Innovation Dr. Iain Sanders, Program Manager
Introducing Technology Innovation Dr. Iain Sanders, Program Manager
Introducing Technology Innovation Dr. Iain Sanders, Program Manager
Introducing Technology Innovation Dr. Iain Sanders, Program Manager
Introducing Technology Innovation Dr. Iain Sanders, Program Manager Let’s take a look at an actual case which will also show how the software is used. Those of you who might not be able to stay can still get a feel for the process
Introducing Technology Innovation Dr. Iain Sanders, Program Manager Group interaction during the process of putting this diagram together is a powerful process.
Introducing Technology Innovation Dr. Iain Sanders, Program Manager The IWB software, since it created the diagram, knows where to go in its data base for potential solutions.
Introducing Technology Innovation Dr. Iain Sanders, Program Manager Under the general heading of counteraction, we find 9 operators relating to this area. Each of them will lead to potential solution paths. Let’s choose one particular one to see where it leads.
Introducing Technology Innovation Dr. Iain Sanders, Program Manager
Introducing Technology Innovation Dr. Iain Sanders, Program Manager
Introducing Technology Innovation Dr. Iain Sanders, Program Manager