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WHAT IS TRIZ
A Russian acronym for Teoria Resheneya Isobretatelskih Zadach

(Theory of Inventive Problem Solving)

THE HISTORY OF TRIZ

A discovery of a talented patent examiner for the Russian navy, Genrich Altshuller, 1950s Originated from the study of several hundred thousands of the worlds most inventive patents--now in millions Altshuller recognized that the development of technological systems follows predictable patterns that cut across all areas of technology-the speed of technical evolution can be accelerated Altshuller recognized that problem solving principles are predictable and repeatable--anyone can invent! Altshuller established schools to teach after a Stalin 7 yr. prison term Altshuller deceased in 1998 at 71 years.

Origin of TRIZ
Genrich Altshuller

Key Discoveries
1. Problems & solutions were repeated across industries & sciences Principles for solving Problems 2. Patterns of technical evolution were repeated across industries & sciences Technology Trends to evolve a technical system to the next generation 3. Innovations used scientific effects outside the field from where the original problem was found Scientific Effects can be used to solve problems in unique ways

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* Today, the followers of Altshuller have analyzed / investigated over 2,800,000 patents

BASIC CONCEPTS
Systems evolve toward IDEALITY irreversibly Resolving CONTRADICTIONS as they evolve PATTERNS OF INVENTIONS/OPERATORS are constantly recognized and used

THINKING OUTSIDE YOUR PARADIGM

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PARALLEL UNIVERSES
Many industries or technologies face the same generic type of design problems. Its almost impossible to cope with all areas of technology, read all literature,. Accidents or alerts sometimes change this It is helpful to be aware of problem solving principles used by everyone

TRIZ Philosophy
Systems evolves through elimination of contradictions
Problems are be represented in terms of contradictions that must be eliminated to come up with breakthrough solutions.

Evolution of systems is a systematic process

A number of regularities exist which govern the technology evolution. The regularities are generic over various domains.

Previous experience can be studied and re-used

By studying previous experience of creative work it is possible to learn how to use this experience in a systematic way to solve new problems.

New inventive problems are hard to formulate correctly

A task is to build the most correct problem formulation.

Successful problem solving requires a blend of generic thinking and specific knowledge

Modern TRIZ is complex - It involves many tools

40 Inventive principles Function Analysis )FA( Inventive Standards ARIZ )Algorithm of Inventive Pr. Solving( Su-Field Modeling )SFM( Root-Conflict Analysis )RCA+( Reverse TRIZ Catalogue of Effects

OPERATORS

Abstract problem

Abstract solution

Specific problem

Specific solution

AN OPERATOR
Operator Example

Specific problem 3x2+5x+2 = 0

Specific solution x = ????

AN OPERATOR
Operator Example

Specific problem 3x2+5x+2 = 0

Specific solution x= -1, -2/3

Trial and Error!!

AN OPERATOR--THE BASIC PRINCIPLE OF TRIZ

Operator Example Abstract problem Abstract solution ax2+bx+c = 0 x=)-b+/-b2-4ac (/2a

Specific problem 3x2+5x+2 = 0

Specific solution x= -1, -2/3

TRIZ DOES FOR PROBLEM SOLVING AND FORECASTING WHAT ALGEBRA DOES FOR EQUATION PROBLEM SOLVING

INNOVATION-TRIZ,INC.

Problem: Remove cores from a million of .sweet peppers

PATTERNS OF INVENTION
Processing Sweet Peppers

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?WHAT IS THE OPERATOR

Slowly raise pressure and suddenly reduce it OR accumulate energy and suddenly release it A path to a solution A solving approach A direction towards an answer

PATTERNS OF INVENTION
Removing shells from sunflower seeds Cleaning filters Unpacking parts wrapped in protective paper Splitting diamonds along micro-cracks Producing sugar powder from sugar crystals

Many Typical Problems

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(Knowledge base) available for consideration TRIZ help to marrow the search to a manageable range of typical problems For each typical problem, there are one or more potential solutions

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Triz is both a mental process and a science, as well as a selection of tools in a tool kit

WHAT IS 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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Ideality

Problem 1
How to protect orange plants from monkeys?

Solution
Lemon = modification of monkeys.

Problem 2
How to protect the hydraulic foil from being damaged by cavitations?

Solution
Ice = modification of water.

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Weight of moving object Weight of stationary object Length of moving object Length of stationary object Area of moving object Area of stationary object Volume of moving object Volume of stationary object Speed Force Stress, pressure, or tension Shape Stability of the object's composition Strength Duration of action by a moving object Duration of action by a stationary object Temperature Illumination intensity, brightness, light quality, etc. Energy used by moving object Energy used by stationary object 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. Power Loss or waste of Energy Loss of substance Loss of Information Loss of Time Amount of substance/matter Reliability Measurement accuracy Manufacturing precision External harm affects the object Object-generated harmful factors Ease of manufacture Ease of operation Simplicity Ease of repair Adaptability or versatility Device complexity Complexity of control Extent of automation Productivity

Inventive Principles 40
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Segmentation Taking out )Extraction( Local quality or conditions Asymmetry Combining or merging Universality Nesting Counterweight Preliminary counter-action Preliminary action Cushion in advance Equipotentiality Inversion or the other way round' Spheroidality - Curvature Dynamics Partial or excessive actions Moving to another dimension Mechanical vibration Periodic action Continuity of useful action 21. Rushing through or skipping 22. "Blessing in disguise" or "Turn Lemons into Lemonade" 23. Feedback 24. Mediator or intermediary 25. Self-service 26. Copying 27. Cheap short-lived object instead of expensive durable one 28. Replace mechanical system 29. Pneumatics or hydraulics 30. Flexible shells or thin films 31. Porous materials 32. Change the color 33. Homogeneity 34. Rejecting and regenerating parts 35. Transformation of physical or chemical states of an object 36. Phase transitions 37. Thermal expansion 38. Strong oxidants 39. Inert atmosphere 40. Composite materials

Contradiction Matrix
Worsening Feature Improving Feature