TRIZ 02 the Theory of Inventive solutions.ppt

TRIZ 02 the Theory of Inventive solutions.ppt

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THE USE OF TRIZ TO INCREASE THE VALUE THE USE OF TRIZ TO INCREASE THE VALUE
OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTYOF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
LICENSING EXECUTIVE SOCIETYLICENSING EXECUTIVE SOCIETY
ATLANTA, GAATLANTA, GA
2/21/012/21/01
Jack HippleJack Hipple Mark ReevesMark Reeves
Idea ConnectionsIdea Connections Inventive SolutionsInventive Solutions
Urbana, ILUrbana, IL St. Paul, MNSt. Paul, MN
www.innovation-triz.comwww.innovation-triz.com

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TOPICSTOPICS
•Patterns of inventionPatterns of invention
•Lines of evolutionLines of evolution
•Applying TRIZ to increase the Applying TRIZ to increase the
value of intellectual propertyvalue of intellectual property

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1945: Patent for processing peppers. Force air inside
of the peppers. Suddenly reduce the pressure. Seeds
and stems separate from pepper body.

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•Removing stems from bell peppersRemoving stems from bell peppers
•Removing shells form sunflower seedsRemoving shells form sunflower seeds
•Cleaning filtersCleaning filters
•Unpacking parts wrapped in protective paperUnpacking parts wrapped in protective paper
•Splitting diamonds along micro-cracksSplitting diamonds along micro-cracks
(+27 years after pepper patent)(+27 years after pepper patent)
•Producing sugar powder from sugar crystalsProducing sugar powder from sugar crystals
•And 200 more!!!And 200 more!!!
PATTERNS OF INVENTIONPATTERNS OF INVENTION

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WHAT IS “TRIZ” ?WHAT IS “TRIZ” ?
A Russian acronym:A Russian acronym:
TTheoria heoria RResheneyva esheneyva
IIsobretatelskehuh sobretatelskehuh ZZadachadach
((Theory of Solving Problems Inventively)Theory of Solving Problems Inventively)

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WHAT IS “TRIZ” ?WHAT IS “TRIZ” ?
A set of problem solving and A set of problem solving and
forecasting tools based on the forecasting tools based on the
study of the world’s most study of the world’s most
inventive patents and the inventive patents and the
inventive principles used in inventive principles used in
themthem
There are only so many and we There are only so many and we
keep reusing!keep reusing!

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AN OPERATORAN OPERATOR
THE fundamental concept THE fundamental concept
underlying TRIZunderlying TRIZ

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AN OPERATORAN OPERATOR
Operator ExampleOperator Example
Specific problemSpecific problemSpecialized solutionSpecialized solution
3x3x
22
+5x+2 = 0+5x+2 = 0 x = ????x = ????

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AN OPERATORAN OPERATOR
Operator ExampleOperator Example
Specific problemSpecific problemSpecialized solutionSpecialized solution
3x3x
22
+5x+2 = 0+5x+2 = 0 x= -1, -2/3 x= -1, -2/3

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AN OPERATORAN OPERATOR
Operator Example in MathOperator Example in Math
Abstract problemAbstract problem Abstract solution Abstract solution
axax
22
+bx+c = 0 x=(-b+/-/b+bx+c = 0 x=(-b+/-/b
22
4ac)/2a4ac)/2a
Specific problemSpecific problemSpecialized solutionSpecialized solution
3x3x
22
+5x+2 = 0+5x+2 = 0 x= -1, -2/3 x= -1, -2/3
Trial and errorTrial and error
THINK ABOUT THE REVERSE OF THIS!!THINK ABOUT THE REVERSE OF THIS!!

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WHAT IS AN OPERATOR?WHAT IS AN OPERATOR?
““Slowly raise pressure and Slowly raise pressure and
suddenly reduce it”suddenly reduce it”
•A path to a solutionA path to a solution
•An approach to solving a problemAn approach to solving a problem
•A direction towards an answerA direction towards an answer
•A recommendation on how to change a A recommendation on how to change a
systemsystem
•Derived from patterns of invention and Derived from patterns of invention and
patterns of product evolutionpatterns of product evolution

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•Altshuller recognized that the same fundamental Altshuller recognized that the same fundamental
problem (contradiction) had been addressed by a problem (contradiction) had been addressed by a
number of inventions in different areas of number of inventions in different areas of
technologytechnology
•He also observed that the same fundamental He also observed that the same fundamental
solutions were used over and over again, often solutions were used over and over again, often
separated by many yearsseparated by many years
•He reasoned that if the latter inventor had had He reasoned that if the latter inventor had had
knowledge of the earlier solution, their task knowledge of the earlier solution, their task
would have been straightforwardwould have been straightforward
•He sought to extract, compile, and organize such He sought to extract, compile, and organize such
informationinformation
PATTERNS OF INVENTIONPATTERNS OF INVENTION

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200,000
40,000
Key Findings
•Definition of inventive problems
•Levels of invention
•Patterns of evolution
•Patterns of invention
Patents *
(Worldwide)
* Today over 2,000,000 patents
have been investigated.
TRIZ IS BASED ON PATTERNS IN THE TRIZ IS BASED ON PATTERNS IN THE
PATENT DATABASE PATENT DATABASE

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PATTERNS OF EVOLUTIONPATTERNS OF EVOLUTION
DIRECTED EVOLUTIONDIRECTED EVOLUTION

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1. 1. Stages of EvolutionStages of Evolution
2. Evolution Toward Increased Ideality2. Evolution Toward Increased Ideality
3. Non-Uniform Development of Systems Elements3. Non-Uniform Development of Systems Elements
4. Evolution Toward Increased Dynamism and 4. Evolution Toward Increased Dynamism and
ControllabilityControllability
5. Increased Complexity then Simplification (Reduction)5. Increased Complexity then Simplification (Reduction)
6. Evolution with Matching and Mismatching 6. Evolution with Matching and Mismatching
ComponentsComponents
7. Evolution Toward Micro-level and Increased Use of 7. Evolution Toward Micro-level and Increased Use of
FieldsFields
8. Evolution Toward Decreased Human Involvement8. Evolution Toward Decreased Human Involvement
PATTERNS OF EVOLUTION OF PATTERNS OF EVOLUTION OF
TECHNICAL SYSTEMSTECHNICAL SYSTEMS

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•Each system component has its own S-Each system component has its own S-
curvecurve
•Different components usually evolve Different components usually evolve
according to their own schedule (airplane)according to their own schedule (airplane)
•Different system components reach their Different system components reach their
inherent limits at different times, resulting inherent limits at different times, resulting
in contradictions (think about the auto!)in contradictions (think about the auto!)
•The component that reaches its limit first The component that reaches its limit first
is “holding back” the overall systemis “holding back” the overall system
•Elimination of contradictions allows the Elimination of contradictions allows the
system to continue to improvesystem to continue to improve
NON-UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT OF NON-UNIFORM DEVELOPMENT OF
SYSTEM ELEMENTSSYSTEM ELEMENTS

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INVENTIONS DRIVE NEW INVENTIONS DRIVE NEW
IDEAS!IDEAS!

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WHEN WERE THESE TECHNOLOGIES WHEN WERE THESE TECHNOLOGIES
DEVELOPED?DEVELOPED?
•Aircraft with 12 wingsAircraft with 12 wings
•HelicopterHelicopter
•Combustion engineCombustion engine
•Jet engineJet engine
•PropellersPropellers
•Gyroscopic auto-pilotGyroscopic auto-pilot

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•Eyeglasses and sunglassesEyeglasses and sunglasses
•TiresTires
Mono-systemMono-system Poly-system Improved (Simplified) Mono-system
INCREASED COMPLEXITY AND INCREASED COMPLEXITY AND
THEN SIMPLIFICATIONTHEN SIMPLIFICATION

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THE TRANSITIONTHE TRANSITION
MeThChMeThChEMEM
(Mechanical, Thermal, Chemical, Electronic, (Mechanical, Thermal, Chemical, Electronic,
Magnetic, Magnetic, EElectrolectrommagnetic)agnetic)
Ex: Polymer ProcessingEx: Polymer Processing
ToothbrushesToothbrushes

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PROBLEM FORMULATOR™PROBLEM FORMULATOR™
INNOVATION WORKBENCH™INNOVATION WORKBENCH™

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PROBLEM FORMULATOR ™PROBLEM FORMULATOR ™
•Graphically defines the Graphically defines the
problemproblem
•Creates a nearly exhaustive Creates a nearly exhaustive
list of ways to solve or at least list of ways to solve or at least
improve the situationimprove the situation
•Links to database of previously Links to database of previously
solved problems and patentssolved problems and patents

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+ =+ =
Undesired mix
CHEMICAL PRODUCTION
+ =
Undesired mixDesired mix
A B

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Chemical ProductionChemical Production
Problem Formulator DiagramProblem Formulator Diagram

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Chemical ProductionChemical Production
REFINED Problem Statements for a Selected Box REFINED Problem Statements for a Selected Box
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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WORKING WITH KNOWLEDGE BASEWORKING WITH KNOWLEDGE BASE

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Working with Knowledge BaseWorking with Knowledge Base

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++ +-=
CHEMICAL PRODUCTION WITH ELECTRICAL CONTROL
++
No undesired mix No undesired mixDesired mix
+ -
A B

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HOW DO WE USE THESE HOW DO WE USE THESE
PRINCIPLES TO INCREASE THE PRINCIPLES TO INCREASE THE
VALUE OF INTELLECTUAL VALUE OF INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY?PROPERTY?

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COFFEE CUP HOLDER PATENTCOFFEE CUP HOLDER PATENT

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CUP OF COFFEECUP OF COFFEE

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CUP OF COFFEECUP OF COFFEE

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CUP OF COFFEECUP OF COFFEE

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CUP OF COFFEECUP OF COFFEE

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DIRECTIONS - HARMFUL FUNCTIONSDIRECTIONS - HARMFUL FUNCTIONS
Stop the
source
Stop the
action
Reduce the
consequences
Develop a
degradable
foam
Make the cups
less visible
Start a recycling
program

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CUP OF COFFEECUP OF COFFEE

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CUP OF COFFEECUP OF COFFEE
Enhance the
results
Find a
different way
of achieving
result
Get the result
without
intermediate
step

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DIRECTIONS--USEFUL FUNCTIONDIRECTIONS--USEFUL FUNCTION
Enhance the
results
Find a
different way
of achieving
result
Get the result
without
intermediate
step
Heat or cool
blade
MeThChEM

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Mechanical
Effects &
Technology
Electrical &
Magnetic Effects
& Technology
Chemical Effects
& Technology
Therm
o-D
ynam
ics
Problem
Solution
THE SOLUTION SPACETHE SOLUTION SPACE

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DIRECTIONS--USEFUL FUNCTIONDIRECTIONS--USEFUL FUNCTION
Enhance the
results
Find a
different way
of achieving
result
Get the result
without
intermediate
step
Heat or cool
blade
MeThChEMPrescore base
material

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CUP OF COFFEECUP OF COFFEE

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CONTRADICTIONSCONTRADICTIONS
•Resolve not compromiseResolve not compromise
•Separate requirements:Separate requirements:
•SpaceSpace
•TimeTime

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CUP OF COFFEECUP OF COFFEE

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SECONDARY PROBLEMSSECONDARY PROBLEMS
•State as new primary problem State as new primary problem
to be solvedto be solved
•Identify what is needed to Identify what is needed to
solve this and monitor patents solve this and monitor patents
and literatureand literature

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SYSTEMS APPROACHSYSTEMS APPROACH
Insulating Containers:
Thermos Jug
Sleeping Bag
Molten Steel Ladle
Catalytic Converter
Plastic Enclosures:
Rocket Nose Cone
Dishpans
Pipes
Paper Containers:
Plates, Bowls
Boxes
Parts Bins
Coffee
Cup

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CUP OF COFFEECUP OF COFFEE
Can you get the feeling of well being by an
alternative means?

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LINES OF EVOLUTIONLINES OF EVOLUTION

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OPERATORS/LINES OF EVOLUTIONOPERATORS/LINES OF EVOLUTION

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OPERATORS/LINES OF EVOLUTIONOPERATORS/LINES OF EVOLUTION

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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.
OPERATORS/LINES OF EVOLUTIONOPERATORS/LINES OF EVOLUTION

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OPERATORS/LINES OF EVOLUTIONOPERATORS/LINES OF EVOLUTION

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SUMMARY OF TECHNIQUESSUMMARY OF TECHNIQUES

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TECHNIQUES--ITECHNIQUES--I
•Useful FunctionsUseful Functions
•Better, Different, or WithoutBetter, Different, or Without
•Harmful FunctionsHarmful Functions
•Stop the source, action, or Stop the source, action, or
consequencesconsequences
•Resolve ContradictionsResolve Contradictions
Problem Formulator™

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TECHNIQUES--IITECHNIQUES--II
•Forecasting Future Forecasting Future
DevelopmentsDevelopments
•in patent filingsin patent filings
•in next generation R&Din next generation R&D
•Discovering Past StepsDiscovering Past Steps
•Niche marketsNiche markets
•Lower tech solutionsLower tech solutions
Lines of Evolution

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TECHNIQUES-IIITECHNIQUES-III
•Address Secondary ProblemsAddress Secondary Problems
•Solve as primary problemSolve as primary problem
•Identify and watch for needed Identify and watch for needed
developmentsdevelopments
Overcome Roadblocks

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TECHNIQUES-IVTECHNIQUES-IV
•Find solutions in other Find solutions in other
industriesindustries
•Broaden claimsBroaden claims
Apply Systems Approach

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ADDITIONAL TRIZ APPLICATIONSADDITIONAL TRIZ APPLICATIONS
•Engineering problem solvingEngineering problem solving
•Product/process developmentProduct/process development
•Cost reductionsCost reductions
•Failure analysis and preventionFailure analysis and prevention
•Hidden source of failuresHidden source of failures
•Predict failures before they occurPredict failures before they occur
•Non-technical problem solvingNon-technical problem solving

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IN CONCLUSION…..IN CONCLUSION…..
•Is a powerful problem solving Is a powerful problem solving
methodologymethodology
•Can be applied to increase the Can be applied to increase the
value of intellectual propertyvalue of intellectual property
•Strengthen patent applicationsStrengthen patent applications
•Circumvent competitive patentsCircumvent competitive patents
TRIZ: