This document provides an overview of TRIZ, the theory of inventive problem solving developed by Russian inventor Genrich Altshuller. It discusses: 1. The history and origins of TRIZ, which was developed by Altshuller based on his analysis of hundreds of thousands of patents. 2. Key concepts of TRIZ including using scientific effects across industries to solve problems, patterns of technical evolution, and resolving contradictions to advance systems. 3. TRIZ tools for problem solving like the 40 inventive principles, effects database, and contradiction matrix.

1. WHAT IS “TRIZ” ? A Russian acronym for T eoria R esheneya I sobretatelskih Z adach ( Theory of Inventive Problem Solving)

2. THE HISTORY OF TRIZ A discovery of a talented patent examiner for the Russian navy, Genrich Altshuller, 1950’s Originated from the study of several hundred thousands of the world’s 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.

3. Origin of TRIZ Genrich Altshuller 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 Key Discoveries Are Mined for… * Today, the followers of Altshuller have analyzed / investigated over 2,800,000 patents 200,000+ Analysis of Patents* 40,000 Innovative Patents Synthesized down to just Innovative Patents

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

5. THINKING OUTSIDE YOUR PARADIGM SPACE TIME POSSIBLE IMPOSSIBLE EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES SHAPE OUR BELIEF SYSTEM!!!

6. Mechanical Effects & Technology Electrical & Magnetic Effects & Technology Chemical Effects & Technology Thermo-Dynamics P roblem S olution THE SOLUTION SPACE ®Ideation International, used by permission

7. TAPPING OUR KNOWLEDGE All Science INDUSTRY COMPANY PERSONAL 1 2 3 4 5 All That Is Knowable NOTE: BRAINSTORMING, ETC. FOCUS ONLY ON USING THE INNER AREA MORE EFFECTIVELY

8. PARALLEL UNIVERSES Many industries or technologies face the same generic type of design problems. It’s 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. OPERATORS Abstract problem Abstract solution Specific problem Specific solution

12. AN OPERATOR Operator Example Specific problem Specific solution 3x 2 +5x+2 = 0 x = ????

13. AN OPERATOR Operator Example Specific problem Specific solution 3x 2 +5x+2 = 0 x= -1, -2/3 Trial and Error!!

14. AN OPERATOR--THE BASIC PRINCIPLE OF TRIZ Operator Example Abstract problem Abstract solution ax 2 +bx+c = 0 x=(-b+/-  b 2 -4ac )/2a Specific problem Specific solution 3x 2 +5x+2 = 0 x= -1, -2/3 TRIZ DOES FOR PROBLEM SOLVING AND FORECASTING WHAT ALGEBRA DOES FOR EQUATION PROBLEM SOLVING

15. Problem: Remove cores from a million of sweet peppers…. INNOVATION-TRIZ,INC.

16. Processing Sweet Peppers PATTERNS OF INVENTION ®Ideation International, used by permission

17. 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

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

19. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 n My Solution To Corresponding Solutions Many Typical Problems Many Typical Recommendations for Solutions (Knowledge base) A large number of typical problems are 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 Prism of TRIZ - Analytical tools ®Ideation International, used by permission 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 n 4 My Problem

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

21. 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. Ideality = All Useful Functions All Harmful Functions WHAT IS IDEALITY? ®Ideation International--used by permission

22. Problem 1 How to protect orange plants from monkeys?

23. Solution Lemon = modification of monkeys.

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

25. Solution Ice = modification of water.

26. 39 Parameters 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 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

27. 40 Inventive Principles 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 Rushing through or skipping "Blessing in disguise" or "Turn Lemons into Lemonade" Feedback Mediator or intermediary Self-service Copying Cheap short-lived object instead of expensive durable one Replace mechanical system Pneumatics or hydraulics Flexible shells or thin films Porous materials Change the color Homogeneity Rejecting and regenerating parts Transformation of physical or chemical states of an object Phase transitions Thermal expansion Strong oxidants Inert atmosphere Composite materials

28. Contradiction Matrix Worsening Feature Improving Feature