Innovation 40 Methods: TRIZ Creative Techniques for Solving Technical Problems

Author: (Soviet) Arkhyuzer / (American) Shulyak, Ying / Huang Yulin / Fan Yihong
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: Based on the study of thousands of inventions, the essence of invention and creation is summarized into universal laws, enabling people to examine the problems of invention and creation from a fresh perspective and simplify them into essential starting points. It is a complete theory that provides explorers with various techniques and approaches to tackle difficult problems, offers a wealth of diverse examples of invention and creation to help readers apply what they learn, and combines theory with practice. The TRIZ40 methods in this book systematically elaborate the laws for solving technical contradictions, while adding a highly practical "Technical Contradiction Index Table," new theories and methods of TRIZ, and guidance materials on how to effectively use the TRIZ40 methods. The book's organization considers both experienced TRIZ users and beginners. The entire book is divided into five parts:
Part 1: An introduction to TRIZ and Arkhyuzer's research work. This part is primarily designed for readers who are new to TRIZ, helping them understand the unique features and superiority of TRIZ in solving technical problems.
Part 2: Arkhyuzer's complete "Basic Laws for Eliminating Technical Contradictions"—including the original book illustrations—to visually describe each basic law.
Part 3: "Three Steps to Solving Technical Problems" written by Lev Shulyak, which explains how to combine the "Technical Contradiction Index Table" with the 40 laws to successfully solve technical problems. This part includes examples, practical application problems, and exercises with answers and analyses.
Part 4: Appendices. This includes a table for describing characteristics to be improved, a table for describing technical contradictions, a summary of the TRIZ40 methods, characteristics of technical systems, and U.S. institutions that provide TRIZ services.
Part 5: Technical Contradiction Index Table.