TRIZ and Systematic Innovation

This set of flashcards covers critical vocabulary and concepts related to systematic innovation and problem-solving as outlined in the lecture notes on TRIZ.

Psychological Inertia

An indisposition to change leading to a 'stuckness' in behavior due to habitual programming.

TRIZ

Theory of Inventive Problem Solving; a systematic approach to problem solving based on logic and data rather than intuition.

Cause-and-Effect Chain Analysis (CECA)

A method for generating hypotheses about potential causes and effects related to a problem.

Fishbone Diagram

A Cause Enumeration diagram used for identifying potential causes of a problem.

Function Analysis

An analytical tool that identifies the functions performed by system components and their characteristics.

Trimming

A method of eliminating components from an Engineering System to reduce disadvantages and increase efficiency.

Ideality

A methodology focused on maximizing a system's useful functions while minimizing harms and costs, aiming for an Ideal Final Result.

Engineering Contradictions

A scenario where improving one characteristic of a system degrades another characteristic.

Physical Contradictions

Situations where a single system component must satisfy two mutually exclusive demands simultaneously.

S-Curve Analysis

A descriptive and predictive tool for identifying growth stages in business and optimizing operations.

Function-Oriented Search

A structured form of search that focuses on adaptation rather than invention, borrowing ideas from other industries or nature.