Multiple Input Parameters for TRIZ Matrix Application
Multiple Input Parameters for TRIZ Matrix Application
Classical TRIZ [1] (a Russian acronym; in English, "theory of inventive problem solving") was created by Genrich Altshuller between 1940 and 1960 [2]. In this method for creating inventions, the inventive principles matrix is the core, while advantage (plus) and disadvantage (minus) factors let you navigate the matrix. This method has seen continuing development; for example, the TRIZ matrix was updated and improved by D. L. Mann [3, 4].
A traditional way of using the TRIZ matrix (e.g. using a spreadsheet) is to choose a single input (one advantage factor against one single disadvantage factor). This Demonstration shows a new way by choosing multiple input parameters (advantage and disadvantage factors) to illustrate a statistical distribution for inventive principles. You may use it as a tool for looking for an inventive solution from the TRIZ matrix and 40 inventive principles. Mouse over each bar to show tooltips of the inventive principles.