TRIZ Methodology: TRIZ Methodology: The Science of InnovationThe Science of Innovation

Accelerating Innovation at IntelAccelerating Innovation at Intel

TRIZ (pronounced treees) is:TRIZ (pronounced treees) is:A proven means for enabling innovative solutionsThe scientific method for solving problems and getting innovative solutions…“The Science of Problem Solving”A structured, methodical, way of thinking… a means for directing the development products and processes.A concept generator for multiple, potential solution paths

TechOptimizer Modules Automate TRIZ:TechOptimizer Modules Automate TRIZ:

Conventional Innovation:Conventional Innovation:

** R.Platt - TRIZ & Innovation Poster V3 - 12/03

Current Methods Current Methods ““Not Repeatable or ReliableNot Repeatable or Reliable””Intel Structured Problem Solving: Great for “what” of a problem, NOT known “how to”provide solutions.More psychology than science or technology based.Random results, burden to come up with “best”solution is dependant (in most cases) on who is on the team.Does not address “Psychological Inertia”, nor provides “Outside the Box” solutions.Isn’t able to address working on the “wrong problem”

"TRIZ is set of methods, principles and strategies for problem solving based on the analysis of patents. Patents arguably recognized as technical examples of engineering excellence.

So with TRIZ, you have a set of methods, principles and strategies for enabling Engineering Excellence."

A MooreA Moore’’s Law for ALL Engineering Systems?s Law for ALL Engineering Systems?

“The Law of Ideality”Forces us to imagine an “ideal” state early on

and then to ask two questions:

1. What are the contradictions that must be resolved to reach that ideal end state?

2. What resources does our system or product have that could be used to achieve a more ideal final result?

3 Key Discoveries from TRIZ Research:3 Key Discoveries from TRIZ Research:1.Problems and solutions were repeated across

industries & sciences

2. Patterns of technical evolution were repeated across industries & sciences

3. Innovations used scientific effects outside the field from where the original problem was found