References, Resources, Permissions ...

Team C006094 is very grateful for to the following companies and individuals. Their assistance and generous contributions made possible the creation of Become an Inventor:

  • The families of Michael and Dustin whose patience and advice guided the team.
  • Texas Instruments, Inc. and Exxon for their encouragement and advice.
  • Professor Raymond Sterling (Louisiana Tech University) for materials regarding underground construction
  • Len Kaplan of TRIZ Empire for materials dealing with Genrich Altshuller and methods of invention, encouragement, and advice.
  • Dana W. Clarke, Sr. of Ideation International Inc. for materials dealing with inventive tricks, directed evolution, etc., for providing Michael with a free copy of the book TRIZ: Through the Eyes of an American TRIZ Specialist. 
Permissions

Below is a list of generous permissions granted to Team C006094 by the following individuals and companies:

  1. Grolier Educational granted permission for use of various pictures found in the book "100 Greatest Inventions" and placed throughout "Become an Inventor", Email message from Audrey Spragg, 7/12/00.
  2. AT&T Archives  granted permission for use of the photograph of Alexander Graham Bell found in our Patent section. Email message from Barbara Sweeney, 8/8/00.
  3. The Granger Collection granted permission for use of an illustration of a pendulum clock. Email message from William Glover, 7/27/00.
  4. The United States Patent and Trademark Office granted permission for all content and illustrations found in their "The Inventive Thinking Curriculum Project". Email message from Pamela Rinehart (Kids' Page Designer) CIO Web Services Division, 7/27/00.
  5. Worldbook, Inc. granted permission for use of two line drawings of Charles Goodyear and pneumatic tires. Email message from Janet Peterson, 7/24/00. 
  6. Ideation International, Inc. granted permission for use of all materials found on their website, including illustrations and textual content. Email message from Dana W. Clarke, Sr., TRIZ Scientist, Director of Education, 7/13/00.
  7. TRIZ Empire granted permission for use of all materials found on their website, including illustrations and textual content. Email message from Len Kaplan, 7/10/00.
  8. Abram Teplitskiy granted permission for use of materials and illustrations found in his private collection and books with his copyright. Written permission, 07/01/00. 
References
Websites
  1. Amazon.com - for book titles.
  2. Ideation International, Inc - for directed evolution methodology materials, TRIZ theory materials
  3. TRIZ Empire - Altshuller's biography, TRIZ theory materials, glossary of TRIZ terms
  4. IBM Patent Search -  for patent information
  5. United States Patent and Trademark Office - for patent information 
  6. United States Environmental Protection Agency - for environmental problems information
  7. Dynamic HTML Lab - for hierarchical menus
  8. PicutresNow! - for picture of printing press used in the introductory movie
  9. http://www.unc.edu/~monroem/rubik.html   - for picture of Rubik's cube used in the introductory movie
  10. http://www.hostfacts.com/scripts/ - for search script
Books
  1. Altshuller, G.. Creativity as an Exact Science.
  2. Altshuller, G.. The Innovation Algorithm: TRIZ, Systematic Innovation and Technical Creativity.
  3. Altshuller, G.. And Suddenly the Inventor Appeared: TRIZ, the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving.
  4. Bandrowski, James F.. Corporate ImaginationPlus. The Free Press, New York.
  5. Brown, Kenneth A.. Inventors at Work. Tempus. 1987.
  6. Clarke Sr., Dana W.. TRIZ: Through the Eyes of an American TRIZ Specialist. Ideation International, Inc. 1997.
  7. Foster, R.. INNOVATION The Attacker's Advantage. Summit Books, New York.
  8. Kotler, Philip. Marketing Essentials. Northwestern University.
  9. Lipson, H.. The Great Experiments In Physics. Oliver & Boyd Edinburgh, 1968.
  10. Platt, Richard. Smithsonian Visual Timeline of Inventions. Dorling Kindersley, London - New York - Stuttgart, 1994.
  11. Sterling, Ramond L. Ch.11 of Going Underground. American Public Works Association, Missouri, 1998.
  12. Teplitskiy, Abram. By the Azimuth of Technical Creativity. "Rad'ans'ka Shkola (in Russian)", Kiev (Ukraine), 1988.
  13. Teplitskiy, Abram. Introduction To Logic (in Russian). "Malesta", Lugansk (Ukraine), 1996.
  14. Teplitskiy, Abram. For Young Innovators about Invention and Rationality. Tehnika, Kiev (Ukraine), 1987.
  15. The Reader's Digest. Did You Know?. The Reader's Digest Association Limited, London - New York -  Montreal - Sydney - Cape Town, 1990.
  16. Trigg, George L.. Landmark Experiments in Twentieth Century Physics. Crane, Russak & Company, Inc., New York, 1975.
  17. Twiss, Brian C.. Managing Technological Innovation. Pitman.
  18. U.S. Department of Commerce. General Information Concerning Patents. U.S. Department of Commerce, 1994.
  19. Wilkinson, Philip. 100 Greatest Inventions. Grolier Educational, Connecticut, 1997.
  20. Worldbook looks at Inventions and Discoveries. Worldbook, Inc., Chicago - London - Sydney - Toronto, 1996.
CD-ROM's
  1. Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 99
  2. Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2000
Recommended Inventive Software
Ideation International is the leading provider of innovation software based on the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ). Our growing TRIZSoft™ family is flexible, modular and economical. TRIZSoft™ products are designed to help individuals achieve consistent, expeditious solutions to complex innovative problems. Novices, enthusiasts and certified TRIZ practitioners will find our applications easy-to-use and be able to accelerate the process of successful technological innovation.

TRIZSoft Products:

The Ideator™ Plus System Software
Innovation WorkBench™ System Software (IWB™)
Anticipatory Failure Determination™ (AFD™) System Software – Version 2.2
Knowledge Wizard™ System Software
The Ideation Improver System™ Software
Innovation Situation Questionnaire™ (ISQ™) Software
Ideation Screen Saver

· The Ideator™ Plus System Software

Turbo charge your inventive thinking with the Ideator Plus educational software system.  The Ideator Plus is ideally suited for professional engineers, engineering students, and anyone interested in learning about this powerful innovation process.  The CD is jam-packed with information – a book, demo, and software program, plus printable articles and presentations that provide the fundamentals of I-TRIZ, an advanced and proven method for inventive problem-solving.   

Ideation's Ideator Plus takes users on a journey through the history of TRIZ, from the original 40 Innovation Principles to the evolution of I-TRIZ.  It also presents an introduction to valuable innovation resources – analytical tools, knowledge-base tools gleaned from the world's fund of patents and technological advancements, and software that can help you solve tough problems efficiently and expeditiously.

There are as many ways to find innovative solutions as there are situations that require innovation – you'll find them on the job and at home. Innovative ability and creativity can be enhanced!  Learn about systematic problem solving and I-TRIZ with the Ideator Plus, and take the first step toward discovering a new way of thinking, using software tools that accelerate the innovation process.

The Ideator Plus is a Microsoft WindowsÔ -based product and can be used without prior training.

The Ideator Plus includes:

  • Articles: "History of TRIZ" and "TRIZ Advancement"
  • Ideation/TRIZ Methodology Handbook, by Alla Zusman
  • Presentation: Ideation/TRIZ Methodology – a combination of graphics and text, which follows the evolution of TRIZ to the state-of-the-art I-TRIZ.
  • Demonstration: An Introduction to the Ideation/TRIZ Methodology – a 23-minute multimedia case study that details the I-TRIZ problem solving process.
  • The Ideator™ System Software
  • . . . and more!

Suggested Audience:

  • design engineers
  • quality engineers
  • manufacturing engineers
  • reliability engineers
  • engineering consultants
  • engineering students
  • anyone interested in improving his/her technical innovative skills and thought processes

Benefits:

  • develops an inventive, creative attitude
  • teaches a new approach to inventive problem solving
  • directs the user toward system improvement via Idealization

Software Modules:

  • ARIZ (Algorithm of Inventive Problem Solving) – aids the user in developing a vision of the "ideal" system, then disclosing, expressing, and resolving design contradictions.
  • System of Operators – a knowledge base containing over 30 operators (pathways to innovation) embodying proven design change recommendations to simplify systems, resolve contradictions, and employ resources.
  • The Innovation Mini-Guide – a valuable resource with over 200 practical applications dealing with the physical, chemical and geometrical effects applicable to technological systems.
  • The Innovative Illustrations Library – stimulates creativity and often launches innovative "solution concepts" through the use of analogies contained in the library's over 150 innovative design solutions.

System Requirements:

  • Microsoft WindowsÔ 3.1 or higher
  • VGA monitor
  • 4 MB RAM memory
  • 8 MB available hard disk space
  • Multimedia capability

Price: $100

· Innovation WorkBench™ System Software (IWB™)

A total innovation system that provides engineers with expert assistance in solving challenging technological problems. This unique software is the ideal companion for TRIZ practitioners. It bundles seven modules—Innovation Situation Questionnaire™ (ISQ™), Problem Formulator™, Navigator, System of Operators, Results Analysis, Innovative Illustrations Library and Innovation Guide — together in a comprehensive and economical package.
Presenting an expanded and integrated set of TRIZ tools, the IWB guides the user in developing a comprehensive set of ideas through focused access to an extensive knowledge base of scientific/engineering principles, technological effects and phenomena. Ideas are then combined, simplified and evolved into implementable solution concepts that represent an exhaustive sweep of all technological domains. The IWB has a proven track record for achieving results that represent true technological breakthroughs. The "roadmap" above illustrates the power and depth of the IWB.

· Anticipatory Failure Determination™ (AFD™) System Software – Version 2.2

A valuable tool for design, quality, reliability, manufacturing, R&D, and safety professionals. This system employs the Ideation/TRIZ Methodology to analyze and eliminate existing failures, and to predict and prevent potential failures in systems, products, processes and technologies. This aggressive approach helps users determine potential harmful effects and weak points in a system, product or process, then prevent them from manifesting. When applied to failure scenarios where the cause is unknown, the AFD System effectively assists the user in understanding the root cause and eliminating its failure mechanisms.

· Knowledge Wizard™ System Software

A business tool for systematic problem solving, ideal for anyone – from students to managers – involved in resolving everyday or complex business dilemmas. This software helps users capture detailed information about a problem situation and translate that data into a visual model that links cause-and-effect relationships to specific events and conditions. The Knowledge Wizard then generates a comprehensive set of "directions" for innovative thinking, helping users develop a broader cross-section of ideas and puts them in a position to make confident, well-informed decisions. This dynamic approach leverages individual and team knowledge, and helps pinpoint the most promising opportunities.

· The Ideation Improver System™ Software

The Ideation Improver System software is designed to help improve the most typical product/process features. It uses the Ideation/TRIZ Methodology’s extensive knowledge-base, gleaned from the world's patent libraries and other sources of tested technological knowledge, to address typical engineering concerns. The software offers users an accelerated path to systematic innovation, and is proven to help develop implementable solutions that at times represent true technological breakthroughs.

The Ideation Improver System can be used to: Suggested Audience:
  • improve an existing product design
  • improve a manufacturing process
  • improve system performance
  • improve system quality and reliability
  • improve unit manufacturing cost
  • improve patent protection
  • improve system features
  • generate alternatives
  • prevent, eliminate or reduce harmful effects
  • satisfy contradictory requirements
  • strengthen competitive advantage
  • design engineers
  • quality engineers
  • manufacturing engineers
  • reliability engineers
  • engineering consultants
  • patent agents/attorneys
  • engineering students
Benefits:
  • expedites the process of system improvement
  • provides a structured method for system improvement
  • provides a systematic approach for overcoming design obstacles
  • provides results that directly impact Return on Investment
  • provides a competitive edge

Software Modules:

  • Innovative Situation Questionnaire (ISQ) – guides the user in documenting system design goals and understanding impediments to improvement.
  • System of Operators – a knowledge base containing more than 200 operators (pathways to innovation) embodying proven design change recommendations targeted toward enhancing functionality and/or reducing the cost of a product or process.
  • Problem re-formulation module – allows the user to modify the problem statement to expand the solution space.
  • Evaluation module – allows the user to benchmark and identify preferred design concepts from among those that have been developed. Helps to reveal secondary problems, which might arise as by-products of system improvement.
  • The Innovative Illustrations Library – stimulates creativity and often launches innovative "solution concepts" through the use of more than 600 innovative design solutions.
  • Innovation Guide – a compendium useful in solving technological problems. Contains 150 articles describing physical, chemical and geometrical effects with more than 1,000 engineering applications.

System Requirements:

  • Microsoft WindowsÔ 95 or higher
  • VGA monitor
  • 16 MB RAM
  • 16 MB available hard disk space

· Innovation Situation Questionnaire™ (ISQ™) Software

An easy-to-use resource designed to collect and organize comprehensive information about specific problems related to technological systems. On its own, the ISQ helps individuals and project teams develop a thorough understanding of a problem situation. This analytical tool then serves as the framework from which to begin resolving the problem using the appropriate TRIZ tools. Used with other Ideation products, the ISQ is the first in a series of stepping stones toward achieving optimal solutions.

· Ideation Screen Saver

An inspiration for innovators, Ideation’s screen saver stimulates creativity through an inventor’s eye-view of possibilities. A cascade of inventive factoids and solutions create a galaxy illustrated with past and present innovations.
 

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