Algorithm of Invention

Interesting Facts

• The book serves as an introduction to the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), developed by Genrikh Altshuller to systematize the invention process.
• The book describes a methodology that allows solving inventive problems using algorithms and principles based on the analysis of patents and inventions.
• One of the key elements of the book is the concept of the 'ideal final result,' which helps inventors formulate the goals of their solutions.
• Altshuller highlights 40 inventive principles in his book that can be applied to solve various technical problems.
• The book also introduces the concept of 'contradictions' in inventive tasks and offers methods for resolving them, which is foundational for many modern innovation processes.
• TRIZ, as described in the book, has become the basis for many educational programs and courses on innovation and invention worldwide.
• Altshuller analyzed over 200,000 patents to identify patterns and create universal principles that form the foundation of the book.