Algorithm of Invention

Key Concepts and Strategies

Genrikh Altshuller's book «Algorithm of Invention» is dedicated to the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ). The main concepts and strategies outlined in the book include:
1.The idea that invention can be systematized and studied as a science.
2.The concept of technical contradiction, which must be resolved to create an innovative solution.
3.The use of 40 inventive principles to overcome contradictions.
4.The concept of the ideal final result (IFR), which guides the inventor towards creating the most efficient solution.
5.The application of the Algorithm of Inventive Problem Solving (ARIZ), which helps structure the process of finding solutions.
6.The analysis and utilization of system resources to achieve optimal solutions.
7.The development and use of standard solutions for typical problems.
8.The introduction of the concepts of 'field' and 'temporal' systems for analyzing and improving technical systems.
9.The application of the laws of technical system development for forecasting and creating new technologies. These concepts and strategies aim to systematize the invention process and enhance its efficiency.