Computer can Invent Independently

Author: Alexander Anatotyvich Shmonov

Abstract:

Methods of invention through which three programmers can easily write such programs (for a computer) through which the computer can devise many inventions without any assistance of human being. The first method of invention consists of random conclusions out of conditional propositions and the second method of invention consists of creation of OR-subtasks using conditional propositions.

The author believes that a computer can be programmed to invent independently without any help or participation of any human being. The author presents a number of methods of invention which may be fed to a computer to invent independently as a human being.

The author believes that, in about 50 years, any person will presumably be able not to work and get a good allowance which will be generally more than an allowance sufficient for a man to satisfy his/her wants throughout his/her life (page 92). This is a complete book of 96 pages. This book is a translation of the original Russian work by the author.

Keywords: innovation, invention, automatic invention, computer-based invention,

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An example of Airbag used in Car Safety

Author: Gennady Kizevich

Abstract:

Traditional airbag systems can save lives, but can injure or even kill. The reason is explosive deployment and excessive action. Gas generators of airbag stuffed with so-called “low-energy” explosive which activated by an electric detonator. If this protective system working correctly and occupants are wear seatbelts, it really helps, but sometimes it kills. The ideal Airbag should contains a minimum number of absolutely reliable components for perform the same functions and use "free" or excessive resources of existing system, supersystem and/or environment.

Principles of Survival - A theory of Every Day Creativity

Author: Gennady Kizevich

Abstract:

This book is for those who desire to come in touch with the secrets of creativity, who look at nature and people with surprise and have a sense of humor. 
Serious readers will find principles allowing to understand reality and to foresee development. They will get acquainted with tactics of inventors, businessmen and lawyers. There is a key to solutions of serious organizational, technical and vital problems in this book.  You will make sure that any activity gives an opportunity to invent. This is a natural quality of every creative person. 
To live merrily means to invent. The excitement from the first invention can be compared with the feeling of love or a flight in a dream. To learn invent is easy, interesting and never late.

Evolution of User Interfaces for the Visually Impaired

Author: Umakant Mishra

Abstract:

Physically or mentally challenged people cannot use a computer in the same way a normal people can. For example, persons with disability in hands cannot use a standard keyboard or mouse efficiently. Persons having visual disability cannot benefit from a standard display screen. People having locomotor challenge, visual disability or hearing problem etc. cannot interact with a computer like a normal person. So it is necessary to design the computers, interfacing devices and software interfaces with special features, which can be used by the people with physical challenges.

There are many input/output devices like mouse, keyboard, pointers, and touch screens etc. to improve the human computer interaction. But it is a challenge for the inventors and manufacturers to build such devices for people with physical challenges. One of the major difficulties for the inventors is to visualize the difficulties of a visually impaired person and invent such special devices that would assist them as desired. Similarly it is challenging for the manufacturers to build these special equipments, as there are not enough customers for these products for a commercial viability.

This article analyses different types of visual disabilities, different assistive technologies for different types of visual disabilities, guidelines for developing user interfaces for the visually impaired, software products available for assisting the visually impaired, and Inventions made on such adaptive technologies. The objective is to analyze and explore various assistive technologies for the visually impaired users, and throw some light on the possibility of future improvements of such devices and/or interfaces.

Keywords: TRIZ, Innovation, Inventive Problem Solving, Invention, Software Patents, GUI, Software inventions, Graphical User Interface, GUI design, GUI elements, assistive technologies, adaptive interfaces, speech recognition, VRS, Visual disabilities, Karaoke, speech synthesis, Braille,

Mishra, Umakant, Evolution of User Interfaces for the Visually Impaired (May 1, 2014). Available at SSRN:http://ssrn.com/abstract=2431689

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262116475_Evolution_of_User_Interfaces_for_the_Visually_Impaired

http://works.bepress.com/umakant_mishra/125

Methods of Implementing Sustainable Development

While economic growth, industrialization and urbanization are generally perceived as development they are unsustainable as long as they are not completely in harmony with the social and environmental conditions. Hence the focus is not moving from economic growth sustainable economic growth, business to sustainable business and urbanization to sustainable urbanization etc. The term “sustainable” adds social and environmental obligations and opportunities in order to build healthy ecosystems and strong communities.

Sustainability gives high importance to natural resources and ecological functions because they cannot be replaced by any manmade substitutes. Man made resources can support it or replace to some extent but not completely. Hence the first and foremost objectives of sustainability are to preserve the natural resources and make no further damage to the environment. While it is not possible to attain “total sustainability” or sustainability from all aspects it still remains as an ideal objective.

One of the key implementation is by using the solar energy. Solar energy is free, renewable and causes no pollution. Solar energy is encouraged everywhere whether in sustainable urbanization or sustainable buildings or sustainable transportation. However, many technologies are yet to come regarding utilization of solar energy for various purposes like lighting, heating, cooling, running vehicles and other purposes. The future will see more and more sustainability programs in every organization and in every sector. 

Is Anti-Virus a Necessary Evil? Using TRIZ Ideality and Contradictions to find out what is Necessary and what is Evil

Author: Umakant Mishra

Abstract:

While everybody is becoming more and more dependent on computers there are some unscrupulous people who continuously try to misuse the technology and get illegal and illegitimate benefit out of this sophisticated environment. Today the Internet is like a busy street or open market place where you find almost everything you want. As there are some obvious risks when you stand or move in a busy street such as you are likely to be pick pocketed or cheated or even knocked out by a rash driving vehicle. Similar threats loom over the head of a user when he is exposed to the Internet. There are viruses, malware, spyware, spam, hackers and other malefic forces who not only damage the computer system of innocent computer users but also do more dangerous things like stealing their confidential data or stealing their identity to make bank transactions on their behalf.

An anti-virus program is generally considered as a remedy to all the above problems. The anti-virus program (including anti-spyware, internet guard etc.) not only detects the malware in your system but also guards the computer system from external attacks while you are surfing the Internet. It is supposed to detect if a spyware is stealing your passwords or a hacker is making an inward connection to squeeze your PC. But is the current age anti-virus program really giving a remedy to all these problems? Many people think that an anti-virus program along with its siblings like anti-spyware, anti-adware, internet guard etc. create a lot of burden on the user. While the computer users cannot afford to avoid using anti-virus programs most user feel it as a necessary evil.

Keywords: Software Innovation, computer virus, anti-virus, anti-virus software, computer vulnerability, computer security, anti-virus design, inoculation, virus scanning, virus detection, viral attacks, virus database, virus problems, anti-virus problems

This paper was first published in the TRIZ featured Articles of Altshuller Institute of TRIZ studies (USA) during Aug 2013, currently available on the web at http://www.aitriz.org/triz-articles/triz-features/628-anti-virus.

Mishra, Umakant, Is Anti-Virus a Necessary Evil? (May 8, 2014).  Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2434470

http://works.bepress.com/umakant_mishra/124

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262116257_Is_Anti-Virus_a_Necessary_Evil_Using_TRIZ_Ideality_and_Contradictions_to_find_out_what_is_Necessary_and_what_is_Evil

Critical Considerations for Developing MIS for NGOs

Author: Kailash Chandra Dash and Umakant Mishra

Abstract:

Although Information Systems and Information Technology (IS & IT) has become a major driving force for many of the current day organizations, the NGOs have not been able to utilize the benefits up to a satisfactory level. Most organizations use standard office tools to manage huge amount for field data and never feel the need for a central repository of data. While many people argue that an NGO should not spend too much money on information management, it is a fact that organizing the information requires more of a mindset and an organized behavior than a huge financial investment.

Keywords: NGO, Voluntary Organization, Non profit Organization, MIS, Management Information Systems,

Dash, Kailash Chandra and Mishra, Umakant, Critical Considerations for Developing MIS for NGOs (March 26, 2014). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2416294 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2416294

http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2416294

http://arxiv.org/abs/1403.7344

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/261098284_Critical_Considerations_for_Developing_MIS_for_NGOs

http://viXra.org/abs/1403.0940

http://works.bepress.com/umakant_mishra/123