The Ideal IFR is no IFR- Criticism to the TRIZ concept of Ideality

Author: Umakant Mishra

Abstract:

The limitations of TRIZ concept of Ideality hail from its root philosophy of Idealism. As the “ideas” are there in human minds/brains they are subjective in nature. The concept of “Ideal” and IFR may vary from person to person as they are biased by individual judgments. Similarly the IFR may vary from system to system and at different phases of the development of a system.

However, the same limitations may be considered as the strengths of Idealism. As the IFRs can be different for different people and groups, the solution developer should not always take his own IFR for granted. She has to consider the benefits of all adjacent systems, sub-systems and super systems while developing a solution. It is always more ideal to solve problems at higher levels.

Keywords: TRIZ, Altshuller, Innovation, Invention, Inventive Problem Solving, Ideality, Contradiction, Resources, Ideal Final Result, IFR, Ideal Product, Ideal Process, Ideal solution, Ideal method, Ideal resources,

Mishra, Umakant, The Ideal IFR is No IFR: Criticism to the TRIZ Concept of Ideality (June 19, 2013). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2282002 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2282002

http://ssrn.com/abstract=2282002 

http://works.bepress.com/umakant_mishra/94

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262042437_The_Ideal_IFR_is_no_IFR-_Criticism_to_the_TRIZ_concept_of_Ideality

Introduction to the Concept of Ideality in TRIZ

Author: Umakant Mishra

Abstract:

Ideality is one of the most powerful concepts of TRIZ. According to ideality, the ideal state of the system is where all its functions are achieved without causing any problem. The system is better, faster, low cost, low error, low maintenance and so on. In other words, an ideal system consists of all positives and no negatives.

An ideal product or system may not materially exist, or may not be possible to achieve, but the knowledge of the ideal system helps us to improve an existing system. Once we conceive the features of the ideal product (or system), we keep those features as the goal and try to improve the current product (or system) to achieve that goal. Even if an ideal system is impossible to achieve, the concept of an ideal system helps us to build the product of the next generation.

Keywords: TRIZ, Altshuller, Innovation, Invention, Inventive Problem Solving, Ideality, Contradiction, Resources, Ideal Final Result, IFR, Ideal Product, Ideal Process, Ideal solution, Ideal method, Ideal resources,

Mishra, Umakant, Introduction to the Concept of Ideality in TRIZ (June 2, 2013). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2273178 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2273178

http://papers.ssrn.com/abstract=2273178

http://works.bepress.com/umakant_mishra/93

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/255697281_Introduction_to_the_Concept_of_Ideality_in_TRIZ

Application of TRIZ Principles In Software Concepts

Author: Umakant Mishra

Abstract:

The Inventive Principles of TRIZ are not only applicable to mechanical or technical field; they are also applicable to Software solutions. Most of the 40 principles are easy to learn, but the question arises where to apply and how to apply. This article shows some simple examples of applying TRIZ principles.

Some people may ask, the solutions in this article are all known, what is the use of trying out TRIZ Principles on them. My answer is the art of problem solving is like learning a bicycle. If you are capable of riding the cycle on a known road, there will be a time when you can successfully ride the cycle on an unknown land. The practice of Principles on known solutions will enable you to explore unknown solutions in future.

Keywords: TRIZ, ARIZ, Altshuller, Innovation, Inventive Problem Solving, Software invention, software contradictions, Inventive Principles, Inventive Standards, Standard Solutions, Inventive solutions, 

http://works.bepress.com/umakant_mishra/92

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/262040499_Application_of_TRIZ_Principles_In_Software_Concepts

An Introduction to ARIZ

Author: Umakant Mishra

Abstract:

ARIZ- the Algorithm of Inventive Problem Solving, is a part of TRIZ. It is not as popularly used as other methods in TRIZ. The steps in ARIZ are difficult to follow and requires more intellectual effort. This method is used only to solve complex problem which are not solved by applying other methods of TRIZ. It is a tool for thinking in alternative directions to solve complex and non-standard problems.

From another point of view, ARIZ is a method of problem solving by redefining and restructuring the problem. Although problems can be solved by using other methods, it is better to evaluate the method of solution using ARIZ. ARIZ moves you back and forth on the functional domains of the super-system, the system and subsystem in order to ensure that the derived solution does not create any problem for the super-system or sub-systems.

Keywords: TRIZ, ARIZ, Altshuller, Innovation, Inventive Problem Solving, Algorithm of problem solving, Ideality, Contradiction, Resources, Inventive Standards, Standard Solutions, Inventive solutions, system resources,

Mishra, Umakant, An Introduction to ARIZ (February 10, 2013). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2214558 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2214558

http://papers.ssrn.com/abstract=2214558 *

http://works.bepress.com/umakant_mishra/91

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/256046853_An_Introduction_to_ARIZ

The Concept of Resources in TRIZ

Author: Umakant Mishra

Abstract:

An ideal system should have all advantages and no harms. If the resources consumed are expensive than the output produced then the invented system becomes ridiculous. The objective should be to use least amount of resources, cheapest resources, easily available resources and resources available within the system.

Every system intends to achieve a main useful function. The use of resources should target to improve its main useful function. If certain parts of a system or certain resources lead to unwanted functions or harmful effects then that part of the system needs to be modified and those resources need to be substituted. If a system can utilize unwanted functions and harmful effects to produce useful functions then the system is considered magical and revolutionary.

Keywords: TRIZ, Altshuller, Innovation, Inventive Problem Solving, Ideality, Contradiction, Resources, Effects, Inventive Standards, Standard Solutions, Inventive solutions, free resources, system resources, external resources, environmental resources, ideal resources

Mishra, Umakant, The Concept of Resources in TRIZ (February 5, 2013). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2212093 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2212093

http://papers.ssrn.com/abstract=2212093 *

http://works.bepress.com/umakant_mishra/90

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235340232_The_Concept_of_Resources_in_TRIZ

Controlling Virus Infections in Internet and Web Servers- A TRIZ based analysis

Author: Umakant Mishra

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The viruses not only infect the stand-alone machines or client machines but also infect the web servers. When the web servers are infected with viruses, they disseminate infected content and thereby infect the client computers. The conventional anti-virus programs can run only on one machine. There is no way that an anti-virus in the client machine can determine whether the content of a website is virus safe or not. Hence, different methods are implemented to prevent the client computer from being infected by the infected content of a web server.

One proposed efficient method is to get scanned by the search engines and display the reliability of the content along with the search results (Patent 6721721). Looking at the reliability status in the search results, the user knows which web pages are reliable and which web pages are not reliable. Similarly, another proposed efficient method is to use a certificate server to certify the content of the web servers. This also helps users to know which content is virus-scanned (and hence reliable) and which content is not (Patent 7107618).

Keywords: computer virus, anti-virus, anti-virus software, computer vulnerability, computer security, anti-virus design, anti-virus development, virus scanning, virus infection, virus detection, signature scanning, integrity checking, heuristic scanning, emulation, activity monitoring, generic scanning, network scanning, server scanning,

Mishra, Umakant, Controlling Virus Infections in Internet and Web Servers- A TRIZ Based Analysis (June 1, 2012). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2071960 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2071960

http://papers.ssrn.com/abstract=2071960 

http://works.bepress.com/umakant_mishra/89

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/255726433_Controlling_Virus_Infections_in_Internet_and_Web_Servers-_A_TRIZ_Based_Analysis

Inventions on Generic Detection of Computer Viruses- A TRIZ based analysis

Author: Umakant Mishra

Abstract:

The conventional methods of signature scanning and heuristic testing depend on prior knowledge of individual virus signatures and virus behaviors. Hence these methods are capable of detecting only the known viruses or viruses behaving in known ways. Hence, these methods cannot detect the viruses unless they are created, released and infected the innocent users. This situation creates the need for generic detectors that can detect even the new and unknown viruses.

The generic scanning methods, in contrast, don’t depend on individual virus signatures or behaviors. Hence they are better applicable to detect the new and unknown viruses and viruses of new and unknown behavior. The other advantage of generic methods is that they don’t require updating of virus databases periodically. The popular generic methods include integrity checking and heuristic scanning. Integrity checking may include verification of program size, verification of checksum, verification of revision information, verification of disk address, verification of object program and others. 

However, generic methods are not easy to implement. It is difficult to analyze a large number of features of the viruses to build virus classifiers in order to determine an executable data whether “infected” or “not-infected”. Besides, this method is not so guaranteed as signature scanning. Hence, there is possibility of many viruses escaping through this method of detection. There are continuous efforts to make the generic methods more accurate and reduce the number of false negatives and false positives.

Keywords: computer virus, anti-virus, anti-virus software, computer vulnerability, computer security, anti-virus design, anti-virus development, inoculation, virus scanning, virus detection, signature scanning, integrity checking, heuristic scanning, generic scanning, behavior monitoring, resident scanning,

Mishra, Umakant, Inventions on Generic Detection of Computer Viruses- A TRIZ Based Analysis (June 1, 2012). Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=2071922 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2071922

http://papers.ssrn.com/abstract=2071922

http://works.bepress.com/umakant_mishra/88

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/255726429_Inventions_on_Generic_Detection_of_Computer_Viruses-_A_TRIZ_Based_Analysis