Look For Hidden Problems?

1. Clarify the Need to Look for Hidden Problems

2. Look for Hidden Problems

• Discover Problems during Life-Cycle Jobs

• Fabrication—Testing-Packaging—Mass Transport

• Mass Storage—Disposition for Sale—Order Purchase

• Customer Transport—Setup—Customer Testing—Fueling/Energizing—Use/Operation

• Protecting the System—Protecting Users—Protecting Bystanders

• Stowing—Storage—Maintenance—Fixing Messes—Failure—Repair

• Recycling—Disposal• Subversion Analysis

Base Problem & Constraints

1. Who is Affected?2. Clarify Requirements

Related to the Problem 3. Clarify the Operating

Environment4. Clarify the Base

Problem5. Clarify the Importance

of the Penalties6. Clarify the Constraints

on Solving the Problem7. Solution Goal

Causal Analysis1. Target Elements for

Solutions (Function Diagram)

2. Determine Why Targeted Elements are Required

3. (Or) Create a Causal Analysis Diagram

Create Hypothesis from Evidence

• Observe the Situation• Catch It in the Act• Statistical Methods• Negative Evidence• Crime Scene Analysis• Problem History• Subject Matter Experts• Smaller Steps• Empathy• Subversion Analysis

Catch Missing Knobs• Table of Knobs• Relative To

Did Easily Turned Knobs Solve the Problem?

Solve by Mobilizing Idle Knobs

Solve by Resolving Contradictions

1. Pick and Clarify High Impact Contradictions

In order to (drive fast) the (pile) (tip shape) must be (sharp)In order to (support well) the (pile) (tip shape) must be (blunt)

• Separate in Time• Separate Gradually• Separate in Space• Separate by between the

Parts and the Whole• Separate by Direction• Separate by Perspective• Separate by Frame of

Reference• Separate by Response

of Fields• Separate between the

Substance & Field• Compensate2. Iterate on Solutions

Solve with Existing Solutions

Solve by Simplifying1. Pick the Functions to

Idealize2. Idealize Functions

• Idealize Useful Functions

• Idealize Informing Functions

• Idealize Harmful Functions

Solve by Adding Functions

Existence• Existence of Object, Parts

and Constituents

Number of Objects• Combinations of Like

Objects• Grouping or

Combinations of Unlike Objects

Location• Location of Objects

Distance—touching—nestling—nesting—mixing

• Interaction Zone Location• Relative Location

Movement• Path

Linear—Curved in Plane—Curved out of plane.

• Velocity Acceleration or Jerk

Structure• Symmetry• Dimension

Point—1 dim—2 dim—3 dim…

• Nesting—Nestling—Through

• Degree of SegmentationMonolith—Parts—Powder and Mist—Mixed Media.

• Voids, Capillary Structures and Foam

Monolith—Cavity—Voids—Porous Capillaries—Structured Capillaries—Dynamized Voids

• Thickness/Length/Aspect Ratio

• Volume• Curvature

Surface Structure• Surface Structure• Surface Properties• Surface Substances

Bulk Properties• State of Matter

Solid—Liquid—Gas—Plasma—Rarified Gas—Vacuum

• Bulk Properties of Substance

• Match or Mismatch of Properties

• Gradients of Components• Chemical Activity

Field Structure• Field Gradient or

ConcentrationStructure—Focus—Scatter—Interference—Diffraction--Refraction

• Field Location• Conductivity of Medium

Decrease—Shield--Amplify

• Field DirectionVary the Source—Reverse—Reflection—Change direction—diffraction—Refraction

• Variety or Separation of Field Components

Filtering—Expanding or Refracting—Anisotropy of Medium—Using paint

Making Adjustable• Adjustability

Fixed—Joint—Multiple Joints—Flexible

Invariable—Stepwise Variable—Continuously Variable

• Flexibility• Operation Near Critical

Point

Direction

• Direction of Action• Relative Orientation

Same—Opposing—Right Angles--Crossed

• Reversal of Relative Action

• Movement Relative to Field Gradients

Timing• Continuity of Operation• Different Time

Partial ModificationSerial Modification—Parallel Modification

• Addition or Subtraction of Other Functions

• Uninterrupted Operation• Incompatible Operations• Storage of Action or Field

Time Variation• Speed• Discrete or Continuous• Time Variance or Pulse• Pulsation or Oscillation

Continuous—Pulsed—Oscillating—Resonating—Standing Wave

Table of Knobs And Mobilize Idle Knobs

Idealize Useful Functions

(IFRs)

The Ideal Product for Useful Functions

1. Identify and Isolate the Main Modification

2. Modification Not Required

3. Remove Transmission Elements

4. Remove the Product5. Comes that Way6. Modify Minimum Part7. Different Product8. Natural Groupings

Time for a New Physical Phenomenon?

• Evolutionary History• Disruptive Technologies• System Maturity (Patents)

• Technical Parameter

• Level of Invention• Patents in time

• Time for New Phenomenon?

• Specialized• Diminishing Return• Feedback• Multiple Conflicts

• Line of Evolution Instead?

The Ideal Physical Phenomenon

• Identify the Competitive Alternatives

• Internet Product Search• Observe Existing

Products • Known Disruptive

Technology• Patent Searching and

Study• Evolution of Field

Phenomena• Library of Effects• Analogous Products—

Patents Outside Your Industry

• Analogous Products—Mega Trend

• Analogous Products—Bio-mimicry

• Transition to use of Bulk Properties

• Hybrid Combination of Physical Phenomena

• Merge or Interact with Multiplied Tools

• Chaining Physical Phenomena

Discovering New Physical Phenomena

• Intelligent Little People• Drive Measurement and

Detection to the Extreme• Bio-Mimicry• Analogous Phenomenon• Drive Fields to the

Extreme• Drive Order to the

Extreme• Drive Attributes to the

Extreme

The Ideal Modification

1. Describe a Variety of Ideal Modifications

2. Consider an Ideal Inverse Modification

• What is the Ideal Level of Modification?

• What is the Ideal Sequence of the Function?

• What is the Ideal Duration?

• What is the Ideal Duty Cycle?

• What is the ideal Adjustability?

Extreme EnvironmentsDifferent ProductsGranularity of AdjustmentContinuous or Feedback

• Ideal Use of Energy• Turn Burdens to

Blessings• When Should It Be

Excluded? (The Zero Function)

The Ideal Tool for Useful Functions

• Self Service• Already Poorly Performed

by Native Fields• Abundant Native Fields• Use of Cheap Abundant

SubstancesPowders—Foams—Voids—Water—Ice—Steam—Hydrates—Air—Nitrogen—Carbon Dioxide—Oxygen—Corrosion—Decay—Sand—Soil—Rocks—Waste—Waste Water—Sawdust—Waste Glass—Waste Gases—Waste Paper—Garbage—Yard Waste—Industrial Wastes—Hybrid Substances—Disassociated Forms of Any of the Above—Products of Interactions—Starting Materials—Final Products—Semi-Finished Elements.

• Nearby Similar Tool • Simplified Copy of the

Current Tool• Theft of Functions from

Super-System • Theft from Alternative or

Competing Objects• Boost Incidental

Functions• Steal Human Interaction• Consolidation of Objects

Filter for Ideal Phenomenon

• Abundance• Inherent Harm• Multiple Functions• Scalable

Idealize Informing Functions(IFRs)

The Ideal Observer for Informing Functions

• The Ideal Observer Doesn’t Need to Know

The Ideal Subject of Measurement

• Measurement Not Required

• Non-Existent Subject• Direct Acting Sensors

(Operation about Critical Points)

• Comes Pre-Measured• The Minimum Part or

Constituents• Multiple Subject

Elements (Natural Groupings)

The Ideal Modification for Informing Functions

• Describe Measurement in a Variety of Ways—if I could snap my fingers

• Ideal Level• Ideal Sequence• Ideal Duration• Ideal Duty Cycle• Ideal Adjustability• When Excluded?

Time for a New Physical Phenomenon?

• Evolutionary History• Disruptive Technologies• System Maturity

• Technical Parameter

• Level of Invention• Patents in Time

• Time for New Phenomenon?

• Specialized• Diminishing Return• Feedback• Multiple Conflicts

The Ideal Physical Phenomenon

• Competitive Alternatives• Internet Product Search• Existing Products • Disruptive Technologies• Patent Searching• Library of Effects• Analogous

Transformation• Analog—Mega Trend• Analog—Bio-mimicry• Transition to Use of Bulk

Properties• Chaining Phenomena• Secondary Phenomena• Measure a Copy or

Facsimile• Successive Detection• Resonance• Derivative Detection• Multiple Subjects• Field Markers• Markers• Intelligent Little People• Evolution of Fields• Interacting Multiples• Hybrid Combination

The Ideal Chain of Objects for Informing

Functions

• Already Poorly Performed by Native Fields

• Abundant Native Fields• Laundry List of Adjacent

Elements• Use of Cheap Abundant

SubstancesPowders—Foams—Voids—Water—Ice—Steam—Hydrates—Air—Nitrogen—Carbon Dioxide—Oxygen—Corrosion—Decay—Sand—Soil—Rocks—Waste—Waste Water—Sawdust—Waste Glass—Waste Gases—Waste Paper—Garbage—Yard Waste—Industrial Wastes—Hybrid Substances—Disassociated Forms of Any of the Above—Products of Interactions—Starting Materials—Final Products—Semi-Finished Elements

• Nearby Similar Measurement Device

• Simplified Copy• Steal Human Service to

System• Theft of Functions from

Super-System• Theft from Alternative or

Competing Objects• Boost Incidental

Functions• Steal Human Interactions

Filter for Ideal Phenomenon

• Abundance• Inherent Harm• Multiple Functions• Scalable

Idealize Harmful Functions(IFRs)

The Ideal Product for Harmful Functions

• Product Not Required• Eliminate the Product• Non-Existent Waste

Product

Avoid Harm• Weaken or Misinform the

Harming tool• Maximum Action with

Minimum Field• Mediator• Alien—Modified Tool or Product

Substances—Void• Redirect Harm to a Pre-

weakened, Expendable Product

• Redirect Extreme Action

Diminish Harm• Neutralize the Harming

Field• Channel Harm• Strengthen while Harming

Remedial• Detection of Harm• Healing• Previously Placed

Cushion

Verify that the System is Simpler

Evaluate Candidate Systems

The Ideal Tool for Harmful Functions

• Tool Not Required• Non-Existent Tool

The Ideal Modification for Harmful Functions

Make Useful• Reframing Harmful

Functions as Useful Functions

• Perform Anti Function• Reverse Fields or Action• Work With • Aesthetic Incorporation• Make Adjustable

Fixed—Adjustable—Continuous--Feedback

• Perform Accurately• Harmonize Sequence• Perform Stages when

Useful• Storage of Harmful Action• Combine with Other

Harmful Actions• Intelligent Little People

Solve by Adding Functions

Separation in Time

I want the (pile) to be (sharp) while(driving). I want the (pile) to be(blunt) while (supporting). Mustthese critical conditions overlap intime? No, they do not have tooverlap. Therefore we canseparate in time.

Some stages performed in advance

Prior Action

Partial Action

Part of whole action performed in advance

Rest of whole action performed when required

The contradiction attribute relates to an action orfunction that must be performed rapidly and slowly.The function of (painting) the (detailed parts) can berapidly performed by the gross action of (painting with aroller or large brush). The detailed remedial action of(removing the excess paint) is made possible by(applying masking) in advance or by overflowing a(hydrophobic) threshold by (making the unpainted areasfrom hydrophobic materials.)

Then

Too Much

Perfect

First

The contradiction is an action or function. (Tearing) ofthe (towel) can be broken down into steps. The stepsof (holding and tearing) are performed during (any timeprevious to use) by (mechanical holding and tearing) inorder to have (tearing). The remaining steps of (pullingthe towel) are performed during (towel use) in order tohave (not tearing).

Test for Separation in Time

The contradiction attribute relates to an action orfunction. (Tearing) of the (towel) is partiallyperformed in its entirety during (manufacture of thetowel) by (perforating the towel) giving (not tearing).The function is completed during (towel use) by(pulling the towel) giving (tearing).

Excessive and Remedial Action

ThenFirst

High High

Null

The harmful function of (tension loading) the (concretespan) cannot be avoided. The counter action of (applyinga compression load) is performed in advance by (insertingsteel columns under tension which “clamp” the span) sothat when the time comes for the harmful action of(tension loading) the (concrete span) it is not (tensionloaded).

Prior Counter Action

High High

Stable

HighCounterWeight

The contradiction attribute relates to an action orfunction. The (weight) must be (null action—stable)during (positioning). This is accomplished by applying (acounter weight or force). The counter action is removedduring (dropping) when the full action is required.

Countering

High Transmission

OnChangingConditions

First Condition

Separation on Condition

The difference of (light intensity) between (low lighting)and (intense lighting) will change the (glass’s lighttransmission) from (high transmission) to (lowtransmission). The (photo sensitivity) will be exploited todrive the change of parameters.

Separation on Condition-

TransparencyThe difference of (inertia of force) between (largeobjects) and (small objects) will change the (separatormaterial) transparency from transparent to opaque.The (inertia or relative force) will be exploited to drivethe change of parameters.

Dropped

Low Transmission

Transformation-Transformable States

Solid to Liquid to GasCombustible materialsFissableAdhesivesExplosiveWettableExothermic‐EndothermicSoluble or dissolvable materialsFoamsSettable liquids‐‐(increase of volume)Easily breakable or abraidablePolymerizing or de‐polymerizingMixture decomposition ‐‐ElectrolysisDisassociation‐ recombinationShape Memory MaterialsMagnetic materials using Curie EffectMolecular reorganization (diamonds)

FirstJoined

ThenSeparate

The (chopsticks) are formed from (an easily brokenstructure). The (chopsticks) are (unbroken) during (storagein vending machine) thus making them (joined). The(chopsticks) are (broken) during (preparation forconsumption) thus making them (separate). (Breaking) isoperated near (yield) by (creating a high stress crackinitiation).

Not Exist

Then Then . . .First

Transformation-Using Fields

Using (pneumatic structures)allows us to add a (pressurefield) to the (display) during(displaying), making it (exist).(Removing) the (pressure field)during (storage) makes it (notexist).

Male

Transformation—Input / Output

The (voice) to be operated upon must be (male) during(actual story telling). A transformation of (voicemodulation) changes the (voice) to (female) during(transmission of the show).

Transformation-Unrolling / Stretching•Nesting Extenders•Fabrics•Extension Springs•Constant Force Springs•Shape Changing Molecules•Nets•Origami•Scissoring Expanders

First

Then

Low Drag

The (air brake) is formed from (fabric). The (air brake)is (compacted) during (freefall), thus making it (lowdrag). The (airbrake) is (expanded) during (braking),thus making it (high drag).

Carrier / Intermediary

+Flexible

Stiff

Tar

Silver

During (engraving) (tar) which is (stiff) is (attached to,surrounding or mixed with) (individual or segmented)(plates) which are (flexible) thus loaning its propertyand making the combination (stiff). No carrier is usedduring (forming the plate) making the (plate) (flexible).

Merging—Interacting

Massive

LightMassive

Light Light Light

Segmentation is (allowed and accomplished bydesigning the table as separate pieces or not allowed).During (use) several (segmented or individual) (tablepieces) have the property of being (massive) whileunified or interacting through (an interlocking table orfastening elements). During (transportation) the unifyinginteraction is absent making them (light).

Merging—Countering sharp sharp

Elements are configured, oriented or designed to oppose eachother by (orienting them to oppose each other). Separating the(piles) during (driving) makes them (sharp). During (supporting)the merged (piles) oppose each other making them (blunt).

ExistsNot Exist

Female

High Drag

Stiff

Flexible

sharp sharp

blunt

A

BAABB

AB

BA

BBB

BB

ABA

A

A AA

AB

BA

Merging—ExtractionRe‐

tracted Retracted

Extended

The (fueling system) has several identifiable pieces.During (refueling) the (intake nozzle) is separated makingit (extended). During (normal flight) the (intake nozzle) isreunited making it (retracted).

Merging—Adjustable Numbers

Multiple (thrusters) are available for adjustable use. During(large payloads) many (thrusters) are used to give (highthrust). During (small payloads) few elements are used togive (low thrust).

Rearranging—Two Objects

Two distinct (piles) areused. During (driving) the(sharp) one is used.During (supporting) the(blunt) one is used.

Rearranging -Reorienting Non-Uniform One 

OrientationThe Other RedBlue

Part of a single (sport shirt) is (red) while another part is(blue). During (playing on one team) the non-uniform (sportshirt) is oriented so that (red) is emphasized. During (playingon another team) the (sport shirt) is reoriented so that (blue)is emphasized.

HingedUnfoldingOrigamiNesting

(Segmented cup pieces) arecoordinated together. During(storage and transportation) thepieces are oriented so that theyare collectively (compact).During (drinking) the pieces areoriented so that they arecollectively (cup-shaped).

Rearranging—Reorienting Pieces

Rearranging—Reorienting Attachments

Two (piles) which are (sharp) and (blunt) are attached toeach other. During (driving) the pieces are oriented sothat (sharp) comes into play. During (supporting) thepieces are oriented so that (blunt) comes into play.

Rearranging—Changing Directions

Changing directions of the (propeller) allows thesetting to be changed. During (takeoff and landing)the (propeller) is oriented so that (upward lift) comesinto play. During (flying) the (propeller) changesdirection so that (lateral force) comes into play.

Copy or FacsimilePhotographs

MoviesPaint Coverings

MoldsTime lapse photos

Impressions

SilhouettesCastingsResists

ProjectionsComputer Model

Dummies

First Mannequins (resilient)

Then Real Victims (fragile)

The (operation of the lungs and heart) of the (people)can be copied into a (mannequin). During (training)the (mannequin) is (resilient). During (emergencies)the (accident victim) is (fragile).

Re‐tracted

Re‐tracted

Ex‐tended

High Thrust Low Thrust

thenSharp Blunt

Cup shaped Compact

Sharp Blunt

Sharp

SharpBlunt

Blunt

Upward Lift

Side ward Lift

Upward Lift

Red BlueBlue Red

Red Blue Blue Red

then

Separate GraduallyTest for Separate Gradually

Separate Use

Gradually Merged

Gradually Hidden / Exposed

Merging—Interaction

Maturing / Proliferation

Repeated Use

Will a complete resolution of the contradictionallow starting with (little) (water) and endingwith (much) (water) or its equivalent? Thiswould be allowable so we will try to separategradually.

Repeat Repeat

(Little) (water) is usedover and over which isequivalent to (much)(water). (Recirculation ofthe water) is used to makethis happen

Slowly

The (shade producer) is capable of self organizationthrough (biological growth). During (the time that the plantis small) the (shade producer) starts as (small). Over timethe (shade producer) matures or proliferates to become(large) during (the time that the plant needs a lot ofshade).

Then Then

Individual (explosions) whichare (small) come into playgradually during (excavation).In the end, the sum effect is a(large) (explosion).

Keep Adding

Multiple or segmented (piles) are available. Graduallymerging the (thin) (piles) during (driving) results in theequivalent of (thick) (piles).

Multiple or segmented(metal elements) areavailable. Each (solid)(metal element) that ismerged with the alreadymerged (metal elements)become (liquid) by (beingmelted by the previouslymelted elements).

Gradually Added Fields

Gradually Transformed

The (tank) already has both properties.(Protected) is desirable and (vulnerable) isundesirable. The (tanks) are graduallymerged in a way that hides (vulnerable) untilthe whole is (protected).

AbraidableMaterial

The (pile) (tip) is made from (abraidable material).During (driving) the (pile) transforms from (sharp)to (blunt).

The (food) (bulk) can be changed from(uncooked) to (cook) by graduallyadding a (thermal) field. During (cooking)the (food) transforms from (uncooked) to(cooked).

Little Little Little

Much

LargeSmall

Small Small Small

Large

thin thin thin thin

thick

Sharp Blunt

Uncooked Cooked

Cooked

ThenThen

liquidSolid liquid liquid

B

B BB

BB

A A

AAA

AB

Separate in SpaceTest for Separation in

SpaceDuring (the moment that the plug passes a critical point inspace) (intimate contact) is essential (where the conductormust conduct across the contacts). (No contact) isessential (at any location where there is no interaction withthe part of the plug that interacts with the contacts). Nooverlap in space is required

Attached Objects

Partly Carried

Partly Merged or Interacting

Interact / Guide / Nestle / Penetrate

Path

Extraction

Two Objects

If more than one type of (spray nozzle) is allowed, one(spray nozzle) is (heavy droplets) and a nearby (spraynozzle) is (fine mist).

Spinning Field

If the (acid stirrer) can be separated into functional parts:The separated (stirring element) is (in the acid). The (restof the stirrer) is (in air). The separated parts interactthrough (a magnetic coupling).

On a path (through the board) the (wire length) is(short). On a path (around the board) the (wire length) is(long).

A

The (spring) is (flexible). The interacting (springhousing) is (stiff). The objects (interact, guide,nestle or go through each other).

•Inert carriers•Dual states-same material•Dual phase substances•Thin Films•Paint•Nested parts•Attached parts•Mixed somewhatThe (handle) is (stiff). The

attached (bristles) are (flexible).

Several (pages) can be used. Some of the (pages)which are (flexible) are attached to a (binding) which is(stiff). The (binding) and attached (pages) arecollectively (stiff). The (parts of the pages) which arenot carried are still (flexible).

• Merge• Nestle• Interlink—may 

require reshaping• Linked by 

Transmission• Hinged

Tumor

Healthy Tissue

Several (radiation beams) can be used. They partiallymerge or interact with each other by (crossing thebeams). The partly merged (section of the beams) is(high intensity). All that are unmerged are (lowintensity).

Non-Uniform

Selective Countering

On Condition

• Transformers (electric, levers, etc.)• Standing Waves• Concentrated Additives• Especially active Additives

Slow

Fast

Only one (lever) is allowed. One part ofthe (lever) is (slow). Another part of thesame (lever) is (fast).

For actions, forces or extrinsicattributes that depend uponinteractions such as beauty.Part of the (offensive line) has(blocking) in one location. Inanother location of the(offensive line) the (blockingactions do not exist).

One (boat) is (in the water)rendering it (mobile). Another(boat) is (on the land) renderingit (immobile).

A

BAA

BB

AB

BA

(Metallic fibers (A)) which are(ductile) are mixed with (ceramicparticles (B)) which are (brittle).

Mixture

Heavy Droplets

FineMist

Flexible Stiff

Long

Short

Flex

Stiff

Stiff

FlexFlexFlex

Low Low Low Low

High

InAcid

InAir

Flexible Stiff

Slow Fast

blocking

No blocking

blocking

mobile

immobile

Facsimile

Original Facsimile

•Photographs•Movies•Paint Coverings•Molds•Time lapse photos•Impressions•Silhouettes•Castings•Resists•Projections•Computer Models

The (bullet) is unfortunately (fast).But we can change its (appearance,sound, feel, smell or effect) to seemlike it is (slow) when using (a movieof the bullet).

Fast Slow

BBA

Separate between the Parts and the WholeTest for Separation Between

the Parts and the WholeStep 1: At a critical moment in time, should either (failed) or (notfailed) be hidden or minimized to solve the problem? Yes, if bulbfailure were hidden it would solve the problem.Step 2: At a critical moment in time, do I want (failed) AND (notfailed) to occur at different scales? No, I do not want a “failed”light to occur at any scale.Step 3: If the answer to 1 or 2 is “yes”, separate between theparts and the whole. The answer to 1 is “yes”.

Formation

New Dimension

Countering

Complimentary Directions

Coordinated Parts

Carrier

Merging

Hiding Part

(Individual) (explosions) are (small). The (explosions) arearranged into a formation which (is sufficiently close to havethe required effect). This formation has the macro effect ofbeing (large). (Smallness) is (hidden).

• Interact—Field • Interact --mediator• Transmission• Touch• Interweave• Nest• Nestle• Interlink• Clamped• Hinged• Interfused• Fractals

(Segmented or individual) (anti-slipdevices) have the property of being(stiff). When made to interact witheach other by (interlocking), theoverall system is (flexible).(Stiffness) is (expressed notexpressed).

+

(An inexpensive carrier—Paper) which is (flexible) is(attached to, surrounding or mixed with) (segmented orindividual) (abrasive particles) which are (rigid) thus loaningits property and making the combination (flexible) at themacro scale. (Rigidness) is (hidden or expressed at themicro scale).

Each individual (piece of the can) already has theundesirable property of (sharp (A)) and the desirableproperty of (smooth (B)), even in the slightest degree. The(can parts) are merged (by rolling the edges up in a seam)thus giving the general property of (smooth (B)).

The (panel) has the property of being (curved).Going (up or down) in dimension gives the (panel) theproperty of being (straight) since (a section throughthe panel is a straight line which is sufficient in thedirection of air flow).

• Opposing Element• Counter Weight

with Transmission means

• Negative Spring Rate

• Negative rate of change of lever arm

• Counter Field Gradient

Low or Null

V high V high

Null

The (camera element) (motion) has a direction withthe undesirable property of (high velocity).Countering the (motion) with (a high velocity motion ofa counter weight in the opposite direction) gives thedesirable (null velocity of the system).

NoConstraint

NoConstraint

Constrains

Constrains

Front & Side Airbags

Each (airbag) is(constraining) which isdesirable in onedirection and (notconstraining) which isundesirable in anotherdirection. Combiningtwo or more (airbags)and orienting them in acomplementary fashionmakes the combination(constraining) in bothdirections.

Coordinated Partition.

Adjustable (flow areas) have the property of being (changing). When coordinated with each other by (a coordinated partition that keeps the overall area constant), the overall effect is (constant). (Changing) is (expressed).

SmallSmall Small

large

Stiff Stiff Stiff

Flexible

Flexiblerigid rigid rigid

Flexible

A

BAABB

AB

BA

AA

BB

Sharp

Smooth

curved

straight

V highV high

constrainsno  

constraintno  

constraint

constrains

constrains

constrains

changing changing

constant area

Changing area (cold)

Changing area (hot)

Constant

B

B BB

BB

A A

AA AA B

Separate by Direction

Test for Separation by DirectionDoes one of the conflicting propertiesalready exist in a different direction or canit be modified to be so? The pile isalready blunt in its sides. Try to separateby direction.

Sharp

Blunt

How You Look or Perceive

Looks LikeBy Comparison

Inference

Inertial or Spatial Frame of Reference

Separate by DirectionThe (pile) is (sharp) (in the direction ofdriving). The (pile) (is already or canbecome) (blunt) (in the opposite directionor at right angles or in the rotary direction))if (the supporting force is directed in thesideward’s direction).

Separate by Frame of Reference

Separate by Perspective

Test for Separation by PerspectiveIs it sufficient too only appear to have one of theknob settings? If yes then separate byperspective

The (bacterium) is naturally and unfortunately (small). It (looks like) it is (large) when (viewed under a microscope).

The (panel) is unfortunately (wood). But we can change its (appearance) to seem like (marble) when using (paint).

The (pebble) is unfortunately (black). But we can changethe implication to seem like it is (white) by (dropping theblack pebble).

The (actor) is already (short) when compared to (thesize of surroundings and other actors). Changing (thesurroundings and other actors) by (miniaturizing the setprops and putting the actor on a raised platform) makesthe (actor) (tall).

Natural Frequency

Different Frequency

The (vehicle sound) is already (not the naturalfrequency) when compared to (the velocity of theapproaching vehicle). Changing the frame ofreference by (getting on the vehicle) makes the(vehicle sound) (the natural frequency).

Sharp

Blunt

Actually: WoodLooks Like: Marble

Natural Frequency

Different Frequency

Actually: SmallLooks: Large

(In microscope)

Actually: BlackInferred to be: White

Tall: Compared to short doorShort: Compared to tall door

Separate Between The Substance and the Field

Test for Separation by Response of Fields

It is essential that the field response to the (substance inthe operating region) must be (setting A) for (field regionA or field A)The field response to the (substance in the operatingregion) must be (setting B) for (field region B or field B)Is it essential that field region or field A and B be thesame? If they must be the same, then jump toSeparation between Substance and Field.

Separate by Response of

Fields

• Optically transparent materials• Resonant structures• Field shape changing materials• Field gradient changing

materials• Reflective or channeling

structures• Filters• Frequency or color changing• Speed changing• Phase changing• Polarization changing• Field Type changing• Field absorption changing

materials

The response of (field region A or field A) to (material,coating or structure) is (setting A). The response of(field region B or field B) to (material, coating orstructure) is (setting B).For Example:The response of (visible light) to (glass) is(conducting). The response of (ultraviolet light) to(glass) is (non-conducting).

Separate by Response of Fields

The field element associated with the conflict is (amagnetic field). The substance element associated withthe conflict is (the field coils). The (magnetic field) is(rotating) and the (coils) are (stationary). This isaccomplished by (switching on the coils in apredetermined sequence. The magnetic field directionappears to rotate, depending on the sequence of theswitching).

Compensate

Turn a knob sufficiently to fix the given problemwithout regard for what gets worse.Identify another knob which can be turned whichcompensates for the first one turned.

Conducting

Non‐Conducting

Stationary

Rotating

Radio Waves    Micro Waves   Infrared  Visible Light   Ultraviolet   X‐Ray   Cosmic 

Oder & Taste           Diffusion               Osmosis                     Chemical Fields

Elastic Stress                Gravity                      Friction                       Adhesion

Centrifugal Force                     Inertial Force                       Coriolis Force

Buoyant Force        Hydrostatic Pressure        Jet Pressure          Surface Tension

Sound               Vibrations & Oscillations            Ultrasound                Waves

Corona Discharge    Current    Eddie Currents    Particle Beams

Thermal Heating or Cooling               Thermal Shocks

Nuclear Forces

Electrostatic Fields               Magnetic Fields                Electromagnetic Fields

Information

Table of Communication Fields

Table of Fields