The Algorithm for Inventive Problem Solving (ARIZ-85C)

Abstract

In this chapter, we will explore the structure of ARIZ-85C, guide to diagrams of typical conflicts, and parts 1−4(4.1) of ARIZ-85C—the transition from an initial problem statement to a distinctly constructed statement and model of a mini-problem to a selection of all available resources that will realize the transition from a problem to an answer. ARIZ-85C is the Russian acronym for “The Algorithm for Inventive Problem Solving”—“Aлгopитм Peшeния Изoбpeтaтeльcкиx Зaдaч.” ARIZ-85C, the primary element of TRIZ, is a set of sequential, logical procedures for analyzing the initial problem situation to create the most effective solutions by using the fundamental concepts and methods of TRIZ. The author of ARIZ is Genrich Altshuller (Altshuller 1984; Bukhman 2012). Genrich Altshuller developed the first version of ARIZ in 1956. The name ARIZ was introduced in 1965, with modifications noted by the later years of development: ARIZ-68, ARIZ-71, ARIZ-77, ARIZ-82. The last modification, ARIZ-85C, performs four significant functions in TRIZ: Supplies a way to use TRIZ elements as a system to create the best possible solutions to a problem; Acts as a TRIZ part manager by showing us after which step of problem analysis, we are ready to use the different elements of TRIZ; Develops an analytical algorithm for the human brain (not for computers) that gently guides us from the initial problem statement to elegant and innovative solutions; It makes us more creative and innovative while it helps us avoid psychological Inertia, the greatest enemy of problem-solving.