Using the Trends of Evolution (TEs) from the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) to Generate New Product Ideas for Optical Fiber Distribution Boxes

Abstract:

In this article, the Trends of Evolution (TEs) originated in the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) are used for the generation of ideas for new products for the telecommunications infrastructure. Initially, the usage of TEs for ideation of new products is described. Then, a case study applying the TEs to an optical fiber distribution box, aiming to improve its usability, is presented. A number of promising new product ideas was generated in a structured way by professionals with no previous experience in using the TEs.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 741)
• Pages: 814-822
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.741.814
• Online since: March 2015
• Authors: Rafael Yuji Ishi, Marco Aurélio de Carvalho*
• Keywords: Optical Fiber Distribution Boxes, Product Development, Trends of Evolution, TRIZ, Voice of the Product

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[1] Figure4–Evolution potential of product B Figure5–Evolution potential for the parts of product B Results and discussion Previous works applied the TEssuccessfully. Students who did not know the method used the TEs to evaluate their functionality and also obtained good results. A design guide for home appliances was proposed by those students [9]. In the corporate arena, a new line of products for personal hygiene was created [8]. In our case study, the method was applied by professionals who, in spite of not having previous experience with TRIZ, achieved good results, generating 42 ideas in 120 minutes. In Table 3, some of the ideas generated through the session are listed. Besides these listed in Table 3, several other potential ideas were generated and maintained in secrecy. The ideas were taken to the marketing department of the company and have a chance of becoming new products or improvements on existing products. Table2–Results of the TE ideas for product B TEs Some of the ideas generated.

[2] Space segmentation -Add sections to forward the fiber from the adapters to the tray.

[3] Surfacesegmentation - Place textures for a more modern look.