CONTRADICTIONS AND RECOMMENDED INVENTIVE PRINCIPLES FOR BUILDING A SPECIFIC SOLUTION
As an example of how to build a Specific Solution based on the selected Recommended Solution, the case of Improve hot coffee service in a plastic cup affected by burning the Customer's hand is developed below, which has been explained in detail in this Startup Manual
The Aatrizinventor algorithm provides a Recommended Solution that involves addressing a set of contradictions based on the inventive principles they consist of. Each contradiction should contribute a part of the specific solution, integrating its inventive principles coherently. All contradictions must contribute to a comprehensive and consistent solution that addresses the evaluation challenge.
To facilitate the analysis of these contradictions, the recommended inventive principles for each of them are presented below, divided into four groups.
The detailed contradictions shown below is available in Aatrizinventor Report Table IX. The specific analysis of these contradictions must be conducted by the Innovation Team.
GROUP 1: This corresponds to the first two contradictions in Table III belonging to the Base Solution, composed of the heaviest-weighted principles, typically of a strategic nature. These contradictions guide the solution's strategy. Strategic principles are more generic in character, so it may not yet be possible to project a solution, only general guidelines. The following groups will give more specific signals, which could require a new review of these principles, to consolidate the solution. The following list shows the inventive principles of Group 1.
ESSENTIAL CONTRADICTION
Contradiction order wt.1
Parameter to improve: (+) 23. Loss of substance
TO IMPROVE (UDE): PLASTIC CUP has More Loss of substance or relevant value, interacting with S2
Parameter to attenuate or preserve: (+) 25. Loss of Time
TO ATTENUATE OR PRESERVE (UDE): PLASTIC CUP has More Loss of time or causes a bottleneck interacting with S2
Inventive principles IP(s) : [15,18,35,10]
15. Dynamics, Str. IP (Pos.11):
a. Allow (or design) the characteristics of PLASTIC CUP*, external environment, or process to change to an optimal, or to find an optimal, operating condition.
b. Divide PLASTIC CUP* into parts that are capable of relative movement between each other.
c. If PLASTIC CUP* (or process) is rigid or inflexible, make it flexible or adaptive.
d. To enhance the dynamics of PLASTIC CUP* or the process, use feature(s) or object(s) available in the nearby environment.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation in time
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving attributes; Improving performance; Improving 7 quality factors (Quality, Reliability, Maintainability, Supportability, Human Factors, Safety, Security); Improving if a solution has not yet emerged
18. Mechanical Vibrations/ Energy Variations, Tac. IP (Pos.5):
a. Move PLASTIC CUP* by cycles with energies that activate it
b. Cause PLASTIC CUP* to oscillate or vibrate. Increase its frequency (even up to the ultrasonic). Use the resonant frequency of PLASTIC CUP*. If necessary, decrease frequency.
c. Use vibration-generating fields in, or for, PLASTIC CUP* instead of mechanical vibration generators. Combine sources of oscillations (e.g., ultrasonic, and electromagnetic).
d. Apply alternation of PLASTIC CUP* or its functions.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation in time
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving 7 quality factors (Quality, Reliability, Maintainability, Supportability, Human Factors, Safety, Security)
35. Transformation/ Parameter Changes, Str. IP (Pos.1):
a. Change PLASTIC CUP*'s physical or chemical state (e.g., in shape, in composition, to a gas, liquid, solid or plasma).
b. Change the composition or condition of PLASTIC CUP* by adding or removing components.
c. Change the concentration or consistency; change the degree of flexibility; change the temperature or the level of internal activity of PLASTIC CUP*.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation by condition / Separation alternative
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving attributes; Improving 7 quality factors (Quality, Reliability, Maintainability, Supportability, Human Factors, Safety, Security)
10. Preliminary Action, Str. IP (Pos.2):
a. Perform the required change in, or for, PLASTIC CUP*, before it is needed (either fully or partially).
b. Pre-arrange PLASTIC CUP* and other objects, if necessary, in such a way that they can come into action from the most convenient place and without losing time for their delivery.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation in time
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving attributes; Improving performance
COMPLEMENTARY CONTRADICTION 1
Contradiction order wt.2
Parameter to improve: (+) 1. Heaviness of moving object
TO IMPROVE (UDE): PLASTIC CUP has More Heaviness, value, cost, or restriction, whether physical or figurative interacting with S2
Parameter to attenuate or preserve: (-) 29. Fulfillment of desired outcome
TO ATTENUATE OR PRESERVE (UDE): PLASTIC CUP has Less Achievement of desired outcome interacting with S2
Inventive principles IP(s) : [28,35,26,18]
28. Mechanics Substitution, Str. IP (Pos.3):
a. Replace a direct or manual action in, or for, PLASTIC CUP*, with a mechanical action or a tool.
b. Replace a mechanical means in, or for, PLASTIC CUP*, with sensory (optical, acoustic, vibration, taste, smell, feelings or other sensory fields) means.
c. Use mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic, chemical, biological, psychological or other fields to improve action of PLASTIC CUP*.
d. Change from static fields in, or for, PLASTIC CUP* to moving fields, from unstructured fields to those with structure, or vice versa.
e. Use fields in conjunction with field-activated parts, components, or particles (e.g., magnetic field and ferromagnetic particles) in, or for, PLASTIC CUP*.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation by condition
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving attributes
35. Transformation/ Parameter Changes, Str. IP (Pos.1):
a. Change PLASTIC CUP*'s physical or chemical state (e.g., in shape, in composition, to a gas, liquid, solid or plasma).
b. Change the composition or condition of PLASTIC CUP* by adding or removing components.
c. Change the concentration or consistency; change the degree of flexibility; change the temperature or the level of internal activity of PLASTIC CUP*.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation by condition / Separation alternative
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving attributes; Improving 7 quality factors (Quality, Reliability, Maintainability, Supportability, Human Factors, Safety, Security)
26. Copying/ Replicating, Str. IP (Pos.13):
a. Instead of using PLASTIC CUP*, or any of its unavailable, expensive, fragile parts or properties, use simpler and inexpensive copies or replicates to perform the desired function and, if possible, do so with improved characteristics and properties, while disregarding the harmful, undesirable, or unnecessary ones.
b. Imitate or replicate PLASTIC CUP*, or any of its parts or properties, leveraging the relevant available environment.
c. If simple copies, or replicates are already being used, apply copies, or replicates of a higher level or technical complexity.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation in space
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving if a solution has not yet emerged
18. Mechanical Vibrations/ Energy Variations, Tac. IP (Pos.5):
a. Move PLASTIC CUP* by cycles with energies that activate it
b. Cause PLASTIC CUP* to oscillate or vibrate. Increase its frequency (even up to the ultrasonic). Use the resonant frequency of PLASTIC CUP*. If necessary, decrease frequency.
c. Use vibration-generating fields in, or for, PLASTIC CUP* instead of mechanical vibration generators. Combine sources of oscillations (e.g., ultrasonic, and electromagnetic).
d. Apply alternation of PLASTIC CUP* or its functions.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation in time
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving 7 quality factors (Quality, Reliability, Maintainability, Supportability, Human Factors, Safety, Security)
STARTING A SOLUTION
The application of these two contradictions requires the Innovation Team to select the applicable innovation concepts for the evaluated case. Below the analysis that has already been conducted is shown.
Solution to improve more losses due to Customer rejection (Par.23) and Attenuate more time loss in sales due to Customer burns (Par.25)
Par.[23,25]: PI.[15,18,35,10]
PI.15, Strategic: Change the dynamic of movement between the Plastic Cup* and the Customer.
PI.18, Tactical: Plastic Cup* should have a cyclic movement between the resting point and the Customer.
PI.35, Strategic: Transform the physical state of Plastic Cup*, making it more flexible for interaction with the Customer.
PI.10, Strategic: Strategic: The change of Plastic Cup* should be performed before it becomes necessary for the Customers.
Comment: The described contradiction shows how to improve the economic strategy of the hot coffee sales business: Reduce sales losses and improve their turnover.
Solution to Improve more Heaviness of Plastic Cup movement due to hot Coffee (Par.1) and Attenuate less achievement of business sales target (Par.29).
Par.[1,29]: PI.[28,35,26,18]:
PI.28, Strategic: Mechanism that allows the Customer to move the Plastic Cup* should be improved to one that is safer. This principle considers all possible ways to generate movement, so each time it is applied, further contradictions should be considered to specify the most suitable solution.
PI.35, Strategic: Physical state of Plastic Cup* should be transformed to make it more flexible for interaction with the Customer.
PI.26, Strategic: A copy or replica of the current Plastic Cup should be generated to enhance the functionality of a Plastic Cup* for serving hot coffee. Whenever this principle is applied, further contradictions should be considered to specify the most suitable solution.
PI.18, Tactical: Plastic Cup* should have a cyclic movement between the point of delivery or rest and the Customer.
GROUP 2: These correspond to the following three contradictions from Table V, also belonging to the Base Solution. In these contradictions, more tactical and operational inventive principles appear, allowing for a better focus on the solution. The tactical and operational concepts added by this group of inventive principles should be consistent with the strategic focus deduced from Group 1.
COMPLEMENTARY CONTRADICTION 2
Contradiction order wt.3
Parameter to improve: (+) 1. Heaviness of moving object
TO IMPROVE (UDE): PLASTIC CUP has More Heaviness, value, cost, or restriction, whether physical or figurative interacting with S2
Parameter to attenuate or preserve: (+) 25. Loss of Time
TO ATTENUATE OR PRESERVE (UDE): PLASTIC CUP has More Loss of time or causes a bottleneck interacting with S2
Inventive principles IP(s) : [10,35,20,28]
10. Preliminary Action, Str. IP (Pos.2):
a. Perform the required change in, or for, PLASTIC CUP*, before it is needed (either fully or partially).
b. Pre-arrange PLASTIC CUP* and other objects, if necessary, in such a way that they can come into action from the most convenient place and without losing time for their delivery.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation in time
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving attributes; Improving performance
35. Transformation/ Parameter Changes, Str. IP (Pos.1):
a. Change PLASTIC CUP*'s physical or chemical state (e.g., in shape, in composition, to a gas, liquid, solid or plasma).
b. Change the composition or condition of PLASTIC CUP* by adding or removing components.
c. Change the concentration or consistency; change the degree of flexibility; change the temperature or the level of internal activity of PLASTIC CUP*.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation by condition / Separation alternative
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving attributes; Improving 7 quality factors (Quality, Reliability, Maintainability, Supportability, Human Factors, Safety, Security)
20. Continuity of Useful Action, Oper. IP (Pos.15):
a. Make sure work is executed on continuously with PLASTIC CUP*.
b. Make all parts of PLASTIC CUP* work at full load, all the time.
c. Eliminate all idle or intermittent actions or work of PLASTIC CUP*.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation in time
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving if a solution has not yet emerged
28. Mechanics Substitution, Str. IP (Pos.3):
a. Replace a direct or manual action in, or for, PLASTIC CUP*, with a mechanical action or a tool.
b. Replace a mechanical means in, or for, PLASTIC CUP*, with sensory (optical, acoustic, vibration, taste, smell, feelings or other sensory fields) means.
c. Use mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic, chemical, biological, psychological or other fields to improve action of PLASTIC CUP*.
d. Change from static fields in, or for, PLASTIC CUP* to moving fields, from unstructured fields to those with structure, or vice versa.
e. Use fields in conjunction with field-activated parts, components, or particles (e.g., magnetic field and ferromagnetic particles) in, or for, PLASTIC CUP*.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation by condition
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving attributes
COMPLEMENTARY CONTRADICTION 3
Contradiction order wt.6
Parameter to improve: (-) 29. Fulfillment of desired outcome
TO IMPROVE (UDE): PLASTIC CUP has Less Achievement of desired outcome interacting with S2
Parameter to attenuate or preserve: (+) 25. Loss of Time
TO ATTENUATE OR PRESERVE (UDE): PLASTIC CUP has More Loss of time or causes a bottleneck interacting with S2
Inventive principles IP(s) : [32,26,28,18]
32. Perception/ Appearance/ Color Changes, Str. IP (Pos.6):
a. Change how is perceived, the appearance or shape of PLASTIC CUP* in relation to the object (S2) with which it interacts.
b. Change the color, or appearance, of PLASTIC CUP* or its external environment.
c. Change the transparency of PLASTIC CUP* or its external environment.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation by condition
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving if a solution has not yet emerged
26. Copying/ Replicating, Str. IP (Pos.13):
a. Instead of using PLASTIC CUP*, or any of its unavailable, expensive, fragile parts or properties, use simpler and inexpensive copies or replicates to perform the desired function and, if possible, do so with improved characteristics and properties, while disregarding the harmful, undesirable, or unnecessary ones.
b. Imitate or replicate PLASTIC CUP*, or any of its parts or properties, leveraging the relevant available environment.
c. If simple copies, or replicates are already being used, apply copies, or replicates of a higher level or technical complexity.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation in space
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving if a solution has not yet emerged
28. Mechanics Substitution, Str. IP (Pos.3):
a. Replace a direct or manual action in, or for, PLASTIC CUP*, with a mechanical action or a tool.
b. Replace a mechanical means in, or for, PLASTIC CUP*, with sensory (optical, acoustic, vibration, taste, smell, feelings or other sensory fields) means.
c. Use mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, magnetic, and electromagnetic, chemical, biological, psychological or other fields to improve action of PLASTIC CUP*.
d. Change from static fields in, or for, PLASTIC CUP* to moving fields, from unstructured fields to those with structure, or vice versa.
e. Use fields in conjunction with field-activated parts, components, or particles (e.g., magnetic field and ferromagnetic particles) in, or for, PLASTIC CUP*.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation by condition
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving attributes
18. Mechanical Vibrations/ Energy Variations, Tac. IP (Pos.5):
a. Move PLASTIC CUP* by cycles with energies that activate it
b. Cause PLASTIC CUP* to oscillate or vibrate. Increase its frequency (even up to the ultrasonic). Use the resonant frequency of PLASTIC CUP*. If necessary, decrease frequency.
c. Use vibration-generating fields in, or for, PLASTIC CUP* instead of mechanical vibration generators. Combine sources of oscillations (e.g., ultrasonic, and electromagnetic).
d. Apply alternation of PLASTIC CUP* or its functions.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation in time
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving 7 quality factors (Quality, Reliability, Maintainability, Supportability, Human Factors, Safety, Security)
COMPLEMENTARY CONTRADICTION 4
Contradiction order wt.10
Parameter to improve: (+) 1. Heaviness of moving object
TO IMPROVE (UDE): PLASTIC CUP has More Heaviness, value, cost, or restriction, whether physical or figurative interacting with S2
Parameter to attenuate or preserve: (+) 23. Loss of substance
TO ATTENUATE OR PRESERVE (UDE): PLASTIC CUP has More Loss of substance or relevant value, interacting with S2
Inventive principles IP(s) : [5,35,3,31]
5. Merging/ Separating, Str. IP (Pos.9):
a. Bring PLASTIC CUP* closer or merge with other objects with similar or identical operations or functions.
b. Bring PLASTIC CUP* closer or merge with other objects with similar operations or functions so that they can act together at the same time.
c. If there are objects fused to PLASTIC CUP*, and if necessary, apply a separation action.
d. If objects are merged, and if necessary, apply a separation action.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Integration in supersystem
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving attributes
35. Transformation/ Parameter Changes, Str. IP (Pos.1):
a. Change PLASTIC CUP*'s physical or chemical state (e.g., in shape, in composition, to a gas, liquid, solid or plasma).
b. Change the composition or condition of PLASTIC CUP* by adding or removing components.
c. Change the concentration or consistency; change the degree of flexibility; change the temperature or the level of internal activity of PLASTIC CUP*.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation by condition / Separation alternative
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving attributes; Improving 7 quality factors (Quality, Reliability, Maintainability, Supportability, Human Factors, Safety, Security)
3. Local quality, Str. IP (Pos.16):
a. Improve quality in a localized way, for parts, components, or conditions of PLASTIC CUP*.
b. Change the structure, action, or procedure of PLASTIC CUP* from uniform to non-uniform, or vice versa.
c. Change the external environment (or external influence) of PLASTIC CUP* from uniform to non-uniform, or vice versa.
d. Make each part of PLASTIC CUP* function in the conditions that are most suitable for its operation.
e. Make each part of PLASTIC CUP* fulfill a different and useful function.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation in space
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving attributes; Improving performance; Improving 7 quality factors (Quality, Reliability, Maintainability, Supportability, Human Factors, Safety, Security); Improving if a solution has not yet emerged
31. Using/ Removing Unused Parts, Oper. IP (Pos.17):
a. Take advantage of unused parts of PLASTIC CUP*.
b. Remove or do not use unnecessary parts of PLASTIC CUP*.
(e.g., make an object porous or add porous elements – inserts, coatings, etc. If an object is already porous, use the pores to introduce a useful substance or function).
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation by condition
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving if a solution has not yet emerged.
CLARIFYING A SOLUTION
The 3 contradictions described above allow us to determine specific aspects of the solution, mainly with tactical and operational inventive principles.
Solution to improve more heaviness of Plastic Cup movement due to hot coffee (Par.1) and attenuate more time loss in sales due to Customer Burns (Par.25)
Par.[+1,+25]: PI.[10,35,20,18]
PI.10, Strategic: The change of Plastic Cup* should be performed before it becomes necessary for the Customer.
PI.35, Strategic: Transform the physical state of Plastic Cup*, making it more flexible for interaction with the Customer.
PI.20, Tactical: All inactive or intermittent actions or operations of Plastic Cup* with Customer should be eliminated.
PI.28, Strategic: Mechanism that allows the Customer to move the Plastic Cup* should be improved to one that is safer. This principle considers all possible ways to generate movement, so each time it is applied, further contradictions should be considered to specify the most suitable solution.
Solution to Improve the low achievement of business sales target (Par.29) and Attenuate time loss in sales due to Customer burns (Par.25).
Par.[-29,+25]: PI.[32,26,28,18]
PI.32, tactical: The way Plastic Cup* is perceived by the Customer should be changed. Due to the generic nature of this principle, every time it is applied, further contradictions should be considered to specify the most suitable solution.
PI.26, Strategic: A copy or replica of the current Plastic Cup should be generated to enhance the functionality of a Plastic Cup* for serving hot coffee. Whenever this principle is applied, further contradictions should be considered to specify the most suitable solution.
PI.28, Strategic: Mechanism that allows the Customer to move the Plastic Cup* should be improved to one that is safer. This principle considers all possible ways to generate movement, so each time it is applied, further contradictions should be considered to specify the most suitable solution.
PI.18, Tactical: Plastic Cup* should have a cyclic movement between the point of delivery or rest and the Customer.
Solution to improve the heaviness of Plastic Cup movement due to hot coffee (Par.1) and Attenuate sales losses due to Customer rejection (Par.23).
Par.[+1,+23]: PI.[5,35,3,31]
PI.5, Operational: Plastic Cup* should be joined or fused with another object with similar or compatible functions to act together at the same time to contain the heat that burns the Customer's hand.
PI.35, Strategic: Physical state of Plastic Cup* should be transformed to make it more flexible for interaction with the Customer.
PI.3, Strategic: Each part of Plastic Cup* should serve a different and useful function, changing it from uniform to no-uniform.
PI.31, Operational: Unused parts of Plastic Cup* should be utilized, in this case, its outer part.
GROUP 3: It corresponds to the first three contradictions between Needs to Satisfy that are shown in Table IV, which contain inventive principles that do not participate in Table II, where the base solution already described is defined. The analysis of this group of inventive principles must be consistent with the solution approach deduced from groups 1 and 2 already seen. These contradictions present inventive principles of various kinds, which allow the solution to be complemented. The objective of including these contradictions is also to ensure that the improvement of the evaluated need to satisfy does not worsen the other needs to satisfy. The List of contradictions of Group 3 shown below.
CONTRADICTION BETWEEN NEEDS TO SATISFY N° 1
Parameter to improve 13. Stability
IMPROVE > PLASTIC CUP has More Desired stability to interact with S2
Parameter to preserve 38. Extent of automation/ autonomy
PRESERVE > PLASTIC CUP has more desirable effect for parameter 38. Extent of automation/ autonomy
Inventive principles IP(s) : [1,8,35,0]
1. Segmenting/ Integrating, Str. IP (Pos.12):
a. Divide PLASTIC CUP* into existing and/or new parts, shapes, phases, states, or conditions.
b. Integrate different parts, shapes, phases, states, or existing or new conditions of a PLASTIC CUP* into a single entity..
c. Make PLASTIC CUP* easy to disassemble or assemble.
d. Increase or reduce the degree of fragmentation or segmentation of PLASTIC CUP*.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation in space / Separation in subsystem
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving attributes; Improving performance; Improving 7 quality factors (Quality, Reliability, Maintainability, Supportability, Human Factors, Safety, Security); Improving if a solution has not yet emerged
8. Anti-weight/ Compensation, Tac. IP (Pos.):
a. To compensate for the heaviness/lightness or incidence of PLASTIC CUP*, merge it with other objects or independent own parts that provide an effect to improve the current situation.
b. To compensate for the heaviness/lightness or incidence of PLASTIC CUP*, make it interact with the environment.
For example, compensate for the heaviness of PLASTIC CUP* subject to a gravitational field, or exposed to a magnetic field, or subject to an economic value or price, or subject to a chemical bond, or subject to intellectual rigidity, a paradigm, or prejudices.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation alternative
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving attributes
35. Transformation/ Parameter Changes, Str. IP (Pos.1):
a. Change PLASTIC CUP*'s physical or chemical state (e.g., in shape, in composition, to a gas, liquid, solid or plasma).
b. Change the composition or condition of PLASTIC CUP* by adding or removing components.
c. Change the concentration or consistency; change the degree of flexibility; change the temperature or the level of internal activity of PLASTIC CUP*.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation by condition / Separation alternative
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving attributes; Improving 7 quality factors (Quality, Reliability, Maintainability, Supportability, Human Factors, Safety, Security)
CONTRADICTION BETWEEN NEEDS TO SATISFY N° 2
Parameter to improve 13. Stability
IMPROVE: PLASTIC CUP has More Desired stability to interact with S2
Parameter to preserve 35. Adaptability or versatility
PRESERVE: PLASTIC CUP has more desirable effect for parameter 35. Adaptability or versatility
Inventive principles IP(s) : [35,30,34,2]
35. Transformation/ Parameter Changes, Str. IP (Pos.1):
a. Change PLASTIC CUP*'s physical or chemical state (e.g., in shape, in composition, to a gas, liquid, solid or plasma).
b. Change the composition or condition of PLASTIC CUP* by adding or removing components.
c. Change the concentration or consistency; change the degree of flexibility; change the temperature or the level of internal activity of PLASTIC CUP*.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation by condition / Separation alternative
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving attributes; Improving 7 quality factors (Quality, Reliability, Maintainability, Supportability, Human Factors, Safety, Security)
30. Simple Shapes/ Ways to Interact, Tac. IP (Pos.7):
a. Use flexible rods and ropes, or another option with similar one-dimensional functionality, or shells and thin films, or another option with similar two-dimensional functionality, for PLASTIC CUP*, instead of complex three-dimensional structures, in type and number of components and shapes.
b. Separate/isolate PLASTIC CUP* from the external environment with simple shapes, using flexible rods and ropes, or another option with similar one-dimensional functionality, or shells and thin films, or another option with similar two-dimensional functionality.
c. Instead of using complex forms or methods with PLASTIC CUP* to interact with S2 Object, one should use simpler ways or methods, employing flexible objects or means, either physical or conceptual, operating predominantly in one or two dimensions, with other dimensions to the minimum. This is in order to reduce the number of resources and actions necessary to achieve the desired objective.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation in space
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving attributes
34. Discarding and Recovering, Tac. IP (Pos.):
a. Make portions of PLASTIC CUP* , which have fulfilled their functions or are unnecessary, go away (discard by absorption, dissolving, evaporating, etc.).
b. Conversely, restore consumable parts of PLASTIC CUP* directly in operation.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation in time
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving if a solution has not yet emerged
2. Taking Out/ Adding, Str. IP (Pos.4):
a. Separate an interfering part or a property from PLASTIC CUP*, or single out the only necessary part (or property) of PLASTIC CUP*.
b. Add new parts or properties to PLASTIC CUP*.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation in space
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving attributes
CONTRADICTION BETWEEN NEEDS TO SATISFY N° 3
Parameter to improve 13. Stability
IMPROVE: PLASTIC CUP has More Desired stability to interact with S2
Parameter to preserve 34. Ease of change, repair or maintain
PRESERVE: PLASTIC CUP has more desirable effect for parameter 34. Ease of change, repair or maintain
Inventive principles IP(s) : [2,35,10,16]
2. Taking Out/ Adding, Str. IP (Pos.4):
a. Separate an interfering part or a property from PLASTIC CUP*, or single out the only necessary part (or property) of PLASTIC CUP*.
b. Add new parts or properties to PLASTIC CUP*.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation in space
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving attributes
35. Transformation/ Parameter Changes, Str. IP (Pos.1):
a. Change PLASTIC CUP*'s physical or chemical state (e.g., in shape, in composition, to a gas, liquid, solid or plasma).
b. Change the composition or condition of PLASTIC CUP* by adding or removing components.
c. Change the concentration or consistency; change the degree of flexibility; change the temperature or the level of internal activity of PLASTIC CUP*.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation by condition / Separation alternative
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving attributes; Improving 7 quality factors (Quality, Reliability, Maintainability, Supportability, Human Factors, Safety, Security)
10. Preliminary Action, Str. IP (Pos.2):
a. Perform the required change in, or for, PLASTIC CUP*, before it is needed (either fully or partially).
b. Pre-arrange PLASTIC CUP* and other objects, if necessary, in such a way that they can come into action from the most convenient place and without losing time for their delivery.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation in time
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving attributes; Improving performance
16. Partial or Excessive Actions, Oper. IP (Pos.):
a. If the goal of PLASTIC CUP* is hard to achieve fully, using a given solution’s method; then the problem may be considerably easier to solve, using “slightly less” or “slightly more” of the same method.
Separation principle for PLASTIC CUP* : Separation in time
Solution strategy for PLASTIC CUP* : Improving performance
COMPLEMENTING A SOLUTION
The 3 contradictions described above allow us to determine another specific aspects of the solution, to complement the solution reached.
Solution to Improve more Stability of hot coffee service in Plastic Cup (Par.13) and Preserve more extent of automation/autonomy of hot coffee service in Plastic Cup (Par.38).
Par.[+13,+38]: PI.[1,8,35,0]
PI.1, Strategic: Plastic Cup* must be divided into existing and new parts, each with different functions.
PI.8, Tactical: Compensate for the heaviness of Plastic Cup* due to hot coffee by combining it with another object that provides an effect to improve the current situation.
PI.35, Strategic: Physical state of Plastic Cup* should be transformed to make it more flexible for interaction with the Customer.
Solution to Improve the Stability of hot coffee service in Plastic Cup (Par.13) and Preserve the adaptability or versatility of hot coffee Service in Plastic Cup (Par.35).
Par.[+13,+35]: PI.[35,30,34,2]
PI.35, Strategic: Physical state of Plastic Cup* should be transformed to make it more flexible for interaction with the Customer.
PI.30, Tactical: Separate/isolate Plastic Cup* from the external environment, using thin flexible covers films curved. This inventive principle allows determining in this particular case the specific application of strategic inventive principles 28 and 26: Improve the mechanics of movement using a tool or mechanism such as a flexible sheet attached to the Plastic Cup (IP.28) and make a replica of the Cup Plastic, which is something as simple as a Plastic Cup with a flexible sheet attached (IP.26).
PI.34, Tactical: Remove parts of Plastic Cup* that have fulfilled their functions or are unnecessary, or restore consumable parts of Plastic Cup* directly into operation.
PI.2, Strategic: Add new parts to Plastic Cup* to interact with the Customer.
Solution to Improve the Stability of hot coffee Service in Plastic Cup (Par.13) and Preserve the ease of Change, Repair, or Maintenance the hot Coffee service in Plastic Cup (Par.34).
Par.[+13,+34]: PI.[2,35,10,16]
PI.2, Strategic: Add new parts to Plastic Cup* to interact with the Customer.
PI.35, Strategic: Physical state of Plastic Cup* should be transformed to make it more flexible for interaction with the Customer.
PI.10, Strategic: The change of Plastic Cup* should be performed before it becomes necessary for the Customer.
PI.16, operational: Adjust a given solution method slightly more or less until the solution is optimal.
Group 4: It corresponds to the up to three contradictions selected by the Innovation Team, which are deduced from the inventive principles that do not participate in the Recommended Solution, identified in Table VIII and listed Table V, see item 10.5. The contradictions in which the aforementioned innovation parameters participate are not described in the Aatrizinventor Report, then they must be seen in the link 'Contradiction by Parameters' in the Startup Manual. The application of these contradictions in the case of serving hot coffee in a Plastic Cup is detailed below.
Solution to Improve more sales losses of hot coffee in Plastic Cup (Par.23) and Attenuate less achievement of the hot coffee sales target in Plastic Cup (Par.29).
Par.[+23,-29]: PI.[35,10,24,31]
PI.35, Strategic: Physical state of Plastic Cup* should be transformed to make it more flexible for interaction with the Customer.
PI.10, Strategic: The change of Plastic Cup* should be performed before it becomes necessary for the Customer.
PI.24, Tactical: For Plastic Cup*, use a carrying article or an intermediate process.
PI.31, Operational: Unused parts of Plastic Cup* should be utilized, in this case, its outer part.
Solution to Improve more Stability of hot coffee service in Plastic Cup (Par.13) and Preserve more Heaviness of Plastic Cup movement due to hot Coffee (Par.35).
Par.[+13,+1]: PI.[21,35,2,39]:
PI.21, Tactical: Ensure that with Plastic Cup*, the process or certain stages are conducted at high speed or for a minimum exposure to risk.
PI.35, Strategic: Physical state of Plastic Cup* should be transformed to make it more flexible for interaction with the Customer.
PI.2, Strategic: Add new parts to Plastic Cup* to interact with the Customer.
PI.39, Operational: Add neutral or convenient parts, or inert or active additives to Plastic Cup* or its environment.
Contradiction Solution to Improve more sales losses of hot coffee in PLASTIC CUP* (Par.23) and Preserve more stability of hot coffee service in PLASTIC CUP* (Par.13).
Par.[+23,+13]: PI.[2,14,30,40]
PI.2, Strategic: Add new parts to Plastic Cup* to interact with the Customer.
PI.14, tactical: For interaction between Plastic Cup* and Object S2, instead of using straight-line pieces, surfaces, or shapes, use curved or angled shapes: an angled Plastic Cup*, with varying diameter with height, to facilitate the attachment of a thin, flexible sheet.
PI.30, tactical: Separate/isolate Plastic Cup* from the external environment, using thin flexible covers films curved.
PI.40, operational: Change Plastic Cup* from a uniform material, state, or condition to a composite one.
The contradictions and their inventive principles shown here demonstrate the multivariable nature of innovation solutions, which the Aatrizinventor algorithm develops rapidly, leaving no loose ends. And if something goes wrong, you can fix it with the same algorithm.
The comprehensive solution obtained for the case of serving hot coffee in a plastic cup has required many concepts to take shape. To highlight the result of the analysis, a picture is worth a thousand words.

The contradictions and their inventive principles presented here describe a systematic, fast, and effective way to find innovative solutions. To innovate, "don't wait for the lightbulb to turn on," that method is slow and costly. The Nature's Language of Innovation can address challenges in any area of human development, regardless of complexity, and provides solutions with minimal implementation costs and a maximum benefit over costs ratio.