• Journal of Applied Reliability
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• v.14 no.3
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• pp.147-151
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• 2014

An actuator latch device of a hard disk drive is installed for locking an actuator to hold a magnetic head parked in a parking zone. Applying an external force to the drive, the head can move away from the parking zone and destroy data on the disk. A magnet latching mechanism is used to prevent the actuator from moving when the computer is not in use. A permanent magnet holds the actuator when the head is in the parking zone. When the computer is turned on, the actuator has to overcome the latch magnet in order to move. A stronger latch magnet will hold the actuator adequately, but the actuator will not be released when unlocking is required. A breakthrough solution is needed to improve the reliability of the drive without any deterioration of its performance. In order to obtain the idea for resolving this technical contradiction, we analyse patents for actuator latch device of a hard disk drive. A practical way for solving contradictions in product development using TRIZ is proposed in this paper.

• The Transactions of the Korea Information Processing Society
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• v.6 no.2
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• pp.347-356
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• 1999

We present a method of thesaurus construction in order to produce semantic concept hierarchy of Korean nouns and implement a system for constructing the thesaurus in this paper. Multiple-step construction method is applied to this system which uses bottom-up and top-down method complementarily for solving the non-objectivity of word hierarchy, working speed, structural contradiction and incoherency of existing thesaurus. This system maintains objectivity using the meaning sentence of machine-readable dictionary and solves structural contradiction and incoherency with reference to existing thesaurus. We implement a developmental tool based on client/server system to construct thesaurus including massive entries as soon as possible and multiple client can work simultaneously.

• Journal of Korean Society of Industrial and Systems Engineering
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• v.39 no.3
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• pp.109-117
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• 2016

Recently, corporate environment is faced with uncertainty that did not suffer in the past. In addition, as the supply chain was expanded and lengthened, the flow of information and material was complicated. Increase in complexity which amplifies the variability of the individual steps in supply chains further adds to the uncertainty. The bullwhip effect that refers the phenomenon where order variability increases as the orders move upstream in the supply chain became serious. The bullwhip effect is more and more important especially for the enterprise in the supply chain. So, there are many studies now since it was observed about 100 years ago. The aim of this paper is to analyze how to solve the bullwhip effect by using TRIZ (Teoriya Resheniya Izobretatelskikh Zadach). TRIZ is one of the most famous tools for creative solving that applied in many fields ranging from management as well as engineering. Among problems, the dilemma needs creative solutions that require handling the contradictions inherent in that. Among various kinds of problem solving techniques, TRIZ provides the concept of physical contradiction as a common problem solving principle. This study provides a simple process of solving problem explains a case of solving problem in the management field and shows the availability of theory in the inventory control. In accordance with the proposed solving process, the paper analyzes the bullwhip effect by applying the TRIZ tools and then identifies the solution directions. Next, the current studies are classified by the above analysis and important managerial concepts are proposed. Lastly, directions for future research on this area are suggested.

• The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
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• v.11 no.3
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• pp.496-504
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• 2011

The purpose of this study is to inquire the technique of creative problem solving based on OTSM-TRIZ. This is necessary to construct and design the contents that can improve the creative thinking skill for preschool students. So the study contents of this paper are as follows : First, it is to understand the concepts of creative problem solving. Second, it is to examine the theoretical background of OTSM-TRIZ. Third, it is to analysis the educational cases based on OTSM-TRIZ. Particularly, this study investigated Russian educational cases which targeted preschool students. OTSM-TRIZ is problem solving tool that TRIZ had to be transformed into the 'General Theory of Strong Thinking'. At present, this tool is applied on the educational program for thinking creatively at kindergarten, elementary school, middle and high school. And TRIZ is the thinking technique of creative problem solving that can be the tool of inventory solutions by finding and get over the key of contradiction that is necessary to obtain ideal final results of suggested problems.

• The Journal of Korean Institute for Practical Engineering Education
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• v.1 no.1
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• pp.1-6
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• 2009

Traditionally engineers' main roles are concentrated on solving any given problems and engineering education has emphasized problem solving ability. Therefore engineers intend to solve easily perceived problems with their knowledge and experience instead of trying to analyze the given problems thoroughly and to define real problems, and go through lots of trial and error. So, engineers require the ability to define real problems accurately before trying to solve the problems. This study proposes a real problem definition process using visualization of a core zone and TRIZ concepts such as contradictions and IFR(Ideal Final Result) in order to define real problems with minimum trial and error. TRIZ is the theory of inventive problem solving and was developed by a Soviet engineer and researcher Genrich Altshuller from 1946. Nowadays many industries use TRIZ and its effectiveness was already proved by lots of real problem solving in various areas. Therefore TRIZ might be very effective tool for developing students' inventive thinking ability in engineering education.

• Journal of Practical Engineering Education
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• v.8 no.1
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• pp.15-21
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• 2016

TRIZ, the theory of inventive problem solving, is widely used not only in traditional engineering fields such as mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering but also in IT field and generated good results. Therefore, recently many universities have opened TRIZ as a regular course. Especially, 40 inventive principles of TRIZ are not only creative thinking tools that beginners can learn relatively easily but also very effective problem solving tools, but it is not that easy to utilize it properly for solving real problems as you think. In order to use inventive principles as powerful tools for creative problem solving, it is important to educate learners to use it repeatedly through stimulating their interest about the inventive principles. So, in this paper, we introduce various inventive principles hidden in the cards that can be easily accessible in everyday life, and propose how to educate learners to evoke their interest in the inventive principles through making cards by utilizing the inventive principles.

• Journal of the Korea Institute of Information and Communication Engineering
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• v.18 no.3
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• pp.719-726
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• 2014

TRIZ, the theory of inventive problem solving, is widely used in traditional engineering fields such as mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering and generated good results. Yet there are few examples in software field. But software field requires creative problem solving capabilities more than any other fields and we expect that we can get remarkable results by applying TRIZ in this field. In this paper, we try to break the psychological inertia that TRIZ is difficult to use in software area through development of new software, the Smart Clicker, by applying TRIZ. And we present an approach how to apply TRIZ in software field.

• Proceedings of the Korean Society for Noise and Vibration Engineering Conference
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• 2005.05a
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• pp.146-149
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• 2005

Thesedays, the reduction of hand-transmitted vibration of hand-held power tools is important issue for operators' welfare, In the study, frequency response function is measured and vibration total value is evaluated for solving the principle and effect of the BOSCH's vibration-proof handle. This handle functions as a dynamic damper and has the effect, 22% vibration total value reduction under idling condition using a system that consists of a PC with data acquisition system and LabVIEW program. The program in the system makes it possible to evaluate vibration total value according to ISO 5349. This handle offers a good example for figuring out the physical contradiction between the work efficiency and operators' health.

• Journal of the Semiconductor & Display Technology
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• v.8 no.4
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• pp.83-88
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• 2009

In this paper TRIZ was used to solve noise and dust reduction related to cable carrier chain system. On modern machines in a clean room, the contradictions arose due to increase noise and dust for the high speed were eliminated with 40 principles and seperation rules. As the results, the sound pressure level of the new carrier chain system was reduced to below 40 dB(A), and cleanroom classifications was satisfied with ISO class 4. In these successful results, TRIZ showed its usefulness in solving the design problems even with severe constraints.

• Korean Journal of Computational Design and Engineering
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• v.10 no.5
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• pp.365-374
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• 2005

Most of people who are engaged in research and development find it difficult to solve the engineering problems creatively due to the lack of ideas. TRIZ is one of the emerging problem solving techniques that leads us to a very useful and clear solution. TRIZ consists of several tools such as ideal final result (IFR), physical and technical contradictions, 40 invention principles, resource, effect, etc. However, many designers think that TRIZ is hard to be applied to a design problem since there are several tools in TRIZ. Machine designers may want to see which tool is more effective than others. Thus, this paper provides sample solutions of a design problem: holder design for the bottle etching machine by applying several TRIZ tools. Difficulties in applying TRIZ to a design problem are discussed.