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The best starting point for building any device or machine is to study what has been done already | The best starting point for building any device or machine is to study what has been done already: history, prior art (patents), and industry standards. | ||
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It is an assumption of OSE that here are no inventions, but only small incremental developments on a large, existing pool of knowledge. These are known as innovations. | It is an assumption of OSE that here are no inventions, but only small incremental developments on a large, existing pool of knowledge. These are known as innovations. | ||
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#Explanation of the key features of each design | #Explanation of the key features of each design | ||
#Analysis of performance to cost ratio for each machine or component. This should be expressed as cost per unit of performance, such as: cost per kW of power generated, cost per throughput of production, etc. | #Analysis of performance to cost ratio for each machine or component. This should be expressed as cost per unit of performance, such as: cost per kW of power generated, cost per throughput of production, etc. | ||
The analysis of industry standards is a good starting point for | The analysis of industry standards is a good starting point for a Modules Breakdown Diagram. | ||
=Protocol= | =Protocol= | ||
Revision as of 02:13, 21 September 2013
Introduction
The best starting point for building any device or machine is to study what has been done already: history, prior art (patents), and industry standards.
history
It is an assumption of OSE that here are no inventions, but only small incremental developments on a large, existing pool of knowledge. These are known as innovations.
In order to create an innovative design, it is critical to have a deep understanding of the designs and mechanisms that are in common use - such as in products that are available on the open market.
The Analysis of Industry Standards includes:
- Comprehensive listing of mechanisms or designs that are in common use today, as well as listing of lesser known designs
- Explanation of the key features of each design
- Analysis of performance to cost ratio for each machine or component. This should be expressed as cost per unit of performance, such as: cost per kW of power generated, cost per throughput of production, etc.
The analysis of industry standards is a good starting point for a Modules Breakdown Diagram.
Protocol
- Use Study of Industry Standards Template - make a copy of it for your use.
- Research the machine or module on the internet. Document in Template.
- Embed spreadsheet in wiki with a page titled Analysis of Industry Standards - Machine/Module Name