Combination and decomposition, traceability (innovative techniques 7)

Both the combination and the decomposition of these two kinds of thinking are very natural and universal. Both of these methods are not independent and can be mutually reinforcing.
One, the legal group
The combination of the two or more technical ideas or parts or the whole of the product to make appropriate combinations of changes, so as to form a new technical ideas, design a new product.
1) Multifunctional combination
By combining different functions together to provide users with ease of use. This combination is also divided into approximate function combination and opposite function combination. The former Swiss Army knife, the latter such as the hammer with a nail.
2) Enhanced function combination
A single product or technology can not achieve the results, by combining a few comparison of similar functions to achieve the goal. such as multi-core batteries.

Second, the decomposition of the invention method
Break up a thing into parts, or get new functions, or reduce impurities.
Third, the Traceability method
According to existing inventions, traced back to the source of creation, and then from the source of re-creation or re-invention.

Combination and decomposition, traceability (innovative techniques 7)