Society forges ahead in the process of solving various contradictory problems and it is ceaselessly innovating. It is the desire of mankind to use computers and computing networks to help deal with contradictory problems and to conduct innovative activities.

    Using formal models to discuss object extension and the possibility of change, as well as the rules and methods for innovation, Extenics is applied to solving contradictory problems and has become the basic theory, method and instrument to achieve this goal. In the 30 years since the foundation of Extenics, researchers have built relatively complete theoretical systems —‘extension theory’, studied formal and modeling innovation methods —‘extension innovation methods’, and launched the applications in various fields such as information, design, automation and management etc. —‘extension engineering’. Extension theory, the extension innovation method and extension engineering jointly constitute the new discipline—Extenics. At the same time, the practical activities of engineering technology and management promote the integration of various innovation methods such as TRIZ and brainstorming etc.

    This book collects together, from scholars in various fields, the research achievements in Extenics and innovation methods, in order to facilitate and promote the development of Extenics and the various innovation theories and methods, as well as to improve its innovative capacity in academic and business circles.

    Thirty years’ study on extension theory
    W. Cai

    Overview of extension innovation methods
    C.Y. Yang

    A decade of TRIZ research at ETRIA conferences
    T.H.J. Vaneker

    Generalizations in Extenics of the location value and dependent function from a single finite interval to 2D, 3D, and n-D spaces
    F. Smarandache & M.L. Smarandache

    New progress in extension theory
    O.I. Şandru, L. Vladareanu, P. Şchiopu, V. Vladareanu & A. Şandru

    Study on semantics of extension logic
    Z.B. Chen

    Research on the creative imitation innovation based on basic elements
    H.M. Xiao & C.S. Cui

    Process element on expansion of the random process’s mean function and variance function
    F. Wang, J.C. Zhang & R.H. Li

    Extension knowledge system
    X.W. Pan, S.L. He, Y.L. Qi & H.L. Hu

    Semantic extension distance in high dimension
    Y. Zhang, J. Wang & Y. Zhao

    Research progress in affair-element and its application
    Z.M. Li, C.Y. Yang & J.J. Jiang

    Evolutionary innovations of formalization and digitalization
    W.W. Chen, J.C. Huang & X. Zhao

    Extension framework to interpret human behavior
    A.R. Upadhyay, R. Limaye, R.K. Choudhary & R.A. Khan

    A personalized recommendation algorithm based on Extenics
    Y. Ding, H. Gao & W. Liu

    Research on building customer value ontology based on extension knowledge
    X.L. Liang & W.H. Li

    Data association rules mining based on extension theory
    T.C. Wang, X.Y. Chen, S.S. Zhong & Z.D. Zhao

    Mining model of contradictory information
    R. Zhao, Y.Q. Yu & T. Zeng

    Application of Extenics technology in SN method
    J. Dong, G.T. Zou & Z. Zhang

    On the systematic approach to enhance the quality of divergent thinking in an information age
    A.L. Chen, W. Liu & X.S. Li

    Intelligent knowledge discovery based on decision tree and extension theory
    L.L. Zhang, J. Li, R. Ren, Y.B. Chen & Y. Shi

    Build uniform content label for the next generation internet by Extenics
    X.S. Li, Y. Shi, M. Yang, H.L. Zhang & C. Pang

    Watermark techniques based on extension evaluation and SVR in multi-wavelet domain
    C. Liu, Y.H. Shao & W. Chen

    Extension hybrid force-position control of mechatronics systems
    V. Vladareanu, O.I. Şandru, P. Şchiopu, A. Şandru & L. Vladareanu

    Solving of the contradictory problem of the precision-stability by using the extension theory
    A. Olaru

    Extension theory applied to real time control for restoring robot dynamical equilibrium
    N. Pop, L. Vladareanu & Z.M. Li

    A variable cross-section method to obtain ideal basic shape for car body based on extension engineering
    Y.Z. Li & X.M. Tan

    Study on adaptive switching control for autonomous surface vehicle
    M.H. Wang, Y.Q. Yu & W. Lin

    Design of the stair-climbing stroller based on the extension innovative approach
    X.W. Zhang, S.Y. Li, W.Y. Tang, S.Y. Cheng & C.Y. Yang

    Coordination for regional water resource carrying capacities based on conduction effect
    H.H. Hong, G.C. Jiang, Y.W. Zhao, W.G. Chen, L. He & H.W. Wang

    Configuration design similarity analysis based on extension of case reasoning
    Y.W. Zhao, H. Wang, W.G. Chen & H.H. Hong

    Planning of regional mine and extension thinking modes
    F. Gao, K.P. Zhou & H.W. Deng

    Primary research on intelligent extension architectural programming based on extension big data mining
    F. Lian & G.T. Zou

    Discussion on the basic process of architectural design innovation based on Extenics
    K.Q. Wang & G.T. Zou

    Research on the architectural variable design based on the space element
    T. Wang & J. Yao

    Use Extenics to solve the problem of the deep device of vertical cultivators
    P.H. Yang, F. Jiang, C.Y. Huang & J.M. Feng

    The opposite problem analysis for city disaster prevention and reduction plan based on Extenics
    G.N. Fu, G.T. Zou & L.J. Ding

    Extension data classification mining oriented to interior design
    H. Ma, G.T. Zou & W. Luo

    Design “reappearance”—the extension architectural design analysis about spatial issues
    M.H. Xue & G.T. Zou

    Selection and evaluation of mechanical motion scheme based on extension theory
    W.Y. Tang, S.Y. Li, X.W. Zhang & C.Y. Yang

    An extension design model of product using process
    J.J. Qin

    Innovate the core tools of TRIZ and construct new contradiction solution matrix for footwear conceptual design by extension theories
    G.W. Yang, M. Chen & C.J. Zhang

    Innovative design of mechanical products based on VE/TRIZ
    S.Y. Cheng, X.P. Wang, J.P. Zhou, T. Li, S.Y. Li & S.Y. Cheng

    Research on “Requirement-Function” conversion model based-on interaction design theory
    X. Yang, H.W. He, D.T. Zheng, C.L. Tang, Y.S. Feng & Z.X. Chen

    Author index

    Biography

    Wen Cai & Chunyan Yang Research Institute of Extenics and Innovation Methods, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. Florentin Smarandache University of New Mexico, Gallup, NM, USA. Luigi Vladareanu Institute of Solid Mechanics, Romanian Academy, Bucharest, Romania. Qiaoxing Li School of Management, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, P.R. China. Guangtian Zou Architectural Planning and Design Institute, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, P.R. China Yanwei Zhao School of Mechanical Engineering, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, P.R. China. Xingsen Li School of Management, Ningbo Institute of Technology, Zhejiang University, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, P.R. China