Concentric Idea Disks With Snap-Fit Random Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Making decisions involving combinations of ideas can be difficult and time-consuming, complicating decision-making efficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A decision-making apparatus and method utilizing concentrically aligned and rotatable disks with printed ideas, combined with a snap fit spinner arrow assembly to randomly select combinations of ideas.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple ideas are considered for decision-making, then decision quality improves, but decision-making time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The decision-making apparatus segments ideas into multiple concentric circles, each representing a different category or aspect of decision elements. This segmentation allows users to systematically consider diverse ideas across different segments while the random selection mechanism within each segment prevents time-consuming exhaustive analysis, thus maintaining decision quality while reducing time investment.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus employs dynamic random selection through the spinner mechanism that randomly selects ideas from each circular segment. This dynamic element introduces unpredictability and variety into decision-making, ensuring diverse idea combinations are considered (improving quality) while the automated random selection process eliminates the need for manual evaluation of each option (reducing time).
2Reliability
If multiple combinations of ideas are evaluated, then decision comprehensiveness improves, but operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the decision space into multiple concentric circles representing different idea categories, the apparatus achieves comprehensive coverage of decision elements. Each circle can be independently rotated and randomly selected, providing systematic comprehensiveness without requiring the user to manually manage complex combinations, thus maintaining low operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus merges multiple independent circular segments into a single integrated decision-making system. Each circle represents a separate dimension of ideas, and their combination through random selection creates comprehensive decision combinations. This merging approach allows comprehensive evaluation while simplifying operation, as the user only needs to rotate and select from each pre-defined circle.
3Productivity
If random selection mechanism is added, then decision speed improves, but device structure complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spinner mechanism introduces dynamic random selection to each circular segment, enabling rapid decision generation without manual deliberation. This dynamic element speeds up the decision process significantly as results are generated instantly through physical rotation and selection, rather than requiring systematic manual evaluation of all options.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus uses the spinner arrow as an intermediary mechanism that translates simple rotational motion into random selection outcomes. This intermediary component allows the system to achieve fast random selection without requiring complex electronic or computational systems, maintaining relatively simple device structure while improving decision speed.
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AI summary
A decision making apparatus is provided and comprises a main backing, a first disk, a second disk, and a snap fit spinner arrow assembly. The apparatus randomizes and points to different combinations of ideas. The first disk and second disk are concentrically aligned with a circle printed on the main backing, wherein the circle, first disk, and second disk have different ideas written around their circumferential paths. The main backing, first disk, and second disk are contained vertically, horizontally, and concentrically by said snap fit spinner arrow assembly. The circle, first disk, and second disk are all subsequently smaller diameters in order for the ideas written on each disk and circle to be seen all at once. The first disk and second disk can be individually rotated, and the snap fit spinner arrow is rotated in order to simultaneously point to one idea on each disk and circle.