Universal Systems of TechnologyUniversal Systems of Technology

The “DEAL” System

Universal Systems

Resources of Technology

The Deal System The Deal System

Deal is an acronym for a problem solving method.

Define the problem

Explore all possible solution

Act on the best solution

Look back and evaluate the results

DDefine the problem-efine the problem-

Write out the problem clearly as a “Design Brief”

Design Brief – “A written plan that identifies a problem to be solved, its criteria, and its constraints. The design brief is used to encourage thinking of all aspects of a problem before attempting a solution.” (R1 pg 237)

EExplore all possible solution- xplore all possible solution-

Do not discount possible solutions.

Brainstorming “A method of shared problem solving in which all members of a group spontaneously and in a unrestrained discussion generate ideas. (R1 pg 236)

“In searching for the best solution, the designer redesigns, tests, refines, and remodels again and again.” (R1 p.97)

AAct on the best solution- ct on the best solution-

Choose a solution that you think will work best. Put the plan into action.

LLook back and evaluate the results-ook back and evaluate the results-

Observe the process and the actual results.

Does the solution need to be modified or another solution selected.

Open – Loop System DiagramOpen – Loop System Diagram

Input Process Output

Closed – Loop Systems Diagram

Input Process Output

Feedback

InputInput

Capital

Information

Finances

The ideas and activities that helps us determine what we want to accomplish.

ProcessProcess

The conversion of your ideas through the use of the 9 resources into useful products.

OutputOutput

The result of the system.

Desired: goods

Undesired: pollution

Feedback- Feedback-

Provides information about the quality of what is being produced

Monitoring the system using gauges, displays, and sensors to do. Monitoring the systems making changes as needed.

Resources of TechnologyResources of Technology

Tools Materials ProcessesEnergyInformationHumans

Describing ResourcesDescribing Resources

People- People are the creators of technology and use the other resources that have been around billions of years, to create technology.

Information- Technology requires information. it is use of that information that helps us to meet our needs and wants.

Capital- Any form of wealth is capital. Capital is barter, money, credit, or property.

Resources Cont.Resources Cont.

Materials- Materials are the goods that we develop into products.

Tools and Machines- Tools include hand tools and machines.

Energy- Energy is the source of power for all of our technology systems.

Time- Since the industrial era, time has been measured in hours, minutes and seconds. Our forefathers measured time the setting and rising of the sun. We now measure time in nanoseconds (billionths of a second).