Invention, Innovation, and the Design Process

Lewis Latimer improved Thomas Edison's light bulb invention by creating a filament made of carbon that would last much longer. The improvement would be an example of __________ , also know as an upgrade.

• Innovation

• Invention

• Prototyping

• Manufacturing

Dr. Percy Spencer discovered the microwave by accident, also known as __________; while working at Raytheon. He noticed the microwaves from and active radar melted the chocolate in his pocket.

• Technology

• Engineering

• Serendipity

• Researching

While building a bridge in Mrs. Cottongim's class, she gives you a list of materials and a time limit. Mrs. Cottongim is setting a __________, which causes you to work within her set parameters.

• Constraint

• Criteria

• Time Frame

• Material List

When beginning a problem solving challenge in Mrs. Cottongim's class, you must first _________ or focus on the root of the problem.

• Research Ideas

• Make a model

• Communicate Results

• Define the Problem

While working on your Biotoxin Mitigation Challenge, you researched and brainstormed ideas before __________. During this step, you would create a materials list.

• Select an Approach

• Communicate the Results

• Build a Prototype

• Develop a Written Proposal

You have just come up with a new idea; you should apply for a ___________ to insure no one steals your idea before you can produce the product.

• Utility Patent

• Design Patent

• Plant Patent

• Direction Patent

When group members work together to __________, they are sharing ideas on how to solve a problem.

• Prototype

• Communicate

• Brainstorm

• Research

Most companies have a __________, which allows them to research consumer wants and design products or services to meet those wants.

• Design Teams

• Research Teams

• Research and Design Teams

• Collaboration Teams

Sarah __________ a new way of cleaning windows. Her idea is revolutionary because there is nothing else like it.

• Designed

• Innovated

• Invented

• Researched

When trying to obtain data about a new product, a company may create a __________ to ask consumers their thoughts on the product.

• Test

• Survey

• Information Sheet

• Instructions