biomimicry
what is biomimicry?
the imitation of the models, systems, and elements of nature for the purpose of solving complex human problems.
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what is another word for intuition?
- gut feeling
- instinct
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what do we start off every class doing?
RIDDLES
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Bonus: if you get the riddle right, you can move forward 4 spaces
what is an example of intellectual property?
- patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets
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whats the difference between convergent and divergent?
- convergent: relies heavily on logic and less on creativity. typically one solution
- divergent: process of creating many unique solutions in order to solve a problem
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Name one industry that values the use of biomimicry
Medicine, Construction, Engineering, or Transportation
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What are the two basic principles of intuition?
It should be developed and combined with reasons.
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RIDDLE!
It belongs to you, but other people use it more than you do. What is it?
your name!
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what can you find on the USPTO website?
- name at least 3 things
- process overview, application, fees, international IP's, legal assistant, information on different types of IP's, status of applications, attorneys
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Give 3 examples of brainstorming
- mind mapping, brain writing, scamper, groupthink, six thinking hats
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why is biomimicry important to businesses?
- provides an unparalleled opportunity for companies to create products and processes inspired by proven designs: the attributes of organisms that perpetuate in nature because they solve particular challenges.
- new ways of life
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how do managers in business use intuition?
- help sense when a problem is next
- make quick decisions with limited data
- bypass in depth analysis
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CHALLENGE!
pick a team to compete against with on the board
- name 5 companies who initially failed, but are now succeeding
- WD 40, Apple, Play-Doh, Disney, KFC, Rovio, BubbleWrap, Dyson, Wheaties, Nintendo, Marvel, American Airlines, Kelloggs, Airbnb, Rockband, Heinz, FedEx, Legos, Old Spice, Jack in the box, Converse, Reddit, Coca Cola, Lamborghini, Sony walkman, Delta, Netflix
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how long is a patent generally granted for?
20 years
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PENALTY CARD !!
Choose your option.
Use SCAMPER for the given invention: IPHONE
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Give an example of biomimicry that is seen on campus.
command strips & burrs
leaves & rain jackets/umbrellas
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what color thinking hat is used for intuition?
red
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What are 2 professions Dr. Elliot had before coming to High Point?
- Navy, family construction business, nursing home
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what is the difference between a provisional patent and full patent?
- a provisional patent is given to you to continue to develop you invention of a year
- a full patent lasts of 20 years and gives you legal rights to the invention
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name two of the six thinking hats and what you do when you are "wearing" them?
-white: facts, neutral/objective
-green: creativity, possibilities
-yellow: benefits
-black: weaknesses
-red: intuitions, hunches
-blue: process, organizing, planning
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CHALLENGE!!
- choose a team to compete against
name 5 inventions that were inspired by nature
-Kingfisher & The Shinkansen Train.
-Geckos & Super-Climbing.
-Whales & Wind Turbines.
-Spiders & Protective Glass.
-Burrs & Velcro.
-Lotus & Oil Repellents.
-Namibian Beetles & Water Collection.
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Give an example of when you used intuition.
Share your story.
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how many jacks are in our class?
THREEEEEEEE
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which state, as of 2018, had the most patents granted?
California
- roughly 44,000
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PENALTY CARD!!
Choose your penalty.
what does SCAMPER stand for?
substitute, combine, adapt, modify, put to another use, eliminate, reverse
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