Define function & environment
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Defining a function along with its environment can be challenging but essential for effective searches with IgorAI. To enhance the use of functional searching, it's beneficial to clearly define the problem you aim to solve before starting a search.
For instance, when seeking technologies for hydrogen production from water, solely focusing on the function can lead to a broad scope of results, as hydrogen production is one of the most common phenomeons to happen In the sun, from water to make gas, in chemical reactions, etc. Therefore, we have enabled IGOR^AI to focus the search with environment variables (or keywords).
By incorporating environment variables or keywords, like "water," IgorAI can narrow down the search to relevant solutions in that specific area, and focus only on the text also discussing “water” in addition of produce hydrogen.
For inspiration and broad ideas, keep your environment keywords general.
For a focused search, use specific keywords to narrow down the results (e.g., Diesel Engine, Tomatoes).
Here are some examples of defining functions and environments based on the type of search:
Finding a technology that allows for glucose measurement in blood: - Function: Measure Glucose - Environment: Blood
Discovering materials or ingredients that help erosion prevention in offshore wind-turbine - Function: Prevent erosion - Environment: Metal / Offshore / Windturbine
Finding information on a specific technology to perform pressure monitoring with piezos - Function: Monitor/measure pressure - Environment: Piezoelectric transducers
By combining functions with relevant environment variables, IgorAI can effectively focus searches and deliver targeted results.
In case you are struggling to define the function for your project, please do not hesitate to use our chat. Our experienced technology scouts will be happy to help you!
