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Table 2.3 Types of countermeasures (a–i)
How to respond
Type of
countermeasure
Description
Example
Embed
countermeasure in the
design object
(a) Add a function to
adjust
The design object has
adjustable structure to
cope with temporal
changes
Height adjustable
structure
(b) Change of
configuration of
design object
The design object has
structure in which
multiple parts are
combined or
recombined
Structure that can be
freely recombined to
the size user needed
(c) Make
countermeasure
service easier
The design object has
a mechanism that
allows users and
service providers to
execute service easily
Applying design for
maintenance
(d) Use the structure
that have a
function in
self-maintenance
The design object has
a structure that can
return to its normal
state after a failure
happen
Structure that repairs
scratches on the
surface
(e) Prepare multiple
usages
The design object has
potential functions
Pudding containers
also has a function as
measuring cup
(f) Have a function to
learn
The design object has
a mechanism to
change the behavior
based on the
accumulated data
Function to learn
selection history of
the user in the
Internet shopping
(g) Have a function to
sense changes
The design object has
a mechanism that
senses temporal
changes and notifies
the user
Function to sense
changes in the places
of use with a change
brightness
Create a system to
respond as service
(h) Prepare
countermeasure
service
During use of the
design object, services
are provided to cope
with temporal changes
Repair service is
provided
Encourage the user to
respond
(i) Provide the user
with the
opportunities to
respond
Facilities and
equipment are
provided for users to
cope with temporal
changes as needed
Spare parts are
prepared and the user
replaces them with
faulty ones