Base system

Base system is a system to which features from the alternative system is transferred. The base system is the alternative system selected for improvement.

Overview

The term of base system is used in feature transfer.
The base system should not be equated with the initial system, as they are not always the same. The initial system is the one from which we start the feature transfer procedure, while the base system is ultimately selected after identifying the pool of alternative systems.

Recommendations for selecting the base system

When selecting the base system, it is important to remember that it will not necessarily be the initial system. It is recommended to choose the simplest or cheapest system, assuming all other conditions are equal.

Engineers naturally tend to prefer their own system as the base, either because the project aims to improve it or because it contains the component responsible for the key disadvantage. However, the final decision should be based on the project’s goals and constraints. In some cases – especially when developing a new product – it may be more beneficial to transfer the features of the initial system to an alternative system.

Sometimes, both systems may be strong candidates for the base system. In such cases, it is worth conducting feature transfer for both options, as this can lead to a broader set of potential solutions.