The foundational step in the technology push process is identifying technology features. This step involves a thorough exploration and understanding of an emerging technology's core features and capabilities. By recognizing the technology's capabilities, potential advantages over existing solutions, and unique characteristics, innovation teams can use these features to find valuable applications. A [[structured process]] can start by focusing on two main aspects: - identify the basic components or building blocks of the technology - understanding the functions or tasks the technology can perform. See an example of [[using components and functions for identifying IoT technology features]]. An ideation tool like [[mind mapping]] can then help organize and visualize the features and components of an emerging technology. See an example of [[using mind mapping for identifying IoT technology features]] The systematic identification and understanding of the features of an emerging technology will be a strong foundation for the subsequent steps in the technology push process. Next: [[Identification of application areas]] Back to [[Technology Assessment]]