The serendipity trigger is denoted by \(T\). The focus shift takes place with the identification of \(T^\star\), which is common to both the discovery and the invention phase. If the process operates in an “online” manner, \(T^\star\) may be an evolving vector of interesting possibilities. The prepared mind corresponds to the prior training relevant in each phase, labelled \(p\) and \(p^{\prime}\) in our diagram. The bridge is comprised of the actions based on \(p^{\prime}\) that are taken on \(T^\star\) leading to the result \(R\), which is ultimately given a positive evaluation.