The Generation Process

When you click "Run Analysis," Sparlo begins a thorough research process. Here's what's happening behind the scenes.

Why It Takes ~25 Minutes

This isn't a simple search. Sparlo conducts genuine research — framing your problem, exploring solutions across industries, evaluating feasibility, and synthesizing findings. Thorough research takes time, and that time produces better results.

Think of it like having a research team work on your problem. They don't just Google it — they analyze, explore, evaluate, and synthesize.

The Research Stages

Stage 1: Problem Framing

Sparlo analyzes your problem description to understand:

• The core technical challenge
• Constraints and requirements
• Success criteria
• Related problem domains

This framing guides all subsequent research.

Stage 2: Research & Discovery

With a clear problem frame, Sparlo searches for relevant:

• Innovations from related industries
• Academic research and publications
• Patents and prior art
• Engineering approaches and principles

This cross-industry search is where unexpected insights often emerge.

Stage 3: Concept Generation

Based on the research, Sparlo generates potential approaches:

• Adapting solutions from other domains
• Combining multiple techniques
• Novel applications of existing technologies

Stage 4: Evaluation

Each concept is evaluated for:

• Technical feasibility
• Fit with your constraints
• Implementation complexity
• Potential risks and tradeoffs

Stage 5: Report Compilation

Finally, everything is synthesized into a structured report with:

• Executive summary
• Problem analysis
• Innovation concepts
• IP landscape
• Risk assessment
• Strategic recommendations

During Generation

Progress Tracking

You'll see real-time updates showing which stage is active. Progress moves through the stages sequentially.

Can I Close My Browser?

Yes. Generation continues on our servers. You can:

• Close the tab and come back later
• Log out and check your dashboard when ready
• Wait for our email notification

Will I Be Notified?

We'll send you an email when your report is ready. You can also check your dashboard at any time.

What Affects Generation Time

Typical Range

Most reports complete in 20-30 minutes. Some may take slightly longer depending on:

• Problem complexity — More complex problems require more analysis
• Research depth — Some domains have more literature to explore
• Concept evaluation — More viable concepts means more evaluation

Current System Load

During peak times, there may be slight delays as research jobs queue.

After Generation

Once complete:

1. You'll see "Report Ready" in your dashboard
2. Click to view your full report
3. Use the Chat feature to ask follow-up questions
4. Share or export as needed

What's Next

• Understanding Your Report - What each section means
• Using Chat - Ask follow-up questions
• Troubleshooting Generation - If something goes wrong