If I exit during research, will it terminate?

Question Type

User Manual Question

Quick Answer

No, research continues running in the background.

Key Features:

✅ Continues in Background: AI continues completing research after you exit
✅ Return Anytime: View completed content when you come back
✅ Notification Reminders: Get notified when research is complete
✅ Fully Saved: All conversations and results are automatically saved

Simply put:

Like sending an email—you can close the browser after sending, the email still delivers
atypica research works the same: you can exit after starting, AI keeps working

Detailed Explanation

How Research Runs

Traditional Approach (Requires Staying Online)

Problems with traditional chat tools:

ChatGPT, regular chat:- You send message → AI replies → You send → AI replies- Must keep page open- Close page → Conversation interrupted- Reopen → Need to restartProblems:❌ Must stay at computer❌ Long research sessions are tiring❌ Accidental closure wastes all work

atypica's Background Running Mechanism

Asynchronous Research System:

Step 1: You initiate researchYou: "Help me research healthy snack market user needs"→ Plan Mode generates research plan→ You confirm planStep 2: AI starts executing (background)✅ You can close browser/App✅ You can do other things✅ You can check progress on mobileAI in background:→ Social Media Scout observation (5-10 minutes)→ Deep reasoning analysis (3-5 minutes)→ Interview multiple AI personas (10-15 minutes)→ Generate research report (5-8 minutes)Step 3: Notification when complete→ In-app notification: "Research complete"→ Email notification (if enabled)→ Mobile push (if enabled)Step 4: Return anytime to view→ Open atypica→ See complete research results→ Continue asking questions and diving deeper

Analogy:

Similar to async tasks:- Sending email: Can close after sending, email still delivers- Food delivery order: Can do other things after ordering, delivery in progress- Video rendering: Can leave after starting render, get notified when doneatypica research:- Can exit after initiating, AI continues working- Get notified when complete, return anytime to view

Different Research Types and Running Times

Quick Research (5-15 minutes)

Types:

Social Media Scout observation
Discussion quick validation
Single simple interview

Duration:

Social Media Scout: 5-10 minutesDiscussion: 3-5 minutesSimple Interview: 5-10 minutes

Usage Recommendation:

Can wait (not too long)
Can also exit and check later

Medium Research (15-30 minutes)

Types:

In-depth Interview (5-10 people)
Scout + Interview combination
Generate complete research report

Duration:

In-depth Interview: 15-25 minutesScout + Interview: 20-30 minutesComplete research report: 15-30 minutes

Usage Recommendation:

Recommend exiting to do other things
Return after notification

Long Research (30 minutes - 2 hours)

Types:

Complex multi-stage research
Scout → Interview → Discussion → Report
Multiple rounds of in-depth interviews
Podcast generation (Fast Insight)

Duration:

Multi-stage research: 30-60 minutesPodcast generation: 40-90 minutesComplex product R&D: 60-120 minutes

Usage Recommendation:

Definitely exit, don't wait
Can check progress on mobile
Get notified when complete

Real-time Progress Monitoring

Progress Tracking

Even after exiting, you can return anytime to check progress:

Web:

Step 1: Open atypica websiteStep 2: Go to "My Research"Step 3: See research statusDisplayed content:- Current stage: "Conducting Interview (3/10 people completed)"- Estimated completion: "Approximately 15 minutes remaining"- Completed content: Can view generated portions first

Mobile:

Step 1: Open atypica AppStep 2: Go to ongoing researchStep 3: View progress in real-timeDisplayed content:- Progress bar: 70% complete- Current step: "Generating report"- Push notification: Automatic notification when complete

Viewing Partial Results

View while running:

Scenario: AI is interviewing 10 personasYou can:✅ View completed 3 interview records✅ Read Social Media Scout results✅ See Discussion contentNo need to wait for completion, can view partial results first

Value:

Understand research direction early
Adjust promptly if issues found
Don't waste time waiting

Notification System

Research Completion Notifications

Notification Methods:

1. In-app Notifications (enabled by default)

Location: Top right notification icon on websiteContent example:🎉 Your research "Healthy Snack User Needs" is complete→ Click to view full report

2. Email Notifications (optional)

Sent to: Your registration emailSubject: atypica Research Complete - Healthy Snack User NeedsContent:Hello!Your research "Healthy Snack User Needs" is complete.Key Findings:- Users prioritize "emotional value" and "guilt-free enjoyment"- Optimal pricing range: ¥8-12- Package preference: Refined small packaging + emotional labels→ [View Full Report]

3. Mobile Push (optional)

Phone notification tray:atypica: Research Complete - Healthy Snack User Needs→ Tap to open App and view results

Notification Settings

How to enable/disable notifications:

Step 1: Go to account settingsStep 2: Click "Notification Settings"Step 3: Choose notification methodsAvailable settings:✅ In-app notifications (recommend enabling)✅ Email notifications (as needed)✅ Push notifications (mobile, as needed)Notification timing:✅ Research complete✅ Report generated✅ Important findings✅ System messages

Automatic Data Saving

Complete Save Mechanism

All content is automatically saved:

Saved content:✅ Research plan (Plan Mode generated plan)✅ Conversation records (all conversations between you and AI)✅ Social Media Scout results (scout observation data)✅ Interview records (interviews with each AI persona)✅ Discussion records (group discussion content)✅ Research reports (generated complete reports)✅ Attachment files (documents you uploaded)Save timing:✅ Real-time save (each message saved immediately)✅ No manual save needed✅ Won't lose data even if accidentally closed

Viewing Research History

Review anytime:

Step 1: Go to "My Research"Step 2: See all historical research listDisplayed content:- Research title: "Healthy Snack User Needs"- Creation time: 2026-01-30 14:30- Status: Complete / In Progress / Paused- Quick preview: Key findings summaryStep 3: Click any research→ View complete content→ Continue asking questions→ Generate new reports

Value:

All research permanently saved
Review and reference anytime
Can continue diving deeper based on old research

Handling Unexpected Situations

Situation 1: Browser Accidentally Closes

What happens:

You're researching → Browser suddenly crashes/closes↓atypica server:✅ Research continues running in background✅ All existing conversation records fully saved✅ AI continues completing tasksYou reopen browser:✅ Enter atypica✅ See research still in progress✅ Can continue viewing progress or wait for completion

Conclusion: No losses occur

Situation 2: Network Disconnects

What happens:

You're researching → Network suddenly disconnects↓atypica behavior:✅ Sent messages: Successfully saved, AI continues processing✅ Unsent messages: Stored locally, auto-resend after network recovers✅ AI tasks: Continue running on serverAfter network recovers:✅ Refresh page✅ See latest progress✅ Continue normal use

Conclusion: AI tasks unaffected, sent messages safely saved

Situation 3: Device Powers Off/Sleeps

What happens:

You're researching → Computer powers off/phone locks↓atypica server:✅ Research continues running (server unaffected by your device)✅ All data saved in cloudYou reopen device:✅ Open atypica✅ See research completed or still in progress✅ All content fully saved

Conclusion: Completely unaffected, research runs in cloud

Manually Pausing Research

How to Pause

If you want to manually pause ongoing research:

Step 1: Go to ongoing researchStep 2: Click top right "Pause Research" buttonStep 3: Confirm pauseResult:✅ AI stops current task✅ Completed content saved✅ Research status becomes "Paused"

Resume Paused Research

Step 1: Go to "My Research"Step 2: Find research with "Paused" statusStep 3: Click "Continue Research"Result:✅ AI continues from pause point✅ All previous content retained✅ Can adjust research direction or continue original plan

Multi-device Sync

Seamless Device Switching

Scenario: Start research on computer, view results on phone

On computer:→ Initiate research "Healthy Snack User Needs"→ Plan Mode confirm plan→ AI starts executing→ You close computer, go outOn phone:→ Open atypica App→ See research in progress→ View progress in real-time→ Receive push notification when complete→ View full reportEvening at home, on computer:→ Open atypica→ Continue asking questions based on report→ Generate more detailed analysis

Value:

Check progress anytime, anywhere
Seamlessly switch between devices
Not limited by device

Common Scenarios

Scenario 1: Start Research in Morning, View in Evening

Workflow:

9:00 AM - Initiate research:→ You: "Help me research needs of 25-35 year old women for healthy snacks"→ Plan Mode generates plan→ You confirm plan→ AI starts executing→ You go to work9:30 AM - AI completes Social Media Scout:→ Observe Xiaohongshu, Weibo, Douyin→ Extract key discussions and insights→ Generate crowd portrait10:00 AM - AI completes Interview:→ In-depth interviews with 10 AI personas→ Extract user needs and pain points10:30 AM - AI generates report:→ Integrate all findings→ Generate complete research report→ Send completion notification (in-app + email)6:00 PM - You return home from work:→ Open atypica→ See research complete→ Read report→ Continue asking: "What is user acceptance of pricing?"→ AI immediately answers based on existing research

Value:

Completely doesn't affect your work
Results ready when you return
Saves waiting time

Scenario 2: Long Podcast Generation

Workflow:

10:00 AM - Initiate podcast generation:→ You upload research report (50 pages)→ Choose podcast style: "Professional Depth"→ Confirm generation→ You go to meetingAI starts working (estimated 60-90 minutes):→ 10:00-10:20: Analyze report content→ 10:20-10:40: Design podcast structure→ 10:40-11:00: Generate host dialogue script→ 11:00-11:30: Generate audio→ 11:30-11:40: Post-production11:40 AM - Podcast generation complete:→ Send notification (in-app + email)12:00 PM - Your meeting ends:→ Open atypica→ Podcast ready→ Can listen immediately→ Can download and share

Value:

Don't need to sit at computer for 1.5 hours
Do other more important things
Ready to use when you return

Scenario 3: Check on Mobile Anytime

Workflow:

Morning at home (computer):→ Initiate research→ Confirm plan→ Leave for workOn the way (phone):→ Receive push notification "Social Media Scout complete"→ Open App→ Quickly browse scout findings→ Direction looks correctNoon (phone):→ Receive notification "Interview complete"→ Use lunch break to read interview records→ Discover some new insightsAfternoon (phone):→ Receive notification "Research report generated"→ Read complete report→ Find need to supplement 35-45 age group investigation→ Ask on phone "How are needs different for 35-45 year old women?"→ AI immediately supplements researchEvening at home (computer):→ Open computer→ See today's complete research results→ Export report→ Share with team

Value:

Not limited by device
Utilize fragmented time
Track progress anytime, anywhere

Common Questions

Q1: After closing browser, will AI continue working?

Yes, 100% certain.

Reason:

AI tasks run on server, not in your browser
Analogy: Sending email then closing browser, email still delivers
atypica same: Initiate research then close browser, AI keeps working

Verification method:

Initiate a research → Immediately close browser
Reopen 30 minutes later → See research complete

Q2: Will network disconnection affect research?

Won't affect already started research.

Sent messages:

✅ Saved on server
✅ AI continues processing
✅ Unaffected by your network

Unsent messages:

⚠️ Stored in local browser
⚠️ Auto-resend after network recovers
Recommend: Initiate research when network is stable

Q3: Will device power off affect it?

Won't affect.

Reason:

Research runs on cloud server
Doesn't depend on your device
Analogy: Food delivery order then power off, delivery still in progress

You can:

Initiate research on computer → Power off
Check progress and results on phone
Continue asking questions on any device

Q4: Can I modify plan mid-research?

Yes, but need to pause current research.

Workflow:

Step 1: Pause current research→ Click "Pause Research" buttonStep 2: Adjust research plan→ You: "I want to add 35-45 age group research"→ AI: "Okay, I'll supplement this content"Step 3: Continue research→ Click "Continue Research"→ AI executes according to new plan

Recommendation:

If research just started: Can pause to adjust
If research nearly finished: Recommend waiting for completion then asking supplementary questions

Q5: How long are research results saved?

Permanently saved (unless you manually delete).

Saved content:

✅ All conversation records
✅ Research reports
✅ Social Media Scout results
✅ Interview records
✅ Attachment files

Viewing method:

Enter "My Research" anytime
View all historical research
Can continue diving deeper based on old research

Delete method:

You can manually delete unneeded research
Will confirm before deletion
Cannot recover after deletion

Q6: What if I forget to check completed research?

Don't worry, multiple reminder methods.

Notification methods:

In-app notifications (default): Red dot reminder
Email notifications (optional): Sent to mailbox
Push notifications (optional): Phone push

Viewing method:

Enter "My Research"
See all research list
Status "Complete" indicates completed research

Recommendation:

Enable email or push notifications
Won't miss any completed research

Q7: Can multiple research projects run simultaneously?

Yes, no limits.

Scenario:

3 research projects running simultaneously:1. Research A: Healthy snack user needs (in progress)2. Research B: Package design testing (in progress)3. Research C: Pricing strategy validation (in progress)You can:✅ Switch between viewing different research progress anytime✅ Each research runs independently, no interference✅ Notify separately when complete

Recommendation:

Individual users: 2-3 running simultaneously sufficient
Team users: Each member can independently conduct research

Final Summary

"Research won't terminate, AI continues running in background after exit. Like sending email, can close browser after sending. Get notified when complete, all content automatically saved, return anytime to view. Multi-device sync, track progress anytime, anywhere."

Remember:

✅ Continues in background: AI keeps working after exit
✅ Notification reminders: Multiple ways to notify when complete
✅ Automatic saving: All content saved in real-time, won't lose
✅ Return anytime: Open to view progress and results
✅ Multi-device sync: Computer, phone seamlessly switch
✅ Permanent storage: All research permanently saved, review anytime

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