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Research Assistant - Overview
The Research Assistant in the Qthena solution provides guided use cases for complex document tasks that require structured processing and reliable delivery. It is designed for bulk analysis, patent comparison workflows, and document translation while preserving document structure.
This article explains how to access the Research Assistant, what the Research Assistant does, how results are delivered, and which Research Assistant use cases are available.
Table of Contents
1. How to Access the Research Assistant
The selected Research Assistant use case determines the expected document setup and the type of output that will be generated.
2. What the Research Assistant Does
Research Assistant use cases guide you through a structured setup flow, including document selection, prompt setup, and submission review. After submission, the task is processed as a guided workflow designed for more complex document handling.
The Research Assistant is especially suitable for use cases that require structured analysis, multi-document comparison, or translation with preserved formatting.
- Structured workflows optimized for specific tasks such as analysis, comparison, and translation
- Document-focused setup with guided selection, prompt definition, and review before submission
- Results delivered through notifications and email once processing is complete
3. Delivery and Review Notes
Manual review is recommended, especially for legal, analytical, and translation-related Research Assistant use cases.
Delivery time: Results are delivered within 48 hours of submission.
Outputs are delivered through the Qthena notification system and email. Many tasks complete faster, but the 48-hour window ensures a reliable turnaround across all Research Assistant use cases.
4. Analysis and Comparison Use Cases
Use these Research Assistant workflows for deep technical analysis, structured document review, and patent-focused comparison tasks.
Single Document Analysis
Analyze one document using a structured Research Assistant workflow.
Patentability Assessment
Compare one target document against up to 100 references and generate claim-based patentability analysis.
One-to-Many (Multi-Document Analysis)
Compare one target document against multiple reference documents using structured analysis logic.
Patent Infringement – FTO Analysis
Run a structured claim-based infringement screening for a first-pass Freedom to Operate review.
5. Translation-Focused Use Cases
Use these Research Assistant workflows to translate content while preserving structure, formatting, and consistent terminology.
Document Translation
Translate full documents page-by-page while preserving layout and formatting.
Extract and Translate Data Tables
Extract tables from documents and translate tabular data into your preferred language.
Extract Text from Patent Drawings and Translate
Extract text embedded in patent drawings and translate it for multilingual figure review.