Abstract: The invention relates, inter alia, to an apparatus for detecting a tape start of a label roll. The apparatus has a receiving chamber with an access opening for receiving the tape start. The apparatus further includes a suction device which is connected to the receiving chamber for suctioning the tape start through the access opening into the receiving chamber. The apparatus further includes a sensor which is arranged to detect the tape start suctioned into the receiving chamber.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to collaborative multi-modal mixed-reality systems and methods leveraging reconfigurable tangible user interfaces for the production of immersive, cinematic, and interactive content. As described herein, content may be created as either a mixture of live action media and computer generated media, combined together in context; or content made up entirely from computer-generated media alone. The technology described herein may leverage physical and software-based user interfaces that merge and unite the physical world and the virtual world, which allow users to produce new forms of content with a user experience and user interactions that emulate traditional processes.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to collaborative multi-modal mixed-reality systems and methods leveraging reconfigurable tangible user interfaces for the production of immersive, cinematic, and interactive content. As described herein, content may be created as either a mixture of live action media and computer generated media, combined together in context; or content made up entirely from computer-generated media alone. The technology described herein may leverage physical and software-based user interfaces that merge and unite the physical world and the virtual world, which allow users to produce new forms of content with a user experience and user interactions that emulate traditional processes.