Abstract: A computer assisted system and method for the visualization, manipulation and analysis of data, in which a computer-assisted data visualization and analysis session undertaken by an analyst, including all intermediate and final data visualization, manipulation and analysis steps and functions, are electronically archived on a computer-readable medium and instantly made available to authorized collaborators so that authorized collaborators may review all the intermediate visualization, manipulation and analysis stages. Any authorized collaborator may choose any intermediate or final data visualization stage and commence a new, but related data visualization, manipulation and analysis derivative session. All derivative sessions, including all intermediate and final data visualization, manipulation and analysis steps and functions are archived and published to authorized collaborators.

Abstract: An apparatus adapted to examine a length of a cigarette paper is provided. The paper includes a pattern having a first and a second band, the pattern repeating along the length thereof. A second bobbin is configured to have the paper advanced thereto and wound thereon after the paper is unwound from a first bobbin. A pattern detection device is disposed between the first and second bobbins, and is configured to detect at least one of the bands and produce a signal in response thereto. A testing device is in communication with the pattern detection device and is disposed between the first and second bobbins. The testing device is configured to nondestructively determine a property of at least one of the bands in response to the signal. An associated apparatus, system, and method are also provided.