Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a motor vehicle controller operable automatically to stop and subsequently to restart an engine of a vehicle according to a prescribed control methodology. The controller is operable automatically to adjust an engine stop delay parameter in dependence on the value of at least one vehicle endurance parameter. The engine stop delay parameter corresponds to a period for which the engine of the vehicle remains switched on when it is determined that a condition exists allowing the engine to be switched off during the course of a drive cycle. The value of the endurance parameter is responsive to stop/start operations being performed during the course of a drive cycle. The controller is operable to adjust the engine stop delay parameter to prevent the value of the endurance parameter exceeding a prescribed maximum endurance value before a prescribed time period elapses.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a motor vehicle controller operable automatically to stop and subsequently to restart an engine of a vehicle according to a prescribed control methodology. The controller is operable automatically to adjust an engine stop delay parameter in dependence on the value of at least one vehicle endurance parameter. The engine stop delay parameter corresponds to a period for which the engine of the vehicle remains switched on when it is determined that a condition exists allowing the engine to be switched off during the course of a drive cycle. The value of the endurance parameter is responsive to stop/start operations being performed during the course of a drive cycle. The controller is operable to adjust the engine stop delay parameter to prevent the value of the endurance parameter exceeding a prescribed maximum endurance value before a prescribed time period elapses.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying bending load to an axle of an aircraft landing gear. The apparatus comprises a dummy wheel having a dummy wheel bearing; and a load tool having a convex outer surface which is configured to engage the dummy wheel when in use so as to bend the axle via the dummy wheel bearing. The dummy wheel is shaped to enable it to roll over the convex outer surface of the load tool as the axle bends. The load tool has a load tool bearing which permits the load tool to move as it bends the axle. One or more sensors are provided to sense the load applied to the axle; and one or more sensors are provided to sense the response of the axle to the applied load.

Abstract: A method of applying a test load to a landing gear mounted on an aircraft, the method comprising parking the aircraft with at least one tire of the landing gear on a platform; and moving the platform so as to apply the test load to the landing gear via the tire. An array of six platforms is mounted on a sliding chassis in a recessed oil bath. The platforms can be independently rotated to apply torque. The spacing between the platforms can be adjusted to adapt for different landing gear configurations.

Abstract: Apparatus for applying bending load to an axle of an aircraft landing gear. The apparatus comprises a dummy wheel having a dummy wheel bearing; and a load tool having a convex outer surface which is configured to engage the dummy wheel when in use so as to bend the axle via the dummy wheel bearing. The dummy wheel is shaped to enable it to roll over the convex outer surface of the load tool as the axle bends. The load tool has a load tool bearing which permits the load tool to move as it bends the axle. One or more sensors are provided to sense the load applied to the axle; and one or more sensors are provided to sense the response of the axle to the applied load.

Abstract: A method of applying a test load to a landing gear mounted on an aircraft, the method comprising parking the aircraft with at least one tire of the landing gear on a platform; and moving the platform so as to apply the test load to the landing gear via the tire. An array of six platforms is mounted on a sliding chassis in a recessed oil bath. The platforms can be independently rotated to apply torque. The spacing between the platforms can be adjusted to adapt for different landing gear configurations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of image processing, comprising the steps of scanning a processed film to obtain one or more digital images, the film being associated with a particular theme and, selecting a predefined digital image corresponding to the particular theme. The predefined digital image is composited with at least one of the one or more digital images obtained from scanning the film to produce one or more output images. The invention also provides a one-time-use camera, themed in association with a particular event. The one-time-use camera is provided with a housing with indicia relating to the particular theme (or a specific event). An identification code is also provided on the housing to enable a processor, on processing of film from the camera, to identify the theming of the one-time-use camera.

Abstract: The present invention is in the technical field of digital imaging. The present invention relates to a method that enables a user, having a portable terminal comprising a display screen, to display still or moving digital images; with the images being linked to a time context selected by the user. A characteristic of the invention is to enable the supply of images that are a function of the user's preferred context in relation to each of the images. The content of the images takes into account the contextual parameters selected by the user. This is done so as to display contextual digital data of an image of a geographic location on the portable terminal having a display screen. The application of the invention relates to the users of portable terminals comprising display screens.

Abstract: The present invention is in the technological field of imaging, and more particularly in the field of general public services related to digital imaging. The present invention relates to a method and a system that enables a user equipped with a portable terminal to remotely record digital images of a given place, and possibly to be able to then exchange them rapidly and easily with other people. The recording of the images is operated by the remote control of a digital camera placed in the location where the image is recorded. The remote control of the digital camera is operated by way of the portable terminal.

Abstract: The present invention is in the technological field of imaging; and more particularly in the field of general public services related to digital imaging. The present invention relates to a method and a system that enables a user equipped with a portable terminal to remotely record digital images of a given place, and to possibly be able to then exchange them rapidly and easily with other people. The recording of the images is operated by the remote control of a digital camera placed in the location where the image is recorded. The remote control of the digital camera is operated with the portable terminal.