Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and method of controlling vehicular speed, in particular by a third party, which uses data relating to geography and operator. In some instances, it is desirable to limit the power generated by an engine of a vehicle, to limit the maximum speed of the engine or to have a cruise control function on the vehicle for example. An electronic control unit ECU may be fitted to an engine, whilst a throttle valve is controlled by an operator/driver of a vehicle, this leaves the ECU operable to control the ignition and, where available, the injection, in order to control or adjust the power of the engine. For example, when the engine reaches a predetermined maximum speed, the ECU will control the engine such that some of the spark plugs are not fired and/or that fuel is not injected in every combustion chamber. The present invention seeks to provide an improved speed control device and system for a vehicle.

Abstract: A toy accessory for a kite comprises a slider intended to ride up the string of an airborne kite. The slider comprises a frame (3, 4, 5, 6) intended to be suspended from the kite string by pig-tail eyelets (7, 41). The front eyelet (41) forms the trigger of a latch mechanism including a cranked wire element having an intermediate limb (43) slidable longitudinally in holes (15, 8) in the frame, and a sear (46) slidable in hole (9) in the frame. The sear (46) latches a lever (27) in the position shown, in which it holds a pair of pivoted wings (1) in their operative spread position via ties (47), and, via a spring (26), holds a pivoted clip (23) in its uppermost position to trap a folded toy parachute between the frame member (5) and the clip (23). The slider is propelled up the kite string by wind pressure acting on the wings, until the front eyelet (41) strikes a stop on the kit string.