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Caterpillar Inc.

Perkins Engines Company Limited

Samuel Alec Roberts

Peter Joseph Petrany

Raymond Alan Wise

Stephen Thompson

James C Hall

Michael Flatman

Jonathan Peter Moses

Thomas Henry Abel

Changes in ambient light intensity are detected by processing image data from an image capture device to determine, iteratively, a signal-to-noise ratio of the image data. The signal-to-noise ratio is a ratio of average to variance of pixel values for some of the pixels forming the image. A control output is generated, based on the signal-to-noise ratio, that is responsive to changes in ambient light intensity. The control output is used control a light source of a vehicle.

Vehicle lighting control using image processing of changes in ambient light intensity

A method for operating a machine adapted to transport a load during a work cycle is disclosed. The method includes determining a first stationary state of the machine, and causing sensors to start transmission of first signals. The first stationary state corresponds to a first segment of the work cycle, and the first signals indicate a weight of the load during the first segment. Further, the method includes determining a moving state of the machine corresponding to a second segment of the work cycle, and causing the sensors to terminate transmission of the first signals. Furthermore, the method includes determining a second stationary state of the machine, and causing the sensors to start transmission of second signals. The second stationary state corresponds to a third segment of the work cycle, and the second signals indicate a weight of the load during the third segment.

Method and system for load management in machines

A pump for a central heating system having a tubular housing and a motor for driving an axial flow impeller which is mounted within the housing, the motor having casing mounted within the tubular housing, forming a liquid flow passage between the outer surface of the casing and the inner surface of the housing, the motor being adapted to be powered by electricity supply of a frequency greater than 70 Hertz, wherein the impeller is mounted upstream of the motor, and guide vanes are mounted in the annular passage to smooth the flow of liquid from the impeller.

Pump for central heating system

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Stamford, United Kingdom

Samuel Alec Roberts