hondas system (well there are 2) first one is when the actual cam is mechanically switched over to a 3rd (inbetween the 2 normal lobes) lobe which is for high rpm running. It just alot wilder in its profile and is huge compared to the normal lobes.
the second honda system is when it runs as a 2 valve per cylinder engine until rpm and oil pressure reaches an amount high enough to push in a pin which overcomes the spring that stops the other 2 vaves from working. Its now a 16V motor.
the renautl system uses a mechanical system to advance/r****d one of (not sure which, will have to ask capt) the cams so there is more valve overlap and better VE at high rpm.
the toyota system im not familiar with, i fact, i have never even seen the toyota system, but i would suppose its close to the renault system.
all these are just methods to over come the lack of torque you find with cams that are needed for high rpm power.
capt, anything you could add to clear anything up?