| 摘要 |
Method, modules and a system formed by connecting the modules for controlling payloads. An activation signal is propagated in the system from one module to the modules connected to it. Upon receiving an activation signal, the module (after a pre-set or random delay) activates a payload associated with it, and transmits the activation signal (after another pre-set or random delay) to one or more modules connected to it. The system is initiated by a master module including a user activated switch producing the activation signal. The activation signal can be propagated in the system in one direction from the master to the last module, or carried bi-directionally allowing two way propagation, using a module which revert the direction of the activation signal propagation direction. A module may be individually powered by an internal power source such as a battery, or connected to an external power source such as AC power. |
| 主权项 |
1. A set of at least three modules connectable to form a system for sequentially activating payloads, said set comprising:
first, second and third modules, each said module being associated with a respective payload, and being housed in a respective single enclosure, each module comprising a first type connector and a second type connector, all of said first type connectors being identical to one another, all of said second type connectors being identical to one another, and each of said first type connectors being configured to mate with any one of said second type connectors; and each of said modules further comprises a control port for controlling an associated payload,wherein said second connector of said first module is connectable to said first connector of said second module and said second connector of said second module is connectable to said first connector of said third module to form a system; and further wherein each module in the system is operative to:
receive a first signal at said first type connector; control the associated payload based on the first signal; produce a second signal that is a time delayed version of the first signal; and transmit the second signal to said second type connector. |
