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 wi
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.
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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 t
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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; andeach 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; andtransmit the second signal to said second type connector. 2. The set according to claim 1, wherein said modules are identical to one another. 3. The set according to claim 1, wherein said first and second modules are mechanically attachable to each other and said third and second modules are mechanically attachable to each other. 4. The set according to claim 1, wherein said modules are mechanically attachable to one another only by said connectors. 5. The set according to claim 1, wherein each of the payloads is housed within said single enclosure of the associated module. 6. The set according to claim 1, wherein the payloads are external to said single enclosure of each associated module, and each module comprises a third connector for connecting to the associated payload. 7. The set according to claim 1, wherein the time delay is randomly selected within a specified range. 8. The set according to claim 1, wherein each module comprises, in said single enclosure, a power source for powering the module. 9. The set according to claim 8, wherein each said power source is a battery. 10. The set according to claim 9, wherein each said battery is a primary type or a rechargeable type. 11. The set according to claim 8, wherein each module further comprises, in said single enclosure, the payload, and wherein the payload is powered from said power source. 12. The set according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the payloads is an annunciator for announcing using visual or audible signaling. 13. The set according to claim 1, wherein each of the payloads consists of an annunciator for announcing using visual or audible signaling. 14. The set according to claim 13, wherein the annunciator comprises a smoke generator. 15. The set according to claim 13, wherein the annunciator comprises a visual signaling device. 16. The set according to claim 15, wherein the visual signaling device is a visible light emitter. 17. The set according to claim 16, wherein the visible light emitter is a semiconductor device, an incandescent lamp, or fluorescent lamp. 18. The set according to claim 16, wherein the visible light emitter is adapted to produce a steady illumination and blinking. 19. The set according to claim 13, wherein the annunciator comprises an audible signaling device. 20. The set according to claim 19, wherein the audible signaling device comprises an electromechanical or piezoelectric sound generator. 21. The set according to claim 19, wherein the audible signaling device comprises a buzzer, a chime, or a ringer. 22. The set according to claim 19, wherein the audible signaling device comprises a loudspeaker and a digital to analog converter coupled to the loudspeaker. 23. The set according to claim 19, wherein the audible signaling device is operative to generate a single tone, or multiple tones. 24. The set according to claim 19, wherein the sound emitted from the audible signaling device is associated with a theme or shape of the system. 25. The set according to claim 19, wherein the sound emitted from the audible signaling device is a song or a melody. 26. The set according to claim 19, wherein the sound emitted from the audible signaling device is a human voice talking. 27. The set according to claim 26, wherein the sound is a syllable, a word, a phrase, a sentence, a short story, or a long story. 28. The set according to claim 27, wherein the sound is based on speech synthesis or is pre-recorded. 29. A system comprising the set according to claim 1, wherein: said second connector of said first module is connected to said first connector of said second module and said second connector of said second module is connected to said first connector of said third module to form said system; andthe first signals and the second signals are carried between said modules in the system as unbalanced signals. 30. A system comprising the set according to claim 1, wherein: said second connector of said first module is connected to said first connector of said second module and said second connector of said second module is connected to said first connector of said third module to form said system; andthe first signals and the second signals are carried between the modules in the system as balanced signals. 31. A system comprising the set according to claim 1, wherein: said second connector of said first module is connected to said first connector of said second module and said second connector of said second module is connected to said first connector of said third module to form said system;said system is operative for two-way operation; andeach module is further operative to: receive a third signal at said second connector;control the associated payload based on the third signal;produce a fourth signal that is a time delayed version of the third signal; andtransmit the fourth signal to said first connector. 32. The system according to claim 31, wherein communication between two connected modules is carried out using four conductors, including two conductors for each direction of communication. 33. The system according to claim 31, wherein communication between two connected modules is carried out using only two conductors. 34. The system according to claim 31, wherein communication between two connected modules is carried out using a hybrid circuit. 35. A system comprising the set according to claim 1, wherein: said second connector of said first module is connected to said first connector of said second module and said second connector of said second module is connected to said first connector of said third module to form said system; andsaid system is powered from a single external power source. 36. The system according to claim 35, wherein said external power source is a domestic AC power outlet. 37. The system according to claim 35, wherein said modules are connected to supply power from one module to another module connected to said one module. 38. The system according to claim 35, wherein each module further comprises, in the respective single enclosure, the respective payload, and each payload is powered from the external power source.
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