A method for synchronizing a plurality of programmable timing verniers with a reference pulse signal, each of the verniers being programmable to one of a plurality of timing steps within a delay range determined by a control signal applied to a bias input. The improved system comprises a simple asynchronous sample-rate converter and synchronous sample-rate converter. From the re-rendered data, a primary word and context words near the cursor location are determined. The plurality of elongated conducting regions are positioned parallel with each other and at a predetermined spaced distance apart from each other. The sleeve is rotatable with respect to the anchoring member for longitudinally translating the rod reducing member relative to the anchoring member. This artificial intelligence system may be employed in intruder and vehicle alarm systems composed of a multiplicity of detectors and within such detectors.