There are many IR based timing systems out there with similar size designs which charge only $30 for their transponders, there is a serious problem with the pricing model from MyLaps, they are taking advantage of their patent which hurts the consumer. I believe MRT is able to continue cloning the older signals before MyLaps filed their patent in 2012 for the new decoder firmware that is now protected.

Personally I'd like to see more clubs shift over to the IR based systems with the $30 transponders and kill the MyLaps monopoly.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...s-worst-enemy/