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Abstract

A signal repeater system in a repeater unit having a repeater receiver, a repeater transmitter, a controller, a power source, and an optional network interface. The repeater unit performs an authentication of security codes contained in the received communication signals. If validly authenticated, the repeater unit retransmits the communication signals to a barrier operator. The transmitted communication signals may also contain predetermined functions that allow a remote transmitter to actuate an access barrier, such as a garage door opener, via the barrier operator. As such, the repeater system extends the effective range of the remote transmitter, allowing a user to actuate the barrier operator from a greater range. An optional network interface provided by the repeater unit, allows the repeater unit to be connected to any computer network. Accordingly, a remote host can access certain data content and invoke certain functions.

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