Patent ID: 8471779
Filing Date: 2013-06-25
Classification: G08C

Abstract:
1. A remote control for a wireless control system, the remote control comprising: a controller; at least one actuator for operating said controller; a radio-frequency transmitter coupled to said controller; an antenna coupled to said radio-frequency transmitter; a housing for said controller, said radio-frequency transmitter, said antenna and a power source; said antenna comprising a conductive loop mounted in said housing and being disposed in a first plane, further comprising a surface on said housing disposed in a second plane substantially parallel to and overlying said first plane, said surface having a conductive material disposed thereon substantially coplanar with said second plane and substantially coextensive with said conductive loop on said first plane and electrically isolated from said conductive loop and functioning as a part of said antenna; further wherein said conductive material comprises a label with identifying indicia for said remote control, said surface comprising an exterior surface of said housing whereby the identifying indicia is visible to a user of the remote control.