Patent ID: 8754816

Claim:
An electrical device, comprising: a first electrical module, the first electrical module comprising: an external antenna, the external antenna comprising: a bezel frame configured to fit within a faceplate; and a conductive element located a distance forward of a plane that contains a front surface of the faceplate; and a radio frequency (RF) circuitry component in electrical communication with the conductive element and configured to receive a control signal from the conductive element; a second electrical module configured to fit within an electrical wallbox, the second electrical module comprising a control circuitry component configured to control a load in response to the control signal; and a connector for coupling the first electrical module to the second electrical module; wherein the connector is in electrical communication with the RF circuitry component and configured to receive the control signal from the RF circuitry component; wherein the control circuitry component is in electrical communication with the connector and configured to receive the control signal from the connector; and wherein the bezel frame protrudes through the faceplate.