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System for remotely controlling an electrical switching device

  • US 20050184915A1
  • Filed: 02/25/2005
  • Published: 08/25/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/25/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for remotely controlling an electrical switching device, comprising:

  • a mounting fixture configured to be mounted in a wall and having the electrical switching device supported by the mounting fixture;

    a cover configured to cover at least a portion of the mounting fixture mounted in the wall;

    a shielding plate configured to have high electrical conductivity, the shielding plate being mounted proximate to the mounting fixture between the cover and the electrical switching device; and

    a directional, non-isotropic radio frequency (RF) antenna sized to fit within the cover and configured to transmit RF signals, the RF antenna being located between the shielding plate and the cover at a predetermined distance from the shielding plate, wherein the predetermined distance is selected to increase a capability of the RF antenna to send and receive the RF signals.

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