Abstract: A hand held remote control device having enhanced range capability includes a radio transmitter for transmitting encoded signals at a frequency between 1 MHz to 1 GHz, a battery and switch for energizing the transmitter, means for encoding and transmitting signals, and a housing, the improvement wherein said transmitter includes an open loop antenna connected to a conductive object that is exposed to the operator's touch on the outside of the housing.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 23, 1986
Date of Patent:
February 16, 1988
Assignee:
Pulsar Manufacturing, Inc.
Inventors:
David M. Gallegos, Jr., Paul F. Wilkinson