Tag reader with conformal antenna stand

A wireless mobile device comprising:

• a housing including at least one of a transmitter and a receiver configured to transmit or receive a signal;
• and
• a stand attachable to the housing and having a profile that increases stability of the housing in a resting position;
• the stand including a first portion connectable to the wireless mobile device, a second portion, and an antenna having holes and being sandwiched between the first portion and the second portion, wherein the antenna is operationally coupled to the at least one of transmitter and receiver.

A method of forming an antenna stand comprising the acts of:

• forming a first portion;
• attaching an antenna having holes to the first portion to form an attached portion;
• placing the attached portion in a mold;
• and
• injecting a heated liquid into the mold for passage through the holes and formation of a second portion, the second portion being substantially rigid at room temperature;
• wherein the second portion covers at least one of the antenna and the attached portion.