Abstract: An object identification device includes a visual indicator, an RFID module, and an NFC assembly. The RFID module includes identification data. The RFID module harvests power from an electromagnetic field and may continuously direct that power to the visual indicator upon reception of a command conveyed by the electromagnetic field. The NFC assembly includes data associated with the identification data included in the RFID module. The NFC assembly may transmit the data included therein to a consumer communication device having NFC capabilities.

Abstract: An antenna assembly (AA) for an RFID system comprises a main winding (WM) that extends over a volume (VI). The antenna assembly (AA) further comprises an auxiliary winding (WA), which is concentrated at one side of the volume (VI). The auxiliary winding (WA) is electrically coupled to the main winding (WM) and arranged so that these respective windings produce respective magnetic fields of similar orientation in response to a drive signal. The antenna assembly (AA) can be disposed in a storage space (SP) that is delimited by walls of electrically conductive material, such as, for example, a metal cabinet. The antenna assembly (AA) allows reliable RFID operation within the storage space (SP). The volume (VI) over which the main winding (WM) extends is preferably only 2 to 20% smaller than that of the storage space (SP).