reader(A device that reads RFID tags and passes tag information in a digital form to a computer system); scanner(An optical input device that uses light-sensing equipment to capture an image on paper or some other object. Captured image data is converted into binary files that can be stored and manipulated by computer programs)
NFC reader(An external device that interacts with an NFC-enabled phone. These devices exchange data, such as contact details or secure payment information, with NFC-enabled phones through contactless communication)