Patent ID: 6543684
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: G06F,G07F

Abstract:
A transaction terminal comprising:a processing unit; a display in electronic communication with said processing unit and having a display area, said display area including a plurality of information display sections; a touch-screen overlaying at least part of said display area and in electronic communication with said processing unit; memory in electronic communication with said processing unit and containing a plurality of instructions, which, when executed by said processing unit causes said display to depict a PIN entry area within one of said plurality of information display sections, and allows entry of a PIN via said PIN entry area in conjunction with said touch-screen; a privacy shield configured to inhibit viewing of said one of said plurality of information display sections; and a legend situated on said display adjacent said one of said plurality of information display sections, said legend providing an indication of the only authentic place to enter a PIN.