Patent ID: 6409595
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: G07C,G07F

Abstract:
A keypad assembly for use with a card reader configured to read a player identification card therein, said keypad assembly comprising:a keypad mechanism having a plurality of keys to input data, said keys being translucent for back lighting thereof; a card reader feedback mechanism coupled to the keypad mechanism, said feedback mechanism including a plurality of illumination devices for selective illumination a respective key thereof; and a validation device coupled to the feedback mechanism, and adapted to determine the validation of information relating to the identification card upon cooperation thereof with the card reader, said validation device further being operably, coupled to the illumination devices for collective illumination of the keys in a first lighting mode to visually inform the Player that the information relating to the identification card has been validated, and a second lighting mode to visually inform the Player that the information relating to the identification card has not been validated.