CPC G07F 17/42 (2013.01) [G07F 17/3209 (2013.01); G07F 17/3216 (2013.01)] | 16 Claims |
1. A gaming funds transaction device, comprising:
a first section that includes:
a credit/debit card reader;
a printer component operable to print and eject a gaming ticket; and
a processor operably linked with the credit/debit card reader and the printer component, and operable to exchange messages over a communication link with a validation service;
a keypad section that includes:
a numeric keypad;
operational keys; and
a display;
and
a first rigid connection arm and second rigid connection arm linking the first section and the keypad section, said second rigid connection arm movably connected to said first rigid connection arm at one end and said keypad section at a second end permitting the keypad section to be positionally adjusted;
wherein:
the first rigid connection arm and second rigid connection arm contain an electronic link between the keypad section and the first section; and
the processor is operable to:
receive entries from the keypad section through the electronic link;
transmit instructions to the keypad section through the electronic link that cause the display to show respective responses to the entries;
obtain a validation response from the validation service of a charge request received from the credit/debit card reader to apply as a first cash value to the gaming ticket; and
cause the printer component to print and eject the gaming ticket having a second cash value correlated to the charge request.
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