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A card reader of the present invention is useful in a dimly lit light condition, such as in a casino. The card reader includes a front member or bezel made of a fluorescent plastic and a UV lamp for irradiating UV light to the front member. When exposed to UV light, the fluorescent plastic absorbs t

A card reader of the present invention is useful in a dimly lit light condition, such as in a casino. The card reader includes a front member or bezel made of a fluorescent plastic and a UV lamp for irradiating UV light to the front member. When exposed to UV light, the fluorescent plastic absorbs the UV light and emits light in the visible spectrum. The light emitted from the front member aids a card user in inserting a card into the slot of the card reader in a dimly lit light condition.

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A card reader of the present invention is useful in a dimly lit light condition, such as in a casino. The card reader includes a front member or bezel made of a fluorescent plastic and a UV lamp for irradiating UV light to the front member. When exposed to UV light, the fluorescent plastic absorbs t

A card reader of the present invention is useful in a dimly lit light condition, such as in a casino. The card reader includes a front member or bezel made of a fluorescent plastic and a UV lamp for irradiating UV light to the front member. When exposed to UV light, the fluorescent plastic absorbs the UV light and emits light in the visible spectrum. The light emitted from the front member aids a card user in inserting a card into the slot of the card reader in a dimly lit light condition. apparatus according to claim 5 wherein the braking mechanism further comprises: a first cam member coupled to the mounting member; a second cam member; wherein the drive coupling mechanism is adapted to selectively couple the second cam member for rotation with the drive member; and wherein at least one of the first cam member and the second cam member causes at least one of the first braking member and the second braking member to apply the braking force to the drive member. 7. The apparatus according to claim 6 wherein the drive coupling mechanism comprises: a rotary member; a coupling member for selectively coupling the rotary member for rotation with the drive member; and wherein the second braking member and the second cam member are coupled to the rotary member. 8. The apparatus according to claim 7 wherein the first cam member includes a first cam surface, wherein the second cam member includes a second cam surface, wherein the first cam surface engages the second cam surface when the first cam member and the second cam member rotate relative to each other for moving the first cam member relative to the second cam member to cause the at least one of the first braking member and the second braking member to apply the braking force to the drive member. 9. The apparatus according to claim 8 wherein the first cam surface and the second cam surface cause the first cam member and the second cam member to move axially relative to each other when the first cam member and the second cam member rotate relative to each other. 10. The apparatus according to claim 9 wherein at least one of the first cam member and the second cam member causes the first braking member and the second braking member to frictionally contact each other when the first cam member and the second cam member rotate relative to each other. 11. The apparatus according to claim 9 wherein the first cam surface and the second cam surface are structured for causing the first cam member and the second cam member to reciprocate relative to each other in the axial direction when the first cam member and the second cam member rotate relative to each other. 12. The apparatus according to claim 11 wherein the first cam surface and the second cam surface are structured for causing the first cam member and the second cam member to reciprocate relative to each other in the axial direction only once for each revolution of the first cam member relative to the second cam member. 13. The apparatus according to claim 9 wherein the first cam member includes a plurality of the first cam surfaces disposed in a circumferential direction, and wherein the second cam member includes a plurality of the second cam surfaces disposed in a circumferential direction. 14. The apparatus according to claim 13 wherein each of the plurality of first cam surfaces includes a first ramp extending in the axial direction toward the second cam member, a transition portion extending from the first ramp in a circumferential direction, and a second ramp extending from the transition portion away from the second cam member, and wherein each of the plurality of second cam surfaces includes a first ramp extending in the axial direction toward the first cam member, a transition portion extending from the first ramp in a circumferential direction, and a second ramp extending from the transition portion away from the first cam member. 15. The apparatus according to claim 14 wherein the plurality of first cam surfaces and the plurality of second cam surfaces are aligned such that, upon rotation of the first cam member and the second cam member relative to each other, the first ramp of each first cam surface engages the first ramp of a corresponding second cam surface, the transition portion of each first cam surface engages the transition portion of a corresponding second cam surface, and the second ramp of each first cam surface engages the second ramp of a corresponding second cam surface in a s equential manner. 16. The apparatus according to claim 9 further comprising a cam spring for biasing the first cam member and the second cam member together. 17. The apparatus according to claim 8 wherein the drive coupling mechanism comprises: a coupling pawl coupled to the rotary member; a pawl biasing member for biasing the pawl toward a coupled position for coupling the rotary member for rotation with the drive member; and a pawl control member for retaining the coupling pawl in a decoupled position. 18. The apparatus according to claim 17 wherein the shift control mechanism is operated by a control cable having an inner wire disposed within an outer casing, and wherein the pawl control member comprises an outer casing coupler for coupling to the outer casing of the control cable. 19. The apparatus according to claim 17 wherein the shift control mechanism is operated by a control cable having an inner wire disposed within an outer casing, wherein the pawl control member comprises a first outer casing coupler for terminating a first portion of the outer casing of the control cable, and wherein the mounting member comprises a second outer casing coupler for terminating a second portion of the outer casing of the control cable. 20. The apparatus according to claim 19 wherein the mounting member slidingly supports the pawl control member for movement between a pawl engaging position, wherein the coupling pawl is held in the decoupled position, and a pawl disengaging position, wherein the coupling pawl is allowed to move toward the coupled position. 21. The apparatus according to claim 20 further comprising a pawl control member biasing member for biasing the pawl control member toward the pawl disengaging position. 22. A control apparatus for controlling a drive member rotatably supported on a bicycle comprising: a mounting member for mounting the apparatus to the bicycle; a rotary member rotatably supported to the mounting member; a first braking member; a first cam member coupled to the mounting member; a second cam member coupled to the rotary member for rotation therewith; wherein at least one of the first cam member and the second cam member moves the first braking member when the first cam member and the second cam member rotate relative to each other; a coupling pawl coupled to the rotary member; a pawl biasing member for biasing the coupling pawl toward a coupled position for coupling the rotary member for rotation with the drive member; and a pawl control member for retaining the coupling pawl in a decoupled position. 23. The apparatus according to claim 22 wherein the pawl control member is adapted to couple to a shift control mechanism so that the coupling pawl is allowed to move toward the coupled position upon actuation of the shift control mechanism. 24. The apparatus according to claim 23 wherein the mounting member slidingly supports the pawl control member for movement between a pawl engaging position, wherein the coupling pawl is held in the decoupled position, and a pawl disengaging position, wherein the coupling pawl is allowed to move toward the coupled position. 25. The apparatus according to claim 24 wherein the shift control mechanism is operated by a control cable having an inner wire disposed within an outer casing, wherein the pawl control member comprises a first outer casing coupler for terminating a first portion of the outer casing of the control cable, and wherein the mounting member comprises a second outer casing coupler for terminating a second portion of the outer casing of the control cable. 26. The apparatus according to claim 25 further comprising a pawl control member biasing member for biasing the pawl control member toward the pawl disengaging position. 27. The apparatus according to claim 26 further comprising a second braking member coupled to the rotary member for rotation therewith, wherein the first braking member is coupled to the mounting member, and wherein at least one of the first cam member and the second cam member cause the first braking member and the second braking member to frictionally contact each other when the first cam member and the second cam member rotate relative to each other. 28. The apparatus according to claim 27 wherein the first cam member includes a first cam surface, wherein the second cam member includes a second cam surface, wherein the first cam surface engages the second cam surface when the first cam member and the second cam member rotate relative to each other for moving the first cam member relative to the second cam member to cause the first braking member and the second braking member to frictionally contact each other. 29. The apparatus according to claim 28 wherein the first cam surface and the second cam surface cause the first cam member and the second cam member to move axially relative to each other when the first cam member and the second cam member rotate relative to each other. 30. The apparatus according to claim 29 wherein the first cam surface and the second cam surface are structured for causing the first cam member and the second cam member to reciprocate relative to each other in the axial direction when the first cam member and the second cam member rotate relative to each other. 31. The apparatus according to claim 30 wherein the first cam surface includes a first ramp extending in the axial direction toward the second cam member, a transition portion extending from the first ramp in a circumferential direction, and a second ramp extending from the transition portion away from the second cam member, and wherein the second cam surface includes a first ramp extending in the axial direction toward the first cam member, a transition portion extending from the first ramp in a circumferential direction, and a second ramp extending from the transition portion away from the first cam member. 32. The apparatus according to claim 31 wherein the first cam surface and the second cam surface are aligned such that, upon rotation of the first cam member and the second cam member relative to each other, the first ramp of the first cam surface engages the first ramp of the second cam surface, the transition portion of the first cam surface engages the transition portion of the second cam surface, and the second ramp of the first cam surface engages the second ramp of the second cam surface in a sequential manner. 33. The apparatus according to claim 32 further comprising: a plurality of the first braking members coupled to the mounting member; and a plurality of the second braking members coupled for rotation with the rotary member. 34. The apparatus according to claim 33 wherein the first cam member includes a plurality of the first cam surfaces disposed in a circumferential direction, and wherein the second cam member includes a plurality of the second cam surfaces disposed in a circumferential direction. 35. The apparatus according to claim 34 further comprising a cam spring for biasing the first cam member and the second cam member together.