Abstract: Described are methods and systems for accessing shared communal objects. A physical object container holds and protects the objects, keeping them secure and protected for future use. The object container senses the state and status of the objects contained within it. The object container is only openable by authorized users. An information infrastructure backend coordinates the scheduling and usage of objects stored within the object container.

Abstract: Described are methods and systems for accessing shared communal objects. A physical object container holds and protects the objects, keeping them secure and protected for future use. The object container senses the state and status of the objects contained within it. The object container is only openable by authorized users. An information infrastructure backend coordinates the scheduling and usage of objects stored within the object container.

Abstract: A playing card provided with identification code which is arranged along opposed long sides of the card and mutually symmetrically. Each code comprises at least six code fields of essentially equal size that occupy a significant area of the rim area of the respective edges of the card. According to a preferred embodiment, the codes are provided in that the surface of the entire playing card is reflective of ultraviolet light, where the surface has been de-masked to define the code fields.

Abstract: A modular system for handing out playing cards, including at least one card-handing module and a frame module. Additionally, the system preferably also includes a power supply module and a score module. The card-handing module is particularly suitable for partaking as a replaceable component in connection with the other modules, and includes an essentially closed housing which substantially encloses a rotating spinner core. The card-handing module is configured for being able to receive a deck of playing cards and ejects the playing cards individually and in a specific direction that is determined by a step motor. The spinner core is suspended in the housing by two opposed bearings, where the motor constitutes the one bearing, while an opposed bearing is provided. Thereby a very compact unit is provided which is so noiseless that it can sit on a bridge game table and function without being a nuisance to the players.

Abstract: A modular system for handing out playing cards, including at least one card-handing module and a frame module. Additionally, the system preferably also includes a power supply module and a score module. The card-handing module is particularly suitable for partaking as a replaceable component in connection with the other modules, and includes an essentially closed housing which substantially encloses a rotating spinner core. The card-handing module is configured for being able to receive a deck of playing cards and ejects the playing cards individually and in a specific direction that is determined by a step motor. The spinner core is suspended in the housing by two opposed bearings, where the motor constitutes the one bearing, while an opposed bearing is provided. Thereby a very compact unit is provided which is so noiseless that it can sit on a bridge game table and function without being a nuisance to the players.

Abstract: A playing card provided with identification code which is arranged along opposed long sides of the card and mutually symmetrically. Each code comprises at least six code fields of essentially equal size that occupy a significant area of the rim area of the respective edges of the card. According to a preferred embodiment, the codes are provided in that the surface of the entire playing card is reflective of ultraviolet light, where the surface has been de-masked to define the code fields.

Abstract: A modular system for handing out playing cards and including at least one card-handing module and a frame module. Additionally, the system preferably also includes a power supply module and a score module. The card-handing module is particularly suitable for partaking as a replaceable component in connection with the other modules, and includes an essentially closed housing which substantially encloses a rotating spinner core. The card-handing module is configured for being able to receive a deck of playing cards and ejects the playing cards individually and in a specific direction that is determined by a step motor. The spinner core is suspended in the housing by two opposed bearings, where the motor constitutes the one bearing, while an opposed bearing is provided. Thereby a very compact unit is provided which is so noiseless that it can sit on a bridge game table and function without being a nuisance to the players.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of dealing out at least one hand of cards. Further, the invention relates to a corresponding system. The method of dealing out at least one hand of cards comprises generating electronic game data comprising at least one hand in means for generating game data; transmitting said electronic game data from said means for generating game data to at least one card dealing module comprising a memory via a first physical and/or wireless communication link; storing said electronic game data in the memory of said at least one card dealing module; dealing said at least one hand of cards via said at least one card dealing module, said at least one hand being dealt in accordance with said electronic game data. In this way, the electronic data generation may be postponed until the moment before a start of a tournament e.g. a bridge tournament. Thereby, the hands to be played in e.g.