Duplex automatic dealing machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a compound automatic dealing machine which comprises a base, a rotary driving mechanism and a distribution unit connected with the base, and the rotary driving mechanism is used for driving the distribution unit to rotate relative to the base; according to the distribution unit, a card outlet is formed in the side wall of a card storage box, the direction of the card outlet intersects with the rotating axis of the card storage box, and at least part of the bottom wall of the card storage box allows light to pass through; the image recognition mechanism is arranged between the card storage box and the base, comprises a camera and is used for acquiring a card surface image in the card storage box; the control mechanism is configured to control a driving angle of the rotary driving mechanism based on the card face image. According to the card distribution method and device, after the image recognition mechanism obtains and recognizes the card face images, the cards are distributed into the multiple card sets according to the preset card types, the rotation driving mechanism drives the card outlet to face the designated direction, the cards are directly distributed to card players, manual transfer is not needed, and it can be guaranteed that the card types of the multiple tables are the same when the multiple tables are matched at the same time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to an electronic product, and more particularly to a duplicate automatic card dealing machine. Background Technology

[0002] In card games and board game competitions, it is often necessary to deal cards according to specified patterns to ensure players receive predetermined cards and maintain fairness. However, current card dealing machines can only deal cards sequentially in a fixed order, which does not meet the needs of card games and competitions. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, this disclosure provides a duplicate automatic card dealing machine.

[0004] According to embodiments of this disclosure, a dual-type automatic card dealing machine is provided, including a base, a rotation drive mechanism, and a dispensing unit connected to the base. The rotation drive mechanism is used to drive the dispensing unit to rotate relative to the base. The dispensing unit includes:

[0005] A card storage box, wherein a card outlet is provided on the side wall of the card storage box, the orientation of the card outlet intersects with the rotation axis of the card storage box, and light passes through at least a portion of the bottom wall of the card storage box;

[0006] An image recognition mechanism is disposed between the card storage box and the base. The image recognition mechanism includes a camera for acquiring images of the cards inside the card storage box.

[0007] A control mechanism is configured to control the drive angle of the rotation drive mechanism based on the card image.

[0008] In some embodiments, the automatic card dealing machine includes a card rubbing mechanism, and the control mechanism is configured to control the card rubbing mechanism to deal cards based at least on the card image acquired by the image recognition mechanism and the angle at which the distribution unit is driven to rotate by the rotation drive mechanism.

[0009] In some embodiments, the automatic card dealing machine further includes a rotation angle measuring mechanism for detecting the angle at which the rotation drive mechanism drives the distributing unit to rotate.

[0010] In some embodiments, an opening is provided at the corner of the bottom wall of the card storage box, and the camera of the image recognition mechanism is opposite to the opening to acquire the card image through the opening.

[0011] In some embodiments, the card dispensing port is located on the side wall of the card storage box, and the opening in the bottom wall of the card storage box is located on the side of the card storage box away from the card dispensing port.

[0012] In some embodiments, the card storage box is configured as a rectangular cube with unequal length and width, and the card outlet is located on the shorter side of the rectangular card storage box.

[0013] In some embodiments, the bottom wall of the card storage box is at least partially configured as a light-transmitting plate, and the camera of the image recognition mechanism is opposite to the light-transmitting plate to acquire the card image through the light-transmitting plate.

[0014] In some embodiments, an illumination component is further included, wherein the illumination component is oriented in the same direction as the camera to improve the image brightness within the camera's field of view.

[0015] In some embodiments, the automatic card dealing machine further includes a communication mechanism, which is communicatively connected to the control mechanism and used to communicate with other terminals.

[0016] In some embodiments, the communication mechanism sends card pattern information to the other terminals to control the other terminals to deal cards according to the sent card pattern information; and / or

[0017] The communication mechanism receives card pattern information from other terminals, and the automatic card dealing machine deals cards according to the received card pattern information.

[0018] In some embodiments, the base is provided with a marking structure that has the same initial orientation as the card-dispensing opening.

[0019] In some embodiments, the automatic card dealing machine includes a screen with at least one virtual button, the at least one virtual button including at least one of a repeat card dealing button, a paging button, and a score confirmation button.

[0020] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure can include the following beneficial effects: After the image recognition mechanism acquires and recognizes the card face through a camera, the control mechanism distributes the cards according to a preset card pattern, thereby distributing the cards into a specific number of card groups, and the combination of each card group is also specific. Thus, even when the arrangement order of the cards in the card storage box is uncertain, a specific card pattern is obtained, allowing players to compete according to the preset card pattern. Furthermore, the double-type automatic card dealing machine of this disclosure has a rotation drive mechanism that can drive the card storage box to directly face the card outlet towards the player in the designated position, directly distributing the cards to the player without manual transfer and distribution of card groups, reducing manual intervention and improving work efficiency. Especially when several tables are playing simultaneously, the double-type card dealing machine of this disclosure can ensure that the card patterns of several tables are the same, thereby improving the fairness of the competition and avoiding the randomness caused by random card groups.

[0021] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this disclosure.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of a duplex automatic card dealing machine according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a duplex automatic card dealing machine according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Exemplary embodiments will now be described in detail, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numerals in different drawings denote the same or similar elements. The embodiments described in the following exemplary embodiments do not represent all embodiments consistent with this disclosure. Rather, they are merely examples of apparatuses and methods consistent with some aspects of this disclosure as detailed in the appended claims.

[0026] This disclosure proposes a dual automatic card dealing machine, which includes a base, a rotary drive mechanism, and a dispensing unit connected to the base. The rotary drive mechanism is used to drive the dispensing unit to rotate relative to the base.

[0027] The distribution unit includes a card storage box, an image recognition mechanism, and a control mechanism. The card storage box has a card dispensing port on its side wall, the port's orientation intersecting the rotation axis of the card storage box. Light can pass through at least partially on the bottom wall of the card storage box. The image recognition mechanism, including a camera, is positioned between the card storage box and the base to acquire images of the cards inside the card storage box. The control mechanism is configured to control the drive angle of the rotation drive mechanism based on the card images.

[0028] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the camera of the image recognition mechanism acquires the image of the card in the card storage box, and analyzes and identifies the current card based on image recognition technology. According to the recognition result, the control mechanism controls the rotation drive mechanism to rotate the card outlet of the card storage box to the corresponding angle, so as to distribute the specified card to the specified player. In this way, the cards can be distributed according to the preset card type, so that the cards obtained by each player are certain. This enables the cards to be dealt according to the preset card type in card games, reducing the randomness and randomness of card games and improving the fairness of card games.

[0029] The automatic card dealing machine is a machine that can partially replace manual card dealing and is often used in card games.

[0030] In card game competitions, several groups of players are assigned to several tables to compete against each other in order to determine the winner.

[0031] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of a duplex automatic card dealing machine according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a duplex automatic card dealing machine according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The difference is: Figure 1 Card 4 is installed in the card storage box 31. For example... Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the automatic card dealer includes a base 1, a rotary drive mechanism 2, and a distribution unit 3 connected to the base 1. The rotary drive mechanism 2 is used to drive the distribution unit 3 to rotate relative to the base 1.

[0032] The distribution unit 3 includes a card storage box 31, an image recognition mechanism, and a control mechanism. The side wall 313 of the card storage box has a card dispensing port 311, which intersects the rotation axis of the card storage box 31. The bottom wall 312 of the card storage box allows light to pass through at least partially. The image recognition mechanism is located between the card storage box 31 and the base 1. The image recognition mechanism includes a camera 32 for acquiring images of the cards inside the card storage box 31. The control mechanism is configured to control the driving angle of the rotation drive mechanism 2 based on the card images.

[0033] In the embodiments of this disclosure, after the image recognition mechanism acquires and recognizes the card face image through the camera 32, the control mechanism distributes the cards 4 according to a preset card pattern, thereby distributing the cards 4 into a specific number of card groups. Each card group also has a specific combination, thus obtaining a specific card pattern even when the arrangement order of the cards 4 in the card storage box 31 is uncertain, allowing players to compete with the preset card pattern. Furthermore, the dual automatic card dealing machine of this disclosure has a rotation drive mechanism 2, which can drive the card storage box 31 to directly face the card outlet 311 towards the player in the designated position, directly distributing the cards 4 to the player without manual transfer and distribution of card groups, reducing human intervention and improving work efficiency. Especially when several tables are competing simultaneously, the dual automatic card dealing machine of this disclosure can ensure that the card patterns of several tables are the same, thereby improving the fairness of the competition and avoiding the randomness caused by random card groups.

[0034] The image recognition mechanism identifies the card 4 by acquiring the card image through the camera 32, which is existing technology. The analysis and recognition process can be completed within the image recognition mechanism or within the control mechanism. Both are existing technologies in this field and will not be elaborated further here.

[0035] In some embodiments, the card storage box 31 may be closed, with an openable and closable lid for taking out and putting in the cards 4. The card storage box 31 may also be open.

[0036] The rotary drive mechanism 2 includes a stepper motor to provide precise rotary drive power so that the card outlet 311 can stop at the correct orientation.

[0037] In some embodiments, a turntable 12 is provided on the top of the base 1 for rotating in conjunction with the dispensing unit 3.

[0038] A card combination refers to a method of dealing cards by dividing a predetermined number of cards into a specific number of card groups, with each group consisting of cards distributed according to a predetermined suit and rank. For example, 108 cards can be divided into 4 groups, with each group containing 27 cards of a specified suit and rank.

[0039] In some card game competitions, participating teams are typically assigned to different tables, with all tables using the same card combinations to improve fairness and prevent randomness from affecting the outcome. In other competitions, to further enhance fairness, teams may swap card combinations across different tables. For example, teams A and B each have four players. Two players from each team are at table one, and two players from each team are at table two. At table one, team A receives combinations A and C, and team B receives combinations B and D. At table two, team A receives the same combination of combinations B and D, and team B receives the same combination of combinations A and C, further improving fairness and minimizing chance. The automatic card dealing machine disclosed herein ensures that tables one and two (and potentially several other tables) are dealt the same card combinations.

[0040] In some embodiments, the automatic card dealing machine includes a card rubbing mechanism 33, and a control mechanism is configured to control the card rubbing mechanism 33 to deal cards based at least on the card image obtained by the image recognition mechanism and the angle of rotation of the distribution unit 3 driven by the rotation drive mechanism 2.

[0041] In the embodiments of this disclosure, after the image recognition mechanism recognizes the card image, it obtains the suit and rank of the card, then determines the angle that the card outlet 311 of the card storage box 31 needs to rotate, and determines whether the card distribution position has been reached based on the rotation angle of the distribution unit 3. This achieves accurate card distribution and can directly distribute the cards 4 to the player without the need for manual card delivery.

[0042] The card-rubbing mechanism 33 includes a card-rubbing roller 331 located at the bottom of the card storage box 31 and the card-dispensing port 311, which dispenses the cards 4 one by one by rotating the card-rubbing roller 331.

[0043] In some embodiments, the card-rubbing mechanism 33 may further include a clamping roller for clamping the card stack, the clamping roller applying pressure to the card stack so that the card-rubbing roller 331 can smoothly rub the cards 4 out.

[0044] In some embodiments, the automatic card dealing machine further includes a rotation angle measuring mechanism for detecting the angle at which the rotation drive mechanism 2 drives the distributing unit 3 to rotate.

[0045] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the rotation angle of the distribution unit 3 is detected by the rotation angle measuring mechanism, which can effectively detect the rotation angle of the distribution unit 3 in real time. On the one hand, the cards 4 can be accurately distributed to the players, and on the other hand, the cards 4 of different groups can be avoided due to inaccurate rotation angle during distribution, thereby improving the stability of distribution.

[0046] In some embodiments, an opening 314 is provided at the corner of the bottom wall 312 of the card storage box, and the camera 32 of the image recognition mechanism is opposite to the opening 314 to acquire the card image through the opening 314.

[0047] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the opening 314 is located at the corner of the bottom wall 312 of the card storage box, and the opening 314 faces the part that displays the suit and number information of the cards. Only a small change needs to be made to the bottom wall 312 of the card storage box to meet the needs of the camera 32 to acquire the card image.

[0048] The cards 4 stored in the card storage box 31 are generally placed face down towards the bottom wall 312 of the card storage box. The markings on the cards indicating their suit and rank are typically located in the corners of the cards. When the cards 4 are placed in the card storage box 31, the markings indicating their suit and rank are directly opposite the camera 32 and appear in the camera's field of view. For example, in this disclosure, "card 4" refers to a playing card 4, whose markings indicating their suit and rank are at least located in the upper left and lower right corners. Of course, "card 4" in this disclosure can also refer to any other card 4 besides a playing card 4; this disclosure does not limit this.

[0049] In some embodiments, the card dispensing port 311 is provided on the side wall 313 of the card storage box, and the opening 314 of the bottom wall 312 of the card storage box is provided on the side of the card storage box 31 away from the card dispensing port 311.

[0050] In the embodiments of this disclosure, stray light may enter through the card dispensing opening 311, affecting the stability of the card image acquired by the camera 32. This is especially true at the moment a card 4 is dispensed, which may cause significant changes in brightness, affecting the quality of the card image acquired by the camera 32 and consequently impacting recognition accuracy. Placing the opening 314 on the side of the card storage box 31 away from the card dispensing opening 311 avoids the influence of stray light entering through it. It also prevents interference from foreign objects that may enter through the card dispensing opening 311, improving the stability of the image recognition mechanism in recognizing the card image.

[0051] In some embodiments, the card storage box 31 is configured as a rectangular cube with unequal length and width, and the card outlet 311 is opened on one of the shorter sides of the rectangular card storage box 31.

[0052] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the card dispensing port 311 is located on one of the short sides of the card storage box 31. The opening 314 of the bottom wall 312 of the card storage box is located on the other short side of the card storage box 31 opposite to the card dispensing port 311. Compared to placing the card dispensing port 311 on the long side of the card storage box 31, the opening 314 of the bottom wall 312 is farther from the card dispensing port 311, which can minimize the negative impact of light at the card dispensing port 311 on the image recognition mechanism's recognition of the card image. Simultaneously, with the card dispensing port 311 located on the short side of the card storage box 31, the dispensing card 4 is emitted along the long side, and its post-dispensing posture is more in line with the player's card-holding habits.

[0053] In some embodiments, the bottom wall 312 of the card storage box is at least partially configured as a light-transmitting plate, and the camera 32 of the image recognition mechanism is opposite to the light-transmitting plate to acquire the card image through the light-transmitting plate.

[0054] In the embodiments disclosed herein, the bottom wall 312 of the card storage box is at least partially configured as a light-transmitting plate, which allows the camera 32 to acquire images of the cards inside the card storage box 31 while maintaining the structural integrity of the bottom wall 312 of the card storage box.

[0055] In some embodiments, the bottom wall 312 of the card storage box can be entirely made of a light-transmitting panel. This avoids the need to use multiple types of materials to make the bottom wall 312 of the card storage box, simplifying the process.

[0056] In some embodiments, the light-transmitting plate may be a plastic plate, a glass plate, or other light-transmitting plate.

[0057] In some embodiments, the automatic card dealer also includes a lighting component, the lighting component being directed in the same direction as the camera 32, for improving the image brightness within the field of view of the camera 32.

[0058] In embodiments of this disclosure, a lighting component is provided for the camera 32 to improve the brightness of the image within its field of view, which can prevent the camera 32 from failing to accurately acquire the card image when there is insufficient light.

[0059] Lighting components may include LED lights or other light sources.

[0060] In some embodiments, the automatic card dealer also includes a communication mechanism, which is communicatively connected to the control mechanism and used to communicate with other terminals.

[0061] In the embodiments of this disclosure, a communication mechanism is provided in the automatic card dealing machine, which can establish a connection between the automatic card dealing machine and other terminals, thereby controlling the automatic card dealing machine through other terminals, or controlling other terminals through the automatic card dealing machine, making the control of the automatic card dealing machine more automated and convenient.

[0062] In some embodiments, the communication agency sends card pattern information to other terminals to control the other terminals to deal cards according to the sent card pattern information.

[0063] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the communication terminal of the automatic card dealing machine sends card type information to other terminals, which can synchronize the card type information to other terminals, so that other terminals deal cards according to the same card type, and ultimately make several card tables deal the same card type, thus obtaining a card game competition with a higher degree of fairness.

[0064] In some embodiments, the communication mechanism receives card pattern information from other terminals, and the automatic card dealer deals cards according to the received card pattern information.

[0065] In the embodiments of this disclosure, the communication mechanism of the automatic card dealing machine receives card pattern information from other terminals and deals cards accordingly. This enables multiple automatic card dealing machines to deal the same card pattern, eliminating the need for manual input of card pattern information for each machine, making it more convenient.

[0066] In some embodiments, other terminals may refer to another or more automatic card dealing machines, or to the back-end control unit (the back-end control unit may be a computer).

[0067] In some embodiments, several duplicate automatic card dealing machines work together to complete the card dealing task for several tables. One duplicate automatic card dealing machine distributes card type information to other duplicate automatic card dealing machines, and several duplicate automatic card dealing machines deal the same card type at several tables, completing a card competition or card game with several tables.

[0068] In some embodiments, several automatic card dealing machines are connected to a central control unit. The central control unit distributes the same card type information to the several automatic card dealing machines, so that the machines deal cards according to the same card type, thus completing a card game or competition with several tables.

[0069] In some embodiments, the card type information can be pre-stored in the automatic card dealing machine or in the central control system. One card type or several card types can be pre-stored simultaneously.

[0070] In some embodiments, the card type information may be pre-stored, temporarily randomly generated, or formed by recording the order of dealing cards in one or more instances.

[0071] In some embodiments, the base 1 is provided with a marking structure (not shown in the figure), the marking structure having the same initial orientation as the card outlet 311.

[0072] In the embodiments of this disclosure, a marking structure is provided on the base 1 to facilitate checking whether the distribution unit 3 has been reset, so as to avoid deviation in the direction of card dealing due to the failure of the distribution unit 3 to be reset, which would affect the execution of the competition mechanism.

[0073] In some embodiments, the marking structure can be set separately or can utilize other components as the marking structure, such as buttons, trademarks, etc.

[0074] In some embodiments, the automatic card dealer includes a screen with at least one virtual button, the at least one of a repeat card dealer button, a paging button, and a score confirmation button.

[0075] In the embodiments of this disclosure, by setting a repeat card dealing key, the problem of the game being unable to continue due to accidental card dealing errors can be avoided; the paging key can be used to exchange referees or managers in a timely manner to solve problems during the game or competition; and the score confirmation key is used for players to confirm their scores.

[0076] The repeat deal button, call button, and score confirmation button can be set simultaneously, or only one or any two of them can be set.

[0077] In some embodiments, the repeat deal button, the call button, and the score confirmation button can also be configured as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 The physical button 11 shown.

[0078] The screen or physical button 11 can be located on the base 1 or on the distribution unit 3, and this disclosure does not limit it in this way.

[0079] In some embodiments, the screen or physical buttons 11 can be provided in each of the four directions of the base 1, so that players in the four directions can operate them respectively.

[0080] In some embodiments, the screen is also used to display information such as scores. The screen is positioned in the initial direction of the card-dispensing port 311.

[0081] In some embodiments, a scoring button is also provided on one side of the screen for inputting or increasing / decreasing scores.

[0082] In some embodiments, the scoring buttons are set as virtual buttons and integrated into the screen.

[0083] In some embodiments, the scoring button is a physical button located on one side of the screen.

[0084] In some embodiments, a screen is provided in each of the four directions of the base 1, allowing players in the four directions to operate it respectively.

[0085] In some embodiments, the automatic card dealer may further include a photoelectric counter, which records whether the number of cards dealt to each hand by the automatic card dealer matches a preset value. If they do not match, an alarm is issued to indicate a card dealing error, and the player can re-deal the cards according to the current hand type by pressing the repeat card dealing button. The photoelectric counter can be set in various locations, such as the card dispensing port 311.

[0086] It is understood that the automatic card dealing machine provided in this disclosure includes hardware structures and / or software modules corresponding to each function in order to achieve the above-mentioned functions. In conjunction with the units and algorithm steps of the various examples disclosed in this disclosure, this disclosure can be implemented in hardware or a combination of hardware and computer software. Whether a function is executed by hardware or by computer software driving hardware depends on the specific application and design constraints of the technical solution. Those skilled in the art can use different methods to implement the described functions for each specific application, but such implementation should not be considered beyond the scope of the technical solutions of this disclosure.

[0087] It is understood that in this disclosure, "multiple" refers to two or more, and other quantifiers are similar. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, and B alone. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship. The singular forms "a," "the," and "the" are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0088] It is further understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used to describe various types of information, but this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from one another, and do not indicate a specific order or degree of importance. In fact, the expressions "first," "second," etc., are completely interchangeable. For example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, first information can also be referred to as second information, and similarly, second information can also be referred to as first information.

[0089] It is further understood that the terms “center,” “longitudinal,” “lateral,” “front,” “rear,” “up,” “down,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” and “outer,” etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this embodiment and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0090] It can be further understood that, unless otherwise specified, "connection" includes both direct connections where no other components exist between the two parties and indirect connections where other components exist between them.

[0091] It is further understood that although operations are described in a specific order in the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this disclosure, this should not be construed as requiring these operations to be performed in the specific order or serial order shown, or requiring all of the shown operations to be performed to obtain the desired result. In certain environments, multitasking and parallel processing may be advantageous.

[0092] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the utility models disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0093] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A double-type automatic card dealing machine, characterized in that, The system includes a base, a rotation drive mechanism, and a dispensing unit connected to the base. The rotation drive mechanism drives the dispensing unit to rotate relative to the base. The dispensing unit includes: A card storage box, wherein a card outlet is provided on the side wall of the card storage box, the orientation of the card outlet intersects with the rotation axis of the card storage box, and light passes through at least a portion of the bottom wall of the card storage box; An image recognition mechanism is disposed between the card storage box and the base. The image recognition mechanism includes a camera for acquiring images of the cards inside the card storage box. A control mechanism is configured to control the drive angle of the rotation drive mechanism based on the card image.

2. The automatic card dealing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic card dealing machine includes a card rubbing mechanism, and the control mechanism is configured to control the card rubbing mechanism to deal cards based at least on the card image obtained by the image recognition mechanism and the angle at which the distribution unit is driven to rotate by the rotation drive mechanism.

3. The automatic card dealing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The automatic card dealing machine also includes a rotation angle measuring mechanism for detecting the angle at which the rotation drive mechanism drives the distributing unit to rotate.

4. The automatic card dealing machine according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, An opening is provided at the corner of the bottom wall of the card storage box, and the camera of the image recognition mechanism is opposite to the opening to acquire the card image through the opening.

5. The automatic card dealing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The card dispensing port is located on the side wall of the card storage box, and the opening on the bottom wall of the card storage box is located on the side of the card storage box away from the card dispensing port.

6. The automatic card dealing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The card storage box is configured as a rectangular cube with unequal length and width, and the card outlet is located on the shorter side of the rectangular card storage box.

7. The automatic card dealing machine according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The bottom wall of the card storage box is at least partially set as a light-transmitting plate, and the camera of the image recognition mechanism is opposite to the light-transmitting plate to acquire the card image through the light-transmitting plate.

8. The automatic card dealing machine according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, It also includes an illumination component, the illumination component being directed in the same direction as the camera, for improving the image brightness within the camera's field of view.

9. The automatic card dealing machine according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The automatic card dealing machine also includes a communication mechanism, which is communicatively connected to the control mechanism and used to communicate with other terminals.

10. The automatic card dealing machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The communication mechanism sends card pattern information to the other terminals to control the other terminals to deal cards according to the sent card pattern information; and / or The communication mechanism receives card pattern information from other terminals, and the automatic card dealing machine deals cards according to the received card pattern information.

11. The automatic card dealing machine according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The base is provided with a marking structure, which has the same initial orientation as the card-dispensing opening.

12. The automatic card dealing machine according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The automatic card dealing machine includes a screen, which is equipped with at least one virtual button. The at least one virtual button includes at least one of a repeat card dealing button, a paging button, and a score confirmation button.

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