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Chapter 1: Description Bridgemate II scoring system 9

Chapter 1: Description Bridgemate II scoring system

This chapter describes the components of the Bridgemate II scoring system and how they relate to
each other. It also explains how to use the Bridgemate II: from creating a session in your scoring
program to registering the scores in the scoring program.

Please read this chapter carefully. Once you understand the function of the individual components and
how they relate to each other, you will quickly get to grips with the Bridgemate II scoring system.

Description of components

The Bridgemate II scoring system consists of the following hardware and software:

• Bridgemate II scoring devices
• Bridgemate II USB server + USB cable
• Data cable for connection between Bridgemate and server
• Bridgemate Control Software

Bridgemate II USB server + USB cable Data cable

Bridgemate II
scoring device

Bridgemate II scoring devices

The Bridgemate II scoring devices are placed on the bridge table and are used to enter the scores.
For the purpose of simplicity, we shall refer to these input devices as ”Bridgemates”. Wireless
communication between the Bridgemates and the server is established and maintained using radio
frequency waves. Only one Bridgemate is required per table. The use of the Bridgemates is explained
in more detail in Chapter 5.

Bridgemate II server

The Bridgemate II server, “server” for short, is a small device connected to the PC. It acts as a bridge
between the PC and the Bridgemates. As the PC cannot communicate directly with the Bridgemates,
the server is a vital component. The server is equipped with a transmitter and a receiver, establishing
and maintaining wireless data communication with the Bridgemates. The server sends all movement
data to the Bridgemates, including board numbers and pair numbers, and receives the board results in
return. The server can control up to 256 Bridgemates simultaneously. The server connects to the
computer using the USB cable.

Data cable

Both server and Bridgemate are equipped with a small round connection socket. The devices can be
connected to each other by using the small data cable which is supplied with the USB server. This