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METHOD OF UTILIZING STANDARDIZED PUNCH CARDS AS PUNCH CODED AND VISUALLY MARKED PLAYING CARDS

  • US 3,751,041 A
  • Filed: 03/05/1971
  • Issued: 08/07/1973
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/05/1971
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of utilizing standardized data processing punch cards of predetermined size and shape as playing cards so that the cards are susceptible of both automated processing and manual play, the method comprising:

  • selecting a plurality of standardized system/3 data processing cards equal to a complete deck of playing cards;

    designating and punching each of a plurality of said data processing punch cards to indicate a predetermined card value and card suit;

    marking permanently visually on one side of each of said data processing punch cards the predetermined different card value and card suit; and

    providing further code indicia by punching each card in a predetermined manner thereby to identify for each card that north, east, south or west hand position which receives the card for a predetermined card game.

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