Wireless scoring
How does it work : General overview

• Bridgemate scoring devices. One is needed for every table in play.
• One central server that communicates with the Bridgemates. Up to 128 Bridgemates can be operated on one server. More servers can be added through a network of computers.
• PC with Windows95 or higher, see system requirements.
• Bridgemate Pro Control software. Software that comes together with the Bridgemate scoring system and is used to communicate between computer and server. Latest versions are available for download .
• A third-party Bridgemate enabled scoring program. See our listing of scoring programs.

Procedure at a glance

1. The session is first created in the scoring program. You set the number of sections, tables, pairs, any missing pair, number of boards etc.
2. Once the session has been created, you launch the Bridgemate system from within the scoring program. Most scoring programs will support the automatic Bridgemate server launch, upon which the Bridgemate Pro Control program will be activated, all tables are added to the server and real-time data retrieval is started.
3. Bridgemate terminals are distributed to the correct tables. Each Bridgemate is configured a section and table number, thus enabling the system to identify a specific table. Bridgemates can be configured and allocated during preparation of the session.
4. The Bridgemates are activated and players start entering their member numbers (optional) and enter the board results during the session. Results are sent to the server directly.
5. The server stores the member numbers and results in its memory. Bridgemate Pro Control reads out the results every second.
6. Scoring program retrieves periodically the results and member numbers from Bridgemate Pro Control and stores them in the session file for further calculation, displaying results etc.