Automated appraisal system for cards

Abstract

To automatically identify, assess, and evaluate a trading card to shorten the classification process and compile a database so that cards are precisely assessed or authenticated or the prices of cards are determined based on the conditions thereof in the used-card market. [Solving Means] Card shops 3a to 3c serve as client departments of a trading card assessment system. They identify and assess cards, view card information, and display informative matters from a main office. The card identification process includes reading a card image, converting characteristics into numerical values, inquiring of a data center about the characteristic values, and displaying the inquiry result. The displayed inquiry result includes card information (card name, series name, or the like) and card trading rates (buying price, selling price). The card assessment process includes comparing the identified card image with the scanned image (detecting stains, scratches, or color fade-out).

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