Abstract for group CardCounter We propose to write a playing card recognition system using the camera provided and the DE2 board. The main idea is using camera input and image mapping techniques to detect the number and type of the card. We will achieve that by comparing the input to a set of bitmap templates. We will start with a set of constraints. The camera will be over a perpendicularly aligned surface covered with green felt. The card will be located at a fixed position and aligned. We will also use a specific deck. As the project progresses we will try to remove these constraints and have visual output on the monitor.