Helix Leisure Pte filed 1 patent this quarter in Hardware.
The filing covers a multi-mode turret controller that can switch between turret and steering wheel configurations within a single arcade cabinet. This Hardware approach allows the unified input device to support multiple game genres while maintaining VR compatibility.
The Hardware patent addresses the challenge of supporting multiple arcade game types without requiring separate dedicated cabinets for each genre. Helix Leisure's controller reconfigures its physical movement capabilities through software-controlled restrictions on which axes can move, transforming from a gun turret into a steering wheel setup as needed. The system incorporates both haptic feedback and physical actuation across these different operational modes, creating appropriate resistance and response whether players are controlling vehicle steering or aiming weapons. By consolidating what would traditionally require distinct input Hardware into a single Platforms that adapts its mechanical behavior, the design enables arcade operators to offer varied gaming experiences from one VR-ready station.
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