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US 2008/0076568 A1Published application
Input arrangement for video game terminal
AssigneeJVL Corporation
InventorsGenadi Peari, Boris Itskov, Roman Brik
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Abstract
A durable input arrangement for a video game terminal uses a joystick controller protected by a player actuating a control assembly. This assembly protects the joystick controller from abusive forces that would otherwise render the controller inoperative.
Claims7
In a video game terminal a control actuating arrangement comprising
- a miniature joystick controller mounted on a support member;
- a support collar mounted on said support member with a shaft actuator of said joystick controller exposed within said collar;
- a player actuator control member supported by said collar above said joystick controller and engaging an end of a control shaft of said joystick controller and causing pivoting movement of said control shaft in response to lateral movement of said player actuator control assembly;
- and wherein
- said player actuator control assembly is movable laterally through 360 degrees to enter player commands to said joy stick controller.
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