PatroArcade: arquitetura de software conectada e inovação em modelos de negócio para a revitalização de fliperamas via Web Services e IoT

Abstract

This work presents PatroArcade, an entertainment ecosystem aimed at mitigating technological obsolescence and high hardware costs in traditional arcades. The project proposes an infrastructure based on Web Services and the Internet of Things (IoT) to transform physical environments into connected social hubs. The technical solution is rooted in a microservices architecture using Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL, integrated with a modular extension for the Godot Engine. From the technological innovation perspective, the system implements a real-time communication protocol via WebSockets to validate the physical presence of the machine, ensuring the integrity of the 'handshake' between the hardware and the player's profile. From an entrepreneurial standpoint, the research explores the reduction of entry barriers (CAPEX) for establishments through the use of low-cost hardware (Android TV Boxes) and the implementation of a hybrid business model: SaaS B2B for management and loyalty, and B2C Microtransactions for experience personalization. The project culminates in the development of a resilient API with strict validation via Zod, ensuring a temporal Anti-Cheat mechanism that protects the ecosystem's economy. The results demonstrate that the convergence of robust software development and a scalability-oriented value proposition allows not only for cloud data persistence but also the creation of a financially sustainable model for independent developers and commercial establishment owners.