Sony continues to push the boundaries of gaming technology with two new patents designed to enhance the gaming experience on the PS5. These innovations focus on reducing lag through AI predictions and making gunfights more realistic with a new DualSense controller attachment. Dive in to discover how these advancements could revolutionize your gaming sessions.
Two New Patents For Sony
AI That Predicts Your Movement To Reduce Lag
Sony's latest patents are turning heads in the gaming community, introducing an AI-powered camera system and a gun trigger attachment for the DualSense controller.
The first patent, titled "Timed Input/Action Release," involves a camera that observes the player and their controller. This camera captures footage, which is then processed by an AI, specifically a "machine learning-based model or other system," to predict the player's next button presses. The system also allows players to use "incomplete controller actions," letting the AI fill in the gaps by guessing the player's intentions.
This technology aims to reduce lag in online games by having the AI and computer system anticipate and process inputs ahead of time. Lag has long been a challenge in online gaming, and Sony's approach could significantly enhance the smoothness of gameplay.
A Trigger For The DualSense Controller For Realistic Gunfights
The second patent introduces a trigger attachment for the DualSense controller, designed to elevate the realism of in-game gunfights in FPS titles and action-adventure RPGs. By attaching the trigger to the controller, players can hold the DualSense sideways, using the right arm as a gun stock. The space between the R1 and R2 buttons serves as the gun's sight, and pulling the trigger simulates firing a real firearm. This accessory is also compatible with other devices, such as the PSVR2 headset.
Sony's history of innovation is well-documented, with 78% of its 95,533 patents remaining active. Previous patents have included adaptive difficulty adjustments based on player skill, a DualSense variant that can store and charge earbuds, and a controller that adjusts temperature in real-time based on in-game events. While patents are promising, they don't guarantee that these ideas will become tangible products. Gamers eagerly await to see which of these exciting concepts will come to life.
