Sony's Latest Patents: AI-Powered Gameplay and a Realistic DualSense Gun Attachment
Sony has filed two intriguing patents, focusing on enhancing the gaming experience. These innovations involve an AI-powered camera to predict player actions and a gun-style attachment for the DualSense controller.
AI-Driven Lag Reduction:
A key patent, "Timed Input/Action Release," details a camera system that monitors the player and controller. AI, specifically a machine learning model, analyzes this footage to anticipate the player's next inputs. This predictive capability aims to mitigate online lag by preemptively processing actions. The system could also interpret partial controller inputs, inferring the player's intent.
Enhanced Realism with a DualSense Gun Attachment:
Another notable patent describes a trigger attachment for the DualSense controller, designed to improve the realism of in-game gunplay. Players would hold the controller sideways, mimicking a firearm grip, using the space between the R1 and R2 buttons as the sight. The patent suggests compatibility with other devices, such as the PSVR2 headset.
Sony's extensive patent portfolio reflects its commitment to innovation. While patent filings don't guarantee product release, these concepts – alongside previous ideas like skill-adaptive difficulty and temperature-sensitive controllers – showcase Sony's ongoing pursuit of immersive gaming experiences. Only time will reveal which of these innovative concepts will become reality.