Sony's New PS5 Controller Patent Predicts Moves, Transforms Into Gun

Sony continues to innovate, enhancing the gaming experience with two new patents that promise to revolutionize how players interact with their games. Dive in to discover how an AI-powered camera and a unique DualSense trigger attachment could transform your gameplay.

Two New Patents For Sony

AI That Predicts Your Movement To Reduce Lag

Sony's latest patents are turning heads in the gaming world, featuring an AI-driven camera designed to anticipate a player's next move and a gun trigger accessory for the DualSense controller.

The first patent, dubbed Timed Input/Action Release, introduces a camera that monitors the player and their controller. This camera captures footage, which is then analyzed by an AI system—specifically, a "machine learning-based model or other system"—to predict forthcoming button presses. The system also allows for "incomplete controller actions," where the AI can infer the player’s intended actions.

This technology aims to mitigate lag in online games by enabling the AI and the computer system to stay one step ahead, processing inputs before they are fully executed. Lag has long been a persistent challenge in online gaming, and this could be a game-changer.

A Trigger For The DualSense Controller For Realistic Gunfights

The second patent focuses on a trigger attachment for the DualSense controller, designed to enhance the realism of gunfights in FPS games and action-adventure RPGs.

By attaching this accessory, players can hold the controller sideways, using the right arm as a gun stock, as depicted in the diagram. The space between the R1 and R2 buttons acts as the gun's sight, allowing players to aim and fire by pressing the trigger, simulating the action of a real firearm. The patent also suggests compatibility with other devices, such as the PSVR2 headset.

Sony's history of innovation is evident in its extensive patent portfolio, with 78% of its 95,533 patents remaining active. Past ideas include adaptive difficulty adjustments based on player skill, a DualSense variant for charging earbuds, and controllers that change temperature in response to in-game events. While these patents showcase Sony's forward-thinking approach, it's important to note that not all patented ideas become tangible products. We'll have to wait and see which of these exciting concepts Sony brings to life.