Sony, a major player in the video game industry with its PlayStation brand, loves to explore new innovative technologies, as evidenced by the numerous patents filed by the company throughout its history. Recently, while the PS5 Pro prides itself on being one of the most powerful consoles on the market, the company reaffirmed that it has a few cards up its sleeve.
New patents have been intercepted and they show us systems that promise to revolutionize the player experience thanks to the integration of artificial intelligence. But that's not all since we can also see advances in game controllers, notably the DualSense of the PS5.
Movement prediction using AI
This isn't the first time the terms “AI” and “controller” have been associated with PlayStation. But until now, the two had not been merged. One of the most impressive technologies in the patent is the use of this famous AI to predict player behaviors and reduce in-game latency. Concretely, a system based on a camera could observe the actions of players, analyze them and anticipate their movements.
This would improve the responsiveness of online games, where every millisecond counts, especially in competitive games like FPS or sports games. With this upgrade, your character should react almost instantly. This type of technology could also make games more fluid and accessible, even for those with an average internet connection.
The use of AI does not stop there. Sony also plans to use it in other practical cases. For example, she could imonitor player behavior to identify cheaters in online games, a recurring problem in certain ecosystems such as Fortnite, Call of Duty or even Valuing. Furthermore, AI could detect player frustration via signals such as button presses or voice commands. In response, it could offer contextual in-game help, such as tips or difficulty adjustments.
-Increased immersion with DualSense
Another patent focuses on the realism of controllers. Sony offers an accessory for the DualSense, transforming classic triggers into realistic elements for shooting games. Players could have a more immersive experience by believably simulating firearms.
If these innovations seem ambitious, they could be implemented quickly in certain cases, notably the prediction of movements and the fight against cheating, priority areas for the industry. If we mention the DualSense, the current generation controller, these improvements could arrive on the next one, or even never.
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