Sony's New Patents Predicts Your Moves and Turns the PS5 Controller Into a Gun

Sony's Latest Patents: AI-Powered Prediction and a DualSense Gun Attachment

Sony has filed two intriguing patents aimed at enhancing the gaming experience. These innovations include an AI-powered camera to predict player actions and a gun-style trigger attachment for the DualSense controller.

AI-Driven Lag Reduction

A patent titled "Timed Input/Action Release" details a system using a camera to observe the player and controller. This camera feed is analyzed by an AI – a "machine learning-based model" – to anticipate the player's next input. Alternatively, the system could interpret "incomplete controller actions" to infer player intent. The goal is to proactively process inputs, minimizing lag in online games.

Sony's New Patents Predicts Your Moves and Turns the PS5 Controller Into a Gun

This technology directly addresses the persistent challenge of latency in online gaming, potentially revolutionizing the responsiveness of online gameplay.

Enhanced Gunplay with a DualSense Attachment

Another notable patent describes a trigger attachment designed to make in-game gunfights feel more realistic. This accessory attaches to the DualSense controller, allowing players to hold it sideways like a pistol grip, using the space between the R1 and R2 buttons as the sight. Pulling the trigger simulates firing a weapon. The patent suggests compatibility with other devices, including the PSVR2 headset.

Sony's New Patents Predicts Your Moves and Turns the PS5 Controller Into a Gun

While Sony holds a vast patent portfolio (78% of its 95,533 patents are active), it's crucial to remember that a patent doesn't guarantee product release. Only time will determine whether these innovative concepts will become commercially available gaming peripherals.