Between Nintendo's efforts, Microsoft's Project Natal and Sony's recent (and without a name as of yet) motion controller efforts, it seems that a lot of work has been done in replacing the standard game controller. However, according to a recent patent filed by Sony, the average game controller have one more thing to fear; everyday objects.
The patent shows off a Playstation Eye-based system that can recognize 3D objects and use them in-game based on various actions taken by the player, something Microsoft claims its Natal is also capable of doing. Various household items will be affected in different ways, the example given being a U-shaped object that, when turned upwards, becomes a sword, versus a U-shaped block when facing downwards (think Covenant Energy Sword from Halo). Apparently the system is able to scan a whole range of objects and store them in a database for future use.
More news on this when Sony makes a formal announcement, it does look very interesting however (if and when it comes to fruition).
The patent shows off a Playstation Eye-based system that can recognize 3D objects and use them in-game based on various actions taken by the player, something Microsoft claims its Natal is also capable of doing. Various household items will be affected in different ways, the example given being a U-shaped object that, when turned upwards, becomes a sword, versus a U-shaped block when facing downwards (think Covenant Energy Sword from Halo). Apparently the system is able to scan a whole range of objects and store them in a database for future use.More news on this when Sony makes a formal announcement, it does look very interesting however (if and when it comes to fruition).
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