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Sony’s 2021 “Inventory Coach” Patent
Sifting through inventory in your favorite RPG can be boring. In 2021, Sony attempted to streamline this process by patenting an AI model to help coach you through what to throw out…
Infernal Technology and Terminal Reality Sue Ubisoft, Epic Games, Take-Two, Sony, Crytek, Activision Blizzard, Microsoft, and Electronic Arts for Patent Infringement
Infernal Technology and Terminal Reality Sue Ubisoft, Epic Games, Take-Two, Sony, Crytek, Activision Blizzard, Microsoft, and Electronic Arts for Patent Infringement Since 2018, Infernal Technology, LLC and Terminal Reality, Inc. (“Infernal”) have…
Sony files IPR Petition against 3D Stereoscopy Patent
On May 15, 2018, Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC (“Sony”) filed a petition for Inter Partes review (“IPR”) of U.S. Patent No. 7,666,096 (the “’096 Patent”). The owner of the ’096 Patent is…
U.S. Patent No. 10,977,872: Graphical Style Modification for Video Games Using Machine Learning
U.S. Patent No. 10,977,872: Graphical Style Modification for Video Games Using Machine Learning Issued April 13, 2021, to Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Filed/Priority to October 31, 2018 Overview: U.S. Patent No. 10,977,872 (the…
U.S. Patent No. 10,902,681: Method and system for displaying a virtual object
U.S. Patent No. 10,902,681: Method and system for displaying a virtual object Issued January 26, 2021, to Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Filed/Priority to June 22, 2018 Overview: U.S. Patent No. 10,902,681 (the ‘681…
U.S. Patent No. 10,688,396: Second screen virtual window into VR environment
U.S. Patent No. 10,688,396: Second screen virtual window into VR environment Issued June 23, 2020, to Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.Filed: April 25, 2018 (claiming priority to April 28, 2017) Overview: U.S. Patent…
U.S. Patent No. 11,065,542: Method and apparatus for determining user engagement in a videogame
U.S. Patent No. 11,065,542: Method and apparatus for determining user engagement in a videogame Issued July 20, 2021, to Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Filed: December 3, 2019 (claiming priority to December 6,…
Electronic Arts Pledges to Share Innovative Technologies Which Help Disabled Gamers
Electronic Arts Pledges to Share Innovative Technologies Which Help Disabled Gamers Electronic Arts (“EA”) has pledged to help breakdown barriers for players with disabilities or medical issues through sharing technologies which help…
U.S. Patent No. 10,395,428: HMD transitions for focusing on specific content in virtual-reality environments
U.S. Patent No. 10,395,428: HMD transitions for focusing on specific content in virtual-reality environments Issued August 27, 2019 to Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Priority Date: June 13, 2016 Summary: U.S. Patent No.…
U.S. Patent No. 10,636,217: Integration of tracked facial features for VR users in virtual reality environments
U.S. Patent No. 10,636,217: Integration of tracked facial features for VR users in virtual reality environments Issued April 28, 2020 to Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Priority Date: September 30, 2016 Summary: U.S.…
U.S. Patent No. 10,532,284: Camera based safety mechanisms for users of head mounted displays
U.S. Patent No. 10,532,284: Camera based safety mechanisms for users of head mounted displays Issued January 14, 2020 to Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Priority Date: September 30, 2013 Summary: U.S. Patent No.…
U.S. Patent No. 10,463,962: Spectator view perspectives in VR environments
U.S. Patent No. 10,463,962: Spectator view perspectives in VR environments Issued November 5, 2019 to Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Priority Date: March 18, 2016 Summary: U.S. Patent No. 10,463,962 (the ’962…
U.S. Patent no. 10,293,251: Pre-loading translated code in cloud based emulated applications
U.S. Patent no. 10,293,251: Pre-loading translated code in cloud based emulated applications Issued May 21, 2019, to Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Priority Date September 28, 2012 Summary: U.S. Patent No. 10,293,251 (the…
U.S. Patent no. 10,286,299: Transitioning gameplay on a head-mounted display
U.S. Patent no. 10,286,299: Transitioning gameplay on a head-mounted display Issued May 14, 2019 to Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Priority Date June 7, 2013 Summary: U.S. Patent No. 10,286,299 (the ‘299 Patent)…
U.S. Patent no. 10,279,254: Controller having visually trackable object for interfacing with a gaming system
U.S. Patent no. 10,279,254: Controller having visually trackable object for interfacing with a gaming system Issued May 7, 2019, to Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Priority Date October 26, 2005 Summary: U.S. Patent…
U.S. Patent No. 9,707,476: Method for creating a mini-game
U.S. Patent No. 9,707,476: Method for creating a mini-game Issued July 18, 2017, to Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. Priority Date September 28, 2012 Summary: Classic console games are known for being challenging…
U.S. Patent No. 7,887,403: Method and system for controlling a game involving battles
U.S. Patent No. 7,887,403: Method and system for controlling a game involving battles Issued February 15, 2011, to Sony Interactive Entertainment, Inc. Priority Date October 14, 2005 Summary: U.S. Patent No. 7,887,403…
U.S. Patent No. 6,231,444: Operating device for game machine
U.S. Patent No. 6,231,444: Operating device for game machine Issued May 15, 2001, to Sony Interactive Entertainment, Inc. Priority date: October 11, 1996 Summary: U.S. Patent No. 6,231,444 (the ‘444 Patent) is…