Anticipation for the release of thePlayStation 5is undoubtedly building and fans are keen to see what features the console will introduce. There areplenty of rumors about which direction the PlayStation 5 will explore, but there is still a great deal to be confirmed before players can confidently judge the console. A recent patent by Sony suggests a new feature that may come to the console and although it likely won’t make or break the console, it may be appreciated by players with a tight schedule.
The PlayStation 5 has already showcased its new DualSense controllerand it is an evolution from the DualShock controllers that accompanied previous consoles. With this in mind, many are now wondering how substantial the change between generations will be, and this patent suggests that the console will use some impressive technology to aid players. The console looks set to be able to prepare players for how long a game activity may take.
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The patent is for an assistant withing the console, comparable to Siri for Apple users, and it will be able to align calendars to activities. The idea is that by collecting data from the game, an assistant can let a player know how long the next task will take and if they have a conflict. While this is not a novel idea, and many players are used to computerized assistants, it does spark some questions about how the technology works. Firstly, it would seem that players will need to sync up their calendars with thePlayStation 5, and secondly, it would need to base the time frame on existing data. While the former seems easily done, obtaining and molding the data so it is reliable for the user may not be.
It would be interesting to see if the assistant would give the time required based on aggregated data from the individual or a selection of players. If it focuses on the individual then it may be able to account for completionists who search levels for hidden items. Equally, this will introduce a range of variables that complicate the process of estimating time even further. Given that this technology was recently patented, on May 7, many will wonder if it will be discussed atan upcoming Sony conferenceor if it will be introduced after the console is released.
There is still plenty of mystery surrounding the next generation of consoles andduring this global pandemic, delivering a console and its accompanying games is challenging. If the teams behind the consoles can do this, this patent suggests that there will be exciting new technology for players to explore.
ThePlayStation 5is slated to launch holiday 2020.
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