Okay, so Sony haven’t released any real information on their next console’s controller, but this interesting patent just appeared online. Originally filed in May 2011, it combines the traditional dual shock with the PlayStation Move controller. It seems that it could be used in the standard manner or split in half to become two motion controllers, which would be perfect for all manner of games. Here’s the abstract for the patent:
A hybrid separable motion controller is provided. The controller includes a first portion including a first handle, a first medial connector defined along a length of the first handle, and a first geometric object defined at an end of the first handle. The controller further includes a second portion including a second handle, a second medial connector defined along a length of the second handle for coupling to the first medial connector, and a second geometric object defined at an end of the second handle. The first portion or the second portion includes a connection sensor for determining whether the controller is in a connected configuration or a disconnected configuration.
Unfortunately, it’s more than likely that nothing will come of this patent. Companies file these kinds of things all the time and we rarely see anything after the initial idea. It’s also true that everyone has to cover their asses, what with all the patent lawsuits these days, so Sony may just have filed this before anyone else had a chance to. Still seems pretty cool, though.
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Via: Polygon
Souce: Free Patents Online
