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Sony patents biometric controllers

  • 03-11-2011 02:27AM
    #1
    Headshot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55,452 ✭✭✭✭


    Just saw this on Eurogamer
    As spotted by Siliconera, the listings describe sensors built into the DualShock 3 and Move controllers, as well as a proposed handheld, which measure skin moisture, heart rate and muscle movement.
    Included in the filing are a number of possible implementations for the system.
    Weapon handling could change depending on how nervous the player is. For example, when using a sniper rifle, the more relaxed your heart rate, the steadier your aim.
    Players could tense their grip to withstand an attack or charge a shield.
    An in-game character could start sweating if the player's heart rate increases.
    Your in-game health bar could deplete more rapidly if you're nervous.
    A player's attacks could differ depending on heart rate.
    Background music and scenery could change depending on your stress level.
    A game's difficulty could adapt to a player's stress level.
    It all sounds rather similar to what Nintendo was shooting for with the MIA Wii Vitality Sensor add-on shown off at E3 a few years back.
    Sony has given no indication as to when, or if, it actually intends to implement the tech.

    I love the idea I have to say, I could picture myself taking deep breaths to relax for a snipping game

    Would be very cool for the snipping during Germany occupation of Russia during ww2


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  • #2
    WolfForager
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    Biometric controller + Demons/Dark Souls.

    Have fun.


  • #3
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 52,966 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Nintendo had been demonstrating a biometrics sensor for the Wiifor years now but done nothing with it it seems and it's not getting released. Would liek to see what Sony can do with it and if they beat Nintendo to the punch.
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  • #4
    Varik
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,510 ✭✭✭✭Varik


    Retr0gamer wrote: »
    Nintendo had been demonstrating a biometrics sensor for the Wiifor years now but done nothing with it it seems and it's not getting released. Would liek to see what Sony can do with it and if they beat Nintendo to the punch.

    Was that not just a heart rate monitor.


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