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Old 07-03-2009, 09:30 PM   #1 (permalink)
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News: Sony patents motion control using ordinary objects

Following its unveiling of a new EyeToy-compatible motion controller at this year's E3, Sony has patented more motion control related technology which lets users dynamically map everyday items for use in a game.

The patent details a system where a camera can map in any real world item, reports Siliconera. Examples given include a coffee mug, drinking glass, books and bottles, however the mapping system is expected to be able to identify any three dimension object.

Sony uses a U-shaped block to show how the technology will work, explaining the player must show the object to the camera, rotate it and save it to a file. The system can then analyse movements and transfer them into in-game actions.

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Re: News: Sony patents motion control using ordinary objects

Sounds Cool. I want one.
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Re: News: Sony patents motion control using ordinary objects

Coming in Spring 2010 though. Quite a wait, and hopefully it will be worth it then.
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