Sony’s Motion Control Tech to Utilize Everyday Objects
Those familiar with major motion pictures may have at one time or another seen how actors and objects get scanned and converted into [shal]3D objects[/shal]. Well it looks like Sony is planning to take that concept one step further, and empower [shal]PS3 owners[/shal] who already own the [shal]PS Eye[/shal] camera to turn everyday objects into something more.
The new patent filing shown below shows a Sony [shal]motion controller[/shal] system that maps everyday objects, such as “coffee mugs, drinking glasses, books, bottles, etc.”, into motion controllers. It’s a revolutionary concept that would not only reduce costs for the end user, but manufacturing costs on Sony’s end as well. It’s pretty much the lowest-risk business model anyone in the game industry could ask for.
The “U” shaped object shown in the drawings is a stand-in for what kind of objects players would be able to utilize, and how the PS Eye, in conjunction with software, could turn an object into a Bat or a Sword. The player first shows the object to the camera, and rotates it so the camera can map it into a 3D representation. How accurate the system will be in comparison to the official PS3 Motion Controller has yet to be seen, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be any fun mini games to play around with.
Stay tuned on PlayStation LifeStyle for more information on Sony’s new motion controller technology.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lHCrhF_K-o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObiMOzawkGU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5cDXP4JoAk&feature=related
here are some Vids that explains the tech…
@Kain81,
Thanks for the links!
@John Draisey
No problem^^
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i wish Sony would just stop giving out info on there items before there released..
we have along time before the finished product comes out.
@shadowjin it was probably a press leak
wow i can see some hilarious objects being used with this
Doesn’t surprise me, any one remember that pseye tech demo fom gdc 08 where a guy draws an image of a tank then makes a game around it. Also, it looks as if the ps3 is connecting wirelessly to the eye camera as displayed by those ((( lines
cool. Now I can use my cat as a controller!!!
A cat? Dude, I’m gonna use my beer bottle.
@Devon:
Then that would be a different camera since the current PSEye does not have wireless capability. I can see this being a great casual game, take objects scan them then move and place them in Home or other room style UGC generator. Even 8 year olds could play with this…
you know where this will lead though right??….You will be buying plastic swords and guns and other accessories made by game developers so you can use them in the game and make it feel more realistic. It will be like the attack of the plastic instruments all over again.