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Sony is Working on a 3D Scanner that will Allow Users to Put Real-World Items Into Video Games

Sony has expressed interest in allowing players to scan physical items into games in the past, but a recent patent suggests that it's going all in.

gamerant.com

This patent isn't actually anything new as Sony filed it on June 23, 2021, however, the patent office took issue with some of its claims requiring the tech giant to rework some details and resubmit. It would seem that, as of yesterday, Sony and the patent office have begun moving forward with the process following updates and revisions by Sony.

It's currently unclear exactly what the applications of the patent would be for. There are obvious ways that technology like that could be implemented in video games, however, with how much is still unknown about PS VR2 and the titles coming to it, there's not enough information to say for sure that it's going to be used in VR games. The tech could just as easily be used for non-VR experiences as well depending on the game.

It's important to note that Sony hasn't been granted the patent just yet and that it's still being processed so fans shouldn't expect this tech to be featured in games any time soon. It seems to be using similar ideas as the "anything can be a controller, yes, even a banana" patent that the company filed in March, but with a bigger scope in terms of application.

According to the patent mock-up, it seems as if players will be able to scan larger items than the handheld ones featured in the banana patent such as full-sized lamps. The only caveat seems to be that players will need to be able to have a 360-degree view of the item in order to bring it into the digital world.

 

[thelurkinghorror]

It's a Kinect alla over again

 

[Imtjnotu]

3D scanned dicks coming in the next dreams update lol

 

[EekTheKat]

sounds like an extension of what you can already do with an Xperia phone. Their phones have a crude 3d scanning software that can "scan" a 3d model of something and store it as a rotatable object that can be viewed in the app.

IMHO it will never be more than a novelty, as an actual model would require a lot of clean up work by hand (usually) even after it's "scanned".

 

[lh032]

Can I put real world person into my video game? Just curious.

 

[Kilau]

 

[SoloKingRobert]

Kinect already does this

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

I had heard that same news since the Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360 era and still nothing.

Again, are just rumors.

 

[nush]

It's a Kinect alla over again

It's just so they can sell Sonyibos, supported by a few games before they forget the thing ever existed. Hey at least you got a cool Sackboy figure.

 

[Three]

sounds like an extension of what you can already do with an Xperia phone. Their phones have a crude 3d scanning software that can "scan" a 3d model of something and store it as a rotatable object that can be viewed in the app.

IMHO it will never be more than a novelty, as an actual model would require a lot of clean up work by hand (usually) even after it's "scanned".

Autodesk also do this in the cloud. It always has some incorrect parts that need fixing like you said. Not holding my breath on anything materialising from this, it's just a patent for now.

 

[kalecsan]

Can I put whamen into my video game? Just curious.

 

[PendekarRajawali]

Just gimme good games or new IP, I don't need gimmicks.

 

[ParaSeoul]

 

[Fahdis]

Mommy, I just bought my first NFT+NFC of a virtual vagina that I'll also have a replica of in real life from my fav person to simp on.

 

[Macattk15]

But ..... why? I play games to escape life ... not put life in them.

 

[Max_Po]

It's a Kinect alla over again

Kinect fucking could not take input from 1 Human...


Check this out ..

 

[onQ123]

Kinect already does this

PS Eye did it in 2007 (Can't find the video )

https://www.neogaf.com/threads/ps-eye-tech-demos-pretty-awesome-stuff.208217/

 

[custardbun01]

Who could be bothered.

 

[SoloKingRobert]

PS Eye did it in 2007 (Can't find the video )

https://www.neogaf.com/threads/ps-eye-tech-demos-pretty-awesome-stuff.208217/

It's a Tech Demo, not actually a product for consumers. It was an idea. Kinect actually lets gamers do this on PC.

 

[Yoboman]

 

[MrTroubleMaker]

 

[j0hnnix]

3D scanned dicks coming in the next dreams update lol

 

[sinnergy]

Rare already tried this with Perfect Dark. Way back, same remarks about improper limbs came .. how we all grew as societies.

 

[Trab-Pu-Kcip]

Scanner + NTF. That could be what their are aiming for

 

[bbeach123]

Even with professional equipment(Like this) you still need to cleanup the 3d model (with professional software) after scanning so looking at that patent picture all I can see is doubt .

 

[cHaOs667]

I remember that Microsoft had shipped Windows 10 Mobile with a software that could do that. The 3d models where not the prettiest ones and light and contrast with the background was key to have a good looking model.

 

[ToTTenTranz]

Photogrammetry apps have existed for a while AFAIK. This patent could just be for a smartphone app that sends stuff into a game like Dreams.

 

[Coolwhhip]

TTP: 0.000001 seconds

 

[Wunray]

Uhh this can only end well........

 

[Black_Stride]

They want to patent technology that already exists?
I see why the patent office has asked them have another go.
Im guessing the patent is gonna be on the software automatically knowing what was captured and giving it appropriate attributes for easy import into actual games without needing a DCC intermediary?

Im sure Quixel/Epic and RC will have words as to how they can patent tech that they already have and use.

Can I put whamen into my video game? Just curious.

Can I put real world person into my video game? Just curious.

Sure you can.

 

[Kev Kev]

Gamers are some of the most negative mfers on the planet

Looks interesting and I think it could have some cool applications down the road.

 

[Edgelord79]

Scanner + NTF. That could be what their are aiming for

Sadly I do think that's the endgame. Of course, companies work on things all the time that don't seen the light of day.

 

[M1chl]

That look like a picture of someone scanning stuff with a phone. Lidar is included in iPhones nowadays, so maybe they are planning that for their phones?

 

[Rivet]

It's a Tech Demo, not actually a product for consumers. It was an idea. Kinect actually lets gamers do this on PC.

It's not only a tech demo, EyePet is a game doing that using PS Eye, released in 2009. Kinect is 2010.

 

[Kikorin]

I remember doing this with Kinect ages ago. Worth to say worked like shit and I put real monstrosity in my game.

 

[Neff]

Keep up Sony

 

[Honey Bunny]

Will it see through people's fingers like the kinect was going to* in 2010?

 

[recursive]

3D scanned dicks coming in the next dreams update lol

3d scanned dicks you can sell as NFTs. Think bigger.

 

[Imtjnotu]

3d scanned dicks you can sell as NFTs. Think bigger.

Can't think big when wee wee smol

 

[Fuz]

3D scanned dicks coming in the next dreams update lol

I won't be able to find a scanner big enough

 

[Fake]

Look at the possibilities. People can't stop insulting others people mothers and get the real thing.

 

[Gaelyon]

Finally, it's TRON !

 

[Tripolygon]

Keep up Sony

That fake demo. Lol

 

[CitizenZ]

3:00 mark to shows them how they are building the levels in real life and then scanning them into the computer.

 

[Fbh]

A bit pointless when NBA 2K15 already perfected the tech:

 

[Imtjnotu]

I won't be able to find a scanner big enough

 

[Trilobit]

That look like a picture of someone scanning stuff with a phone. Lidar is included in iPhones nowadays, so maybe they are planning that for their phones?

I tried the LIDAR on my iPad, but it was frustratingly hard. Tried scanning a shoe and whatnot and it always came out ugly like a mishaped 3D-model from the 1980s.

 

[Calverz]

Kinect

 

[Elder Legend]

So is this the gimmick of this generation just like how the Move and Eyetoy was during the PS3 Era?

 

[Captain Toad]

Wake me up when the reverse is possible. I want to scan a Portal gun into the real world.