Sony Files Patent For Wii-Like Pointing/Motion Sensing Tech

**Elven6** · December 7th, 2006, 04:04

It looks like Sony is continuing its implementation of Wii-like technology in the Playstation 3. Now, in addition to the tilt motion sensing, Sony is has filed a patent for technology which will allow users to point to places on the screen using a Wiimote-like pointing device. The patent even includes a description of "A receiver portion includ[ing] one or more sensor units located in or near the target area." Sounds like a sensor bar to us. You decide.

http://www.gamersreports.com/news/4511/

What are your thoughs on Sony's new "idea"

**ExcruciationX** · December 7th, 2006, 04:55

I think it's stupid.

**Emeriastone** · December 7th, 2006, 19:21

If by 'new' you mean 'stolen', then I think it could be interesting, but cheap as hell too.

**Accordion** · December 7th, 2006, 20:14

they will do the reverse....have the tech in the sensor bar, and the IR in the controller....then its not copying....[sure]

**Elven6** · December 7th, 2006, 22:57

Think of it like this, Sony fanboys said the Wii remote sucked, now that Sony is coming out with it fans will praise it!

**F9zDark** · December 7th, 2006, 23:07

I find it funny how everyone pokes fun at Sony for implementing similar technology that their competitors are using. Really, this is NOTHING NEW in human society.

Who cares if Nintendo made it first? If other companies weren't allowed to make something that does the same thing but works differently there'd be no advancement, no competition, and $#@!tier products. Competition leads to a better end product and is absolutely necessary to sustain a healthy economy.

**mikebeaver** · December 7th, 2006, 23:56

Originally Posted by F9zDark

Who cares if Nintendo made it first? If other companies weren't allowed to make something that does the same thing but works differently there'd be no advancement, no competition, and $#@!tier products. Competition leads to a better end product and is absolutely necessary to sustain a healthy economy.

Personnally I think it's great, it's the same as the Game Gear/ Lynx vs the Gameboy and PSP vs DS, nintendo come up with all the best ideas then others follow suit, it'll be Microsoft next with a Wii-mote, who cares, nobody does it like Nintendo, remember the first time you saw an N64 pad ! ! WHAT IS THAT ? ? we all screamed at the analogue stick, now it's a staple of almost every console this generation, the last and even before then.

"Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery"
An old quote from somewher, seems to fit quite well.

**ICE** · December 8th, 2006, 00:15

nicely put

**Makaveli777** · December 8th, 2006, 01:35

I dont see whats wrong with trying to have the best of both worlds. They could have graphics and the wiimote thats sounds like a good thing not bad. If something is seen as sucessful it doesn't matter who it is somebody will improve upon it, its just a matter of time. If ps3 had a wiimote like device people could stop hating on it as much.