Sony patents the "EyePad"

[iFish]

wiiu ripoff

You're implying that the Wii U was an original concept.

 

[gamefan5]

they should have called it the "WiiCanDoItTooPad"

But then Nintendo would have a right to sue them. XD

 

[DSGamer64]

It's a patent application, they probably wouldn't use that name. And I'd like to see them use that design, Nintendo would be all over them with a lawsuit for copyright infringement over controller design and if they used that name, Apple would sue them because of like-ness in name.

 

[GameWinner]

Hey guys, whatever happened to the detachable controller patent Sony filed last year!?
..Guys...?

 

[McHaggis]

The name wouldn't fly - they'd lose the very first trial against Apple (as such trial would be inevitable) simply because "iPad" and "EyePad" sounds exactly the same.

As for copying claims:

• Who cares?
• It's just a patent.
• Everyone is entitled to manufacture a tablet with gaming-related controls except Sony - in their case it's copying.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think anybody is claiming Nintendo invented tablets with gaming controls. I think the copying argument stems from using a tablet with gaming related controls as a primary controller for a home console being an original Nintendo idea. But yes, it's not the first time you and Guild have rushed to Sony's defense like this

It certainly does seem like a twist on Nintendo's GamePad, used as a move controller for the home console. Sure, it doesn't mean they'll do it but Move followed the Wii remote and nunchuk in a very similar manner. You cant really blame people for thinking its a little bit of history repeating. Besides, i think they probably have this in mind for if the GamePad becomes popular and their innovation doesn't.

 

[FireGrey]

Sony vs Apple incoming!
Well this is certainly exciting!

 

[Bladexdsl]

Sony vs Apple incoming!
Well this is certainly exciting!

Can't believe I'm saying this but I hope apple wins

 

[Guild McCommunist]

It's a patent application, they probably wouldn't use that name. And I'd like to see them use that design, Nintendo would be all over them with a lawsuit for copyright infringement over controller design and if they used that name, Apple would sue them because of like-ness in name.

Because Nintendo invented touchscreen and button controllers?

Considering that these devices are quite similar in looks and tech and only similar in the core concept, they have no leg to stand on.

 

[PolloDiablo]

But then Nintendo would have a right to sue them. XD

do you think they will notice?

 

[pwsincd]

Sounds like it's intended to be used as some form of AR (aside from all the other obvious tablet style features), in conjunction with the eyetoy and the ps3 .

Sounds like there's a fair amount of DEV gone into it although we only see a naff sketch.

 

[Guild McCommunist]

Sounds like it's intended to be used as some form of AR (aside from all the other obvious tablet style features), in conjunction with the eyetoy and the ps3 .

Sounds like there's a fair amount of DEV gone into it although we only see a naff sketch.

I was thinking the same, something kinda like Wonderbook but a bit more expansive.

 

[pwsincd]

dunno wtf a wonderbook is tbh ... I just read through the patent .

Snippet :

Hence, based on the above features, using the PS3, the EyeToy and the EyePad it is possible for the PS3 to obtain data regarding:

the absolute position of the EyePad with respect to an image captured by the EyeToy;
the relative orientation of the EyePad in six axes from motion sensors;
The status of any button or joystick controls on the EyePad;
The location of one or more touch points on the EyePad touchpad; and
The appearance and 3D shape of an object within the common volume occupying the space immediately above the touchpad.
Given this information, it is then also possible to calculate the position and orientation of the common volume as this has a fixed relationship to the EyeToy, and from this it is also possible to calculate the position and orientation of an object within the common volume.

In use, the EyePad can be treated firstly as an active augmented reality (AR) marker; the combination of the illuminated regions detected by the PS3 using the EyeToy and the telemetry from the EyePad itself provide accurate position and orientation information that is advantageously robust to common environmental problems that affect normal AR markers, such as adverse lighting conditions, partial occlusion or temporary complete occlusion, and small viewing angles.

The detection of the position of the EyePad using its own illumination, together with telemetry from the motion sensors within the EyePad, make the location and orientation of the surface of the Eyepad (e.g. the touch pad area) possible even in complete darkness.

 

[FireGrey]

Can't believe I'm saying this but I hope apple wins

I want either of them to get hurt badly.

 

[Guild McCommunist]

I want either of them to get hurt badly.

Good to know GBAtemp isn't spiteful at all.

 

[narutopet112]

You're implying that the Wii U was an original concept.

Damn you'r right. What's going on lately with me

 

[Psionic Roshambo]

Nintendo might not have invented the whole analog controls on a tablet thing, but they sure were close to it... The first Game And Watch things hit in 1980.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_&_Watch

The screen might be better and there might be more buttons and CPU's beyond the wildest dreams of the day. But the basic concept is all there. Sound, Graphics, Portable, fun? Maybe... lol

There might be some sort of earlier portable game systems with controls and an LCD screen but I am not aware of them off hand.

 

[Chary]

LAWSUITS. Lawsuits everywhere.

 

[EthanObi]

LAWSUITS. Lawsuits everywhere.

Good going sony

 

[air2004]

In March the patent system is changing for the better in the US.

http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/16/first-to-file-a-primer/ One of the main changes resulting from the passage of the America Invents Act (AIA) is the transition of U.S. patent law from a “first-to-invent” system to a “first-to-file” system on March 16. With the transition a mere four weeks away, it is important to understand what this change to the patent system means for inventors and companies.

 

[Sterling]

They should call it the Eye Tab.