PS5: Sony is working on a controller that can simulate hot and cold

While we’ve just learned that Sony is working hard to develop a new portable console (responsive to codename Q Lite), a ResetEra user just noticed A new patent application filed by the manufacturer in March 2023.

According to the document, Sony is determined to go even further with one of DualSense’s flagship features. haptic feedback. As a reminder, this technology offers next-generation 3D vibrations.

With this feature, the PS5 controller can simulate textures (eg. Astrobot’s Playroom) and even certain feelings (raindrops inside) return For example). The goal is to strengthen the player’s immersion.

Sony is working on haptic feedback that can simulate temperatures

However, as this patent shows, Sony is working on it haptic feedback that can mimic heat or cold always with the idea of ​​transcribing what’s on the screen. In the documents adeformable elastic material” can contribute better to haptic feedback and know when the item in question touched, squeezed, twisted, pinched, crushed or rubbed.

employment magnetic fluid, haptic feedback can simulate a different shape, stiffness or temperature if the details provided by Sony are to be believed. Regarding temperature, use of thermoelectric heat pump will be taken into account by the manufacturer.

“The elastic element may contain a material such as a gel whose elastic modulus or stiffness changes under the influence of heat”. Explains the Japanese firm. Continues: “The temperature controller can be controlled so that the greater the deformation, the higher the temperature. This allows the user to feel the temperature change corresponding to the deformation”.

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An attractive idea on paper

As far as we understand so the player can have some control over this feature. By applying more or less pressure to a reserved area of ​​the controller, the user can therefore lower or increase the felt temperature.

If the principle of this 2.0 haptic feedback is interesting, possible impact on battery and controller autonomy yet to be seen, far from being famous already on DualSense. But like any patent, nothing says this technology will one day be integrated into a product sold to the public.

Source : Insider Game