Sony Files for Steroscopic Multiplayer Patent
When you hear stereoscopic video you likely think of 3D. However, Sony may have plans to use stereoscopic video for something else entirely.
Split-screen gaming is always kind of a hassle. No matter how big your TV is things are always just kind of cramped when it's split down the middle. And don't even get us started on how distracting it can be to constantly be seeing what your friend is doing out of the corner of your eye. Aiming to take the split-screen out of multi-player gaming, Sony has filed a patent that uses stereoscopic video and glasses to show players different images on the same display.
Detailed in a patent filed a year ago and published just last Thursday (uncovered by Broke My Controller), the technology would allow player one and player two to share the same display, while only seeing their own point of view on the screen. Judging from the illustrations, you'll also only hear your own audio, instead of trying to tune out the sound of your partner/opponent.
Do you like this idea? Let us know in the comments below!
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Reminds me of that TV(s) that would display a different picture from each angle (two angles).
no fun for mario kart!
Too bad it only works for two players and everyone else in the room is SOL, sill a great idea
wouldn't you need a 3D compatible TV? or at least 120HZ?
Probably works like a 3d game, but intead of having the glasses to switch waht the left and rigth eye sees, it goes completly to each individual player, both eyes at the same time.
So I would need a microphone to talk to the person I'm playing with sitting right next to me since I have earphones in?
I love the idea of being able to play co-op and still have a full screen, I just don't think wearing ear plug headphones at the same time will work quite as well.
Thumbs Up!
Damn, too much youtube.
Probably works like a 3d game, but intead of having the glasses to switch waht the left and rigth eye sees, it goes completly to each individual player, both eyes at the same time.
Thank you Captain Obvious
If they allow my wife to watch chick flicks while i game... Sign me up!!!!!
this is really a great idea, even for co-op games where one player can sabotage the second player by falling behind. I know it will take extra programming to get it right, but man this will add a whole new complexity to co-op play. The benefits for 1v1 is easy to see but the benefits for co-op actually is a game changer. Having each player take different routes to accomplish a task is just an awesome proposition.
The possibilities outside gaming should be considered also. Being able to watch seperate channels, movies or even game consoles on the one TV at the same time will have me buying this.
lets be smart... this has a more practical use for regular tv than games. Imagine being in the same room as someone else and being able to each watch separate shows on the same tv.
They are simply using the 3D disply to display two normal images in alternating frames at a fast enougth rate so they dont flicker , and adding a switch to glasses that puts them in view 1 or view 2 or 3D mode (both eyes are either blocked for what you are not suposed to see, or unblocked on the view selected if the display was fast enougth its posable for even more selectable views, whats important is that there be no crosstalk from frames you are not suposed to see and high enougth frame rate to insure moving image quality.
Genius!! Now all we need are games that actually support multiplayer...(without needing 2 consoles)
wonder if this would work on fighting games like UFC, Fight Night and Wrestling games.
I've known about this for years. I don't think Sony will get the patent.
I think this would be more useful for a couple where one wants to watch TV and the other wants to play a game. Now one TV can do both at the same time.
I think this would be more useful for a couple where one wants to watch TV and the other wants to play a game. Now one TV can do both at the same time.
^This
Or perhaps I can play PS3, with my brother sat next to me playing xbox. Possibilities really are endless for something like this. Its also pretty scalable.
Seeing as normal TV is only 30FPS, couldnt you manage this on existing panels for TV anyway, you wouldnt be missing any frames on a 60hz panel. Or am I missing something key here?
To be honest, I don't think Sony will succeed with this one.
You wouldn't need this with UFC.. Those games you're supposed to see the other player lol.
This would be extremely awesome for racing games, sport games (picking plays etc..), and FPS/3rd person shooter games. And you can easily talk above headphones if their not blaring in your ear.
And yes this could bring back picture in picture for tv's lol.
Hmm.. imo very good concept. Not enough to make me go buy a 3D capable TV, but getting closer...
Reminds me of that TV(s) that would display a different picture from each angle (two angles).
Reminds me of stickers that show different pictures at different angles. This technology will be really great substitute for splitscreen. I only hope that the glasses aren't harmful to the vision like 3d glasses.
Awesome! Now my friends can stop sniping me every time I resepawn in call of duty!
Very cool idea!
hmm, what would this look like for someone not wearing the glasses? would you see the two images/ feeds overlapping?
Now if they could just figure out how to make it so you can only hear your half of the TV.
wouldn't you need a 3D compatible TV? or at least 120HZ?
The PS3 would have a hard time hitting 120FPS, anyways. I think it'll work at 60FPS
This patent and the MSFT Dual Wire and Wireless patents both suck. They both are good ideas that I wish weren't locked into a single platform
This is pretty cool. We may not see it till the PS4 but hey, the idea is fresh and possible.
I for-see a day when 6 different people can watch different channels on the same TV at once with this technology.
Interesting ...