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

By Peter Hunt Szpytek

Published Jan 7, 2022

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.

Fresh off the heels of a showcase at CES 2022 detailing the technical specs of the PS VR2, Sony has updated a patent for even more VR technology. The tech in question would allow players to scan real-world items into virtual reality, making anything interactive in the VR space.

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.

RELATED: Sony Says No Comment on Backward Compatibility for PSVR2

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.

While this might seem like a dream come true for big VR fans, there are still plenty of hurdles to jump before it can truly be included in a game as a one-to-one recreation. With the growing popularity of the Metaverse, this technology seems like it could be used for VR recreations of real-world spaces, however, Sony hasn't said much about whether or not its newest VR headset will be usable in spaces like that or if the company is even interested in it.

PS VR2 is in development.

MORE: How PlayStation VR2 Specs Compare to the Original Model

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If you're looking for him, Peter can usually be found dropping hot in Apex Legends with his friends. A fan of games of all types including JRPGs, third-person shooters and survival horror, Peter is a journalism graduate of North Central College and can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @PeterSpittech

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Types of modern 3D scanners and their features

In the process of development, 3D scanners have undergone a considerable number of changes. Thus, branches of technology were formed, and each type of device is successfully used in specific conditions.

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Contact. Such scanners need to "touch" the object to obtain information. This happens due to the control of a special manipulator. The speed depends on the operator.

Contactless. Direct contact with the surface is not required.

Active. The device sends a wave to the scanned area. Most often a laser beam or a beam of artificial light. The reflected wave is fixed by the scanner sensors and converted into coordinates.

Passive. Formation of laser beams or any other waves is not observed. The basis is the visible spectrum, which surrounds us everywhere.

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Precision

Precision. Minimum errors and maximum detail of the object - research accuracy up to 10 microns.

General purpose. Medium grade (up to 30 microns). They are considered universal, can be used in domestic conditions, differ in affordable cost.

Low accuracy. 3D scanners that do not need a high level of detail. They are used, for example, in construction when digitizing buildings or in landscape design when creating a project.

By size of scanned objects

For small objects. Jewelry, miniature parts, molds, etc.

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