Sony Group has been granted a patent for a resilient deformable sphere with a laser projector and camera to map distortions in a grid projected onto its inner surface. The technology allows for input signals to be generated for computer simulations or programs based on the deformations. GlobalData’s report on Sony Group gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Sony Group, Adaptive video coding was a key innovation area identified from patents. Sony Group's grant share as of May 2024 was 42%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Deformable sphere with laser projector and camera for computer simulation
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US12011658B2) describes an innovative assembly and computer input device that utilize a hollow resilient deformable sphere or body with an inner surface. The assembly includes a laser projector that projects a grid onto the inner surface of the sphere, while a sensor captures images of the distorted grid when the sphere is deformed. These distortions are then mapped to input signals for a computer program, enabling a unique interactive experience.
The computer input device, on the other hand, features a pattern on the inner surface of the deformable body, which is also distorted when the body is deformed. Similar to the assembly, a sensor captures these distortions and translates them into input signals for a computer program, potentially involving a computer simulation. The device can have various configurations, including using a camera or an event detection sensor (EDS) as the sensor, and can feature patterns like spaced-apart dots or a grid of lines. The body's spherical shape and the option to project the pattern onto the inner surface add to the versatility of this innovative input device.
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