Sony Patents PlayStation Controller with Buttons That Change Hardness in Real-Time
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William D'Angelo
Summary
Sony has filed a patent for a PlayStation controller featuring buttons made from magnetoviscoelastic elastomer that can change hardness in real-time based on magnetic field strength. The technology aims to enhance user experience by allowing buttons to soften or harden dynamically. Alternative methods like fluid-filled membranes are also mentioned in the patent.
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bskySony Patents PlayStation Controller with Buttons That Change Hardness in Real-Timevgchartz.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledSony has patented a new PlayStation controller that has the ability to change the hardness of buttons in real-time.
The buttons would be made of magnetoviscoelastic elastomer that can soften or harden based on magnetic field strength.
Other methods like fluid-filled membranes are also mentioned as a way to achieve the same goal.
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