All articles tagged with #patent
Sony’s patent would use AI to fill loading and matchmaking waits with picture-in-picture content—videos, highlights, analytics, tips, and promos—from linked apps, timed to the expected wait; if the wait ends early, playback ends early, and the feature could boost engagement or be monetized, though it may be optional or never shipped.
Japan's Patent Office denied Nintendo and The Pokémon Company's patent on touchscreen Poké Ball–style capture mechanics for lacking an inventive step, adding another setback to their ongoing patent battles against Pocketpair's Palworld. Nintendo may amend the claims, but the ruling blocks the broad touch-screen capture idea from patent protection.
The USPTO rejected Nintendo's touchscreen-specific patent related to Palworld's monster-catching mechanics, delivering another setback in the ongoing lawsuit with Pocketpair.
Sony has filed a 2023 patent for an AI-assisted system that analyzes PS5 gameplay to automatically generate personalized highlight reels, identifying milestone moments and gameplay feats based on a player's style to create ready-to-share video packages; the idea could promote the platform, but it’s unclear if it will ever become a real feature and it may be opt-in.
Chinese EV maker Seres has patented an onboard toilet that slides out from beneath a passenger seat and can be activated by voice or push, featuring a fan and exhaust pipe, a waste tank, and a heating element to evaporate urine and dry waste; when not in use it is concealed under the seat. There is no announced production and it remains unclear if any Seres cars will include such a feature; in-car toilets are rare but have appeared in the past, underscoring the trend of experimental cabin features in China’s crowded EV market.
Porsche has filed a patent for a changeable coating (using e-paper) that can reveal racing stripes and other signals, such as a vehicle’s state of charge, when Sport or Sport Plus modes are active—an application rather than a finished technology, meant to visibly signal high-performance status to onlookers.
Novo Nordisk has filed a US lawsuit to block Hims & Hers from selling weight‑loss pills and injections it says are unapproved and infringe its patents, arguing safety concerns over compounded versions. The move comes as the FDA tightens rules on compounding, and amid broader pressure from expiring patents on Wegovy/Ozempic; Hims & Hers’ stock fell while Novo Nordisk edged higher following the filing.
Sony has patented personalized AI-generated podcasts that would use the voices of video game characters to deliver in-game news, tips, and cross-promotions, potentially surfacing other games; the article criticizes the idea as unnecessary, environmentally taxing, and potentially harmful to immersion, while raising concerns about voice-actor compensation and the broader use of advertising in games.
Sony has patented an AI system called 'AI-Generated Ghost Player' that could create AI-powered in-game assistants to help players with gameplay, raising concerns about AI's effectiveness and impact on gaming experiences.
Russia's Energia has patented a space station design capable of generating artificial gravity through rotation, potentially benefiting long-term crewed missions by mitigating microgravity effects, although no timeline or resources are specified for development.
Porsche has patented a unique W-shaped engine design with three cylinder banks and three turbos, potentially an 18-cylinder engine, but it is unlikely to be produced for consumer cars due to high costs and limited market appeal.
The USPTO is re-examining Nintendo and The Pokemon Company's broad patent on summoning sub-characters in battles, possibly influenced by public backlash and concerns over its impact on gaming innovation. IP experts debate whether internet-driven scrutiny is beneficial or risks stifling genuine innovation, highlighting the complex balance between public opinion and patent integrity.
The US Patent and Trademark Office is re-examining a Nintendo patent related to Pokémon-style gameplay mechanics, following prior art discoveries and a similar Japanese patent rejection, which could impact Nintendo's ongoing lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair.
The US Patent and Trademark Office ordered a re-examination of a key Nintendo patent related to game mechanics, raising doubts about its validity amid ongoing legal disputes with Palworld developer Pocketpair and recent Japanese patent rejection, potentially weakening Nintendo's legal position.
A new Nintendo patent suggests the potential return of Nintendo DS games on Switch Online, following the trend of reviving classic consoles like Virtual Boy and GameCube, though nothing is confirmed yet.