Another PSP Phone patent appears, with touchscreen and feedback

by Scott Jon Siegel { Mar 7th 2008 at 3:00PM }

Another patent has emerged for the elusive "PSP Phone," this time featuring an iPhone-esque touchscreen design, rather than the ugly swivel-screen look. The patent, filed by Sony Ericsson, uses a combination of the touch-screen, accelerometer and haptics to alter the display and buttons for different modes, as well as offer sensory feedback for button presses.

Sure, that all sounds fancy in theory, but we'll hold off on further analysis until Sony's ready to show this puppy off (or at least admit that the darn thing is in development).

[Via PSP Fanboy]

Tags: patents, psp-phone, sony, sony-ericsson

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

KeenCommander @ Mar 7th 2008 3:05PM

This would only be worth owning if it can be hacked for homebrew.

Curtis the Claw Game Master V2 @ Mar 7th 2008 3:24PM

I might get it when it comes out if it can be hacked...the other thing that matters is size. If this thing is as big as the current PSP or DS Lite there is no way I would own one. It would be like holding a brick to your head.

Ieatbrains @ Mar 7th 2008 3:27PM

What are these great homebrew games that people are playing on their hacked devices?
The only stuff I've seen is pretty much crap.

Curtis the Claw Game Master V2 @ Mar 7th 2008 3:30PM

The main thing I played with my hacked PSP was SNES games. I played SNES games more then PSP games when I had a PSP.

Curtis the Claw Game Master V2 @ Mar 7th 2008 3:39PM

Actually I take that back, even if it is hacked I wouldn't buy one if it is all touch screen.

Tiptup300 @ Mar 7th 2008 8:42PM

Curtis, same exact for me. Which is why I got rid of mine. Since I had a modded xbox too. So I'd always be playing SNES emulators on the xbox and someone would randomly be like "hey wheres your psp, I wanna play sonic!"

Tranando @ Mar 8th 2008 12:14PM

DO Americans ever buy anything? Or is it all about stealing stuff?

Let's not pretend you really meant Homebrew, you meant ISO loaders...

Tiptup300 @ Mar 9th 2008 2:49PM

Apparently Tranny, you don't know what your talking about. Homebrew is the best. Why do you think xna is so popular or why XBMC is rated the best media center there is. There are some pirates who steal games, but not all are american.

Marry me Mario PSN: Killjebus @ Mar 7th 2008 3:08PM

It is my understanding that this patent was filed back in 2006, so how is this new?

Maverick Saturn @ Mar 7th 2008 3:21PM

Its just been found :O lol

NATO_Duke @ Mar 7th 2008 4:49PM

The patent was published by the us gov on March 6, 2008.

Filing a patent is just the start of an often very long process.

Dan Davis @ Mar 7th 2008 3:12PM

WANT! C'mon, Sony... just admit that you are working on a PSP phone!

Maverick Saturn @ Mar 7th 2008 3:21PM

They have, we just dunno what it looks like yet, lol

rTwelve @ Mar 7th 2008 3:12PM

I assume this is double-sided like the Samsung Upstage. Based on my prior history of Upstages... eugh.

Althought this time there's a much more spacious "call" screen.

Marry me Mario PSN: Killjebus @ Mar 7th 2008 3:28PM

No, its not double sided. It has haptic forcefeedback and since its touchscreen, it can be configured anyway Sony chooses to configure it. Those to Illustrations are from the SAME side of the phone.

rTwelve @ Mar 7th 2008 3:30PM

I did not see that. I stand corrected.

Co @ Mar 7th 2008 3:12PM

" as well as offer sensory feedback for button presses"

You know, this got me thinking. Couldn't any DS games that use the rumble pak have something in place that offers this same type of deal (just like the Voyager)? Sure it'd be optional at best, but it would actually be something worthwhile to purchase a DS rumble pak for.

Fernando Rocker @ Mar 7th 2008 3:13PM

PSP 2 WILL have touchscreen and Xbox 720 and PS4 WILL have IR Pointer and motion sensing.

Ad why... because Nintendo always has the balls to try something different... =p

Fernando Rocker @ Mar 7th 2008 3:14PM

Specially the IR Pointer... is the best feature in the Wii Remote and is the best control for a console FPS.

Co @ Mar 7th 2008 3:16PM

I agree with you on your reply.

Maverick Saturn @ Mar 7th 2008 3:17PM

Your point is?

The only way we can confirm this is through visual proof, until we get that, your 'will' is as good as telling me it 'will' have the ability to hack into a Nasa computer.

The Stig @ Mar 7th 2008 3:17PM

I don't know, I still prefer the good ol' Keyboard and Mouse for my console FPS needs; at least on the games that support it.

Maverick Saturn @ Mar 7th 2008 3:20PM

What you meant is it 'should'. We can't gaurantee they 'will' have it, especially with touch screen being so overused nowadays. Lets just hope it does.

Worst Review Ever @ Mar 7th 2008 3:22PM

No, Fernando is right. Every other company is too much of a pussy to do anything other than copy Nintendo's controller innovations and try to perfect them.

Nintendo is like that guy that gets chicks to sleep with him on the first date and then dumps 'em. Meanwhile, Sony and Microsoft are trying to "fix" Nintendo's damaged flings by buying them flowers or telling them that they really are special.

Fernando Rocker @ Mar 7th 2008 3:26PM

The Stig

I mean, regarding FPS... K&M > Wii Remote > Double Analogs.

Even stylus style (like Metroid Prime Hunters) is way better than double analogs. I mean, the stylus act as a mini-mouse in the lower screen and the pad acts like AWSD keys. Is great. The only problem(?) is that the DS is very small and thin and it hurts after a while, but that method is the closest to a handheld K&M.

Same with the Wii remote... is the closest to a K&M in a console.

Ieatbrains @ Mar 7th 2008 3:29PM

Its just too bad that there is only one good FPS on the cosole with that control.

Fernando Rocker @ Mar 7th 2008 3:32PM

Ieatbrains

Yeah, but that game (Metroid Prime 3) set the standard for the best console FPS controls.

Co @ Mar 7th 2008 3:33PM

lmao @ worst review ever.... nice

Marry me Mario PSN: Killjebus @ Mar 7th 2008 3:34PM

Yes,

No other company EVER does anything original. Nintendo invented the wheel, irrigation, modern plumbing, the car, the airplane, the space shuttle. Nintendo invented EVERYTHING.

At least ToughGuy and pals have given Mario an excuse as to why he can't see his cock...and it's not because his belly is in the way.

Dirty @ Mar 7th 2008 3:34PM

Sure the Wii has innovative controls, but they do nothing with them. Waggle sucks and all the games are crap. My Wii just collects dust. Innovative yes, but also under utilized. Maybe another company will have the "balls" to let 3rd party publishers in on making good games for their systems.

I dont mind xbox controls for FPS. Playstations sticks are too close together.

Co @ Mar 7th 2008 3:37PM

"Yeah, but that game (Metroid Prime 3) set the standard for the best console FPS controls."

Yeah, and Medal of Honor: Heros 2 kills that control set up in every possible way.

Fernando Rocker @ Mar 7th 2008 3:38PM

Marry Me Mario:

I didn't say that Nintendo invented those things... what I say is that they are always in make that things mainstream, in the videogame industry.

Dirty:

Maybe your Wii is dusty because you are made of dirt. =p

Marry me Mario PSN: Killjebus @ Mar 7th 2008 3:52PM

Ok ToughGuy I will play your they did it first game.
CD format 3DO
Online out of the box Sega
Dual Analog Sony
Two varying speeds FFB Sony
3D console gaming Sony
Built-in FF Sony
DVD format Sony
In-game chat Sony
Built-in HDD Microsoft
Unified Online Service Microsoft
Interactive Webcam Sony
Standard Wireless controller Microsoft
Standard Wifi Sony
Blu-ray format Sony
Upgradable firmware Microsoft
DL movies and games on a console Microsoft
Standard Internet browser Sony
Ability to install other OS Sony
Omnidirectional microphone/web cam Sony

So you see ToughGuy, Nintendo is just ONE company. While they have been the 1st to do something on a console for many things....THEY ARE HARDLY THE ONLY ONES.

All three companies have made many, many valuable contributions for gamers over the years...and ALL of them deserve recognition for making our gaming experience what it is today.

COMPETITION IS A GOOD THING...IT BREEDS INNOVATION

Dash @ Mar 7th 2008 4:01PM

We will learn the truth if Sony all of the sudenlly releases the "Playstation Double Screen".

But yeah, every portable (be games, cel phones, PDAs, Blackberrys) in the world will have Touch Screen. The DS and iPhone are just selling too much not to follow, and it's just the best device for such systems (as mouses are for PCs).

License to ill @ Mar 7th 2008 5:01PM

"and Xbox 720 and PS4 WILL have IR Pointer and motion sensing".

I hope not, since I think wii controls suck...

Sir Fidlious Wong (Zeon Defense Force) @ Mar 7th 2008 5:01PM

"CD format 3DO"
NEC- Turbo Grafix (PC Engine)

"Dual Analog Sony"
Sega- Saturn Twin Sticks.. Virtual On

"Two varying speeds FFB Sony"
Umm, so?!?

"3D console gaming Sony"
Umm, so?!?

"Built-in FF Sony"
Umm, so?!?

"DVD format Sony"
Umm, so?!?

"In-game chat Sony"
PC... seriously, what the fuck?!?

"Interactive Webcam Sony"
Once again, PC. Lots of webcam toy games before EyeToy.

"Standard Wifi Sony"
Umm, by a fucking month... seriously.

"Blu-ray format Sony"
Umm, sooo?!?

... awww, fuck it. Whatever...

Curtis the Claw Game Master V2 @ Mar 7th 2008 5:33PM

"3D console gaming Sony"

The Sega Saturn came out before the Playstation. I would take the time to respong to your other ones but my guess is that you just guessed on all of the rest as well.

Marry me Mario PSN: Killjebus @ Mar 7th 2008 6:33PM

The Sega Saturn was designed as a 32bit 2D gaming platform.

Look Fidlious,

I wasnt bragging about who came out with what 1st, on top of that I was refering to consoles ONLY, not PC's.
I was pointing out to ToughGuy and his band of followers that Nintendo is not repsonsible for every single innovation in game consoles. That's it, plain and simple.

And I am sure I missed on a couple of those that I mentioned but I was at work and I just typed what came into my head from memory.

Doesn't anybody know that Sony has since filed another WAY better-looking and innovative patent with rotating screen piece and controls - ACTUAL controls instead of stupid touch-screen. and it flips so that the controls are in each hand when in game mode, and all the buttons are together in phone mode AND it goes sideways for TV mode.

And if all you care about is having a tiny phone like zoolander, get a stupid razor piece of trash. I want a bigger gaming and TV screen and internet browsing screen, and if it's as big as a PSP, I say i don't want anything smaller that - in fact, make it BIGGER! The bigger it is, better and bigger images, better gaming control, and it wont get lost.

http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220070123309%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20070123309&RS=DN/20070123309