Sony applies for a patent for 'a function that allows players participating in the game to be kicked by voting from viewers'
On October 19, 2021 local time, Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) filed a patent application with the US Patent Office for 'a function that can kick a specific player participating in the game by voting of viewers watching the distribution'. .. Whether or not to kick is determined not only by the viewer's vote but also by the bid amount from the viewer.
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The patent in question is below. The full text published by the US Patent Office after approval.
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The patent displays statistics such as the playing time, evaluation, and achievements of participating players regarding the game being distributed via what is called a 'cloud gaming system', and decides whether to kick the player by voting or bidding from the viewer. A system to do. The player side has no veto right for the kick, and if it is kicked, it may be reassigned to another game. Below is a rough overview.
Examples of choices displayed to the viewer are 'Remove Player from Game', 'Warn Player to Improve', and 'Provide Custom Message'. 'Keep in Game' and so on.
A vote from the viewer will determine if each player will be kicked. It is said that the voter turnout required for the kick to be established is 60%, but the votes from 'viewers with high skill level' will be weighted more. It is also possible for viewers to pay a fixed price or bid to decide whether or not to kick.
It is unclear whether SIE actually intends to implement the patent just by filing the patent application. Sony describes the system as 'useful for eliminating'griefing'that is detrimental to the game' and 'enhancing player functionality and interactivity.' However, game news site Kotaku claims that viewers who are malicious to a particular gender or race will be able to ruin the game, 'terrible ideas' and 'improving the environment for competitive games.' Rather than doing it, it's just a patent that puts money in Sony's pocket. '
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