Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a new patent suggesting a potential introduction of emojis for VR, which could simplify and personalize communication in virtual reality.
As per the patent's description, in different virtual reality environments, users may encounter unfamiliar communication methods, including typing and talking, among others. However, these methods may vary across different games and environments, potentially causing confusion for users and Sony's patent aims to address this challenge.
In the patent, Sony outlines a user-defined cue that can be created with a gesture or motion detected by the VR device. The cue is linked to a customized instruction and stored in memory.