Kotaku
Two new patent applications have shown up on the United States Patent and Trademark Office website. According to Kotakuite Psyclone, Both were filed by Nintendo of America in July 2004 but didn't show up on the website until today.
The first application deals with a voice converting system for "remote video game play." Think Nintendogs, but taken one step further by displaying the spoken words in actual text. Moreover, the text changes and is given distinct characteristics depending on how the words are uttered. For example, if you speak a word more loudly than others, it will appear in large font.
The other application is voice chat having "amplitude-based virtual ranging." What does that mean? If your character is far away and I want to say something to you, I have to speak more loudly so my voice actually carries over to you.
Both applications sound interesting. Whether they see the light of day or be a part of the Revolution, who the heck knows? Not me. I'm just curious why both involve shouting.
Full Report Here [US Patent Office] Thanks, Psyclone!
