Sony Patented System for Self-Repair of PlayStation with AI

According to patent documentation, the AI server is to monitor connected devices and analyze incoming diagnostic data. If a malfunction is detected, the system can generate personal program code for checking or fixing the firmware on the fly and send it to the console without the need for the user to contact support. If automatic troubleshooting is not possible, the report is redirected to the company's engineers.

The documents note that the proposed approach is designed to reduce the number of warranty claims and the load on the service department. The patent also allows for the use of a similar system for other Sony brand devices, including TVs, cameras, and headphones.

At the same time, it became known about the publication of a Sony patent application for a game controller that acts as an intermediary for payment. The technology describes receiving payment details from a nearby smartphone to purchase games and add-ons in the digital store without manually entering card data.

The fact of filing and registering patent applications does not confirm the company's intention to implement these functions in existing or future devices.