Recently published patents show that Sony Computer Entertainment has considered the possibility of using stereoscopic 3D screen sharing.
The technology could provide an alternative to traditional split screen gaming by making it possible for two players to view separate images on the same screen.
“The present invention can apply to solve the issue of two-player split screen game where traditional screens are divided in two portions and players sit side-by-side and play a game watching one screen with both player perspectives each occupying one half of the screen,” reads one of the patents, which were spotted by Broke My Controller.
“The present invention can be configured to enable both players to see the full screen dimension of their game perspective. It also provides for less distraction as the present invention avoids the need for one layer to see the other player’s perspective on screen. Therefore, according to another aspect of the invention, a video game is provided to at least two players using a common display.”
Filed last July, the patents also carry a picture of 3D glasses with earphones, suggesting each player would receive their own audio signal.
