Summary
Sony Interactive Entertainmenthas filed a patent for a new calendar system that will allow users to track game releases and related events. The patent publication comes in the midst oflayoffs at multiple Sony studios, though the filing details suggest that this calendar project has potentially been in the works for some time.
First established in 1993 in Tokyo, Japan,Sony Interactive Entertainmenthas become a staple in the video game and entertainment industries. The company has released a number of innovative technology updates over the years, and this new calendar system may pave the way for an improved player-experience in the future.
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According to a public patent publication, Sony Interactive Entertainment is working on a calendar system for use in video game computing and time management automation. While the publication was only released recently, the filing itself notes an initial international filing date of Jun 26, 2025, and images in the patent are sample-dated from 2022. New systemsoftware updates for the PS5often include useful features, and this new calendar system could potentially be added in a future patch, but it’s worth noting that companies file patents all the time that never actually get used.
Sony Calendar System Patent Images and Details
Details in Sony’s calendar patent reveal that the system has been filed as a data processing system for commercial purposes, et al., encompassing administration, management, and consumer functionality. Namely, the filing includes classification for use in video games and gaming systems, with an emphasis on time management, including calendars, reminders, and meetings. This suggests that this new calendar system may be used by players to set reminders for upcoming game releases, subscription renewals, or store sales, as well as schedule multiplayer gaming sessions and more.
A detailed look at how the calendar will appear to players once rolled out can be seen in Figure 2. In the image, an interactive UI display shows a month and day formatted calendar on one side and a table of events on the other side. Each tile in the right-hand column corresponds to an event on the left-side calendar, with each selectable event invoking a web page to play a game, purchase a product, or hot launch the user into a game. Examples shown in Figure 2 include a game release date, a store sale, and a game event that can be viewed via picture-in-picture display.
AsPS5 sales continue to rise,Sonyis working to keep fans happy with the platform. Interested fans will want to stay tuned for more updates.
PS5
Sony’s PlayStation 5 is part of the ninth console generation and debuted with a launch lineup that included Demon’s Souls and Astro’s Playroom. The console comes with a Blu-ray disc, although a digital-only edition is also available for a cheaper price.
