Sony patents system for viewer interaction on livestreams

Sony has received a US patent for a system that enables livestream viewers to interact directly with a streamer’s game screen. The patent outlines features such as a viewer-controlled cursor for pointing out elements, sending reactions that the streamer can feel as controller vibrations, and allowing viewers limited in-game actions. Only one cursor appears at a time, and access rotates among viewers. Sony has not announced any plans to bring these features to PlayStation consoles.

• Patent enables viewers to control a cursor on streamer's screen
• System includes haptic feedback for streamer from viewer reactions
• Viewers can take certain in-game actions defined by publishers
• Participation rotates among viewers based on engagement points
• No announcement on PlayStation integration yet