The five open patents of EA involve many aspects, such as fast communication, image adjustment, personalized audio and so on, including the widely acclaimed Apex Hero Ping system. It allows players to customize the message panel and deliver important information quickly.
Marking system interface
ChrisBruzzo, vice president of EA's marketing business and active game experience, said that opening barrier-free patents can help other game developers understand the technical principles, and at the same time advocate more manufacturers to share related patented technologies, which will eventually benefit players everywhere.
Bruzzo also thinks it is meaningful for ordinary players to open these patents. For example, the marking system of "Apex Hero" allows players to communicate smoothly without words. This function is very useful for introverts, and can also avoid sexism and hate speech.
Although this open technology is already a heavy news, EA said that not only these five patented technologies will be opened, but more patented technologies may be opened in the future, which is even more exciting. This decision will definitely promote the development of games, and more disabled people will benefit from these technologies.