SONY GROUP CORPORATION Based on its Purpose, to "fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology," Sony aims to help build an inclusive future where everyone can share the moment, promoting accessibility with the theme of "Delivering innovation for an accessible future." Towards this goal, Sony intends to implement inclusive design that incorporates this perspective into their product commercialization processes by fiscal 2025.
The exhibit will showcase Sony's accessible products and various inclusive design initiatives, including Access(TM) controller for the PlayStation® 5 (PS5®) console, which can be customized to suit each player's needs, and Float Run off-ear headphones, which is designed with speakers floating in front of the ear to allow users to enjoy music and other audio entertainment while hearing ambient sounds around them naturally.
PlayStation 5 Console
The PS5 console features display and customization options like zoom, color correction and text size adjustments, a screen reader feature, closed captions, and chat transcription. In addition,
Access Controller for the PlayStation 5 Console
Developed in collaboration with the accessibility community, the Access controller features an expansive array of hardware and software customization options. It allows players with disabilities to create personalized control configurations using interchangeable button and stick caps, enabling longer and more comfortable gaming sessions. This customization caters to each player's unique strength, range of motion, and physical needs.
Float Run Off-Ear Wireless Headphones
Float Run has a novel headphone style that positions the speaker near, but without touching, the ear canal, while leaving the ear safely uncovered while still delivering a rich sound experience. The off-ear design of Float Run provides a comfortable fit and high sound quality without needing to insert anything in the ear and keeps you in touch with your surroundings. For extended comfort, a pressure-free design sits on the ears of the wearer, so runners can enjoy comfort for longer, and without disruption.
LinkBuds® Truly Wireless Earbuds
LinkBuds have been created with a unique open-ring design that lets users tune into the outside world whenever they want, without compromising the listening experience. The ring driver unit features an open central diaphragm for audio transparency, so chatting with friends and connecting to surroundings is easy. Because the earbuds are small, light and do not block ears, users can keep them in all the time, confident they will not miss ambient sounds from the environment even while listening to music or participating in online meetings. With Wide Area Tap*1, users can double or triple tap in front of either of their ears to adjust playback.
BRAVIA(TM) 4K OLED TV
BRAVIA offers a variety of accessibility features based on feedback from people with disabilities who want to use the TV more independently, including the TalkBack screen reader for initial settings, a menu timeout function that allows users to keep menus on the screen longer, and color inversion and grayscale modes for people with low vision or visual sensitivities.
Digital Cameras
A selection of Sony's digital cameras carry a Screen Reader Function*2 and an Enlarge Screen Function*3. Users can confirm menus and operation screens audibly instead of visually and can easily change the magnification of the screen display with the simple press of a button operation.
Retina Projection Camera kit
Sony created the retina projection camera kit "DSC-HX99 RNV kit" with a laser retinal projection technology that is less affected by eye's focusing ability. By combining Cyber-shot® "DSC-HX99" and
Xperia 1 V
Since 2021, Sony's software team has been playing a central role in improving a selection of original applications with input from employees with disabilities at
Self-fitting Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids (only in the U.S. market)
Sony launched two self-fitting OTC hearing aids*5 in the U.S. market in
Accessible Retail Display
Sony will showcase a storefront display with Braille and audio product description capabilities, created in cooperation with the
In addition to the above exhibits, Sony will hold Conference Sessions to showcase a selection of accessibility initiatives.
Delivering Innovation for an Accessible Future
Designing Tactile Dots for Sony's BRAVIA Products
From the
Sony's Solutions to Accessible Imaging
From the Imaging area, Sony will introduce initiatives that enable diverse users to express their creativity. In addition, Sony host a panel discussion about the importance of accessible content creation available for all creators with
Accessibility Innovations from
For further details on Sony's exhibit, please refer to the website.
*1To adjust the operation of your LinkBuds, tap between the beginning of the ear (fovea) and earlobe, and from the top of the ear (auricle) to below the earlobe.
*2Currently available on Alpha 7C II, Alpha 7CR, Alpha 7R V, Alpha 7 IV, Alpha 9 III, ILX-LR1, FX3, FX30, and Vlog camera ZV-1F, ZV-E1, ZV-1 II sold in
*3Available on Alpha 7C II, Alpha 7CR, Alpha 9 III.
*4The RETISSA NEOVIEWER is not medical equipment and is not intended to treat or assist in specific diseases or to correct vision. It may be difficult to recognize images depending on the part and degree of impairment (such as when the function of the retina is degraded).
*5FDA cleared as OTC self-fitting hearing aid intended to amplify sound for individuals 18 years of age or older with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment.
*6Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.
*7Sony | Hearing control app - Use app on smartphone to personalize settings. Download app at Google Play and the
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