The patent is titled “Tracking Unique In-Game Digital Assets Using Tokens on a Distributed Ledger”. Some individuals suggest that this indicates that Sony may have future plans that include the tracking of digital assets in video games using tokens. These digital assets may include in-game items or characters and digital media of gameplay moments, like video clips or images. 

In addition, the patent includes diagrams outlining the process of tracking changes in ownership, visual appearance, or metadata. Sony’s patent explains how individuals often enjoy owning or using physical items related to celebrities or activities. 

Kenichiro Yoshida is a Japanese businessman who is currently the chief executive officer of Sony. He began this role in April 2018, succeeding Kazuo Hirai, prior to which Yoshida was the company’s chief financial officer. Yoshida joined Sony in 1987, and worked across the company’s subsidiaries in the US and Japan.