EA Opens 23 Accessibility Patents to Developers for Free Use

The gaming giant expands its 2021 pledge, offering tools for photosensitivity analysis and advanced speech recognition to promote inclusivity.

Electronic Arts has made 23 new accessibility-related patents open-source, bringing its total to 38 since launching its patent pledge in 2021.
The newly available technologies include personalized speech recognition systems, expressive text-to-speech tools, and photosensitivity analysis plugins.
EA's IRIS plugin for Unreal Engine 5 helps developers identify and address photosensitivity issues in real time during game development.
The patents aim to assist players with disabilities, such as speech impairments or photosensitivity, by improving in-game interactions and reducing barriers.
EA plans to continue its inclusivity efforts through accessible design workshops and expanded testing capabilities for future innovations.