The patent was published by Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Japanese division and shows a PS4-esque controller with a screen in the centre.
Only the controller is part of the patent, suggesting it would be used to slot a mobile screen in the centre.
Sony has reportedly patented a new controller for use with mobile devices.
PlayStation controllers are already compatible with mobile devices via Bluetooth, but this new patent would be in-line with third party controllers that bookend the mobile device.