Form 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of March 2007
Commission File Number: 001-06439
SONY CORPORATION
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
1-7-1 KONAN, MINATO-KU, TOKYO, 108-0075, JAPAN
(Address of principal executive offices)
The registrant files annual reports under cover of Form 20-F.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F,
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
Yes No X
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b):82-______
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SONY CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ Nobuyuki Oneda
(Signature)
Nobuyuki Oneda
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: March 02, 2007
List of materials
Documents attached hereto:
i) Press release announcing: Immersion and Sony Computer Entertainment Conclude
Litigation and Enter into Business Agreement
Joint Press Release
Immersion and Sony Computer Entertainment Conclude Litigation and Enter into
Business Agreement
SAN JOSE and FOSTER CITY, Calif., March 1, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) - Immersion
Corporation, (Nasdaq: IMMR), a leading developer and licensor of touch feedback
technology, and Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) today announced the companies
have agreed to conclude their patent litigation at the U.S. Court of Appeals for
the Federal Circuit and have entered into a new business agreement to explore
the inclusion of Immersion technology in PlayStation format products.
"We are pleased to have put this litigation behind us," said Immersion CEO
Victor Viegas. "Our new business agreement with Sony Computer Entertainment is
specifically intended to enable advanced vibration capability for the benefit of
the PlayStation gaming community. We are happy to provide our technology in this
regard and hope to make technical proposals very soon with respect to use of our
technology in the PlayStation products."
Immersion will receive the amount of the judgment entered by the District Court,
which includes damages, pre-judgment interest, costs, and interest, in addition
to retaining compulsory license fees ordered by the District Court which were
already paid. Terms of the business agreement between the parties provide SCE
with certain new rights with respect to Immersion's patent portfolio. Additional
financial terms are not being disclosed. The conclusion of this litigation and
the agreement will have no material impact on Sony's consolidated earnings
forecast announced on January 30, 2007.
"We look forward to exploring with Immersion exciting new ways to bring the
largest and best range of gameplay experiences to our customers," said Kazuo
Hirai, President and Group Chief Operating Officer, Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc. "We are very excited about our new partnership with Immersion and the
potential for new and innovative products incorporating their technologies."
About Immersion (www.immersion.com)
Founded in 1993, Immersion Corporation is a recognized leader in developing,
licensing, and marketing digital touch technology and products. Using
Immersion's advanced touch feedback technology, electronic user interfaces can
be made more productive, compelling, entertaining, or safer. Immersion's
technology is deployed across automotive, entertainment, industrial controls,
medical training, mobility, and three-dimensional simulation markets.
Immersion's patent portfolio includes over 600 issued or pending patents in the
U.S. and other countries.
About SCEA
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment
lifestyle with its PlayStation(R) and PS one(TM) game console, the
PlayStation(R)2 and PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment systems and the
PSP(R) (PlayStation (R)Portable) system.
Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment
America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes,
markets and distributes software for the PS one game console, the PlayStation 2
and PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment systems and the PSP system for the
North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif. Sony Computer Entertainment
America Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
About SCEI
Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of
consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI)
manufacturers, distributes and markets the PlayStation(R) game console, the
PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)
Portable) handheld entertainment system and the PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM))
system. PlayStation has revolutionized home entertainment by introducing
advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the
PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP is a new
handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-
quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3 is an advanced
computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor with super
computer like power. SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer
Entertainment America Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony
Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes
software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in
the respective markets worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc. is an independent business unit of the Sony Group.
Immersion and the Immersion logo are trademarks of Immersion Corporation.
"PlayStation" and "PLAYSTATION" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer
Entertainment, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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