Sony files patent on emulation technology for ps2 games on ps3

At the moment, this is just a rumour, but it seems as if Sony have filed a patent to emulate the Graphics Synthesizer using the Cell and RSX, unlocking the final barrier for full PS2 backwards compatibility on the PS3. There seem to be lots of files floating around the net regarding this, as well as step-by-step details of how it is done, but sadly, it’s all in Japanese and I myself can’t read that.
If this is all true, lets just hope it comes to us in the version of a Firmware update of some sort, and not only in future models whilst us loyal followers get left bare handed… News source