JP2017107305A - Digital content distribution system, method and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To facilitate continuous distribution of a digital content by a user.SOLUTION: A digital content distribution system is configured to: store redistribution request information in association with each of a plurality of users; distribute a first digital content provided by a distribution user in response to a request from each of a plurality of viewing users; receive the redistribution request for the distribution user input by each of the plurality of viewing users; update the redistribution request information corresponding to the distribution user on the basis of the received redistribution request; present the redistribution request information to the distribution user; and reset the redistribution request corresponding to the distribution user upon commencement of the distribution of a second digital content provided by the distribution user.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a system, method, and program for distributing digital content.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are systems in which other users can input evaluation information for digital content such as moving images distributed by users. For example, Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2015-141646 discloses that support information by other users for images posted by SNS participating users is received and the number of times support information is received is displayed for each participating user. Such evaluation information can be an incentive for users to distribute digital content.

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  However, although evaluation information for individual digital contents such as support information for the posted image described above can be a temporary incentive, it cannot be said that the distribution of the digital contents is continuously promoted to the user. On the other hand, in a communication platform such as SNS, promoting user activities such as distribution of digital contents leads to activation of communication between users, and can make the platform attractive. Therefore, it is desired to realize a mechanism that can continuously promote the distribution of digital contents.

  An embodiment of the present invention has an object of promoting continuous digital content distribution by a user. Other objects of the embodiments of the present invention will become apparent by referring to the entire specification.

  A system according to an embodiment of the present invention is a system for distributing digital content, a storage device that stores redistribution request information in association with each of a plurality of distribution users including a first distribution user, and 1 Or a plurality of computer processors, wherein the one or more computer processors are responsive to a request from each of a plurality of viewing users in response to executing readable instructions. Distributing the first digital content provided by the user; receiving a redistribution request for the first distribution user input by each of the plurality of viewing users; and based on the received redistribution request A step of updating redistribution request information corresponding to the first distribution user stored in the storage device. A step of presenting redistribution request information corresponding to the first distribution user to the first distribution user, and starting distribution of the second digital content provided by the first distribution user. In response, the step of resetting the redistribution request information corresponding to the first distribution user is executed.

  A method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a method for distributing digital content that is executed by one or a plurality of computers, and is a redistribution request in association with each of a plurality of distribution users including a first distribution user. Storing information in a storage device; delivering first digital content provided by the first delivery user in response to a request from each of the plurality of viewing users; and Receiving a redistribution request for the first distribution user input by each, and redistribution request information corresponding to the first distribution user stored in the storage device based on the received redistribution request A redistribution request corresponding to the first distribution user with respect to the first distribution user; Providing information, and resetting redistribution request information corresponding to the first distribution user in response to the start of distribution of the second digital content provided by the first distribution user. .

  A program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a program for distributing digital content, and is at least one in a storage device that stores redistribution request information in association with each of a plurality of distribution users including the first distribution user. In response to a request from each of a plurality of viewing users to the one or more computers in response to being executed on one or more computers accessible to the department Distributing the first digital content to the storage device, receiving a redistribution request for the first distribution user input by each of the plurality of viewing users, and receiving the redistribution request in the storage device Updating redistribution request information corresponding to the stored first distribution user; In response to the step of presenting redistribution request information corresponding to the first distribution user to the first distribution user and the start of distribution of the second digital content provided by the first distribution user, Resetting the redistribution request information corresponding to the first distribution user.

  Various embodiments of the present invention may facilitate continuous digital content delivery by a user.

1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a network including a distribution system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing functions of a distribution system 10. FIG. The figure which shows an example of the information managed in the user management table 411. The figure which shows an example of the information managed in the delivery management table. The flowchart which shows an example of a content delivery process. The figure which shows an example of the main screen. The figure which shows an example of the delivery preparation screen. The figure which shows an example of the delivery screen. The figure which shows an example of the viewing-and-listening screen 90. FIG. The figure which shows an example of the redelivery request | requirement screen 110. FIG. The figure which shows an example of the request information notification object 120. FIG. The figure which shows an example of my page screen. The figure which shows an example of the user page screen. The figure which shows an example of the redelivery notice object 150. FIG.

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a network including a distribution system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the distribution system 10 is connected to a plurality of user terminals 30 (30-1, 30-2,... 30-N) via a network 20 such as the Internet, A content distribution service that distributes digital content such as moving images, music, and applications (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “content”) to the plurality of user terminals 30 is provided.

  The distribution system 10 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in FIG. 1, a CPU (computer processor) 11, a main memory 12, a user I / F 13, a network I / F 14, and storage (memory). Device) 15, and these components are electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

  The CPU 11 reads various programs stored in the storage 15 or the like into the main memory 12 and executes various instructions included in the programs. The main memory 12 is configured by, for example, a DRAM.

  The user I / F 13 includes various input / output devices for exchanging information with the user. The user I / F 13 includes, for example, an information input device such as a keyboard and a pointing device (for example, a mouse and a touch panel), a voice input device such as a microphone, and an image input device such as a camera. The user I / F 13 includes an information output device such as a display, and an audio output device such as a speaker.

  The network I / F 14 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various types of communication software, and combinations thereof, and is configured to realize wired or wireless communication via the network 20 or the like.

  The storage 15 is configured by, for example, a magnetic disk, a flash memory, or the like. The storage 15 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the distribution system 10 can be configured using a plurality of computers each having the hardware configuration described above. For example, the distribution system 10 can be configured by one or a plurality of server devices.

  The distribution system 10 configured as described above has functions as a web server and an application server, and executes various processes in response to requests from a web browser installed in the user terminal 30 and other applications. Then, screen data (for example, HTML data), control data, and the like corresponding to the result of the processing are transmitted to the user terminal 30. On the user terminal 30, a web page based on the received data and other screens are displayed.

  The user terminal 30 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in FIG. 1, a CPU (computer processor) 31, a main memory 32, a user I / F 33, a network I / F 34, and storage (memory) Device) 35, and these components are electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

  The CPU 31 reads various programs stored in the storage 35 and the like into the main memory 32 and executes various instructions included in the programs. The main memory 32 is configured by, for example, a DRAM.

  The user I / F 33 is various input / output devices for exchanging information with the user. The user I / F 33 includes, for example, an information input device such as a keyboard and a pointing device (for example, a mouse and a touch panel), a voice input device such as a microphone, and an image input device such as a camera. The user I / F 33 includes an information output device such as a display, and an audio output device such as a speaker.

  The network I / F 34 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various types of communication software, and combinations thereof, and is configured to realize wired or wireless communication via the network 20 or the like.

  The storage 35 is configured by, for example, a magnetic disk, a flash memory, or the like. The storage 35 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like. The program stored in the storage 35 may include various applications downloaded and installed from the application market or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the user terminal 30 may be configured as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a wearable device, a personal computer, a game dedicated terminal, or the like.

  The user of the user terminal 30 configured as described above performs content distribution provided by the distribution system 10 by executing communication with the distribution system 10 via a web browser or other application installed in the storage 35 or the like. You can use the service.

  Next, functions of the distribution system 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the functions of the distribution system 10. As shown in the figure, the distribution system 10 includes an information storage management unit 41 that stores and manages various information, a basic function control unit 43 that controls basic functions of a content distribution service, and a content distribution control that controls the distribution of content. A redistribution request to a user (distribution user) who distributes content, and a redistribution request / evaluation management unit 47 that manages evaluation of the content. These functions are realized by the cooperation of hardware such as the CPU 11 and the main memory 12 and various programs and data stored in the storage 15 and the like. For example, the functions are read into the main memory 12. This is realized by the CPU 11 executing instructions included in the program. 2 may be realized by the cooperation of the distribution system 10 and the user terminal 30, or may be realized by the user terminal 30.

  The information storage management unit 41 stores and manages various types of information in the storage 15 and the like, and the information includes information on a user management table 411 and a distribution management table 412 as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of information managed in the user management table 411. The user management table 411 manages information related to users of the content distribution service. As shown in the figure, the user management table 411 is associated with a “user ID” that identifies an individual user, and the basic user information such as account name, age, and gender. “Basic information” that is information, “Distribution history information” that is information regarding the history of content distribution by this user, “Viewing history information” that is information regarding the viewing history of content distributed by other users by this user, and this user "Number of redistribution requests" indicating the number of redistribution requests executed for, "Redistribution request user information", which is information related to other users who executed the redistribution requests, and others that this user is following Information such as “Follow user information”, which is information related to the user, is managed. The redistribution request user information includes information (for example, user ID) that identifies another user who has executed the redistribution request.

  Among the information managed in the user management table 411, as basic information, information input by the user at the time of new registration (account creation) or the like is set, and then in accordance with an instruction from the user Updated as appropriate. Also, the distribution history information and the viewing history information are updated as appropriate according to the content distribution and viewing by the user. Further, the follow user information is appropriately updated in accordance with an instruction from the user (follow of another user or an instruction to cancel the follow).

  In this embodiment, the number of redistribution requests and the redistribution request user information in the user management table 411 are updated in accordance with the execution of the redistribution request by another user and the distribution (redistribution) of the content by this user. . Details of processing related to the redistribution request will be described later.

  FIG. 4 shows an example of information managed in the distribution management table 412. The distribution management table 412 manages information related to content distribution by the user, and as illustrated, “distribution user ID” that identifies a distribution user who distributes content in association with “distribution ID” that identifies individual distribution. Information such as “distribution title” of this distribution, “distribution status” of this distribution, and “evaluation information” which is information related to evaluation input from other users for this distribution (content) is managed. The distribution status may include, for example, information such as the number of viewing users (current value, maximum value, etc.) who view the content to be distributed, and the distribution duration.

  Of the information managed in the distribution management table 412, the distribution ID, the distribution user ID, and the distribution title are set when content distribution is started. Further, the distribution status and the evaluation information are updated as appropriate during execution of content distribution.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the basic function control unit 43 of the distribution system 10 executes various processes related to the control of the basic function of the content distribution service. For example, the basic function control unit 43 transmits HTML data or control data of various screens related to the basic function to the user terminal 30, and responds to an operation input by the user via the screen displayed on the user terminal 30. Various processes are executed, and HTML data or control data corresponding to the result of the process is transmitted to the user terminal 30. The basic functions controlled by the basic function control unit 43 include, for example, login authentication, billing control, user management (for example, update of the user management table 411), and distribution management (for example, update of the distribution management table 412). Etc. are included.

  In the present embodiment, the basic function control unit 43 may be configured to present a plurality of distributed contents to the user. For example, the basic function control unit 43 may present a plurality of contents scheduled for distribution and / or being distributed to the user in various formats. In the present embodiment, the basic function control unit 43 can preferentially present content provided by a specific user to a user who has input a redistribution request to the specific user. For example, the basic function control unit 43 can display the content provided by the specific user at the top (above) of the list, or can be displayed as identifiable as recommended content.

  The content distribution control unit 45 of the distribution system 10 executes various processes related to content distribution control in the content distribution service. For example, the content distribution control unit 45 distributes digital content provided by the distribution user in response to requests from each of the plurality of viewing users. Specifically, for example, the content distribution control unit 45 receives digital content from the user terminal 30 of the distribution user, and transmits the received digital content to the user terminal 30 of the viewing user.

  Here, the digital content distributed in the present embodiment may include various electronic contents. For example, digital content includes moving images, music, and applications. In addition, the moving image includes a captured moving image input via an input device such as a camera and a microphone of the user terminal 30 of the distribution user, and a screen output via an output device such as a display and a speaker of the user terminal 30 A moving image corresponding to sound (hereinafter, also referred to as “screen moving image”) is included. Further, such a captured moving image and a screen moving image are distributed (in real time) at the same time as input / output in the user terminal 30 of the distribution user, or are temporarily stored in the distribution system 10 (for example, the storage 15) and then non-real time. Can be delivered to.

  The redistribution request / evaluation management unit 47 executes various processes relating to management of redistribution requests and content evaluation. For example, the redistribution request / evaluation management unit 47 receives a redistribution request for a distribution user input by each of a plurality of viewing users, and redistribution request corresponding to the distribution user based on the received redistribution request. The information is updated and the redistribution request information is presented to the distribution user. Further, the redistribution request / evaluation management unit 47 resets the redistribution request information corresponding to the distribution user in response to the start of distribution of the digital content provided by the distribution user.

  In this embodiment, the redistribution request / evaluation management unit 47 can present the redistribution request information via a push notification. Further, the redistribution request / evaluation management unit 47 can present the redistribution request information via the user page (my page) of the distribution user. In the embodiment of the present invention, methods for presenting redistribution request information are not limited to these methods, and various presentation modes can be applied.

  In the present embodiment, the redistribution request / evaluation management unit 47 presents the redistribution request information at the first timing at the first timing, and thereafter, when the digital content is not distributed by the distribution user, The redistribution request information at the second timing can be presented at the second timing. The first timing may include a timing at which the distribution of the digital content is finished. Thus, in the present embodiment, presentation of redistribution request information to a distribution user can be executed a plurality of times. In the embodiment of the present invention, presentation of redistribution request information may be executed by applying various rules. For example, the timing for presenting the redistribution request information may be a fixed timing determined in advance, or may be a variable timing based on other information such as the redistribution request information. For example, the redistribution request information may be presented at a timing when the number of redistribution requests reaches a predetermined number.

  In the present embodiment, the redistribution request / evaluation management unit 47 may be configured to accept a redistribution request input by each of a plurality of viewing users when the viewing of digital content is terminated. In addition, the redistribution request / evaluation management unit 47 can be configured to accept a redistribution request input via a user page of the distribution user. As described above, in the present embodiment, reception of a redistribution request can be executed via a plurality of routes having different timings and / or means (screens and the like). In the embodiment of the present invention, the method for receiving a redistribution request is not limited to these methods, and various reception modes can be applied.

  In the present embodiment, the redistribution request / evaluation management unit 47 may be configured to receive evaluation information for digital content input by each of a plurality of viewing users. In the present embodiment, the redistribution request / evaluation management unit 47 may be configured to receive evaluation information input by each of a plurality of viewing users during viewing of digital content. In the embodiment of the present invention, methods for receiving evaluation information are not limited to these methods, and various reception modes can be applied.

  In the present embodiment, the redistribution request / evaluation management unit 47 receives redistribution notice information from a distribution user, specifies a viewing user who has input a redistribution request for the distribution user based on the redistribution request information, and accepts it. The redelivery notice information may be configured to be presented to the identified viewing user.

  Next, the operation of the distribution system 10 of this embodiment having such a function will be described using a specific example. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of content distribution processing executed by the distribution system 10. As described above, the type of digital content distributed in the content distribution service of the present embodiment is not particularly limited, but hereinafter, a case where a screen video corresponding to the output screen / output sound of the user terminal 30 is distributed in real time. This will be described as an example. Note that such distribution of screen animation is sometimes referred to as “screen live distribution” or the like.

  In the content distribution process, first, as shown in FIG. 5, content distribution is started in response to a user instruction (step S100). The distribution start instruction by the user is given via a screen for content distribution service displayed on the user terminal 30. First, a specific example of a screen for content distribution service according to the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of the main screen 60 that is a starting point when the user of the content distribution service uses the service. The main screen 60 is displayed when, for example, an application for content distribution service is started on the user terminal 30 or the user terminal 30 accesses a website for content distribution service provided by the distribution system 10 via a web browser. This is displayed when

  As shown in FIG. 6, the main screen 60 has a recommended area 61 for displaying recommended contents and a content list area 62 for displaying a list of contents being distributed, and a basic menu area 100 is arranged at the lower end. ing. Information related to the content displayed in the recommended area 61 and the content list area 62 includes a title of the content (distribution title, which is displayed as “YYY”, “XXX”, etc. in the example of FIG. 6), and distribution user information. Is included. The user can start viewing the content by selecting any of the content displayed in the recommended area 61 and the content list area 62.

  Here, in the recommended area 61 and / or the content list area 62, the content of the distribution user to whom the user has input the redistribution request is displayed with priority. For example, the content of such a distribution user is displayed in the recommended area 61 or displayed above the content list area 62.

  The basic menu area 100 is configured by a menu that is a basis for using the content distribution service, and is similarly arranged on main screens other than the main screen 60. Specifically, the basic menu area 100 includes a main menu 102 for displaying the main screen 60, a search menu 104 for searching for users and contents, a distribution menu 106 for starting distribution of contents, A notification menu 108 for displaying a notification for the user and a my page menu 109 for displaying its own user page (my page) are configured.

  When the user selects the search menu 104, for example, a search screen for searching for a user or content using a keyword or the like is displayed. In addition, when the user selects the My Page menu 109, a My Page screen that displays the user's own user page (My Page) is displayed, and the user can view and edit his / her basic information, for example, via the screen. It is also possible to browse the distribution history and viewing history. Details of the My Page screen will be described later.

  When the user selects the distribution menu 106, a distribution preparation screen 70 illustrated in FIG. 7 is displayed on the user terminal 30. As shown in the figure, the distribution preparation screen 70 includes a title input area 72 for inputting a distribution title and a distribution start button 74 displayed as “Start distribution!”, And a basic menu area 100 is provided at the lower end. Has been placed. The distribution preparation screen 70 is a screen for the user to instruct the start of content distribution.

  When the user selects a distribution start button 74 after inputting a desired distribution title (for example, “Live distribution of game X!”) In the title input area 72, the distribution preparation screen 70 is closed, and the content ( (Screen animation) distribution starts. Specifically, a screen video corresponding to the output screen / output sound of the user terminal 30 is transmitted to the distribution system 10, and the screen video is transmitted to the user terminal 30 of the viewing user in response to the request of the viewing user. Become so. The operation during distribution of such content will be described later. Note that a new record is created in the distribution management table 412 in response to the start of distribution.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 5, when the distribution of the content is started, the re-distribution request information is reset (step S105). Specifically, the number of redistribution requests and redistribution request user information corresponding to the distribution user in the user management table 411 are reset, for example, an initial value (for example, value zero) is set for the number of redistribution requests, and redistribution is performed. Requested user information is cleared. As described above, the redistribution request information (the number of redistribution requests and the redistribution request user information) is reset every time content is distributed.

  Until the distribution user finishes distributing the content (during the distribution of the content), the evaluation information for the content by the viewing user and the re-distribution request from the viewing user are received (step S110-). S130). The operation during content distribution will be described below.

  FIG. 8 shows an example of a distribution screen 80 displayed on the user terminal 30 of the distribution user during content distribution. The distribution screen 80 is displayed when the distribution start button 74 is selected and the distribution preparation screen 70 is closed. In the present embodiment, during distribution of content, a program such as an application for content distribution service operates in the background, and the output area 210 corresponding to the entire screen of the distribution screen 80 includes, for example, an OS home screen or , The screen of another application that is running is displayed.

  In the distribution screen 80, as shown in FIG. 8, a comment input area 82 at the upper end of the screen, a camera image display area 84 at the lower left side thereof, and a setting button 86 and an end button 88 at the lower right corner of the screen are respectively output areas 210. It is arranged so as to overlap. The comment input area 82 is configured so that the user can input a comment such as a character string. The camera image display area 84 displays an image (specifically, for example, a video of the distribution user) input via the front camera of the distribution user's user terminal 30 or the like.

  When the user selects the setting button 86, various distribution settings can be performed via a setting screen (not shown). For example, settings such as microphone invalidation (mute), camera invalidation (including non-display of the camera image display area 84), comment viewing, comment column non-display (comment input area 82 non-display), and the like are performed. be able to. Here, “view comment” is a setting for browsing a comment input by the distribution user and a comment input by the viewing user.

  Here, the comment input area 82, the camera image display area 84, the setting button 86, and the end button 88 are widget-type objects controlled by an application for a content distribution service that operates in the background. The user taps an area other than the objects 82, 84, 86, and 88 in the entire output area 210 of the distribution screen 80, thereby performing an operation (OS or OS) via the screen displayed in the output area 210. , Operations on other applications that are running can be executed. Further, the user can change the display position (move the object) by performing a slide operation or the like on the comment input area 82 and the camera image display area 84.

  FIG. 9 is an example of a viewing screen 90 displayed on the user terminal 30 of the viewing user. For example, the viewing user selects a desired content from the content displayed in the recommended area 61 and the content list area 62 of the main screen 60 or the desired content from the contents searched through the search menu 104. The content to be viewed can be selected by selecting the content, and a viewing screen 90 for displaying the corresponding content (screen video) is displayed on the user terminal 30 of the viewing user according to the selection of such content. The

  As shown in FIG. 9, the viewing screen 90 has the same screen configuration as the distribution screen 80. Specifically, the output area 210 is displayed on the entire screen in the same manner as the distribution screen 80, and the comment input area 82 and A camera image display area 84 is superimposed and a setting button 92, an end button 94, and a support button 96 displaying “Like” are arranged in the lower right corner. Thus, the viewing screen 90 has the same output area 210 as the distribution screen 80, and an output screen on the user terminal 30 of the distribution user is displayed via the output area 210.

  The viewing user can change the display position of the comment input area 82 and the camera image display area 84 by performing a slide operation or the like. When the user selects the setting button 92, various viewing settings can be made via a setting screen (not shown). For example, settings such as camera image non-display (camera image display area 84 non-display), comment viewing, comment column non-display (comment input area 82 non-display), and the like can be performed.

  The evaluation information in step S110 in the flowchart of FIG. 5 is received via the viewing screen 90. Specifically, when the viewing user selects the support button 96 on the viewing screen 90, the distribution system 10 receives support from the viewing user as evaluation information for the content (screen moving image). Specifically, the evaluation information of the distribution management table 412 is updated, and for example, “the number of support receptions” as the evaluation information is added. Further, in accordance with the selection of the support button 96 by the viewing user, a predetermined animation display (for example, an animation display in which a predetermined item object is inserted) is superimposed on the output area 210 and executed. The animation display is also reflected in the output area 210 of the distribution screen 80 and the output area 210 of the viewing screen 90 of other viewing users.

  The acceptance of the redistribution request in step S120 in the flowchart of FIG. 5 is executed when the viewing user finishes viewing the content. Specifically, when the viewing user selects the end button 94 on the viewing screen 90, a redistribution request screen 110 illustrated in FIG. 10 is displayed, and the distribution system 10 sends a redistribution request via the redistribution request screen 110. Accept.

  In the redistribution request screen 110, information (for example, an image and an account name) relating to a distribution user is displayed at the top of the screen, and a request number display object 112 and a request object 114 are disposed below the redistribution request screen 110 ing. The request number display object 112 displays the number of redistribution requests being executed for the distribution user at this time (when the redistribution request screen 110 is displayed). The number of redistribution requests is managed in the user management table 411. For example, when another viewing user finishes viewing and executes a redistribution request before the viewing user finishes viewing, the number of redistribution requests based on the execution of the redistribution request is It is displayed on the request number display object 112.

  When the viewing user selects the request object 114, the distribution system 10 receives a redistribution request for the distribution user. Specifically, the number of redistribution requests and the redistribution request user information in the user management table 411 are updated. Further, the value of the redistribution request number displayed in the request number display object 112 is also updated.

  Here, the number of redistribution requests that can be executed by one viewing user via the redistribution request screen 110 may be limited to one or two or more specific times. Further, the redistribution request may be executed without setting an upper limit of the number of requests.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 5, in this way, during the distribution of the content, the evaluation information and the redistribution request for the content are accepted, and then the distribution of the content is terminated according to the instruction of the distribution user (step S130). Specifically, when the distribution user selects the end button 88 on the distribution screen 80 in FIG. 8, the distribution of content by the distribution user is terminated.

  When the content distribution is completed, next, the distribution user is notified of redistribution request information for the distribution user (step S140), and the content distribution processing is ended. FIG. 11 shows an example of the request information notification object 120 displayed on the user terminal 30 of the distribution user when the distribution of the content is finished. As shown in the figure, the request information notification object 120 displays the number of redistribution requests at that time (when the object 120 is displayed). Here, in addition to the number of redistribution requests, at least a part of the redistribution request user information (for example, information on a user having a higher number of requests) may be displayed. The request information notification object 120 is displayed using a push notification mechanism.

  When the distribution user does not start the next (new) content distribution after notifying the re-distribution request information at the end of the content distribution, the re-distribution request information is notified to the distribution user again in the same manner. The For example, the request information notification object 120 that displays the number of redistribution requests at the time when 24 hours have passed and / or 72 hours have passed since the first notification (notification at the end of content delivery). , Displayed using the push notification mechanism.

  In addition to such push notification, the redistribution request information is presented to the distribution user via the distribution user's user page. FIG. 12 shows an example of a My Page screen 130 that displays the user's own user page (My Page). The My Page screen 130 is displayed in response to, for example, selecting the My Page menu 109 in the basic menu area 100. As shown in the figure, information about the user (for example, an image and an account name) is displayed at the top of the screen. Below that, a basic information area 132, a viewing history display area 134, and a distribution history display area 135 are provided. In the basic information area 132, information on other users that the user is following (for example, the number of followers), information on other users (followers) who are following the user (for example, the number of followers) And an editing menu for editing basic information of the user. The viewing history display area 134 displays a list of contents viewed by the user based on viewing history information in the user management table 411.

  In the distribution history display area 135 of the my page screen 130, a list of contents distributed by the user based on the distribution history information of the user management table 411 is displayed. In the distribution history display area 135, as shown in FIG. 12, a request information notification object 136 for displaying the number of redistribution requests for the user is superimposed. As described above, the presentation of the redistribution request information to the distribution user is realized by displaying the user's own user page (my page) in addition to the presentation using the push notification.

  In addition to the redistribution request screen 110 illustrated in FIG. 10, the redistribution request to the distribution user is input via the user page of the distribution user. FIG. 13 shows an example of a user page screen 140 that displays a user page of another user. The user page screen 140 is displayed, for example, by selecting a desired user from among the users searched through the search menu 104 in the basic menu area 100, and as shown in the figure, information about the user (for example, , Image and account name) are displayed, and a basic information area 142 and a distribution history display area 144 are provided below it. The basic information area 142 is for information related to other users that the user is following (for example, the number of followers), information regarding the followers of the user (for example, the number of followers), and following the user. Follow button etc. are included.

In the distribution history display area 144 of the user page screen 140, a list of contents distributed by the user based on the distribution history information of the user management table 411 is displayed. In the distribution history display area 144, as shown in FIG. 13, a request information notification object 146 for displaying the number of redistribution requests for the user and a request object 148 are arranged in a superimposed manner. The user can execute a redistribution request for this user by selecting the request object 148. As described above, the redistribution request for the distribution user is executed via the user page of the distribution user in addition to the redistribution request screen 110 when the viewing of the content is terminated.

  In addition, the distribution system 10 is configured such that a distribution user can give notice of redistribution of content (next distribution) to other users. For example, the user page is configured such that the corresponding user can register (post) redistribution notice information (for example, including the distribution date and time). When the distribution user registers the redistribution notice information in the user page, the distribution system 10 identifies the user who has executed the redistribution request for the distribution user (refer to the redistribution request user information in the user management table 411). Redistribution notice information is notified to the identified user.

  FIG. 14 shows an example of a redistribution notice object 150 that displays redistribution notice information. The redistribution notice object 150 is displayed on the user terminal 30 using a push notification mechanism. The redistribution notice information displayed on the redistribution notice object 150 includes, for example, information on the corresponding distribution user. When the user selects the object 150, the user page screen 140 that displays the user page of the corresponding distribution user is displayed. The details of the re-delivery notice information are displayed.

  The distribution system 10 according to the present embodiment described above stores redistribution request information in association with each of a plurality of users, and digital contents provided by the distribution user in response to requests from each of the plurality of viewing users Redistribution request information corresponding to the distribution user is received based on the received redistribution request, receiving a redistribution request for the distribution user input by each of the plurality of viewing users. Is updated, the redistribution request information is presented to the distribution user, and in response to the start of distribution of the new digital content (second digital content) provided by the distribution user, Reset delivery request information.

  As described above, according to the embodiment of the present invention, redistribution request information is stored in association with a user (redistribution request information is managed for each user), and the redistribution request information is input by a viewing user. Since it is updated based on the distribution request and presented to the distribution user and cleared when distribution of new digital content starts, the redistribution request information is appropriately updated and cleared while the redistribution request information for the distribution user is appropriately updated. Can be repeatedly presented to the distribution user. As a result, continuous digital content distribution by the user can be promoted.

  The processes and procedures described in the present specification are implemented by software, hardware, or any combination thereof other than those explicitly described. For example, the processes and procedures described in this specification are realized by mounting logic corresponding to the processes and procedures on a medium such as an integrated circuit, a volatile memory, a nonvolatile memory, and a magnetic disk. The processing and procedure described in this specification can be implemented as a computer program corresponding to the processing / procedure and executed by various computers.

  Even if the processes and procedures described herein are described as being performed by a single device, software, component, or module, such processes or procedures may be performed by multiple devices, multiple software, multiple Component and / or multiple modules. Also, the software and hardware elements described herein can be implemented by integrating them into fewer components or by disassembling them into more components.

  In the present specification, when the constituent elements of the invention are described as one or a plurality, or when they are described without being limited to one or a plurality of cases, they should be understood separately in context. The component may be either singular or plural.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Distribution system 20 Network 30 User terminal 41 Information storage management part 43 Basic function control part 45 Content distribution control part 47 Redistribution request / evaluation management part 60 Main screen 70 Distribution preparation screen 80 Distribution screen 90 Viewing screen 110 Redistribution request screen 120 Request information notification object 130 My page screen 140 User page screen 150 Re-delivery notice object 210 Output area

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A system for distributing digital content,
A storage device for storing redistribution request information in association with each of a plurality of distribution users including the first distribution user;
One or more computer processors,
In response to executing the readable instructions, the one or more computer processors
Delivering a first digital content provided by the first delivery user in response to a request from each of a plurality of viewing users;
Receiving a redistribution request for the first distribution user input by each of the plurality of viewing users;
Updating redistribution request information corresponding to the first distribution user stored in the storage device based on the accepted redistribution request;
Presenting redistribution request information corresponding to the first distribution user to the first distribution user;
Executing the step of resetting redistribution request information corresponding to the first distribution user in response to the start of distribution of the second digital content provided by the first distribution user;
system.   The system according to claim 1, wherein the redistribution request information includes a number of redistribution requests.   The system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the step of presenting the redistribution request information includes presenting redistribution request information corresponding to the first distribution user via a push notification.   The step of presenting the redistribution request information includes presenting redistribution request information corresponding to the first distribution user via a user page corresponding to the first distribution user. The system described in Crab.   The step of presenting the redistribution request information includes presenting redistribution request information corresponding to the first distribution user at the first timing at a first timing, and then digital content by the first distribution user. 5. The system according to claim 1, further comprising presenting re-distribution request information corresponding to the first distribution user at the second timing at a second timing when is not distributed.   The system according to claim 5, wherein the first timing is a timing at which the distribution of the first digital content is terminated.   The step of accepting the redistribution request includes accepting a redistribution request input by each of the plurality of viewing users when ending viewing of the first digital content. System.   The system according to claim 1, wherein the step of receiving the redistribution request includes receiving a redistribution request input via a user page corresponding to the first distribution user.   The system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the one or more computer processors further execute a step of receiving evaluation information for the first digital content input by each of the plurality of viewing users.   The system according to claim 9, wherein the step of receiving the evaluation information includes receiving evaluation information input by each of the plurality of viewing users during viewing of the first digital content. The system according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
The redistribution request information includes information for specifying a viewing user who has input the redistribution request,
The one or more computer processors further include:
Receiving redistribution notice information from the first distribution user;
Performing a step of identifying a viewing user who has input a redistribution request for the first distribution user based on the redistribution request information and presenting the received redistribution notice information to the identified viewing user.
system. A system according to any one of claims 1 to 11,
The one or more computer processors further perform a step of presenting a plurality of distributed digital contents to a viewing user,
Presenting the plurality of digital contents includes preferentially presenting digital contents provided by the first distribution user to a viewing user who has input a redistribution request to the first distribution user. ,
system.   The system according to claim 1, wherein the digital content includes a real-time moving image provided by a distribution user.   The system according to claim 1, wherein the digital content includes an output screen on a user terminal of a distribution user. A method for delivering digital content, executed by one or more computers, comprising:
Storing redistribution request information in a storage device in association with each of a plurality of distribution users including a first distribution user;
Delivering a first digital content provided by the first delivery user in response to a request from each of a plurality of viewing users;
Receiving a redistribution request for the first distribution user input by each of the plurality of viewing users;
Updating redistribution request information corresponding to the first distribution user stored in the storage device based on the accepted redistribution request;
Presenting redistribution request information corresponding to the first distribution user to the first distribution user;
Resetting redistribution request information corresponding to the first distribution user in response to the start of distribution of the second digital content provided by the first distribution user.
Method. A program for distributing digital content,
In response to being executed on one or more computers that are at least partially accessible to a storage device that stores redistribution request information in association with each of a plurality of distribution users including a first distribution user, On one or more computers,
Delivering a first digital content provided by the first delivery user in response to a request from each of a plurality of viewing users;
Receiving a redistribution request for the first distribution user input by each of the plurality of viewing users;
Updating redistribution request information corresponding to the first distribution user stored in the storage device based on the accepted redistribution request;
Presenting redistribution request information corresponding to the first distribution user to the first distribution user;
Resetting the redistribution request information corresponding to the first distribution user in response to the start of distribution of the second digital content provided by the first distribution user,
program.

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