JP2002325241A - Download system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To utilize a high image quality and a high sound quality data of a movie and a TV program prepared by a professional by creating a database from the movie and the TV program already shown or televised. SOLUTION: In a download system consisting of an information providing server 1 and a plurality of mobile communication terminals 3 connected via a telecommunication circuit 2, the information providing server comprises a video storing means for storing a plurality of video product data with existing audio, an information retrieval means for accessing an arbitrary portion of the plurality of products in response to an access via the communication circuit from the mobile communication terminal, and a download means for storing the video product data retrieved by an information selection means in a memory means provided in the mobile communication terminal.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a mobile communication terminal such as a portable telephone which downloads an arbitrary part of the contents of a work such as a movie or a television drama produced in the past.
The present invention relates to a download system that can be used as a ringtone for notifying reception of the mobile communication terminal or a screen display.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, mobile communication terminals (such as mobile phones and P
(Including HS, etc.), a distribution service of image data using a standby screen, and a distribution service of voice data used for ringtones notifying reception to the mobile communication terminal.

[0003] However, there are various types of image data provided by conventional services, including paid and free image data, but these are image data created for use on a standby screen. And the types were limited, and the quality of the images was not always good. In addition, most of the audio data provided by the conventional service is currently in fashion, such as a commercially available CD.

[0004]

As described above, the distribution of images and sounds to the conventional mobile communication terminals is mainly performed by young people because of the specialty of the provided image data and sound data. And only a very small portion was used compared to the number of mobile communication terminal holders.

[0005] Recent advances in the performance of mobile communication terminals have been remarkable, and the size of the display screen and the precision of the display have been excellent. In addition, some of them have a remarkably high voice expression ability and a large memory capacity for storing image data and voice data.

An object (object) of the present invention is to provide a high-quality image data and a high-quality image data which can be mounted on a mobile communication terminal and which has a large memory capacity and an improved display screen and audio output. To provide audio data.
An object of the present invention is to utilize high-quality and high-quality data of a movie or a television program created by a professional by making a database of movies or television programs already shown or aired.

[0007]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in a download system comprising an information providing server 1 connected via a communication line 2 and a plurality of mobile communication terminals 3, the information providing server Access an arbitrary portion of the plurality of video works in response to access from the mobile communication terminal via a communication line, and video storage means in which a plurality of existing video work data accompanied by audio are stored. And the video work data retrieved by the information selecting means, and the downloading means for storing the video work data in a storage means provided in the mobile communication terminal. By creating a database of movies and TV programs, it is possible to use high-quality and high-quality data of movies and TV programs created by professionals. . (Claim 1)

The download means cuts out a specific part corresponding to an instruction from the mobile communication terminal and downloads the screen obtained by the search by the information search means. Users can extract and download a part of the video work that they need for their preference. In this case, since the original video work is for business use and the screen definition is extremely excellent, even if a part of it is extracted and downloaded and displayed on the screen of the user's mobile communication terminal, No problems arise in terms of surface. (Claim 2)

[0009] The information selection means can perform a search based on the title of the video work. (Claim 3) Further, the information selecting means can perform a search based on an actor appearing in a video work. (Claim 4) Further, the information selecting means can perform a search based on editing information given at the time of producing the video work. (Claim 5)

[0010] The video storage means includes an abstract version storage means for storing an abstract version obtained by collecting only the famous scenes of the plurality of video works.
By performing the process for the abstract version storage means, it is possible to access only a portion of the long-time video work that is highly likely to be downloaded by the user, thereby shortening the access time. (Claim 6) The abstract version storage means stores, for an image work whose original is not digitized among the plurality of image works,
By performing the digitizing process and storing, the user can easily access the work that has not been digitized. (Claim 7)

Further, the mobile communication terminal uses the audio data of the video work stored in the storage means as a ringtone for notifying reception of the mobile communication terminal or a notification sound for a set time. Can be. In this case, the voice data includes the “name line” of a past masterpiece that the user likes.
Can be output as the audio of the work.
(Claim 8)

The mobile communication terminal can use the image data of the video work stored in the storage means as a display screen of the mobile communication terminal. In this case, the display screen of the user's favorite mobile communication terminal can be a “famous scene” of a past masterpiece that the user likes. (Claim 9)

The mobile communication terminal may display image data of the video work stored in the storage means on a display screen of the mobile communication terminal and output audio data set separately. You can do so, while displaying your favorite screen, "I'm on the phone" or "Please answer the phone"
Can be output. (Claim 10)

The mobile communication terminal displays the image data of the video work stored in the storage means as moving image information on the screen of the mobile communication terminal, and displays the image data of the video work stored in the storage means. Audio information can be output at any time. In this case, the user can enjoy the “famous scene” of the past masterpiece that the user likes at any time together with the “name line”. (Claim 11)

[0015] The cost of downloading the video work data is set according to the number of downloads or at predetermined intervals, and is paid together with the communication charge of the mobile communication terminal. And users can operate the system easily. (Claim 1
2)

[0016]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a system configuration of the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes an information providing server, and 3 denotes a plurality of mobile communication terminals (mobile phones, PHSs, etc.), which are connected via a communication line 2. Communication lines include existing public lines, wireless lines, the Internet, and the like. Also,
Mobile communication terminals are not necessarily mobile phones or PHS
The present invention is not required to be a device premised on a telephone function such as a portable game machine, a portable player, or the like, as long as the device has a communication function and a memory function. is there.

The information providing server 1 includes a host computer having a program for operating the system of the present invention. In the information providing server,
An image storage means in which a plurality of existing video work data accompanied by audio are stored, and an arbitrary part of the plurality of video works is accessed in response to access from the mobile communication terminal 3 via a communication line. And a download unit for storing the video work data retrieved by the information selection unit in a storage unit provided in the mobile communication terminal. In this specification, the term "video work" refers to a normal movie or television program including image data and audio data, and the term "image data" refers to one without audio data. The video works include not only those in which image data and audio data are digitized and stored in a laser disk, DVD, or the like, but also those recorded in an analog state on movie film, tape, or the like. Including.

In the video storage means, a large number of movies and television programs which have been shown or broadcasted are stored in a database. The movies and television programs stored in the storage means are provided with not only the names of individual works but also search data for searching the scenes, characters, and the like.

Further, it is desirable that the video storage means include an abstracted version of only the famous scenes of movies and television programs, which are preferred by many users. By providing the abstract version, it is possible to easily search for video data of a scene desired by a user in a long movie or TV program, and it is possible to improve the operation efficiency of the system.

It should be noted that a movie or a television program whose shooting time is old can be stored in the form of a film or a video tape. In this case, it is desirable to record the scenes of each work in the abstract version.

Also, in response to an access from the mobile communication terminal 3 via a communication line, the download means provided in the information providing server specifies a specific one of the plurality of video works in an arbitrary screen. Since the original image data has high image quality because it includes a partial download function that cuts out and downloads a part of the image, it is not sufficient if the cut out image data is displayed on the screen of the mobile communication terminal. Image quality can be compensated.

The screen of a movie or a television program is much larger than the display screen of a mobile communication terminal, and the screen of a movie or a television has many parts that do not require a user (a large number of users do not need the screen). Often, only the part of a specific performer is desired), so this partial download function is extremely effective.

[0023] In addition, in the image storage means in the information providing server, in addition to movies or television programs that have already been screened or aired, "I'm on the phone."
It's XX time. , Etc., can also be stored, and this audio data can be selectively downloaded.

Fixed phrases downloaded to the mobile communication terminal "Telephone.""Please get out soon."
○ It's time. ", Add the user's name to the user, and the user's own fair voice data" Mr. XX, it's a phone call. "
"Mr. XX, please come out soon."
○ It's time. "Can be stored in the memory. This audio data is a number of talents that are expected to be downloaded in advance, "Mr. XX, this is a phone call."
It is also possible to accumulate voice data saying "Mr. XX, please come out early" in the information providing server. In this case, for the part "Mr. XX", a number of names are registered in the information providing server in advance, and the user can select an appropriate name or the user of the mobile communication terminal registers his name in that part. You may.

In this case, any audio data can be output in synchronization with the user's favorite image data (image of a favorite talent or the like) downloaded by the above-mentioned partial download function. The user's favorite talent can be called to the user.

Also, as a method of using the video work data downloaded to the storage means provided in the mobile communication terminal, audio data (for example, "Does this seal appear in the eyes?" Can be output at any time together with the image data. If the capacity of the memory permits, it is possible to output the audio data together with the output of the moving image information for a short time.

Also, voice data (for example, Mito Komon,
"Does this seal appear in the eyes?") Can be used as it is as a ringtone for notifying reception of the mobile communication terminal or a notification sound of a set time.

The cost of downloading the video work data in the present invention is the amount of downloaded data or
It can be set according to the number of downloads in a predetermined period regardless of the data amount. In addition, the cost can be entrusted to a mobile communication operating medium together with the communication charge of the mobile communication terminal, and collectively collected with the communication charge.

The state of data stored in the memory of the mobile communication terminal will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2A shows a state where image data (still image) and audio data selected from a plurality of video works with existing audio by a user are downloaded to the memory of the mobile communication terminal. Is shown. The image data and the audio data do not necessarily have to be one by one, and a plurality of them can be downloaded to the memory. In the mobile communication terminal in this state, the image data (still image) can be used as a standby screen, and the voice data can be used as a ringtone or the like. Also, the downloaded audio data can be reproduced and output at the time of the user's preference.

FIG. 2B shows image data (moving image) and audio data selected from a plurality of video works accompanied by audio by a user in a memory of the mobile communication terminal. The state is shown. In the mobile communication terminal in this state, one screen of the moving image can be used as a standby screen, and audio data can be used as a ringtone or the like. Also, at the point of the user's preference, it is possible to simultaneously reproduce and output the downloaded moving image and audio data. In this case, it is possible to enjoy the feeling of watching a famous scene of a movie.

FIG. 2C shows a case where a part of image data (still image) and audio data selected from a plurality of video works with existing audio by the user are stored in the memory of the mobile communication terminal. This indicates that the file has been downloaded. In the mobile communication terminal in this state, a specific part of the still image selected by the user (a part of the user's favorite talent or a favorite background image) is used as a standby screen, displayed and recorded. The used voice data can be used as a ringtone or the like. In this screen display, a part of the screen of the video work is extracted, but since the original video work is for business use, the screen definition is excellent, so a part of the screen is taken out and the mobile When displayed on the display screen of a communication terminal,
It becomes a fine screen. In addition, as the audio data in this case, not only is the audio data of the original video work stored,
The fixed phrases stored in the information providing server 1 are "Telephone.""Please get out early.""It's already XX."
Can be downloaded and the voice data can be used as a ringtone or the like.

FIG. 2D shows a case where a part of image data (still image) and audio data selected from a plurality of video works accompanied by audio by the user are stored in the memory of the mobile communication terminal. This indicates that the file has been downloaded. In the mobile communication terminal in this state, a specific part of the still image selected by the user (a part of the user's favorite talent or a favorite background image) is used as a standby screen, displayed and recorded. The used voice data can be used as a ringtone or the like. Also, in this case, not only the audio data of the original video work is stored as the audio data, but also the fixed phrases "Telephone." Not only is it time to download OO. ", But also adds the user's name, and voice data" Mr. XX, it's a phone call. "
"Mr. XX, please come out soon."
○ It's time. "Can also be stored in the memory. As the use state in this case, a feeling that the user's favorite talent is calling the user is obtained.

[0033]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the communication line 2
In a download system comprising an information providing server 1 and a plurality of mobile communication terminals 3 connected via a computer, the information providing server comprises: a video storage unit in which a plurality of video work data accompanied by existing audio are stored; In response to access from the mobile communication terminal via a communication line,
Information search means for accessing an arbitrary part of the plurality of video works, and download means for storing the video work data searched by the information selection means in a storage means provided in the mobile communication terminal. By configuring, a database of movies or television programs already shown or aired can be used to make use of high-quality and high-quality sound data of movies and television programs created by professionals.

[0034] In the invention described in claim 2, the download unit cuts out a specific part corresponding to an instruction from the mobile communication terminal on a screen obtained by the search by the information search unit. It is possible to download a part of the video work for business use by the user and download it. In this case, since the original video work is for business use and the screen definition is extremely excellent, even if a part of it is extracted and downloaded and displayed on the screen of the user's mobile communication terminal, No problems arise in terms of surface.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the information selecting means can perform a search based on the title of the video work, so that the user who has stored the name of the past video work can do so. Can be accessed directly from its name. In the invention described in claim 4, the information selecting means can also perform a search based on the actors appearing in the video work, so that the user can input his / her favorite actor (talent) or the like. In the invention according to claim 5, the information selection means can perform a search based on editing information given at the time of production of the video work. it can.

[0036] In the invention described in claim 6, the video storage means includes an abstract version storage means for storing an abstract version obtained by collecting only the famous scenes of the plurality of video works. Access to the abstract version storage means, enabling access to only the parts of the long video work that the user is likely to want to download, shortening the access time it can. In the invention according to claim 7, the abstract version storage means performs digitalization processing on a video work whose original is not digitized among the plurality of video works and stores the digital work. Users can easily access works that have not been converted.

[0037] In the invention according to claim 8, the mobile communication terminal stores the sound data of the video work stored in the storage means as a ringtone or a ringtone for notifying reception of the mobile communication terminal. It can be used as a notification sound for the time that was spent. In this case, as the voice data, it is possible to output the “name line” of the past masterpiece that the user likes, as the voice of the work.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the mobile communication terminal can use the image data of the video work stored in the storage means as a display screen of the mobile communication terminal. In this case, the display screen of the user's favorite mobile communication terminal can be a “famous scene” of a past masterpiece that the user likes.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the mobile communication terminal displays the image data of the video work stored in the storage means on a display screen of the mobile communication terminal and separately sets the image data. Since the output voice data can be output, it is possible to output a voice saying "I'm on the phone" or "Please answer the phone" while displaying the screen of your choice.

Further, according to the present invention, the mobile communication terminal displays the image data of the video work stored in the storage means on the screen of the mobile communication terminal as moving image information. The audio information of the video work stored in the storage means can be output at any time. In this case, the user can enjoy the “famous scene” of the past masterpiece that the user likes at any time together with the “name line”.

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the cost of downloading the video work data is set according to the number of downloads or at predetermined intervals, and is paid together with the communication charge of the mobile communication terminal. This facilitates the operation of the system for the manager and the user of the information providing server.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a system configuration of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing contents stored in a memory of a mobile communication terminal.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Information providing server 2 Communication network 3 Mobile communication terminal

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Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A download system comprising an information providing server connected via a communication line and a plurality of mobile communication terminals, wherein the information providing server stores a plurality of pieces of video work data with existing audio. Video storage means, an information search means for accessing an arbitrary part of the plurality of video works in response to an access from the mobile communication terminal via a communication line, and a search performed by the information selection means. Download means for storing the video work data in a storage means provided in the mobile communication terminal. 2. The partial download function, wherein the download unit cuts out a specific part corresponding to an instruction from the mobile communication terminal and downloads the screen obtained by the search by the information search unit. The download system according to claim 1, further comprising: 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the information selecting means performs a search based on a title of the video work.
Download system described in. 4. The download system according to claim 1, wherein the information selection means performs a search based on an actor appearing in the video work. 5. The download system according to claim 1, wherein the information selection unit performs a search based on editing information given when the video work was created. 6. The video storage means includes an abstract version storage means storing an abstract version obtained by collecting only famous scenes of the plurality of video works. The information search means accesses the abstract version storage means. The download system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the download system is performed on the download system. 7. The abstract version storage means, wherein an original of the plurality of video works that has not been digitized is digitized and stored. Download system described in. 8. The mobile communication terminal, wherein the audio data of the video work stored in the storage means is used as a ringtone for notifying reception of the mobile communication terminal or a notification sound at a set time. Claim 1 characterized by including
8. The download system according to any one of items 7 to 7. 9. The mobile communication terminal includes means for using image data of a video work stored in a storage means as a display screen of the mobile communication terminal. The download system according to any one of the preceding claims. 10. The mobile communication terminal displays image data of a video work stored in storage means on a display screen of the mobile communication terminal, and outputs separately set audio data. The download system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein: 11. The mobile communication terminal displays image data of the video work stored in the storage means as moving image information on a screen of the mobile communication terminal, and displays the image data of the video work stored in the storage means. 8. A method according to claim 1, further comprising means for outputting audio information at an arbitrary time.
Download system described in section. 12. The method according to claim 1, wherein the cost of downloading the video work data is set according to the number of downloads or at predetermined intervals, and is paid together with a call charge of the mobile communication terminal. 12. The download system according to any one of items 11 to 11.