JP2004266790A - Business method for providing archive of personal contents and online view service - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a contents business on a broadband environment for converting personal video contents photographed by individuals into a unified form and consigning the result to a data center or the like. <P>SOLUTION: A place centrally managed such as a data center or a center of an access communication enterprise keeps a personal video image storage media (VHS-C, Hi-8, Beta, and VHS or the like) personally photographed via an agent and converts the storage form into a digital video storage form such as a streaming form or an MPEG form and also a storage device installed in the place stores data files to which directory information is attached by each of video contents. Then a person requesting the storage or a concerned person freely selects contents desirably to be viewed among the stored digital video contents by using a personal computer or a television receiver via a broadband high speed access channel and views the contents in a so-called VOD (Video on Demand) form. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
According to the present invention, after storing personal video media taken in the past by a person, it is converted into a certain digital storage format and stored, and the stored video content is stored in a home while the storage client is at home. The present invention relates to a business system and a method for providing an environment in which a user can easily select from directory information displayed on a screen on a television or a personal computer and instantly view in a VOD format via a broadband line when desired.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when an individual views home video content shot in the past, the user searches for a video content storage medium (8 mm tape, VHS-C, Hi-8, etc.) in which the corresponding content is recorded, and retrieves the video owned by the individual. Using a playback device, the user views the video content in a form connected to a monitor or television attached to the device.
[0003]
In addition, as one of the entertainments using broadband lines, as a mechanism to watch video contents at home, mass communication contents such as movies and professional sports in a form close to broadcasting, such as pure entertainment, We watch as kind of.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above conventional technology, when the storage medium storage condition of video content shot by an individual in the past is poor, it is difficult to find the storage medium in which the scene to be viewed is recorded first, and the medium cannot be found. As long as the content can not be viewed.
[0005]
Further, even if the storage medium is present, if the recording format is old, the storage format does not match with the video playback device owned by the individual and the playback cannot be performed. Things happen.
[0006]
In addition, mass content provided on a conventional broadband line requires various rights processing, and as a result, has become a great hindrance to the spread of mass content in a broadband environment.
[0007]
Therefore, in the present invention, all personal video contents of each individual are converted into a unified digital format and stored at a data center or the like to avoid loss, and at the same time, stored at home via a broadband line. By providing an environment where the user can watch the video, and by embedding directory information in advance in the content of the video content, it is possible to provide a means for freely selecting and viewing a desired scene in an on-demand format, Since the content handled by the present invention is personal and is a method for enjoying it on its own, it provides a content business in a broadband environment where the spread of rights can be expected without problems such as rights processing. The task is to
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, in the invention of a system and a business method for personal content archiving and archive content viewing and claiming according to claims 1 and 7, a personal video image storage medium taken by an individual can be sent via an agency or by mail. At the same time, the data file was converted to a certain digital video storage format and added to directory information for each video content, and the data file was placed in a centralized location such as a data center. Store in a storage device.
[0009]
According to the second and eighth aspects of the present invention, when a personal video image is converted into a digital format, a plurality of digital video storage formats, such as a streaming format and an MPEG format, are distributed according to the request of the storage requester. And possible as a business way.
[0010]
According to the third and ninth aspects of the present invention, as directory information to be added when converting a personal video image into a digital format, information of only characters and information to which a thumbnail created by cutting out a part of an image is added. The system can be distributed as a system and a business method according to the request of the storage requester.
[0011]
According to the fourth and tenth aspects of the present invention, when viewing the digital video image content stored by the system and the business method of the first and seventh aspects, a random access is provided so that only the authorized user can access the content. Alternatively, access control can be performed as a system and a business method by using an ID and a password created at the time of storing the content with the content specified by the client.
[0012]
According to the fifth and eleventh aspects of the present invention, when viewing the digital video image content stored by the system and the business method of the first and seventh aspects, if the content includes copyright-related video, Even if the password is leaked to another person, access control is enabled as a system and a business method by authenticating the terminal so that only the terminal permitted to view can access the content.
[0013]
According to the sixth and twelfth aspects of the present invention, the digital video image content stored by the system and the business method of the first and seventh aspects can be more effectively viewed when viewed via the high-speed access line as set forth in the first and seventh aspects. As a system and a business method, data encryption using an IPSec function or the like, or data encryption using a function capable of performing closed grouping on a network using a VPN or the like to enhance security is enabled.
[0014]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
An embodiment of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an entire configuration according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0015]
In FIG. 1, a user 12 requests storage and processing of video contents owned by the user through an agency, a post office, a shipping company, and the like 11. The requested video content is digitally processed at the video content processing and storage center 10 and then stored. When the user views the stored video content, the user can view any of the broadband access lines 14 such as CATV (CAble Television), ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line), FTTH (Fiber To The Home), and IXEnt (Inter). 13 and can be freely viewed in the VOD format through the video server 6 in the video content processing and storage center 10.
[0016]
Next, the content registration process and the content access process will be roughly described in more detail.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of the content registration process, and FIGS. 1 and 2 show elements of the content registration process.
[0017]
The user 12 requests storage and processing of the video content owned by the user through an agency, a post office, a shipping company, and the like 11. At this time, the user wants to add customer basic information such as an address, processing information relating to content processing, and directory information in characters, together with the content storage medium (8 mm tape, VHS-C, Hi-8, etc.). In this case, the information is entered in the application form and presented to the service provider (step S401). The video content obtained by the service provider is input to the content processing device 3 via the content input unit 4 which is a device capable of reproducing the content at the video content processing and storage center 10.
[0018]
In the block diagram of the content processing apparatus shown in FIG. 2, the content is input into the content processing apparatus 3 from the content data input unit 201, and at the same time, the converted content specified by the application form is input from the content processing information input unit 202. Digital format format (MPEG or streaming format) information, directory format (character information only or thumbnail format) information, and customer basic information such as an address are input. Based on the specified information, the input content data is format-converted by the specified digital format converter 203 (step S402), and at the same time, the directory in the specified directory format (only character information or thumbnail format) is stored in the directory information. Generated by the generation unit 204 (automatically generated for thumbnails, text information is generated by inputting characters from designation information from the user), and added in a form associated with the converted content data (step S403). . The completed content data information file is registered and stored in the video content storage 2 via the storage output unit 206 (step S404). Further, an ID and a password required for the user to access the stored content later are randomly generated by the customer information generation unit 205, and are associated with the storage location information of the content in the storage, and then the customer information management is performed. It is registered in the DB server 1 (step S405). At this time, the generated ID and password may be registered in the user authentication server 8 as needed in order to speed up the user authentication process (step S406).
[0019]
After all the processing and storage processing in the video content processing and storage center 10 is completed, the content medium received from the user and the generated ID and password are delivered to the requesting user through the agent 11, post office, transport company, and the like 11. (Step S407). At this time, details of a method of accessing the stored content are also notified.
[0020]
Next, FIGS. 5 and 6 show the flow of the content access processing in a flow chart, and FIGS. 1 and 3 show elements of the content access processing.
[0021]
The user 12 accesses the video content processing / storage center 10 via a broadband access line 14 such as CATV / ADSL / FTTH and the IX 13 used by the user 12 in accordance with a previously notified access method to the video content processing / storage center 10. On the video content processing / storage center 10 side, when the access is detected by the user authentication server 8 via the router 9, the user is required to input an ID and a password. When the user inputs an ID and a password (steps S501 / S601), the registered user ID / password DB in the user authentication server 8 or the customer information management DB server 1 is searched, and a match is found. If there is, the customer information related to the ID / password is read from the customer information management DB server 1 (steps S502 / S602), and the contents are input to the content access control device 7.
[0022]
In the block diagram of the content access control device shown in FIG. 3, the corresponding customer information is fetched into the content access control device from the user information data input unit 301, and the user-specific access processing unit 302 uses the user-specific access processing unit 302 to create a content related to the user. The data information file is output from the video content storage 2, and a directory list display screen based on the directory information stored on the file is displayed on the user terminal (steps S503 / S603). The content selected from the directory display screen is retrieved from the video content storage 2 by the designated content reproduction processing unit 303 and passed to the video server 6, and then is sent to one of the broadband access lines 14, such as CATV, ADSL, and FTTH. Then, the data is reproduced on the user terminal in the VOD format via the IX13 (steps S504 / S604).
[0023]
When the user finishes viewing one content, the viewing log is collected by the viewing log collection processing unit 304, passed to the customer information management DB server 1, and stored (steps S505 / S605). Thereafter, when viewing another content, the display returns to the directory listing display screen again, and the viewing of the content specified in the same step is repeated until the final viewing is completed (steps S506 / S606).
[0024]
The ID and password required to be input when the user 12 accesses the stored content are specified by the user when the user requests storage of the content medium through an agency, a post office, a shipping company, or the like 11. Content may be used.
[0025]
Also, when the user 12 views the stored content in the video content processing / storage center 10 via any of the broadband access lines 14 such as CATV, ADSL, and FTTH, and the IX 13, a VPN device is provided on the center side. Further, by installing a VPN client device (software) at the user's home, security may be enhanced by encrypting data flowing on the line between them. At this time, it is necessary to notify the user of the ID and password for accessing the VPN device in advance.
[0026]
Further, the case where the ID and password used by the user 12 to access the stored content has been leaked to another person, or the case where the content requested by the user to be stored includes a video that requires general copyright processing, etc. Assuming that not only the ID and the password but also the MAC address of the terminal used on the side to be viewed or the software ID, and perform authentication at the time of access in the user authentication server 8, a stronger secure system It may be.
[0027]
The terminal used by the user is a personal computer when the digital storage format is the streaming format, or a TV via a set-top box (STB) when the digital storage format is the MPEG format.
[0028]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, all the personal video contents of each individual are converted into a unified digital format, and the data is stored on consignment at a data center or the like to avoid loss and at the same time via a broadband line. Providing an environment where you can watch videos stored in your home without leaving home, and by embedding directory information in advance in the contents of the video content, you can freely select and watch the scene you want to watch in an on-demand format In addition to providing the means, the content handled in the present invention is personal and is a method for enjoying the content on its own, so there is no problem of rights processing etc., and in a broadband environment where spread can be fully expected. It is possible to provide a content business on the Internet.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a detailed block diagram of a content processing device.
FIG. 3 is a detailed block diagram of a content access control device.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a flow of a content registration process.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a flow of a content access process in a streaming format.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a flow of a content access process in the MPEG format.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Customer Information Management DB Server 201 Content Data Input Unit 301 User Information Data Input Unit S401 Content Registration Process Flow Step 1
S501 Content access processing flow step 1
S601 Content Access Processing Flow (Part 2) Step 1

Claims (12)

Converts personal video content shot by individuals into a certain digital video storage format and, at the same time, installs data files with directory information added to each video content in a centrally managed location such as a data center A personal content archiving (storage) system characterized by being stored in a designated storage device, and a person who requests storage of digital video image content stored in the system via a high-speed broadband access line. An archive content viewing system characterized by freely selecting the desired content when viewing it on a personal computer or television, and viewing the content in a so-called video-on-demand (VOD) form. 2. The personal video content according to claim 1, wherein when the personal video content is converted into a digital format, a plurality of types, such as a streaming format and an MPEG format, can be sorted as the digital video storage format in accordance with a request of a storage requester. Personal content archive system. Storage requesting side for directory information to be added when converting personal video content to digital format, information only of characters, and information to which a thumbnail (small still image) created by cutting out a part of video is added 2. The personal content archiving system according to claim 1, wherein the content can be sorted according to the request of (1). When viewing digital video image content stored in the system according to claim 1, the content is stored in a random or specified content by a client so that only a user permitted to view can access the content. 2. The archive content viewing / listening system according to claim 1, wherein access control can be performed with an ID and a password created at the time of performing. When viewing the digital video image content stored by the system of claim 1, when the content content includes a copyright-related image or when the ID and password are leaked to another person, the viewing is stopped. 2. The archive content viewing system according to claim 1, wherein access control can be performed by authenticating the viewing terminal itself so that only authorized terminals can access the content. When the digital video image content stored in the system according to claim 1 is viewed via the high-speed access line also according to claim 1, data is provided by an IPSec (IP Security) function or the like to further enhance security. 2. The archive content viewing / listening system according to claim 1, wherein encryption of the content or grouping on a network by a VPN (Virtual Private Network) or the like can be performed. Store personal video image storage media (8 mm tape, VHS-C, Hi-8, etc.) taken by an individual via an agency (convenience store, DPE shop, etc.) or by mail or delivery by a shipping company. At the same time as converting to a certain digital video storage format, a data file in the form of adding directory information for each video content is stored in a storage device installed in a centrally managed place such as a data center, and Viewing the stored digital video image content in a so-called VOD format by using the broadband high-speed access line and freely selecting the content to be viewed when the storage requester wants to view it on a personal computer or television. Personal content archive and business for viewing the archive content Method. 8. The personal video content according to claim 7, wherein when converting the personal video content into a digital format, a plurality of types, such as a streaming format and an MPEG format, can be sorted as the digital video storage format according to the request of the storage requesting side. A business method for personal content archiving. According to the request of the storage requester, as directory information to be added when converting personal video content to digital format, information only of characters and information to which a thumbnail created by cutting out a part of the video is added. 8. The business method for personal content archiving according to claim 7, wherein the business content can be sorted. When viewing the digital video image content stored by the business method according to claim 7, the content is randomly or specified by the client so that only the authorized user can access the content. 8. The business method for viewing archived content according to claim 7, wherein access control can be performed by using an ID and a password created when the content is stored. When viewing the digital video image content stored by the business method according to claim 7, when the content content includes a copyright-related image, or when the ID and password are leaked to another person, the viewing is performed. 8. The business method for viewing archived content according to claim 7, wherein access control can be performed by authenticating the terminal such that only the terminal permitted to access the content. When digital video image contents stored by the business method of claim 7 are viewed via the high-speed access line also shown in claim 7, data encryption by an IPSec function or the like to further enhance security. 8. The business method for viewing archived contents according to claim 7, wherein closed grouping can be performed on a network by a VPN or the like.

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