JP2005293203A - Management method and management program for creation - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a management method and management program for creations capable of carrying out management and enlargement of usage in regard to management of works such as music and images. <P>SOLUTION: In the management method, an information processing terminal is provided in a work provider side or a user side, an information processor is provided in a manager side, and they are connected by a communication medium. It includes a connection process of the information processing terminal and the information processor by the communication medium, a registration process of inputting the work to be registered and/or information representing the work, and secondary information representing its provider, type and/or characteristics, transmitting the work and the secondary information to the information processor via the communication medium, and registering the work and the secondary information together with category information designated by the information processor, a process of registering sample information in the information processor, a distributing process of the sample information to the information processing terminal on the basis of a request from the information processing terminal, and a process of executing processing in the information processor of whether or not if there is a match with a request from the information processing terminal, and distributing the work to the information processing terminal when there is a match to the request. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to creation management using an information distribution medium such as the Internet, and relates to a creation management method and management program that automates management of registration, distribution, buying and selling of various information such as music information and video information. .

To describe this creation management method and management program specifically, it is possible to use streaming broadcasting, Web, and database, and not a system administrator (distribution company), but a work {corporation, individual or group Creates copyrighted audio data, video image data (moving image and audio), and various other data, etc. created by the provider, and allows the user to freely register the work from a client system connected to the Internet. On the other hand, the management of creations is automated through the convenience of promotion, buying and selling of works, and settlement of copyright fees.

As a method of publishing and providing various works such as music and video to the public,
(1) Internet shop
(2) Your homepage
(3) Non-Internet newspapers and magazines
(4) There are other advertising activities. The internet shop is just an online version of an existing store. By using your own homepage, you can freely provide any work you create, but users who want to use the work There are times when it is not possible to find a target work from among several. Despite the variety of media provided, there are limited opportunities to disseminate the details of the works in detail, so that multiple works should be made known, and users can efficiently find and use the desired works from among them. Is insufficient. There are methods for exhibiting at auditions, competitions, etc. and disclosing the contents, but the media that are selected and disclosed are narrow, and are not sufficient as means for publicizing works.

Technology for registering works from multiple work providers so that they can be used centrally using the Internet, and for distributing the contents so that users who want to use the work can search for and obtain the desired work There are the following patent documents.
2001-272987 gazette 2002-123689 In Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-92028, when searching for predetermined music information, the orderer sings the orderer or uses an appropriate musical instrument or the like without having to bother searching for a song title or artist name. A music information search system is disclosed that can easily search for music information requested by the orderer from voice information played by the user. In this music information search system, a music information search providing unit having a function of searching for music information and providing a result thereof and a user terminal are connected so as to be capable of bidirectional communication via a predetermined communication line. The information search providing unit has music information search software and music score creation software, and simultaneously supports a plurality of pieces of music information and a plurality of types of feature search items predetermined for each piece of music information, and each piece of music information. It has a database and billing system in which musical score information is also recorded, and the user terminal used on the user side has a music information retrieval system provided with a microphone in addition to a predetermined keyboard and mouse. It is composed.

  Patent Document 2 discloses a highly convenient information distribution method and system capable of calmly selecting content desired to be distributed and efficiently performing download. In this information distribution method and system, a user accesses a music distribution server in a service center via a provider and the Internet by using a PC, selects a music content to be purchased, and inputs a credit card number. Pay the fee, go to the convenience store, set the recording media such as MD and the credit card used at the time of purchase to the online information terminal, the online information terminal queries the music distribution server for the credit card number through the ISDN line, and distributes music The server is configured such that music content purchased with the number is distributed and downloaded to a recording medium by an online information terminal.

Further, in Patent Document 3, it is possible to easily obtain website information that is generally highly evaluated in the community out of information that the site manager and the community user did not know in the community site using the network. Discloses a content collection and distribution system that can activate information exchange between users having the same preference. In this content collection and distribution system, a keyword search is performed by a terminal connected to the Internet, and a search execution unit, a search result display unit, a user evaluation result storage unit, a content extraction unit, and the like are provided, which is highly useful for community sites. Get website information. It is a configuration in which mutual search keywords are accumulated and utilized so that users can exchange information within the community.

  By the way, if the registration of the work, such as registration and distribution, restricts the registration of the work, or the person who is not the creator, provider or user of the work evaluates the work, the evaluation is not appropriate From the viewpoint of the work provider, there is a possibility that the appetite for registration may be distracted by such evaluation. If there are many works provided, it is difficult to find a desired one among them. The audition of the work extracted by the search is effective for knowing the contents of the work in detail. However, if the audition of each work is a large amount of the search results, it will take time to reach the desired work. , Will reduce search motivation and usability.

  Regarding such a problem, in Patent Document 1, in order to search for works registered in the database, the target data is specified by comparing the melody input as a search request with the work data itself. However, it does not solve the above problems. That is, sample data is presented by streaming, and the user does not select it. It is not intended to search based on the secondary information of the work. It does not provide a means for presenting sample data by streaming search results based on secondary information of works, and for the user to select from among them. Also, not all registration, promotion, selection, distribution, and billing of works are performed automatically.

  Patent Document 2 only clarifies a device necessary for selecting a work to be purchased, a settlement method, and a work data transfer method, and does not solve the above-described problem.

  Further, in Patent Document 3, since the search target is a Web page, a feature relating to the work is defined based on an arbitrary search word. Therefore, a word indicating a preference for the work itself, such as a music work or a video work. Cannot be operated if is not included. Also, in order to evaluate the work by the user, that is, to tell the system whether the work is liked or not, it is necessary to input the evaluation explicitly. The technique described in Patent Document 3 cannot solve the above problem.

  Therefore, a first object of the present invention is to provide a creation management method and a management program that can increase the management and use of music and video works.

  In detail, the first object is to automate a series of processes such as registration, selection, distribution, registration fee settlement, usage fee settlement, copyright settlement, etc. of works to realize the expansion of information use.

  A second object of the present invention is to make it possible to distribute additional information such as a tendency of selection and use of distribution information.

The second purpose will be described in detail. It is to enable appropriate selection of works by distributing additional information.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is configured as follows.

  The creation management method of the present invention includes an information processing terminal on the provider side or a user side of the work and an information processing device on the manager side, and the information processing terminal and the information processing device are connected to each other by a communication medium. A creation management method for connecting and automating registration and use of the work, the process for connecting the information processing terminal and the information processing apparatus through the communication medium, and the work to be registered in the information processing terminal And / or information representing this work, secondary information representing the provider, type and / or characteristics of the work is input, and the work and secondary information are transmitted to the information processing apparatus via the communication medium, and the information A process of registering the work and the secondary information together with the classification information designated by the processing device, and the work, the secondary information, and sample information extracted from the work are registered in the information processing device. And a process for distributing the sample information registered in the information processing apparatus to the information processing terminal via the communication medium according to a request from the information processing terminal, and a request from the information processing terminal The information processing apparatus executes the process of determining whether or not it has been performed, and distributes the work to the information processing terminal through the communication medium to the information processing terminal that matches the request.

  In the creative work management method of the present invention, the processing of the information processing apparatus includes registration of the work, promotion of the work, provision to the user, payment of registration fee and payment of the work, and settlement of copyright fee. It is good also as a structure containing.

  In the creative management method of the present invention, the processing of the information processing apparatus creates a broadcast program based on the registration order of the works and the passage of time from the registration date, and the registered sample information is used as the information processing. It is good also as a structure including the process which broadcasts to a terminal via the said communication medium, and the process which receives the delivery request | requirement of the said sample information from the said information processing terminal on the said broadcast shown to the said information processing terminal.

  In the creative management method of the present invention, the processing of the information processing device creates a broadcast program by designating the type and characteristics of the work, and stores the registered sample information in the information processing terminal. It is good also as a structure including the process which broadcasts via a communication terminal, and the process which receives the delivery request | requirement of the said sample information from the said information processing terminal on the said broadcast shown to the said information processing terminal.

  In the creative work management method of the present invention, the processing of whether or not the request from the information processing terminal is met includes the registration processing of the provider or the user, payment of the registration fee of the work, A configuration including payment of usage fees and payment processing of copyright fees may be adopted.

  In the creative management method of the present invention, the work is data handled by multimedia, and data in different formats such as audio data, video data (moving image and audio), text data, etc. are combined alone or in combination. It is good also as a structure which deals with it.

  In the creative work management method of the present invention, the sample information may be a modification of the work by changing a time limit from the head part of the work or a data processing compression rate.

  In the creative management method of the present invention, with respect to the work for which a distribution request has been received from the information processing terminal, a process for automatically registering the work for each work or for each provider providing the work; and the information processing terminal And a process of notifying the number of times of the distribution request based on the request from.

  The creative management method of the present invention includes a process of creating a list of the works provided by the provider, and a process of distributing the work list from the information processing terminal based on designation of the user. It is good also as a structure.

The creative management program of the present invention includes an information processing terminal on the provider side or user side of the work and an information processing device on the manager side, and the information processing terminal and the information processing device are connected by a communication medium. A creation management program for connecting and registering and using the work, the process for connecting the information processing terminal and the information processing apparatus through the communication medium, and the work to be registered in the information processing terminal And the secondary information thereof, the work and the secondary information are transmitted to the information processing apparatus via the communication medium, and the work and the secondary information are registered together with the classification information designated by the information processing apparatus. Processing, registering the work, the secondary information, sample information extracted from the work in the information processing apparatus, and a request from the information processing terminal. A process for distributing the sample information registered in the processing device to the information processing terminal via the communication medium and a process for determining whether or not the request from the information processing terminal is met, and satisfying the request The information processing terminal is configured to include processing for distributing the work to the information processing terminal through the communication medium.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  (1) By managing the various works provided by the provider, such as music and video of the work, it is possible to make it easier for the user to select the desired work and to use the work widely.

  (2) Registered works are managed by the administrator, and inconveniences such as unauthorized use can be avoided.

  (3) With regard to information distribution such as music and video information, a series of processes such as registration, selection, distribution, registration fee settlement, usage fee settlement, copyright settlement, etc. are automated, and information utilization opportunities and convenience can be improved. .

(4) By making it possible to distribute additional information such as the selection and use tendency of distribution information, it is possible to use it in various ways and to increase opportunities for using information.

  An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a creation management system.

  The management system 2 includes an information processing terminal group 4 as information processing terminals on the work provider or user side, a public communication network 6 as a communication medium, and an information processing device 8 on the system side. The information processing terminal group includes a plurality of terminals 401, 402, 403,... 40N corresponding to the number of providers or users. Here, the work provider is the creator of the work, the person who provides the work using this management system 2, and the user of the work is the person who uses the work, and they are different Or, there can be either case of coincidence. The information processing apparatus 8 is provided with a database 10 as registration means for registering sample information as a sample version extracted from the work, secondary information, and the work, as well as a Web server 12 and a mail server 14 as information processing means. A database server 16 is installed. The database 10 includes a registrant database (1) (for example, FIG. 28) as a work list database, profile database, activity history database, activity schedule database, work motif database, settlement method database, registrant ID database, registrant database ( 2) Genre database, image database, tempo database, registration date database, copyright agreement database as user database (for example, FIG. 29), user list database, user ID number database as user database (for example, FIG. 30), Includes user password database.

  In this management system 2, the work is a copyrighted work created by a corporation, individual or group, including audio data, video image data, and various other data, including the work itself, multimedia data Etc. Here, the multimedia is a media that handles different types of data such as audio data, video data (including moving images and audio), text data, etc. alone or in combination, and the media is a CD or MD. In addition to recording media such as the Internet and communication media such as the Internet and telephones, it includes formats and mechanisms for handling this, and multimedia data is data handled by multimedia. The secondary information is information indicating the type and characteristics of the work such as the producer and genre. Sample information is a part of information extracted from the work. In this case, taking out a part means taking out a part of the whole work or creating low-quality data from which high-frequency components have been removed. In addition, the information includes information aggregated and analyzed by use, for example, additional information such as ranking information.

  In such a configuration, the management of the work is executed by all the processes such as the provision of the work from the provider, the registration thereof, the presentation of the work by the Internet broadcast, etc., the acquisition of the user information, the purchase, the settlement, and the like. Therefore, the provider of the work accesses the information processing apparatus 8 from the information processing terminal group 4 through the public communication line network 6, so that the unexamined information processing apparatus 8 has, for example, (1) CGI (Common (2) means for uploading with Gateway Interface), (2) means for converting a different data format to a data format determined by the system, (3) means for automatically inputting registration information at the time of author registration using watermark technology, (4) ) Means to automatically create sample information by a predetermined method such as lowering the sampling rate, increasing the compression rate, time limit, etc. (5) Store the work and sample information in the database 10 and register the work that is a creation Can do.

  The registered works are created by the information processing apparatus 8 based on the order of registration, the passage of time from the registration date, etc., and presented to the information processing terminals 401 to 40N by Internet broadcasting. Published on the front page of the display. The registered works can be accessed and used through the information processing terminals 401 to 40N.

And for this information processing,
a process for connecting the information processing terminals 401 to 40N and the information processing apparatus 8 by the public communication line network b a work to be registered in the information processing terminals 401 to 40N and / or information representing the work, its provider, type and Secondary information representing features is input, and the work and secondary information are transmitted to the information processing device 8 via the public communication network 6 and the work and the secondary information together with the classification information designated by the information processing device 8 Process of registering information c Process of registering sample information extracted from work, secondary information, and work in information processing apparatus 8 d Sample registered in information processing apparatus 8 in response to request from information processing terminals 401 to 40N Processing for distributing information to the information processing terminals 401 to 40N via the public communication network 6 e Processing for determining whether or not the request from the information processing terminals 401 to 40N is met Run 8, with respect to the information processing terminal 401~40N that matches the request, processing and the like to be distributed to the information processing terminal 401~40N titles through the public communication network 6 is included.

In this embodiment, the processing of the information processing apparatus 8 includes
f Includes registration of works, promotion of works, provision to users, payment of registration and payment of works, and payment of copyright fees.

In this embodiment, the processing of the information processing apparatus 8 includes
g Processing for creating a broadcast program based on the registration order of works and the passage of time from the registration date, and broadcasting the registered sample information to the information processing terminals 401 to 40N via the public communication line network 6 h Information processing terminal The process which receives the delivery request | requirement of the sample information from an information processing terminal on the broadcast shown in FIG.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the processing of the information processing device 8 includes
i A process for creating a broadcast program by designating the type and characteristics of a work and broadcasting the registered sample information to the information processing terminals 401 to 40N via the public communication network 6 presented to the information processing terminal It includes processing for receiving a sample information distribution request from an information processing terminal on broadcast.

  These processes are executed by functions corresponding to the above-described processes of the management program stored in the information processing terminals 401 to 40N and the storage devices installed in the information processing apparatus 8.

  In the following, these processes and functions will be described by listing them as process contents.

(1) Registration process The works registered in the information processing device 8 can be used as a promotion means for the information processing device 8. (1) The sample information of the registered work is registered on the front page in the order of registration and the elapsed time from the registration date. Based on the means for broadcasting on the Internet, (2) provision to the Internet broadcasting is guaranteed by means for deleting from the Internet broadcasting sample information that has passed an arbitrarily defined period. That is, the front page streaming broadcast.

  Regarding the selection of works registered in the information processing apparatus 8, it is possible to search for a desired work by preference or the like from sample information broadcast on the Internet on the front page of the screen display. In that case, the user selects “works selection (streaming broadcast)” and extracts a desired film. The works that are subject to Internet broadcasting are works for a period arbitrarily determined by the information processing apparatus 8 side. Here, as the work selection information, for example, the preference is information representing a static event indicating what kind of work the user prefers to “select”.

  The information processing device 8 has (1) One or two or more types and features specified by the user based on the user's preference, and the corresponding item by pressing the preference button Is displayed as search results, (2) As a result of specifying the type and characteristics of the work, Internet broadcast programs are automatically configured from the search results and broadcast, (3) Internet broadcasts are of interest If sample information is broadcast, by pressing the information confirmation button set in the information processing terminals 401 to 40N, sample information broadcast at the time when the information confirmation button is pressed and several pieces of sample information before and after that (4) When one sample information is selected from the displayed work list, sample information of works during the Internet broadcast period・ Means for displaying the results of use of works as ranking information; (5) Means for displaying secondary information after referring to ranking information; (6) Using sample information of works based on secondary information The work can be provided by means that the work can be used, and (7) means that delete sample information after an arbitrarily determined period from the Internet broadcast. This is done by streaming broadcasting.

  Of all the registered works registered in the information processing apparatus 8, the user of the work searching for a work based on the user's preference selects the work selection (selection of preference) by the following means: You can receive the offer.

  The information processing device 8 has (1) one or two or more types and features specified by the user based on the user's preferences, and the corresponding one by pressing the preference button. Means for displaying works as search results, (2) Means for automatically specifying Internet broadcast programs from the search results as a result of specifying the type and characteristics of works, and (3) Internet broadcasts. If the sample information is broadcast, it is possible to access the Web page by selecting the work name, and the secondary information is displayed. (4) Use of the sample information of the work and the use of the work by the secondary information You can receive all registered works by any means you can. This is the preference selection process.

  Know what sample information / works are used by users who are presumed to be based on preferences similar to their own among all registered works registered in the information processing device 8 The user who wants to make a selection can select the work selection (recommended selection) and receive the provision by the following means.

  The information processing device 8 has: (1) Based on the user's preferences, specify the type and characteristics of one or more works specified by the user, and press the recommendation button. Based on preferences, means for verifying all the specified items of sample information / works used by users presumed to be based on similar preferences, or a combination that corresponds to either one, (2) verified (3) A means for counting sample information and usage of the corresponding works from the combination results and displaying them in order of the most used, (4) ) A means to automatically compose and broadcast Internet broadcast programs from the search results displayed from works with the highest number of combinations in order of use, and (5) Sample information of interest in Internet broadcasting If it has been sent, by selecting the work name, a means for displaying the selected combination order according to the type and characteristics of the selected work, (6) Information to be broadcast on the Internet broadcast If it has been registered, it is possible to access the Web page by selecting the work name and display secondary information, (7) Registered by means of secondary information to use sample information and works of the work You can receive all the works you have. That is, the recommendation selection process.

  Of all the registered works, a user who wants to refer to the ranking information based on the user's preference can be provided by the following processing by selecting the work selection (ranking selection).

  The information processing device 8 has (1) one or two or more types and features specified by the user based on the user's preference, and the corresponding ranking is selected by pressing the corresponding ranking. A means for the work to be aggregated for each work / sample information, (2) A means for the aggregated works to be displayed as search results in descending order of the number of works used, and (3) Display from works with the highest number of works used (4) If the sample information you are interested in is broadcast on the Internet broadcast, the web page can be selected by selecting the work name. You can get access to all registered works by means of access to secondary information and (5) sample information and means of making use of works by secondary information. That is, the ranking selection process.

  Among all registered works, registrants who want to use the ranking information of works registered by the registrant themselves can receive provision by selecting the work selection (ranking selection) by the following means: it can.

  The information processing device 8 has (1) means for counting up the corresponding works for each use of the work / sample information by pressing the registered work ranking button, and (2) displaying the totaled works as a search result. The ranking of registered works can be known by means, (3) means for analyzing registered works based on user preferences, and (4) means for displaying analysis results. That is, it is a ranking selection process for registered works.

  Using this management system 2, a user of a registered work accesses the information processing device 8 from the information processing terminal group 4 such as the information processing terminal 402 through the public communication line network 6 and is registered in the information processing device 8. By entering the ID number and password and executing the payment process, the work can be purchased and obtained.

  The provider of the information processing device 8 uses the means for automatically transferring the copyright fee to the copyright holder of the work registered based on the use history of the work for each arbitrarily defined period of the information processing device 8. You can receive a fee.

(2) Work registration application processing When a work registration applicant, that is, a work provider, makes a work registration application, the information processing device group 4 such as the terminal 401 or the like is connected to the Web of the information processing apparatus 8 through the public communication line network 6. Access the server 12. The Web server 12 displays the work registration application screen on the information processing terminal group 4 such as the terminal 401 through the public communication line network 6 as shown in FIGS. 1, 2, and 3, for example. 2 and 3 show screen displays of the monitors of the information processing terminals 401 to 40N.

  When a person who wishes to register a work, that is, the provider of the work clicks on the work registration in FIG. 2, the registration application screen in FIG. 3 is displayed. After entering from (a) the work name to (n) the registrant name in Fig. 3 displayed on the screen, click the "Apply for registration" button. Necessary and sufficient conditions for registration: (a) name of the work, (b) name of the lyricist, (c) name of the composer, (d) name of the arranger, (e) artist name, (i) motif of the work, j) If the genre of the work, (k) the tempo of the work, (l) the image of the work, (m) the payment method, (n) the registrant name has not been entered, click the “Apply for registration” button. In addition, an uninput item is displayed, and a message requesting input is displayed.

  In the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 issues a command / execution to display FIG. 2 to the information processing terminal 401 of the work provider through the public communication network 6. When the work registration is clicked in FIG. 2, the Web server 12 instructs / executes the display of FIG. 3 through the public communication network 6 to the information processing terminal 401 of the work provider.

  In accordance with the input in FIG. 3 on the information processing terminal group 4 such as the work provider's terminal 401, the database server 16 in the Web server 12 causes the registrant database (1) shown in FIG. 28 and FIG. , (2) is written. Here, FIG. 28 shows a registrant database (1), a work list database (A), a profile database (B), an activity history database, an activity schedule database (C), a work motif database, a settlement method database, and FIG. 29 shows a registrant database (2), which includes a genre database (A), (B), an image database (C), a tempo database, and a registration date. It consists of a database, a copyright consent database, and a settlement consent database (D). When the necessary and sufficient conditions for registration are insufficient, a command is given to display the insufficient items on the screen of the information processing terminal 401 of the work provider through the public communication network 6 by the Web server 12.・ Executed.

  In the screen display shown in FIG. 3, after clicking “Apply for registration”, the screen of the consent form for copyright and the consent form for settlement necessary for registration is displayed through the public communication line network 6 through the public communication line network 6. Through the monitor screen of the information processing terminal group 4 such as the terminal 401 of the work provider.

  When “Apply for registration” is clicked again, the Web server 12 sends a consent form for copyright and a settlement form necessary for registration through the public communication network 6 to the information processing terminal 401 of the work provider. Command is executed to display the screen.

  As processing of the provider, the provider selects whether or not to accept the screen on the screen regarding the copyright and the approval regarding the approval on the screen of the terminal 401 or the like. When “Accept” is selected, the Web server 12 displays a more detailed screen regarding the registration fee settlement method on the screen of the communication information terminal group 4 such as the provider terminal 401. In this case, the details about the registration fee decision are displayed on the screen. In addition, a process of causing the provider terminal 401 or the like to input an ID number through the public communication network 6 is executed.

  In the information processing apparatus 8, the database server 16 performs ID number issuance processing and display, and writing processing to the registrant database of the database 10 in the Web server 12.

  If there is a defect, the Web server 12 instructs / executes the defect item to be displayed on the screen of the information processing terminal 401 of the provider.

(3) Work Registration Process A work registration application is made and a provider who receives an ID number accesses the Web server 12 of the information processing apparatus 8 from the information processing terminal 401 or the like through the public communication line network 6. FIG. 2 is displayed when accessed, and FIG. 3 is displayed when “register work” in FIG. 2 is clicked. When “Register” in the screen display shown in FIG. 3 is clicked, a screen for prompting entry of a work name and an ID number is displayed.

  The provider inputs necessary work names and ID numbers, and uploads work data. The data format desired to be registered may be one created by a provider of sampling data such as MP3, AIFF, WAVE, or musical score data such as MIDI. When the provider wishes to register by e-mail, the work name and ID number are described and the work data is transmitted.

  In the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 issues a command / execution to display FIG. 2 to the information processing terminal 401 of the provider through the public communication network 6. When the item registration is clicked in FIG. 2, the Web server 12 instructs / executes to display FIG. 3 through the public communication network 6 to the information processing terminal 401 of the provider.

  When “Register” is clicked on the screen display shown in FIG. 3, the Web server 12 asks the information processing terminal 4 such as the provider's terminal 401 to input the work name and the ID number through the public communication line network 6. Is displayed and executed.

  When the provider inputs the work name and the ID number, the Web server 12 instructs the database server 16 to verify the work name and the ID number, and executes them in the registrant database in the database 10. If they do not match, the Web server 12 issues a command to display the input items that do not match and display a message prompting the user to input again, and commands / executes the screen display on the information processing terminal 401 or the like.

  The uploaded work data is received by the Web server 12. When the work data is transmitted from the provider as a mail attachment, the web server 12 instructs the database server 16 to verify the work name and ID number, and is executed through the registrant database in the database 10. The

  If they do not match, the Web server 12 issues an instruction to display an input item that does not match the mail server 14 and a message prompting mail transmission again, and the Web server 12 displays it on the information processing terminal 401 or the like that desires registration. The

  In the information processing device 8, the Web server 12 issues an instruction to convert the registration data received by the Web server 12 into a data format determined by the system, and is executed by the Web server 12.

  The registration data converted into the format defined by the management system 2 uses watermark technology, and (a) the title of the registration item, (b) the name of the lyricist, (c) the name of the composer, (d) the arranger (E) An artist name writing process command is issued and executed by the Web server 12.

  The registration data that has been written using the watermark technology is instructed by the Web server 12 to create sample information with a sampling rate, a compression rate, a time limit, etc., by a method arbitrarily determined by the system. The process is executed by the Web server 12. The created sample information is stored in the registrant database (FIGS. 28 and 29) of the database 10 from the Web server 12.

(4) Usage processing A user of a work registered in the information processing apparatus 8 accesses the Web server 12 of the information processing apparatus 8 through the public communication network 6 from the information processing terminal 402 or the like. FIG. 2 is displayed on the screen.

  The user clicks the “Use” button on the screen display. A screen related to the payment method will be displayed. Click on the applicable payment method. In the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 instructs / executes the information processing terminal group 4 such as the user's terminal 402 to display FIG. 2 through the public communication line network 6. When “use” is clicked in FIG. 2, the Web server 12 issues a command / execution to display a screen relating to the payment method on the information processing terminal group 4 such as the user terminal 402 through the public communication network 6. . After the settlement method is input, the work distribution company confirms the settlement method, and if there is no deficiency, transmits the ID number and password to the information processing terminal group 4 such as the terminal 402 through the public communication line network 6. If there is a defect, the defect item is displayed on the screen of the information processing terminal group 4 such as the terminal 402.

  The information processing apparatus 8 confirms the corresponding payment method by the Web server 12 in accordance with the input of the payment method. If there is no defect, the Web server 12 causes the database server 16 to search the database 10 for example as shown in FIG. Write processing is performed on the user database shown. FIG. 30 shows a user database, which includes a user list database, a user ID number database, and a user password database. At the same time, the database server 16 issues an ID number and a password by the Web server 12. Further, the Web server 12 commands and executes the display of the ID number and the password on the information processing terminal 402 of the user through the public communication network 6.

  Here, the Internet broadcast on the front page is performed as a promotion. The registered sample information is processed by the Web server 12 to automatically create a broadcast program and perform Internet broadcasting based on the registration order and the elapsed time from the registration date. The information is broadcast on the front page (FIG. 2) of the information processing terminal 402 or the like.

  In the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 issues a command / execution to display FIG. 2 to the information processing terminal 402 of the user through the public communication network 6.

  Further, the Web server 12 commands and executes creation of a broadcast program in which the sample information of the database 10 is broadcast based on the registration order and the elapsed time from the registration date. Further, the Web server 12 instructs / executes broadcasting on the information processing terminal 402 of the user through the public communication line network 6 on FIG. The user of the work registered in the information processing apparatus 8 accesses the information processing apparatus 8 from the information processing terminal group 4 such as the terminal 402 through the public communication line network 6, and thereby the user is made by the Web server 12. That is, the front page (FIG. 2) of the information processing terminal group 4 such as the terminal 402 is displayed. When the “Select work” (streaming broadcast) button is clicked, a screen display appears on the monitor as shown in FIG.

  In the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 instructs / executes the display of FIG. 4 through the public communication line network 6 to the information processing terminal group 4 such as the user terminal 402.

  The user of the registered work selects one or two or more from the genre of the work, the tempo of the work, and the image of the work shown in FIG. 4, and clicks a preference button. When clicked, in the information processing apparatus 8, the sample information corresponding to the registrant database in the database 10, that is, the data selected by the user as an example, in this case, the genre of the work (17) Easy risling, the image of the work (9) A data search command / execution within a period of broadcast on the Internet is performed with the data selected with the gentle image, and the Web server 12 displays the search result shown in FIG. 5 on the information processing terminal 402 of the user. And playback of sample information is commanded and executed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the selected item work is broadcast on the Internet broadcast, but if there is sample information to be worried about, click the information confirmation button and the sample information broadcast at the time when the button was pressed Sample information consisting of several pieces of sample information before and after that is instructed and executed by the information processing apparatus 8 to search for the registrant database in the database 10, and the Web server 12 sends information to the information processing terminal 402 of the user. As a search result, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, a work list is commanded and executed so as to be displayed.

"If you have sample information you are interested in, please click on the title."
(Example) Click on VWXY / Z / ZYX When the user clicks on the work name while the screen shown in FIG. 6 is displayed, the information processing device 8 commands / executes the search for the registrant database in the database 10. In addition, statistical processing related to the use of sample information and works during the Internet broadcast period is commanded and executed, and the Web server 12 sends information processing terminals 4 such as the terminal 402 of the user through the public communication line network 6 as a search result. The title and the statistically processed ranking information display during the Internet broadcast period (for example, FIG. 20) are issued and executed.

  When “Cancel” in the screen display of FIG. 20 is clicked, the information processing apparatus 8 instructs and executes a search for the registrant database in the database 10, and the Web server 12 processes the information processing terminal such as the user terminal 402. The secondary information is commanded and executed to be displayed as a search result in the group 4 through the public communication line network 6 as shown in FIG. 7, for example.

  In the screen display shown in FIG. 7, when a trial listening is desired, when the “trial listening button” is clicked, the information processing apparatus 8 instructs / executes broadcasting to the information processing terminal 402 of the user by the Web server 12. .

  When the trial listening is over, the Web server 12 of the information processing apparatus 8 instructs / executes the screen display shown in FIG.

  In the screen display shown in FIG. 8, if you wish to use, click “Yes” to confirm the work name and artist name you want to use and the ID number and password sent from the work distributor when you want to use it. FIG. 9 is displayed asking for input. The user confirms the work name and artist name, enters the ID number and password, and clicks “Use”.

  In the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 instructs / executes an input of an ID number and a password to the information processing terminal 402 of the user, for example, to display the screen shown in FIG. 9.

  In the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 instructs and executes verification of the ID number and password in the user database of the database 10 in the database server 16, and if they match, from the registrant database in the database 10, The work is downloaded to the information processing terminal group 4 such as the user terminal 402 by the Web server 12 through the public communication line network 6. If they do not match, an instruction / execution is made so that a message prompting input is sent again.

  If the user wishes to use the sample directly without selecting the audition in the screen display of FIG. 7, for example, the screen display of FIG. 9 is obtained by clicking the “Purchase button”. The user confirms the work name and artist name, enters the ID number and password, and clicks “Use”. In the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 commands / executes the screen display shown in FIG. 9, for example, to request the user's terminal 402 to input the ID number and the password.

  In the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 instructs and executes verification of the ID number and password in the user database of the database 10 in the database server 16, and if they match, from the registrant database in the database 10, The work is downloaded to the information processing terminal group 4 such as the user terminal 402 by the Web server 12 through the public communication line network 6. If they do not match, an instruction / execution is made so that a message prompting input is sent again.

  Next, the streaming broadcast selection process will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11 show information processing for selecting a streaming broadcast in the work selection.

  The user of the work registered in the information processing apparatus 8 in step S101 selects work selection (streaming broadcast) from the menu on FIG. When selected, FIG. 4 is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S102. When one or more items to be listened to in step S102 are selected, step S103 is performed in which the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is searched, and the process proceeds to step S104. If the favorite button is selected in step S104, the display of FIG. 5 in step S105 and the reproduction of the search data are executed, and the process proceeds to step S106. If no selection is made in step S101, the display shown in FIG. 2 is maintained. If no selection is made in steps S102 and S104, the display returns to the initial display of FIG. In step S105, the display of FIG. 5 and the reproduction of the search data are executed. If the information confirmation in step S106 is selected, step S107 in which the registrant database in the database 10 of the management system 2 is searched is executed. 6 is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S108. If no selection is made in step S106, step S105 remains. When the work name in step S108 is clicked on in FIG. 6, step S109 in which the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is searched is executed, and the display shown in FIG. 20 is obtained. If cancel is selected in step S110, step S111 in which the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing device 8 is searched is executed, FIG. 7 is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S112. When cancel is not selected in step S110, the display of FIG. 20 is maintained. When the audition button is selected in step S112, the process proceeds to step S113, the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing device 8 is searched, the process proceeds to step S114, and after the sample information reproduction and sample information is completed, FIG. 8 is displayed. Then, the process proceeds to step S115. In step S115, when purchasing, that is, selecting “Yes” in the display screen of FIG. 8, the process proceeds to step S116, the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is searched, and FIG. 9 is displayed. When the ID number and password are input in step S117, the process proceeds to step S118, the user database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is searched, and the process proceeds to step S119. If purchase, that is, “use” is selected in step S119, step S120 of starting download and playback is executed. When no selection is made in step S108, step S115, and step S119, the display returns to the display in FIG. If no selection is made in step S112, the process returns to step S121. When the purchase button is clicked in step S121, the process proceeds to step S116, the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is searched, and FIG. 9 is displayed. When the ID number and password are input in step S117, the process proceeds to step S118, a search of the user database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is executed, and the process proceeds to step S119. If purchase is selected in step S119, step S121 of download start and reproduction is executed. If purchase is not selected in step S121 and purchase is not selected in step S119, the display returns to the display in FIG.

  Next, preference selection processing will be described as work selection. Among works registered in the management system 2, a user of a work based on preference accesses the information processing apparatus 8 through the public communication network 6 from the information processing terminal 402 or the like, and passes through the Web server 12. The front page (FIG. 2) of the information processing terminal 402 of the user is displayed. When the button for selecting a work (selection of preference) in FIG. 2 is clicked, FIG. 12 is displayed.

  The user of the work based on preference selects one or more from the genre of the work, the image of the work, and the tempo of the work in FIG. 12, and clicks the preference button.

  In the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 issues a command / execution to display FIG. 2 to the information processing terminal 402 of the user through the public communication network 6. When the item selection (favorite selection) is clicked in FIG. 2, the Web server 12 commands / executes the information processing terminal 402 or the like desired to be used to display FIG. 12 through the public communication network 6.

  When the preference button is clicked in FIG. 12, the information processing apparatus 8 selects the corresponding data in the registrant database in the database 10, that is, the data selected by the user as an example, in this case, the genre of the work (17 ) Easy search and image of work (9) Data search for selecting a gentle image is commanded and executed, and the Web server 12 displays the screen of FIG. 13 as a search result on the information processing terminal 402 of the user. The instruction is executed.

  In addition, the Web server 12 commands / executes the creation of a broadcast program for broadcasting the corresponding work in the sample information of the database 10. Further, the Web server 12 instructs / executes the user information processing terminal 402 and the like to reproduce on the FIG. 13 through the public communication line network 6.

  In FIG. 13, sample information currently being broadcast on the Internet is displayed. When there is sample information to be worried about and the work name is clicked, the information processing device 8 commands and executes a search for the registrant database in the database 10, and the Web server 12 sends the information processing terminal 402 of the user to the public. Command / execution is performed through the communication line network 6 so that FIG. 7 of the secondary information is displayed as a search result.

  When the user wishes to audition in FIG. 7, when the audition button is clicked, the Web server 12 instructs / executes broadcasting to the information processing terminal 402 of the user of the work by the information processing device 8. When the trial listening is finished, the Web server 12 of the information processing apparatus 8 commands and executes the display of FIG. 8 that asks the user information processing terminal 402 to confirm the use.

  If the user wishes to use, clicking on “Yes” will display FIG. 9 asking for confirmation of the desired work name and artist name, and input of ID number and password. The user confirms the work name and artist name, enters the ID number and password, and clicks “Use”. In the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 instructs / executes the display of FIG. 9, which prompts the user's information processing terminal 402 to input the ID number and the password.

  In the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 instructs and executes verification of the ID number and password in the user database of the database 10 in the database server 16, and if they match, from the registrant database in the database 10, The work is downloaded to the information processing terminal 402 of the user by the Web server 12 through the public communication line network 6. If they do not match, an instruction / execution is made so that a message prompting input is sent again.

  If the user wishes to use the music directly without trial listening in FIG. 7, clicking the purchase button displays the screen shown in FIG. The user confirms the work name and artist name, enters the ID number and password, and clicks “Use”. In the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 instructs / executes to display FIG. 9 for requesting input of an ID number and a password on the information processing terminal 402 of the user.

  In the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 instructs and executes verification of the ID number and password in the user database of the database 10 in the database server 16, and if they match, from the registrant database in the database 10, The work is downloaded to the information processing terminal 402 of the user by the Web server 12 through the public communication line network 6. If they do not match, an instruction / execution is made so that a message prompting input is sent again.

  Next, information processing for selecting a work (selecting preference) will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. 21 and 22 show information processing for selecting a work (selection of preference).

  The user of the work registered in step S201 selects work selection (preference selection) from the menu on FIG. When selected, FIG. 12 is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S202. When one or more items to be searched are selected in step S202, step S203 in which a registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is searched is executed, and the process proceeds to step S204. When the favorite button is selected in step S204, the screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 13, and the process proceeds to step S205. If no preference is selected in step S201, the display shown in FIG. 2 is maintained. If no selection is made in steps S202 and S204, the display returns to the initial display of FIG. When the work name is clicked in step S205, step S206 in which the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing device 8 is searched is executed, FIG. 7 is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S207. If no selection is made in step S205, step S204 remains unchanged. When the audition button is selected in step S207, the process proceeds to step S208, the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is searched, the process proceeds to step S209, and after sample information reproduction and sample information is completed, FIG. 8 is displayed. Then, the process proceeds to step S210. When the purchase in step S210 is selected in FIG. 8, the process proceeds to step S211, the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is searched, and FIG. 9 is displayed. When the ID number and password are input in step S212, the process proceeds to step S213, the user database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is searched, and the process proceeds to step S214. If purchase is selected in step S214, step 215 of download start and playback is executed. If no selection is made in step S210, the display returns to the display in FIG. If no selection is made in step S207, the process proceeds to step S216. When purchase is selected in step S216, the process proceeds to step S211, the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is searched, and FIG. 9 is displayed. When the ID number and password are input in step S212, the process proceeds to step S213, the user database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is searched, and the process proceeds to step S214. If purchase is selected in step S214, step S215 of download start and playback is executed. If no selection is made in steps S214 and S216, the process returns to FIG.

  Next, a recommendation selection process as a work selection will be described. Among the works registered in this information processing device 8, those who wish to consider using the sample information / works used by the user who is presumed to be based on the user's preference In FIG. 12, one or two or more are selected from the genre of the work, the image of the work, and the tempo of the work, and the recommendation button is clicked.

  When the recommendation button is clicked in FIG. 12, data corresponding to the sample information / work used in the past in the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8, in this case, the genre of the work (17) Easy risling In the image of the work, (9) the data corresponding to both of the data selected for the gentle image is instructed / executed, and the Web server 12 executes the information processing terminal 402 of the user. For example, among the combinations of the target work and the selection items of the target work, all the combination results are commanded and executed so as to display the screen shown in FIG. 14 in the order of the most combination and the order of the work / sample information.

  Further, the Web server 12 commands and executes creation of a broadcast program for broadcasting sample information in the database 10. Further, the Web server 12 instructs / executes the information processing terminal 402 of the user to reproduce on the FIG. 14 through the public communication network 6.

  In FIG. 14, sample information currently broadcast on the Internet is displayed. When there is sample information to be worried about and the work name is clicked, the information processing apparatus 8 instructs and executes a search for the corresponding data in the registrant database in the database 10, and the Web server 12 uses the information processing terminal 402 of the user. The command is executed to display FIG. 15 of the search result indicating the preference ranking of the works.

  In FIG. 15, when the user wants to know secondary information, clicking on the work name causes the information processing apparatus 8 to search the registrant database in the database 10, and the Web server 12 uses the information processing terminal 402 of the user. A command is executed to display FIG. 7 in which secondary information is displayed.

  When the user wishes to audition in FIG. 7, when the audition button is clicked, the Web server 12 instructs / executes broadcasting to the information processing terminal 402 of the user of the work by the information processing device 8. When the trial listening is finished, the Web server 12 of the information processing apparatus 8 instructs / executes to display FIG. 8 for requesting confirmation of use on the information processing terminal 402 of the user.

  If the user wishes to use, clicking on “Yes” will display FIG. 9 asking for confirmation of the work name and artist name desired to be used and inputting the ID number and password. The user confirms the work name and artist name, inputs the ID number and password, and purchases, that is, clicks “use”. In the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 instructs / executes to display FIG. 9 for requesting input of an ID number and a password on the information processing terminal 402 of the user.

  In the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 instructs and executes verification of the ID number and password in the user database of the database 10 in the database server 16, and if they match, from the registrant database in the database 10, The work is downloaded to the information processing terminal 402 of the user by the Web server 12 through the public communication line network 6. If they do not match, an instruction / execution is made so that a message prompting input is sent again.

  If the user wishes to directly use without listening to the sample in FIG. 7, clicking the purchase button displays FIG. The user confirms the work name and artist name, enters the ID number and password, and clicks Buy. In the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 instructs / executes to display FIG. 9 for requesting input of an ID number and a password on the information processing terminal 402 of the user.

  In the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 instructs and executes verification of the ID number and password in the user database of the database 10 in the database server 16, and if they match, from the registrant database in the database 10, The work is downloaded to the information processing terminal 402 of the user by the Web server 12 through the public communication line network 6. If they do not match, an instruction / execution is made so that a message prompting input is sent again.

  Next, information processing for selecting a work (recommended selection) will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 23 and FIG. 24 show information processing for selecting a work (recommended selection).

  A person who wishes to search for a work registered in the information processing apparatus 8 in step S301 selects work selection (recommended selection) from the menu in FIG. When selected, FIG. 12 is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S302. When one or more items to be searched are selected in step S302, step S303 in which a registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is searched is executed, and the process proceeds to step 304. When the recommendation button is selected in step S304, FIG. 14 is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S305. If no recommendation is selected in step S301, the display shown in FIG. 2 is maintained. If no selection is made in steps S302 and S304, the display returns to the initial display of FIG. If the work name is clicked in step S305, step S306 in which the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is searched is executed, and FIG. 15 is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S307. If no selection is made in step S305, step S304 remains unchanged. When the work name is clicked in step S307, step S308 in which the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is searched is executed, FIG. 7 is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S309. When the audition button is selected in step S309, the process proceeds to step S310, the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing device 8 is searched, and the process proceeds to step S311. Then, the process proceeds to step S312. If the purchase in step S312 in FIG. 8, that is, “Yes” is selected, the process proceeds to step S313, the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is searched, and FIG. 9 is displayed. When the ID number and password are input in step S314, the process proceeds to step S315, the user database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is searched, and the process proceeds to step S316. If purchase, that is, “use” is selected in step S316, step S317 for starting download and reproduction is executed. If no selection is made in steps S307 and S312, the display returns to the display in FIG. If no selection is made in step S309, the process proceeds to step S318. When the purchase button is clicked in step S318, the process proceeds to step S313, the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is searched, and FIG. 9 is displayed. When the ID number and password are input in step S314, the process proceeds to step S315, the user database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is searched, and the process proceeds to step S316. If purchase, that is, “use” is selected in step S316, step S317 for starting download and reproduction is executed. If no selection is made in steps S316 and S318, the process returns to FIG.

  Next, ranking processing will be described as a search. Among the works registered in the information processing apparatus 8, the user accesses the information processing apparatus 8 from the information processing terminal 402 or the like through the public communication line network 6 for the ranking of works based on the preference, so that the Web server 12, the front page (FIG. 2) of the information processing terminal 402 of the user is displayed. In FIG. 2, when the item selection (ranking selection) is clicked, the screen shown in FIG. 16 is displayed.

  The user of the ranking search of registered works selects one or more from the genre of the work, the image of the work, and the tempo of the work, and clicks the ranking to know. If you just want to know the ranking, click the random confirmation button.

  In the information processing apparatus 8, when the work selection (ranking selection) ranking is clicked in FIG. 2, the Web server 12 instructs / executes to display FIG. 16 through the public communication network 6 to the information processing terminal 402 of the user. Is done.

  Corresponding data in the registrant database without the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8, that is, data selected by the user as an example, in this case, the music genre (17) Easy risling, the music image (9) An instruction that is a gentle image that corresponds to all or one of them, but that searches for the data that selects the Internet broadcast best 10 and searches in descending order of the number of uses, is executed by the Web server 12, and a diagram of the search result 17 is displayed and executed.

  Further, the Web server 12 commands and executes creation of a broadcast program for broadcasting sample information in the database 10. Further, the Web server 21 instructs / executes the information processing terminal 402 of the user to reproduce on the FIG. 17 through the public communication line network 6.

  In FIG. 17, sample information currently broadcast on the Internet is displayed. If there is sample information to be worried about and you want to know secondary information, click on the work name, the information processing device 8 searches the registrant database in the database 10, and the Web server 12 uses the user's information. A command is executed to display FIG. 7 in which secondary information is displayed on the processing terminal 402 or the like.

  When the user wishes to audition in FIG. 7, when the audition button is clicked, the Web server 12 instructs / executes broadcasting to the information processing terminal 402 of the user of the work by the information processing device 8. When the trial listening is finished, the Web server 12 of the information processing apparatus 8 instructs / executes to display FIG. 8 for requesting confirmation of use on the information processing terminal 402 of the user.

  If the user wishes to use, clicking on “Yes” will display FIG. 9 asking for confirmation of the desired work name and artist name, and input of ID number and password. The user confirms the work name and artist name, enters the ID number and password, and clicks “Use”. In the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 commands / executes to display the input of the ID number and password (FIG. 9) on the information processing terminal 402 of the user.

  In the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 commands and executes verification of the ID number and password in the user database of the database 10, and if they match, the work is transferred from the registrant database in the database 10 to the Web server. 12, the data is downloaded to the information processing terminal 402 of the user through the public communication network 6. If they do not match, an instruction / execution is made so that a message prompting input is sent again.

  If the user wishes to purchase directly without trial listening in FIG. 7, clicking the purchase button displays FIG. The user confirms the work name and artist name, enters the ID number and password, and clicks “Use”. The information processing apparatus 8 instructs / executes the Web server 12 to display FIG. 9 for requesting input of the ID number and password on the information processing terminal 402 of the user.

  In the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 commands and executes verification of the ID number and password in the user database of the database 10, and if they match, the work is transferred from the registrant database in the database 10 to the Web server. 12, the data is downloaded to the information processing terminal 402 of the user through the public communication network 6. If they do not match, an instruction / execution is made so that a message prompting input is sent again.

  Next, work selection (ranking selection) will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 25 and FIG. 26 show information processing for work selection (ranking selection).

  A person who desires the ranking of works registered in the information processing apparatus 8 in step S401 selects work selection (ranking selection) from the menu on FIG. When selected, FIG. 16 is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S402. When one or more items to be searched are selected in step S402, the process proceeds to step S404. When the ranking to be known in step S404 is selected, step S405 in which the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is searched is executed, FIG. 17 is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S406. If no selection is made in step S401, the display of FIG. 2 is maintained. If one or more search items are not selected in step S402, the process proceeds to step S403. When the random confirmation button is selected in step S403, the process proceeds to step S404. If the ranking desired to be known is not selected in step S404, the display returns to the display in FIG. When the ranking to be known in step S404 is selected, the process proceeds to step S405, the display of FIG. 17 is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S406. When the work name is clicked in step S406, step S407 in which the corresponding work registration data is searched in the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is executed, FIG. 7 is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S408. When the audition button is selected in step S408, the process proceeds to step S409, the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing device 8 is searched, the process proceeds to step S410, and after the sample information reproduction and sample information is completed, FIG. 8 is displayed. Then, the process proceeds to step S411. When the purchase in step S411 is selected in FIG. 8, the process proceeds to step S412 to search the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 and display FIG. When the ID number and password are input in step S413, the process proceeds to step S414, the user database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is searched, and the process proceeds to step S415. If purchase is selected in step S414, step 415 of download start and reproduction is executed. If no selection is made in step S411, the display returns to the display of FIG. If no selection is made in step S408, the process proceeds to step S417. If the purchase button is clicked in step S417, the process proceeds to step S412 to search the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 and display FIG. When the ID number and password are input in step S413, the process proceeds to step S414, the user database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is searched, and the process proceeds to step S415. If purchase is selected in step S415, step S416 of download start and reproduction is executed. If no selection is made in steps S415 and S417, the display returns to the display in FIG.

  Next, ranking processing (when the registrant himself wants to know the ranking of registered works) will be described as a search. A registrant of the information processing device 8 who desires ranking information of a registered work accesses the information processing device 8 from the information processing terminal group 4 such as the terminal 401 through the public communication line network 6, thereby causing the Web server 12 to The front page (FIG. 2) of the information processing terminal 401 or the like of the person who desires the ranking information of the registered works is displayed. In FIG. 2, when the item selection (ranking selection) is clicked, FIG. 16 is displayed.

  A person who wishes to perform a ranking search of works registered in the management system 2 clicks a registered work ranking button in FIG. When clicked, FIG. 18 is displayed. In the information processing apparatus 8, when the work selection (ranking selection) is clicked in FIG. 2, the Web server 12 displays FIG. 16 through the public communication line network 6 to the information processing terminal 401 or the like that desires the ranking information of the registered works. The instruction is executed. When the registered work order button is clicked in FIG. 16 on the information processing apparatus 8, the Web server 12 commands / executes to display FIG. Enter your password and title.

  In the information processing apparatus 8, the web server 12 instructs and executes verification of the registrant database of the database 10 by the database server 16 in accordance with the input of the password and the work name, and further statistics of the data of the used work / sample information. Processing is commanded and executed. If there is no deficiency, the Web server 12 commands / executes the display of the information processing results in FIG. 19 and FIG. 15 to the information processing terminal 401 or the like who desires the ranking information of the registered works through the public communication network 6. If there are any deficiencies, it will be instructed and executed again to prompt the user to enter the password and work title.

  Next, ranking information processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 shows information processing when it is desired to know ranking information of works registered by the user.

  A person who desires the ranking of the works registered in the information processing apparatus 8 in step S501 selects work selection (ranking selection) from the menu on FIG. When selected, FIG. 16 is displayed, and the process proceeds to step S502. When the registered work order button is selected in step S502, the ID number and password are requested to be displayed in the display of FIG. 18, and when the ID number and password are input in step S503, the user database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8 is displayed. Step S504 in which data is retrieved is executed. Further, step S505 of inputting the name of the work desired to be known in FIG. 18 is executed, the corresponding work registration data is searched in the registrant database in the database 10 of the information processing apparatus 8, and FIG. 19 and FIG. 15 are displayed. Step S506 is executed. When ranking is not selected in step S501, the display of FIG. 2 is maintained. If the registered work order is not selected in step S502, the display returns to the display in FIG.

  Next, remittance processing to the right holder will be described. For the author who registered the work in the information processing device 8, the Web server 12 instructs the database server 16 to search for the corresponding data in the registrant database of the database 10 and execute it on an arbitrarily determined date. Then, the money is transferred to the account designated by the right holder by the Web server 12.

  Next, modified examples of the creation management method and program described in the above embodiment will be described. In the above embodiment, the server in the information processing apparatus 8 is the Web server 12, the mail server 14, the database server 16, and the database 10. However, depending on the usage frequency of the user and the usage frequency of the registrant, the Web server, the mail server, Increase or decrease in the number of database servers installed.

  In the above embodiment, the secondary information of the work is the genre, the image, the tempo, the artist introduction, the work name, etc., the type of the work is the genre, and the feature of the work is the tempo and the image. Is not to be done.

  In the above embodiment, the ranking information based on the user's preference is the Internet broadcast best 10, the cumulative sales best 10, the monthly sales best 10, etc. However, the ranking information is not limited to those described in the embodiment. Absent.

  In the above embodiment, music (sound data) has been described as an example of a work, but the work can be broadcast by streaming communication, a literary work, a musical work, a dance or silent work, an art The present invention can be applied to a copyrighted work, a map or a graphic work having academic properties, a movie work, a photo work, and a program work, and is not limited to the embodiment.

The features of the above embodiment are listed as follows.
(1) By using the creation management method and the management program thereof according to the present invention, it is possible to automate all of the registration of works, the promotion, the provision, the settlement fee or the usage fee. Specifically, the work provider inputs the work into the system, registers the work in a usable state, promotes the work (creates a sample from the work, creates a broadcast program for Internet broadcasting), The provision of works by user's selection of works, registration of works, and the settlement of copyrights, etc. will be automated. Then, the work is stored in a large-capacity storage device and made into a database, and can be used freely for a long time.
(2) All registered works are displayed on the front page by Internet broadcast by automatic creation of a broadcast program based on the registration order and the elapsed time from the registration date.
(3) A desired work can be selected from the works broadcast on the Internet according to specified conditions, and secondary information can be browsed, auditioned or purchased. The works broadcast on the front page are for an arbitrarily defined period. After listening to the internet broadcast, you can decide whether to provide or purchase the work, so that you can select the work you want.
(4) Since works or groups of works can be auditioned collectively via Internet broadcasting based on ranking information based on user preferences, it is possible to save time and effort to select works efficiently, without having to audition sample information of individual works individually. it can.
(5) Based on the purchase history and audition history, information related to work selection and audition can be obtained, so statistics such as ranking can be automated from that information, and evaluation results based on the statistical data can be automatically obtained. This eliminates the need to explicitly input the evaluation of the work, saves time and increases the reliability of the evaluation. That is, the value of the work is evaluated based on the free registration of the work and the use frequency of the user, and the input process of the evaluation information by the system administrator (work distribution company) or the like is not required.
(6) Since the broadcast program is created based on the registration order, the elapsed time from the registration date, and other information, all the works can be simply registered along with the automation of the broadcast program creation process. Since it is released through the Internet broadcast on the above-mentioned front page, the willingness to register works can be improved.
(7) Works provided by Internet broadcasting can be extracted by specifying conditions such as user's preference, type, characteristics, etc., selecting works, browsing secondary information, auditioning or listening through Internet broadcasting You can make a purchase.
(8) When selecting works for registered works, it is possible to select works, browse secondary information, audition, or purchase through Internet broadcasts based on recommended selections and ranking information. For example, when ranking selection is made in the selection of works, the user can specify one or more kinds of works and features specified by the user based on the user's preference, and the user can be selected from the specified search results. If the work based on the user's preference automatically constitutes an Internet broadcast program, and the broadcast can be performed and the sample information that is of interest is broadcast, the work can be selected and the secondary information can be viewed, auditioned, and purchased. In other words, by selecting works that you are interested in from Internet broadcasting, you can select works that you like as a result of actually listening to the works. In addition, since the Internet broadcast can be configured from the search results, the works obtained as the search results can be auditioned together, and the trouble of auditioning the sample information of each individual work can be saved.

As described above, the most preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the above description, and is described in the claims or the best mode for carrying out the invention. It goes without saying that various modifications and changes can be made by those skilled in the art based on the gist of the invention disclosed in the above, and such modifications and changes are included in the scope of the present invention.

According to the present invention, the creation of music, video, etc. is provided through the Internet, etc., and the use of the work is provided through the registration of the work, publication, selection, purchase, settlement, etc. by means of disclosure such as Internet broadcasting, and its effective use It can contribute to and is useful.

It is a block diagram which shows the management system of a creation. It is a figure which shows a front page screen. It is a figure which shows a registration application screen. It is a figure which shows a process guide screen. It is a figure which shows a selection screen. It is a figure which shows a screen display. It is a figure which shows a screen display. It is a figure which shows a screen display. It is a figure which shows a screen display. It is a flowchart which shows the process from streaming broadcast selection to reproduction | regeneration. It is a flowchart which shows the process from streaming broadcast selection to reproduction | regeneration. It is a figure which shows a screen display. It is a figure which shows a screen display. It is a figure which shows a screen display. It is a figure which shows a screen display. It is a figure which shows a screen display. It is a figure which shows a screen display. It is a figure which shows a screen display. It is a figure which shows a screen display. It is a figure which shows a screen display. It is a flowchart which shows the process from preference selection to reproduction | regeneration. It is a flowchart which shows the process from preference selection to reproduction | regeneration. It is a flowchart which shows the process from recommendation selection to reproduction | regeneration. It is a flowchart which shows the process from recommendation selection to reproduction | regeneration. It is a flowchart which shows the process from ranking selection to reproduction | regeneration. It is a flowchart which shows the process from ranking selection to reproduction | regeneration. It is a flowchart which shows the process from ranking selection to reproduction | regeneration. It is a figure which shows the registration content of a database. It is a figure which shows the registration content of a database. It is a figure which shows the registration content of a database.

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2 Management system 4 Information processing terminal group 401, 402... 40N Information processing terminal 6 Public communication line network 8 Information processing device

Claims (10)

An information processing terminal is provided on the provider side or user side of the work and an information processing apparatus is provided on the administrator side, the information processing terminal and the information processing apparatus are connected by a communication medium, and registration and use of the work are performed. An automated creation management method,
Processing for connecting the information processing terminal and the information processing apparatus by the communication medium;
The work to be registered in the information processing terminal and / or information representing the work, secondary information representing the provider, type and / or characteristics are input, and the work and the secondary information are input via the communication medium. A process of transmitting to the information processing device and registering the work and the secondary information together with the classification information specified by the information processing device;
Processing to register the work, the secondary information, sample information extracted from the work in the information processing apparatus;
Processing to deliver the sample information registered in the information processing apparatus to the information processing terminal via the communication medium in response to a request from the information processing terminal;
The information processing apparatus executes processing for determining whether or not the request from the information processing terminal is met, and distributes the work to the information processing terminal through the communication medium to the information processing terminal that matches the request Processing,
A method of managing a creation, characterized by comprising   2. The processing of the information processing apparatus includes registration of the work, promotion of the work, provision to the user, payment of a registration fee and payment of a use fee of the work, and settlement of a copyright fee. The management method of the described creation. The processing of the information processing apparatus creates a broadcast program based on the registration order of the works and the time elapsed from the registration date, and broadcasts the registered sample information to the information processing terminal via the communication medium. Processing,
A process of accepting a delivery request for the sample information from the information processing terminal on the broadcast presented to the information processing terminal;
The creation management method according to claim 1, further comprising: The processing of the information processing apparatus creates a broadcast program by specifying the type and characteristics of the work, and broadcasts the registered sample information to the information processing terminal via the communication terminal;
A process of accepting a delivery request for the sample information from the information processing terminal on the broadcast presented to the information processing terminal;
The creation management method according to claim 1, further comprising:   The processing whether or not the request from the information processing terminal is met includes the registration processing of the provider or the user, payment of registration fee and payment of the work, and payment processing of copyright fee to the information processing device. The creation management method according to claim 1, further comprising:   The work is data handled by multimedia, wherein different types of data such as audio data, video data (moving image and audio), text data, etc., are handled alone or in combination. A method for managing a creation according to 1.   The creation management method according to claim 1, wherein the sample information is modification of the work by changing a time limit from a head part of the work or a compression rate of data processing.   Based on the request from the information processing terminal, a process of automatically registering the work for each work or for each provider that provided the work for the work that has received a distribution request from the information processing terminal. The creation management method according to claim 1, further comprising a process of notifying the number of times.   2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising a process of creating a list of the works provided by the provider, and a process of distributing the work list based on designation of the user from the information processing terminal. How to manage your creations. An information processing terminal is provided on the provider side or the user side of the work, and an information processing device is provided on the administrator side, and the information processing terminal and the information processing apparatus are connected by a communication medium for registering and using the work. A creation management program used,
Processing for connecting the information processing terminal and the information processing apparatus by the communication medium;
The work to be registered in the information processing terminal and its secondary information are input, and the work and secondary information are transmitted to the information processing apparatus via the communication medium, together with the classification information specified by the information processing apparatus. A process of registering the work and the secondary information;
Processing to register the work, the secondary information, sample information extracted from the work in the information processing apparatus;
Processing to deliver the sample information registered in the information processing apparatus to the information processing terminal via the communication medium in response to a request from the information processing terminal;
A process for determining whether or not the request from the information processing terminal is met, and for the information processing terminal that matches the request, a process for delivering the work to the information processing terminal through the communication medium;
A creation management program characterized by comprising

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