JP2006301808A - Content distribution system, method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a content distribution system, a method, and a program for distributing a content on a condition corresponding to circumstances of a distribution destination, allowing a user to view and listen to the content in common with both indoor information communication terminal and portable mobile information communication terminal, and efficiently distributing the content by derivation of an original content. <P>SOLUTION: The system is provided with a content database storing the content; a content information data base storing content parameter information; an original content parameter information extracting means for extracting original content parameter information of the original content; a transmitting means for transmitting the original content parameter information to the content information database; a content-calling means for retrieving the parameter information matching the original content parameter information, and to call the content linked to the content parameter information from the contents database; and a content distribution means for distributing the content to information communication terminals. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a content distribution system, method, and program for content distribution control suitable for application to a content distribution system via a network.

  In the technology related to conventional content distribution, generally used methods include a method of recording and distributing content such as music and video on a recording medium such as a CD and a DVD, and a medium such as radio waves and signal cables. It is a method of broadcasting a program by public broadcasting via the Internet.

  In addition, with the development of information communication networks such as the Internet in recent years, content distribution using such network lines is also performed.

For example, content information based on a user profile is distributed from the information distribution apparatus between the information distribution apparatus and the client apparatus connected to the network. On the other hand, the client device receives the content information and returns evaluation information for the content information to the client device. Based on the returned evaluation information, the information distribution device changes and redistributes the content information distributed to the client device (see Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-32660

  However, according to the conventional technology, even if a viewer who views the content desires other related content as a motivation for viewing the content, the viewer may satisfy the related content. It was difficult to provide to.

  In addition, it is difficult to match content to a viewing environment caused by a difference in viewing devices used by viewers due to physical limitations of content recording media or technical limitations on public broadcasting for broadcasting content.

  In addition, the viewing location of the content is limited to the viewing device and the installation location where the condition is compatible with the distribution medium. For example, in order to view content that can be viewed at home while moving, The same function as the device had to be implemented in the portable terminal.

  In addition, although content is distributed via a network such as the Internet as a means of avoiding physical restrictions, in order for the viewer to view the distributed content, the viewer himself / herself spontaneously visits a content distribution server or the like. It is difficult to perform efficient content distribution because it also requires a predetermined operation to access and transmit an indication of intention to desire content distribution or to receive content.

  In view of such a problem, the present invention can distribute content under conditions according to the environment of a distribution destination via a network, and thus, content viewing can be shared by both the home information communication terminal and the portable mobile information communication terminal. It is another object of the present invention to provide a content distribution system, method, and program capable of performing efficient content distribution by guiding the original content acquired by an information communication terminal.

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a content distribution system for distributing content to an information communication terminal connected to a network, a content database for storing the content in a distributable manner, and a content database stored in the content database. A content information database for storing content parameter information of the content; original content parameter information extraction means for analyzing and extracting original content parameter information of the original content input to the information communication terminal; Transmission means for transmitting content parameter information to the content information database; and searching for the content parameter information that matches the original content parameter information received by the content information database; Comprising a content calling means for calling the linkage content in Ntsu parameter information from the content database, and content delivery means for the contents called delivery to the information communication terminal.

  Also, in the present invention described in claim 2, in claim 1, the content distribution unit notifies the information communication terminal of the presence and type of the content that can be distributed, and the information communication terminal responds to this notification from the information communication terminal. Distribution of the content corresponding to the reply content is executed.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first or second aspect, the original content is content information of a program by public broadcasting, audio information or moving image information recorded on a magneto-optical recording medium. And at least one of still image information and IP-based content information distributed via the network.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to third aspects, the original content parameter information includes channel information and broadcast time in the public broadcast, the magneto-optical recording medium, and the At least one of the unique IDs assigned to the IP system content information.

  Further, the present invention according to claim 5 provides the content according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the content is a type of the information communication terminal and / or a content condition preset in the information communication terminal. And includes at least one of a translated subtitled version, a commercial cut version, a high quality version, and a mobile phone compatible version.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the first to fifth aspects, the information communication terminal is a PC, a PDA, a mobile phone, a TV, an audio recording / reproducing device, or an image recording / reproducing device. , At least one of them.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a content distribution method for distributing content to an information communication terminal connected to a network, wherein the content database stores the content in a distributable manner, and a content information database. Storing the content parameter information of the content accumulated in the content database, and analyzing and extracting the original content parameter information of the original content input to the information communication terminal by the original content parameter information extracting means Transmitting the original content parameter information to the content information database by a transmitting means; and the original content received by the content information database by a content calling means. Searching the content parameter information that matches the parameter information, calling the content linked to the matched content parameter information from the content database, and sending the called content to the information communication terminal by content distribution means Delivering.

  Further, in the present invention described in claim 8, in claim 7, the content distribution means notifies the information communication terminal of the presence and type of the content that can be distributed, and the information communication terminal responds to this notification from the information communication terminal. Distribution of the content corresponding to the reply content is executed.

  Further, the present invention according to claim 9 is the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 7 and 8, wherein the original content is content information of a program by public broadcasting, audio information or moving image information recorded on a magneto-optical recording medium. And at least one of still image information and IP-based content information distributed via the network.

  Further, the present invention according to claim 10 is the method according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the original content parameter information includes channel information and broadcast time in the public broadcast, the magneto-optical recording medium, and the At least one of the unique IDs assigned to the IP system content information.

  The present invention according to claim 11 provides the content according to any one of claims 7 to 10, wherein the content is a type of the information communication terminal and / or a content condition preset in the information communication terminal. And includes at least one of a translated subtitled version, a commercial cut version, a high quality version, and a mobile phone compatible version.

  The present invention according to claim 12 provides the information communication terminal according to any one of claims 7 to 11, wherein the information communication terminal is a PC, a PDA, a mobile phone, a TV, an audio recording / reproducing apparatus, or an image recording / reproducing apparatus. , At least one of them.

  According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a content distribution program for distributing content to an information communication terminal connected to a network, wherein the content database stores the content in a distributable manner, and a content information database. Storing the content parameter information of the content accumulated in the content database, and analyzing and extracting the original content parameter information of the original content input to the information communication terminal by the original content parameter information extracting means Transmitting the original content parameter information to the content information database by a transmission means; and the original received by the content information database by a content calling means. Retrieving the content parameter information that matches the content parameter information, calling the content linked to the matched content parameter information from the content database, and calling the content called by the content distribution means to the information communication terminal Delivering to.

  Further, in the present invention described in claim 14, in claim 13, the content distribution means notifies the information communication terminal of the presence and type of the content that can be distributed, from the information communication terminal in response to the notification. Distribution of the content corresponding to the reply content is executed.

  Further, the present invention according to claim 15 is the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 13 and 14, wherein the original content is content information of a program by public broadcasting, audio information or video information recorded on a magneto-optical recording medium. And at least one of still image information and IP-based content information distributed via the network.

  Further, the present invention according to claim 16 provides the information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 13 to 15, wherein the original content parameter information includes channel information and broadcast time in the public broadcast, the magneto-optical recording medium, and the At least one of the unique IDs assigned to the IP system content information.

  In addition, the present invention according to claim 17 provides the content according to any one of claims 13 to 16, wherein the content is a type of the information communication terminal and / or a content condition preset in the information communication terminal. And includes at least one of a translated subtitled version, a commercial cut version, a high quality version, and a mobile phone compatible version.

  The present invention according to claim 18 is the information processing terminal according to any one of claims 13 to 17, wherein the information communication terminal is a PC, a PDA, a mobile phone, a TV, an audio recording / reproducing device, or an image recording / reproducing device. , At least one of them.

  The present invention according to claim 19 can be executed by installing the content distribution program according to any one of claims 13 to 18 on a server arranged on the network.

  According to the present invention, content can be distributed under conditions according to the environment of the distribution destination via the network, so that both the home information communication terminal and the portable mobile information communication terminal can view the content in common. In addition, it is possible to provide a content distribution system, method, and program capable of efficient content distribution by guiding the original content acquired by the information communication terminal.

  FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram for explaining the overall configuration according to the embodiment of the content distribution system of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1, a content distribution center 1, an information communication terminal 2, a portable information communication terminal 3, and a network 4 are shown.

  The content distribution center 1 distributes content to the information communication terminal 2 and the portable information communication terminal 3 via a network 4 such as the Internet. The main components of the content distribution center 1 are a distribution system 5 for distributing content, a content database (DB) 6 storing and storing content, and storing and storing content parameter information (content parameter information). A content information database (DB) 7.

  Further, both the information communication terminal 2 and the portable information communication terminal 3 extract the content information device 8 for extracting and analyzing the parameter information (original content parameter information) included in the original content, the CD 15 and the DVD 16, and broadcasting (public broadcasting). ) Content playback device 9 that plays back original content such as 17 for viewing, network interface (NW I / F) 10 for connecting to the network 4 for information communication, CD 15, DVD 16, broadcast 17, etc. And an input I / F 11 for capturing (inputting) as content.

  In the portable information communication terminal 3, data stored in the external memory 19 with respect to the input interface 11 can also be taken in as content. The IP content 18 is input to the network interface 10 via the network 4.

  FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the content distribution processing according to the embodiment of the content distribution system of the present invention.

  In FIG. 2, the flow of contents distributed by the configuration referred to in FIG. 1 will be schematically shown and described. First, an original content such as music or video from an arbitrary CD 15, DVD 16 or broadcast 17 is viewed on the information communication terminal 2. Here, the parameter information (original content parameter information) included in the original content being viewed is extracted by the content analysis device 8. The extracted parameter information is transmitted to the content distribution center 1 via the network 4, and the content information transmission (1) is completed.

  In the parameter information, the model information of the information communication terminal 2 (or the portable information communication terminal 3), the type of communication line, the transfer speed of the communication line, the information related to the restrictions on the acceptable content depending on the model, and the content are viewed. Communication environment information such as restriction information based on user's arbitrary or model initial setting is also transmitted at the same time.

  Further, the parameter information includes, for example, a parameter structure referred to in FIG. 3 separately from the communication environment information. As parameter information in the CD 15 (or DVD 16), a unique ID 20 is given, and information for identifying individual identification, contents, etc. of the CD 15 based on the unique ID 20 is provided. In the CD 15 and the DVD 16, a TOC (Table of contents) or a title of recorded contents can be used as the ID as the unique ID 20.

  As for the broadcast 17, a channel 22 such as a TV or a broadcast time 23 of a program can be used as an ID.

  Further, in the case of IP-based content 18, a unique ID 21 or the like assigned in advance for each content by each provider that distributes IP-based content can be used.

  Next, in FIG. 2, when content information transmission (1) is executed, the distribution system 5 makes a database inquiry (2) to the content information database 7 in the content distribution center 1. In the content information database 7, association information for associating the received content information with the distributable content stored in the content database 6 is stored and accumulated. This association information uses parameter information (content parameter information) of content that can be stored and distributed in the content database 6.

  As a result of the database inquiry (2), the content information transmitted from the information communication terminal 2 is transmitted to the information communication terminal 2 to indicate that there is content in the content database 6 that can be distributed and linked to the content information. (3) Do.

  Next, the information communication terminal 2 receives this result transmission (3), determines whether or not to receive the distribution of the presented content, and when selecting the distribution, transmits the request transmission (4) to the content distribution center 1. Send to.

  Note that this request transmission (4) may determine whether or not the request is necessary according to conditions set in advance in the information communication terminal 2, or based on an arbitrary selection by the user using the information communication terminal 2. Also good.

  In the content distribution center 1, in response to this request transmission (4), the distribution system 5 issues a corresponding content distribution instruction (5) to the content database 6.

  The content database 6 receives the distribution instruction (5) and executes the content distribution (6). This content distribution (6) is distributed to the information communication terminal 2 via the network 4. Alternatively, it is distributed to the portable information communication terminal 3 via a network of a communication carrier (not shown).

  Next, FIG. 4 shows a flowchart for explaining the content distribution processing according to the embodiment of the content distribution system of the present invention.

  The content distribution processing that has already been described with reference to FIG. 3 will be described with reference to a flow diagram for easier understanding. First, reading of the original content from a recording medium such as CD15 or DVD16 is performed by the information communication terminal 2 (step 1: S1). Alternatively, broadcast 17 is received (step 2: S2) or IP content 18 is read (step 3: S3). Here, the original content for content distribution is read.

  Extraction by the content analysis device 8 is executed with reference to the read parameter information of the original content (step 4: S4).

  Next, the extracted parameter information is transmitted via the network 4 (step 5: S5).

  Next, the content information database 7 is inquired of the content information database 7 for the presence of content corresponding to the received parameter information (content stored and accumulated in the content database 6) (step 6: S6).

  As a result of the inquiry in step 6, a binary determination is performed when there is no content corresponding to the parameter information in the content database 6 (NO) and when there is content (YES).

  Here, if the determination in step 6 is (YES), the result that the inquired content can be distributed to the information communication terminal 2 is transmitted as a result (step 7: S7). This result transmission is distributed to the information communication terminal 2, and a result display for notifying this result is executed on the information communication terminal 2 (step 8: S8).

  Next, it is determined whether or not content distribution is received in the information communication terminal 2 (YES / NO) (step 9: S9). This determination may be made based on conditions set in advance in the information communication terminal 2 to determine whether or not the distribution is necessary, or may be based on an instruction input based on the determination of the user using the information communication terminal 2.

  If YES is determined in this step 9, the content distribution according to the request (distribution request) is executed from the content distribution center 1 via the network. The content distributed here is the content in the content database 6 corresponding to the parameter information of the content in step S4. This content corresponds to a request from the information communication terminal 2, and corresponds to the type of the information communication terminal 2 and / or a content condition set in advance in the information communication terminal 2, and includes at least a translated captioned version. , A commercial cut version, a high quality version, a mobile phone version, and the like.

  On the other hand, if the content distribution is determined to be NO (rejected) in step 9, the series of content distribution processing flow ends (step 13: S13).

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the inquiry processing of the content parameter information according to the embodiment of the content distribution system of the present invention.

  In FIG. 5, with regard to the content distribution processing described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, the series of processing is shown in the explanatory diagram, particularly focusing on inquiry of parameter information for each content.

  First, an individual unique ID 20 is assigned to the CD (DVD 16) 15. Similarly, in the broadcast 17, a channel 22 and a broadcast time 23 are given as parameter information. Also for the IP system content 18, the unique ID 21 assigned by the operator is used as parameter information. These become original contents for distributing contents.

  These parameter information is queried in the content information database 7. As a result of this inquiry, when the content corresponding to the inquired parameter information is in the content database 7, the title 24 and the keyword 25 are transmitted to the content database 6.

  The content database 6 distributes related content 26 related to the original content based on the title 24 and the keyword 25.

  According to the embodiment of the present invention described above, content can be distributed under conditions according to the environment of the distribution destination via the network, so that the content is common to both the home information communication terminal and the portable mobile information communication terminal. Can be viewed, and a content distribution system, method, and program capable of efficient content distribution by guiding the original content acquired by the information communication terminal can be provided.

The block diagram for demonstrating the whole structure based on embodiment of the content delivery system of this invention is shown. An explanatory view for explaining distribution processing of contents concerning an embodiment of a contents distribution system of the present invention is shown. 2 shows one example of a content parameter structure according to an embodiment of a content distribution system of the present invention. The flowchart for demonstrating the delivery process of the content based on embodiment of the content delivery system of this invention is shown. The explanatory view for explaining the inquiry processing of the contents parameter information concerning the embodiment of the contents distribution system of the present invention is shown.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Content distribution center 2 Information communication terminal 3 Portable information communication terminal 4 Network 5 Distribution system 6 Content DB (database)
7 Content information DB (database)
8 Content analysis device 9 Content playback device 10 Network interface (NW I / F)
11 Input I / F
20, 21 Unique ID
22 channels 23 broadcast hours

Claims (19)

In a content distribution system for distributing content to information communication terminals connected to a network,
A content database for storing the content in a distributable manner;
A content information database for storing content parameter information of the content stored in the content database;
Original content parameter information extraction means for analyzing and extracting original content parameter information of the original content input to the information communication terminal;
Transmitting means for transmitting the original content parameter information to the content information database;
Content calling means for searching the content parameter information that matches the original content parameter information received by the content information database and calling the content linked to the matched content parameter information from the content database;
Content distribution means for distributing the called content to the information communication terminal;
A content distribution system comprising: The content distribution means includes:
The presence / absence and type of the content that can be distributed are notified to the information communication terminal, and the content is distributed according to the reply from the information communication terminal in response to the notification. Content distribution system. The original content is
It is at least one of content information of a program by public broadcasting, audio information and moving image information and still image information recorded on a magneto-optical recording medium, and IP content information distributed through the network The content distribution system according to any one of claims 1 and 2. The original content parameter information is
Any one of the channel information and broadcast time in the public broadcast, and the unique ID assigned to the magneto-optical recording medium and the IP-based content information are any one of claims 1-3. The content distribution system according to claim 1. The content is
The content according to the type of the information communication terminal and / or the content condition preset in the information communication terminal,
The content distribution according to any one of claims 1 to 4, including at least one of a translated subtitled version, a commercial cut version, a high quality version, and a mobile phone compatible version. system. The information communication terminal is
The content distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the content distribution system is at least one of a PC, a PDA, a mobile phone, a TV, an audio recording / reproducing apparatus, and an image recording / reproducing apparatus. . In a content distribution method for distributing content to information communication terminals connected to a network,
Storing the content in a distributable manner by a content database;
Storing content parameter information of the content stored in the content database by a content information database;
Analyzing and extracting the original content parameter information of the original content input to the information communication terminal by the original content parameter information extracting means;
Transmitting the original content parameter information to the content information database by a transmission means;
Retrieving the content parameter information that matches the original content parameter information received by the content information database by content calling means, and calling the content linked to the matched content parameter information from the content database;
Delivering the called content to the information communication terminal by content delivery means;
A content distribution method characterized by comprising: The content distribution means includes:
The presence / absence and type of the content that can be distributed is notified to the information communication terminal, and the content is distributed according to the reply from the information communication terminal in response to the notification. Content distribution method. The original content is
It is at least one of content information of a program by public broadcasting, audio information and moving image information and still image information recorded on a magneto-optical recording medium, and IP content information distributed through the network The content distribution method according to claim 7 or 8. The original content parameter information is
The channel information and broadcast time in the public broadcast, and at least one of the unique ID assigned to the magneto-optical recording medium and the IP content information. The content distribution method according to claim 1. The content is
The content according to the type of the information communication terminal and / or the content condition preset in the information communication terminal,
The content distribution according to any one of claims 7 to 10, including at least one of a translated subtitled version, a commercial cut version, a high quality version, and a mobile phone compatible version. Method. The information communication terminal is
12. The content distribution method according to claim 7, wherein the content distribution method is at least one of a PC, a PDA, a mobile phone, a TV, an audio recording / reproducing apparatus, and an image recording / reproducing apparatus. . In a content distribution program for distributing content to an information communication terminal connected to a network,
Storing the content in a distributable manner by a content database;
Storing content parameter information of the content stored in the content database by a content information database;
Analyzing and extracting the original content parameter information of the original content input to the information communication terminal by the original content parameter information extracting means;
Transmitting the original content parameter information to the content information database by a transmission means;
Retrieving the content parameter information that matches the original content parameter information received by the content information database by content calling means, and calling the content linked to the matched content parameter information from the content database;
Delivering the called content to the information communication terminal by content delivery means;
A content distribution program comprising: The content distribution means includes:
The presence / absence and type of the content that can be distributed are notified to the information communication terminal, and the content is distributed according to the reply from the information communication terminal in response to the notification. Content distribution program. The original content is
It is at least one of content information of a program by public broadcasting, audio information and moving image information and still image information recorded on a magneto-optical recording medium, and IP content information distributed through the network The content distribution program according to any one of claims 13 and 14. The original content parameter information is
16. Any one of the channel information and broadcast time in the public broadcast, and at least one of the unique ID assigned to the magneto-optical recording medium and the IP content information. The content distribution program according to claim 1. The content is
The content according to the type of the information communication terminal and / or the content condition preset in the information communication terminal,
The content distribution according to any one of claims 13 to 16, including at least one of a translated subtitled version, a commercial cut version, a high quality version, and a mobile phone compatible version. program. The information communication terminal is
The content distribution program according to any one of claims 13 to 17, wherein the content distribution program is at least one of a PC, a PDA, a mobile phone, a TV, an audio recording / reproducing apparatus, and an image recording / reproducing apparatus. .   The content distribution program according to any one of claims 13 to 18, wherein the content distribution program can be installed and executed on a server arranged on the network.

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