JP2008139560A - Content base and communications system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a participation-type communications system which allots parts to a plurality of persons to generate content, and also provide a content base used for the system. <P>SOLUTION: The communications system is provided with a server 1 and a plurality of terminals. The server 1 generates a content base based on instructions from a leader terminal 2a. The content base is provided with music data, image data, voice scenario data, image scenario data and so on. A generation member terminal 2b receives the content base, generates element voices 9 and element images 10, based on the voice scenario data and the image scenario data, and transmits them to the server 1. The server 1 composites the music data, or the like, from the received element voices 9, or the like, and makes the content K completed and transmits it to a receiving member terminal 2c. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a content base in which a plurality of persons can share parts and create one content, and a communication system using the content base.

  Communication by e-mail is widely performed using a mobile phone or a personal computer (PC). Although communication was originally performed only on character data, recently communication using data in which voice or video is added to characters is being performed (Patent Documents 1 and 2). The present inventor has previously proposed a system that can create a unique e-mail by adding an echo or synthesizing a sound effect as well as simply adding sound and video (patent) Reference 3).

  Initially, this type of communication was limited to one-to-one or one-to-a few identified forms as seen in email. However, in recent years, with the spread of the Internet, a large number of one-to-unspecified communications such as blogs and social networks (SNS) have become popular. In addition, although non-real-time communication such as e-mail is still the mainstream, real-time communication that exchanges information directly with online partners is also becoming popular.

JP 2002-366396 A JP 2003-018084 A JP 2006-127443 A

  If only information is to be transmitted, it may be possible to use conventional text data only. However, character data alone is difficult to convey the state of a live partner, lacks interest, and is not sufficient as a means of communication. According to the technique of the above-mentioned patent document 1 and patent document 2, since the sound and the image can be added, it is excellent that the state of the other party is easily transmitted. However, the technology there is not easy to change because it adds audio and video as it is. In that respect, according to the invention of Cited Document 3, it is possible to process a variety of voices of e-mails, in addition to tangible information conveyed as electronic data, such as “individuality” and “thought” of the sender Even intangible information can be conveyed, and it is possible to enjoy and communicate more closely.

  However, since the technology there was supposed to be enjoyed by individuals, it was difficult to cope with various forms of communication today.

  Therefore, in view of the above problems, the present invention is suitable for a variety of communication forms today, and an object thereof is to provide a participatory communication system that can be further enjoyed, and a content base used therefor.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the present invention according to claim 1 is a content base having a plurality of digital data areas, which is used when a plurality of persons share parts to create one content. , And voice scenario data created corresponding to the music data, and the voice scenario data defines a procedure for synthesizing the voice created for each part with the music data It is characterized by that.

  The present invention according to claim 2 is the content base according to claim 1, wherein the sound scenario data includes sound effect data for processing sound to be synthesized.

  A third aspect of the present invention is the content base according to the first or second aspect, wherein a sound effect data area capable of synthesizing a sound effect is provided at an arbitrary position. .

  A fourth aspect of the present invention is the content base according to any one of the first to third aspects, further comprising an illegal copy prevention flag that prohibits a copy other than a predetermined member set in advance. It is characterized by being.

  The present invention according to claim 5 is the content base according to any one of claims 1 to 4, and is created corresponding to the video data reproduced in conjunction with the music and the video data Video scenario data, and a procedure for synthesizing video created for each part with the video data is defined in the video scenario data.

  The present invention according to claim 6 is the content base according to claim 5, wherein the video scenario data includes video effect data for processing a video to be synthesized.

  A seventh aspect of the present invention is the content base according to the fifth or sixth aspect, wherein an effect video data area capable of synthesizing the effect video is provided at an arbitrary position. .

An eighth aspect of the present invention is a communication system using the content base according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein a server arranged on a network and a plurality of servers accessible to the server are provided. The plurality of terminals includes a creation member terminal that participates in content creation and a receiving member terminal that receives the created content, and the creation member terminal is defined in the audio scenario data Means for generating element sounds of each of the parts, means for transmitting the generated element sounds to the server,
And the server synthesizes the component voice received from the creation member terminal with the music data based on the voice scenario data, and synthesizes the component voice and the music data with the receiving member terminal. Means for transmitting the content, and a plurality of persons can share the part and create one content via the server.

  The present invention according to claim 9 is a communication system using the content base according to any one of claims 5 to 7, wherein a server arranged on a network and a plurality of servers accessible to the server are provided. Each of which includes a creation member terminal that participates in the creation of content and a receiving member terminal that receives the created content, wherein the creation member terminal includes voice scenario data and Means for generating elemental audio and elemental video for each part defined in the video scenario data, and means for transmitting the generated elemental audio and elemental video to the server. On the basis of means for synthesizing the elemental sound received from the creation member terminal with music data, And a means for synthesizing the element video received from the creation member terminal with video data, and a means for transmitting the completed content by synthesizing the element audio and the element video to the receiving member terminal, A plurality of persons can share parts through the server to create one content.

  A tenth aspect of the present invention is a communication system using the content base according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, comprising a plurality of terminals accessible to each other, and each terminal includes: A creation member terminal that participates in the creation of content, and a receiving member terminal that receives the created content, wherein a content base is set for any of the creation member terminals, and the creation member terminal is configured with voice scenario data The means for creating elemental audio for each part defined in the above, the means for creating elemental content by synthesizing elemental audio to music data based on the audio scenario data, and the elemental audio of the part in charge are synthesized Means for transmitting the created element content to any other creator member terminal that has not, Means for receiving elemental content from any one of the creating member terminals, and the terminal of the last creating member that has received the elemental content in which the elemental sounds of the other creating members are all synthesized, completes the content and And a means for transmitting to the receiving member terminal, and in a relay format, a plurality of persons can share parts to create one content.

  The present invention according to claim 11 is a communication system using the content base according to any one of claims 5 to 7, comprising a plurality of terminals accessible to each other, A creation member terminal that participates in the creation of content, and a receiving member terminal that receives the created content, wherein a content base is set for any of the creation member terminals, and the creation member terminal is configured with voice scenario data And means for creating elemental audio and elemental video of each part specified in the video scenario data, and synthesizing the elemental audio into music data based on the audio scenario data, and the elemental video based on the video scenario data To create element content and Means for transmitting the created element content to any other creation member terminal in which the element voice and the element video are not synthesized, and means for receiving the element content from any other creation member terminal, A terminal of the last creation member that has received the element content in which the element audio and the element video of the other creation member are all synthesized, and has a means for completing the content and transmitting the content to the receiving member terminal, Thus, a plurality of persons can share parts and create one content.

  A twelfth aspect of the present invention is a communication system using the content base according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein a server arranged on a network and a plurality of servers accessible to the server are provided. And a means for enabling the server to view the created content base on each terminal through a content posting screen on which a title is displayed based on an instruction from the terminal planning the creation of the content. , Means for transmitting a content base in response to a transmission request from any terminal, means for receiving and storing element content created by any terminal, and requesting the stored element contents from each terminal And a means for reproducing according to the content, and when all the elemental content of each part is received, the content is completed. Means for enabling browsing through the content posting screen, each terminal receiving the content base from the server, and means for generating elemental audio of each part defined in the audio scenario data And means for synthesizing elemental sound into music data based on the voice scenario data to generate elemental content and means for transmitting the generated elemental content to the server. It is characterized in that a person can share parts and create one content.

  A thirteenth aspect of the present invention is a communication system using the content base according to any one of the fifth to seventh aspects, wherein a server arranged on a network and a plurality of servers accessible to the server are provided. And a means for enabling the server to view the created content base on each terminal through a content posting screen on which a title is displayed based on an instruction from the terminal planning the creation of the content. , Means for transmitting a content base in response to a transmission request from any terminal, means for receiving and storing element content created by any terminal, and requesting the stored element contents from each terminal And a means for reproducing according to the content, and when all the elemental content of each part is received, the content is completed. Means for enabling browsing through the content posting screen, and each terminal receives means for receiving the content base from the server, and the component audio of each part defined in the audio scenario data and the video scenario data, and Means for creating elemental video, means for creating elemental content by synthesizing elemental audio with music data based on audio scenario data, and synthesizing elemental video with video data based on video scenario data, and creation Means for transmitting the element content to the server, and a plurality of persons can share a part among unspecified members to create one content.

  The present invention according to claim 14 is the communication system according to claim 13, wherein the server includes means for selecting element contents of each part based on a vote from a terminal. To do.

  The present invention according to claim 15 is the communication system according to claim 13 or claim 14, wherein the server adds an audio comment to an arbitrary position of the element content in response to a request from the terminal. And a means for storing the information in association with each other, and the information can be exchanged between the terminals via the server.

  The present invention according to claim 16 is the communication system according to claim 8 or claim 9 or claim 12 to claim 15, wherein the content base is set according to an instruction from any terminal. It is created in a server.

  The present invention according to claim 17 is the communication system according to any one of claims 8, 9, or 12 to 15, wherein a content base is provided in the server in advance. It is characterized by.

  The present invention according to claim 18 is the communication system according to any one of claims 8 to 15, comprising a storage medium for storing a content base, and the use of the content base via the storage medium It is possible to make it possible.

  According to a nineteenth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the communication system according to any one of the eighth to fifteenth aspects, wherein a content base is provided in any one of the terminals in advance.

  According to the content base and the communication system using the content base of the present invention, it is possible to deal with a wide variety of communication forms, and it is possible to enjoy among a large number of participants such as exchanging greeting messages in groups.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to first to third embodiments.

{First embodiment}
The first embodiment is applied to real-time communication such as an instant messenger, for example.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the communication system according to the present embodiment includes a server 1 disposed on the Internet and a plurality of terminals 2 that can access the server 1. In the present embodiment, a plurality of members share a part through the server 1 and participate in the creation of the content K in which sound and video are integrated. Everyone can create and enjoy one piece of content K while expressing "and" thoughts. As a specific example of the content K, for example, a greeting message can be cited. Here is an example of a greeting message for graduation. This will be specifically described below.

{Terminal}
The terminal 2 is, for example, a portable terminal such as a mobile phone or a personal computer (PC), and has voice input / output means capable of recording and reproducing voice and voice processing means capable of processing voice. For example, the voice input / output means is a microphone or a speaker provided in the terminal, and the voice processing means is a control device mounted on the terminal and various applications for voice processing. As a result, the terminal 2 reproduces the recorded voice as it is, and also adds a process for changing the tempo of the voice, an equalizer process for adjusting the height of each voice range, and a chord to the input voice. It is possible to perform sound processing (effect processing) such as harmonization processing to be performed and echo processing to be reproduced with a time difference and output.

  The terminal 2 may further include a video input / output unit capable of recording and reproducing video and a video processing unit capable of processing video. For example, the video input / output means is a digital camera or digital video provided in the terminal 2, and the video processing means is a control device mounted on the terminal 2 and various applications for video processing. In this case, the terminal 2 can shoot and play still images and moving images in addition to audio, and further performs video processing (transition processing) such as fade-in / fade-out, slide, flash, and alpha conversion. It becomes possible to output.

  The terminal 2 can also be equipped with a function for creating sound effects such as applause sounds and plosive sounds, and a function for creating effect images such as 3D fonts and animations. And the terminal 2 can also preset a sound effect and an effect image | video beforehand.

  As shown in FIG. 1, each terminal 2 includes a reader terminal 2a held by a reader A instructing creation of content K, a created member terminal 2b held by a created member B participating in the creation of content K, and created Receiving member terminal 2c possessed by receiving member C that receives received content K.

  In other words, the creation of the content K is planned. In other words, “Oidasippe” is the reader A, and the terminal held by the reader A is the reader terminal 2a. The content K is created by a plurality of members including the reader A, and the terminal owned by the creation member B participating in the creation of the content K is the creation member terminal 2b. The completed content K is transmitted to a predesignated partner including the creation member B, and the terminal held by the receiving member C is the receiving terminal 2c. Therefore, each terminal may be duplicated, such as the receiving member terminal 2c and the creating member terminal 2b.

{server}
The server 1 executes predetermined processing related to the creation of the content K with the terminal 2. For example, the server 1 creates a content base 3 based on an instruction from the reader terminal 2a, transmits the content base 3 to the creation member terminal 2b, and completes the content K based on the content base 3. A process of transmitting the completed content K to the receiving member terminal 2c is executed. The server 1 can also have a function of previously holding various templates of the content base 3 and providing the terminal 2 with the content base 3 selected from the templates.

{Content-based}
The content base 3 is a basis for creating the content K, and exhibits an important function in the communication system. Therefore, the content base 3 will be specifically described with reference to the image diagram of FIG.

  The content base 3 has a plurality of digital data areas, and includes music data 5 constituting music and voice scenario data 6 created corresponding to the music data 5. The content base 3 may further include video data 7 reproduced in conjunction with music and video scenario data 8 created corresponding to the video data 7. Here, description will be made assuming that both are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the content base 3 has a five-layer data structure. That is, the content base 3 includes music data 5 (music layer) constituting music, audio scenario data 6 (recording layer) in which a procedure for synthesizing the elemental audio 9 created for each part into the music data 5 is defined, The video scenario data 8 (video layer) in which the procedure for synthesizing the component video 10 created for each part with the video data 7 is defined, and the effect video data 12 (synthesize the effect video 11 at an arbitrary position of the video data 7 Sound effect layer) and sound effect data 14 (sound effect layer) for synthesizing the sound effect 13 at an arbitrary position of the music data 5.

  The music data 5 is music digital data. The music data 5 is classified for each part of the music by setting a marker for identifying the classification position. For example, a music piece can usually be divided into a plurality of parts according to its configuration, and is divided into “intro”, “A melody”, “B melody”, “rust” and the like as shown in FIG. Each of the divided parts becomes an area in charge of the creation member. However, the method of dividing the music data is not limited to this, and the music data may be divided at an arbitrary position.

  The audio scenario data 6 is composed of recording areas divided in correspondence with the parts of the music data 5. Element voice 9 is recorded in each recording area. Each recording area is recorded by associating information that can identify the creating member in charge, for example, an address or ID, so that only a specific creating member can be set to record in a specific recording area. ing. In addition, it is also possible to record various settings for editing sound such as recording timing. Also, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of recording areas can be formed in each part, and one part can be assigned by a plurality of creation members.

  The voice scenario data 6 can include voice effect data for processing the voice to be synthesized. That is, the sound effect data is program data that automatically executes a predetermined sound processing process when sound is recorded. By including audio effect data in the audio scenario data, it is possible to easily process the audio without any hassle. It is more convenient to set a plurality of audio effect data in advance and select from among them.

  The video scenario data 8 is composed of a recording area that is combined with video data 7 (template video) that is reproduced simultaneously with the music data 5. As with the recording area, the recording area is divided corresponding to each part. Since information for identifying the creation member in charge of each is recorded in association with each other, only the specific creation member can be set to allow recording (elementary video 10) in a specific recording area. In addition, various settings for editing video such as shooting timing can be recorded. Note that reference numeral 16 shown in FIG. 2 indicates a video transition adaptive range that occurs before and after the elementary video 10 when the elementary video 10 recorded in the recording area is combined with the video data 7.

  The video scenario data 8 can include video effect data for processing a video to be synthesized. That is, the video effect data is program data that automatically executes a predetermined video processing process such as a transition process when a video is recorded. By including the video effect data in the video scenario data 8, it is possible to easily process the video without any effort. It is more convenient to set a plurality of video effect data in advance and select from among them.

  The effect image data 12 can be appropriately selected from preset effect images 11 such as 3D fonts and animations, and the selected effect image data 12 can be synthesized at an arbitrary position of the image data 7. The sound effect data 14 can be appropriately selected from preset sound effects 13 such as applause sounds and plosive sounds, and the selected sound effect data 14 can be synthesized at any position of the audio data 5. In addition, as shown by the dotted line in FIG. 2, the effect video data 12 and the sound effect data 14 may be integrally configured for each category. In this way, by making it possible to insert an effective sound or video at an arbitrary position of the content K, communication can be further enjoyed and originality can be imparted to the content K.

  The content base 3 includes an illegal copy prevention flag that prohibits copying other than a predetermined member set in advance. This is to protect the copyright of the original music data. Thereby, for example, even the content base 3 of the music with the copyright can be provided on the Internet with confidence, and a new business using the content base 3 can be constructed.

  Therefore, it is preferable that the content base 3 be downloaded from a predetermined content provider and used. The scenario data 6 and 8 included in the content base 3 may be freely edited on the user side. Further, the scenario data 6 and 8 may be automatically set by analyzing the music according to the music data format such as MIDI, MP3, AAC or the like. Then, the existing sound source can be used and is efficient.

  The content base 3 can be created by the server 1 in accordance with an instruction from the reader terminal 2a. Alternatively, a plurality of content base 3 templates may be created in advance so that they can be used in the server 1 or the terminal 2, and the content base 3 may be created using a template selected from the templates. In this case, there is an advantage that it is easy to use because the trouble of performing various settings of the content base 3 is saved.

  In addition, the various templates of the content base 3 are stored in a storage medium such as a memory card. Then, the content base 3 may be created by incorporating the storage medium into the terminal 2. In this case, for example, it is possible to supply a large number of memory cards in which the templates of the content base 3 are stored by dividing into categories, and it is possible to create a new market for communication tools.

{System flow}
Next, an operation method of the communication system will be described according to the flowcharts of FIGS. For example, in the case of an instant messenger, if the members are invited to participate in the creation of the content K in advance, the content K can be created in real time, and even more fun communication can be performed in the group.

  FIG. 3 shows the flow of processing in the reader terminal 2a. By the operation of the reader A who plans the creation of the content K, the reader terminal 2a accesses the server 1 and instructs the server 1 to create the content base 3 (step S20). Here, it is assumed that templates of various content bases 3 are set in advance in the server 1 such as by theme and purpose. Therefore, the reader A can select a desired content base 3 from the reader A. Here, the case where “greeting message” and “graduation commemoration” are selected is illustrated.

  In response to the instruction from the reader A, the reader terminal 2a designates the creation member B participating in the creation of the content K and the receiving member C that receives the completed content K to the server 1 (step S21). Usually, the receiving member C is composed of a destination of the greeting message (for example, a teacher) and a creating member B (for example, a graduate) including the reader A. For identification of each member, an account or ID is used as identification information, and the identified identification information is recorded in the content base 3.

  Along with the member designation process, an illegal copy prevention flag that prohibits copying other than a specific member is set. Here, except for the creation member B and the receiving member C, copying of the content base 3 or the content K in which the illegal copy prevention flag is set is automatically restricted. The leader A can arbitrarily set a specific member permitted to copy, and can add a new member or delete a member from the members B and C set in advance.

  Subsequently, based on the operation of the reader A, the reader terminal 2a selects a music piece (step S22). Various pieces of music are also preset in the server 1 and can be selected from them.

  Next, the reader terminal 2a sets a scenario according to an instruction from the reader A (step S23). Specifically, each part of the music piece that each creation member B is in charge of is designated, effect data for each part, transition data, etc. are set. In addition, various option settings previously set in the content base 3 can also be performed. For example, “theme” can be set as a promise when the content K is created. The theme may be set so that the reader A can be arbitrarily designated, or a plurality of templates may be prepared in advance. By providing a theme, it is possible to add a sense of fun to the creation of the content K and further deepen communication.

  Based on the operation of the reader A, the reader terminal 2a determines whether or not the content base 3 has been completed (step S24). If it is determined that the content base 3 has been completed, an instruction to transmit the content base 3 to the creation member B is given. Is transmitted to the server 1 (step S25). In response to the transmission instruction from the reader terminal 2a, the server 1 transmits the content base 3 to each created member terminal 2b.

  FIG. 4 shows the flow of processing in the creation member terminal 2b. The content base 3 created by the reader A is transmitted from the server 1 and received by the creation member terminal 2b of the creation member B (step S30).

  By operating the creation member terminal 2b that has received the content base 3, the creation member B creates the element audio 9 and the element video 10 for the designated part while considering the “theme” (step S31). Specifically, while the music is being played, before the recording starts and before the recording starts, a countdown is displayed, and the lyrics of the part are sung and recorded on the created member terminal 2b, and a digital photograph is taken. Record on the created member terminal 2b. Note that the recording and the recording may be linked to each other or may be separate from each other.

  Then, the recorded element audio 9 and the recorded element video 10 are automatically subjected to preset audio processing and video processing in the creation member terminal 2b. The creation member B can preview playback of the component audio 9 or the component video 10 created by operating the creation member terminal 2b, and replaces various preset processing processes with the functions provided in the terminal 2. It can also be used to perform various types of processing. During recording or during recording, the information is displayed on the other creating member terminal 2b, so that the creating member B can grasp the creation status of the greeting message in real time.

  The creation member terminal 2b determines whether or not the element voice 9 and the element video 10 subjected to various processing processes are completed based on the operation of the creation member B (step S32). The element sound 9 and the element image 10 are transmitted to the server 1 (step S33). The order of operation of each creation member B may be, for example, a fixed order method in which the reader A sets in advance and notifies each creation member B of the order, or may be an unordered method. .

  FIG. 5 shows the flow of processing in the server 1. The server 1 receives the component audio 9 and the component video 10 of each part from each creation member terminal 2b (step S40). And the server 1 judges whether the element audio | voice 9 and the element image | video 10 were received from all the production member terminals 2b (step S41). When the server 1 determines that the element audio 9 and the element video 10 have been received from all the created member terminals 2b, these combining processes are executed (step S42). Specifically, the server 1 synthesizes the elemental voice 9 received from each created member terminal 2 b into a predetermined position of the music data 5 based on the voice scenario data 6. Then, the server 1 synthesizes the elemental video 10 received from each created member terminal 2 b at a predetermined position of the video data 7 based on the video scenario data 8.

  The music data 5 in which the element voices 9 are synthesized is reproduced in a state where the voices of the respective created members are continuously inserted and integrated on the melody of the music. The video data 7 combined with the element video 10 is reproduced in a state where the processed video of each created member is continuously inserted and integrated on the template video. The boundary between the elemental video 10 and the video data 7 is video transition adaptation and becomes a continuous video. Thus, one greeting message (content K) is completed based on the content base 3. Note that the digital data of the completed content K includes the content base 3 digital data.

  The greeting message completed by synthesizing all the element sounds 9 and the element images 10 is stored in the storage device of the server 1 (step S43). The designated recipient member terminal 2c is notified of the upload destination of the greeting message stored from the server 1 (step S44).

  Each receiving member C that has received the notification accesses the server 1 and downloads the completed greeting message. The greeting message is provided with a fraud prevention flag so that it can be used with confidence. Each receiving member C who receives the greeting message sees and enjoys the completed greeting message.

  The previous step S44 may include an approval step. In other words, after receiving the approval instruction of all the creating members 2b after receiving the approval instructions of all the creating members 2b (graduates) including the leader terminal 2a who were involved in the creation of the greeting message, the receipts not involved in the creation of the greeting message The upload destination is notified to the member terminal 2c (teacher).

  Then, the receiving member (created receiving member) C who is also the creating member B sees the completed greeting message and adds the sound effect 13 and the effect image 11 to give the originality more. That is, each created receiving member C downloads a greeting message from the server 1, and creates an effect image 11 such as 3D font and an effect sound 13 such as applause sound at each created and received member terminal 2 c. To the position of. For example, while playing a greeting message, the user can press and insert a key provided in the terminal 2 at a timing.

  The greeting message to which the sound effect 13 or the like is further added can be uploaded again to the server 1 and updated, and the created greeting member C can download the updated greeting message again. Of course, since the synthesized sound effect 13 and the like can be returned to the original, it is possible to enjoy communication by exchanging between each of the created and received members C.

  Then, the server 1 receiving the approval instruction from each creation receiving member C via the terminal 2c notifies the upload destination to the terminal 2c of the receiving member C (teacher) who is not involved in the creation, which is the original receiving destination. The completed greeting message is downloaded from the server 1 to be enjoyed.

  Note that the terminal 2 side may perform recording or only recording, and all other processing may be performed on the server 1 side. Further, the sound effect 13 or the like may be synthesized with the element voice 9 or the like when the element voice 9 or the like is synthesized at each created member terminal 2b (step S42).

{Second Embodiment}
In the first embodiment, the server 1 performs the composition process of the content K and the like, but in the present embodiment, the composition process of the content K and the like are performed in each creation member terminal 2b. The present embodiment is characterized in that the content K is created in a relay format.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the communication system of the present embodiment includes a server 1 arranged on the Internet, and a plurality of terminals 2 that can access the server 1 and can access each other. Since the basic configuration of each terminal 2, server 1, and content base 3 of the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are used, and the description is omitted. This embodiment will be described in detail.

  FIG. 7 shows the flow of processing in the reader terminal 2a. Since step S50 to step S54 here are the same as step S20 to step S24 of the first embodiment, description thereof will be omitted. In the present embodiment, when the content base 3 is completed, the reader terminal 2a receives the completed content base 3 from the server 1 (step S55). When a storage medium storing the content base 3 template is used, or when the terminal 2 itself is provided with the content base 3 template in advance, the content base 3 is completed on the terminal 2 side. In this case, the server 1 is not always necessary.

  FIG. 8 shows the flow of processing in the creation member terminal 2b. Here, since the reader terminal 2a also participates in the creation of the content K, it also serves as the creation member terminal 2b. However, when the reader terminal 2a only instructs the creation, the reader terminal 2a transmits the content base 3 to any one of the creation member terminals 2b.

  The creation member terminal 2b (reader terminal 2a) receives the content base 3 (editing content) (step S60). The leader A operates the created member terminal 2b (leader terminal 2a) while considering the “theme” for the designated part, and creates the element audio 9 and the element video 10 on the created member terminal 2b (leader terminal 2a). (Step S61).

  Then, the element voice 9 is automatically synthesized with the music data 5 based on the voice scenario data 6 and the element video 10 is automatically synthesized with the video data 7 based on the video scenario data 8 (step S62). . In other words, the composition member terminal 2b performs the composition process of the component audio 9 and the component video 10 of each part in charge.

  By doing so, the amount of data processing in the server 1 can be reduced, and the occurrence of communication troubles due to concentration of access can be effectively prevented. Further, it is not necessary to mount a special function such as a composition processing function on the server 1, which is advantageous in that the operation of the server 1 is facilitated. Of course, if the storage medium is used, the operation with only the terminal 2 is possible.

  In this way, incomplete content (element content S) in which the element audio 9 and the element video 10 of some parts are synthesized in the content base 3 is created.

  The creation member terminal 2b (reader terminal 2a) determines whether or not the element content S is completed (step S63), and if it determines that the element content S is completed, it determines whether or not the content K is completed ( Step S64). When it is determined that the creation member terminal 2b (leader terminal 2a) has not been completed, the creation member terminal 2b (leader terminal 2a) creates the creation member terminal 2b in which the element voice 9 and the element video 10 of the part in charge are not synthesized. Element content S (content for editing) is transmitted (step S65).

  The creation member terminal 2b that has received the element content S (editing content) (step S60) similarly creates the element audio 9 and the element video 10 of the part in charge (step S61). The element voice 9 and the element video 10 of the part in charge are synthesized (step S62) and transferred in the relay format.

  Then, the creation member terminal 2bs of the last creation member BS that has received the element content S in which the element voice 9 and the element video 10 of the other creation members are all synthesized creates the element voice 9 and the element video 10 in charge. The content K (greeting message) is completed by compositing. When it is determined that the content K is completed (step S64), the last created member terminal 2bs transmits a completed greeting message to each receiving member terminal 2c (step S66).

  Instead of transmitting directly from the last created member terminal 2bs to each receiving member terminal 2c, the completed greeting message is transmitted to the server 1 and stored in the server 1. Then, the server 1 or the last created member terminal 2bs may notify each recipient member terminal 2c of the upload destination of the completed greeting message so that each can be downloaded as appropriate.

  Alternatively, the content base 3 may be transmitted from the server 1 to each created member terminal 2b, and the element audio 9 and the element video 10 may be transferred between the created member terminals 2b.

{Third embodiment}
In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to non-real time type communication such as blogs and social networks (SNS). Communication is performed by voice data on an electronic bulletin board that has been performed using conventional character data, and a plurality of persons can share a part and create and enjoy one content K among unspecified members.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the communication system according to the present embodiment includes a server 1 arranged on the Internet and a terminal 2 owned by a plurality of members M that can access the server 1.

  Here, the server 1 receives means for displaying the information of the created content base 3 on each terminal 2 and the element content S created on any of the terminals 2 through the content posting screen 20 on which the title is displayed. And a means for reproducing the stored elemental content S in response to a request from each terminal, a means for completing the content K and making it viewable through the content posting screen 20, etc. This is different from the server 1 of the embodiment. In addition, since the basic configuration of each terminal 2, server 1, and content base 3 of this embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment, the same reference numerals are used and the description is omitted. Through this, the present embodiment will be described in detail.

  FIG. 10 shows processing of the reader terminal 2a based on the operation of the reader A who plans to create the content K. For example, the reader A is one of the members M, and if it is a conventional electronic bulletin board, it corresponds to a so-called thread main, and the operation of the reader A corresponds to an act of setting up a thread.

  Based on the instruction from the reader A, the reader terminal 2a accesses the server 1 and instructs the server 1 to create the content base 3 (step S70). In the server 1, templates for various content bases 3 such as themes and purposes are set in advance, and the reader A can select a desired content base 3 from the templates.

  Next, the reader terminal 2a selects music by operating the reader A (step S71). Various pieces of music are also set in the server 1 in advance, and can be selected from them. Then, the reader terminal 2a sets a scenario based on an instruction from the reader A (step S72). Here, each part of the music is set. The server 1 may automatically set the part according to the composition of the music. However, since the specific member M does not share the part, the member M in charge of each part is not set.

  In addition, operations such as setting effect data for each part in advance are performed. In particular, it is preferable to set the sound so that the effect processing is automatically performed. This is because it is possible to reliably prevent the voice that can identify an individual from being directly disclosed, and is extremely effective in protecting personal information. Similarly, it is possible to apply not only the sound but also the video in which an individual is identified immediately if it is left as long as it is set to automatically perform the processing. is there.

  Subsequently, the reader terminal 2a sets various conditions based on an instruction from the reader A (step S73). Specifically, as shown in the content posting screen 20 shown in FIG. 9, “themes (titles)”, personal conditions (maximum number of participants), time conditions (participation period) ), Conditions for creating content K such as comments are set. The theme is set by being input by the reader A or selected from a plurality of templates prepared in advance.

  The reader terminal 2a determines whether or not the content base 3 is completed based on an instruction from the reader A (step S74). If it is determined that the content base 3 is completed, an unspecified number of members M can view the contents of the content base 3 Is sent to the server 1 (step S75).

  FIG. 11 shows the processing of the server 1. The server 1 receives a display instruction for the completed content base 3 from the reader terminal 2a (step S80). Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the content of the content base 3 is released through the content posting screen 20 on the Web, and can be viewed on the terminal 2 owned by an unspecified member M (step S81). As a result of the operation of the member M who wishes to participate in the creation of the content K that sees this, a transmission request for the content base 3 is transmitted from the terminal 2 to the server 1. When the server 1 determines that the transmission request for the content base 3 has been received (step S82), the server 1 transmits the content base 3 to the terminal 2 of the member M that is the transmission source (step S83).

  FIG. 12 shows the processing operation at the terminal 2 of the member M. As shown in FIG. 12, when the terminal 2 receives the content base 3 (step S90), the terminal 2 creates an element voice 9 of the part desired by the member M by the operation of the member M (step S91). In other words, the terminal 2 uses the voice input means and the voice processing means to perform various voice processing processes on the lyrics (less) in consideration of the theme created by the member M to obtain the original element voice 9. Create it.

  The created element sound 9 is synthesized with the music data 5 of the content base 3 to create the element content S (step S92). Based on the operation of the member M, the terminal 2 determines whether or not the element content S is completed (step S93). If it is determined that the element content S is completed, the terminal 2 transmits the element content S to the server 1 (step S94).

  Note that the data to be transmitted to the server 1 may be transmitted not only the element content S but only the element sound 9. In this case, the communication load is reduced as the amount of data decreases, which is advantageous.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the server 1 determines whether or not the element content S is received from the terminal 2 of the member M (step S84). If it is determined that the element content S has been received, the element content S is stored in the storage means (step S85). At this time, information specifying the terminal 2 of the member M who has transmitted is stored in association with the handle name 21, for example. Instead of the element content S, the element sound 9 may be stored.

  During the participation possible period of the creation of the content K, the content posting screen 20 is always open, and the member M can freely participate in the creation of the content K from the terminal 2 until the maximum number of participants is reached. Meanwhile, the element content S stored in the server 1 is stored in association with each part.

  FIG. 13 shows a part of the content posting screen 20 related to the element content S. As shown in FIG. 13, the handle name 21 of the member M who has transmitted the element content S, such as “Hanako” and “Guts”, is displayed for each part. Each member M can play back the element content S associated with the handle name 21 by selecting (clicking) one of the handle names 21 from the member M. That is, each terminal 2 can designate one of the element contents S and make a reproduction request to the server 1, and the server 1 determines whether or not a reproduction request has been received (step S86). Then, when the server 1 receives and receives the reproduction request, the server 1 performs a process of reproducing the content of the element content S designated by the terminal 2 (step S87). Instead of the element content S, the element sound 9 may be reproduced.

  The member M can play and enjoy each element content S. Each terminal 2 can evaluate and reproduce the reproduced element content S or element sound 9. Voting can be performed, for example, through a score selection screen displayed after the end of reproduction. The server 1 ranks the element contents S of each part based on the result of voting. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, the element contents S can be switched and displayed according to the order.

  When the server 1 determines that the participation possible period has passed and all the element contents S of each part have been received (step S88), the server 1 combines the element contents S at the first place of each part with the music data 5. Thus, the content K is completed (step S89). Then, the content of the completed content K can be browsed through the content posting screen 20 (step S90). The element content S may be arbitrarily selected by the reader A, and the server 1 may complete the content K based on the instruction. Further, instead of voting, the content K may be automatically completed when the element contents S of all the parts are received in order from the earliest.

  The server 1 may have a function of storing a voice comment 25 in association with an arbitrary position of the element content S in response to a request from the terminal 2. This function is equivalent to the conventional electronic bulletin board.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14, a marker indicating a recording start position 26a and a recording end position 26b is set at an arbitrary position in the recording area of the element voice 9 of the element content S, and an audio comment 25 is synthesized therebetween. It is. The voice comment 25 is associated with the specific information of the member M to which the comment 25 is attached. These operations can be performed by, for example, button operations on the terminal 2. By doing so, it becomes possible to exchange information by voice between the unspecified members M via the server 1 and enjoy more fulfilling communication.

  In this embodiment, the creation process of the content base 3 is performed on the server 1 side based on the instruction from the reader terminal 2a. However, the creation process of the content base 3 is performed on the reader terminal 2a side by using a memory card or the like. It may be.

  As described above, the content base of the present invention and the communication system using the content base can cope with various communication forms and can be enjoyed among a large number of participants.

It is an image figure of the communication system of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of a content base. It is a flowchart of a 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart of a 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart of a 1st embodiment. It is an image figure of the communication system of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart of a 2nd embodiment. It is a flowchart of a 2nd embodiment. It is an image figure of the communication system of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart of a 3rd embodiment. It is a flowchart of a 3rd embodiment. It is a flowchart of a 3rd embodiment. It is an image figure which shows a part of content posting screen. It is a figure for demonstrating the comment of the sound in 3rd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

1 server 2 terminal 3 content base 5 music data 6 audio scenario data 7 video data 8 video scenario data 9 element audio 10 element video 12 effect video data 14 effect sound data 20 content posting screen A reader B creating member C receiving member K content S Element content

Claims (19)

A content base having a plurality of digital data areas used by a plurality of people to share parts and create one content,
The music data that composes the song,
Voice scenario data created corresponding to the music data;
With
The content base characterized in that a procedure for synthesizing audio created for each part with the music data is defined in the audio scenario data. The content base of claim 1,
The content base, wherein the voice scenario data includes voice effect data for processing voice to be synthesized. The content base according to claim 1 or claim 2,
A content base characterized in that a sound effect data area capable of synthesizing sound effects is provided at an arbitrary position. The content base according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Unauthorized copy prevention flag that prohibits copying other than predetermined members,
A content base characterized by comprising: The content base according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Video data played back in conjunction with the music;
Video scenario data created corresponding to the video data;
With
The content base characterized in that the video scenario data defines a procedure for synthesizing video created for each part with the video data. The content base according to claim 5,
The content base, wherein the video scenario data includes video effect data for processing a video to be synthesized. The content base according to claim 5 or 6, wherein
A content base characterized in that an effect video data area capable of synthesizing an effect video is provided at an arbitrary position. A communication system using the content base according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A server located on the network;
A plurality of terminals accessible to the server;
With
The plurality of terminals include
Create member terminals that participate in content creation,
A receiving member terminal that receives the created content,
Including
The creation member terminal is
Means for creating elemental audio for each part defined in the audio scenario data;
Means for transmitting the created elemental audio to the server;
Have
The server
Means for synthesizing elemental voice received from the creation member terminal into music data based on voice scenario data;
Means for transmitting to the receiving member terminal a content created by synthesizing elemental audio and music data;
With
A communication system characterized in that a plurality of people can share a part and create one content via a server. A communication system using the content base according to any one of claims 5 to 7,
A server located on the network;
A plurality of terminals accessible to the server;
With
Each terminal has
Create member terminals that participate in content creation,
A receiving member terminal that receives the created content,
Is included,
The creation member terminal is
Means for creating elementary audio and elementary video for each part defined in the audio scenario data and video scenario data;
Means for transmitting the created element audio and element video to the server;
Have
The server
Means for synthesizing elemental voice received from the creation member terminal into music data based on voice scenario data;
Means for synthesizing elemental video received from the creation member terminal into video data based on video scenario data;
Means for transmitting content completed by synthesizing element audio and element video to the receiving member terminal;
With
A communication system in which a plurality of persons share parts and create one content via the server. A communication system using the content base according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Multiple devices accessible to each other,
With
Each terminal has
Create member terminals that participate in content creation,
A receiving member terminal that receives the created content,
Including
A content base is set for any of the created member terminals,
The creation member terminal is
Means for creating elemental audio for each part defined in the audio scenario data;
Means for creating elemental content by synthesizing elemental audio with music data based on audio scenario data;
Means for transmitting the created element content to any other creation member terminal in which the element voice of the part in charge is not synthesized;
Means for receiving elemental content from any other authoring member terminal;
With
The terminal of the last creating member that received the element content in which all the element sounds of other creating members were synthesized,
Means for completing the content and transmitting it to the receiving member terminal;
With
A communication system characterized by the ability to create a single content by sharing the parts in a relay format. A communication system using the content base according to any one of claims 5 to 7,
Multiple devices accessible to each other,
With
Each terminal has
Create member terminals that participate in content creation,
A receiving member terminal that receives the created content,
Including
A content base is set for any of the created member terminals,
The creation member terminal is
Means for creating element audio and element video of each part defined in the audio scenario data and video scenario data;
Means for creating element content by synthesizing elemental audio with music data based on audio scenario data and combining elemental video with video data based on video scenario data;
Means for transmitting the created element content to any other creation member terminal in which the element audio and the element video of the part in charge are not synthesized;
Means for receiving elemental content from any other authoring member terminal;
With
The terminal of the last creating member who received the element content in which the element audio and the element video of the other creating members were all combined,
Means for completing the content and transmitting it to the receiving member terminal;
With
A communication system characterized by the ability to create a single content by sharing the parts in a relay format. A communication system using the content base according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A server located on the network;
A plurality of terminals accessible to the server;
With
The server
A means for enabling each terminal to view the created content base based on an instruction from a terminal planning the creation of content through a content posting screen on which a title is displayed;
Means for transmitting a content base in response to a transmission request from any of the terminals;
Means for receiving and storing elemental content created by any terminal;
Means for reproducing the stored element content in response to a request from each terminal;
Have
Means for completing the content and making it viewable through the content posting screen when all the elemental contents of each part are received;
Have
Each terminal
Means for receiving the content base from the server;
Means for creating elemental audio for each part defined in the audio scenario data;
Means for synthesizing elemental audio into music data based on audio scenario data to create elemental content;
Means for transmitting the created element content to the server;
Have
A communication system characterized by the ability for multiple people to share parts and create one content among unspecified members. A communication system using the content base according to any one of claims 5 to 7,
A server located on the network;
A plurality of terminals accessible to the server;
With
The server
A means for enabling each terminal to view the created content base based on an instruction from a terminal planning the creation of content through a content posting screen on which a title is displayed;
Means for transmitting a content base in response to a transmission request from any of the terminals;
Means for receiving and storing elemental content created by any terminal;
Means for reproducing the stored element content in response to a request from each terminal;
Have
Means for completing the content and making it viewable through the content posting screen when all the elemental contents of each part are received;
Have
Each terminal
Means for receiving the content base from the server;
Means for creating element audio and element video of each part defined in the audio scenario data and video scenario data;
Means for creating element content by synthesizing elemental audio with music data based on audio scenario data and combining elemental video with video data based on video scenario data;
Means for transmitting the created element content to the server;
Have
A communication system characterized by the ability for multiple people to share parts and create one content among unspecified members. The communication system according to claim 13,
The server is
Means for selecting elemental content for each part based on votes from the terminal,
A communication system characterized by comprising: The communication system according to claim 13 or 14,
The server is
Means for associating and storing a voice comment at an arbitrary position of the element content in response to a request from the terminal;
Have
A communication system characterized in that information can be exchanged between the terminals via the server. A communication system according to claim 8 or claim 9 or claims 12 to 15,
A communication system, wherein a content base is created in the server according to an instruction from any terminal. A communication system according to claim 8 or claim 9 or claims 12 to 15,
A communication system, wherein a content base is provided in the server in advance. The communication system according to any one of claims 8 to 15,
A storage medium for storing the content base;
With
A communication system characterized in that a content base can be used via the storage medium. The communication system according to any one of claims 8 to 15,
A communication system, wherein a content base is provided in advance in any terminal.

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