JP2008177717A - Video program distribution method, synthetic server employed in video program distribution system and program for synthetic server - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a novel video program distribution technology which makes it possible for the user to appear in a video program to be distributed to a client. <P>SOLUTION: The name of a video program becoming a destination for incorporating the viewer video information, viewer video information to be incorporated in the video program, and distribution destination information on that video program are collected, and the video program indicated by the collected name of video program is acquired and synthesized with the collected viewer video information to generate video program synthesis information incorporating the collected viewer video information which is then distributed to a client indicated by the collected distribution destination information. With such an arrangement, the user can participates in a wanted video program and such a feeling as if the user exists in the video program can be imparted to a specific viewer. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a video program distribution method executed in a video program distribution system including a collection server, a synthesis server, and a distribution server, a synthesis server used in the video program distribution system, and a composition used to realize the composition server. With regard to server programs, in particular, a video program distribution method that allows a user to appear in a video program distributed by the system, a synthesis server used in the video program distribution system, and a composition used to implement the synthesis server It relates to the server program.

  As a conventional technique, there has been provided a conference video distribution system that provides a conference video program table constantly updated with new information on a homepage and distributes the conference video live or by video on demand (for example, Patent Documents). 1).

In the conference video distribution system described in Patent Document 1, when viewing a live conference video, the user accesses the WWW server via the Internet and selects the conference video from the program guide on the homepage. As a result, you will receive live meeting video. On the other hand, when viewing a conference video by video-on-demand, the user accesses the WWW server via the Internet, searches the conference information on the database server on the conference search page of the homepage, and selects the desired conference information. You will receive the meeting video.
JP 2002-199377 A

  In a conventional video distribution system, a video prepared by the system is distributed to a client as it is, and a mechanism that allows a user to appear in a video program distributed by the system is not realized.

  From now on, according to the prior art, for example, by synthesizing the user's own photo with the photo shoot of the room used in the drama, the image of the drama as an old lover of your favorite actress or actor You can't do things like appearing and delivering the drama to someone you want to see.

  If the user can appear on the video program in this way, the user can enjoy various ways to view the video program and communicate with friends.

  However, the conventional technology does not realize a mechanism that allows a user to appear in a video program distributed by the system, and it can be expected by allowing a user to appear in a video program distributed from the system. Various effects cannot be realized.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a new video program distribution technique that enables a user to appear in a video program distributed to a client.

  In order to achieve this object, a video program distribution system including the present invention includes a collection server that collects information from a client, a synthesis server that synthesizes video, and a distribution server that distributes video information to the client.

[1] Configuration of Collection Server A collection server provided to realize the present invention is (i) the name of a video program to be incorporated into viewer video information and the video program incorporated in the video program from the distribution request source client. (B) a first transmission unit for transmitting the distribution destination information collected by the collection unit to the distribution server; and (c) a distribution server. Inquiry means for inquiring whether the video program indicated by the name of the video program collected by the collecting means is a live program or a stored program, and (d) the inquiry result of being a live program according to the inquiry by the inquiry means The second transmission means for transmitting the viewer video information collected by the collection means to the composition server, and (e) in accordance with the inquiry by the inquiry means When obtaining an inquiry result that the program is a stored program, the viewer video information collected by the collecting means is transmitted to a storage server provided separately from the synthesis server and the distribution server, and A third transmission unit configured to transmit information indicating that the collected viewer video information is stored in the storage server;

  Each of the above processing means can also be realized by a computer program. This computer program is provided by being recorded on an appropriate computer-readable recording medium or provided via a network, and is used when implementing the present invention. The present invention is realized by being installed and operating on a control means such as a CPU.

[2] Composition of composition server The composition server provided in order to realize the present invention comprises: (a) first acquisition means for acquiring a video program indicated by a video program name collected by the collection server from the distribution server; (2) second acquisition means for acquiring viewer video information collected by the collection server from the collection server or a storage server provided separately from the collection server and distribution server; and (c) acquired by the first acquisition means. Generating means for generating video program synthesis information in which the acquired viewer video information is incorporated by synthesizing the video program and the viewer video information acquired by the second acquisition means; And transmitting means for transmitting the generated video program synthesis information to the distribution server.

  Each of the above processing means can also be realized by a computer program. This computer program is provided by being recorded on an appropriate computer-readable recording medium or provided via a network, and is used when implementing the present invention. The present invention is realized by being installed and operating on a control means such as a CPU.

[3] Configuration of Distribution Server A distribution server provided to realize the present invention includes (a) an acquisition unit that acquires distribution destination information of a video program collected by the collection server from the collection server, and (b) from the collection server. When the video program indicated by the video program name collected by the collection server has an inquiry as to whether it is a live program or a stored program, it is determined whether the video program is a live program or a stored program, Reply means for returning the determination result, and (c) first transmission for transmitting the live program to the composition server when there is a transmission request for the live program indicated by the video program name collected by the collection server from the composition server. And (d) if there is a distribution request for the stored program indicated by the video program name collected by the collection server from the client indicated by the distribution destination information acquired by the acquisition means, Second transmission means for transmitting the stored program and information indicating the storage location of the viewer video information transmitted from the collection server; and (e) a video in which the viewer video information is incorporated from the synthesis server. Distribution means for acquiring the program composition information and distributing the acquired video program composition information to the client indicated by the distribution destination information acquired by the acquisition means is provided.

  Each of the above processing means can also be realized by a computer program. This computer program is provided by being recorded on an appropriate computer-readable recording medium or provided via a network, and is used when implementing the present invention. The present invention is realized by being installed and operating on a control means such as a CPU.

[4] Processing of Video Program Distribution System Having the Present Invention Next, video program distribution processing executed by the video program distribution system having the present invention configured as described above will be described.

  In the video program distribution system including the present invention configured as described above, the collection server receives the name of the video program into which the viewer video information is to be incorporated and the viewing to be incorporated in the video program from the distribution request source client. The person video information and the distribution destination information of the video program are collected, and the collected distribution destination information is transmitted to the distribution server.

  Thereby, the distribution server acquires the distribution destination information of the video program collected by the collection server.

  Subsequently, the collection server inquires of the distribution server whether the video program indicated by the collected video program name is a live program or a stored program.

  As a result, the distribution server acquires the information of the video program name collected by the collection server. However, when the collection server transmits the video program name in the distribution destination information to the distribution server, distribution is performed. The server can acquire the video program name information collected by the collection server according to the distribution destination information.

  Upon receiving this inquiry, the distribution server determines whether the video program indicated by the video program name collected by the collection server is a live program or a stored program, and returns the determination result to the collection server.

  When the collection server obtains a query result indicating that it is a live program from the distribution server in response to the result of the inquiry, the collection server collects the viewer video information and the collected video program name (live Program name).

  In response to the transmission of the viewer video information / live program name, the composition server requests the distribution server to transmit the live program indicated by the live program name, thereby acquiring the live program, By synthesizing the acquired live program and the transmitted viewer video information, video program synthesis information (synthesized live program) is generated and transmitted to the distribution server.

  Upon receiving the transmission of the video program synthesis information, the distribution server acquires the video program synthesis information from the synthesis server, and distributes the acquired video program synthesis information to the client indicated by the distribution destination information acquired from the collection server. To do.

  Here, when distributing the video program synthesis information, the distribution server asks the client indicated by the distribution destination information to permit the distribution of the video program synthesis information, and the video program synthesis information is transmitted only to the client who has obtained the distribution permission. In some cases, a video program in which viewing video information is not incorporated may be distributed to a client who is unable to obtain distribution permission.

  On the other hand, when the collection server receives the determination result for the above inquiry and obtains an inquiry result indicating that the program is a stored program from the distribution server, the collection server transmits the collected viewer video information to the storage server and On the other hand, the storage location information indicating that the collected viewer video information is stored in the storage server is transmitted.

  Thereafter, when there is a distribution request for the stored program inquired from the collection server from the client indicated by the distribution destination information acquired from the collection server, the distribution server transmits the stored program and the collection server to the synthesis server. The storage location information indicating the storage location of the viewer video information thus transmitted is transmitted.

  In response to the transmission of the stored program / storage location information, the synthesizing server acquires the viewer video information collected by the collection server from the storage server based on the storage location information, and the transmitted stored program and By synthesizing the acquired viewer video information, video program synthesis information (synthesized accumulation program) is generated and transmitted to the distribution server.

  Upon receiving the transmission of the video program synthesis information, the distribution server acquires the video program synthesis information from the synthesis server, and distributes the acquired video program synthesis information to the client indicated by the distribution destination information acquired from the collection server. To do.

  Here, when distributing the video program synthesis information, the distribution server asks the client indicated by the distribution destination information to permit the distribution of the video program synthesis information, and the video program synthesis information is transmitted only to the client who has obtained the distribution permission. In some cases, a video program in which viewing video information is not incorporated may be distributed to a client who is unable to obtain distribution permission.

  In the processing of the video program distribution system including the present invention described above, the collection server inquires of the distribution server whether the video program indicated by the collected video program name is a live program or a stored program. As described above, if the information that the video program to which the viewer video information is incorporated is a live program can be collected from the distribution request source client, this inquiry may be omitted. it can.

  In this case, the collection server immediately transmits the collected viewer video information and the collected video program name (live program name) to the synthesis server. Requesting the transmission of the live program indicated by the name of the live program, acquiring the live program, and combining the acquired live program with the transmitted viewer video information Program synthesis information (synthetic live program) is generated and transmitted to the distribution server.

  Further, in the processing of the video program distribution system provided with the present invention described above, the collection server did not explain how the viewer video information is collected. Information indicating the storage location of the video information may be collected. In this case, the synthesis server acquires the viewer video information based on the information indicating the storage location.

  In this way, the present invention realizes a mechanism that allows a user to appear in a video program distributed by the system.

  In accordance with this mechanism, according to the present invention, it is possible to participate in a live program or a stored program that the user wants to participate through the composite video of the viewer video information, and to further select a partner who wants to see the video program. By making the designation possible, an effect of giving a specific viewer a feeling as if the user exists in the video program can be obtained.

  The present invention will be described in detail according to embodiments.

  FIG. 1 illustrates a system configuration of a video program distribution system including the present invention.

  As shown in this figure, the video program distribution system comprising the present invention is operated by a transmission client 1-i (i = 1 to n) operated by a user who wants to appear in video and a user who views the video program. A receiving client 2-j (j = 1 to m), a viewer video information collecting server 10 for collecting viewer information such as viewer video information enabling video appearance from the transmitting client 1-i, and a viewer video By synthesizing the viewer video information storage server 20 that stores the viewer video information collected by the information collection server 10 and the viewer video information collected by the viewer video information collection server 10 and the video program, the viewer A viewer video information synthesis server 30 that generates video program synthesis information that is a video program in which video information is incorporated, and video program synthesis information and viewer video information generated by the viewer video information synthesis server 30. And video program delivery server 40 that delivers the integrated non video program to the receiving client 2-j is configured by being connected through the Internet 3.

  Here, the viewer video information synthesis server 30 includes a viewer video information holding unit 31 that temporarily holds the viewer video information to be synthesized and a video program holding that temporarily holds the video program to be synthesized. Part 32.

  The video program distribution server 40 also stores an accumulated program storage device 41 that stores video programs (accumulated programs) that are not being distributed, and a distribution list storage unit 42 that stores a distribution list transmitted from the viewer video information collection server 10. With.

  2 and 3 show flowcharts executed by the video program distribution system including the present invention configured as described above.

  Here, the flowchart shown in FIG. 2 is a flowchart executed when the transmission client 1-i issues a video program synthesis information distribution request, and the flowchart shown in FIG. It is a flowchart executed when a video program distribution request is issued.

  First, a process executed when the transmission client 1-i issues a video program synthesis information distribution request will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When the transmission client 1-i issues a distribution request for video program synthesis information, the viewer video information collection server 10 desires that the user synthesizes viewer video information as indicated by (1) in FIG. Viewer information including the name of the video program, viewer video information incorporated in the video program, and distribution destination information of the video program is collected.

  That is, when a user operating the transmission client 1-i issues a distribution request for video program synthesis information, the name of the video program that the viewer video information is desired to synthesize and the viewer video incorporated in the video program. Since the information and the distribution destination information of the video program are designated and a video program composition information distribution request is issued, the viewer video information collection server 10 collects the information.

  Here, as the distribution destination information, the name, IP address, distribution partner user name, and the like of the reception client 2-j that can identify the reception client 2-j as the distribution destination are collected.

  Further, the delivery destination information can include its own transmission client 1-i. For example, when the user of the transmission client A wants to show a video program composed of his / her viewer video information to the user of the transmission client A1 and the user of the transmission client A2, including his / her terminal, As the information, “transmission client A”, “transmission client A1”, and “transmission client A2” are designated. Here, instead of the transmission client name, it is also possible to specify an IP address or a user name that can identify the transmission client 1-i.

  As for the viewer video information, when the video information itself is designated, the video information is collected, but the information on the storage destination of the video information is transmitted on the transmission client 1-i or the transmission client. When a file or device other than 1-i or a URL is designated, the information is collected.

  Subsequently, as shown by (2) in FIG. 2, the viewer video information collection server 10 sends the collected distribution destination information, the collected video program name, and the collected viewing to the video program distribution server 40. A distribution list including information on the storage location of the viewer video information (the viewer video information synthesis server 30 is the initial storage location as will be described later) is transmitted.

  The distribution list transmitted to the video program distribution server 40 in this way is stored in the distribution list storage unit 42 of the video program distribution server 40.

  Subsequently, as shown by (3) in FIG. 2, the viewer video information collection server 10 designates the collected video program name to the video program distribution server 40, and the video indicated by the video program name Queries whether the program is being distributed.

  In response to this inquiry, the video program distribution server 40 determines whether or not the video program indicated by the designated video program name is being distributed, and as shown by (4) in FIG. The determination result is returned to the collection server 10.

  From now on, the viewer video information collecting server 10 distributes the video program indicated by the collected video program name based on the answer result from the video program distribution server 40, as indicated by (5) in FIG. Judge whether it is inside.

  When the viewer video information collection server 10 determines that the video program indicated by the collected video program name is being distributed in accordance with this determination process, the viewer video information collection server 10 continues to view as shown by (6) in FIG. The collected viewer video information is transmitted to the person video information synthesis server 30 and the name of the video program (live program) inquired of the video program distribution server 40 is notified.

  Thus, the viewer video information transmitted to the viewer video information synthesis server 30 is stored in the viewer video information holding unit 31 of the viewer video information synthesis server 30.

  Upon receiving the notification of the live program name, the viewer video information composition server 30 sends the live program indicated by the notified live program name to the video program distribution server 40, as indicated by (7) in FIG. Request to send

  Upon receiving this live program transmission request, the video program distribution server 40 transmits the live program being distributed to the viewer video information synthesis server 30 as indicated by (8) in FIG. .

  Thus, the live program transmitted from the video program distribution server 40 is temporarily stored in the video program holding unit 32 of the viewer video information synthesis server 30.

  From now on, the viewer video information composition server 30 subsequently transmits the live program transmitted from the video program distribution server 40 and the viewer video information collection server 10 as indicated by (9) in FIG. The video program synthesis information (synthetic live program) is generated by synthesizing with the viewer video information stored in the viewer video information holding unit 31. Here, when a URL or the like is transmitted as the viewer video information, the viewer video information as the video information is acquired based on the URL or the like.

  Subsequently, as shown by (10) in FIG. 2, the viewer video information synthesis server 30 transmits the generated video program synthesis information (synthetic live program) to the video program distribution server 40 for processing. Exit.

  Upon receiving the transmission of the video program synthesis information (synthetic live program), the video program distribution server 40 reads the distribution destination information stored in the distribution list storage unit 42, and receives the client 2 indicated by the read distribution destination information. The video program synthesis information (synthetic live program) transmitted from the viewer video information synthesis server 30 is distributed to -j.

  On the other hand, the viewer video information collection server 10 determines that the video program indicated by the collected video program name is not being distributed based on the answer result from the video program distribution server 40 in (5) in FIG. In some cases, as shown by (11) in FIG. 2, the viewer video information collected by the viewer video information collection server 10 is transmitted to the viewer video information storage server 20.

  Subsequently, the viewer video information collection server 10 stores the viewer video information collected by the viewer video information collection server 10 with respect to the video program distribution server 40, as indicated by (12) in FIG. Is notified to the viewer video information storage server 20 instead of the viewer video information synthesis server 30, and the process is terminated.

  Upon receiving this notification, the video program distribution server 40 obtains information on the storage location of the viewer video information stored in the distribution list storage unit 42 from the viewer video information combining server 30 and the viewer video information storage server 20. Will be changed.

  In accordance with the processing configuration of FIG. 2 described above, according to the video program distribution system provided with the present invention, the user of the transmission client 1-i designates the camera device, and the video image of the user's face in the audience seat For example, it becomes possible to make a baseball broadcast program as if a user is watching a baseball game in a spectator seat.

  Next, a process executed when the reception client 2-j issues a video program distribution request will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  When a user operating the reception client 2-j issues a video program distribution request, the user designates the name of the video program and requests distribution of the video program.

  From now on, when the user requests distribution of the video program, the receiving client 2-j designates the video program name designated by the user to the video program distribution server 40, as indicated by (1) in FIG. And request distribution of the video program.

  Upon receiving this video program distribution request, the video program distribution server 40 refers to the distribution destination information stored in the distribution list storage unit 42 as shown by (2) in FIG. It is determined whether the receiving client 2-j that has issued is set as a distribution destination of the video program synthesis information generated based on the video program for which distribution is requested.

  When the video program distribution server 40 determines that the receiving client 2-j that issued the distribution request is not set as the distribution destination of the video program synthesis information according to this determination processing, the video program distribution server 40 continues to (3 in FIG. As shown by (), the video program (live program or stored program) for which the distribution request is made is distributed as it is without being synthesized to the receiving client 2-j that has issued the distribution request.

  In response to this, the receiving client 2-j that issued the distribution request receives the distribution-requested video program in which the viewer video information is not synthesized.

  On the other hand, when the video program distribution server 40 determines in (2) in FIG. 3 that the receiving client 2-j that issued the distribution request is set as the distribution destination of the video program synthesis information, As indicated by (4) in FIG. 3, an inquiry is made to the receiving client 2-j that has issued the distribution request as to whether or not the distribution requested video program can be distributed in a combined form of the viewer video information.

  In response to this inquiry, the receiving client 2-j that has issued the distribution request determines whether the distribution of the viewer video information combined with the video program of the distribution request is acceptable by inquiring the user. As shown by (5) in FIG. 3, the determination result is returned to the video program distribution server 40.

  From now on, as shown by (6) in FIG. 3, the video program distribution server 40, based on the response result from the receiving client 2-j that issued the distribution request, the viewer video information and the video program of the distribution request. Decide whether to synthesize.

  When the video program distribution server 40 determines not to synthesize the viewer video information and the video program requested for distribution in accordance with this determination process, the video program distribution server 40 subsequently issues a distribution request, as indicated by (7) in FIG. For the issued receiving client 2-j, the video program (live program or stored program) requested to be distributed is distributed as it is without being synthesized.

  In response to this, the receiving client 2-j that issued the distribution request receives the distribution-requested video program in which the viewer video information is not synthesized.

  On the other hand, when the video program distribution server 40 decides to synthesize the viewer video information and the video program requested to be distributed in (6) in FIG. 3, the video program distribution server 40 subsequently shows (8) in FIG. In this manner, it is determined whether the video program requested for distribution is an accumulated program or a live program.

  When the video program distribution server 40 determines that the distribution-requested video program is not an accumulated program according to this determination process, that is, when it determines that the distribution program is a live program, the video program distribution server 40 follows the process of the flowchart of FIG. Since the video program synthesis information (synthetic live program) is transmitted from the information synthesis server 30, subsequently, as shown by (9) in FIG. 3, the receiving client 2-j that issued the distribution request The transmitted video program synthesis information (synthetic live program) is distributed.

  In response to this, the receiving client 2-j that has issued the distribution request receives the distribution-requested video program (synthetic live program) in which the viewer video information is synthesized.

  On the other hand, when the video program distribution server 40 determines in (8) in FIG. 3 that the video program requested for distribution is an accumulated program, the video program distribution server 40 continues to view as shown in (10) in FIG. The distribution request accumulation program (read from the accumulation program storage device 41) is transmitted to the viewer video information synthesis server 30, and information on the storage location of the viewer video information stored in the distribution list storage unit 42 is notified. .

  Thus, the stored program transmitted from the video program distribution server 40 is temporarily stored in the video program holding unit 32 of the viewer video information synthesis server 30.

  Upon receiving this storage location information notification, the viewer video information composition server 30 receives the viewer video based on the storage location information notified from the video program distribution server 40, as indicated by (11) in FIG. The information storage server 20 is requested to transmit viewer video information.

  Upon receiving this viewer video information transmission request, the viewer video information storage server 20 sends a viewer video information collection server to the viewer video information synthesis server 30, as indicated by (12) in FIG. The viewer video information acquired from 10 is transmitted.

  Thus, the viewer video information transmitted from the viewer video information storage server 20 is temporarily stored in the viewer video information holding unit 31 of the viewer video information synthesis server 30.

  From now on, the viewer video information synthesis server 30 continues to store the stored program stored in the video program holding unit 32 transmitted from the video program distribution server 40 and the viewing, as indicated by (13) in FIG. Video program synthesis information (synthesized accumulation program) is generated by synthesizing the viewer video information stored in the viewer video information holding unit 31 transmitted from the viewer video information accumulation server 20. Here, when a URL or the like is transmitted as the viewer video information, the viewer video information that is video information is acquired based on the URL or the like.

  Subsequently, as shown by (14) in FIG. 3, the viewer video information synthesis server 30 transmits the generated video program synthesis information (synthesized and accumulated program) to the video program distribution server 40.

  Upon receiving the transmission of the video program synthesis information, the video program distribution server 40 transmits the transmitted video to the receiving client 2-j that has issued the distribution request, as indicated by (15) in FIG. Deliver program synthesis information (synthetic stored program).

  In response to this, the receiving client 2-j that issued the distribution request receives the distribution-requested video program (synthesized and accumulated program) in which the viewer video information is synthesized.

  According to the video program distribution system comprising the present invention according to the processing configuration of FIG. 3 described above, the user's face photo file is designated, and the user's photo is used as a photo shield in the room used in the drama. It is possible to participate in the drama as, for example, a user's favorite actress or actor's old lover. Furthermore, it becomes possible to designate a partner who wants to see the drama.

  In the flowchart shown in FIG. 2, as indicated by (1) in FIG. 2, the viewer video information collection server 10 includes the name of the video program that the user desires to synthesize the viewer video information and the video program content. Viewer video information to be incorporated into the video and the distribution destination information of the video program are collected. If the user can know that the video program is a live program, the viewer video information is collected. In addition to these pieces of information, the server 10 can collect a keyword indicating that the video program is being distributed.

  At this time, the processes (3) to (5) in FIG. 2 become unnecessary, and the processes (11) and (12) in FIG. 2 become unnecessary.

  That is, when the viewer video information collection server 10 can collect a keyword indicating that the video program is being distributed, it does not make an inquiry to the video program distribution server 40 and follows the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG. The video program (live program) being distributed and the viewer video information collected by the viewer video information collection server 10 are synthesized to generate video program synthesis information (synthetic live program), which is then viewed by the viewer Processing is performed so as to be distributed to the receiving client 2-j indicated by the distribution destination information collected by the video information collection server 10.

  FIG. 5 shows another system configuration of the video program distribution system comprising the present invention.

  The difference between the video program distribution system having the present invention shown in FIG. 5 and the video program distribution system having the present invention shown in FIG. 1 is that the receiving client in the video program distribution system having the present invention shown in FIG. The television receiver 4-k (k = 1 to p) performs processing so as to receive the video program instead of 2-j, and the broadcasting station 50 connected to the video program distribution server 40 receives these television programs. The machine 4-k is processed so that the video program synthesis information generated by the viewer video information synthesis server 30 is broadcast.

  FIG. 6 shows a flowchart executed by the video program distribution system having the present invention configured as described above.

  When the television receiver 4-k (k = 1 to p) receives a video program, the distribution destination is all the television receivers 4-k. Therefore, the viewer video information collection server 10 does not need to collect distribution destination information, but this is equivalent to collecting information that all television receivers 4-k are distribution destinations. In addition, the video program to be distributed is a live program. Therefore, the viewer video information collection server 10 does not need to inquire of the video program distribution server 40 whether the video program is being distributed.

  From now on, as shown by (1) in FIG. 6, the viewer video information collecting server 10 names the live program that the user desires to synthesize viewer video information and the viewer video incorporated in the live program. Processing is performed so as to collect information and a keyword indicating that the video program is being broadcast.

  Then, the viewer video information collection server 10 immediately transmits the collected viewer video information to the viewer video information synthesis server 30 and collects it based on the keyword indicating that it is being broadcast. In response to the notification of the live program name, the viewer video information synthesis server 30 acquires the live program indicated by the live program name from the video program distribution server 40 and synthesizes it with the transmitted viewer video information. Thus, a synthesized live program is generated and transmitted to the video program distribution server 40. In response to this, the broadcast station 50 receives the synthesized live program from the video program distribution server 40, and transmits it to all television receivers. Processing is to be performed for 4-k.

  As described above, the video program distribution system including the present invention can be applied as it is even when the distribution form of broadcasting is adopted.

  The present invention can be applied to a video distribution system capable of distributing a video program to a specific user and a video broadcasting system capable of distributing a video program to an unspecified number of users. The system that enables users to appear in the video.

1 is a system configuration diagram of a video program distribution system including the present invention. It is a flowchart which the video program delivery system which comprises this invention performs. It is a flowchart which the video program delivery system which comprises this invention performs. It is a flowchart which the video program delivery system which comprises this invention performs. It is another system block diagram of the video program delivery system which comprises this invention. It is a flowchart which the video program delivery system which comprises this invention performs.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Transmission client 2 Reception client 3 Internet 10 Viewer video information collection server 20 Viewer video information storage server 30 Viewer video information synthesis server 31 Viewer video information holding unit 32 Video program holding unit 40 Video program distribution server 41 Stored program storage Device 42 Distribution list storage unit

Claims (10)

A video program distribution method executed by a video program distribution system for distributing a video program to a client,
Collect the name of the video program into which the viewer video information is to be incorporated, the viewer video information to be incorporated in the video program, and the distribution destination information of the video program, and the video program pointed to by the collected video program name. Acquire and synthesize the acquired video program and the collected viewer video information to generate video program synthesis information in which the collected viewer video information is embedded, and the collected distribution destination information To distribute the generated video program composition information to the client pointed to by
A featured video program distribution method. A video program distribution method executed in a video program distribution system comprising a collection server, a synthesis server, and a distribution server,
The collection server collects the name of the video program into which the viewer video information is to be incorporated, the viewer video information to be incorporated into the video program, and the distribution destination information of the video program from the distribution request source client. ,
The synthesis server acquires the video program indicated by the video program name collected by the collection server, acquires the viewer video information collected by the collection server, and acquires the acquired video program and the acquired viewer video. By synthesizing the information, the video program synthesis information in which the acquired viewer video information is incorporated is generated,
The distribution server acquires the video program synthesis information generated by the synthesis server, and distributes the acquired video program synthesis information to the client indicated by the distribution destination information collected by the collection server. ,
A featured video program distribution method. The video program distribution method according to claim 2,
The distribution server asks the client indicated by the distribution destination information collected by the collection server for distribution permission of the video program synthesis information, and distributes the video program synthesis information only to clients who have been permitted to distribute. , Delivering a video program in which the viewing video information is not incorporated to a client for which distribution permission is not obtained,
A featured video program distribution method. In the video program delivery method according to claim 2 or 3,
The collection server collects information indicating the storage location of the viewer video information as the viewer video information collected from the distribution request source client,
The synthesis server acquires viewer video information necessary for generating the video program synthesis information based on the information indicating the storage destination.
A featured video program distribution method. The video program delivery method according to any one of claims 2 to 4,
The collection server also collects information about whether or not the video program into which the viewer video information is to be incorporated is a live program from the distribution request source client. Sending the person video information to the composition server,
A featured video program distribution method. In the video program delivery method according to any one of claims 2 to 5,
When the collection server inquires to the distribution server whether the video program indicated by the collected video program name is a live program or a stored program, and obtains an inquiry result that it is a live program, When the collected viewer video information is transmitted to the synthesis server and an inquiry result indicating that it is a stored program is obtained, the collected viewer video information is stored separately from the synthesis server and the distribution server. Transmitting to the server and storing location information indicating that the collected viewer video information is stored in the storage server to the distribution server,
A featured video program distribution method. In the video program delivery method according to claim 5 or 6,
When the synthesizing server receives viewer video information from the collection server, the synthesizing server acquires the live program from the distribution server, and obtains the acquired live program and the transmitted viewer video information. Generating the video program synthesis information by synthesizing,
A featured video program distribution method. The video program delivery method according to claim 6, wherein
When the synthesis server receives the stored program and the storage location information from the distribution server, the synthesis server acquires the viewer video information collected by the collection server from the storage server based on the storage location information. Then, generating the video program synthesis information by synthesizing the transmitted stored program and the acquired viewer video information,
A featured video program distribution method. A synthesis server used in a video program distribution system comprising a collection server that collects information from a client, a synthesis server that synthesizes video, and a distribution server that distributes video information to the client,
Means for acquiring a video program indicated by a video program name collected by the collection server;
Means for acquiring viewer video information collected by the collection server;
Means for synthesizing the acquired video program and the acquired viewer video information to generate video program synthesis information in which the acquired viewer video information is incorporated;
Means for transmitting the generated video program synthesis information to the distribution server,
A composition server used in the featured video program distribution system. A synthesis server program used to realize a synthesis server used in a video program distribution system including a collection server that collects information from a client, a synthesis server that synthesizes video, and a distribution server that distributes video information to the client. And
Computer
Means for acquiring a video program indicated by a video program name collected by the collection server;
Means for acquiring viewer video information collected by the collection server;
Means for synthesizing the acquired video program and the acquired viewer video information to generate video program synthesis information in which the acquired viewer video information is incorporated;
A synthesizing server program for causing the generated video program synthesizing information to function as means for transmitting to the distribution server.

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