JP2010250430A - Information distribution device, information distribution method, program and system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information distribution device, an information distribution method, a program and a system, allowing a user of a communication terminal to receive information distribution in a form most suitable for a use situation of the user oneself without being particularly conscious. <P>SOLUTION: The information distribution device 110 for distributing information to the communication terminal 140 includes: a distribution data storage unit 121 storing multiple distribution data each having a different distribution form; a terminal information receiving unit receiving terminal information including use frequency information indicating use frequency of each function of the communication terminal 140 from the communication terminal 140; a distribution form decision unit determining the distribution form of the distribution information to be distributed to the communication terminal 140 based on the use frequency information included in the terminal information received by the terminal information receiving unit; a distribution data extraction unit extracting the distribution data of the distribution form fitting the distribution form determined by the distribution form decision unit from the distribution data storage unit 121; and a transmission unit transmitting the distribution data extracted by the distribution data extraction unit to the communication terminal 140 as the distribution information to be distributed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to an information distribution apparatus and an information distribution method for distributing information, a program for the information distribution apparatus, and a system including the information distribution apparatus.

  In the information distribution system, considering the performance such as the screen size, resolution, memory size, or whether or not large-capacity data download is possible for communication terminals such as mobile phones to which various types of information are distributed. On the other hand, data is processed into a size and format that can be displayed on a communication terminal and distributed. Specifically, the size of the image data is reduced, or the image format is changed from JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) to GIF (Graphic Interchange Format).

  However, this kind of response is limited to the minimum processing category for enabling information display on a communication terminal, and it is possible to distribute information in a format that matches the usage status and preferences of individual users. Not something to do.

JP 2008-225687 A

  In the information distribution system as described above, the user who uses the communication terminal is a user who frequently uses data communication, a user who frequently uses voice calls, and what communication method is selected. There is a problem that there is a possibility that information distribution in an unintended format or means may be performed without considering the usage status of each user's communication terminal.

  The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and the purpose of the present invention is to receive information distribution in a format most suitable for the user's own usage situation without being particularly conscious of the user of the communication terminal. An information distribution apparatus, an information distribution method, a program, and a system are provided.

  In order to solve the above problems, according to the information distribution apparatus of the present invention, an information distribution apparatus that distributes information to a communication terminal, the distribution data storage unit that stores a plurality of distribution data in different distribution formats, and the communication Based on the terminal information receiving unit that receives terminal information including usage frequency information indicating the usage frequency of each function of the communication terminal from the terminal, and the usage frequency information included in the terminal information received by the terminal information receiving unit A distribution format determination unit for determining a distribution format of distribution information to be distributed to the communication terminal, and a distribution data extraction for extracting distribution data from the distribution data storage unit based on the distribution format determined by the distribution format determination unit And a transmission unit that transmits the distribution data extracted by the distribution data extraction unit as distribution information to be distributed to the communication terminal.

  According to the information distribution method of the present invention, there is provided an information distribution method for distributing information to a communication terminal, wherein a plurality of distribution data having different distribution formats are stored in a distribution data storage unit; Based on the terminal information receiving step for receiving terminal information including usage frequency information indicating the usage frequency of each function of the communication terminal, and the usage frequency information included in the terminal information received in the terminal information receiving step, A distribution format determination unit for determining a distribution format of distribution information to be distributed to the communication terminal, and a distribution data extraction step for extracting distribution data from the distribution data storage unit based on the distribution format determined in the distribution format determination step And distribution information to be distributed to the communication terminal with the distribution data extracted in the distribution data extraction step; And a transmitting step of transmitting Te.

  According to the program of the present invention, a distribution data storage procedure for storing a plurality of distribution data of different distribution formats in a distribution data storage unit in a computer for distributing information to a communication terminal, and use of each function of the communication terminal from the communication terminal A terminal information receiving procedure for receiving terminal information including usage frequency information indicating a frequency, a distribution information to be distributed to the communication terminal based on the usage frequency information included in the terminal information received in the terminal information receiving procedure; A distribution format determining procedure for determining a distribution format; a distribution data extracting procedure for extracting distribution data from the distribution data storage unit based on the distribution format determined in the distribution format determining procedure; A transmission procedure for transmitting the distribution data as distribution information to be distributed to the communication terminal is executed.

  According to the system of the present invention, the system includes a communication terminal that stores use frequency information indicating the use frequency of each function of the terminal, and an information distribution device that distributes information to the communication terminal. A distribution data storage unit that stores a plurality of distribution data in different distribution formats, a terminal information reception unit that receives terminal information including use frequency information indicating the use frequency of each function of the communication terminal from the communication terminal, Based on the usage frequency information included in the terminal information received by the terminal information receiving unit, a distribution format determining unit that determines a distribution format of distribution information to be distributed to the communication terminal, and the distribution format determining unit determine Based on the distribution format, a distribution data extraction unit that extracts distribution data from the distribution data storage unit, and the distribution data extracted by the distribution data extraction unit And a transmission unit for transmitting the distribution information to be distributed to.

  As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, it is possible to receive information distribution in a format that is most suitable for the usage situation of the user without particularly being aware of the user of the communication terminal.

1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an information distribution system 100 according to an embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the block configuration of the information delivery server. It is a figure which shows an example of the block configuration of the communication terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the data which the delivery data storage part 121 has stored in the table format. It is a figure which shows an example of the data which the function usage frequency information storage part 141 stores in a table format. It is a figure which shows an example of the information delivery sequence which delivers information.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described through embodiments of the invention. However, the following embodiments do not limit the invention according to the scope of claims, and all combinations of features described in the embodiments are included. It is not necessarily essential for the solution of the invention.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an information distribution system 100 according to an embodiment.
The information distribution system 100 includes an information distribution apparatus 110, a plurality of communication lines 150a to 150c (hereinafter collectively referred to as communication lines 150), and a plurality of communication terminals 140a to 140h (hereinafter collectively referred to as communication terminals 140). Prepare. The information distribution device 110 includes an information distribution server 120, a distribution data storage unit 121, and a distribution destination information storage unit 122. The information distribution device 110 is connected to the communication line 150 and distributes information to the communication terminal 140 connected to the communication line 150.

  The communication line 150 includes a mobile communication network, a core network, and a computer network such as the Internet. The communication terminals 140a to 140d are mobile communication terminals that can be used for mobile communication, such as mobile phones and PDAs. The communication terminals 140e to 140h are information terminals such as personal computers. The communication lines 150a and 150b are separate mobile communication networks provided by different communication carriers.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a block configuration of the information distribution server 120.
The information distribution server 120 includes a terminal information request transmission unit 123, a terminal information reception unit 124, a distribution format determination unit 125, a distribution data extraction unit 126, and a transmission unit 127. Hereinafter, the operation of each component of the information distribution server 120 will be described together with the data stored in the distribution data storage unit 121 and the distribution destination information storage unit 122 and the operation of the communication terminal 140.

  The distribution data storage unit 121 stores a plurality of distribution data having different distribution formats. The delivery destination information storage unit 122 stores connection information to the delivery destination communication terminal 140. The connection information is information that can identify the communication terminal 140 in the communication line 150, such as an IP address. The terminal information request transmission unit 123 requests the communication terminal 140 to transmit the terminal information based on the connection information to the communication terminal 140 of the distribution destination stored in the distribution destination information storage unit 122. The terminal information receiving unit 124 receives terminal information including usage frequency information indicating the usage frequency of each function of the communication terminal 140 from the communication terminal 140.

  The distribution format determination unit 125 determines the distribution format of distribution information to be distributed to the communication terminal 140 based on the usage frequency information included in the terminal information received by the terminal information reception unit 124. The distribution data extraction unit 126 extracts, from the distribution data storage unit 121, distribution data having a distribution format that matches the distribution format determined by the distribution format determination unit 125. The transmission unit 127 transmits the distribution data extracted by the distribution data extraction unit 126 as distribution information to be distributed to the communication terminal 140.

  In this way, the information distribution apparatus 110 stores a plurality of distribution data having different distribution formats in the distribution data storage unit 121, and includes a use frequency information indicating the use frequency of each function of the communication terminal 140 to the communication terminal 140. Information is received, the distribution format of distribution information to be distributed to the communication terminal 140 is determined based on the usage frequency information included in the received terminal information, and from the distribution data storage unit 121 based on the determined distribution format The distribution data is extracted, and the extracted distribution data is transmitted to the communication terminal 140 as distribution information to be distributed.

  As a result, the information distribution apparatus 110 can distribute data in a distribution format suitable for a function frequently used by the user among various functions of the communication terminal 140 to the communication terminal 140 as a distribution destination.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a block configuration of the communication terminal 140.
The communication terminal 140 includes a function usage frequency information storage unit 141, a terminal information request reception unit 142, a terminal information generation unit 143, and a terminal information transmission unit 144. Hereinafter, the operation of each component of the communication terminal 140 will be described together with the data stored in the function usage frequency information storage unit 141 and the operation of the information distribution server 120.

  The function usage frequency information storage unit 141 stores information indicating the frequency with which each function realized by the hardware and software of the communication terminal 140 is used by the user. The terminal information request receiving unit 142 receives a request for transmitting the terminal information of the own terminal from the information distribution server 120. The terminal information generation unit 143 generates terminal information that stores information indicating the usage frequency of each function stored in the function usage frequency information storage unit 141 and various specification information of the terminal itself. The terminal information transmission unit 144 transmits the terminal information generated by the terminal information generation unit 143 to the information distribution server 120.

  In this way, the communication terminal stores in the function use frequency information storage unit 141 information indicating the frequency with which each function realized by the hardware and software of the communication terminal 140 is used by the user, and the function use frequency information. Terminal information generated by combining information indicating the frequency of use of each function stored in the storage unit 141 and various specifications information of the terminal itself is generated, and the terminal information generated by the terminal information generation unit 143 is transmitted to the information distribution server 120 To do.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of data stored in the distribution data storage unit 121 of the information distribution server 120 in a table format.
The distribution data storage unit 121 stores one or more distribution data in association with a combination of distribution information and a distribution format. Distribution formats include text formats, HTML formats, video formats, and the like. In the example of this figure, the distribution data storage unit 121 associates the distribution data “text data 1”, the distribution data “text data 2”, and the distribution format “text format” of the distribution information “sightseeing guide”, and Distribution data “text data 3” is stored. In addition, the distribution data storage unit 121 associates the distribution data “HTML data 1”, the distribution data “HTML data 2”, and the distribution data “HTML data 3” with the distribution format “HTML format” of the distribution information “sightseeing guide”. Is stored. Further, the distribution data storage unit 121 associates the distribution information “video data 1”, the distribution data “video data 2”, and the distribution data “video data 3” with the distribution format “video format” of the distribution information “sightseeing guide”. Is stored.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of data stored in the function usage frequency information storage unit 141 of the communication terminal 140 in a table format.
The function usage frequency information storage unit 141 stores information indicating the usage frequency in association with each function realized by hardware and software included in the communication terminal 140. Functions include voice calls, videophone calls, email, browsers, large data downloads, and the like.

  In the example of this figure, the function usage frequency information storage unit 141 indicates that the higher the usage frequency number, the higher the usage frequency. Therefore, in the example of this figure, the “email” function is used most frequently, followed by the “usage call” function, the “browser” function, the “large data download” function, and then the “videophone call” function. I understand that there is.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of an information distribution sequence for distributing information in the information distribution server 120.
First, the terminal information request transmission unit 123 of the information distribution server 120 refers to the connection information of the information stored in the distribution destination information storage unit 122 to the communication terminal 140 of the distribution destination, and the communication terminal 140 of the distribution destination. A request for instructing to transmit terminal information is transmitted (S101).

  Next, the terminal information request receiving unit 142 of the communication terminal 140 receives a request for instructing to transmit terminal information from the information distribution server 120 to the information distribution server 120 (S102). When the terminal information request reception unit 142 receives the terminal information transmission request, the terminal information request reception unit 142 transmits a signal to the terminal information generation unit 143 to instruct to generate the terminal information.

  Next, when the terminal information generation unit 143 of the communication terminal 140 receives a signal indicating that terminal information is to be generated from the terminal information request reception unit 142, the terminal information generation unit 143 generates terminal information (S103). Specifically, the terminal information generation unit 143 extracts information indicating the usage frequency of each function from the function usage frequency information storage unit 141, and further, specifications such as hardware and communication environment of the own terminal defined in advance. Extract information. And the terminal information generation part 143 combines these extracted information, and outputs it to the terminal information transmission part 144 as terminal information which should be transmitted to the information delivery server 120. FIG. Next, the terminal information transmission unit 144 of the communication terminal 140 transmits the terminal information input from the terminal information generation unit 143 to the information distribution server 120 (S104).

  Next, the terminal information receiving unit 124 of the information distribution server 120 receives the terminal information transmitted from the communication terminal 140 (S105). Then, when receiving the terminal information, the terminal information receiving unit 124 outputs a signal for instructing the distribution format determining unit 125 to determine the distribution format of the information to be distributed.

  Next, the distribution format determination unit 125 of the information distribution server 120 determines the distribution format of the information distributed to the communication terminal 140 when receiving a signal from the terminal information receiving unit 124 to instruct to determine the distribution format. (S106). Specifically, the distribution format determination unit 125 distributes information to be distributed with reference to information regarding the use frequency of each function included in the communication terminal 140 included in the terminal information, various specification information of the communication terminal 140, and the like. Determine the format.

  For example, regarding the information indicating the usage frequency included in the terminal information, for example, when the distribution format determination unit 125 determines that the usage frequency of the large-capacity data download function is the highest, the distribution format determination unit 125 is more likely to have a video format than the text format distribution data The distribution data having a large data size is preferentially determined. At this time, if the distribution format determination unit 125 determines that there is no problem in transmitting the distribution data of the determined distribution format based on the specification information of the communication terminal 140 included in the terminal information, the distribution data is distributed. A signal for instructing extraction from the data storage unit 121 is output to the distribution data extraction unit 126.

  Specifically, the distribution format determination unit 125 defines the allowable values of various specifications of the communication terminal 140 for each distribution format, and for the distribution format determined based on the usage frequency, If the value satisfies the tolerance values of the corresponding various specifications that have been defined, it is determined that there is no problem in transmitting the distribution data in the distribution format.

  Next, the distribution data extraction unit 126 of the information distribution server 120 extracts the distribution format distribution data determined by the distribution format determination unit 125 from the distribution data storage unit 121 (S107). Then, the distribution data extraction unit 126 outputs the extracted distribution data to the transmission unit 127 as distribution information to be transmitted to the communication terminal 140.

  Next, the transmission unit 127 of the information distribution server 120 transmits the distribution data extracted from the distribution data storage unit 121 by the distribution data extraction unit 126 to the communication terminal 140 that is the distribution target that transmitted the terminal information (S108).

  Next, the communication terminal 140 receives the distribution data transmitted from the information distribution server 120 (S109). And the communication terminal 140 outputs the delivery data transmitted from the information delivery server 120 by the display apparatus, audio | voice output apparatus, etc. of an own terminal (S110). In this case, before outputting the distribution data transmitted from the information distribution server 120, the communication terminal 140 may temporarily store the data in the memory or the like of the terminal and output the distribution data.

  In this manner, in the information distribution system 100 according to the present embodiment, information distribution is performed based on information transmitted from the communication terminal 140 and indicating the frequency of use of various functions by the user. Therefore, in the information distribution system 100, it is possible to perform information distribution using an optimal distribution format or distribution means that suits the user's intention.

  For example, when distributing tourist guide information during overseas travel, a rich content format tourist guide is preferentially distributed to users who frequently download large amounts of data. For tourists who frequently use packet communications such as e-mail, a tourist guide in the middle content format is preferentially distributed by HTML e-mail including image and audio data. For users who frequently use basic functions such as voice calls and short message services, a simple tour guide based on text information using the short message service is preferentially distributed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the information distribution server 120 requests the communication terminal 140 of the distribution destination to transmit the terminal information has been described as an example. You may make it upload automatically from 140. Alternatively, for example, the communication terminal 140 automatically uploads terminal information at the timing when the user moves to a specific country, region, or block with the communication terminal 140 being carried, and the information distribution server 120 is triggered by this. Information distribution may be performed from.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, only the case where information distribution is performed via the communication line 150 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the information distribution server 120 distributes information via an intranet in a specific facility such as a warehouse or a shopping center, or distributes information to an information terminal such as a cable TV set box via a specific cable network. It is conceivable to do.

  The information distribution apparatus 110 described above has a computer system inside. The area information transmission process described above is stored in a computer-readable recording medium in the form of a program, and the above processing is performed by the computer reading and executing the program. Here, the computer-readable recording medium refers to a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a semiconductor memory, and the like.

  Alternatively, the computer program may be distributed to the computer via a communication line, and the computer that has received the distribution may execute the program. The program may be for realizing a part of the functions described above. Furthermore, what can implement | achieve the function mentioned above in combination with the program already recorded on the computer system, and what is called a difference file may be sufficient.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated using embodiment, the technical scope of this invention is not limited to the range as described in the said embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications or improvements can be added to the above embodiment. It is apparent from the description of the scope of claims that embodiments with such changes or improvements can be included in the technical scope of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Information delivery system 110 Information delivery apparatus 120 Information delivery server 121 Delivery data storage part 122 Delivery destination information storage part 123 Terminal information request transmission part 124 Terminal information reception part 125 Delivery format determination part 126 Delivery data extraction part 127 Transmission part 140 Communication terminal 141 Function usage frequency information storage unit 142 Terminal information request reception unit 143 Terminal information generation unit 144 Terminal information transmission unit 150 Communication line

Claims (6)

An information distribution device for distributing information to a communication terminal,
A distribution data storage unit for storing a plurality of distribution data with different distribution formats;
A terminal information receiving unit that receives terminal information including use frequency information indicating the use frequency of each function of the communication terminal from the communication terminal;
A distribution format determining unit that determines a distribution format of distribution information to be distributed to the communication terminal based on the use frequency information included in the terminal information received by the terminal information receiving unit;
A distribution data extraction unit that extracts distribution data in a distribution format that matches the distribution format determined by the distribution format determination unit from the distribution data storage unit;
An information distribution apparatus comprising: a transmission unit that transmits the distribution data extracted by the distribution data extraction unit as distribution information to be distributed to the communication terminal. The terminal information receiving unit
From the communication terminal, terminal information further including spec information indicating various specifications of the communication terminal in addition to the usage frequency information is received,
The delivery format determination unit
The permissible values of various specifications of the communication terminal are defined for each distribution format of the distribution data, and for the distribution format determined based on the use frequency information, the values of the spec information are defined correspondingly The information distribution apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the distribution format is determined as a distribution format of the distribution information if an allowable specification value is satisfied. A delivery destination information storage unit for storing connection information to the communication terminal of the delivery destination;
A terminal information request transmission unit that requests transmission of the terminal information to the communication terminal based on connection information to the communication terminal of the distribution destination stored in the distribution destination information storage unit;
The receiver is
The information distribution apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the terminal information transmitted by the communication terminal is received in response to a request for transmission of the terminal information transmitted by the terminal information request transmission unit. An information distribution method for distributing information to a communication terminal,
A distribution data storage step of storing a plurality of distribution data of different distribution formats in a distribution data storage unit;
A terminal information receiving step for receiving terminal information including usage frequency information indicating the usage frequency of each function of the communication terminal from the communication terminal;
A distribution format determination unit that determines a distribution format of distribution information to be distributed to the communication terminal based on the use frequency information included in the terminal information received in the terminal information reception step;
A distribution data extraction step for extracting distribution data from the distribution data storage unit based on the distribution format determined in the distribution format determination step;
An information distribution method comprising: a transmission step of transmitting the distribution data extracted in the distribution data extraction step as distribution information to be distributed to the communication terminal. To computers that distribute information to communication terminals,
Distribution data storage procedure for storing a plurality of distribution data with different distribution formats in the distribution data storage unit,
A terminal information reception procedure for receiving terminal information including use frequency information indicating the use frequency of each function of the communication terminal from the communication terminal;
A distribution format determination procedure for determining a distribution format of distribution information to be distributed to the communication terminal based on the use frequency information included in the terminal information received in the terminal information reception procedure;
A delivery data extraction procedure for extracting delivery data from the delivery data storage unit based on the delivery format determined in the delivery format determination procedure;
A program for executing a transmission procedure for transmitting the distribution data extracted in the distribution data extraction procedure as distribution information to be distributed to the communication terminal. A communication terminal that stores usage frequency information indicating the usage frequency of each function of the terminal;
An information distribution device for distributing information to the communication terminal,
The information distribution apparatus includes:
A distribution data storage unit for storing a plurality of distribution data with different distribution formats;
A terminal information receiving unit that receives terminal information including use frequency information indicating the use frequency of each function of the communication terminal from the communication terminal;
A distribution format determining unit that determines a distribution format of distribution information to be distributed to the communication terminal based on the use frequency information included in the terminal information received by the terminal information receiving unit;
A distribution data extraction unit that extracts distribution data from the distribution data storage unit based on the distribution format determined by the distribution format determination unit;
And a transmission unit that transmits the distribution data extracted by the distribution data extraction unit as distribution information to be distributed to the communication terminal.

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