JP2016118980A - Content contribution and browsing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a content contribution and browsing system capable of freely presenting original content and properly utilizing the presented content.SOLUTION: The system comprises an individual authentication unit 24 for requesting individual authentication information for a content contributor and a content browsing person, a time authentication acquisition unit 22 for applying time authentication information to contributed content, a disclosed classification information management unit 32 for managing a copyright management level of content to which the time authentication information and the individual authentication information are applied, a content display unit 34 for providing content which is set so as to be disclosed in a browsable or usable state, and a charge/point management unit 38 for performing charge processing in exchange for content browsing or use.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to a system for providing a place for presenting self-made content and promoting proper use of the content.

At present, a full-fledged Internet society has arrived in Japan, and it is natural that electronic terminals such as personal computers, smartphones, tablets, and mobile phones are always connected to the Internet. You can enjoy various contents such as music, video and news whenever you like. Furthermore, it is now possible to easily publish your opinions and original contents to the world through SNS, blogs, bulletin boards, and so on. That is, a world has been realized in which the general public, which has existed only as a recipient of information so far, can simultaneously become a sender of information.

Regarding the handling of information on the Internet, the existence of copyright must be considered. In the copyright world, the person who created the original content, that is, the copyrighted work, has the copyright as the author, and if someone other than the creator wants to use the content, the author must give permission have to receive. However, at present, content on the Internet is in an open state, and duplication, diversion, modification, etc. of content are carried out as a matter of course. Also, in the digital world, the exact same thing can be copied, so it is almost impossible to distinguish the original. For content handled by prominent artists and writers, copyright issues are often dealt with appropriately, but with regard to content published by many general public, little attention is paid to copyright. There is no current situation. For this reason, most of the contents published on the Internet are in a state where it is impossible to determine when and who created them, and it is very difficult to prove that even the original creator. This is also a problem for those who want to use content properly. For example, even if you are interested in the content you see on the Internet, you cannot sign a copyright owner license because it is difficult to find the original creator (see Patent Documents 1 and 2). ).

JP 2008-310654 A JP 2013-70293 A

Therefore, if the creator can freely present the original content and the user can provide a place on the Internet where the content can be used properly, both the creator and the user can provide it. Incentives will increase and the creation and use of attractive content will be promoted, ultimately making it possible to contribute to cultural and industrial development.

As means for solving the above-mentioned problems, the first aspect of the present invention is a means for requesting personal authentication information from a content contributor, and providing time authentication information and personal authentication information to the posted content. Means for managing the copyright management level of content to which time authentication information and personal authentication information have been assigned, means for providing content that is set to be publicly available in a viewable or usable state, A content posting and browsing system comprising means for requesting personal authentication information to a viewer and means for performing billing processing as a price for browsing or using the content.

This content posting and browsing system is configured to identify the creator of the content and the time of publication by giving personal authentication information to the content and giving a time stamp which is time authentication information. . By identifying the creator and the time of publication, the location of the copyright of the content can be estimated, so that the viewer can obtain a copyright permission in accordance with a predetermined legal procedure. Even if the user does not appear in the posted content, the poster is given proof of originality by a time stamp, so that mental satisfaction can be obtained.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided means for requesting personal authentication information from a content contributor, means for assigning time authentication information and personal authentication information to posted content, time authentication information and personal authentication information. Means for setting the copyright management level of the contents to which the contents are given, means for providing the contents set to be publishable in a state where the contents can be browsed or used, and requesting personal authentication information from the contents viewer And a means for performing a billing process as a price for browsing or using the content, and the copyright management level can be set from four levels: free use of content or use permission, browsing only, and non-disclosure This is a content posting and browsing system.

In this content posting and browsing system, the copyright management level of the content can be arbitrarily set from among the four patterns prepared in advance according to the poster's request. Is also easy to set up. In addition, by preparing a non-disclosure, it is possible to respond to requests such as not wanting to publish but wishing to have a time stamp, and cases where publishing is no longer desired after posting.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided means for requesting personal authentication information from a content contributor, means for assigning time authentication information and personal authentication information to posted content, time authentication information and personal authentication information. Means for setting the copyright management level of the contents to which the contents are given, means for providing the contents set to be publishable in a state where the contents can be browsed or used, and requesting personal authentication information from the contents viewer Content posting means for paying for viewing or using the content, and further including means for assigning points according to the number of times of browsing to the content contributor, and It is a browsing system.

This content posting and browsing system gives the posters points according to the number of times of browsing, for example, by enabling exchange with products or services according to the number of points, or by enabling cashing Incentives for posting.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided means for requesting personal authentication information to a content contributor, means for assigning time authentication information and personal authentication information to posted content, time authentication information and personal authentication information. Means for setting the copyright management level of the contents to which the contents are given, means for providing the contents set to be publishable in a state where the contents can be browsed or used, and requesting personal authentication information from the contents viewer And a means for performing a billing process as a price for viewing or using the content, and further comprising a means for issuing a contract regarding a license for use of the content to a viewer who desires to use the content. This is a content posting and browsing system.

This content posting and browsing system can conclude a smooth contract and promote the use of the content by preparing a contract regarding the copyright usage of the content in advance.

In the present invention, since the location of the copyright of the content can be estimated by authenticating the creator of the content and the time of publication, the creator can publish the created content with peace of mind. The user will be able to obtain a copyright license in accordance with a predetermined legal procedure. This gives the creator an objective proof that he / she originally created the content, giving him a mental satisfaction and an opportunity to get the right benefits from the license. In addition, users are given the opportunity to use excellent content without worrying about copyright issues. Thus, by balancing both the creator's interests and the user's interests, it is possible to create an environment for the protection and use of superior content and contribute to the enrichment of the world's content.

Image diagram showing an overview of the content posting and browsing system Functional block diagram of content posting and browsing system Flow chart showing system processing when posting content Flow chart showing system processing when browsing content Schematic diagram showing an example of the browser screen of the poster terminal Schematic diagram showing an example of the browser screen of the poster terminal Schematic diagram showing an example of the browser screen of the browser terminal

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[System Overview]
First, an outline of a content posting and browsing system will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an image diagram showing the operation of a content posting and browsing system. A content posting and browsing system 10 (hereinafter referred to as the present system 10) is a network composed of a poster terminal (contributor PC) 12, a server 14, a time certification authority 16, and a browser terminal (browser PC) 18. It is the system that forms the core of the system. The contributor transmits the content created by the contributor from the terminal 12 to the server 14 through the Internet line (content posting). Time authentication information (time stamp) acquired by the time certificate authority 16 is given to the content (time stamp assignment). The contributor is charged a fee according to the content posting (billing). The content after the time stamp is given can be browsed from the browser terminal 18 according to the classification set by the user (content browsing). The posted content is classified according to the setting of the poster, such as free use, permission for use, browsing only (unusable), and non-disclosure, and the viewer should use the browsing content selectively. (Use of content). The viewer is charged a fee according to the browsing and use of the content (billing). If the viewer wishes to use the content, a copyright license agreement is issued (issue of the agreement).

[System configuration]
Next, the configuration of the content posting and browsing system will be described with reference to FIG. The server 14 is connected to the poster terminal 12, the time authentication station 16, and the browser terminal 18 through the Internet line. In the actual system, there are a large number of unspecified terminals in the poster terminal 12 and the viewer terminal 18, but here, each is conceptually represented as one terminal. The server 14 includes an electronic file receiving unit 20 and a time authentication obtaining unit 22, a personal authentication unit 24, an electronic file authentication unit 26, a member information management unit 28, an electronic file storage unit 30, a public classification information management unit 32, and a content display unit. 34, a browsing information management unit 36, a billing / point management unit 38, and a contract issuance unit 40.

The electronic file reception unit 20 is a module related to reception processing of content transmitted from the poster terminal 12 in the form of an electronic file.

The personal authentication unit 24 is a module related to member registration processing associated with the use of the system 10 and personal authentication processing of posters and viewers. Member registration is required to use the system 10, and posters and viewers perform membership registration after agreeing to the rules and regulations prepared by the administrator of the system 10. For posting and browsing, a trial period may be provided so that posting and browsing can be performed a fixed number of times even in an unregistered state. The personal information required for membership registration is sufficient to be the same as the information normally required for this type of service. Such information is strictly managed in accordance with the laws and regulations concerning the protection of personal information. IDs and PWs are assigned to posters and viewers registered as members. When the system 10 is used, input of the ID and PW assigned to each member is requested, and the member can be used after personal authentication of the member is performed. Information relating to personal authentication is stored in the member information management unit 28.

The electronic file authentication unit 26 is a module related to processing for adding time authentication information (time stamp) and personal authentication information to the electronic file received by the electronic file reception unit 20. The time authentication information acquires a time stamp from the time authentication station 16 through the time authentication acquisition unit 22. The personal authentication information is acquired from the member information management unit 28. Since the file format of the electronic file from which the time stamp can be obtained may be limited, the file format that can be posted is notified to the poster in advance, or the electronic file receiving unit 20 or the electronic file authentication unit 26 The file format can also be configured to be automatically converted.

The member information management unit 28 is a module related to information management of posters and viewers registered as members. Here, in addition to the personal information entered at the time of member registration, information related to content posting, information related to content browsing, point information earned by the poster by browsing or using the content, billing information to the poster due to content posting, Billing information for the viewer by browsing or using the content is stored.

The electronic file storage unit 30 is a module related to storage of an electronic file that has acquired time authentication information and personal authentication information.

The public classification display storage unit 32 is a module related to management of public classification display of electronic files stored in the electronic file storage unit 30. Since the posted content generally has the copyright of the poster, in the present system 10, the handling of the electronic file including the content is left to the poster. In the present system 10, the poster can freely set the copyright management level. For example, four patterns that can be freely used, permitted for use, can only be browsed (cannot be used), and are not disclosed are prepared so that the user can select freely. The content that the user has set for free use can be freely used without paying the viewer. For content that is set to be usable, the viewer can use the content only when the permission of the poster is obtained. Content that is set to be viewable only can be viewed only, and any other use is prohibited. Content that is set to private is not disclosed at all, and its existence is kept secret.

The content display unit 34 is a module related to a function of displaying content on a browsing web browser. Content display is based on the copyright management level set in the public classification display storage unit 32. For example, when a contributor posts five contents and selects non-disclosure of two contents, only the remaining three contents are displayed on the browsing web browser.

The browsing information management unit 36 is a module relating to processing of content browsing information. The content browsing information is used to count information such as who viewed which content, and data such as the number of browsing times, time zone, and frequency. The content browsing information is stored in the member information management unit 28.

The billing / point processing unit 38 is a module related to a function of performing billing processing and point grant processing for content posting, browsing, and use. In this system 10, a charge is imposed on content contributors and viewers under certain conditions. Payment can be made by prepaid, postade, deposit, carrier payment, or the like. The system 10 charges the advertiser by placing an advertisement on the browser screen of the website displaying the content, and the content posting and viewing is free or inexpensive for the poster and viewer. It is also possible to build a business model that provides services. Points are given to content contributors when the posted content is viewed or used. These point information and billing information are stored in the member information management unit 28. The points earned by contributors can be used for billing at the time of posting.

The contract issuance unit 40 is a module related to a function for issuing a contract regarding a license for use of content to a viewer who uses the content. The contract is an agreement between the content contributors and viewers regarding the handling of copyrights and the rights and obligations of both parties. By exchanging a copyright license agreement between the contributor and the viewer, the viewer can use the content under the conditions and scope defined in the contract. The use of content conforms to the provisions of the Copyright Act, such as content duplication, distribution, and public transmission over the Internet.

[Content submission processing]
Next, a procedure for content posting in the content posting and browsing system will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing information processing at the time of content posting in the content posting and browsing system. Hereinafter, this information processing will be described based on the operation of each module. In the following operation, the poster performs an operation related to posting of content through a website prepared by the system 10, and the server 14 performs processing in response to the operation of the poster.

First, the personal authentication unit 24 performs personal authentication of the poster (S1: personal authentication processing). If the contributor has not registered as a member due to the use of the system 10, the contributor is prompted to input necessary information and the member is registered. In the case of a registered poster, personal authentication is performed based on the ID and PW issued at the time of member registration.

The electronic file receiving unit 20 receives an electronic file transmitted from the poster terminal 12 (S2: electronic file receiving process). In the present system 10, posting of content is performed by transmitting and receiving an electronic file of a specified file format, and the contributor can transmit the electronic file through an operation such as drag and drop on a website.

The electronic file authentication unit 26 adds time authentication information and personal authentication information to the electronic file received by the electronic file reception unit 20. For the time authentication information, a time stamp is acquired from the time authentication station 16 through the time authentication acquisition unit 22 (S3: time authentication information addition process). The personal authentication information is acquired from the member information management processing unit 28 (S4: personal authentication information addition process).

The electronic file storage unit 30 stores the electronic file to which the time authentication information and the personal authentication information are added (S5: authenticated electronic file storage process).

The public classification information management unit 32 performs a classification process on the authenticated electronic file based on the usage mode selected by the poster (S6: electronic file public classification process). In the present system 10, the handling of the authenticated electronic file is left to the poster's selection. The contributor can view the content posted on the website (the authenticated electronic file at this time) at any time, and can freely manage the usage form of the content.

The content display unit 34 publishes the content selected by the public classification information management unit 32 as freely available, usable for use, and only viewable in a state where it can be viewed on the website (S7: content publishing process). ).

[Content browsing process]
Next, content posting processing in the content posting and browsing system will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing information processing during content browsing in the content posting and browsing system. Hereinafter, this information processing will be described based on the operation of each module. In the following operation, the viewer performs an operation related to browsing of content through the website prepared by the system 10, and the server 14 performs processing in response to the operation of the viewer.

A viewer who uses the system 10 can browse content from the standpoint of either a member or a non-member. When the browser is a member, the personal authentication unit 24 performs personal authentication of the browser (S11: personal authentication processing). If the viewer does not register as a member due to the use of the system 10, the viewer is prompted to input necessary information and the member is registered. In the case of a registered viewer, personal authentication is performed based on the ID and PW issued at the time of member registration.

In the case of a non-member, a certain restriction is imposed on the browsing of the content, and all the use is restricted (S12: guest processing). It is also possible to register as a member at any time if you want to view all the content while viewing the content from a non-member position, or if you want to use the content.

The content display unit 34 performs a search for publicly available content based on a search operation by a viewer (S13: content search process). Further, as a result of the search, the narrowed content is displayed in a state where it can be browsed on the website (S14: content display processing). The electronic file storage unit 30 constitutes a search database that stores authenticated electronic files and stores them in a searchable state. Each content is tagged with information such as the format of music, video, images, characters, etc., contributor name, posting time, field, content, etc., and the viewer can search for the desired content by any keyword Can do.

The browsing information management unit 36 performs recording processing of information related to browsing, such as the number of times displayed for each content, a viewer, and browsing time (S15: content browsing information recording processing). These pieces of information are stored in the member information storage unit 28 together with the personal information of the poster who posted the viewed content.

The billing / point processing unit 38 performs billing processing for the content viewer (S16: billing processing). Content viewers are charged according to the number of times they are viewed.

The contract issuing unit 40 issues a contract regarding the use permission of the content to the viewer who desires to use the content (S17: contract issuance processing). In the case of content that can be licensed, the viewer can apply for permission. The license agreement regarding the use of the content can be downloaded at the browser terminal 18, and the signed agreement is mailed to a predetermined destination. It is also possible to conclude a simple contract by agreeing to a document relating to the copyright use license described on the website.

When the license agreement for content is concluded, the billing / point processing unit 38 gives points to the contributor of the content (S18: point grant processing).

[Browser screen]
Next, a display example of the browser screen of the website in the content posting and browsing system will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a browser screen (when posting content) of the poster terminal 12. The browser screen 50 includes an upload area 52 for dragging and dropping an electronic file, a time display area 54 for displaying the current time, and a content field for identifying the type (field) of content and tagging the electronic file. A specific area 56, a public classification information setting area 58 for setting the copyright management level of the content and attaching it to the electronic file, a comment area 60 that can be freely described by the contributor, such as a feature of the content and a selling point. A posting button 62 for executing and a reset button 64 for canceling the posting are displayed. On the left side of the browser screen 50, an area 66 for displaying the name of the contributor (a handle name or the like is also possible), a member information button 68 for viewing / editing personal information about the contributor, and a post page for returning to the post screen A button 70 and a posted list button 72 for confirming an electronic file that has been posted are displayed.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of a browser screen (top page screen) of the poster terminal 12. The browser screen 80 displays an icon 82 of an electronic file that has been posted at the present time. A time stamp animation 84 is displayed on a posted electronic file that has been given a time stamp and whose time authentication has been completed. Under the icon 82, the date and time when the dime stamp is given is displayed (in FIG. 6, only the date is simply displayed). When the electronic file icon 82 is clicked, the content content, type, public classification information, and comment can be confirmed. It is also possible to edit information other than the content. Switching between the browser screen 50 when posting content and the browser screen 80 when checking and editing electronic files is performed by clicking either the posted page button 70 or the posted list button 72 displayed on the left side of the browser screen. be able to. An area 84 for displaying an advertisement such as an affiliate is provided on the browser screen, and the billing burden on the poster can be reduced by utilizing the advertisement revenue.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the browser screen of the browser terminal 18. The browser screen 90 displays an icon 92 of an electronic file that can be disclosed among the electronic files posted by the poster. A time stamp animation 94 certifying that the time has been authenticated is displayed on the icon 92 of each electronic file. The type of content is displayed on the icon 92, and the date and time when the dime stamp is given is displayed below the icon 92 (in FIG. 7, only the date is simply displayed). A search field 96 is provided at the top of the browser screen 90. In the search column, conditions such as content type, contributor name, posting date (when obtaining a time stamp), keywords in the comment column, and the like can be entered, and the desired content can be narrowed down. On the left side of the browser screen 90, buttons for narrowing down the types of list display contents are provided. When the icon 92 is clicked, the content of the content is displayed on the browser screen 90. In addition to the content of the content, a use button that is clicked when the user wishes to use the content is displayed. In addition, advertisements such as affiliates can be displayed, and the billing burden on the viewer can be reduced by utilizing the advertising revenue.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Content contribution and browsing system 12 Contributor terminal 14 Server 16 Time certification authority 18 Browser terminal 20 Electronic file receiving part 22 Time authentication acquisition part 24 Personal authentication part 26 Electronic file authentication part 28 Member information management part 30 Electronic file storage part 32 public classification information management unit 34 content display unit 36 browsing information management unit 38 charging / point management unit 40 contract issuing unit

Claims (4)

Means for requesting personal authentication information from the content contributor;
Means for adding time authentication information and personal authentication information to posted content;
Means for managing the copyright management level of the content to which the time authentication information and the personal authentication information are attached;
A means for providing content that is set to be publicly available in a state where it can be viewed or used;
A means for requesting personal authentication information from content viewers;
A means for performing billing as a consideration for viewing or using the content;
Content posting and browsing system. The copyright management level can be set from four levels: free use of content or use permission, browsing only, and non-disclosure.
The content posting and browsing system according to claim 1. It further includes means for performing point grant processing according to the number of browsing times for the content contributor,
The content posting and browsing system according to claim 1 or 2. A means for issuing a contract regarding a license for the copyright of the content to a viewer who wishes to use the content;
The content posting and browsing system according to claim 1.