JP2016127575A - Server, program and method for content distribution - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a user who provides content to specify a user who views the content.SOLUTION: A server according to an embodiment comprises: an information storage unit; a selection screen display control unit that displays a selection screen for selecting a candidate user; a candidate selection receiving unit that receives a selection of the candidate user by an examiner user through the selection screen; a reservation screen display control unit that displays, for the examiner user who has selected the candidate user, a reservation screen through which a reservation of an audition date and time can be made; a reservation receiving unit that receives the reservation of the audition date and time for the examiner user through the reservation screen; an examiner screen display control unit that displays an examiner user screen including a real-time moving image provided by the candidate user; and a candidate screen display control unit that displays a candidate user screen including information about the examiner user who views the real-time moving image.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a server, a program, and a method for distributing content, and more particularly, to a server, a program, and a method for distributing content provided by each of a plurality of providing users to one or a plurality of viewing users. .

  Conventionally, in a system that distributes content such as moving images to a user's terminal device via the Internet, avatars of a plurality of users who are viewing the same content are displayed, and comments posted by each user are displayed A virtual communication space is provided (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In such a system, a celebrity or a general user also provides real-time video (live broadcasting), and the user selects a communication space corresponding to the desired celebrity or general user and views the real-time video. On the other hand, it is possible to enjoy communication with celebrities who provide moving images and other users who view the same moving images.

  Also, in recent years, when content that captures entertainment performances such as songs and performances by general users has been distributed and the number of viewers has increased, entertainment productions and the like have paid attention to these general users, and professional performers (idols, Contracts and training as actors, models, etc.). For example, among general users who want to be professional performers, there are users who want to appeal to themselves by providing real-time videos to users belonging to entertainment productions etc. through the communication space described above. obtain.

JP2012-120098A

  However, in the above-described conventional system, although there is a mechanism for the user viewing the content to select a celebrity who provides the content, the user providing the content selects the user viewing the content. Since there is no mechanism for doing so, for example, it is not easy for a general user who wants to be a professional performer to surely view a real-time video provided by a user who belongs to an entertainment production or the like. Therefore, it is desired to provide a mechanism that allows a user who provides content to specify a user who views the content.

  An embodiment of the present invention has an object to enable a user who provides content to specify a user who views the content. Other objects of the embodiments of the present invention will become apparent by referring to the entire specification.

  A server according to an embodiment of the present invention is a server for distributing content provided by each of a plurality of providing users to one or a plurality of viewing users, information on the plurality of providing users, and A storage device that stores at least information related to the plurality of viewing users; and a computer processor, wherein the computer processor executes a readable instruction and stores the plurality of provisions stored in the storage device. A step of accepting selection by the viewing user of one or a plurality of providing users included in the user; and responding to a request from the providing user, the providing user among the viewing users stored in the storage device Reservation screen capable of reserving the delivery date and time of the content for the selected viewing user Receiving the reservation of the delivery date and time of the content for the viewing user via the reservation screen by the providing user, the providing user, the reserved viewing user, and the reserved Storing the reservation information including at least the distribution date and time in the storage device; and responding to a request from the viewing user, and displaying a viewing user screen including at least the content provided by the providing user on the terminal device of the viewing user Displaying the providing user screen on the providing user's terminal device including at least information relating to a viewing user viewing the content provided by the providing user in response to a request from the providing user; Execute.

  A program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a program for distributing content provided by each of a plurality of providing users to one or a plurality of viewing users, and information relating to the plurality of providing users, and One or a plurality of provisions included in a plurality of providing users stored in the storage device in the computer in response to being executed on a computer including a storage device that stores at least information on the plurality of viewing users A step of accepting a selection by the viewing user of a user, and a viewing user who selects the providing user among the viewing users stored in the storage device in response to a request from the providing user Displaying a reservation screen capable of reserving the delivery date of the content on the terminal device of the providing user Reservation including at least the providing user, the reserved viewing user, and the reserved delivery date and time by accepting a reservation of the delivery date and time of the content to the viewing user via the reservation screen by the providing user Storing information in the storage device; responding to a request from the viewing user; and displaying a viewing user screen including at least content provided by the providing user on the terminal device of the viewing user; In response to a request from the user, a step of causing the providing user's terminal device to display a providing user screen including at least information related to the viewing user who is viewing the content provided by the providing user is executed.

  A method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a method for delivering content provided by each of a plurality of providing users to one or a plurality of viewing users, which is executed by a computer including a storage device that stores information. And storing at least information related to the plurality of providing users and information related to the plurality of viewing users in the storage device, and one or more included in the plurality of providing users stored in the storage device A step of accepting a selection by the viewing user of the providing user, and a viewing user who has selected the providing user among the plurality of viewing users stored in the storage device in response to a request from the providing user Displaying a reservation screen on which the distribution date and time of the content can be reserved on the terminal device of the providing user Reservation including at least the providing user, the reserved viewing user, and the reserved delivery date and time by accepting a reservation of the delivery date and time of the content to the viewing user via the reservation screen by the providing user Storing information in the storage device; responding to a request from the viewing user; and displaying a viewing user screen including at least content provided by the providing user on the terminal device of the viewing user; Responding to a request from a user, and displaying a providing user screen including at least information related to a viewing user who is viewing content provided by the providing user on the terminal device of the providing user.

  Various embodiments of the present invention may allow a user who provides content to identify a user who views the content.

The lineblock diagram showing roughly the composition of the system containing server 10 concerning one embodiment of the present invention. The block diagram which shows the function of the server 10 in one Embodiment. An example of the information managed in candidate information management table 41a in one embodiment is shown. The figure which shows an example of the information managed in the judge information management table 41b in one Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the information managed in the audition information management table 41c in one Embodiment. The flowchart which shows an example of the audition reservation process in one Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the candidate selection screen 50 in one Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the audition reservation screen 60 in one Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the audition reservation list screen 70 in one Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the audition list screen 80 in one Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of 90 A of screens for candidate users in one Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of 90 A of screens for candidate users in one Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the screen 90B for main judge users in one Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the screen 90C for sub judge users in one Embodiment.

  FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a system including a server 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, the server 10 in one embodiment is connected to a plurality of terminal devices 30 through a communication network 20 such as the Internet so that one or a plurality of contents provided by each of a plurality of providing users can be provided. A content distribution service to be distributed to the viewing user is provided to the user of the terminal device 30.

  The server 10 in one embodiment is configured as a general computer, and as illustrated, a CPU (computer processor) 11, a main memory 12, a user I / F 13, a communication I / F 14, and storage (storage). Device) 15, and these components are electrically connected to each other via a bus 17. The CPU 11 loads an operating system and various other programs from the storage 15 into the main memory 12 and executes instructions included in the loaded programs. The main memory 12 is used for storing a program executed by the CPU 11, and is configured by a DRAM or the like, for example. In addition, the server 10 in one embodiment may be configured using a plurality of computers each having a hardware configuration as described above.

  The user I / F 13 includes, for example, an information input device such as a keyboard and a mouse that accepts an operator input, and an information output device such as a liquid crystal display that outputs a calculation result of the CPU 11. The communication I / F 14 is implemented as hardware, firmware, communication software such as a TCP / IP driver or a PPP driver, or a combination thereof, and is configured to be able to communicate with the terminal device 30 via the communication network 20.

  The storage 15 is composed of, for example, a magnetic disk drive, and stores various programs such as a control program for controlling provision of a content distribution service. The storage 15 can also store various data used in the content distribution service. Various data that can be stored in the storage 15 may be stored in a database server or the like that is physically separate from the server 10 that is communicably connected to the server 10.

  In one embodiment, the server 10 also functions as a web server that manages a website composed of a plurality of hierarchical web pages, and provides the content distribution service described above to the terminal device 30 through such a website. obtain. The storage 15 can also store HTML data corresponding to this web page. HTML data is associated with various image data, and various programs described in a script language such as JavaScript (registered trademark) can be embedded.

  In one embodiment, the server 10 can provide the above-described content distribution service to the terminal device 30 through an application executed on the terminal device 30 in an execution environment other than the web browser. Such applications can also be stored in the storage 15. This application is created using a programming language such as Objective-C or Java (registered trademark). The application stored in the storage 15 is distributed to the terminal device 30 in response to the distribution request. Note that the terminal device 30 can also download such an application from a server other than the server 10 (a server that provides an application market) or the like.

  As described above, the server 10 manages the website for providing the content distribution service, and distributes the web page (HTML data) constituting the website in response to a request from the terminal device 30. A content distribution service can be provided to the user of the terminal device 30. Further, as described above, the server 10 can communicate with an application executed in the terminal device 30 in place of or in addition to the provision of a service using such a web page (web browser). The content distribution service can be provided based on the above. Whichever service is provided, the server 10 can send and receive various data (including data necessary for screen display) necessary for providing the content distribution service to and from the terminal device 30. Further, the server 10 can manage the service provision status for each user by storing various data necessary for the service provision for each identification information (for example, user ID) for identifying each user. Although detailed description is omitted, the server 10 can also have a function of performing user authentication processing at the start of service provision, billing processing that occurs in response to service provision, and the like.

  The terminal device 30 according to the embodiment is an arbitrary information processing device that displays a web page of a website provided by the server 10 on a web browser and implements an execution environment for executing an application. Tablet terminals, wearable devices, game-dedicated terminals, and the like.

  The terminal device 30 is configured as a general computer and includes a CPU (computer processor) 31, a main memory 32, a user I / F 33, a communication I / F 34, and a storage 35, as shown in FIG. These components are electrically connected to each other via a bus 37.

  The CPU 31 loads an operating system and various other programs from the storage 35 into the main memory 32 and executes instructions included in the loaded programs. The main memory 32 is used for storing a program executed by the CPU 31, and is configured by, for example, a DRAM or the like.

  The user I / F 33 includes, for example, an information input device such as a touch panel that accepts user input, a keyboard, a button, and a mouse, and an information output device such as a liquid crystal display that outputs a calculation result of the CPU 31. The communication I / F 34 is implemented as hardware, firmware, communication software such as a TCP / IP driver or a PPP driver, or a combination thereof, and is configured to be able to communicate with the server 10 via the communication network 20.

  The storage 35 is composed of, for example, a magnetic disk drive, a flash memory, or the like, and stores various programs such as an operating system. The storage 35 can store various applications received from the server 10 or the like.

  The terminal device 30 includes, for example, a web browser for interpreting an HTML file (HTML data) and displaying the screen, and interprets and receives the HTML data acquired from the server 10 by the function of the web browser. A web page corresponding to the HTML data thus displayed can be displayed. The web browser of the terminal device 30 can incorporate plug-in software that can execute various types of files associated with HTML data.

  When the user of the terminal device 30 uses various services provided by the server 10, for example, HTML data, an animation instructed by an application, an operation icon, and the like are displayed on the screen of the terminal device 30. The user can input various instructions using the touch panel of the terminal device 30 or the like. The instruction input from the user is transmitted to the server 10 via the function of the application execution environment such as the web browser of the terminal device 30 and NgCore (trademark).

  Next, functions of the server 10 in the embodiment will be described. As described above, the server 10 provides a content distribution service that distributes the content provided by the providing user to the viewing user. Here, the real-time video provided by the candidate user as the providing user is displayed. The function related to the audition function in which a judge user who distributes to a judge user as a viewing user and views a real-time moving image examines the candidate user will be mainly described.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically illustrating functions of the server 10 according to an embodiment. As illustrated, the server 10 according to the embodiment selects an information storage unit 41 that stores information and one or more candidate users included in the plurality of candidate users in response to a request from a judge user. A selection screen display control unit 42 that displays a selection screen for the judge user's terminal device 30, a candidate selection reception unit 43 that receives selection of a candidate user via the selection screen by the judge user, and In response to a request from a candidate user, a candidate for a reservation screen capable of reserving an audition date (content delivery date) for a judge user who has selected this candidate user among a plurality of judges users Reservation screen display control unit 44 to be displayed on the terminal device 30 of the candidate user and reservation of the audition date and time for the judge user through the reservation screen by the candidate user In response to the request from the candidate user, the reserved judge user, and the reservation receiving unit 45 for storing the reservation information including at least the reserved audition date and time in the information storage unit 41, and the judge user A screen display control unit 46 for the judge that displays the screen for the judge user including at least the real-time video (content) provided by the candidate user on the terminal device 30 of the judge user, and responds to a request from the candidate user And a candidate screen display control unit 47 that causes the candidate user's terminal device 30 to display a candidate user screen including at least information relating to a judge user who is viewing a real-time video provided by the candidate user. . These functions are realized by the cooperative operation of hardware such as the CPU 11 and the main memory 12 and various programs and tables stored in the storage 15, for example, instructions included in the loaded program This is realized by the CPU 11 executing. 2 may be realized by the cooperation of the server 10 and the terminal device 30.

  The information storage unit 41 according to an embodiment is realized by the storage 15 or the like, and as illustrated in FIG. 2, a candidate information management table 41a for managing information about candidate users and a judge for managing information about judge users. It has an information management table 41b and an audition information management table 41c for managing information related to auditions. FIG. 3 shows an example of information managed in the candidate information management table 41a. As illustrated, the candidate information management table 41a in one embodiment is associated with a “candidate user ID” that identifies individual candidate users, and “basic information” such as name, nickname, contact information, and image. , “Area of interest” indicating the field (for example, idol, actor, model, etc.) that the candidate user desires, “Reservation ticket possession” indicating the number of reservation tickets that are virtual tickets necessary for audition reservation Information such as “number” and “self-introduction video information” which is information related to the self-introduction video of the candidate user.

  Here, the candidate user is, for example, a user who has applied for an audition notified via a website or application screen provided by the server 10 or another device. The above-described information managed in the candidate information management table 41a can be input and stored by a candidate user at the time of an application procedure for an audition, for example. Further, the “reservation ticket” can be obtained by the candidate user in various methods and timings. For example, a candidate user can purchase a reservation ticket for a fee, or can be given a reservation ticket free of charge from an operator of the content distribution service. The “self-introduction video information” includes, for example, information related to the location (for example, URL) of the candidate user's self-introduction video file. It can be uploaded or recorded and stored in the storage 15 or the like.

  FIG. 4 shows an example of information managed in the judge information management table 41b. As shown in the figure, the judge information management table 41b in the embodiment is associated with “judgment user ID” for identifying individual judge users, “basic information” such as name and image, and this judge user. Information such as “selected candidate information” indicating information regarding the candidate user selected by the user and “temporarily selected candidate information” indicating information regarding the candidate user temporarily selected by the judge user are managed.

  Here, the judge user is a user selected in advance by a business operator such as an entertainment production that hosts the audition, for example. The “selected candidate information” and the “temporarily selected candidate information” include, for example, a “candidate user ID” that identifies a candidate user that is selected or temporarily selected by a judge user. As will be described in detail later, in the audition function of the content distribution service provided by the server 10 of one embodiment, the candidate user can reserve the audition date and time for the judge user who has selected himself. The “selected candidate information” in the member information management table 41b manages information regarding selection of candidate users by such a judge user.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of information managed in the audition information management table 41c. As shown in the figure, the audition information management table 41c according to the embodiment includes an “auditor user ID” for identifying each judge user and an “date / time” for identifying each date and time (date + time frame) at which the audition is performed. In association with the combination of “ID”, “candidate user ID” for identifying a candidate user who has reserved an audition for this date and time for this judge user, and “evaluation for candidate user in this audition” Information such as “evaluation information” is managed.

  Next, the operation of the server 10 in the embodiment configured as described above will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an audition reservation process executed by the server 10 in order for a candidate user to reserve an audition date and time. In the audition reservation process, first, as shown in the figure, selection of a candidate user by a judge user is accepted (step S100). This processing is mainly processing corresponding to the functions of the selection screen display control unit 42 and the candidate selection receiving unit 43. Selection of a candidate user by a judge user is performed via a candidate selection screen 50 (screen for selection) illustrated in FIG. 7 in one embodiment.

  The candidate selection screen 50 in one embodiment is displayed on the terminal device 30 in response to a request from the judge user's terminal device 30, and a list of information on candidate users is displayed as shown. Specifically, the information on each candidate user displayed in a list includes information on the candidate user's image, name, desired field, and the like, and these pieces of information are managed in the candidate information management table 41a. In addition, a link to the video file of the candidate user's self-introduction is set for a part (for example, an image) or all of the information related to the candidate user. In response, the video file of the corresponding candidate user's self-introduction can be played on the terminal device 30.

  Further, as shown in the figure, on the candidate selection screen 50, a candidate selection button 52 that displays “interested” for each candidate user, and a candidate temporary selection that displays “view later” The button 54 is arranged on the right side of the information regarding the candidate user. The judge user can select the corresponding candidate user by selecting the candidate selection button 52. When the judge user selects the candidate selection button 52, the server 10 accepts the selection of the candidate user by the judge user, updates the “selected candidate information” in the judge information management table 41b, for example, A “candidate user ID” for identifying the selected candidate user is added to the “selected candidate information”. Here, in response to the judge user selecting the candidate selection button 52, the server 10 notifies the candidate user that the judge user has selected (for example, the selected candidate). A push notification may be transmitted to the user terminal device 30). Further, in response to the judge user selecting the candidate selection button 52, the selected candidate user can use the above-described “reservation ticket” (available only for the audition date reservation for this judge user). A ticket may also be given free of charge.

  Further, the judge user can temporarily select the corresponding candidate user by selecting the candidate temporary selection button 54. When the judge user selects the candidate temporary selection button 54, the server 10 accepts the candidate user's provisional selection by the judge user and updates the “temporary selection candidate information” in the judge information management table 41b. For example, “candidate user ID” for identifying the selected candidate user is added to “temporarily selected candidate information”.

  Here, the candidate selection screen 50 has a search function for narrowing down candidate users to be displayed in a list. For example, candidate users can be narrowed down on the condition of the desired field. In addition, the search function of the candidate selection screen 50 can narrow down candidate users on the condition that “the candidate user is temporarily selected (by selecting the candidate temporary selection button 54)”. It is configured. The judge user, for example, can select a candidate user by selecting the candidate selection button 52 for a candidate user who is interested in watching a self-introduction video. Further, for example, for a candidate user who is unsure about the determination, the candidate temporary selection button 54 is selected, and then this candidate user can be easily extracted by utilizing the above-described search function.

  If the selection of the candidate user by the judge user is received in this way, next, the reservation of the audition date and time by the candidate user is received (step S110), and the audition reservation process is ended. This processing is mainly processing corresponding to the functions of the reservation screen display control unit 44 and the reservation receiving unit 45. In one embodiment, the audition date and time is reserved through an audition reservation screen 60 (reservation screen) illustrated in FIG.

  The audition reservation screen 60 in one embodiment is displayed on the terminal device 30 in response to a request from the candidate user's terminal device 30 and, as shown, a date setting for setting a date for reserving the audition An area 62 and a reservation area 64 for reserving an audition by specifying a judge user and a time frame are provided. On the upper right side of the reservation area 64, the number of reservation tickets currently held by the candidate user (managed in the candidate information management table 41a) is displayed. The date setting area 62 is configured such that the candidate user can input a desired date.

  As shown in the figure, the reserved area 64 is configured as a tabular area composed of a plurality of time frames in the vertical direction and one or a plurality of judges users in the horizontal direction. A reservation button 66 displayed as “Reserve” is arranged for a time frame for which reservation is possible, and “X” is displayed for a time frame for which audition reservation is not possible. Here, the judge user displayed in the reservation area 64 is a judge user who has selected a candidate user of the terminal device 30, and refers to “selected candidate information” in the judge information management table 41b. Can be specified. Whether or not an audition reservation can be made for each of a plurality of time frames can be specified by referring to the audition information management table 41c, for example. Specifically, for example, it is determined that an audition reservation is possible for a time frame in which a value is not set in the corresponding “candidate user ID” in the audition information management table 41c, and the corresponding “candidate user ID” It can be determined that audition reservation is not possible for a time frame for which a value has already been set.

  Then, when the candidate user selects any reservation button 66 displayed in the reservation area 64, the server 10 accepts the reservation of the audition date and time by the candidate user, updates the audition information management table 41c, Specifically, a “candidate user ID” that identifies this candidate user is registered in association with the combination of the corresponding “judgment user ID” and “date and time ID”.

  The operation for the candidate user to reserve the audition date and time has been described above. Next, an operation until a reserved audition is performed will be described. In one embodiment, the audition is performed in a virtual communication space (virtual space) in a content distribution service provided by the server 10. This communication space is created in advance for each candidate user, for example, and an object for displaying a real-time moving image provided by the candidate user is arranged. The judge user can view the real-time video provided by the corresponding candidate user by entering this communication space.

  The jury user enters the communication space through, for example, an audition reservation list screen 70 illustrated in FIG. This audition reservation list screen 70 is displayed on the terminal device 30 in response to a request from the judge user's terminal device 30, and as shown in the figure, information on auditions reserved for this judge user is displayed. Listed. The information regarding each audition specifically includes the audition date and time and information (image, name, field of interest, etc.) regarding the candidate user. For an audition that satisfies a predetermined condition, a room entry button 72 that displays “Enter Room” is arranged on the right side of the information related to the audition. The judge user can enter the communication space for audition by selecting the entry button 72. Here, as a predetermined condition for the room entry button 72 to be arranged (can enter the communication space), for example, the current date and time is a predetermined time before the start time of the reserved audition (for example, 15 Minutes ago), or the candidate user has started providing a real-time video, and the like. It should be noted that the judge user may enter the communication space at any time without providing such a predetermined condition.

  The jury user enters the communication space via, for example, the audition list screen 80 illustrated in FIG. This audition list screen 80 is displayed on the terminal device 30 in response to a request from the judge user's terminal device 30, regardless of whether the audition is reserved for this judge user. Information about all auditions that can enter the communication space can be listed. The information related to the audition displayed in a list includes the audition date and time and information related to the candidate user (image, name, desired field, etc.). In addition, an entry button 82 that displays “Enter” is arranged on the right side of the information related to the audition. The judge user can enter the communication space for audition by selecting the entry button 82. As described above, in the audition function of the content distribution service in one embodiment, the judge user enters the communication space where not only the audition reserved for himself / herself but also the audition not reserved for himself / herself is performed. Can participate in the audition.

  When the judge user enters the communication space in this way, the judge user can view the real-time video provided by the corresponding candidate user as described above. The real-time video is provided by the candidate user through the candidate user screen 90A illustrated in FIG. The candidate user screen 90A is displayed on the terminal device 30 of the candidate user when the candidate user enters, for example, his / her communication space. The process of displaying the candidate user screen 90 </ b> A on the terminal device 30 is mainly a process corresponding to the function of the candidate screen display control unit 47.

  As shown in the figure, the candidate user screen 90A has the communication space 100 displayed on the entire screen and a distribution control button 98A superimposed on the upper right corner of the screen. In the communication space 100, a content display object 102 for displaying a real-time moving image (content) provided by a candidate user is arranged at the upper center. The distribution control button 98A is a button for the candidate user to instruct switching of ON / OFF state of real-time moving image provision (distribution). When the candidate user enters his or her communication space, real-time video distribution is in an OFF state, and “distribution start” is displayed on the distribution control button 98A (see FIG. 11). When the candidate user selects the distribution control button 98A in this state, real-time moving image distribution is switched to the ON state, and real-time moving image data input through the camera and microphone of the candidate user's terminal device 30 is stored in the server 10. And displayed on the content display object 102 in the communication space 100.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the candidate user screen 90A in a state in which the real-time video distribution by the candidate user is started (turned on) and the judge user enters the candidate user's communication space. . As shown in the figure, the content display object 102 in the communication space 100 displays a real-time video provided by the candidate user, and enters the communication space below the content display object 102 ( The avatar 104 (104a and 104b) of the judge user (watching a real-time video) is displayed.

  Here, among the avatars 104 displayed in the communication space 100, the avatar 104a of a judge user who is reserved for this audition (hereinafter referred to as “main judge user”) Are displayed in a different manner from the avatar 104b of other judges users who are not reserved (hereinafter referred to as “sub-judgment users”). For example, the main judge user's avatar 104a is displayed according to the first size, appearance, and animation operation, and the sub-judgment user's avatar 104b is displayed according to the second size, appearance, and animation operation. In the example of FIG. 12, the main judge user's avatar 104a located in the center is displayed in a larger size than the other four sub judge user's avatars 104b. Here, whether or not the user is a judge user who is reserved for the audition can be determined by referring to the audition information management table 41c.

  FIGS. 13 and 14 respectively show a main judge user screen 90B displayed on the terminal device 30 of the main judge user, and a sub judge user screen displayed on the terminal device 30 of the sub judge user. An example of screen 90C is shown. The process of displaying these screens 90B and 90C on the terminal device 30 is a process corresponding mainly to the function of the screen display control unit 46 for the judge. These screens 90B and 90C are displayed on the terminal device 30 of the judge user in response to the judge user entering the communication space.

  As shown in the figure, the main judge user screen 90B illustrated in FIG. 13 displays the communication space 100 on the entire screen in the same manner as the candidate user screen 90A described above, and a comment posting area at the bottom center of the screen. 96 is arranged, and an evaluation area 98B for the main judge is arranged in the upper right corner of the screen. When the main judge user inputs a desired character string or the like in the comment posting area 96 and instructs transmission, the input character string or the like is transmitted to the server 10 and the main judge user in the communication space 100 It is displayed in a balloon form from the avatar 94 (see FIG. 13). Since the display in the communication space 100 is also reflected on the above-described candidate user screen 90A, the candidate user can enjoy communication with the main judge user.

  Moreover, the main judge user can evaluate the candidate user via the main judge evaluation area 98B. In one embodiment, an idle button, an actor button, a model button, and a disappointment button are arranged in the main judge evaluation area 98B. When the main judge user evaluates the candidate user as a pass, the main judge user selects a button corresponding to the field considered to be suitable for the candidate user from among the idle button, the actor button, and the model button. The main judge user selects the regret button when evaluating the candidate user as rejected. In one embodiment, when the main judge user selects any button in the main judge evaluation area 98B, a visual effect corresponding to the selected button is executed in the communication space 100. Yes. For example, a tag corresponding to the type of button (for example, if the selected button is an “idle button”, the tag is displayed as “idle”, and if the selected button is a “model button”, “ An animation is displayed in which a main judge user's avatar raises a tag displayed as “model”, or a tag displayed as “sorry!” When the selected button is “sorry button”. Such evaluation of the candidate user by the main judge user is registered in “evaluation information” of the audition information management table 41c.

  As shown in the figure, the sub judge user screen 90C illustrated in FIG. 14 displays the communication space 100 on the entire screen in the same manner as the candidate user screen 90A and the main judge user screen 90B described above. Like the main judge user screen 90B, a comment posting area 96 is arranged at the center of the lower end of the screen, and an evaluation area 98C for sub judge is arranged at the upper right corner of the screen. The sub-judge user can evaluate the candidate user via the sub-judge evaluation area 98C. In one embodiment, the sub-evaluator evaluation area 98C includes a normal evaluation button displaying “I'm interested!”, A high evaluation button displaying “Like!”, And “best !! ”Is displayed, the highest evaluation button has the highest evaluation, and the evaluation becomes lower in the order of the high evaluation button and the normal evaluation button. When the sub-judgment user selects any button in the sub-judgment evaluation area 98C, a visual effect corresponding to the selected button is executed in the communication space 100. For example, the number of items corresponding to the selected button (for example, one “star” item if the selected button is a normal rating button, and 30 items if the selected button is a highest rating button. An animation display such that a “star” item or the like is thrown in the direction of the content display object 102 from the avatar 104b of the sub judge user is performed. The evaluation for the candidate user by the sub-judder user is registered in “evaluation information” of the audition information management table 41c, similarly to the evaluation by the main judge user described above.

  As described above, in the audition function of the content distribution service provided by the server 10 according to the embodiment, the candidate user provides and distributes his / her real-time video in the virtual communication space of the content distribution service. The candidate user is examined (evaluated) by the judge user who views the video. At this time, since the visual effect corresponding to the evaluation through the screen by the judge user is executed in the communication space, the audition can be excited. Here, when the audition ends (for example, when the end time of the reserved audition date and time has passed), the final evaluation result is based on the evaluation by the main auditor user and the evaluation by the sub auditor user. And the determination result may be notified to the candidate user (for example, displayed on the candidate user screen 90A, or a push notification is transmitted to the terminal device 30 of the candidate user). For example, the candidate user who has passed the audition by the audition function of the content distribution service proceeds to the audition in the real world as the next step.

  In the above-described embodiment, only the judge user can enter the communication space of the candidate user, but the general user other than the judge user (for example, a user who uses the general function of the content distribution service) Alternatively, the audition may be viewed (observed) by entering the candidate user's communication space. In this case, a general user may be able to evaluate a candidate user.

  The embodiment of the present invention described above accepts selection by a judge user (viewing user) of one or more candidate users included in a plurality of candidate users (providing users), and responds to requests from candidate users. Then, a reservation screen for reserving the audition date and time (content delivery date and time) is displayed on the candidate user's terminal device 30 for the judge user who has selected this candidate user among the plurality of judge users. The candidate user receives an audition date / time reservation for the judge user via the reservation screen, and stores the candidate user, the reserved auditor user, and reservation information including at least the reserved audition date / time. For auditor users who respond to requests from auditor users and include at least real-time videos provided by candidate users The faces 90B and 90C are displayed on the terminal device 30 of the judge user, and at least information related to the judge user who is responding to the request from the candidate user and viewing the real-time video provided by the candidate user is included. The candidate user screen 90A is displayed on the terminal device 30 of the candidate user. In this way, the candidate user can reserve the audition date and time for a judge user who is interested in the candidate user. That is, the embodiment of the present invention can enable a user who provides content to specify a user who views the content. In addition, since the judge user who reserved the audition date / time can know via the candidate user screen 90A that he / she is watching a real-time video provided by himself / herself, the content can be more reliably transmitted to a specific user. Can be watched.

  In another embodiment of the present invention, even if the candidate user does not reserve the audition date and time for the judge user, the candidate user can use his / her real-time via the above-described candidate user screen 90A. Can provide video. A judge user can enter such a candidate user's communication space via the audition list screen 80 described above and the like, provided by the candidate user via the screen 90B, 90C for the judge user described above. Real-time video viewing and evaluation for candidate users can be performed. The candidate user who has been subjected to the predetermined evaluation by the judge user is given a reservation ticket free of charge, and this candidate user can reserve the audition date and time for this judge user.

  In the embodiment described above, the audition is performed in the virtual communication space (virtual space), but the embodiment of the present invention can also be realized without applying the technology of the virtual space. For example, on the candidate user screen 90A, instead of displaying the avatar of the judge user in the communication space 100, information (name, etc.) relating to the judge user who is simply viewing the content provided by the candidate user is displayed. It may be displayed. Further, for example, on the judges user screens 90B and 90C, the content provided by the candidate user may be simply displayed without using the communication space 100.

  In the above-described embodiment, the candidate user can reserve the audition date and time for a judge user who has selected himself, and cannot be reserved for a judge user who has not selected himself. Regardless of whether or not prior selection is performed by the candidate user, the candidate user may be able to make a reservation for the audition date and time for any judge user.

  In the embodiment described above, the audition function of the content distribution service has been described. However, the embodiment of the present invention can also be applied to aspects other than audition.

  The processes and procedures described in this specification are implemented by software, hardware, or any combination thereof other than those explicitly described in the embodiments. More specifically, the processes and procedures described in this specification are performed by mounting logic corresponding to the processes on a medium such as an integrated circuit, a volatile memory, a nonvolatile memory, a magnetic disk, or an optical storage. Realized. Further, the processes and procedures described in this specification can be implemented as a computer program and executed by various computers.

  Even if the processes and procedures described herein are described as being performed by a single device, software, component, or module, such processes or procedures may be performed by multiple devices, multiple software, multiple Component and / or multiple modules. In addition, even though the data, tables, or databases described herein are described as being stored in a single memory, such data, tables, or databases are provided on a single device. Alternatively, the data can be distributed and stored in a plurality of memories or a plurality of memories arranged in a plurality of devices. Further, the software and hardware elements described herein may be implemented by integrating them into fewer components or by decomposing them into more components.

  In the present specification, when the constituent elements of the invention are described as one or a plurality, or when they are described without being limited to one or a plurality of cases, they should be understood separately in context. The component may be either singular or plural.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Server 20 Communication network 30 Terminal device 41 Information storage part 42 Selection screen display control part 43 Candidate selection reception part 44 Reservation screen display control part 45 Reservation reception part 46 Screen display control part for examiners 47 Screen display for candidates Control unit 50 Candidate selection screen 60 Audition reservation screen 70 Audition reservation list screen 80 Audition list screen 90A Screen for candidate user 90B Screen for main auditor user 90C Screen for sub auditor user

Claims (10)

A server for delivering content provided by each of a plurality of providing users to one or a plurality of viewing users,
A storage device that stores at least information about the plurality of providing users and information about the plurality of viewing users;
A computer processor,
In response to executing the readable instructions, the computer processor
Receiving a selection by the viewing user of one or more providing users included in the plurality of providing users stored in the storage device;
Reservation screen capable of reserving the delivery date and time of the content to a viewing user who has selected the providing user among the plurality of viewing users stored in the storage device in response to a request from the providing user Displaying on the terminal device of the providing user,
Reservation information including at least the provision user, the reserved viewing user, and the reserved distribution date and time by accepting a reservation of the content distribution date and time for the viewing user via the reservation screen by the providing user Storing in the storage device;
In response to a request from the viewing user, displaying a viewing user screen including at least content provided by the providing user on the terminal device of the viewing user;
In response to a request from the providing user, displaying a providing user screen on the providing user's terminal device including at least information relating to a viewing user who is viewing the content provided by the providing user.
server.   The step of displaying the providing user screen determines whether or not the viewing user who is viewing the content is the reserved viewing user based on at least the reservation information. Displaying the reserved avatar of the viewing user in the first mode, and displaying the avatars of viewing users other than the reserved viewing user in a second mode different from the first mode. Item 4. The server according to item 1.   The server according to claim 1, wherein the viewing user screen is configured to be able to accept an evaluation on the content provided by the providing user from the viewing user.   The step of displaying the viewing user screen determines whether or not the viewing user viewing the content is the reserved viewing user based on at least the reservation information, and the reserved viewing user's screen is displayed. The viewing user screen configured to be able to accept the first type of evaluation is displayed on a terminal device, and the terminal device of a viewing user other than the reserved viewing user is different from the first type. The server according to claim 3, further comprising: displaying the viewing user screen configured to be able to accept the type of evaluation.   The step of displaying the providing user screen executes the first type of visual effect on the providing user screen in response to the reception of the first type of evaluation, and the second type of evaluation. The server according to claim 4, further comprising: executing a second type of visual effect different from the first type on the providing user screen in response to the reception of the first type. The server according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The storage device stores, for each providing user, the holding status of value information necessary for reservation of the delivery date and time of the content for the viewing user,
The step of storing the reservation information includes updating the holding status of the value information of the providing user in response to accepting reservation of the delivery date and time of the content for the viewing user.
server.   The viewing user screen and the providing user screen are configured to display a virtual space in which an object for displaying content provided by the providing user and an avatar of a viewing user viewing the content are arranged. The server according to claim 1. A server according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The providing user is a candidate user who provides his / her real-time video,
The viewing user is a judge user who views the real-time video provided by the candidate user and examines the candidate user.
server. A program for distributing content provided by each of a plurality of providing users to one or a plurality of viewing users,
In response to being executed on a computer including a storage device that stores at least information related to the plurality of providing users and information related to the plurality of viewing users,
Receiving a selection by the viewing user of one or more providing users included in the plurality of providing users stored in the storage device;
Reservation screen capable of reserving the delivery date and time of the content to a viewing user who has selected the providing user among the plurality of viewing users stored in the storage device in response to a request from the providing user Displaying on the terminal device of the providing user,
Reservation information including at least the provision user, the reserved viewing user, and the reserved distribution date and time by accepting a reservation of the content distribution date and time for the viewing user via the reservation screen by the providing user Storing in the storage device;
In response to a request from the viewing user, displaying a viewing user screen including at least content provided by the providing user on the terminal device of the viewing user;
In response to a request from the providing user, causing the providing user terminal device to display a providing user screen including at least information related to a viewing user viewing the content provided by the providing user.
program. A method for delivering content provided by each of a plurality of providing users to one or a plurality of viewing users, which is executed by a computer including a storage device that stores information,
Storing at least the information about the plurality of providing users and the information about the plurality of viewing users in the storage device;
Receiving a selection by the viewing user of one or more providing users included in the plurality of providing users stored in the storage device;
Reservation screen capable of reserving the delivery date and time of the content to a viewing user who has selected the providing user among the plurality of viewing users stored in the storage device in response to a request from the providing user Displaying on the terminal device of the providing user,
Reservation information including at least the provision user, the reserved viewing user, and the reserved distribution date and time by accepting a reservation of the content distribution date and time for the viewing user via the reservation screen by the providing user Storing in the storage device;
In response to a request from the viewing user, displaying a viewing user screen including at least content provided by the providing user on the terminal device of the viewing user;
In response to a request from the providing user, displaying a providing user screen on the providing user's terminal device including at least information related to a viewing user viewing the content provided by the providing user.
Method.