JP2017005595A - Viewing service system and viewing service method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a viewing service system and a viewing service method not restricted by use limit of nonvolatile memory of a television receiver.SOLUTION: A viewing service system has: an identification information database where user identification information associated with a television receiver and identifying a user, and project identification information for identifying a project are stored in association; project identification information reception means for receiving the project identification information from broadcast; a storage device including a user storage region associated with the user identification information and storing the project relevant information of the user of the user identification information; and permission means for collating whether or not the received project identification information is associated with the user identification information, by using the identification information database, and permitting access to the user storage region associated with the user identification information, if it is associated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a viewing service system and a viewing service method.

  In recent years, terrestrial digital broadcasting has begun, and with the expansion of content, there are an increasing number of programs using data broadcasting linked to programs. Digital broadcasting including data broadcasting not only allows viewers to unilaterally watch programs, but also enables viewers to participate in programs by sending data to the broadcasting station side, thereby enhancing interactivity. ing.

  In the contents of data broadcasting, it is possible to determine the reaction to the viewer's remote control operation, register the viewer's personal information, calculate the points set by the program, etc. A storage area such as a memory (NVRAM) can be used as a storage area for data content. Then, by storing the viewer data in the storage area, functions such as continuous use of personal information and a program unique point addition system can be realized.

  However, the nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) built in the current television receiver is stored in the television receiver that has been viewed. For this reason, for example, there is an inconvenience that a point obtained by recording a certain drama with the recording device cannot be merged (integrated) with a point obtained by viewing the same drama another time with the television device.

  Therefore, the invention of Patent Document 1 acquires the received program content from a recording apparatus including a tuner / demodulation unit that receives program content including BML content from a broadcast station, and the program content is acquired in the acquired program content. In the case where the viewing record information unique to the program given to the viewer is included, a means for extracting the viewing record information from the program content (BML content) is provided, and the extracted viewing record information is stored in an external storage device. It is comprised so that it may memorize.

  As a result, even when the same program is viewed on different viewing devices, it is possible to integrate program-specific viewing record information given to the program viewer.

JP 2010-109901 A

  However, the invention of Patent Document 1 is limited to content broadcast from the same broadcast station, and it is not possible to integrate such information across multiple broadcast stations. This is because the non-volatile memory (NVRAM) built in the current television receiver is limited to a narrow use area and function unique to the station.

  On the other hand, in recent years, not only a project carried out by a single broadcasting station but also a project carried out by a plurality of broadcasting stations has been proposed. In the form of the current nonvolatile memory (NVRAM), a plurality of broadcasting stations are jointly working. I couldn't memorize the information about the project I did.

  Furthermore, in view of the variety of viewing modes, it is necessary to handle not only television receivers but also information from other devices such as smartphones in an integrated manner.

  Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a viewing service system and a viewing service method that are not restricted by the use restriction of a nonvolatile memory (NVRAM) of a television receiver.

  The viewing service system according to the present invention includes an identification information database associated with a television receiver and storing user identification information for identifying a user and project identification information for identifying a project, and the project identification information from a broadcast. Using a project identification information receiving means, a storage device associated with the user identification information and including a user storage area in which user project related information of the user identification information is stored, and the identification information database, It is checked whether the received project identification information and the user identification information are associated with each other, and if they are associated with each other, a permission unit that permits access to the user storage area associated with the user identification information.

  The viewing service system of the present invention uses the identification information database associated with a television receiver and stored in association with user identification information for identifying a user and project identification information for identifying a project, and the identification information database. Checking whether the project identification information received from the broadcast is associated with the user identification information, and, if associated, permitting means for permitting access to the user storage area associated with the user identification information; Have

  The viewing service system of the present invention includes a database, a storage device, and a server. The database includes device identification information for identifying a television receiver, basic user identification information for identifying a user, and each project. Project user identification information and project identification information for identifying a project are stored in association with each other. The storage device is associated with the project user identification information, and the user's project related information of the project user identification information is stored in the storage device. A user storage area to be stored, wherein the server receives the project identification information and the device identification information transmitted from the television receiver; and the project user associated with the received device identification information Identification information from the database Search and collate whether the retrieved project user identification information and the project identification information are associated with each other, and if associated, from the device authenticated by the basic user identification information, associate with the project user identification information Access means for permitting access to the user storage area.

  The viewing service method of the present invention is a viewing service method related to a predetermined project, receives project identification information for identifying a project from a broadcast, and identifies the user associated with the received project identification information and a television receiver. User identification information is collated using an identification information database in which the user identification information and the project identification information are associated and stored, and as a result of the collation, the user identification information is associated with the user identification information. In addition, access to the user storage area is permitted.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the viewing service system and viewing service method which are not restricted by the use restrictions of the non-volatile memory (NVRAM) of a television receiver can be provided.

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a first embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of the second embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of the third embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram of the fourth embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a specific first embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of BML by data broadcasting that realizes the function of the television receiver in this specific embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the identification information database 400. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the user information database 600. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of content broadcast from the broadcasting station A. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of content broadcast from the broadcasting station B. FIG. 11 is a block diagram of a specific second embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the identification information database 400. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the user information database 600. FIG. 14 is a block diagram of a specific third embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the identification information database 400.

<First embodiment of the present invention>
A first embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram of a first embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention.

  The viewing service system of the present invention includes an identification information database 1, a project identification information receiving unit 2, a storage device 3, and a permission unit 4.

  The identification information database 1 is associated with a television receiver, and stores user identification information for identifying a user and project identification information for identifying a project in association with each other.

  The user identification information is information for identifying a user (for example, a viewer) and is associated with at least a television receiver. In addition to the television receiver, other devices such as a mobile terminal (smart phone or the like) It may also be associated with the server. Project identification information is unique identification information that can identify a project. The project identification information is identification information for determining which project the content (for example, a program or a commercial) being broadcast belongs to. These user identification information and project identification information are stored in the database 1 by a user's intention to participate in a project or by an authentication method automatically performed.

  The project identification information receiving unit 2 is normally provided in a television receiver, and has functions such as a television tuner, a data broadcast browser, and an Ethernet, and receives project identification information from the television broadcast. The project identification information is usually transmitted to the television receiver as an event message of data broadcast, for example, data in a module, and is given to the television receiver. The number of times the project identification information is received from the broadcast may be one time or a plurality of times. After receiving the broadcast once, the project identification information may be received from the communication. Further, the project identification information is not limited to one type, and a plurality of types of project identification information may be received.

  The reception of the project identification information is not limited to broadcasting. For example, a television receiver that transmits a trigger for acquiring project identification information used in a program as an event message of data broadcasting and data in a module, and receives it. May access a predetermined server and acquire the project identification information itself. Further, the project identification information may be sent in accordance with the broadcast program, or may be sent in advance. Furthermore, the device having the project identification information receiving unit 2 is not limited to a television receiver, and may be a device having a communication function such as a smartphone.

  The storage device 3 is a storage unit such as an external hard disk connected to a television receiver and a network, and includes a storage area for storing user project-related information of user identification information. This storage area is associated with each user identification information. The project related information is, for example, information on a project when the user participates in a certain project, benefits (for example, points) obtained by participating in the project, user viewing history, and the like.

  The permission unit 4 uses the identification information database 1 to check whether the received project identification information and the user identification information are associated with each other, and if they are associated, the user of the storage device 3 associated with the user identification information. Allows access to the storage area. The permission unit 4 is provided inside the television receiver or in an external server. When provided inside the television receiver, it can be realized by a function such as BML for data broadcasting.

  Note that permitting access to the user storage area means permitting writing of project-related information to the user storage area and reading of project-related information in the user storage area. Moreover, although it is a target which permits access to a user storage area, it is a television receiver or other equipment associated with user identification information, such as a mobile terminal (smartphone or the like), a server, or the like. The project related information is written to the user storage area from the television receiver associated with the user identification information to the user storage area, and the portable terminal (smartphone or the like) associated with the user identification information. ) To write the project related information to the user storage area, and write the project related information to the user storage area from the server provided for the predetermined project. In addition, the project related information stored in the user storage area is read from the television receiver associated with the user identification information, the project related information stored in the user storage area is read, and the user identification information is associated. Project related information stored in a user storage area from a portable terminal (smartphone or the like) that is stored in a user storage area from a server provided for a predetermined project associated with user identification information Reading related information.

  Moreover, although it is time when the permission part 4 permits access, it is while the project identification information receiving part 2 is in the state which can receive project identification information. In this state, for example, the project identification information receiving unit 2 is receiving a program of a project that broadcasts the project identification information. If the program of the project broadcasting the project identification information cannot be received due to a program change, channel change, power-off of the television receiver, or the like, the user storage area is changed to another project identification information The permission to access is canceled. As a method for confirming that the project identification information receiving unit 2 can receive the project identification information, the project identification information receiving unit 2 periodically sends a confirmation signal to the permission unit 4 when the project identification information can be received. There is a method to send.

  Next, the operation of the viewing service system configured as described above will be described.

  In the following description, it is assumed that a single project having a plurality of broadcasting stations is jointly performed, and each broadcasting station broadcasts a program related to the project (project related information is broadcast within the program). Then, the user expresses his / her intention to participate in the project, or automatically participates in the project by watching a program without performing a special intention, etc. It is assumed that information and project identification information are stored in association with each other in advance.

  First, the project identification information receiving unit 2 receives the project identification information broadcast in the program when the user views the program related to the project (Step 100). Then, the project identification information receiving unit 2 transmits user identification information to the permission unit 4 together with the received project identification information (Step 101). The user identification information may be input by the user himself or may be stored in advance by the project identification information receiving unit 2.

  The permission unit 4 receives the project identification information and the user identification information from the project identification information receiving unit 2 via the communication network, and determines whether the received user identification information and the project identification information are associated with each other. 1 is collated (Step 102). If it is associated (authentication is possible), access to the user storage area of the storage device 3 associated with the user identification information is permitted (Step 103). Project-related information from a television receiver, a portable terminal (smartphone, etc.), another server, etc. while the project identification information receiving unit 2 is in a state where it can receive the project identification information by permitting access to this user storage area. Can be written to the user storage area, or project-related information can be read. For example, viewing history from a TV receiver or other server, writing point information by participating in a project to a user storage area, reading already stored project related information, and providing viewing service for the project I can do it.

  According to the first embodiment configured as described above, the information written in the NVRAM of the television receiver managed by each station can be used across a plurality of television stations, and the plurality of television stations can share the information. Can improve the convenience of large-scale programs and the like. Furthermore, since a plurality of pieces of user identification information can be associated with one device identification information, management for each user can be performed instead of management for each television receiver. Moreover, it is not necessary to be limited by the storage capacity of the NVRAM of the television receiver.

<Second Embodiment>
A second embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention will be described. FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of the second embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention.

  In the second embodiment, the project identification information receiving unit 2 is provided in a television receiver, and the server has the function of the permission unit 4 in a specific embodiment. In addition, when multiple viewers use one TV receiver, for example, assuming that the entire family uses a TV receiver installed at home, the concept of device identification information is introduced, and one device is A case where a plurality of pieces of user identification information are associated with the identification information will be described.

  The viewing service system of the present invention includes an identification information database 10, a television receiver 20, a storage device 30, and a server 40.

  In the identification information database 10, device identification information for identifying the television receiver 20, user identification information for identifying a user, and project identification information for identifying a project are stored in association with each other.

  Here, the device identification information is unique identification information assigned to each device. For example, identification information assigned to each data broadcasting browser of the television receiver and uniquely assigned to each television receiver (for example, , B-CAS identification number). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be given from a server or the like. The device identification information may be inquired of the server so that the device identification information is automatically generated at the timing of viewing (displaying) a project (content) for the first time.

  The user identification information is information for identifying a user (for example, a viewer). When a plurality of viewers use a single television receiver, for example, when the entire family uses a television receiver installed at home, a plurality of user identification information for a single device identification information. May be associated.

  Project identification information is unique identification information that can identify a project. The project identification information is identification information for determining which project the content (for example, a program or a commercial) being broadcast belongs to.

  The device identification information, the user identification information, and the project identification information are stored in the identification information database 10 by a user's intention to participate in a project and by a normal authentication method or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the identification information database 10 is configured to store device identification information, user identification information, and project identification information in association with each other, but is not limited thereto. For example, if device identification information, user identification information, and project identification information are associated with each other, there is no need to physically create one database, and device identification information and user identification information are associated and stored. The database may be divided into two types: a database in which user identification information and project identification information are stored in association with each other. Furthermore, although the server 40, the identification information database 10, and the storage device 30 are separate devices, they may exist on the same server or the same database.

  The television receiver 20 includes a memory 21, a reception unit 22, and a transmission unit 23.

  The memory 21 is an NVRAM of a television receiver, for example, and stores the above-described device identification information.

  The receiving unit 22 has functions such as a TV tuner, a data broadcast browser, and an Ethernet, and receives project identification information from the TV broadcast. The project identification information is usually transmitted to the television receiver as an event message of data broadcast, for example, data in a module, and is given to the television receiver. The acquisition of project identification information is not limited to broadcasting. For example, a television receiver that transmits a trigger for acquiring project identification information used in a program as an event message of data broadcasting and data in a module and receives it. May access a predetermined server and acquire the project identification information itself. Further, the project identification information may be sent in accordance with the broadcast program, or may be sent in advance.

  The transmission unit 23 transmits the received project identification information and device identification information to the server 40.

  The storage device 30 is a storage unit such as a hard disk, and includes a storage area in which user project-related information of user identification information is stored. This storage area is associated with each user identification information. The project related information is, for example, information on a project when the user participates in a certain project, benefits (for example, points) obtained by participating in the project, user viewing history, and the like.

  The server 40 includes a receiving unit 41 and a permission unit 42.

  The receiving unit 41 receives project identification information and device identification information from the television receiver 20 via a communication network.

  The permission unit 42 includes a search function that searches the identification information database 10 for device identification information, user identification information, project identification information, and the like, and a permission function that permits access to the user storage area of the storage device 30. The search function is a function that searches the identification information database 10 for user identification information associated with the device identification information received from the television receiver 20. The permission function checks whether the retrieved user identification information and the project identification information received from the television receiver 20 are associated with each other, and if associated (authentication is possible), the storage associated with the user identification information. This is a function that permits access to the user storage area of the device 30.

  Here, permitting access to the user storage area refers to permitting writing of project-related information to the user storage area and reading of project-related information in the user storage area. The project-related information is written to the user storage area by writing the project-related information from the television receiver 20 to the user storage area, and writing the project-related information from the server provided for the predetermined project to the user storage area. Including both. The project related information stored in the user storage area is read from the television receiver 20 by reading the project related information stored in the user storage area, and from the server provided for the predetermined project. This includes both reading of project related information stored in. In addition, the reading and writing may be performed not only from the television receiver and the server but also from a device connected to another network (such as the Internet).

  Moreover, although it is time when the permission part 42 permits access, it is while the receiving part 22 of the television receiver 20 is in the state which can receive project identification information. In this state, for example, the receiving unit 22 is receiving a program of a project that broadcasts project identification information. If the program of the project broadcasting the project identification information becomes unreceivable due to channel change or turning off the power of the television receiver, the permission to access the user storage area is cancelled.

  In the second embodiment, the server has one configuration, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the search function and the permission function of the server 40 may be separate servers. Further, the server 40 may include the identification information database 10, the storage device 30, and the like.

  Next, the operation of the viewing service system configured as described above will be described.

  In the following description, it is assumed that a single project having a plurality of broadcasting stations is jointly performed, and each broadcasting station broadcasts a program related to the project (project related information is broadcast within the program). Then, the user makes an intention to participate in the project, or automatically participates in the project by watching a program without performing a special intention, and the identification information database 10 stores the device identification. It is assumed that information, user identification information, and project identification information are stored in association with each other in advance. Further, it is assumed that device identification information is stored in the memory 21 of the television receiver 20.

  First, when the user views a program related to a project, the television receiver 20 receives project identification information broadcast in the program (Step 200). Then, the television receiver 20 transmits the received project identification information together with the device identification information stored in the memory 21 to the server 40 (Step 201).

  In the server 40, the reception unit 41 receives the project identification information and the device identification information from the television receiver 20 via the communication network, and the permission unit 42 is associated with the device identification information received from the television receiver 20. The current user identification information is searched from the identification information database 10 (Step 202). And it is collated using the identification information database 10 whether the searched user identification information and the project identification information received from the television receiver 20 are linked | related (Step203). When it is associated (authentication is possible), access to the user storage area of the storage device 30 associated with the user identification information is permitted (Step 204). While the receiving unit 22 of the television receiver 20 can receive the project identification information by permitting access to the user storage area, the user storage area for project-related information from the television receiver 20 or another server or the like. It is possible to write to or read project related information. For example, it is possible to write point information and the like by project participation to the user storage area from the TV receiver 20 or another server, etc., and to read the already stored project related information and provide the viewing service of the project. .

  According to the second embodiment configured as described above, the information written in the NVRAM of the television receiver managed by each station can be used across a plurality of television stations, and the plurality of television stations can share the information. It is possible to improve the convenience of projects that are implemented in Furthermore, since a plurality of pieces of user identification information can be associated with one device identification information, management for each user can be performed instead of management for each television receiver.

  In the above-described embodiment, the device identification information and the project identification information are transmitted and the user identification information is searched. However, the device identification information, the user identification information, and the project identification information are all included. The sending and permission unit 42 may perform only the collation without searching for the user identification information.

  If there is no corresponding user identification information as a result of the search by the permission unit 42, new user identification information and a user storage area are created as a new application, and access to the user storage area is permitted. May be.

  Also, for example, when a family member watches a program related to the same project at the same time, it is assumed that a plurality of user identification information is associated with one device identification information. All the user storage areas to be accessed may be made accessible.

<Third Embodiment>
A third embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram of the third embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention.

  The third embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention includes an attribute information database 50 in addition to the second embodiment. The attribute information database 50 is a database in which user identification information and user attribute information of a user identified by the user identification information are stored in association with each other. The user attribute information is not particularly limited as long as it is information related to the user, and includes, for example, basic preference information such as name, sex, age, date of birth, address, and hobbies.

  Further, the server 40 includes a service providing unit 44. The service providing unit 44 acquires user attribute information associated with the user identification information searched by the permission unit 42 from the attribute information database 50. Then, the acquired user attribute information is transmitted to the television receiver 20.

  In addition, the television receiver 20 includes a service execution unit 24. The service execution unit 24 executes the viewing service based on the user attribute information provided from the server 40. As an example of the viewing service, there is an advertisement display corresponding to age.

  Next, the operation of the viewing service system configured as described above will be described.

  In the following description, it is assumed that authentication of access permission in the first embodiment is obtained unless otherwise specified.

  First, after authentication, the service providing unit 44 acquires user attribute information associated with the user identification information (Step 300). Then, the acquired user attribute information is transmitted to the television receiver 20 (Step 301).

  The service execution unit 24 of the television receiver 20 executes the viewing service based on the received user attribute information provided from the server 40 (Step 302).

  According to the third embodiment, in addition to the effects of the second embodiment, a viewing service based on user attribute information can be provided.

<Fourth embodiment>
A fourth embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention will be described. FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram of the fourth embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention.

  In the fourth embodiment of the viewing service system of the present invention, in addition to the second and third embodiments, the service providing unit 44 of the server 40 stores the project related information stored in the user storage area of the storage device 30. And a function for outputting the user attribute information in association with each other.

  In the present embodiment, access authentication is not essential, and is used for data analysis of accumulated project-related information and user attribute information. For example, among the users who participated in the project, information such as which age was the most actively participating in the project is analyzed based on the information output by associating the accumulated project related information with the user attribute information Can do.

  Next, the operation of the viewing service system configured as described above will be described.

  In the following description, it is assumed that the project related information is stored in the user area of the storage device 30 according to the second or third embodiment described above.

  First, the service providing unit 44 acquires project related information stored in the user storage area associated with the user identification information (Step 400). Further, the service providing unit 44 acquires user attribute information associated with the user identification information (Step 401). Then, the project related information stored in the user storage area of the storage device 30 and the user attribute information are output in association with each other (Step 402).

  According to the fourth embodiment, based on the accumulated project related information and user attribute information, it is possible to analyze a user's viewing tendency and performance, and to provide effective information. .

<Specific First Embodiment of the Present Invention>
A specific embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a specific embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention.

  In FIG. 5, 100A and 100B are broadcasting stations, 200 is a television receiver, 300 is a gateway server, 400 is an identification information database, 500 is a user management server, 600 is a user information database, 700 is a storage area management server, and 800 is a user. The storage devices 900X and 900Y are project servers.

  Broadcast stations 100A and 100B are broadcast stations of broadcasters. Each broadcasting station 100A, 100B broadcasts one project identification information (project ID) common to a certain project. The project ID is broadcast as, for example, a data broadcast event message or data in a module.

  The television receiver 200 is a digital broadcast receiver that includes NVRAM and has functions such as a television tuner and a data broadcast browser. It has a function of receiving project identification information (project ID) and a function of writing information to the user storage area when access to the user storage area is permitted. An example of BML by data broadcasting that realizes these functions is shown in FIG. Note that device identification information (device ID) is stored in the NVRAM of the television receiver 200.

  Also, the television receiver 200 broadcasts the project identification information, for example, by changing the channel or turning off the power of the television receiver while receiving the program of the project broadcasting the project identification information. A signal (hereinafter referred to as a project identification information reception continuation signal) indicating that the program of the project broadcasting the project identification information is being received until the program of the project cannot be received is referred to as the gateway server 300. Has a function to transmit periodically. In addition, a project identification information reception continuation signal receiving server for receiving the project identification information reception continuation signal is separately provided, and information indicating that the reception of the project identification information is continued through the project identification information reception continuation signal reception server The server 300 may be configured to receive.

  The gateway server 300 is a server that is connected to the identification information database 400 and has the above-described search function and permission function.

  In the identification information database 400, device identification information (device ID) for identifying the television receiver 200, user identification information (user ID) for identifying a user, and project identification information (project ID) for identifying a project are associated with each other. Is remembered. An example of the contents of the identification information database 400 is shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 7, the device ID 1 is associated with the user ID 100 and the user ID 101, the device ID 2 is associated with the user ID 103, the device ID 3 is associated with the user ID 104, and the device ID XX is associated with the user ID YY. ing. Also, the user ID 100 is associated with the project ID 1 and the project ID 2, the user ID 101 is associated with the project ID 1, the user ID 102 is associated with the project ID 3, and the user ID YY and the project ID XX are associated with each other. As described above, a plurality of user IDs may be associated with one device ID, and a plurality of project IDs may be associated with one user ID. This is a case where a plurality of users use one television receiver 200, and a case where one user participates in a plurality of projects.

  The user management server 500 is a server that is connected to the user information database 600 and manages user attribute information of users.

  The user information database 600 stores a user ID and user attribute information in association with each other. The user attribute information is not particularly limited as long as it is information related to the user, and includes, for example, basic preference information such as name, sex, age, date of birth, address, and hobbies. FIG. 8 shows an example of the contents of the user information database 600. In the example of FIG. 8, the user ID 100 and the user attribute information 1 are associated, the user ID 101 and the user attribute information 2 are associated, the user ID 102 and the user attribute information 3 are associated, and the user ID 103 and the user attribute information 4 Are associated, and the user IDYY and the user attribute information XX are associated with each other. Each user ID and user attribute information in the user information database 600 is created when the user applies for the first use to the viewing system.

  The storage area management server 700 is connected to the user storage device 800 and manages the user storage area of each user.

  The user storage device 800 is a storage device in which each user ID is associated with a user storage area in which the user's project related information is stored.

  The project servers 900X and 900Y are servers provided for each project, and the project servers 900X and 900Y are associated with each project ID. The project servers 900X and 900Y write necessary information in each user storage area of the user storage device 800 when access is permitted to each user storage area of the user storage device 800 according to the purpose of the project, or And a function for reading project related information.

  Next, the operation of the viewing service system configured as described above will be described.

  In the following explanation, assuming that the Tokyo Olympic support project is jointly performed by a plurality of broadcasting stations 100A and 100B, points are obtained by viewing the content related to the Tokyo Olympic support project broadcast by each broadcast station. An example of a possible viewing service system will be described. The project server 900X manages the Tokyo Olympic support project.

  First, in order for a user (viewer) to participate in this project, it is necessary to acquire a device ID and a user ID. Since these acquisition methods are conventional techniques, details thereof are omitted. For example, by viewing content related to a project for the first time on the television receiver 200, user data and user attribute information are transmitted by data broadcasting of the content. Can be registered. The device ID may also be generated based on, for example, identification information (for example, B-CAS identification number) uniquely assigned to each television receiver. These device ID and user ID are registered in the identification information database 400, and the user ID and user attribute information are registered in the user information database 600. The device ID is stored in NVRAM in the television receiver 200. In the user storage device 800, a user storage area is also created in association with the user ID.

  Here, it is assumed that the user A participates in the support project for the Tokyo Olympics, the user ID of the user A is “user ID 100” with reference to the examples of FIGS. 7 and 8, and the TV receiver used by the user A The device ID “device ID 1” is 200, and the project ID of the Tokyo Olympic support project is “project ID 1”.

  The broadcasting station 100A and the broadcasting station 100B that plan and operate a support project for the Tokyo Olympics broadcast content related to the support project for the Tokyo Olympics. When broadcasting content, the content including project ID 1 is broadcast.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 9, when the user A views a Tokyo Olympic support project broadcasted by the broadcasting station 100 </ b> A with the television receiver 200, the user A receives “project ID1” broadcast from the broadcasting station 100 </ b> A. Then, the television receiver 200 transmits the received “project ID 1” and “device ID 1” stored in the NVRAM to the gateway server 300.

  The gateway server 300 searches the identification information database 400 for the user ID associated with the “device ID 1” received from the television receiver 200. As a result of the search, the user IDs associated with “device ID 1” are “user ID 100” and “user ID 101”. Then, it is checked whether “user ID 100” and “user ID 101” are associated with “project ID 1”. Here, “user ID 100” is associated with “project ID 1”, but “user ID 101” is not associated with “project ID 1”. Accordingly, the user ID is “user ID 100” that can be authenticated, and the access permission for the authenticated “user ID 100” is transmitted to the storage area management server 700.

  The storage area management server 700 permits the user storage area of the user A associated with the “user ID 101” to be accessed from the television receiver 200 or (and) the project server 900X.

  When access to the user storage area becomes possible, viewing history and viewing points are transmitted from the television receiver 200, and related information related to the project is transmitted from the project server 900X to the storage area management server 700. Then, the storage area management server 700 writes the viewing history and viewing points from the television receiver 200 and related information from the project server 900X in the user storage area of the user A.

  Further, when the gateway server 300 obtains access permission, the gateway server 300 transmits the user ID, in this example, “user ID 100” to the user management server 500.

  The user management server 500 reads the necessary user A attribute information from the “user attribute information” associated with the “user ID 100”, and transmits it to the television receiver 200 via the gateway server 300. For example, when the user A is male from the attribute information, the fact that the user A is male is transmitted to the television receiver 200 via the gateway server 300.

  The television receiver 200 receives attribute information indicating that the user A is male, and displays male content from the broadcast content.

  Subsequently, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 10, when the user A views a support project for the Tokyo Olympics broadcasted by the broadcast station 100B using the television receiver 200, the viewing of the broadcast station 100A by the television receiver 200 is stopped. Therefore, the project identification information reception continuation signal from the television receiver 200 is interrupted, and the user storage area relating to the “user ID 100” of the user A and the access permission of the user management server 500 are released.

  On the other hand, the television receiver 200 receives “project ID1” broadcast from the broadcast station 100B by viewing the Tokyo Olympic support project broadcast by the broadcast station 100B. Then, the television receiver 200 transmits the received “project ID 1” and “device ID 1” stored in the NVRAM to the gateway server 300.

  The gateway server 300 searches the identification information database 400 for the user ID associated with the “device ID 1” received from the television receiver 200. As a result of the search, the user IDs associated with “device ID 1” are “user ID 100” and “user ID 101”. Then, it is checked whether “user ID 100” and “user ID 101” are associated with “project ID 1”. Here, “user ID 100” is associated with “project ID 1”, but “user ID 101” is not associated with “project ID 1”. Therefore, the user ID is “user ID 100” that can be authenticated, and the authenticated “user ID 100” is transmitted to the storage area management server 700.

  The storage area management server 700 permits the user storage area of the user A associated with the “user ID 100” to be accessed from the television receiver 200 or the project server 900X.

  When access to the user storage area becomes possible, viewing history and viewing points are transmitted from the television receiver 200, and related information related to the project is transmitted from the project server 900X to the storage area management server 700. Then, the storage area management server 700 writes the viewing history and viewing points from the television receiver 200 and related information from the project server 900X in the user storage area of the user A.

  Further, when the gateway server 300 obtains access permission, the gateway server 300 transmits the user ID, in this example, “user ID 100” to the user management server 500.

  The user management server 500 reads the necessary user A attribute information from the “user attribute information” associated with the “user ID 100”, and transmits it to the television receiver 200 via the gateway server 300. For example, when the user A is male from the attribute information, the fact that the user A is male is transmitted to the television receiver 200 via the gateway server 300.

  The television receiver 200 receives attribute information indicating that the user A is male, and displays male content from the broadcast content.

  As a result, the viewing history, viewing point information of the broadcasting station 100A and the broadcasting station 100B, and project related information are stored in the user A user storage area. Therefore, it is possible to manage project-related information such as viewing history and point benefits by a project across a plurality of broadcasting stations, which has been impossible in the past.

  Furthermore, if the content corresponding to the user attribute information is broadcast from the broadcast station 100A and the broadcast station 100B, the content based on the user attribute information can be displayed.

  In addition, the project server 900X can output the project related information and user attribute information of the user ID associated with the project ID for viewing analysis of the Tokyo Olympic support project.

  Moreover, you may comprise so that access to a user storage area can be performed based on a user ID from an external terminal, for example, a smart phone etc., while permitting access to a user storage area.

  Further, the storage area management server 700 and the user storage device 800 may be included in the project servers 900X and 900Y to manage project related information for each project.

<Specific Second Embodiment of the Present Invention>
A specific second embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention will be described. FIG. 11 is a block diagram of a specific embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention.

  The specific second embodiment relating to the viewing service system differs from the first embodiment in that the user identification information is divided into basic user identification information and project user identification information.

  The basic user identification information is identification information for identifying a user, and is associated with device identification information and user attribute information. The project user identification information is identification information for identifying a user provided for each project identification information, and is associated with basic user identification information and project identification information. That is, device identification information, basic user identification information, project user identification information, and project identification information are associated with each other.

  Therefore, the specific second embodiment related to the viewing service system differs from the specific first embodiment related to the viewing service system in that the identification information database 400, the user information database 600, and the user storage The contents are the same as those of the device 800.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing specific contents of the identification information database 400.

  The identification information database 400 includes device identification information (device ID) for identifying the television receiver 200, basic user identification information (basic user ID) for identifying a user, project user identification information provided for each project, and projects. Project identification information (project ID) to be identified is associated and stored. In the example of FIG. 12, device ID 1 is associated with basic user ID 100 and basic user ID 101, device ID 2 is associated with basic user ID 103, device ID 3 is associated with basic user ID 104, and device IDXX is associated with basic user. IDYY is associated. Also, the basic user ID 100, the project user ID 1 and the project user ID 2 are associated, the basic user ID 101 and the project user ID 3 are associated, the basic user ID 102 and the project user ID 4 are associated, and the basic user ID YY and the project user. IDXX is associated. Also, project user ID1 and project ID1 are associated, project user ID2 and project ID2 are associated, project user ID3 and project ID1 are associated, project user ID4 and project ID3 are associated, and project user IDXX and project IDXX are associated with each other.

  Thus, a plurality of basic user IDs may be associated with one device ID, and a plurality of project user IDs may be associated with one basic user ID. This is a case where a plurality of users use one television receiver 200, and a case where one user participates in a plurality of projects. Furthermore, in order to manage the attribute information of the user based on one basic user ID, for example, from a terminal such as a smartphone, the user storage area associated with the project user ID associated with the basic user ID is accessed. This is to make it possible.

  The user information database 600 stores a basic user ID and user attribute information in association with each other. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the contents of the user information database 600. In the example of FIG. 13, the basic user ID 100 and the user attribute information 1 are associated, the basic user ID 101 and the user attribute information 2 are associated, the basic user ID 102 and the user attribute information 3 are associated, and the basic user ID 103 and the user The attribute information 4 is associated, and the basic user IDYY and the user attribute information XX are associated. Note that the user attribute information is the same as that in the specific first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  In the user storage device 800, each project user ID is associated with a user storage area in which the project related information of the user is stored.

  Furthermore, when access to the user storage area is permitted as a result of authentication based on the device ID and project ID, the gateway server 300 moves to the user storage area of the terminals 1000A and 1000B based on the basic user ID during the access permission. Has the function of permitting access.

  Next, the operation of the viewing service system configured as described above will be described.

  In the following explanation, assuming that the Tokyo Olympic support project is jointly performed by a plurality of broadcasting stations 100A and 100B, points are obtained by viewing the content related to the Tokyo Olympic support project broadcast by each broadcast station. An example of a possible viewing service system will be described. The project server 900X manages the Tokyo Olympic support project.

  First, in order for a user (viewer) to participate in this project, it is necessary to acquire a device ID, a basic user, and a project user ID. Since these acquisition methods are conventional techniques, the details are omitted. For example, by viewing content related to the project for the first time on the television receiver 200, the basic user ID and the project are broadcast by data broadcasting of the content. A user ID and user attribute information may be registered. The device ID may also be generated based on, for example, identification information (for example, B-CAS identification number) uniquely assigned to each television receiver. These device ID, basic user ID, and project user ID are registered in the identification information database 400, and the basic user ID and user attribute information are registered in the user information database 600. The device ID is stored in NVRAM in the television receiver 200. In the user storage device 800, a user storage area is also created in association with the project user ID. Note that once the device ID and basic user ID are acquired, subsequent acquisition is not necessary, and the project user ID is acquired every time the user participates in the project, and the acquired project user ID becomes the basic user ID. Registered in association.

  Then, it is assumed that user A and user B, who are family members, participate in the support project for the Tokyo Olympics, and refer to the examples of FIGS. 12 and 13 and the television receiver 200 used by user A and user B. The device ID is “device ID 1”, the basic user ID of user A is “user ID 100”, the basic user ID of user B is “user ID 101”, and the project ID of the Tokyo Olympic support project is “project ID 1”. Further, the project user ID of user A associated with the project ID “project ID 1” is “project user ID 1”, and the project user ID of user B associated with the project ID “project ID 1” is “project user ID 3”. "

  The broadcasting station 100A and the broadcasting station 100B that plan and operate a support project for the Tokyo Olympics broadcast content related to the support project for the Tokyo Olympics. When broadcasting content, the content including project ID 1 is broadcast.

  First, when the user A views a Tokyo Olympic support project broadcasted by the broadcasting station 100 </ b> A by the television receiver 200, the user A receives “project ID1” broadcast from the broadcasting station 100 </ b> A. Then, the television receiver 200 transmits the received “project ID 1” and “device ID 1” stored in the NVRAM to the gateway server 300.

  The gateway server 300 searches the identification information database 400 for the basic user ID associated with the “device ID 1” received from the television receiver 200. As a result of the search, the basic user IDs associated with “device ID 1” are “basic user ID 100” and “basic user ID 101”.

  Next, the gateway server 300 searches for the project user ID associated with the basic user ID. In this search result, “basic user ID 100” is associated with “project user ID 1” and “project user ID 2”. Further, “basic user ID 101” is associated with “project user ID 3”.

  Next, the gateway server 300 searches for a project ID associated with the project user ID. In this search result, “project user ID 1” and “project user ID 3” are associated with “project ID 1”, and “project user ID 2” is not associated with “project ID 1”.

  Therefore, it is possible to authenticate “project user ID 1” associated with “basic user ID 100” and “project user ID 3” associated with “basic user ID 101”, “project user ID 1” and “project user ID 100”. The access permission for “user ID 3” is transmitted to the storage area management server 700.

  The storage area management server 700 permits the user storage area associated with “project user ID1” to be accessed from the television receiver 200 or (and) the project server 900X. In addition, the storage area management server 700 permits the user storage area associated with “project user ID 3” to be accessed from the television receiver 200 or (and) the project server 900X. The access permission is a period during which the television receiver 200 is viewing the broadcasting station 100A, that is, a period during which the television receiver 200 can receive “project ID1” broadcast from the broadcasting station 100A.

  When access to the user storage area becomes possible, viewing history and viewing points are transmitted from the television receiver 200, and related information related to the project is transmitted from the project server 900X to the storage area management server 700. Then, the storage area management server 700 stores the viewing history and viewing points from the television receiver 200 and related information from the project server 900X in the user storage area of “project user ID1” and the user storage area of “project user ID3”. Write.

  On the other hand, while access to the user storage areas of “project user ID 1” and “project user ID 3” is permitted, user B transmits “basic user ID 101” using terminal 1000B and authenticates to gateway server 300. If so, the gateway server 300 determines whether the user storage area associated with the “basic user ID 101” is permitted to access. In this example, access to the user storage area of “project user ID 3” is permitted, and “project user ID 3” is associated with “basic user ID 101”. Therefore, access to the user storage area of “project user ID 3” is also permitted for the terminal 1000B.

  With such a configuration, the television receiver 200 and the terminal 1000B can simultaneously enjoy one project (in this example, a support project for the Tokyo Olympics), and the television receiver 200 and the terminal 1000B are linked. Viewing services can be provided.

  When the user A views the Tokyo Olympic support project broadcasted by the broadcasting station 100B by the television receiver 200, the viewing of the broadcasting station 100A by the television receiver 200 is stopped. The project identification information reception continuation signal is interrupted, and the access permission is released. The television receiver 200 receives “project ID1” broadcast from the broadcast station 100B by viewing the Tokyo Olympics support project broadcast by the broadcast station 100B. Then, the television receiver 200 transmits the received “project ID 1” and “device ID 1” stored in the NVRAM to the gateway server 300.

  Thereby, by performing an operation similar to the above-described operation, it is possible to manage project-related information such as viewing history and point benefits by a project across a plurality of broadcasting stations, which has been impossible in the past.

<Specific Third Embodiment of the Present Invention>
A specific third embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention will be described. FIG. 14 is a block diagram of a specific embodiment according to the viewing service system of the present invention.

  The specific third embodiment of the viewing service system differs from the second embodiment in that device identification information is given not only to the television receiver but also to the terminal. For this reason, the contents of the identification information database 400 are different.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing specific contents of the identification information database 400.

  The identification information database 400 includes basic user identification information (basic user ID) for identifying a user, device identification information (device ID) for identifying the television receiver 200 and the terminals 1000A and 1000B, and project user identification provided for each project. Information and project identification information (project ID) for identifying the project are stored in association with each other.

  In the example of FIG. 15, the basic user ID 100 is associated with a device ID TV1 (television receiver) and a device IDS1 (terminal), and the basic user ID 101 is associated with a device ID TV1 (television receiver) and a device IDS2 (terminal). Yes. Further, the basic user ID 100 is associated with the project user ID 1 and the project user ID 2, and the basic user ID 101 is associated with the project user ID 3 and the project user ID 4. Further, project user ID1 and project ID1 are associated, project user ID2 and project ID2 are associated, project user ID3 and project ID1 are associated, and project user ID4 and project ID2 are associated.

  Thus, a plurality of device IDs are associated with one basic user ID. In this case, for example, the user with the basic user ID uses both the television receiver and the terminal. In addition, when a plurality of users use one television (use at home), the device ID of the television receiver is associated with a plurality of basic user IDs.

  Note that the user information database 600 associates basic user IDs with user attribute information, and the user storage device 800 associates each project user ID with a user storage area in which the user's project related information is stored. The same is true.

  Next, the operation of the viewing service system configured as described above will be described.

  In the following explanation, assuming that the Tokyo Olympic support project is jointly performed by a plurality of broadcasting stations 100A and 100B, points are obtained by viewing the content related to the Tokyo Olympic support project broadcast by each broadcast station. An example of a possible viewing service system will be described. The project server 900X manages the Tokyo Olympic support project.

  In addition, the project ID of the Tokyo Olympic support project is “project ID 1”.

  In order for a user (viewer) to participate in this project, it is necessary to acquire a device ID, a basic user, and a project user ID. Here, the user A has acquired the basic user ID 100, the device ID TV1 and the device IDS1, which are the device IDs of the television receiver 200 and the terminal 1000A used by the user A, and the user A supports the Tokyo Olympics. It is assumed that the project user ID1 is acquired by participating in the project, and the device ID, basic user, and project user ID are registered in association with the identification information database 400 together with the project ID.

  Similarly, the user B has acquired the basic user ID 101, has acquired the device ID TV1 and the device IDS2 that are the device IDs of the television receiver 200 and the terminal 1000B used by the user B, and the user B supports the Tokyo Olympics. It is assumed that the project user ID 3 is acquired by participating in the project, and the device ID, basic user, and project user ID are registered in association with the identification information database 400 together with the project ID.

  Since these acquisition and registration methods are conventional techniques, details are omitted.

  First, the broadcasting station 100A and the broadcasting station 100B that plan and operate a support project for the Tokyo Olympics broadcast content related to the support project for the Tokyo Olympics. When broadcasting content, the content including project ID 1 is broadcast.

  When the user A views the Tokyo Olympic support project broadcasted by the broadcasting station 100A using the television receiver 200, the user A receives “project ID1” broadcast from the broadcasting station 100A. Then, the television receiver 200 transmits the received “project ID1” and “device IDTV1” stored in the NVRAM to the gateway server 300.

  The gateway server 300 searches the identification information database 400 for the basic user ID associated with the “device ID TV1” received from the television receiver 200. As a result of the search, the basic user IDs associated with “device ID TV1” are “basic user ID 100” and “basic user ID 101”.

  Next, the gateway server 300 searches for the project user ID associated with the basic user ID. In this search result, “basic user ID 100” is associated with “project user ID 1” and “project user ID 2”. The “basic user ID 101” is associated with “project user ID 3” and “project user ID 4”.

  Subsequently, the gateway server 300 searches for a project ID associated with the project user ID. As a result of the search, “project user ID 1” and “project user ID 3” are associated with “project ID 1”, and “project user ID 2” and “project user ID 4” are not associated with “project ID 1”.

  Therefore, what can be authenticated is “project user ID 1” associated with “basic user ID 100” and “project user ID 3” associated with “basic user ID 101”. Then, the access permission for “project user ID 1” and “project user ID 3” is transmitted to the storage area management server 700.

  The storage area management server 700 permits the user storage area associated with “project user ID1” to be accessed from the television receiver 200 or (and) the project server 900X. In addition, the storage area management server 700 permits the user storage area associated with “project user ID 3” to be accessed from the television receiver 200 or (and) the project server 900X. The access permission is a period during which the television receiver 200 is viewing the broadcasting station 100A, that is, a period during which the television receiver 200 can receive “project ID1” broadcast from the broadcasting station 100A.

  When access to the user storage area becomes possible, viewing history and viewing points are transmitted from the television receiver 200, and related information related to the project is transmitted from the project server 900X to the storage area management server 700. Then, the storage area management server 700 stores the viewing history and viewing points from the television receiver 200 and related information from the project server 900X in the user storage area of “project user ID1” and the user storage area of “project user ID3”. Write.

  Here, while access to the user storage areas of “project user ID 1” and “project user ID 3” is permitted, user B uses “terminal user ID 101” and the device ID of terminal 1000B using terminal 1000B. A case where “device IDS2” is transmitted and authentication is requested from the gateway server 300 will be described.

  Gateway server 300 receives “basic user ID 101” and “device IDS2” from terminal 1000B. Then, the gateway server 300 uses the identification information database 400 to confirm that “basic user ID 101” and “device IDS2” are associated with each other. Further, it is determined whether the user storage area associated with the “basic user ID 101” is permitted to access. In this example, access to the user storage area of “project user ID 3” associated with “basic user ID 101” is permitted. Therefore, access to the user storage area of “project user ID 3” is also permitted for the terminal 1000B.

  With such a configuration, the television receiver 200 and the terminal 1000B can simultaneously enjoy one project (in this example, a support project for the Tokyo Olympics), and the television receiver 200 and the terminal 1000B are linked. Viewing services can be provided.

  When the user A views the Tokyo Olympic support project broadcasted by the broadcasting station 100B by the television receiver 200, the viewing of the broadcasting station 100A by the television receiver 200 is stopped. The project identification information reception continuation signal is interrupted, and the access permission is released. The television receiver 200 receives “project ID1” broadcast from the broadcast station 100B by viewing the Tokyo Olympics support project broadcast by the broadcast station 100B. Then, the television receiver 200 transmits the received “project ID1” and “device IDTV1” stored in the NVRAM to the gateway server 300.

  Thereby, by performing an operation similar to the above-described operation, it is possible to manage project-related information such as viewing history and point benefits by a project across a plurality of broadcasting stations, which has been impossible in the past.

  Although the present invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiments, the present invention is not necessarily limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the technical idea.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Identification information database 2 Project identification information receiving part 3 Storage device 4 Permit part 10 Identification information database 20 Television receiver 21 Memory 22 Receiving part 23 Transmission part 24 Service execution part 30 Storage apparatus 40 Server 41 Receiving part 42 Permit part 44 Service provision Unit 50 Attribute information database 100A, B Broadcast station 200 Television receiver 300 Gateway server 400 Identification information database 500 User management server 600 User information database 700 Storage area management server 800 User storage device 900X, Y Project server 1000A, B terminal

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An identification information database associated with a television receiver and stored in association with user identification information for identifying a user and project identification information for identifying a project;
Project identification information receiving means for receiving the project identification information from a broadcast;
A storage device that includes a user storage area that is associated with the user identification information and stores user project related information of the user identification information;
The identification information database is used to check whether the received project identification information and the user identification information are associated with each other, and if associated, access to the user storage area associated with the user identification information And a viewing service system having permission means for authorizing. In the identification information database, device identification information for identifying the television receiver, user identification information for identifying a user, and project identification information for identifying a project are stored in association with each other.
The permission means retrieves user identification information associated with the device identification information from the identification information database, collates whether the retrieved user identification information and the project identification information are associated, and associates them. 2. The viewing service system according to claim 1, wherein access to the user storage area associated with the user identification information is permitted. The viewing service system according to claim 1, wherein the permission unit permits access to the user storage area while the project identification information receiving unit can receive the project identification information.   The viewing service system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a television receiver includes the project identification information receiving unit. The viewing service system according to claim 1, wherein a television receiver includes the permission unit. The said permission means permits the access to the said user storage area linked | related with the said user identification information with respect to either the television receiver, the portable terminal, or the server linked | related with the said user identification information. 6. The viewing service system according to any one of items 5. A television receiver and a server;
The television receiver
A memory for storing the device identification information;
The project identification information receiving means;
A transmission means for transmitting the received project identification information and the device identification information to the server;
The server
Means for receiving the project identification information and the device identification information of the television receiver;
The viewing service system according to claim 2, further comprising the permission unit. The viewing service according to claim 7, wherein the television receiver includes a project related information read / write unit that reads or writes the project related information to the user storage area when access to the user storage area is permitted. system. The server includes a project-related information read / write unit that reads or writes the project-related information to or from the user storage area when access to the user storage area is permitted. The viewing service system according to claim 8. A user attribute information database in which the user identification information and user attribute information of the user identification information are stored in association with each other;
The viewing service system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, further comprising service providing means for providing a predetermined service using the user attribute information. The service providing means searches for user attribute information associated with user identification information associated with the television receiver, and sends the retrieved user attribute information to the television receiver associated with the user identification information. Send
The viewing service system according to claim 10, wherein the television receiver includes a viewing service execution unit that executes a predetermined viewing service based on the user attribute information. The viewing according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the service providing means outputs the project related information stored in the storage area of the storage device and the user attribute information in association with each other based on the user identification information. Service system. The user identification information of the identification information database includes basic user identification information for identifying a user, and project user identification information associated with the basic user identification information and provided for each project identification information,
The storage device comprises a user storage area associated with the project user identification information,
When the permitting unit uses the identification information database to check whether the project user identification information associated with the basic user identification information and the received project identification information are associated with each other. The viewing service system according to claim 1, wherein access to the user storage area associated with the project user identification information is permitted. An identification information database associated with a television receiver and stored in association with user identification information for identifying a user and project identification information for identifying a project;
Using the identification information database, collates whether the project identification information received from the broadcast is associated with the user identification information, and if associated, access to the user storage area associated with the user identification information And a viewing service system having permission means for authorizing. In the identification information database, device identification information for identifying the television receiver, user identification information for identifying a user, and project identification information for identifying a project are stored in association with each other.
The permission means retrieves user identification information associated with the device identification information from the identification information database, collates whether the retrieved user identification information and the project identification information are associated, and associates them. The viewing service system according to claim 14, wherein access to the user storage area associated with the user identification information is permitted. 16. The viewing service system according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the permission unit permits access to the user storage area while the project identification information receiving unit can receive the project identification information. The said permission part permits access to the said user storage area linked | related with the said user identification information with respect to either the television receiver linked | related with the said user identification information, a portable terminal, or a server. Item 18. The viewing service system according to any one of Items 16. The user identification information of the identification information database includes basic user identification information for identifying a user, and project user identification information associated with the basic user identification information and provided for each project identification information,
The storage device comprises a user storage area associated with the project user identification information,
When the permitting unit uses the identification information database to check whether the project user identification information associated with the basic user identification information and the received project identification information are associated with each other. 18. The viewing service system according to claim 14, wherein access to the user storage area associated with the project user identification information is permitted from a device authenticated by the basic user identification information. A database, a storage device, and a server;
The database is
Device identification information for identifying a television receiver, basic user identification information for identifying a user, project user identification information for each project, and project identification information for identifying a project are stored in association with each other.
The storage device has a user storage area that is associated with the project user identification information and stores project related information of the user of the project user identification information.
The server
Means for receiving the project identification information and the device identification information transmitted from the television receiver;
When project user identification information associated with the received device identification information is retrieved from the database, and whether the retrieved project user identification information and the project identification information are associated with each other is verified A viewing service system comprising: permission means for permitting access to the user storage area associated with the project user identification information from a device authenticated by the basic user identification information. A viewing service method for a predetermined project,
Receives project identification information from the broadcast that identifies the project,
The received project identification information and user identification information associated with a television receiver and identifying a user are collated using an identification information database stored in association with the user identification information and the project identification information,
A viewing service method for permitting access to the user storage area associated with the user identification information when the user identification information is associated as a result of the collation. In the identification information database, device identification information for identifying the television receiver, user identification information for identifying a user, and project identification information for identifying a project are stored in association with each other.
The user identification information associated with the device identification information is searched from the identification information database, and whether the searched user identification information and the project identification information are associated,
21. The viewing service method according to claim 20, wherein, when associated, access to the user storage area associated with the user identification information is permitted. The viewing service method according to claim 20 or 21, wherein access to the user storage area is permitted while the project identification information can be received. The access to the user storage area associated with the user identification information is permitted to at least one of a television receiver, a portable terminal, or a server associated with the user identification information. The viewing service method according to the above. A user attribute information database in which the user identification information and user attribute information of the user identification information are stored in association with each other;
The viewing service method according to any one of claims 20 to 23, further comprising providing a predetermined service using the user attribute information. The viewing service method according to claim 24, wherein the television receiver executes a predetermined viewing service based on the provided user attribute information. 26. The viewing service method according to claim 24 or 25, wherein project-related information stored in a storage area of the storage device and the user attribute information are output in association with each other based on the user identification information. The user identification information of the identification information database includes basic user identification information for identifying a user, and project user identification information associated with the basic user identification information and provided for each project identification information,
A user storage area of the storage device is associated with the project user identification information;
The identification information database is used to check whether the project user identification information associated with the basic user identification information is associated with the received project identification information. 27. The viewing service system according to any one of claims 20 to 26, wherein access to the user storage area associated with the project user identification information is permitted from a device authenticated by information.

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