JP2018113625A - Content output device, content output method, and control program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a content output device for reducing the possibility of a user missing a highlight scene in a video audio content in a television broadcast program or the like.SOLUTION: A content output device 100 comprises: an acquisition unit 110 for sequentially acquiring a video audio signal showing a video audio content; a recording unit 140 that when a video audio signal of a highlight scene is acquired by the acquisition unit 110, records the video audio signal of the highlight scene in a recording medium; and an output unit 160 that when the video audio signal is acquired by the acquisition unit 110 in the case where no video audio signal of a highlight scene is recorded by the recording unit 140, outputs video and audio on the basis of the acquired video audio signal and, when a predetermined condition is satisfied in the case where the video audio signal of the highlight scene is recorded by the recording unit 140, outputs the video and audio on the basis of the video audio signal of the highlight scene recorded in the recording medium.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present disclosure relates to a content output device that acquires a video / audio signal representing video / audio content such as a television (television) broadcast program and outputs video and audio.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a technique for detecting and notifying a highlight scene from a broadcast program is known. For example, Patent Literature 1 shows a technique for informing a broadcast program when a highlight scene of the broadcast program is detected. Patent Document 2 shows a technique for detecting a sign of a highlight scene of a sports program that is a television broadcast program and emphasizing the video of the program.

JP 2007-318508 A JP 2014-127906 A JP-A-9-135391 JP 2008-185626 A Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-1000061

  As a mode of watching TV by a user of a content output device such as a TV receiver, in addition to a mode devoted to viewing, a mode in which a TV screen is viewed during other work (for example, cooking or other housework), etc. There is. If the user does not concentrate on viewing, the user may miss the highlight scene.

  The present disclosure provides a content output device that reduces the possibility of a user missing a highlight scene in video / audio content such as a television broadcast program. The present disclosure also provides a content output method that reduces the possibility of a user overlooking the highlight scene, and a control program used in the content output apparatus.

  The content output device according to the present disclosure includes an acquisition unit that sequentially acquires a video / audio signal representing video / audio content, and a video / audio signal of the highlight scene when the acquisition unit acquires the video / audio signal of the highlight scene. When the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is not recorded by the recording unit, and when the video / audio signal is acquired by the acquisition unit, the video / audio signal is recorded on the recording medium. When a predetermined condition is satisfied when the video and audio signal of the highlight scene is recorded by the recording unit, the video and audio signal of the highlight scene recorded on the recording medium is satisfied. And an output unit for outputting video and audio.

  The content output method according to the present disclosure includes an acquisition step of sequentially acquiring a video / audio signal representing video / audio content in the content output device, and when the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is acquired in the acquisition step, In the recording step of recording the video / audio signal of the highlight scene on the recording medium, and when the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is not recorded in the recording step, the video / audio signal is acquired in the acquisition step. The video and audio are output from the content output device based on the video / audio signal, and when the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is recorded in the recording step, the video is recorded on the recording medium when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The video and audio are recorded on the basis of the video / audio signal of the highlighted scene. And an output step of outputting from the Ceiling output device.

  The control program according to the present disclosure is a control program for causing a content output apparatus including a microprocessor to execute content output processing, and the content output processing sequentially acquires video and audio signals representing video and audio content. An acquisition step; a recording step of recording the video / audio signal of the highlight scene on a recording medium when the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is acquired in the acquisition step; and the video / audio of the highlight scene in the recording step In the case where no signal is recorded, when the video / audio signal is acquired in the acquisition step, video and audio are output based on the video / audio signal, and the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is output in the recording step. When a predetermined condition is satisfied when recorded, the recording medium And an output step of outputting the video and audio based on the video audio signal of the recorded the highlight scene.

  According to the content output device or the like in the present disclosure, since the video signal of the highlight scene is recorded and the video and audio related to the highlight scene are output under a certain condition, the possibility that the user misses the highlight scene is reduced. obtain.

1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a content output device according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a functional block diagram of a content output device. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of content output processing in the content output apparatus according to Embodiment 1; It is a flowchart which shows an example of the highlight scene output process in a content output device. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of content output processing in the content output device according to the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the highlight scene recording process in a content output device.

  In order to reduce the possibility of a user missing a highlight scene in video / audio content such as a TV broadcast program, the content output device according to the present disclosure includes an acquisition unit that sequentially acquires video / audio signals representing video / audio content, and the acquisition unit When the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is acquired by the recording unit, the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is recorded on the recording medium, and the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is not recorded by the recording unit. When a video / audio signal is acquired by the acquisition unit, video and audio are output based on the video / audio signal, and a video / audio signal of a highlight scene is recorded by the recording unit. Is satisfied based on the video / audio signal of the highlight scene recorded on the recording medium. And an output unit for outputting an image and voice. As the predetermined condition, for example, a condition determined in view of the high possibility of viewing by the user, such as the user being in a viewable state, a certain period of time, or the like may be used.

  As a result, when the video signal of the highlight scene is recorded by the recording unit and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the video and audio related to the highlight scene are output, so that the possibility that the user misses the highlight scene can be reduced. .

  In addition, for example, the acquisition unit includes a television broadcast receiving circuit, and performs the sequential acquisition of the video and audio signals by receiving the television broadcast, and the output unit includes a display and a speaker. The output of video and audio may be performed by a speaker.

  Thereby, the possibility that the user misses the highlight scene of the TV broadcast program can be reduced.

  In addition, for example, the content output apparatus includes a detection unit that detects that the user is in a predetermined state in which the video and audio output by the output unit can be viewed, and the predetermined condition is determined by the user in the predetermined state. It is good also as conditions satisfy | filling that the said detection part detects that it is. The predetermined state is, for example, a state in which the user can appropriately view the video / audio content, a state in which the user is in a viewable area (for example, in the same room as the content output device), for example, a direction in which the user can visually recognize the output video. It is in a state of facing.

  This allows the user to view the video at the timing when the highlight scene of the video / audio content starts, for example, when the user views the video / audio content between other tasks (such as cooking or other housework). Even if the situation is such that the user cannot view, the highlight scene is output when it is detected that the user can view. For this reason, the user can view the highlight scene appropriately.

  In addition, for example, the detection unit may include a sensor that detects a line of sight, and the detection that the user is in the predetermined state may be performed by detecting the line of sight of the user toward the video output by the output unit. .

  As a result, when the highlight scene of the video / audio content starts, even if the user does not look at the video displayed on the display or the like by the output of the content output device, the highlight is performed when the user turns the eyes. The scene is output. For this reason, the user does not miss the highlight scene.

  Further, for example, the detection unit may detect that the user is in the predetermined state by detecting a predetermined operation by the user. The predetermined operation is an operation corresponding to the user interface of the content output device, for example, a button press of a remote controller (remote controller) of the content output device, or voice input to the content output device.

  As a result, even if the user cannot view the video at the timing when the highlight scene starts because the user is viewing the video / audio content between other tasks, You can watch the highlight scene if you are ready to view it.

  For example, when the video / audio signal of a highlight scene is recorded by the recording unit, the output unit acquires the video / audio signal by the acquisition unit during a period until the predetermined condition is satisfied. The output of video and audio based on the video / audio signal may be suppressed.

  As a result, in a situation where the user cannot properly view the video or audio at the timing when the highlight scene starts, the user can incompletely (for example, fragmented) highlight scene by the video and audio output of the highlight scene. Viewing is suppressed. For example, by setting a predetermined condition as being in a state where the user can properly view the content (for example, when a user operation is performed, detecting the user's line of sight, etc.), the user can appropriately view the content. At that point, you can start watching the highlight scene.

  Further, for example, when the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is recorded by the recording unit, the output unit may record the highlight scene recorded by the recording unit during a period until the predetermined condition is satisfied. A video based on the video / audio signal at the start time may be output.

  As a result, the video at the start of the highlight scene is output (for example, displayed on a display or the like) until the predetermined condition is satisfied, so that the display of the highlight scene is temporarily stopped. Therefore, the user can view the highlight scene from the start time.

  In addition, for example, the content output device includes a notification unit that notifies that the video and audio of the highlight scene can be viewed when the video and audio signal of the highlight scene is acquired by the acquisition unit. Also good.

  Thereby, since the user knows the timing when the highlight scene starts, the possibility that the user misses the highlight scene is reduced.

  Further, for example, the predetermined condition may be a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined time elapses after the acquisition unit acquires the video / audio signal of the highlight scene.

  As a result, even if the user cannot view the highlight scene at the timing when the highlight scene starts, if the user returns to the viewable state within a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes to 10 minutes), the user highlights. Do not miss the scene. For example, even when the user temporarily (for a period shorter than a predetermined time) leaves the highlight scene viewable range, the user can view the highlight scene.

  Further, for example, when the output unit completes the output of video and audio based on the video / audio signal of one highlight scene recorded on the recording medium, the recording unit performs another highlight on the recording medium. When a video / audio signal of a scene is recorded, video and audio output based on the video / audio signal of the other highlight scene may be started. In addition, even if the content output device starts outputting video and audio related to another highlight scene immediately after completing output of video and audio related to one highlight scene, the content output device starts at a time close to the completion. (For example, waiting for user operation immediately after completion may be started).

  As a result, when a video / audio signal of another highlight scene is acquired (for example, acquired by broadcast reception) during the output of one recorded highlight scene, the user can continuously execute a plurality of highlight scenes. Can be viewed.

  For example, the output unit may repeat the output of video and audio based on the video / audio signal of one highlight scene recorded on the recording medium a plurality of times.

  Thereby, the user can view the highlight scene repeatedly.

  In addition, for example, the content output device may receive highlight scene information for identifying whether the video / audio signal acquired by the acquiring unit is a video / audio signal of a highlight scene through communication with an external device. A communication unit for acquiring, and the recording unit identifies whether or not the video / audio signal acquired by the acquisition unit is a video / audio signal of a highlight scene based on the highlight scene information; The recording of the video / audio signal of the light scene may be performed.

  As a result, the content output apparatus can identify the highlight scene without having the function of analyzing the video / audio signal and detecting the highlight scene. Note that such a content output device can operate even if the detection algorithm is changed to improve the accuracy of highlight scene detection without changing the device configuration.

  For example, when the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is recorded by the recording unit, the output unit outputs the video / audio signal of the highlight scene recorded on the recording medium when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In parallel with the output of the video and audio based on the video and audio, the video may be output based on the video and audio signal when the acquisition unit acquires the video and audio signal.

  Thus, a video screen related to the video / audio signal acquired by the content output apparatus (for example, reception of a broadcast program), and a video screen related to the highlight scene indicated by the delayed signal after the video / audio signal is recorded once Are output (for example, two-screen display on a display or the like). For this reason, the possibility that the user misses the highlight scene can be reduced.

  The content output method according to the present disclosure includes an acquisition step of sequentially acquiring a video / audio signal representing video / audio content in the content output device, and when the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is acquired in the acquisition step, In the recording step of recording the video / audio signal of the highlight scene on the recording medium, and when the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is not recorded in the recording step, the video / audio signal is acquired in the acquisition step. The video and audio are output from the content output device based on the video / audio signal, and when the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is recorded in the recording step, the video is recorded on the recording medium when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The video and audio are recorded on the basis of the video / audio signal of the highlighted scene. And an output step of outputting from the Ceiling output device.

  As a result, when the video signal of the highlight scene is recorded on the recording medium and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the video and audio related to the highlight scene are output, so that the possibility that the user misses the highlight scene can be reduced. .

  The control program according to the present disclosure is a control program for causing a content output apparatus including a microprocessor to execute content output processing, and the content output processing sequentially acquires video and audio signals representing video and audio content. An acquisition step; a recording step of recording the video / audio signal of the highlight scene on a recording medium when the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is acquired in the acquisition step; and the video / audio of the highlight scene in the recording step In the case where no signal is recorded, when the video / audio signal is acquired in the acquisition step, video and audio are output based on the video / audio signal, and the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is output in the recording step. When a predetermined condition is satisfied when recorded, the recording medium And an output step of outputting the video and audio based on the video audio signal of the recorded the highlight scene.

  Since the content output apparatus in which the control program is installed and executed performs the content output process, the possibility that the user misses the highlight scene can be reduced.

  These comprehensive or specific various aspects include one or more combinations of an apparatus, a system, a method, an integrated circuit, a computer program, a computer-readable recording medium, and the like.

  Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as appropriate. However, more detailed description than necessary may be omitted. For example, detailed descriptions of already well-known matters and repeated descriptions for substantially the same configuration may be omitted. This is to avoid the following description from becoming unnecessarily redundant and to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art.

  The inventor provides drawings and the following description for those skilled in the art to fully understand the present disclosure, and is not intended to limit the subject matter described in the claims. . That is, the numerical values, shapes, constituent elements, arrangement and connection forms of constituent elements, steps (steps), order of steps, and the like shown in the description using the following specific examples are examples, and It is not intended to limit the subject matter described in. Among the constituent elements in the following embodiments, constituent elements that are not described in the independent claims can be arbitrarily added. Each figure is a mimetic diagram and is not necessarily illustrated strictly.

(Embodiment 1)
Hereinafter, when a video / audio signal (AV signal) related to video / audio content is acquired, video and audio are output, and a highlight scene is detected, the video and audio related to the highlight scene are recorded once under certain conditions. A content output apparatus 100 that uses a content output method for outputting a message will be described with reference to the drawings.

[1-1. Constitution]
FIG. 1 shows an example of the configuration of a content output apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment.

  The content output apparatus 100 is, for example, a television (television broadcast receiver) that allows a user to view video / audio content (for example, a television broadcast program). As illustrated in FIG. The communication circuit 121, the memory 141, the input processing circuit 151, the line-of-sight sensor 152, the video processing circuit 161, the display 162, the audio processing circuit 163, the speaker 164, and a processor (microprocessor) 170 are configured. In FIG. 1, the flow of the video / audio signal (AV signal) is indicated by a thick arrow line.

  The broadcast receiving circuit 111 is a tuner that acquires a video / audio signal of a broadcast program, which is a video / audio content, by receiving a television (television) broadcast. The broadcast receiving circuit 111 receives various data (signal trains) related to a broadcast program transmitted from a broadcast station or the like by a broadcast wave, a cable, or the like in the form of an MPEG2 transport stream or the like defined in the MPEG2 system standard in a television broadcast, for example. Received and extracted video / audio signals (video signal and audio signal). The video / audio signal is, for example, a signal sequence including a video signal and an audio signal synchronized with each other and having a time axis.

  The communication circuit 121 is a communication interface for communicating with an external device via a network such as the Internet. The external device is, for example, a server having a web server function. For example, the external device may provide information related to television broadcasting and provide an SNS (social networking service). The communication circuit 121 can receive, for example, data related to television broadcasting or other data from an external device. The external device may be a mail server or an information terminal carried by the user, and the communication circuit 121 can transmit (notify) information and the like to such an external device.

  The memory 141 is a storage medium (recording medium) such as a ROM that stores a program and data in advance, and a RAM that is used to store data when the program is executed, and may include, for example, a nonvolatile memory. . The memory 141 can store in advance a control program for realizing the content output process according to the content output method, a set value for use in the control program, and the like. For example, the processor 170 executes a control program to control each unit of the content output apparatus 100 and perform content output processing or the like. The memory 141 can also be used to temporarily store each value used when the control program is executed by the processor 170. Note that the content output apparatus 100 may include a recording medium such as a hard disk in addition to the memory 141.

  The input processing circuit 151 is a circuit that accepts a user input as a user interface in the content output apparatus 100. The input processing circuit 151 is, for example, a receiving circuit (for example, an infrared remote control signal receiving circuit) that receives a signal from a remote controller (remote controller) of the content output apparatus 100. The input processing circuit 151 may be a voice input circuit including a microphone for accepting voice input by the user, or a circuit that accepts an input operation from an operation panel including a button, a switch, a keyboard, or the like. There may be.

  The line-of-sight sensor 152 is a sensor that detects a user's line of sight.

  The video processing circuit 161 is a circuit that sequentially generates videos (images) to be displayed on the display 162 based on video signals in the video / audio content. The display 162 sequentially displays the images sequentially generated by the video processing circuit 161.

  The audio processing circuit 163 is a circuit that sequentially generates audio to be output to the speaker 164 based on audio signals in the video / audio content. The speaker 164 sequentially outputs the sound sequentially generated by the sound processing circuit 163.

  The processor 170 controls each unit of the content output apparatus 100 by executing a control program stored in the memory 141.

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the content output apparatus 100. The functional components in the content output apparatus 100 are as shown in FIG. 2, for example. In FIG. 2, an external apparatus 200 that communicates with the content output apparatus 100 via the network 201 is added.

  As shown in FIG. 2 in terms of function, the content output apparatus 100 includes an acquisition unit 110, a communication unit 120, a notification unit 130, a recording unit 140, a detection unit 150, and an output unit 160.

  The acquisition unit 110 is realized by the broadcast receiving circuit 111 and the like, and sequentially acquires video and audio signals representing video and audio content by receiving a television broadcast.

  The communication unit 120 is realized by the communication circuit 121 and the like, and acquires various types of information by communicating with the external device 200.

  The notification unit 130 is realized by the communication circuit 121 or the speaker 164 and the processor 170 that executes the control program. When the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is acquired by the acquisition unit 110, the video / audio of the highlight scene is displayed. That is available for viewing. This notification is performed, for example, to inform the user that the highlight scene can be viewed, and specifically, the highlight scene is displayed on an information terminal such as a smartphone or tablet carried by the user via the communication circuit 121. Is transmitted by transmitting a message indicating that the message can be viewed, outputting the voice of such a message from the speaker 164, and the like.

  The recording unit 140 is realized by the memory 141, the processor 170 that executes the control program, and the like. When the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is acquired by the acquisition unit 110, all or part of the period of the highlight scene is acquired. The video / audio signal is recorded on a recording medium (for example, the memory 141). The recording unit 140 specifies the period of the highlight scene by, for example, analyzing the video or audio of the video / audio signal sequentially acquired by the acquisition unit 110 and recording the video / audio signal of the highlight scene. Do. The highlight scene is a scene with high value to be seen in a television program or the like, and is a decisive scene or the like that has obtained a score in a program related to a sports competition, for example. Any scene may be treated as a highlight scene, and any method may be used as a highlight scene detection method. For example, according to the analysis of the video, the period immediately before the score change timing can be specified as the period of the highlight scene by detecting the change of the score displayed in the video of the content related to the sports competition. Further, for example, according to audio analysis, a period from immediately before to immediately after the period can be specified as a period of the highlight scene by detecting a period when cheers increase as the audio of the content related to the sports competition. As a highlight scene detection method, for example, a method disclosed in Patent Document 4 or Patent Document 5 may be used.

  The detection unit 150 is realized by the input processing circuit 151 or the line-of-sight sensor 152, and detects that the user is in a predetermined state in which the video and audio output from the output unit 160 can be viewed appropriately. The predetermined state is, for example, a state in which the user can appropriately view the video / audio content. For example, the user is in the same area as the area (room or the like) where the content output apparatus 100 is located, or the user outputs the content, for example. This is a state where the line of sight is directed in a direction in which an image output from the apparatus 100 can be seen. As a specific example, the detection unit 150 detects that the user is in a predetermined state by detecting the user's line of sight toward the video output by the output unit 160 with the line-of-sight sensor 152. Further, the detection unit 150 may detect that the user is in a predetermined state by detecting the input processing circuit 151 that the user has performed a predetermined operation (such as pressing a button on the remote controller). Furthermore, the detection unit 150 can detect that an operation (such as a replay instruction operation described later) by the user has been performed by the input processing circuit 151 and transmit the detection to the output unit 160.

  The output unit 160 is realized by a video processing circuit 161, a display 162, an audio processing circuit 163, a speaker 164, a processor 170 that executes a control program, and the like. When the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is not recorded on the recording medium by the recording unit 140, the output unit 160 performs video based on the video / audio signal when the video / audio signal is acquired by the acquisition unit 110. When the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is recorded on the recording medium by the recording unit 140 and the predetermined condition is satisfied, the video / audio signal of the highlight scene recorded on the recording medium is Output video and audio. The output unit 160 outputs video by, for example, displaying video on the screen of the display 162, and outputs audio through, for example, the speaker 164 (that is, by causing the speaker 164 to ring). The predetermined condition is a condition determined in view of the high possibility of viewing by the user, and is a condition that is satisfied when the possibility that the user can appropriately view the highlight scene (its video and audio) is high to some extent. . As a specific example, the predetermined condition is a condition that is satisfied when the detection unit 150 detects that the user is in a predetermined state (a state in which video and audio output by the output unit 160 can be properly viewed), This is a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, etc.) has elapsed since the acquisition unit 110 acquired the video / audio signal of the highlight scene.

  The output unit 160 displays video on the screen of the display 162 based on the video / audio signal. For example, the output unit 160 displays a plurality of screens according to a set mode (for example, a two-screen display in which the screen of the display 162 is divided into two). Etc.) may be performed, or a plurality of screens may not be displayed and one screen may be displayed.

  As one specific example, when the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is recorded on the recording medium by the recording unit 140, the output unit 160 records the recording unit 140 on the recording medium in a period until a predetermined condition is satisfied. A video based on the video / audio signal at the start of the highlighted scene is output. As a result, the video at the start of the highlight scene is displayed on the screen of the display 162 until the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the display appears to pause. The output unit 160 starts outputting the highlight scene recorded on the recording medium so as to cancel the temporary stop when the predetermined condition is satisfied. When the content output apparatus 100 is set to the mode for performing the two-screen display, the output unit 160 is when the predetermined condition is satisfied when the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is recorded on the recording medium by the recording unit 140. For example, the video of the highlight scene recorded on the recording medium is displayed on one screen and the audio of the highlight scene is output, and the video based on the video / audio signal acquired by the acquisition unit 110 in parallel is substantially real-time. Display on another screen.

  The output unit 160 completes the output of video and audio based on the video / audio signal of one highlight scene recorded on the recording medium by the recording unit 140 (that is, from the beginning to the end of the period of the highlight scene). When the video / audio signal of the other highlight scene is recorded on the recording medium by the recording unit 140, the video and audio based on the video / audio signal of the other highlight scene are recorded. Start output. As a more specific example, the output unit 160 waits for a certain time (for example, 15 seconds) after completing the output of one highlight scene (that is, the output of video and audio related to the highlight scene). When the detection unit 150 receives an operation of a replay instruction (that is, an instruction to repeatedly output) by the user within the predetermined time, the one highlight scene is output again, and the operation of the replay instruction is performed within the predetermined time. If not, move to other highlight scene output.

[1-2. Operation]
Hereinafter, the operation of the content output apparatus 100 having the above-described configuration will be described. The content output apparatus 100 performs content output processing in order to execute a content output method that reduces the possibility of a user missing a highlight scene in video / audio content such as a television broadcast program.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of content output processing in content output apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment. The content output process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In the content output device 100, the acquisition unit 110 acquires a video / audio signal by receiving a television broadcast program or the like (step S11).

  The content output apparatus 100 determines whether the scene is a highlight scene based on the video / audio signal acquired by the acquisition unit 110 (step S12), and the video / audio signal detected by the recording unit 140 as a highlight scene. Is recorded on the recording medium (step S13). A video / audio signal not corresponding to the highlight scene is not recorded on the recording medium. When it is determined that the video / audio signal acquired by the acquisition unit 110 belongs to the highlight scene, the content output apparatus 100 can use the notification unit 130 to view the video and audio of the highlight scene. For example, the user may be notified by voice output or transmission of a message.

  The content output apparatus 100 determines whether or not the video / audio signal of the highlight scene has been recorded on the recording medium (step S14). If not, the content output apparatus 100 is based on the video / audio signal acquired by the acquisition unit 110. The output unit 160 outputs video and audio substantially in real time (step S15). The processes in steps S11 to S15 can be repeated.

  If it is determined in step S14 that the video / audio signal of the highlight scene has already been recorded on the recording medium, the content output apparatus 100 determines that the user is in a predetermined state (a state in which the output video and audio can be viewed appropriately). ) Is determined whether or not the detection unit 150 has detected (step S16). When the detection unit 150 detects that the user is in the predetermined state, the output unit 160 performs highlight scene output processing (video and audio output based on the video / audio signal in the recording medium) (step S19). . The highlight scene output process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 16, when the detection unit 150 does not detect that the user is in a predetermined state (a state in which video and audio to be output can be properly viewed), the content output device 100 determines the video / audio signal from the acquisition unit 110. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) has elapsed since acquisition (step S17). Before the predetermined time elapses, the video on the highlight scene start time is output, so that the display 162 is displayed. It seems to be in a state where it seems to be temporarily stopped (step S18). In this case, if the mode is a two-screen display mode, for example, one screen displays video based on the video / audio signal acquired by the acquisition unit 110 in substantially real time, and highlight scene starts on another screen. You may display the still image | video of the time. Further, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the output unit 160 performs highlight scene output processing (step S19).

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the highlight scene output process (step S19 in FIG. 3) in the content output apparatus 100. Hereinafter, an example of the highlight scene output process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The output unit 160 starts outputting video and audio based on the video / audio signal of the highlight scene recorded by the recording unit 140 on the recording medium (step S21).

  The output unit 160 determines whether the output of video and audio based on the video / audio signal of one highlight scene recorded on the recording medium has been completed (step S22). In step S22, the output unit 160 repeats the determination until it is determined that the output of one highlight scene has been completed. When it is determined in step S22 that the output of one highlight scene has been completed, the output unit 160, when a replay instruction operation is performed within a certain time (for example, 15 seconds) (step S23), again, Video and audio output based on the video / audio signals of the two highlight scenes is started (step S24), and the process returns to the determination in step S22. If it is determined in step S22 that the output of video and audio related to one highlight scene has been completed, if there is no replay instruction operation even after a certain period of time has passed, the output unit 160 has recorded on the recording medium. It is determined whether or not the output based on the video / audio signals of all highlight scenes has been completed (step S25). If it is determined in step S25 that the output of video and audio related to all highlight scenes has not been completed, the output unit 160 starts output of video and audio related to the next highlight scene (step S25). S26), the process returns to the determination in step S22. If the output unit 160 determines in step S25 that the output of video and audio related to all highlight scenes has been completed, the output unit 160 ends the highlight scene output process.

[1-3. Effect]
The content output apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment sequentially acquires video and audio signals by receiving a television broadcast program or the like, and outputs video and audio based on video and audio signals that do not correspond to the highlight scene in almost real time. When the content output apparatus 100 detects that the video / audio signal corresponding to the highlight scene is once recorded on the recording medium and then becomes viewable by the user, the video related to the highlight scene is displayed. And output audio. For this reason, the period during which the user is temporarily moving to a place where the user cannot see the TV screen (that is, the screen of the display 162) for cooking or other housework (or not moving but not watching the TV screen). Even if a highlight scene in a television broadcast program or the like starts during a period, the possibility that the user misses the highlight scene is reduced.

  For example, the content output apparatus 100 records the video / audio signal of the highlight scene acquired by reception or the like during a period when the user is not in a viewable state, and is viewable by the user using the line-of-sight sensor 152 or the like. The video and audio of the highlight scene are output when it is detected that Thus, the user can appropriately view the highlight scene. Further, for example, the content output apparatus 100 records the video / audio signal of the highlight scene acquired during a period in which the user is not observable on the storage medium, and the highlight scene is displayed for a certain period of time (for example, 5 minutes). The video at the start point is displayed and put into a pause state, and after a certain period of time, the pause is canceled and output of the video and audio of the highlight scene is started. As a result, the user can appropriately view the highlight scene when it becomes viewable within a certain time.

(Embodiment 2)
In the first embodiment, an example of determining whether or not a highlight scene is based on a video / audio signal in the content output processing performed by the content output apparatus 100 (step S12 or the like) has been described. The content output apparatus 100 shows an example of acquiring and using highlight scene information for identifying whether or not the video / audio signal is a highlight scene from an external apparatus. Further, in the present embodiment, the content output apparatus 100 shows an example of suppressing output of video and audio related to the highlight scene when the highlight scene is not in a situation where the user can view the highlight scene.

[2-1. Constitution]
The configuration of the content output apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment is the same as that shown in the first embodiment except for the points not shown here (see FIGS. 1 and 2).

  In the present embodiment, the communication unit 120 acquires highlight scene information for identifying whether the video / audio signal acquired by the acquisition unit 110 is a video / audio signal of a highlight scene from an external device. It has a function. For example, the external device provides highlight scene information indicating the period of the highlight scene (for example, start time and end time) for each broadcast program based on information obtained from a provider such as a television broadcast program.

  In addition, the recording unit 140 identifies the highlight scene period by highlighting acquired by the communication unit 120 instead of performing video analysis or audio analysis on the video / audio signals sequentially acquired by the acquisition unit 110. Perform based on scene information. In other words, the recording unit 140 identifies whether the video / audio signal acquired by the acquisition unit 110 is a video / audio signal of a highlight scene based on the highlight scene information, so that the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is detected. Record.

  In addition, when the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is recorded on the recording medium by the recording unit 140, the output unit 160 receives the video / audio signal from the acquisition unit 110 during a period until a predetermined condition is satisfied. The output of video and audio based on the video / audio signal is suppressed. When the possibility that the user can view the highlight scene is not high, the output unit 160 suppresses the output of the video and audio based on the video and audio signals sequentially acquired by the acquisition unit 110 by receiving the television broadcast, so that the user can I try not to watch the highlight scene incompletely (for example, in pieces).

[2-2. Operation]
Hereinafter, the operation of the content output apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of content output processing in content output apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment. The content output process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  The content output apparatus 100 acquires the video / audio signal by receiving the TV broadcast program in the acquiring unit 110 (step S31). In addition, the content output device 100 receives highlight scene information from the external device via the communication unit 120 (step S32). The content output device 100 causes the external device to transmit highlight scene information related to the television broadcast program, for example, by transmitting program identification information about the television broadcast program received by the acquisition unit 110 to the external device, and the like. The highlight scene information may be received.

  Based on the highlight scene information received by the communication unit 120, the content output apparatus 100 determines whether the video / audio signal acquired by the acquisition unit 110 belongs to the highlight scene (that is, the highlight scene information indicates). It is determined whether or not it is within the period of the highlight scene (step S33), and the video / audio signal detected as the highlight scene is recorded on the recording medium by the recording unit 140 (step S34). A video / audio signal not corresponding to the highlight scene is not recorded on the recording medium. Subsequent to step S34, the content output apparatus 100 notifies the user by the notification unit 130 that the highlight scene has started (that is, that the video and audio of the highlight scene can be viewed) (step S35). The content output apparatus 100 performs notification to the user in step S35 by, for example, outputting a voice message indicating that the highlight scene has started, or transmitting the message to an information terminal carried by the user. Realize.

  The content output apparatus 100 determines whether or not the video / audio signal of the highlight scene has been recorded on the recording medium (step S36), and if not, the content output apparatus 100 is based on the video / audio signal acquired by the acquisition unit 110. The output unit 160 outputs video and audio substantially in real time (step S37). The processes of steps S31 to S37 can be performed repeatedly.

  If it is determined in step S36 that the video / audio signal of the highlight scene has already been recorded on the recording medium, the content output device 100 allows the user to perform a predetermined state (a state in which the output video and audio can be viewed appropriately). ) Is determined by the detection unit 150 (step S38). When the detection unit 150 detects that the user is in a predetermined state, the output unit 160 performs highlight scene output processing (video and audio output based on the video / audio signal in the recording medium) (step S41). . The highlight scene output process in step S41 is the same as that shown in FIG. 4 in the first embodiment (step S19 in FIG. 3).

  In step S38, when the detection unit 150 does not detect that the user is in a predetermined state (a state in which the output video and audio can be properly viewed), the content output apparatus 100 receives the video / audio signal from the acquisition unit 110. It is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) has elapsed since acquisition (step S39), and before the predetermined time has elapsed, output of video and audio based on the video and audio signal acquired by the acquisition unit 110 is suppressed. (Step S40). Further, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the output unit 160 performs a highlight scene output process (step S41).

[2-3. Effect]
The content output apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment sequentially acquires video and audio signals by receiving a television broadcast program, etc., and outputs video and audio based on video and audio signals that do not correspond to the highlight scene in almost real time. When the highlight scene period starts based on the highlight scene information received from the device, the video and audio output is suppressed unless the user is in a predetermined state (a state in which the output video and audio can be properly viewed). To do. Also, the content output apparatus 100 relates to the highlight scene when it detects that the video / audio signal within the period of the highlight scene is temporarily recorded on the recording medium and becomes viewable by the user. Output video and audio. That is, the content output device 100 is incomplete even if a highlight scene in a TV broadcast program or the like starts during a period when the user is not watching the TV screen (that is, the screen of the display 162) for housework or the like. I try not to watch the highlight scene (for example, in pieces). Then, the content output apparatus 100 once records the video / audio signal of the highlight scene on the recording medium, and when the user can view the video appropriately, the content output apparatus 100 Output audio. Thus, the user can appropriately view the highlight scene. Further, the content output apparatus 100 notifies the user when the highlight scene starts. As a result, even when the user is temporarily moving to a place where the screen of the display 162 cannot be viewed, or when the user is not moving but is not gazing at the screen, the user is notified. By viewing the screen of the display 162 while knowing that the highlight scene starts, the highlight scene can be appropriately viewed.

(Other embodiments)
As described above, Embodiments 1 and 2 have been described as examples of the technology disclosed in the present application. However, the technology in the present disclosure is not limited to this, and can also be applied to embodiments in which changes, replacements, additions, omissions, and the like are appropriately performed.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, an example (step S23) in which a replay instruction operation is received from the user after the highlight scene is output has been described. However, the content output apparatus 100 receives a user operation in advance and performs an operation. It has a setting function for storing (setting) the corresponding information, and the setting function obtains and sets information related to the replay instruction from the user, and determines whether to repeatedly output the highlight scene according to the set information. You may control. In this case, it is possible to set the number of repetitions of the highlight scene, and the content output apparatus 100 may control to repeat the output of the highlight scene for the set number of times. Further, the content output apparatus 100 may allow the user to set various other information for control. For example, the predetermined time for determining whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the acquisition of the video / audio signal in step S17. This time length may be set by the user. Also, the user may be able to set the address of the information terminal that is the transmission destination of a message notifying that the highlight scene can be viewed. Also, highlight scene display modes such as one-screen display (display of highlight scene only) and two-screen display (divided display of real-time video and audio content display screen and highlight scene display screen, etc.) May be settable by the user. In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the recording unit 140 specifies the period of the highlight scene by video analysis or the like (that is, an example in which the highlight scene is detected) has been described. The user may be able to set whether to detect a highlight scene for each video / audio content or each type of video / audio content (for example, genre). Note that the content output apparatus 100 may select whether to detect a highlight scene in response to a user operation such as by displaying a message to confirm to the user at the start of output of video / audio content.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the content output device 100 is a television is shown. However, the content output device 100 acquires a video / audio signal representing video / audio content, and video and audio related to the video / audio content. Is not limited to a television set. The content output device 100 may be a playback device that plays back video and audio content recorded on a recording medium such as an optical disk, a hard disk, or a nonvolatile memory. The content output device 100 may be a communication device that outputs video and audio content based on a signal received from an external device via a network such as the Internet. The content output apparatus 100 may be a device such as a smartphone, a tablet, or a display (for example, a head mounted display) that performs processing related to the video / audio signal, or may be a part of these devices. In the above-described embodiment, the acquisition unit 110 has been described as sequentially acquiring video and audio signals by receiving television broadcasts. However, the data indicating the video and audio signals related to the video and audio content from an optical disc or other recording medium is used. A video / audio signal may be sequentially acquired by reading. For example, the acquisition unit 110 includes a signal input interface circuit such as HDMI (registered trademark), a network communication circuit that receives web content, or a communication circuit connected to a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory or other external recording medium. May be.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the notification unit 130 performs notification that the highlight scene can be viewed is performed by audio output through a speaker, message transmission, or the like. However, the notification is performed by any method. Alternatively, the notification may be performed by, for example, light emission or display. In addition, the notification unit 130 notifies that the highlight scene is viewable only when it is detected that the user is not able to view the video / audio content appropriately using the line-of-sight sensor 152 or the like. It is good as well. Further, when the content output apparatus 100 transmits a message notifying that the highlight scene is viewable to the information terminal carried by the user, the content output apparatus 100 transmits the video / audio signal related to the highlight scene to the information terminal. Also good.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the detection unit 150 detects that the user is in a predetermined state (a state in which video and audio output by the output unit 160 can be viewed), Although the example in which the detection is performed by detecting the operation of the user in the input processing circuit 151 has been described, the detection may be performed by any method. For example, the detection unit 150 detects that the user is in the viewable area using a human sensor or a communication circuit that performs wireless communication with an object such as a wireless tag carried by the user. Thus, it may be detected that the user is in a predetermined state.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the content output device 100 includes the display 162 and the speaker 164 has been described. However, the content output device 100 may not include a video and audio presentation device (such as a display and a speaker). In this case, the output unit 160 receives video and audio information (signals) from the content output device 100. ) And output to the presentation device. Thus, the presentation device can receive the information (signal) and present the video and audio to the user.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, when the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is acquired by the acquisition unit 110, the recording unit 140 records the video / audio signal on the recording medium. When the capacity of the area is insufficient, recording may be stopped under certain conditions. An example of a highlight scene recording process for recording a video / audio signal of a highlight scene is shown in FIG. In this highlight scene recording process, the content output device 100 records a new highlight scene (that is, a video / audio signal related to the highlight scene) by the recording unit 140 when recording the video / audio signal. It is determined whether the capacity of the free area is insufficient (step S51), and if not, a new highlight scene is recorded in the free area of the recording medium (step S52). If it is determined in step S51 that the free space capacity is insufficient, the content output apparatus 100 determines whether or not the setting function prohibits overwriting of the recorded highlight scene. In step S53, if the setting has been made, recording of a new highlight scene is stopped (step S56). If it is determined in step S53 that the setting for prohibiting overwriting has not been made, the content output apparatus 100 determines the oldest recorded highlight scene (that is, the earliest recorded one). The video and audio output related to the video is started (step S54), and the video / audio signal of the new highlight scene is recorded (that is, overwritten) in the area in the recording medium where the video / audio signal of the output highlight scene is recorded. (Step S55). Note that the example of FIG. 6 is merely an example of the recording mode of the video / audio signal of the highlight scene on the recording medium, and may be recorded by any method.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, the external device highlights the highlight scene period (for example, start time and end time) for each broadcast program based on information obtained from a provider such as a television broadcast program. An example is shown in which scene information is provided and the content output apparatus 100 receives the highlight scene information. However, the highlight scene information may be any information as long as it is information specifying the period of the highlight scene. For example, the content output apparatus 100 is provided by a plurality of viewers when the video / audio content is a content that is a rebroadcast of a television broadcast program, a content that is broadcast on demand, a content that is distributed on a recording medium such as an optical disc, or the like. The period of the highlight scene may be specified by performing statistical processing based on information related to the highlight scene (for example, evaluation information for each scene).

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the content output device 100 executes the control program stored in the memory 141 by the processor 170 (that is, using software), so that all or some of the functions of each functional unit are performed. However, it is also possible to realize all or some of the functions of each functional unit using dedicated hardware (digital circuit, analog circuit, etc.). Each functional unit (each component) in the content output apparatus 100 may be individually made into one chip by a semiconductor device such as an IC (Integrated Circuit), an LSI (Large Scale Integration), or may include a part or all of it. Alternatively, one chip may be used. Further, the method of circuit integration is not limited to LSI's, and implementation using dedicated circuitry or general purpose processors is also possible. An FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) that can be programmed after manufacturing the LSI, or a reconfigurable processor that can reconfigure the connection and setting of circuit cells inside the LSI may be used. Furthermore, if integrated circuit technology that replaces LSI appears as a result of progress in semiconductor technology or other derived technology, functional blocks may be integrated using this technology. Biotechnology can be applied as a possibility. Further, the execution order of the processing procedures shown in the above-described embodiment (for example, the procedures shown in FIGS. 3 to 5) is not necessarily limited to the order described above, and does not depart from the gist of the invention. Within a range, it is possible to change the execution order, omit a part thereof, or execute a plurality of procedures in parallel. A control program for causing the content output apparatus 100 to execute the content output process may be recorded on a recording medium, distributed, and distributed. For example, it is possible to cause the computer to perform all or part of the content output processing by installing the distributed control program in the computer and causing the processor to execute it. Moreover, the function sharing between each function part (each component) in the content output apparatus 100 described above is merely an example, and the sharing can be changed.

  (9) Embodiments realized by arbitrarily combining the components and functions described in the above-described embodiments are also included in the scope of the present disclosure.

  The present disclosure is applicable to a video / audio content processing apparatus such as a television.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Content output device 110 Acquisition part 111 Broadcast receiving circuit 120 Communication part 121 Communication circuit 130 Notification part 140 Recording part 141 Memory 150 Detection part 151 Input processing circuit 152 Line-of-sight sensor 160 Output part 161 Video processing circuit 162 Display 163 Audio | voice processing circuit 164 Speaker 170 Processor 200 External device 201 Network

Claims (15)

An acquisition unit that sequentially acquires video and audio signals representing video and audio content;
When a video / audio signal of a highlight scene is acquired by the acquisition unit, a recording unit that records the video / audio signal of the highlight scene on a recording medium;
When the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is not recorded by the recording unit, the video / audio signal is output based on the video / audio signal when the video / audio signal is acquired by the acquisition unit, and the recording is performed. An output unit that outputs video and audio based on the video / audio signal of the highlight scene recorded on the recording medium when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is recorded by the unit; A content output device comprising: The acquisition unit includes a television broadcast receiving circuit, and performs the sequential acquisition of video and audio signals by receiving the television broadcast,
The content output apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the output unit includes a display and a speaker, and the video and audio are output by the display and the speaker. The content output device includes a detection unit that detects that the user is in a predetermined state in which video and audio output by the output unit can be viewed,
The content output apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is a condition that is satisfied when the detection unit detects that the user is in the predetermined state. The content output apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the detection unit includes a sensor that detects a line of sight, and detects that the user is in the predetermined state by detecting the line of sight of the user toward the video output by the output unit. . The content output device according to claim 3, wherein the detection unit detects that the user is in the predetermined state by detecting a predetermined operation by the user. When the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is recorded by the recording unit, the output unit performs the video / audio when the video / audio signal is acquired by the acquisition unit in a period until the predetermined condition is satisfied. The content output device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein output of video and audio based on a signal is suppressed. When the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is recorded by the recording unit, the output unit records the video at the start of the highlight scene recorded by the recording unit in a period until the predetermined condition is satisfied. The content output device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a video based on an audio signal is output. The content output apparatus includes a notification unit that notifies that the video and audio of the highlight scene can be viewed when the video and audio signal of the highlight scene is acquired by the acquisition unit. The content output device according to any one of claims. The content output apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the predetermined condition is a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined time elapses after the acquisition unit acquires a video / audio signal of a highlight scene. When the output unit completes the output of video and audio based on the video / audio signal of one highlight scene recorded on the recording medium, the output unit outputs video / audio of another highlight scene to the recording medium by the recording unit. The content output device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein when a signal is recorded, output of video and audio based on the video and audio signal of the other highlight scene is started. The content output device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the output unit repeats a video and audio output based on a video / audio signal of one highlight scene recorded on the recording medium a plurality of times. The content output device is a communication unit that acquires highlight scene information for identifying whether or not the video / audio signal acquired by the acquisition unit is a video / audio signal of a highlight scene through communication with an external device. With
The recording unit identifies whether the video / audio signal acquired by the acquisition unit is a video / audio signal of a highlight scene based on the highlight scene information. The content output apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the recording is performed. When the recording unit records a video / audio signal of a highlight scene, the output unit outputs video and audio based on the video / audio signal of the highlight scene recorded on the recording medium when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The content output apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein when the video / audio signal is acquired by the acquisition unit, the video is output based on the video / audio signal. In the content output device, an acquisition step of sequentially acquiring video and audio signals representing video and audio content;
When the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is acquired in the acquisition step, the recording step of recording the video / audio signal of the highlight scene on a recording medium;
When the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is not recorded in the recording step, when the video / audio signal is acquired in the acquisition step, video and audio are transmitted from the content output device based on the video / audio signal. When a video / audio signal of a highlight scene is recorded in the recording step and a predetermined condition is satisfied, video and audio are output based on the video / audio signal of the highlight scene recorded on the recording medium. An output step of outputting from the content output device. A control program for causing a content output device including a microprocessor to execute content output processing,
The content output process includes:
An acquisition step of sequentially acquiring a video / audio signal representing the video / audio content;
When the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is acquired in the acquisition step, the recording step of recording the video / audio signal of the highlight scene on a recording medium;
When the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is not recorded in the recording step, when the video / audio signal is acquired in the acquisition step, video and audio are output based on the video / audio signal, and the recording is performed. An output step of outputting video and audio based on the video / audio signal of the highlight scene recorded on the recording medium when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the video / audio signal of the highlight scene is recorded in the step; Including control program.

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