JP2020135238A - Information processing device and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a service that is high in convenience for each of persons delivering an image and the like, and viewers viewing the delivered image and the like.SOLUTION: In an information processing device supporting one or more delivery persons delivering information inclusive of one or more images, and a viewer A acquiring the delivered information, an associating unit 131 is configured to manages each of contents C set for each viewer A in association with each of the delivery persons. A providing control unit 132 is configured to, when a prescribed condition is met, provide the viewer A with the content C set to a prescribed delivery person Yt. A reception unit 133 is configured to, when, as to the provided content C, a gift to a gift subject from the viewer A is desired with the prescribed delivery person Yt as the gift subject, accept the desire as a gift desire. An implementation unit 134 is configured to implement prescribed processing to the gift subject on the basis of a content of the gift desire.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing device and a program.

In recent years, as live streaming that applies streaming technology, a service that enables real-time distribution of images and sounds (hereinafter referred to as "images, etc.") including moving images and still images captured and recorded by digital cameras and the like. (Hereinafter referred to as "live distribution service") is attracting attention.
In this live distribution service, a system has also been devised to support the act of the viewer voluntarily giving money to the performer (for example, also called "throwing money").
Specifically, for example, when a viewer of a live distribution service wants to support the distributor of the service by viewing the distributed image or the like, the viewer uses a predetermined method to support the distributor. Give gifts and presents to.
For example, Patent Document 1 describes a technique for an information terminal device that can support a moving image and its performers (distributors) by a voting operation for the moving image to be distributed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2018-182546

However, the conventional technology including the technology described in Patent Document 1 described above is not always satisfactory and highly convenient service for both the distributor and the viewer due to technical limitations and regulations of various laws. Was in a situation where it could not be offered.

The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and assists in providing a more convenient service for each of a person who distributes an image or the like and a person who views the distributed image or the like. The purpose is to provide the technology to do so.

In order to achieve the above object, the information processing device of one aspect of the present invention is
An information processing device that supports one or more distributors who distribute information including one or more images and an acquirer who acquires the distributed information.
A content management means for managing each of the contents set for each distributor in association with each of the set distributors.
When the predetermined conditions are satisfied, the content providing means for providing the content set to the predetermined distributor to the acquirer, and
With respect to the content provided by the content providing means, when the predetermined distributor is the gift recipient and the acquirer requests a gift to the gift recipient, the gift receiving means for accepting the gift as a gift request.
An execution means for executing a predetermined process for the gift recipient based on the content of the gift request, and
To be equipped.

The program of one aspect of the present invention is a program corresponding to the above-mentioned information processing apparatus of one aspect of the present invention.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a highly convenient service for each of a person who distributes an image or the like and a person who views the distributed image or the like.

It is a figure which shows the outline of the distribution viewing support service (hereinafter, referred to as "this service") which can be realized by the information processing system including the information processing apparatus of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen which is displayed on each of a distributor terminal and a viewer terminal. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation screen displayed on the viewer terminal when a viewer operates a viewer terminal and gives a gift. It is an image diagram which shows the outline of the multi-distribution service included in this service. It is a figure which shows the structure of the information processing system including the management server which concerns on one Embodiment of the information processing apparatus of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware configuration of the management server which comprises the information processing system of FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration for executing distribution support processing, viewing support processing, and content management processing among the functional configurations of the information processing system including the management server of FIG. FIG. 5 is an arrow chart showing a flow of processing by an information processing system including a management server having a functional configuration of FIG. 7. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the GUI (Graphical User Interface) displayed on the distributor terminal. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the distributor list displayed on a viewer terminal. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the pop-up screen displayed on a viewer terminal. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the screen which shows the detailed information of a distributor, which is displayed on a viewer terminal. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the screen which is displayed on a viewer terminal at the time of purchasing content among content purchase sites. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the screen which is displayed on a viewer terminal at the time of purchasing content and exchanging content among content purchase sites. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the dialog displayed at the time of performing the concon exchange shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the screen which is displayed when only the computer exchange is performed. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the confirmation screen which is displayed when the payment process for purchasing a content is performed among the content purchase sites. It is a figure which shows the example of the screen which is displayed at the time of selling content. It is a figure which shows the example of the case where the configuration of the management server is divided into a main server, a video server, and a comment server.

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

[Service overview]
First, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, the outline of this service to which the information processing system of FIG. 4 described later is applied will be described.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of the service that can be realized by an information processing system including the information processing device of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, this service is a service provided by a service provider G who manages an information processing system including a management server 1.
Specifically, this service provides information including at least one of the captured images P1 to Pr (r is an integer value of 1 or more) and the recorded audio data (hereinafter, "delivery information"). This is a service that supports the distributor Y who distributes (called) and the viewer A who acquires the distributed distribution information.
However, the positions of the distributor Y and the viewer A in this service are not fixed respectively. That is, a person who has been viewing the distribution information of the distributor A as a viewer A can distribute the distribution information from the standpoint of the distributor Y, and a person who has distributed the distribution information as the distributor Y The distribution information can also be viewed from the standpoint of viewer A.
The "image" includes, for example, captured moving images and still images, created animation moving images, and content moving images such as movies.
"Distribution information" includes, for example, moving image MP, audio, characters, and the like. Specifically, for example, the information required to execute various expressions (for example, animation at the time of event occurrence, information telop, etc.) in an event that occurred during distribution (for example, "present" described later) is an example of distribution information. is there.
The “delivery” includes real-time distribution of images P1 to Pr and recorded distribution after a predetermined time has elapsed.
Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the images P1 to Pr individually, these are collectively referred to as "image P".

In FIG. 1, a distributor Y and a viewer A are drawn one by one. Further, a distributor terminal 2 used by the distributor Y to use the service and a viewer terminal 3 used by the viewer A to use the service are drawn one by one. However, this is a simplification for explaining the relationship between the distributor Y who is the user of this service and the viewer A. That is, in reality, as users of this service, distributors Y1 to Yn (n is an integer value of 1 or more independent of r) and viewers A1 to Am (m is independent of r and n1). The above integer values) and exist.
Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to individually distinguish the distributors Y1 to Yn and the viewers A1 to Am, these are collectively referred to as "distributor Y" and "viewer A", respectively.

Viewer A, who is a user of this service, can support distributor Y through a gift act to distributor Y.
Specifically, the "gift" in this service is set by the viewer A as the distributor Yt (t is any value from 1 to n independent of n) sold by this service. It means to purchase the content C and donate the purchased content C to a specific distributor Y.
The consideration paid by the viewer A to purchase the content C includes a predetermined currency (for example, Japanese yen), points that can be used in this service, and the like.

In this service, one or more contents C set for each of the distributors Y1 to Yn are managed in association with information (for example, a distributor ID) that uniquely identifies each of the distributors Y1 to Yn. ing.

The viewer A who uses this service can acquire the content C set to the predetermined distributor Yt among the distributors Y1 to Yn in which one or more contents C are set respectively. As a method for the viewer A to acquire the content C, there are purchase, exchange between the contents C, and the like.
A specific example of a specific method for the viewer A to acquire one or more contents C set in the distributor Yt will be described later with reference to FIGS. 13 to 18.

The viewer A who has acquired the content C set in the distributor Yt can present the acquired content C as a gift to the distributor Yt in which the acquired content C is set.
That is, each content C in this service is associated with a value per piece (hereinafter referred to as "point"). The distributor Y can add the points associated with the content C to the accumulated points donated by himself / herself by having the content C set by himself / herself donated. For example, when the points associated with the content C set in the distributor Yt are 10 points, the distributor Yt receives the content C as a gift, and the accumulated points donated are 10 points. It will increase.
In the present embodiment, the unit of points given to the distributor Y is referred to as a "star".

Specifically, the viewer A can donate the content C to the distributor Yt by acquiring the content C set in the distributor Yt. Further, when the viewer A wishes to donate the content C to the distributor Yt, the request is accepted as a gift request by the viewer A to the distributor Yt (hereinafter referred to as "gift target person"). Then, the content C is provided to the gift recipient (distributor Yt) based on the content of the gift request. In other words, the points associated with the provided content C are added as cumulative points donated to the distributor Yt.

The points associated with the content C set in the distributor Yt can be used as a criterion for the viewer A to evaluate the distributor Yt in this service. For example, suppose that the value of the accumulated points donated by the distributor Y1 is 1000 stars and the value of the accumulated points donated by Y2 is 300 stars. In this case, since the distributor Y1 is presented with more content C by the viewer A than the distributor Y2, the viewer A highly evaluates the content C.

Distributor Y, who has a particularly large number of accumulated points donated, is a ranking page of a dedicated application program (hereinafter referred to as "dedicated application") provided by this service, as shown in FIG. 10B, for example. Will be introduced in. When introduced on a ranking page or the like, it can be expected that the number of viewers A will increase further, so that the number of distributors Y who want to increase the accumulated points donated can be expected to increase.

In this service, the content C set as the distributor Yt is classified into one or more types according to the amount of consideration that can be provided to each of the viewers A1 to Am and the corresponding points. Specifically, for example, the content C set in the distributor Yt has a price of 100 yen (1 star), 500 yen (5 stars), 1000 yen (10 stars), and 2500 for each content. It can be classified into 6 types of yen (25 stars), 5000 yen (50 stars), and 10000 yen (100 stars).
Since the content C in this service is always associated with the distributor Y, it is exactly "content C set in the distributor Yt", but in this specification, it is simply "content C". Also called.

Here, conventionally, when a distributor distributes a live distribution service, a distribution environment is provided for each website (hereinafter referred to as "live distribution site" (hereinafter, one or more types)) that provides the live distribution service. I often had trouble because I had to set up and distribute to each live distribution site.
On the other hand, according to this service, it is possible to collectively distribute the same distribution information to one or more types of live distribution sites. That is, the distributor Y can simultaneously or substantially simultaneously distribute the same distribution information to one or more types of live distribution sites without having to worry about it as in the past. In this way, a service that allows a distributor to collectively distribute the same distribution information to one or more types of live distribution sites is hereinafter referred to as a multi-distribution service. A specific example of the multi-distribution service will be described later with reference to FIG.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of screens displayed on each of the distributor terminal 2 and the viewer terminal 3.

FIG. 2A shows an example of an operation screen displayed on the distributor terminal 2 when the distributor Y operates the distributor terminal 2 to distribute the distribution information.
The operation screen displayed on the distributor terminal 2 is composed of display areas F21 to F25.

The title of the screen (for example, the title "Live" in the example of FIG. 2A) is displayed in the display area F21.
In the display area F22, the imaged distribution information of the distributor Y is displayed. The moving images displayed in the display area F22 of FIG. 2A and the display area F32 of FIG. 2B described later are examples, and are not limited to the case where the distributor Y is displayed.

In the display area F23, a button B21 consisting of four types of icons displayed as "M1" to "M4", a button B22 displayed as "front camera", and a button B23 displayed as "image" are displayed. Is displayed.
Button B21 is a button for indicating the distribution status of each of the live distribution sites M1 to M4 and for making a screen transition to the setting screen.
In the example of FIG. 2A, four types of icons indicating the distribution status of each of the live distribution sites M1 to M4 are displayed.
Here, the specific method for indicating the distribution state of the live distribution sites M1 to M4 is not particularly limited. For example, the icons may be color-coded depending on whether the distribution information is being distributed, the state in which the distribution is possible, or the case in which the individual settings required for distribution are not performed.
As a result, the distributor Y is in the distribution state of each live distribution site, for example, the live distribution site M1 is "delivering", the live distribution site M2 is "deliverable", and the live distribution site M3 is "not set". Can be easily grasped.

In addition, these four types of icons constitute a button B21 that links to the setting screens of the live distribution sites M1 to M4. For example, when the icon (button B21) indicating the live distribution site M4 is pressed, a screen (not shown) is displayed in which various settings required for distributing the distribution information to the live distribution site M4 can be made. To. As a result, the distributor Y can easily make the settings necessary for distributing the distribution information to the live distribution site M4 in the “unset” state.

The button B22 displays the button B22 for switching the distribution information to be displayed in the display area F22 among the plurality of cameras (not shown) capable of capturing the distributor Y. In the example of FIG. 2A, when the button B22 displayed as "front camera" is pressed, the distribution information displayed in the display area F22 is an image taken by a camera arranged on the back side of the distributor terminal 2. The image is switched to the captured image of the camera arranged on the front side of the distributor terminal 2. Further, in this case, the button B22 switches from the display of "front camera" to the display of "back camera" (not shown).

Button B23 is a button that is pressed when displaying the image selection screen. The "image selection screen" refers to a screen in which one or more images stored in the distributor terminal 2 are displayed in a list.
When the button B23 is pressed, an image selection screen (not shown) is displayed in the display area F24. The distributor Y can distribute the selected image by selecting an arbitrary image from the image selection screen.

In the display area F24, the comments posted by the distributor Y and the viewer A to the live distribution sites M1 to M4 are displayed in real time.
In the display area F25, a button B24 displayed as "delivery thumbnail", a button B25 displayed as "comment", and a setting button B26 are displayed.

Button B24 is a button that is pressed when capturing a thumbnail image of the distribution information to be distributed. When the button B24 is pressed, the image P displayed in the display area F22 at the timing when the button B24 is pressed is saved and displayed in a part of the display area F24. When the image P displayed in a part of the display area F24 is actually used as a thumbnail, the distributor Y performs a predetermined operation for making the determination. Here, in addition to registering as a thumbnail during distribution displayed in FIG. 10A, which will be described later, an icon for selecting a live distribution site using the thumbnail may be displayed in the display area F24.
Here, the specific operation method for determining the thumbnail is not particularly limited. For example, the thumbnail may be determined when the operation of pressing (for example, tapping) the image P displayed in a part of the display area F24 is performed. Further, when it is not used as a thumbnail, it may be canceled by performing a predetermined operation (for example, flick) on the image P.

The button B25 is a button pressed when inputting a comment to be displayed in the display area F24. When the button B25 is pressed, the distributor terminal 2 displays a dialog for inputting and transmitting a comment (hereinafter, referred to as a "comment transmission dialog"). The details of the comment transmission dialog will be described later with reference to FIG. 9B.
Button B26 is a button that is pressed when making various settings (screen size, etc.) of the screen displayed on the distributor terminal 2.

FIG. 2B shows an example of an operation screen displayed on the viewer terminal 3 when the viewer A operates the viewer terminal 3 to give the content C set to the distributor Y. It is shown.
The operation screen displayed on the viewer terminal 3 is composed of display areas F31 to F36.

In the display area F31, the user name of the distributor Y that is the target of viewing by the viewer A (that is, displayed on the viewer terminal 3) is displayed.
In the display area F32, the distribution information of any of the live distribution sites M1 to M4 being distributed by the distributor Y is displayed.

In the display area F33, a button B31 composed of four types of icons displayed as "M1" to "M4" is displayed.
The button B31 is a button for indicating the viewing state of each of the live distribution sites M1 to M4 and for selecting the live distribution site M to be viewed.
In the example of FIG. 2B, four types of icons indicating the viewing states of the live distribution sites M1 to M4 are displayed.
Here, the specific method for showing the viewing state of the live distribution sites M1 to M4 is not particularly limited. For example, the icon may be color-coded depending on whether the distribution information is being viewed, is in a viewable state, or is not distributed by the distributor Y and cannot be viewed.
As a result, the viewer A can see, for example, the live distribution site M1 is "viewing", the live distribution site M2 is "viewable", the live distribution site M3 is "not viewable", and so on. Can be easily grasped.

Further, these four types of icons constitute a button B31 for switching to distribution information distributed on the live distribution sites M1 to M4. For example, when the icon (button B31) indicating the live distribution site M4 is pressed, the distribution information distributed on the live distribution site M4 is displayed in the display area F32. As a result, the viewer A can easily switch and view the live distribution site M being distributed by the distributor Y.

In the display area F34, the comments posted by the distributor Y and the viewer A to the live distribution sites M1 to M4 are displayed in real time.

In the display area F35, a button B32 indicating each of one or more contents C purchased by the viewer A and a website on which the content C set by the distributor Y can be purchased (hereinafter referred to as a "content purchase site"). The link button B33 to is displayed.
The viewer A can donate (present) the content C purchased on the content purchase site of one or more distributors Y displayed in the display area F35 to the distributor Y. Here, in the example of FIG. 2B, six types of contents C are displayed in the display area F35, but the display area F35 can also be scrolled in the horizontal direction. Therefore, six or more types of content C can be displayed in the display area F35.
A specific method for the viewer A to donate (present) the content C purchased on the content purchase site of one or more distributors Y displayed in the display area F35 to the distributor Y is shown in FIG. It will be described later with reference to B).
Further, a specific example of the content purchase site of the distributor Y, which is displayed on the viewer terminal 3 when the link button B33 is pressed, will be described later with reference to FIGS. 13 to 18.

In the display area F36, a button B34 displayed as "follow", a button B35 displayed as "comment", and a setting button B36 are displayed.

The button B34 is a button pressed when the viewer A follows the distributor Y of the distribution information displayed in the display area F32. The viewer A can become or cancel the "follower" of the distributor Y by pressing the button B34.

The button B35 is a button that the viewer A presses when the distributor Y posts a comment to the live distribution site M being distributed. When the button B35 is pressed, the comment transmission dialog is displayed on the viewer terminal 3. The details of the comment transmission dialog will be described later with reference to FIG. 9B.
The button B36 is a button that is pressed when making various settings for the screen displayed on the viewer terminal 3.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of an operation screen displayed on the viewer terminal 3 when the viewer A operates the viewer terminal 3 to give a gift.

FIG. 3A shows a content purchase site of the distributor Y displayed on the viewer terminal 3 when the viewer A gives (presents) the content C set as the distributor Y to the distributor Y. The selection screen of the content C purchased in (hereinafter referred to as "present selection dialog") is shown.
In the example of FIG. 3A, icons indicating each of a plurality of types of content Cs with names (for example, XX stars) are arranged in a selectable manner.
In the example of FIG. 3B, eight types of content C are displayed in the present selection dialog, but the present selection dialog can be scrolled vertically. Therefore, eight or more types of content C can be displayed in the present selection dialog.
The viewer A selects and presses one of the icons indicating the plurality of types of content C displayed in the present selection dialog. Then, a screen for accepting a specific operation for donating the selected content C (hereinafter, referred to as a “gift detail dialog”) is displayed on the viewer terminal 3.

FIG. 3B shows a specific example of the present details dialog.
As shown in FIG. 3 (B), in the present details dialog, there is a column for specifying the quantity of the selected content C to be given to the distributor Y who has set the content C, and the gift of the content C is attached. A field for inputting a message to be given to the distributor Y for which the content C is set (hereinafter referred to as a "gift message") is displayed. In the example of FIG. 3B, it is shown that the number of contents C to be donated to the distributor Y is three.
When the viewer A has specified the quantity of the content C to be presented and input the present message, the viewer A presses the button B38 displayed as "present". As a result, the gift of the content C to the distributor Y and the transmission of the present message are executed. If the viewer A decides to stop or forgo the gift after the gift details dialog is displayed, he / she can cancel the input by pressing the button B39 displayed as "Cancel". it can.

FIG. 3C shows a display example of a present message displayed on the distributor terminal 2 and a message from the distributor Y (hereinafter, referred to as “thank you message”).
As shown in FIG. 3C, when the content C set to the distributor Y is donated, the present message of the viewer A who has donated the content C is displayed on the distributor terminal 2. In the present message, the type and quantity of the donated content C and the button B40 for displaying the comment transmission dialog for inputting the thank-you message are displayed. Here, the display of the button B40 disappears when the thank-you message is input and transmitted by the distributor Y. That is, the thank-you message is sent only once. This prevents forgetting or double-sending thank-you messages.
Further, when the viewer A purchases or donates the content C of the distributor Y and the service notifies the viewer A or the distributor Y to that effect, the animation or sound effect for the production is distributed. It may be superimposed on the information and delivered. The effect of this effect may be different depending on the type of content C given or acquired as a gift. For example, the higher the unit price of the content C presented as a gift, the more elaborate animation or sound effect may be delivered.
As a result, it can be expected that the viewer A will actively donate or acquire the content C to the distributor Y. Furthermore, for those who use each live distribution site individually (distribute or view distribution information) without using this service, animations and sound effects that are superimposed on the distribution information will be provided. , It is possible to recognize that it is due to this service. Therefore, it is possible to increase the number of users of this service.

FIG. 4 is an image diagram showing an outline of the multi-distribution service included in this service.

In the multi-distribution service included in this service, as described above, the distributor Y collectively distributes the same distribution information to one or more types of live distribution sites, and the viewer A has one or more types of live distribution sites. This is a service that enables the distributor Y of the live distribution sites M to easily select and view any site being distributed.
For example, FIG. 4 shows, as an example of the multi-distribution service, external servers 4-1 to 4-that manage each of the live distribution sites M1 to Mp (p is an integer value of 1 or more independent of r, n, and m). Each of p is drawn. Further, a distributor Y who distributes the distribution information using the distributor terminal 2 and a viewer A who views the distribution information distributed by the distributor Y using the viewer terminal 3 are drawn.
By using this service managed by the management server 1, the distributor Y distributes the same distribution information to the live distribution sites M1 to Mp managed by the external servers 4-1 to 4-p respectively. It is possible to perform batch distribution, and by controlling the start and end of each live distribution site M, it is possible to control the distribution status of each of the live distribution sites M1 to Mp.
In addition, by using this service managed by the management server 1, the viewer A can arbitrarily obtain the distribution information of the distributor Y distributed to the live distribution sites M1 to Mp among the live distribution sites M1 to Mp. You can select and watch the site.

Further, according to the multi-distribution service, for example, the following services can be realized.
That is, the distributor Y can collectively set the setting items common to one or more types of live distribution sites by logging in to the dedicated site provided by this service. In addition, setting items specific to each live distribution site can also be set on a predetermined page in the dedicated site.
Further, when the distribution information is started to be distributed, the distributor Y can change the distribution screen by appropriately switching a plurality of cameras (for example, a front camera and a back camera) to take an image.
Further, the distributor Y can collectively transmit the same comment to one or more types of live distribution sites.
In addition, the viewer A can collectively set setting items common to one or more types of live distribution sites. In addition, setting items specific to each live distribution site can also be set on a predetermined page in the dedicated site.

[System configuration]
Next, the configuration of the information processing system that realizes the provision of the service shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of an information processing system including a management server 1 according to an embodiment of the information processing device of the present invention.

The information processing system shown in FIG. 5 includes a management server 1, distributor terminals 2-1 to 2-n, viewer terminals 3-1 to 3-m, and external servers 4-1 to 4-p. It is configured in.
The management server 1, the distributor terminals 2-1 to 2-n, the viewer terminals 3-1 to 3-m, and the external servers 4-1 to 4-p are each connected via a predetermined network N such as the Internet. They are interconnected.

(Management server)
The management server 1 is an information processing device managed by the service provider G. The management server 1 realizes this service while appropriately communicating with the distributor terminals 2-1 to 2-n, the viewer terminals 3-1 to 3-m, and the external servers 4-1 to 4-p. Execute various processes of.

Specifically, for example, the management server 1 acquires distribution information transmitted from the distributor terminals 2-1 to 2-n. Then, the management server 1 transmits the distribution information to each of the external servers 4-1 to 4-p selected by the distributor Y.
As a result, the distributors Y1 to Yn can collectively distribute the distribution information to the designated live distribution sites M1 to Mp by operating the distributor terminals 2-1 to 2-n. it can.

Further, for example, the management server 1 acquires distribution information transmitted from each of the external servers 4-1 to 4-p. Then, the management server 1 transmits the distribution information to each of the viewer terminals 3-1 to 3-m.
As a result, the viewers A1 to Am can view the distribution information distributed on the designated live distribution sites M1 to Mp by operating the viewer terminals 3-1 to 3-m, respectively. it can.

Further, for example, the management server 1 manages one or more contents C set for each of the distributors Y1 to Yn. Specifically, the management server 1 manages the content C in association with the information (for example, the distributor ID) that uniquely identifies each of the distributors Y1 to Yn.
As a result, the viewer A can donate the content C to the distributor Y when there is a distributor Y who wants to support. Further, since the distributor Y can obtain a profit by donating the content C from the viewer A who supports himself / herself, he / she can distribute new distribution information by using the profit as a source of funds. .. Further, since the content C set for each of the distributors Y1 to Yn can be distributed in this service, the service provider G is more convenient for each of the distributor Y and the person who views the distribution information. It will be possible to provide high-quality services.

(Distributor terminal)
Each of the distributor terminals 2-1 to 2-n is an information processing device operated by each of the distributors Y1 to Yn. Each of the distributor terminals 2-1 to 2-n is composed of a personal computer, a smartphone, a tablet, and the like.
Each of the distributor terminals 2-1 to 2-n receives an input operation required for each of the distributors Y1 to Yn to use this service, and transmits information indicating the input contents to the management server 1. To do. In addition, each of the distributor terminals 2-1 to 2-n displays the distribution information and the like transmitted from the management server 1 by itself or under the control of the management server 1.

A dedicated application for receiving the provision of this service is installed in each of the distributor terminals 2-1 to 2-n. In the following, unless otherwise specified, when the expression "distributor Y operates the distributor terminal 2", it means that the distributor Y activates the dedicated application installed on the distributor terminal 2. It shall mean that various operations are performed.

(Viewer terminal)
Each of the viewer terminals 3-1 to 3-m is an information processing device operated by each of the authenticated persons A1 to Am. Each of the viewer terminals 3-1 to 3-m is composed of a personal computer, a smartphone, a tablet, and the like.
Each of the viewer terminals 3-1 to 3-m accepts an input operation required for each of the viewers A1 to Am to use this service, and transmits information indicating the input contents to the management server 1. To do. In addition, each of the viewer terminals 3-1 to 3-m displays the distribution information and the like transmitted from the management server 1 by itself or under the control of the management server 1.

A dedicated application for receiving the provision of this service is installed in each of the viewer terminals 3-1 to 3-m. In the following, unless otherwise specified, when the expression "viewer A operates the viewer terminal 3", it means that the viewer A activates the dedicated application installed on the viewer terminal 3. It shall mean performing various operations.

(External server)
Each of the external servers 4-1 to 4-p is an external server managed by each of the site managers R1 to Rp who separately manage each of the live distribution sites M1 to Mp.
Hereinafter, when the site administrators R1 to Rp are referred to as "site administrator R" without distinction, the external servers 4-1 to 4-p and the live distribution sites M1 to Mp are collectively referred to as "external". They are called "Server 4" and "Live distribution site M" respectively.

When the information processing system including the management server 1 has the above configuration, the service provider G can provide services that are highly convenient for each of the distributor Y and the viewer A.

[Hardware configuration]
Next, the hardware configuration of the management server 1 constituting the information processing system of FIG. 5 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the management server 1 constituting the information processing system of FIG.

The management server 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, a bus 14, an input / output interface 15, an output unit 16, and an input unit 17. A storage unit 18, a communication unit 19, and a drive 20 are provided.

The CPU 11 executes various processes according to the program recorded in the ROM 12 or the program loaded from the storage unit 18 into the RAM 13.
Data and the like necessary for the CPU 11 to execute various processes are also appropriately stored in the RAM 13.

The CPU 11, ROM 12 and RAM 13 are connected to each other via the bus 14. An input / output interface 15 is also connected to the bus 14. An output unit 16, an input unit 17, a storage unit 18, a communication unit 19, and a drive 20 are connected to the input / output interface 15.

The output unit 16 is composed of a display such as a liquid crystal display and displays various images.
The input unit 17 is composed of various hardware buttons and the like, and inputs various information according to an operation instructed by the operator.

The storage unit 18 is composed of a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) or the like, and stores various data.
The communication unit 19 controls communication with other devices (distributor terminal 2, viewer terminal 3, external server 4, etc.) via a network N including the Internet.

The drive 20 is provided as needed. A removable medium 30 made of a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like is appropriately mounted on the drive 20. The program read from the removable media 30 by the drive 20 is installed in the storage unit 18 as needed. In addition, the removable media 30 can also store various data stored in the storage unit 18 in the same manner as the storage unit 18.

Although not shown, among the information processing systems of FIG. 5, the distributor terminal 2 and the viewer terminal 3 also have the hardware configuration shown in FIG. However, when the distributor terminal 2 and the viewer terminal 3 are composed of a smartphone or a tablet, the output unit 16 and the input unit 17 have a touch panel.

By collaborating with various hardware and various software of the management server 1 of FIG. 6, various processes such as distribution support process, viewing support process, and content management process can be executed on the management server 1. As a result, the service provider G can provide the above-mentioned service to each of the distributor Y and the viewer A.
“Distribution support processing” refers to processing that supports distribution of distribution information by distributor Y, who is a user of this service.
The "viewing support process" refers to a process of supporting the viewing of the distribution information by the viewer A who is the user of this service.
The “content management process” refers to a process of managing one or more contents C set for each of the distributors Y1 to Yn.
Hereinafter, the functional configuration for executing the distribution support process, the viewing support process, and the content management process will be described.

[Functional configuration]
FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration for executing distribution support processing, viewing support processing, and content management processing among the functional configurations of the information processing system including the management server 1 of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the CPU 11 of the management server 1, the distribution support unit 101 functions when the execution of the distribution support process is controlled. Further, when the execution of the viewing support process is controlled, the viewing support unit 102 functions. Further, when the execution of the content management process is controlled, the content management unit 103 functions.

(Distribution support processing)
In the distribution support unit 101, the designated reception unit 111, the setting reception unit 112, the image pickup control unit 113, the display control unit 114, the reception unit 115, and the distribution control unit 116 function.

The designated reception unit 111 accepts one or more live distribution sites M designated as websites used for distribution of distribution information as distribution designated sites.
Specifically, for example, when the live distribution sites M1 and M2 are designated as the websites used for distribution of the distribution information, the designated reception unit 111 accepts them as the distribution designated sites.

The setting reception unit 112 receives predetermined setting items common to the designated sites.
Specifically, for example, the setting reception unit 112 accepts predetermined setting items common to the live distribution sites M1 and M2 accepted as the distribution designated sites.

The image pickup control unit 113 executes control for capturing the distribution information at a predetermined timing.
Specifically, for example, the image pickup control unit 113 executes control for capturing a thumbnail image of the distribution information.

The display control unit 114 executes control to display the comment input to the viewer terminal 3 on the distributor terminal 2.
Specifically, for example, the display control unit 114 executes a control for displaying the present message input in the present details dialog on the distributor terminal 2.

When the comment of the distributor Y is input, the reception unit 115 accepts the comment of the distributor Y based on the operation of the distributor Y on the distributor terminal 2.
Specifically, for example, the reception unit 115 accepts when a thank-you message is input in the comment transmission dialog shown in FIG. 9B, which will be described later.

The distribution control unit 116 acquires the transmitted distribution information and executes control to distribute the distribution information in real time via the distribution designated site.
Specifically, for example, when the distribution designated sites are the live distribution sites M1 and M2, the distribution control unit 116 acquires the distribution information transmitted from the distributor terminal 2. Then, the distribution control unit 116 executes control to distribute the distribution information in real time via the live distribution sites M1 and M2.

When the distribution support unit 101 functions as described above, the service provider G can provide the distributor Y with a service that is highly convenient for the distributor Y.

(Viewing support processing)
In the viewing support unit 102, the presentation unit 121, the reception unit 122, and the display control unit 123 function.

The presentation unit 121 presents information indicating each of the distributors Y1 to Yn to each of the viewers A1 to Am.
Specifically, for example, the presentation unit 121 views a distributor list including the distributor user names of the distributors Y1 to Yn, the distribution information being distributed, and the like as information indicating each of the distributors Y1 to Yn. The control to be displayed on each of the personal terminals 3-1 to 3-m is executed.

The reception unit 122 accepts one or more live distribution sites M designated as websites used for viewing the distribution information as viewing designated sites.
Specifically, for example, when the live distribution sites M1 and M2 are designated as the websites used for viewing the distribution information, the reception unit 122 accepts them as the viewing designated sites.

Further, the reception unit 122 accepts the content C as a gift (present) to the distributor Y when the content C is designated.
Specifically, for example, the reception unit 122 can input the type and quantity of the content C to be donated by inputting the present selection dialog shown in FIG. 3 (A) and the present details dialog shown in FIG. 3 (B). If is specified, it will be accepted.

Further, the reception unit 122 accepts a present message from the viewer A when the present message is input from the viewer A in addition to the designation of the content C as the target of the gift (present) to the distributor Y.
Specifically, for example, the reception unit 122 accepts a present message when it is input by the input operation in the present details dialog shown in FIG. 3 (B).

The display control unit 123 executes control for displaying the comment input to the distributor terminal 2 on the viewer terminal 3.
Specifically, for example, the display control unit 123 executes a control for displaying the thank-you message input in the comment transmission dialog shown in FIG. 9A, which will be described later, on the viewer terminal 3.

When the viewing support unit 102 functions as described above, the service provider G can provide the viewer A with a service that is highly convenient for the viewer A.

(Content management process)
In the content management unit 103, the corresponding unit 131, the provision control unit 132, the reception unit 133, and the execution unit 134 function.
Information about the content C to be managed by the content management unit 103 is stored in the content DB 183.

The correspondence unit 131 manages each of the contents C set for each distributor Y in association with each of the set distributors Y.
Specifically, for example, the correspondence unit 131 associates one or more contents C with a distributor ID that uniquely identifies the distributor Y, stores the content C in the distributor DB181, and manages the content C.

Further, when the content C set for each distributor Y is provided to the viewer A because the predetermined condition is satisfied, the corresponding unit 131 is provided to the viewer A who has received the content C. , The content C is associated and managed.
Specifically, for example, the corresponding unit 131 associates one or more contents C with a viewer ID that uniquely identifies the viewer A, and stores and manages the content C in the viewer DB 182.

When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the provision control unit 132 provides the content C set in the predetermined distributor Yt to the viewer A.
Specifically, for example, when the provision control unit 132 determines that the condition that the viewer A has purchased the content C set in the distributor Y is satisfied, the viewer can use the content C set in the distributor Y. Execute the control provided to A.

The reception unit 133 accepts the content C provided by the provision control unit 132 as a gift request when the viewer A makes a gift request to the gift target person with the predetermined distributor Yt as the gift target person. ..
Specifically, when the reception unit 133 requests that the predetermined distributor Yt be the gift recipient for the content C purchased by the viewer A, the request is accepted as a gift request by the viewer A. ..

The execution unit 134 executes a predetermined process for the gift recipient based on the content of the gift request.
Specifically, when the input operation in the present selection dialog shown in FIG. 3 (A) and the present details dialog shown in FIG. 3 (B) is accepted, the content becomes the "content of the gift request". Based on this "content of the gift request", the execution unit 134 executes the provision of the content C to, for example, the predetermined distributor Yt.

The management server 1 having the above functional configuration can execute each process such as distribution support process, viewing support process, and content management process.
As a result, the service provider G can provide the distributor Y and the viewer A with a service that is highly convenient for the distributor Y and the viewer A.

[Processing flow]
Next, the flow of processing by the information processing system including the management server 1 having the functional configuration of FIG. 7 will be described.
FIG. 8 is an arrow chart showing a flow of processing by the information processing system including the management server 1 having the functional configuration of FIG. 7.

In step S2-1, the distributor terminal 2 logs in to this service. Here, the splash animation may be displayed before the login screen is displayed.
In step S2-2, the distributor terminal 2 designates one or more live distribution sites M as distribution designated sites as websites used for distribution of distribution information.
Then, in step S1-1, the management server 1 accepts the designation of the delivery designated site.

In step S2-3, when the distributor terminal 2 receives an input about a predetermined setting item common to one or more designated distribution sites, the distributor terminal 2 transmits the input information to the management server 1.
Then, in step S1-2, the management server 1 receives the input information about the setting items.

In step S2-4, the distributor terminal 2 (or a camera (not shown) connected to the distributor terminal 2 (or a camera (not shown) connected thereto) starts capturing the distribution moving image by the distributor Y.
Then, in step S1-3, the management server 1 acquires the data of the image captured by the distributor terminal 2 (or a camera (not shown) connected thereto) as distribution information in real time.

In step S1-4, the management server 1 executes control to display the distributor list on the viewer terminal 3.
Then, in step S3-1, the viewer terminal 3 displays the distributor list.
In step S3-2, the viewer terminal 3 designates the distributor Y who wants to view the distribution information from the distributors Y posted on the distributor list.
Then, in step S1-5, the management server 1 accepts the designation of the distributor Y.

In step S1-6, the management server 1 starts distribution of the distribution information of the designated distributor Y.
Then, in step S3-3, the viewer terminal 3 starts displaying the distributed distribution information.

In step S3-4, the viewer terminal 3 specifies the type and quantity of the content C to be given to the distributor Y. Hereinafter, such designation is referred to as "gift designation".
Then, in step S1-7, the management server 1 receives and manages the present designation.
In step S3-5, the viewer terminal 3 specifies the content C to be given to the distributor Y, and when a present message is input, transmits the present message to the management server 1.
Then, in step S1-7, the management server 1 acquires the present message.
In steps S1-9, the management server 1 executes control to display the comment input to the viewer terminal 3 on the distributor terminal 2.
Then, in step S2-5, the distributor terminal 2 executes a control for displaying the comment (for example, a present message) input to the viewer terminal 3 on the distributor terminal 2.

In step S2-6, the distributor terminal 2 transmits the input comment (for example, a thank-you message) to the management server 1.
Then, in step S1-10, the management server 1 acquires the comment transmitted from the distributor terminal 2.
In step S1-11, the management server 1 transmits the input comment (for example, a thank-you message) to the viewer terminal 3.
Then, in step S3-6, the viewer terminal 3 acquires and displays the transmitted comment.

[GUI]
Next, a specific example of the GUI (Graphical User Interface) displayed on each of the distributor terminal 2 and the viewer terminal 3 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 18.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a specific example of the GUI displayed on the distributor terminal 2.

FIG. 9A shows an example of the initial setting screen displayed on the distributor terminal 2.
On the initial setting screen of FIG. 9A, four types of icons indicating each of the live distribution sites M1 to M4 are arranged in a horizontal row. These four types of icons are actively displayed when the setting of the corresponding live distribution site M is completed, and are inactive when the setting is not completed.
For example, if the distribution information has never been distributed in the past, all the icons indicating the live distribution site M are displayed inactive, and the button B29 displaying "Complete the setting and start Live!" Is displayed. Is also displayed as inactive.
On the other hand, if the distribution information has been distributed in the past, the past settings are reflected. In this case, the set live distribution site M is actively displayed, and the button B29 displaying "Complete the setting and start Live!" Is also actively displayed.

Each of the four types of icons indicating each of the live distribution sites M1 to M4 functions as a button B27 for displaying a setting screen for each of the live distribution sites M. Therefore, for example, when the icon indicating the live distribution site M1 for which the setting has not been completed is pressed, a screen (not shown) for setting the live distribution site M1 is displayed.

Button B28 is a button for displaying a screen (not shown) for performing initial settings common to the live distribution sites M1 to M4. Since the initial settings common to the live distribution sites M1 to M4 can be made, the distributor Y can enjoy the merit that he / she does not have to worry about repeating the same input operation.

FIG. 9B shows an example of the comment transmission dialog described above.
The comment transmission dialog illustrated in FIG. 9B is composed of a button B41 composed of four types of icons indicating each of the live distribution sites M1 to M4, a button B42, and a button B43.
The button B41 is color-coded so that the states of the live distribution sites M1 to M4 can be grasped at a glance. Specifically, for example, the icons in the following states (1) to (3) can be color-coded. That is, (1) an icon indicating a state in which the delivery information has already been delivered and the comment has been designated as the destination, and (2) the delivery information has already been delivered and the comment can be sent. However, it is possible to color-code with an icon indicating a state in which a comment is not specified as a transmission destination and (3) an icon indicating a state in which distribution information is not distributed.
Button B42 is a button for displaying a list of fixed phrases (not shown).
Button B43 is a field for inputting a comment and a button pressed when transmitting the input comment.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a specific example of the distributor list displayed on the viewer terminal 3.

FIG. 10A shows a specific example of a distributor list that lists distributors Y who are distributing distribution information in real time.
The distributor list displayed on the viewer terminal 3 is composed of display areas F37 and F38.

In the display area F37, as information indicating each of the distributors Y1 to Yn, the distributor user names of the distributors Y1 to Yn, the distribution information during distribution, and the like are displayed. In the example of FIG. 10A, an icon indicating the distributor Y, a distributor user name, a distributor ID, an introductory text of the distributor Y, and an icon indicating the live distribution site to be distributed are displayed. There is.
As a result, for example, the distributor Y displayed at the top distributes the distribution information to the live distribution sites M1 to M4, and the distributor Y displayed second from the top distributes the distribution information to the live distribution sites M1 and M4. It is possible to grasp at a glance that the distribution information is being distributed to.
By pressing the icon indicating the distributor Y displayed in the distributor list, the distribution image distributed by the distributor can be displayed.
The other features of the distributor list, which lists the distributors Y who are distributing the distribution information in real time, are as shown in FIG. 10 (A).

In the display area F38, a button for selecting the content to be displayed in the display area F37 is displayed.
When the button displayed as "live" is pressed, the display area F37 displays a list of distributors who are distributing distribution information in real time.
When the button displayed as "Ranking" is pressed, one or more distributors Y who are the targets of gifts (presents) by many viewers A are ranked and displayed in the display area F37.
Note that FIG. 10A shows an example of a distributor list displayed in the display area F37 when the button displayed as “live” in the display area F38 is pressed. Further, FIG. 10B, which will be described later, shows an example of a distributor list displayed in the display area F37 when the button displayed as “Ranking” in the display area F38 is pressed.

As described above, FIG. 10B shows a specific example of a distributor list in which one or more distributors Y, which are the targets of gifts (presents) by many viewers A, are ranked and displayed. There is.
In the example of FIG. 10B, the cumulative number of gifts (presents) of the content C set for each distributor Y in this service is shown in units of "stars". For example, the content C that the distributor Y displayed at the top is donated (presented) by the viewer A is "100,000 stars", and the distributor Y displayed second from the top is the viewer A. It can be seen that the content C donated (present) from is "90,000 stars". As a result, it is possible to grasp at a glance information about the distributor Y to which a large amount of content C is donated (presented) by the viewer A.
When the icon indicating the distributor Y displayed in the distributor list is pressed, the distributed image is displayed if the distributor is being distributed, and if the distributor is not being distributed, FIG. 11 described later. The user information pop-up screen of the distributor Y to be shown can be displayed.
The other features of the distributor list in which the distributor Y is ranked and displayed are as shown in FIG. 10 (B).

Further, although not shown, when the button displayed as "search" shown in the display area F38 is pressed, the distributor Y can be searched by keyword. Further, when the button displayed as "My Page" is pressed, various setting screens and the like for the viewer A are displayed.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a specific example of a pop-up screen displayed on the viewer terminal 3.

FIG. 11A shows an example of a pop-up screen displayed on the viewer terminal 3 when the distributor Y of 1 is selected from the distributor list of FIG. 10 when the viewer A is not logged in. It is shown.
On the pop-up screen of FIG. 11 (A), an icon indicating the distributor Y, a distributor user name, a distributor ID, an introductory text of the distributor Y, and a button B44 displaying "Watch" are displayed. Button B45 displayed as "Login" is displayed.
Here, when the button B44 is pressed, the distribution information of the distributor Y displayed on the pop-up screen is displayed on the viewer terminal 3.
Further, when the button B45 is pressed, the viewer A can log in to the service, so that the content C can be presented to the distributor Y.

FIG. 11 (B) shows an example of a pop-up screen displayed on the viewer terminal 3 when a login operation is performed on the pop-up screen of FIG. 11 (A) or when the user information pop-up screen is displayed after logging in. It is shown.
On the pop-up screen of FIG. 11B, the content purchased by the viewer A from the distributor Y, along with the icon indicating the distributor Y, the distributor user name, the distributor ID, and the introductory text of the distributor Y. An icon indicating C is displayed. In addition, a button B50 displayed as "view", a button B52 displayed as "follow", and a link button B52 to the content purchase site are displayed.
Here, when the icon indicating the content C is pressed, the present selection dialog is displayed. As a result, the viewer A can donate the content C to the distributor Y.
Further, when the button B50 is pressed, the distribution information of the distributor Y displayed on the pop-up screen is displayed on the viewer terminal 3.
Further, when the button B51 is pressed, the viewer A can become or cancel the "follower" of the distributor Y.
When the button B52 is pressed, the content purchase site is displayed on the viewer terminal 3. As a result, the viewer A can easily purchase the content C set by the distributor Y.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a specific example of a screen displaying detailed information of the distributor Y displayed on the viewer terminal 3.

Viewer A who uses this service can browse the detailed information of distributor Y. The detailed information of the distributor Y can be displayed on the viewer terminal 3 based on a predetermined operation.
As shown in FIG. 12, the detailed information of the distributor Y is composed of display areas F39 to F42.

In the display area F39, along with an icon indicating the distributor Y, a distributor user name, a distributor ID, and an introductory text of the distributor Y, a button B46 displayed as "follow" and a button B47 displayed as "notification" are displayed. And the button B48 displayed as "present" are displayed.
Each time the button B46 is pressed, "follow" and "unfollow" are switched. When "follow" is displayed, viewer A can be a "follower" of distributor Y.
Each time the button B47 is pressed, "notification" and "non-notification" are switched. When "notification" is displayed, various notifications are performed by the distributor Y, such as the distributor Y starting the distribution.
When the button B48 is pressed, the login screen is displayed if the user has not logged in, and the present selection dialog is displayed if the user has already logged in. As a result, the logged-in viewer A can donate the content C to the distributor Y.

In the display area F40, as a support message, a history of present messages from one or more viewers A to the distributor Y is displayed. The content of the donated content C can also be displayed in this history.

In the display area F41, the posting history to the SNS of each company by the distributor Y and the free space are displayed. By viewing the content displayed in the display area F41, the viewer A can confirm what kind of posting is being made in each company's SNS used by the distributor Y. As a result, the viewer A can grasp the "person" of the distributor Y.

In the display area F42, a button displayed as "SNS1", a button displayed as "SNS2", a button displayed as "SNS3", a link button to the content purchase site, and "OneHeart" are displayed. The button that was displayed is displayed.
The button displayed as "SNS1", the button displayed as "SNS2", and the button displayed as "SNS3" are each of the distributor Y's SNS (SNS1 to SNS3) used by the distributor Y. This button displays information about your profile. By pressing this button and viewing the information about the profile of the distributor Y, the viewer A can more specifically grasp the "personality" of the distributor Y.
When the button displayed as "OneHeart" is pressed, the distribution information being distributed is displayed.

13 to 19 are diagrams showing specific examples of content purchasing sites.

FIG. 13 shows a specific example of a screen (hereinafter, referred to as “content purchase page”) displayed on the viewer terminal 3 when purchasing the content C set by the distributor Y among the content purchase sites. It is shown.
As shown in FIG. 13, the content purchase page is composed of display areas F43 to F45.

In the display area F43, an input field for designating the distributor user name of the target distributor Y, the distributor ID, and the type and quantity of the content C purchased by the viewer A is displayed.
In the display area F44, a subtotal of the unit price, the quantity, and the amount of money for the content C specified in the display area F43 is shown.
In the example of FIG. 13, a case is shown in which 10 contents C (10 stars) having a unit price of 1000 yen and 1 content C (50 stars) having a unit price of 5000 yen are purchased, and a total of 15000 yen is purchased. ..
In the display area F45, a button displaying "Add to cart" is displayed. When this button is pressed, the payment process is executed.

FIG. 14 shows a screen (hereinafter, referred to as “con-con exchange”) displayed on the viewer terminal 3 when the content C is purchased from the content purchasing sites and the same amount of content C is exchanged with each other (hereinafter referred to as “con-con exchange”). Hereinafter, a specific example of (referred to as "content purchase / exchange page") is shown.

Here, the "con-con exchange" provided by this service will be described. Concon exchange is one of the methods that the viewer A can use to acquire the content C set by the predetermined distributor Y. According to the content exchange, the viewer A can exchange the donated content C with the content C having the same amount set by the distributor Y who wants to newly acquire the content C. For example, when the viewer A has been donated the content C of 100 stars by the viewer A2, the viewer A exchanges the content C with the content C of the same amount (100 stars) set in the distributor Y. Then, the content C of 100 stars set as the distributor Y can be newly acquired.

That is, the viewer A who has acquired the content C set in the distributor Y1 presents the content C to the distributor Y1. As a result, the distributor Y1 can acquire the points associated with the donated content C.
Further, the distributor Y1 who is presented with the content C by the viewer A sets the acquired content C (that is, the content C set in the distributor Y1) and the newly acquired content C (that is, the distributor Y2). It can be exchanged with the created content C).

Specific examples of the replacement will be described later with reference to FIGS. 14 to 16.

As shown in FIG. 14, the content purchase / exchange page is composed of display areas F46 to F49.

In the display area F46, an input field for designating the distributor user name of the target distributor Y, the distributor ID, and the type and quantity of the content C purchased by the viewer A is displayed.
In the display area F47, the contents of the content C donated by the viewer A from any of the viewers A2 to Am, which can be the target of the exchange, and the input field for designating the exchange target are displayed. There is.
In the display area F48, a subtotal of the unit price, the quantity, and the amount of money for the content C specified in the display areas F46 and F47 is shown.

In the example of FIG. 14, as new purchases, 10 contents C (10 stars) having a unit price of 1000 yen and 1 content C (50 stars) having a unit price of 5000 yen are purchased, for a total of 15000 yen. As a content exchange amount, a case is shown in which the viewer A1 exchanges 10 contents C having a unit price of 1000 yen donated by any of the viewers A2 to Am. In this case, as shown in FIG. 14, the subtotal of deduction is 5000 yen.
In this way, since the new purchase and the exchange of the content can be combined, the viewer A can target the content C donated by the viewer A for the exchange of the content. As a result, the viewer A can efficiently acquire the content C set by the desired distributor Y.

In the display area F45, a button displaying "Add to cart" is displayed. When this button is pressed, the payment process is executed.
Here, an animation or a sound effect for directing may be distributed when a computer exchange or payment process is performed or when the payment process is completed. The effect of this effect may differ depending on the payment amount. As a result, it can be expected that the viewer A will actively give a gift to the distributor Y.

FIG. 15 shows a specific example of a dialog (hereinafter, referred to as “con-con dialog”) displayed when exchanging the computer shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 15, in the computer dialog, the simulation result of the computer exchange, the message "Do you want to exchange the computer?", The button displayed as "Cancel", and the button displayed as "Replace" are displayed. Is displayed.

Specifically, in the concon dialog, the content C presented by the viewer A as an exchange target (content C before the concon exchange) and the content C (concon exchange) that the viewer A newly acquires by the concon exchange. The content of the later content C) is displayed.
Viewer A confirms the simulation result of the computer exchange, presses the button displayed as "replace" when actually exchanging the computer, and "cancels" when the computer is not exchanged. Press the button displayed as.
In this way, since the simulation result of the computer exchange is displayed in the computer dialog, the viewer A can easily determine whether or not the computer is exchanged.

FIG. 16 shows a specific example of a screen (hereinafter, referred to as a “con-con replacement page”) displayed when only the con-con replacement is performed.
As shown in FIG. 16, the computer exchange page is composed of display areas F50 to F53.

In the display area F50, there are input fields for specifying the distributor user name of the target distributor Y, the distributor ID, and the type and quantity of the content C that the viewer A wants to acquire by exchanging the content. It is displayed.
In the display area F51, the contents of the content C donated by the viewer A1 from any of the viewers A2 to Am, which can be the target of the exchange, and the input field for designating the exchange target are displayed. There is.
In the display area F52, a subtotal of the unit price, the quantity, and the amount of money for the content C specified in the display areas F50 and F51 is shown.
In the example of FIG. 16, 10 contents C (10 stars) having a unit price of 1000 yen (total of 10000 yen) and the contents having a unit price of 1000 yen owned by the viewer A as the target of the computer exchange are obtained. A case is shown in which C is exchanged for 10 pieces (10000 yen in total). In this case, as shown in FIG. 16, the subtotal of deduction is 0 yen (equivalent exchange).
In this way, the viewer A can target the content C donated by the viewer A for the exchange of content. As a result, the viewer A can efficiently acquire the content C set by the desired distributor Y.
In the display area F53, a button labeled "Replace" is displayed. When this button is pressed, the computer exchange is executed.

FIG. 17 shows a specific example of a confirmation screen (hereinafter, referred to as “cart page”) displayed when a payment process for purchasing content C is performed among the content purchase sites.
As shown in FIG. 17, the cart page is composed of display areas F57 to F60.

In the display area F57, the distributor user name of one or more target distributors Y, the distributor ID, and the input fields for the type and quantity of the content C purchased by the viewer A are displayed. In the example of FIG. 17, the distributor user names of the two target distributors Y, the distributor ID, and the input fields for the type and quantity of the content C purchased by the viewer A for gifting are displayed. It is displayed.
In the display area F58, input fields for the type and quantity of the content C to be sold by the viewer A at the same time as the purchase are displayed. The unit price rate for sale is managed by this service and can be changed on a management screen (not shown).
In the display area F59, the calculation result of the subtotal of the unit price, the quantity, and the amount of the content C specified in the display areas F57 and F58 is shown.
In the example of FIG. 17, as a calculation result, a case where the subtotal of deduction is 39,500 yen is shown.
In the display area F60, a button displaying "Purchase" is displayed. When this button is pressed, the payment process is executed.

In the example of FIG. 17, the amount of the subtotal displayed in the display area F59 is 39,500 yen, but if this subtotal becomes negative, it is sold and the screen of FIG. 18 is displayed.
FIG. 18 shows an example of a screen displayed when the content C is sold.

In the display area F61, the distributor user name of one or more target distributors Y, the distributor ID, and the input fields for the type and quantity of the content C purchased by the viewer A are displayed. In the example of FIG. 18, similarly to the example of FIG. 17, the distributor user names and distributor IDs of the two target distributors Y, and the type and quantity of the content C purchased by the viewer A are determined. The input field is displayed.
In the display area F62, input fields for the type and quantity of the content C to be sold by the viewer A are displayed. Here, in the display area F62, the type of the content C to be sold by the viewer A and the input field for the quantity are displayed.
In the display area F63, the calculation result (sales 22700 yen, balance 19700 yen) of the unit price, the quantity, and the subtotal of the amount of the content C specified in the display areas F61 and F58 is shown.
In the display area F64, a button displaying "transaction completed" is displayed. When this button is pressed, the sale procedure is completed.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and modifications, improvements, etc. within the range in which the object of the present invention can be achieved are included in the present invention. Is.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the service can be used on the distributor terminal 2 and the viewer terminal 3 by activating the dedicated application installed on the distributor terminal 2 and the viewer terminal 3. However, this is just an example of the method for using this service. You may be able to use this service by accessing a predetermined website and performing a predetermined login operation without installing a dedicated application.

Further, for example, the content purchase sites shown in FIGS. 9 to 18 are merely examples, and other configurations may be used.

Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the content C is configured to be preset for each distributor Y, but the subject for setting the content C as the distributor Y is not particularly limited. Therefore, for example, the content C may be automatically set by this service, or the distributor Y may set the content C by himself / herself. As a result, for example, it is possible to set only the content C having a unit price of 10,000 yen, or to set only the content C having a unit price of 500 yen or more. Since the distributor Y can set the content C by himself / herself, it is possible to realize the gifting of the present in line with the values and individuality of the distributor Y.

Further, the system configuration shown in FIG. 5 and the hardware configuration of the management server 1 shown in FIG. 6 are merely examples for achieving the object of the present invention, and are not particularly limited.
For example, the management server 1 shown in FIG. 5 can be divided into a main server 1a, a video server 1b, and a comment server 1c, as shown in FIG. In this case, the video server 1b and the comment server 1c can be configured to manage the communication with the external servers 4-1 to 4-p.

Further, the functional block diagram shown in FIG. 7 is merely an example and is not particularly limited. That is, it is sufficient that the information processing system is provided with a function capable of executing the above-mentioned series of processes as a whole, and what kind of functional block is used to realize this function is not particularly limited to the example of FIG. ..

Further, the location of the functional block is not limited to FIG. 7, and may be arbitrary.
Further, one functional block may be configured by a single piece of hardware, a single piece of software, or a combination thereof.

When the processing of each functional block is executed by software, the programs constituting the software are installed on a computer or the like from a network or a recording medium.
The computer may be a computer embedded in dedicated hardware. Further, the computer may be a computer capable of executing various functions by installing various programs, for example, a general-purpose smartphone or a personal computer in addition to a server.

The recording medium containing such a program is not only composed of removable media, which is distributed separately from the device main body in order to provide the program to each user, but also is preliminarily incorporated in the device main body to each user. It is composed of the provided recording media and the like.

In the present specification, the steps for describing a program recorded on a recording medium are not necessarily processed in chronological order according to the order, but are not necessarily processed in chronological order, but in parallel or individually. It also includes the processing to be executed.

Further, in the present specification, the term of the system means an overall device composed of a plurality of devices, a plurality of means, and the like.

Summarizing the above, the information processing apparatus to which the present invention is applied need only have the following configurations, and various various embodiments can be taken.
That is, the information processing device to which the present invention is applied (for example, the management server 1 in FIG. 1) is
Acquiring one or more distributors (for example, distributor Y in FIG. 1) for distributing information (for example, distribution information) including one or more images (for example, images P1 to Pr in FIG. 1) and the distributed information. An information processing device that supports a person (for example, viewer A in FIG. 1).
A content management means (for example, corresponding unit 131 in FIG. 7) that manages each of the contents (for example, content C) set for each distributor in association with each of the set distributors.
When the predetermined conditions are satisfied, the content providing means (for example, the provision control unit 132 in FIG. 7) that provides the content set to the predetermined distributor to the acquirer, and
With respect to the content provided by the content providing means, when the acquirer requests the gift to the gift recipient with the predetermined distributor as the gift recipient, the gift receiving means (for example, the gift receiving means) that accepts the gift as a gift request. The reception section 133) in FIG. 7 and
An execution means (for example, execution unit 134 in FIG. 7) for executing a predetermined process for the gift recipient based on the content of the gift request, and
To be equipped.

As a result, it is possible to provide a highly convenient service for each of the person who distributes the image or the like and the person who views the distributed image or the like.

In addition, the content can be classified into one or more types according to the amount of consideration that can be provided to the acquirer.

In addition, the content can be set by each of the distributors associated with the content.

In addition, the contents can be made available for distribution by buying and selling or exchanging the contents with each other.

As a result, it is possible to provide a service that is more convenient for each of the person who distributes the image or the like and the person who views the distributed image or the like.

1: Server, 2,2-1 to 2-n: Distributor terminal, 3,3-1 to 3-m: Viewer terminal, 4,4-1 to 4-p: External server, 11: CPU, 12 : ROM, 13: RAM, 14: Bus, 15: Input / output interface, 16: Output unit, 17: Input unit, 18: Storage unit, 19: Communication unit, 20: Drive, 30: Removable media, 101: Distribution support Unit, 102: Viewing support unit, 103: Content management unit, 111: Designated reception unit, 112: Setting reception unit, 113: Imaging control unit, 114: Display control unit, 115: Reception unit, 116: Distribution control unit, 121 : Presenting unit, 122: Reception unit, 123: Display control unit, 131: Corresponding unit, 132: Provision control unit, 133: Reception unit, 134: Execution unit, 181: Distributor DB, 182: Viewer DB, 183 : Content DB, C: Content, G: Service provider, Y, Y1 to Yn, Yt: Distributor, A: Viewer, P, P1 to Pr: Image, MP: Video, M, M1 to Mp: Live Distribution site, N: Network, SS: Each step in this service, F: Each display area, B: Each button

Claims (5)

An information processing device that supports one or more distributors who distribute information including one or more images and an acquirer who acquires the distributed information.
A content management means for managing each of the contents set for each distributor in association with each of the set distributors.
When the predetermined conditions are satisfied, the content providing means for providing the content set to the predetermined distributor to the acquirer, and
With respect to the content provided by the content providing means, when the predetermined distributor is the gift recipient and the acquirer requests a gift to the gift recipient, the gift receiving means for accepting the gift as a gift request.
An execution means for executing a predetermined process for the gift recipient based on the content of the gift request, and
Information processing device equipped with. The content is classified into one or more types according to the amount of consideration that can be provided to the acquirer.
The information processing device according to claim 1. The content is set by each of the distributors associated with it.
The information processing device according to claim 1. The contents can be distributed by buying and selling or exchanging contents with each other.
The information processing device according to claim 1. A program executed by an information processing device that supports one or more distributors who distribute information including one or more images and an acquirer who acquires the distributed information.
A content management step that manages each of the contents set for each distributor in association with each of the set distributors.
When the predetermined conditions are satisfied, the content providing step of providing the content set to the predetermined distributor to the acquirer, and the content providing step.
Regarding the content provided by the processing of the content providing step, when the acquirer requests the gift to the gift recipient with the predetermined distributor as the gift recipient, the gift acceptance step of accepting the request as a gift request. When,
Based on the content of the gift request, an execution step of executing a predetermined process for the gift recipient, and
A program that executes control processing including.

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