JP2021005830A - Control device for video distribution, control method for video distribution, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

To distribute an appropriate video to a viewer who wishes to view a predetermined video.SOLUTION: A control device for video distribution comprises: a video data acquisition unit acquiring video data captured by an imaging unit; a reception unit receiving viewing information related to a viewing condition indicated by a viewer; a driving information acquisition unit acquiring driving information related to the driving of the own vehicle; a matching processing unit determining whether the viewing information and the driving information match with each other; and a video distribution unit providing video data to the viewer when at least a part of the viewing information and the driving information match with each other.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

The present invention relates to a video distribution control device, a video distribution control method, and a program.

A system is known in which shooting data is collected by a camera mounted on a moving body such as a vehicle and the shooting data is distributed in response to a distribution request from another vehicle.

For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a mobile information processing system capable of suppressing an unnecessary increase in the amount of data uploaded from a mobile.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2013-152587

In the technique as described in Patent Document 1, the viewer who receives the video distribution receives the video uploaded to the server. Therefore, the viewer cannot actively specify the video to be viewed. In addition, the video provider uploads the video in a state where the viewer is not specified. Therefore, the uploaded video may not be viewed by anyone, which may lead to an unnecessary increase in communication traffic.

An object of the present invention is to provide a video distribution control device, a video distribution control method, and a program capable of distributing an appropriate video to a viewer who wants to view a predetermined video.

The video distribution control device of the present invention has a video data acquisition unit that acquires video data captured by the imaging unit, a reception unit that receives viewing information regarding viewing conditions indicated by the viewer, and traveling information regarding the running of the own vehicle. The driving information acquisition unit to be acquired, the matching processing unit that determines whether or not the viewing information and the driving information are matched, and at least a part of the viewing information and the driving information are matched. In some cases, it includes a video distribution unit that provides the video data to the user.

The video distribution control method of the present invention includes a step of acquiring video data captured by the imaging unit, a step of receiving viewing information regarding viewing conditions indicated by a viewer, and a step of acquiring running information regarding the running of the own vehicle. The step of determining whether or not the viewing information and the driving information match, and when at least a part of the viewing information and the driving information match, the video data is given to the user. Includes steps to provide.

The program of the present invention includes a step of acquiring video data captured by an imaging unit, a step of receiving viewing information regarding viewing conditions indicated by a viewer, a step of acquiring traveling information regarding the running of the own vehicle, and the viewing information. And a step of determining whether or not the traveling information is matched, and a step of providing the video data to the user when at least a part of the viewing information and the traveling information are matched. To a computer operating as a distribution control device.

According to the present invention, an appropriate video can be distributed to a viewer who wants to watch a predetermined video.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a video distribution system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the video distribution device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining viewing information. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining traveling information. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow of the control unit of the video distribution device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing flow for providing an image according to a modified example of the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a method of setting a charge for the provided video. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the video distribution device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining driving information provided to the viewer. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow of the control unit of the video distribution device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and when there are a plurality of embodiments, the present invention also includes a combination of the respective embodiments. Further, in the following embodiments, the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals to omit duplicate description.

[First Embodiment]
The configuration of the video distribution system according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a configuration of a video distribution system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the video distribution system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a video distribution device 100 mounted on the vehicle V and a user terminal 200. The video distribution device 100 and the user terminal 200 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via a network NW such as an Internet network. The video distribution device 100 and the user terminal 200 are communicably connected by, for example, a fifth generation mobile communication system (5G). In the example shown in FIG. 1, the video distribution device 100 and the user terminal 200 are connected via a network NW, but the video distribution device 100 and the user terminal 200 are connected via a server device or the like. You may.

In the present embodiment, the video distribution device 100 captures video data around the vehicle V and distributes the video data to the user terminal 200. In the video distribution system 1, the user (viewer) inputs the viewing conditions of the video to be viewed via the user terminal 200, and matches with the video distribution device 100 that distributes the video that matches the viewing conditions. , Video data can be received from the video distribution device 100. For matching, for example, a matching server (not shown) may be used. Therefore, the video distribution system 1 allows the viewer to experience virtual travel in various places. The user terminal 200 assumes a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a computer, etc. owned by the user (viewer), but this does not limit the present invention. It may be a communication device used by connecting to a television or the like.

In the present embodiment, the passenger (for example, the driver) of the vehicle is a video provider who distributes the video data to the viewer. The video provider is not particularly limited and may be a general driver. In addition, the video provider may be a taxi company. Further, the video provider may be a delivery company or a carrier who travels a long distance.

In the following, the video distribution device 100 will be described as being mounted on a vehicle, but this does not limit the present invention. For example, the video distribution device 100 may be composed of a mobile phone, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, or the like carried by the video provider.

The configuration of the video distribution device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the video distribution device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit (video distribution control device) 110 includes, for example, an imaging unit 10, an operation unit 20, a communication unit 30, an input unit 40, an output unit 50, and a map information storage unit 60. And used in connection with the video data storage unit 70 to form the video distribution device 100. The video distribution device 100 transmits the video data captured by the imaging unit 10 to the user terminal 200.

The imaging unit 10 images the periphery of the vehicle. The imaging unit 10 is, for example, a front camera that images the front while the vehicle is traveling. The image pickup unit 10 may be, for example, a rear camera or an all-sky camera that captures 360 ° around the vehicle. The imaging unit 10 may be a camera group having a plurality of cameras.

The operation unit 20 receives various operations on the control unit 110. The operation unit 20 is, for example, a touch panel or a switch that accepts an operation for starting an image of the surroundings of a vehicle and an operation for distributing the captured video data to a viewer. It may be a voice input device provided with a voice recognition unit. The operation unit 20 outputs an operation signal related to the received operation to the control unit 110.

The communication unit 30 is composed of, for example, a communication circuit or the like. The communication unit 30 is connected to a network (for example, the Internet) by wire or wirelessly. The communication unit 30 communicates using, for example, a fifth generation mobile communication system (5G). The communication unit 30 transmits and receives information to and from other information communication devices and the like under the control of the communication control unit 116 via the network. The communication unit 30 transmits / receives information to / from the user terminal 200, for example. The communication unit 30 may be an external communication device, for example, a portable device carried by a video provider.

The input unit 40 receives various information and inputs the received information to the control unit 110. For example, the input unit 40 receives the user's voice and inputs the voice signal related to the received voice to the control unit 110. The input unit 40 can be realized by, for example, a microphone.

The output unit 50 outputs various information. The output unit 50 outputs, for example, audio. The output unit 50 outputs, for example, the sound of a viewer who is viewing the video on the user terminal 200. The output unit 50 can be realized by, for example, a speaker mounted on a vehicle. The output unit 50 is, for example, a display unit such as a monitor that outputs a video of a viewer who is viewing the video on the user terminal 200, and may be connected to the user terminal 200 by a videophone.

The map information storage unit 60 stores various types of map information. The map information includes various information regarding the route to the destination set by the navigation device (not shown). The map information includes, for example, information such as a tourist name existing on the route to the destination. The map information storage unit 60 may be provided in, for example, an external server of the video distribution device 100.

The video data storage unit 70 stores various types of video data. The video data storage unit 70 stores, for example, video data around the vehicle imaged by the image pickup unit 10. The video data storage unit 70 is a hard disk, a recording medium such as an SD card, a memory, or the like.

In the control unit 110, for example, a program (for example, a program according to the present invention) stored in a storage unit (not shown) by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or the like stores a RAM (Random Access Memory) or the like. It is realized by being executed as a work area. Further, the control unit 110 is a controller, and may be realized by, for example, an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

The control unit 110 includes a video data acquisition unit 111, a reception unit 112, a traveling information acquisition unit 113, a matching processing unit 114, and a video distribution unit 115. The communication control unit 116, the audio signal acquisition unit 117, the audio signal transmission unit 118, the audio signal reception unit 119, the map information acquisition unit 120, the storage control unit 121, and the billing processing unit 122 may be provided. ..

The video data acquisition unit 111 acquires the video data captured by the imaging unit 10.

The reception unit 112 receives various information from the outside. The reception unit 112 receives various information from a viewer who is viewing the video data, for example, via the communication unit 30. The reception unit 112 receives, for example, viewing information regarding viewing conditions for video data from a viewer. The reception unit 112 may receive the viewing information directly from the viewer who is viewing the video data, or may receive the viewing information from the viewer via the server. It is preferable that the reception unit 112 can receive information on whether or not the viewer continues viewing as a viewing condition of the video data.

The viewing information received from the viewer will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an example of viewing information.

As shown in FIG. 3, for example, the viewing information T1 includes a desired point, a desired route, and a desired time. The desired point indicates information about the place where the viewer wants to watch. The desired route indicates information about the route that the viewer wants to view. The desired time indicates information about a time zone in which the user wants to watch. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the desired point, desired route, and desired time are conceptually shown as "A1", "B1", and "C1", respectively, but in reality, specific place names and routes are shown. The name and time are shown. The desired point A1 may be indicated by latitude and longitude, or may be indicated by a place name. It may be detailed information such as an intersection name, or may be rough information such as an area name. Similarly, the desired route B1 may be information in which the route is specified in detail, or may be rough information such as a road name and a traveling direction. Similarly, for the desired time C1, a strict viewing start time and / or viewing end time may be specified, or a rough time zone may be specified. The viewing information T1 includes three types of information, a desired point, a desired route, and a desired time, and it is sufficient that at least one of them is included. Further, the viewing information T1 may include more information. For example, the viewing information T1 may include profile information of a video provider that distributes video data.

See FIG. 2 again. The traveling information acquisition unit 113 acquires various information related to the traveling of the vehicle. The travel information acquisition unit 113 acquires travel information including, for example, a travel start point, a travel end point, a planned travel route, and an estimated arrival time from a navigation device mounted on the vehicle. The travel information acquisition unit 113 may acquire travel information based on, for example, an operation signal from the operation unit 20. The traveling information acquisition unit 113 may include a current position acquisition unit (not shown) that acquires the current position of the own vehicle using GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) or the like. The travel information acquisition unit 113 may include a route search unit (not shown) for searching a travel route from the travel start point to the travel end point of the own vehicle. In this case, the information regarding the estimated arrival time included in the travel information is based on the route searched from the travel start store point, the travel end point, or the planned travel route information included in the travel information and the current position of the own vehicle. Is derived.

The traveling information will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining traveling information.

As shown in FIG. 4, the travel information T2 includes a travel start point, a travel end point, a planned travel route, and an estimated arrival time. The travel start point includes information about the point at which the vehicle begins to travel. The end point of travel indicates information about the point at which the vehicle ends travel. The planned travel route indicates information on the travel route from the travel start point to the travel end point. In the example shown in FIG. 4, the travel start point, the travel end point, the planned travel route, and the estimated arrival time are conceptually shown as "AA1", "BB1", "CC1", and "DD1", respectively. .. Actually, specific names and the like are shown in "AA1", "BB1", "CC1", and "DD1". The information shown at the start point of the run and the end point of the run does not necessarily have to match the current location and the place name set by the navigation device, respectively, and the point at which the video distribution starts and the video It may be the point where the distribution ends. For example, the information shown at the travel end point may be a place name in the middle of the actual travel end point, or may be a place name around the travel end point.

See FIG. 2 again. The matching processing unit 114 determines whether or not various types of information match (match) with each other. The matching processing unit 114 determines, for example, whether or not the viewing information acquired by the reception unit 112 and the travel information acquired by the travel information acquisition unit 113 match. The coincidence between the viewing information and the driving information includes not only a perfect match but also a substantially match. For example, the matching processing unit 114 may determine that if a part of the route information included in the viewing information T1 and the route information included in the traveling information T2 match, they match. For example, the matching processing unit 114 may determine that the arrival prediction time included in the travel information T2 matches when the arrival prediction time included in the viewing information T1 is earlier than the desired time. For example, if the waiting time is specified at the travel end point and the desired time included in the viewing information T1 is within the range, the matching processing unit 114 may determine that they match. The control unit 110 may include a form of outputting an instruction signal for instructing the navigation device mounted on the vehicle to search for a route again based on the point information or the route information included in the viewing information T1.

The video distribution unit 115 distributes various video data to the viewer via the communication control unit 116 and the communication unit 30. The video distribution unit 115 distributes, for example, the video data acquired by the video data acquisition unit 111 to the viewer. For example, when the matching processing unit 114 determines that the matching processing unit 114 matches, the video distribution unit 115 distributes the video data captured by the imaging unit 10 acquired by the video data acquisition unit 111 to the viewer.

For example, the video distribution unit 115 superimposes the map information of the surrounding area acquired by the map information acquisition unit 120 together with the video data and the current position information acquired by the current position information acquisition unit on the map information and distributes it to the viewer. Good. As a result, the viewer can grasp the map information around the video of the delivered place.

The video distribution unit 115 may stop the distribution of the video during that time because there is no change in the video when, for example, the vehicle does not move due to traffic jam or the vehicle enters the tunnel. In such a case, the video distribution unit 115 may transmit a signal asking the viewer whether to continue the video distribution via the communication unit 30. In this case, the video distribution unit 115 starts distributing the video when the traffic jam is cleared or the vehicle leaves the tunnel. In this case, the video distribution unit 115 may notify the viewer who was watching the video when the video is stopped that the distribution of the video has been resumed.

The communication control unit 116 controls various communications via the communication unit 30, for example, the video distributed by the video distribution unit 115, the reception of the viewing information T1, and the transmission of the traveling information T2. The communication control unit 116 controls, for example, communication with the user terminal 200 of the viewer. Further, the communication control unit 116 identifies the user terminal 200 to which the video should be distributed, acquires the communication ID and the like via, for example, a matching server, and communicates so that the communication unit 116 and the user terminal 200 perform peer-to-peer communication. The unit 116 may be controlled.

The voice signal acquisition unit 117 acquires various voice signals via the input unit 40. The audio signal acquisition unit 117 acquires, for example, an audio signal related to the audio of the video provider via the input unit 40.

The voice signal transmission unit 118 transmits various voice signals to the user terminal 200. The audio signal transmission unit 118 transmits, for example, the audio signal of the video provider acquired by the audio signal acquisition unit 117 to the user terminal 200. The user terminal 200 demodulates the received audio signal of the video provider and outputs the audio. As a result, the viewer can listen to the audio of the video provider transmitted by the audio signal transmitting unit 118.

The voice signal receiving unit 119 receives various voice signals and outputs voice from the output unit 50. The audio signal receiving unit 119 receives, for example, an audio signal from a viewer of video data, and outputs audio from the output unit 50. The audio from the viewer includes instructions to the video provider, such as moving the location. In other words, the video provider can change the traveling route according to the instruction from the viewer and deliver the video desired by the viewer. When the video provider does not respond to the instruction from the viewer, the viewer can make the matching inconsistent by changing the viewing information T1.

The video distribution device 100 uses the audio signal transmitting unit 118 and the audio signal receiving unit 119 to provide the audio of the video provider to the viewer, and provides the audio from the viewer to the video provider. As a result, the video distributor can have a conversation with the viewer while providing the video data to the viewer.

The map information acquisition unit 120 acquires various map information from the map information storage unit 60. The map information acquisition unit 120 acquires, for example, information on the route from the current location to the travel end point from the map information storage unit 60. The map information acquisition unit 120 acquires, for example, map information around the current location from the map information storage unit 60. The map information acquisition unit 120 acquires, for example, map information around the travel end point from the map information storage unit 60.

The storage control unit 121 stores various video data in the video data storage unit 70. The storage control unit 121 stores, for example, the video data captured by the imaging unit 10 acquired by the video data acquisition unit 111 in the video data storage unit 70.

The billing processing unit 122 sets the billing amount according to the video data distributed from the video distribution device 100 to the viewer. The billing processing unit 122 calculates, for example, the billing amount to be charged to the viewer who views the video distributed from the video distribution device 100. The billing processing unit 122 calculates the billing amount according to, for example, the viewing time for the viewer to watch the video. The viewer pays a billing amount to the video provider via the user terminal 200. For example, the viewer pays a billing amount to the video provider using a predetermined remittance system via the user terminal 200. In other words, the payment process is executed between the video distribution device 100 and the user terminal 200.

The billing processing unit 122 may stop the billing process during that time because there is no change in the image when, for example, the vehicle does not proceed due to traffic jam or the vehicle enters the tunnel. In this case, the billing processing unit 122 may restart the billing process when the traffic jam is cleared or when the user exits the tunnel.

The billing processing unit 122 may set a surcharge for the billing amount, for example, when the video provider distributes the video data according to an instruction from the viewer. The billing processing unit 122 may set a surcharge for the billing amount according to, for example, a landscape, a building, or the like included in the video data to be distributed.

[Processing of the first embodiment]
The processing flow of the control unit 110 of the video distribution device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 5 in the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow of the control unit 110 of the video distribution device 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

First, the control unit 110 acquires video data from the imaging unit 10 (step S101). Specifically, the video data acquisition unit 111 acquires the video data captured by the imaging unit 10. Then, the process proceeds to step S102.

The control unit 110 determines whether or not the viewing information has been received (step S102). Specifically, the reception unit 112 determines whether or not the viewing information has been received from the user terminal 200 of the viewer. If it is determined that the viewing information has been received (Yes in step S102), the process proceeds to step S103. If it is determined that the viewing information has not been received (No in step S102), the process proceeds to step 109.

If it is determined to be Yes in step S102, the control unit 110 acquires the traveling information of the own vehicle (step S103). Specifically, the traveling information acquisition unit 113 acquires the traveling information of the own vehicle from a navigation device or the like. Then, the process proceeds to step S104.

The control unit 110 compares the received viewing information with the acquired travel information (step S104). Specifically, the matching processing unit 114 confirms that a part of each point or route coincides with each time based on the viewing information and the traveling information. Then, the process proceeds to step S105.

The control unit 110 determines whether or not matching is established (step S105). Specifically, the matching processing unit 114 determines whether or not matching is established based on the coincidence points between the viewing information and the acquired traveling information. For example, if there is a matching point between the viewing information and the traveling information at a point or a part of the route, and there is no matching point between the viewing information and the traveling information in time, it is determined that the matching is not established. If it is determined that the matching is established (Yes in step S105), the process proceeds to step S106. If it is not determined that the matching is established (No in step S105), the process proceeds to step S109.

If it is determined Yes in step S105, the control unit 110 provides the user terminal 200 with an image (step S106). Specifically, the video distribution unit 115 distributes the video data acquired by the video data acquisition unit 111 via the communication unit 30 directly to the user terminal 200 or via a video distribution server (not shown). To do. Further, the video distribution unit 115 may superimpose the map information acquired by the map information acquisition unit 120 on the video data and distribute it to the user terminal 200. In step S106, the audio signal transmission unit 118 may transmit the audio signal of the video provider to the user terminal 200. Further, in step S106, the audio signal receiving unit 119 may receive the audio signal from the viewer. Then, the process proceeds to step S109.

The control unit 110 determines whether or not the viewing condition is satisfied (step S107). Specifically, the matching processing unit 114 determines whether or not the currently provided video data satisfies the viewing conditions based on the viewing information and the traveling information. If it is determined that the viewing condition is not satisfied (No in step S107), the process proceeds to step S108. The case where the viewing condition is not satisfied includes not only the case where the matching between the viewing information and the driving information is resolved, but also the case where the viewer determines that the viewing is not continued. When it is determined that the viewing condition is satisfied (Yes in step s107), the process returns to step S106 and the provision of the video is continued.

If No is determined in step S107, the control unit 110 ends the provision of the video to the user terminal 200 (step S108). Specifically, the video distribution unit 115 ends the provision of the video to the user terminal 200. Then, the process proceeds to step S109.

The control unit 110 determines whether or not the traveling has been completed (step S109). Specifically, the travel information acquisition unit 113 determines whether or not the travel is completed based on the acquired travel information. When it is determined that the running is completed (Yes in step S109), the process of FIG. 5 ends. If it is not determined that the running is completed (No in step S109), the process proceeds to step S101.

A process for providing an image according to a modified example of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing flow for providing an image according to a modified example of the present embodiment.

If you get stuck in a traffic jam or drive in a tunnel while delivering the video, the video will not change. In the modified example of the present embodiment, the distribution of the video is temporarily stopped in such a case.

The control unit 110 starts providing the video to the user terminal 200 (step S201). Specifically, the video distribution unit 115 distributes the video data acquired by the video data acquisition unit 111 to the user terminal 200 via the communication unit 30. Then, the process proceeds to step S202.

The control unit 110 determines whether or not there is a change in the image provided to the user terminal 200 (step S202). Specifically, whether or not there is a change in the video provided to the user terminal 200 by the video data analysis unit (not shown) provided in the video data acquisition unit 111 based on the video data acquired from the imaging unit 10. Is determined. If it is determined that there is no change in the image (No in step S202), the process proceeds to step S203. If it is determined that there is a change in the image (Yes in step S202), the process proceeds to step S206.

If No is determined in step S202, the control unit 110 suspends the provision of the video to the user terminal 200 (step S203). Specifically, the video distribution unit 115 suspends the provision of video to the user terminal 200. Then, the process proceeds to step S204.

The control unit 110 determines whether or not there is a change in the video after suspending the provision of the video to the user terminal (step S204). Specifically, the video data acquisition unit 111 determines whether or not there is a change in the video provided to the user terminal 200 based on the video data acquired from the imaging unit 10. When it is determined that there is no change in the image (No in step S204), the process of step S204 is repeated. If it is determined that there is a change in the image (Yes in step S204), the process proceeds to step S205.

If it is determined to be Yes in step S204, the control unit 110 notifies the user that the provision of the video has started (step S205). Specifically, the video distribution unit 115 notifies the viewer that the video has been distributed. Then, the process proceeds to step S206.

The control unit 110 determines whether or not the viewer views the video (step S206). Specifically, the communication control unit 116 determines whether or not the viewer views the video based on whether or not communication has been established between the video distribution device 100 and the user terminal 200. When it is determined that the viewer views the video (Yes in step S206), the process proceeds to step S201 to execute the above-mentioned process. When it is determined that the viewer does not view the video (Yes in step S206), the process of FIG. 6 ends.

A method of setting a charge for the provided video will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a method of setting a charge for the provided video.

The video distribution device 100 can set a charge for the video to be distributed to the viewer. However, if you get stuck in a traffic jam or drive in a tunnel, the image will not change. In such a case, in the present embodiment, the billing setting is temporarily canceled.

The control unit 110 starts providing the video to the user terminal 200 (step S301). Specifically, the video distribution unit 115 distributes the video data acquired by the video data acquisition unit 111 to the user terminal 200 via the communication unit 30. Then, the process proceeds to step S301.

The control unit 110 starts charging the video provided to the user terminal 200 (step S302). Specifically, the charge processing unit 122 sets a predetermined charge amount for the user terminal 200. Then, the process proceeds to step S303.

The control unit 110 determines whether or not the billing condition is satisfied (step S303). Specifically, the video data acquisition unit 111 determines whether or not there is a change in the video provided to the user terminal 200 based on the video data acquired from the imaging unit 10. Then, the billing processing unit 122 determines that the billing condition is satisfied when there is a change in the video, and determines that the billing condition is not satisfied when there is no change in the video. If it is determined that the billing condition is satisfied (Yes in step S303), the process proceeds to step S307. If it is determined that the billing conditions are not satisfied (No in step S303), the process proceeds to step S304.

If No is determined in step S303, the control unit 110 temporarily cancels the charge (step S304). Specifically, the billing processing unit 122 temporarily cancels the billing. Then, the process proceeds to step S305.

After temporarily canceling the charge, the control unit 110 determines whether or not the charge condition is satisfied (step S305). Specifically, the billing processing unit 122 determines that the billing condition is satisfied when there is a change in the video, and determines that the billing condition is not satisfied when there is no change in the video. If it is determined that the billing condition is satisfied (Yes in step S305), the process proceeds to step S306. If it is determined that the billing conditions are not satisfied (No in step S305), the process of step S305 is repeated.

If it is determined Yes in step S305, the control unit 110 resumes charging (step S306). Specifically, the billing processing unit 122 resumes billing. Then, the process proceeds to step S307.

The control unit 110 determines whether or not the billing is completed (step S307). Specifically, the charge processing unit 122 determines whether or not to end the charge. When it is determined that the billing is finished (Yes in step S307), the process of FIG. 7 is finished. If it is determined that the billing is not completed (No in step S307), the process proceeds to step S303.

In the charge processing according to the present embodiment, when the video provider is a taxi company, the charge processing unit 122 may set, for example, the taxi charge for the amount of travel of the taxi as the charge amount.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the viewing information of the viewer and the driving information of the video provider are matched, and when the matching is established, the video of the video provider is provided to the viewer. it can. As a result, the viewer can watch the desired appropriate video in real time.

Further, since the present embodiment can provide the video of each place desired by the viewer, the viewer can experience the virtual travel of each place. For example, the present embodiment can suitably provide virtual travel to a home caregiver or the like. As a result, home caregivers and the like can experience the virtual travel so that the video provider can enjoy the video as content.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the video provider and the viewer can have a conversation, the viewer can enjoy the conversation with the video provider while watching the video distributed by the video provider. it can.

[Second Embodiment]
The configuration of the video distribution device according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the distribution device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 8, the video distribution device 100A according to the second embodiment of the present invention is different from the video distribution device 100 illustrated in FIG. 2 in that the control unit 110A includes the traveling information transmission unit 123. There is.

The travel information transmission unit 123 transmits the travel information acquired by the travel information acquisition unit 113 to the outside via the communication unit 30. The travel information transmission unit 123 transmits the travel information to the viewer who has transmitted the viewing information to the video distribution device 100A.

In the present embodiment, driving information is transmitted from a plurality of video providers to the user terminal 200 of the viewer. The viewer designates a desired video provider from the driving information transmitted from the plurality of video providers, and watches the video distributed by the video provider.

The traveling information transmitted to the viewer will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining traveling information transmitted to the viewer.

As shown in FIG. 9, the travel information T21 includes travel information of the video provider U1, the video provider U2, and the video provider U3. For example, the travel start point, travel end point, travel scheduled route, and arrival estimated time of the video provider U1 are "AA1", "BB1", "CC1", and "DD1", respectively. The travel information T21 may include various profile information of the video provider U1, the video provider U2, and the video provider U3.

The viewer can specify a desired video provider from the video provider U1, the video provider U2, and the video provider U3 by using the user terminal 200. In other words, in the present embodiment, the video distribution device 100A transmits the running information about the video provided by the video provider to the user terminal 200 or the matching server, and the viewer transmits the driving information to the user terminal 200 or the user terminal 200 at a desired point. Alternatively, a video provider who provides the video to travel on the route or travel at a desired time is specified. Designated information is transmitted from the user terminal 200 to the video distribution device 100A of the video provider designated by the viewer. The designated information is the information of the part where the traveling information transmitted by the video provider, which is indicated by the point, route, time, etc., and the viewing information indicated by the point, route, time, etc., which the viewer wants to view, match. .. In other words, it is the information of the portion where the video that the video provider wants to provide and the video that the viewer wants to watch are matched. The viewer may receive the running information about the video provided by the video provider and watch all the videos, or may specify and watch only a part of the videos. When viewing a part of the video, specify which part to watch by the route or time, and send it to the video provider as the designated information. Further, the viewing information regarding the video that the viewer wants to watch may be transmitted to the matching server via the user terminal 200, the matching server may determine the matching portion, and may be transmitted to the video distribution device 100A as designated information. In the present embodiment, the video provider can send information about the video that can be provided and solicit viewers who want to watch it.

[Processing of the second embodiment]
The processing flow of the control unit 110A of the video distribution device 100A according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow of the control unit 110A of the video distribution device 100A according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

Since the processes of steps S401 to S404 are the same as the processes of steps S101 to S104 shown in FIG. 5, the description thereof will be omitted.

The control unit 110A transmits the traveling information of the own vehicle to the user terminal 200 of the viewer (step S405). Specifically, the travel information transmission unit 123 transmits the travel information of the own vehicle acquired in step S403 to the user terminal 200. Then, the process proceeds to step S406.

The control unit 110A determines whether or not matching is established (step S405). Specifically, the matching processing unit 114 determines whether or not matching is established between the video provider and the viewer. More specifically, the matching processing unit 114 determines whether or not matching is established based on whether or not the reception unit 112 has received the designated information from the user terminal 200 of the viewer. If it is determined that the matching is established (Yes in step S406), the process proceeds to step S407. If it is not determined that the matching is established (No in step S406), the process proceeds to step S410.

Since the processing of steps S407 to S410 is the same as the processing of steps S106 to S109 shown in FIG. 5, the description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the viewing information of the viewer and the driving information of the video provider are matched, and when the matching is established, the video of the video provider is provided to the viewer. it can. As a result, the viewer can watch the desired appropriate video in real time.

A part of the processing functions according to each embodiment of the present invention may be provided in, for example, a server on the cloud and executed. In this case, the server is, for example, a video distribution server that receives video data distributed from the video distribution device 100 and transmits the received video data to the user terminal 200. As a result, the user terminal 200 displays the video data distributed by the video proponent. Further, the external server may be a matching server that also executes matching processing between the video provider and the viewer described above, billing processing, and the like. That is, the video distribution device according to the present invention may be realized by a system composed of an image pickup device (for example, a drive recorder) that images the periphery of the vehicle and distributes the video, and a server.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the contents of these embodiments. Further, the above-mentioned components include those that can be easily assumed by those skilled in the art, those that are substantially the same, that is, those having a so-called equal range. Furthermore, the components described above can be combined as appropriate. Further, various omissions, replacements or changes of components can be made without departing from the gist of the above-described embodiment.

1 Video distribution system 10 Imaging unit 20 Operation unit 30 Communication unit 40 Input unit 50 Output unit 60 Map information storage unit 70 Video data storage unit 100 Video distribution device 110 Control unit (distribution control device)
111 Video data acquisition unit 112 Reception unit 113 Travel information acquisition unit 114 Matching processing unit 115 Video distribution unit 116 Communication control unit 117 Audio signal acquisition unit 118 Audio signal transmission unit 119 Audio signal reception unit 120 Map information acquisition unit 121 Storage control unit 122 Billing processing unit 123 Driving information transmission unit 200 User terminal

Claims (9)

A video data acquisition unit that acquires video data captured by the imaging unit,
A reception unit that receives viewing information related to viewing conditions indicated by viewers, a driving information acquisition unit that acquires driving information related to the driving of the own vehicle, and a driving information acquisition unit.
A matching processing unit that determines whether or not the viewing information and the traveling information match.
A video distribution unit that provides the video data to the viewer when at least a part of the viewing information and the traveling information are matched.
A video distribution control device equipped with. A driving information transmitting unit for transmitting the driving information to the viewer is further provided.
The reception unit receives designated information indicating that all or part of the driving information has been designated by the viewer.
When the reception unit receives the designated information, the matching processing unit determines that at least a part of the viewing information and the traveling information are matched.
The video distribution control device according to claim 1. The viewing information includes information on at least one of a part of a point and a route that the viewer wants to view, and information on time.
The video distribution control device according to claim 1 or 2. The current position acquisition unit that acquires the current position of the own vehicle and
A route search unit for searching the travel route of the own vehicle is further provided.
The time-related information included in the travel information includes designated information indicating that all or part of the travel information has been designated by the viewer, information on a point or route included in the travel information, and information on the own vehicle. Derived based on the current position and the path searched from
The video distribution control device according to claim 2 or 3. An audio signal transmitter that transmits an audio signal related to the audio of the video provider to the viewer.
A voice signal receiving unit for receiving a voice signal related to the voice from the viewer is further provided.
The video distribution control device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. A storage control unit that records the video data and the traveling information during the period in which matching with the viewer is established is further provided in the storage unit.
The video distribution control device according to any one of claims 1 to 5. A billing processing unit that sets the billing amount according to the video data delivered to the viewer is further provided.
The video distribution control device according to any one of claims 1 to 6. Steps to acquire video data captured by the imaging unit,
A step of receiving viewing information regarding viewing conditions indicated by the viewer, a step of acquiring driving information regarding the driving of the own vehicle, and a step of acquiring driving information.
A step of determining whether or not the viewing information and the traveling information match, and
A step of providing the video data to the viewer when at least a part of the viewing information and the traveling information are matched.
Video distribution control methods, including. Steps to acquire video data captured by the imaging unit,
A step of receiving viewing information regarding viewing conditions indicated by the viewer, a step of acquiring driving information regarding the driving of the own vehicle, and a step of acquiring driving information.
A step of determining whether or not the viewing information and the traveling information match, and
A step of providing the video data to the viewer when at least a part of the viewing information and the traveling information are matched.
A program that causes a computer that operates as a video distribution control device to execute.

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