JP2021013176A - System, method, and program for delivering live video - Google Patents

Abstract

To support acquisition of fans by distributors of live videos.SOLUTION: A video distribution server 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a live video distribution service for distributing and viewing a live video to a user via a user terminal 30. Since a specific viewer is rewarded on the basis of at least the number of consecutive viewing days by a specific viewer of a live video provided by a specific distributor, and the server 10 encourages viewers to watch a live video of the specific distributor every day, and as a result, helps the distributor of the live video gain fans.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a system, method, and program for delivering live video.

Conventionally, in a live video distribution service for distributing a live video, various mechanisms for promoting the distribution of the live video by the distributor have been introduced. For example, the following Patent Document 1 sets the distributor in the distribution standby state in response to a request from the distributor, and the user of the distributor in response to a viewer's request for the distributor set in the distribution standby state. It discloses a system configured to start transmitting live video from a terminal. In the system configured in this way, the distributor can start the distribution of the live video only when the viewer exists by setting itself in the distribution standby state, and as a result, the video distribution. The psychological barriers to getting started can be lowered and live video distribution can be facilitated.

JP-A-2019-0222219

However, in the conventional live video distribution service, even if the live video is continuously distributed, the distributor acquires viewers who are fans of the distributor (for example, viewers who repeatedly watch the live video of the distributor). It's not easy. And, a distributor whose fans do not increase even if he / she makes an effort to continue the distribution of the live video may stop the distribution of the live video itself.

One of the objects of the embodiment of the present invention is to support the acquisition of fans by a distributor of a live moving image. Other objects of the embodiments of the present invention will become apparent by reference to the entire specification.

A system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes one or more computer processors for delivering live video, wherein the one or more computer processors respond to execution of readable instructions. , The process of distributing the live video provided by the distributor to a plurality of viewers, and the process of granting a predetermined reward to the viewers during the distribution of the live video, and the predetermined reward The process of granting to the specific viewer is based on at least the number of consecutive viewing days of the live video provided by the specific distributor by the specific viewer during the distribution of the live video provided by the specific distributor. It includes giving the predetermined reward to the computer.

The method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a method executed by one or more computers to distribute a live video, and is a step of distributing a live video provided by a distributor to a plurality of viewers. And, during the distribution of the live video, a step of giving a predetermined reward to the viewer is provided, and the step of granting the predetermined reward is a step of giving the predetermined reward during the distribution of the live video provided by a specific distributor. The present invention includes granting the predetermined reward to the specific viewer based on at least the number of consecutive viewing days by the specific viewer of the live video provided by the specific distributor.

The program according to the embodiment of the present invention is a program for distributing a live moving image, and is provided by the distributor to the one or more computers depending on the execution on the one or more computers. The process of distributing the live video to a plurality of viewers and the process of granting a predetermined reward to the viewers during the distribution of the live video are performed, and the process of granting the predetermined reward is performed. , The predetermined number of days for a specific viewer to continuously watch the live video provided by the specific distributor during the distribution of the live video provided by the specific distributor. Includes giving rewards.

Various embodiments of the present invention support the acquisition of fans by distributors of live video.

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a network including a video distribution server 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. A block diagram schematically showing the functions of the video distribution server 10. The figure which illustrates the information managed in the user information table 411. Diagram to explain the rank. The figure which illustrates the information managed in the distribution management table 412. The figure which illustrates the information managed in the viewer management table 413 for each distributor. The figure which illustrates the top screen 60. The figure which illustrates the screen 70 for a distributor. The figure which illustrates the screen 80 for a viewer. The figure which illustrates the item selection screen 200. The figure which illustrates the box detailed information display screen 90. The figure for demonstrating the transition of the continuous viewing days and the number of combos when a viewer opens a super box and a hyper box. The figure which illustrates the display content in the box combo information display area 94. The figure which illustrates the display content in the box combo information display area 94. The figure which illustrates the display content in the box combo information display area 94. The figure which illustrates the display content in the box combo information display area 94. FIG. 5 is a flow chart illustrating a process executed by the server 10 in response to a user (viewer) starting viewing of a live video. The figure which illustrates the box opening screen 210. The flow diagram which illustrates the process which the server 10 executes when updating a rank. The figure for demonstrating the update rule of the rank meter value. The figure for demonstrating the correspondence between the rank update content and the required rank meter value. The figure which illustrates the rank meter object 100. The flow diagram which illustrates the process which a server 10 executes at the time of giving a diamond.

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

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a network including a video distribution server 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the video distribution server 10 is communicably connected to the user terminal 30 via a communication network 20 such as the Internet. Although only one user terminal 30 is shown in FIG. 1, the server 10 is communicably connected to a plurality of user terminals 30. The video distribution server 10 provides a live video distribution service for distributing and viewing a live video to a user via a user terminal 30. In the present embodiment, the user who operates the user terminal 30 can distribute the live video as a distributor, and can also watch the live video provided by another user as a viewer. The video distribution server 10 is an example of a device that implements a part or all of the system of the present invention.

The video distribution server 10 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in FIG. 1, the computer processor 11, the main memory 12, the input / output I / F13, the communication I / F14, and the storage (storage device). ) 15, and each of these components is electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

The computer processor 11 is configured as a CPU, GPU, or the like, reads various programs stored in the storage 15 or the like into the main memory 12, and executes various instructions included in the programs. The main memory 12 is composed of, for example, a DRAM or the like.

The input / output I / F 13 includes various input / output devices for exchanging information with a user or the like. The input / output I / F 13 includes, for example, an information input device such as a keyboard and a pointing device (for example, a mouse, a touch panel, etc.), a voice input device such as a microphone, and an image input device such as a camera. Further, the input / output I / F 13 includes an image output device such as a display and an audio output device such as a speaker.

The communication I / F 14 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various communication software, and a combination thereof, and is configured to realize wired or wireless communication via the communication network 20 or the like.

The storage 15 is composed of, for example, a magnetic disk, a flash memory, or the like. The storage 15 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like.

In the present embodiment, the moving image distribution server 10 can be configured by using a plurality of computers, each of which has the above-mentioned hardware configuration. For example, the moving image distribution server 10 may be composed of one or more server devices.

The video distribution server 10 configured in this way can be configured to have functions as a web server and an application server, and in this case, a web browser and other applications installed on the user terminal 30 (for example, for example. Various processes are executed in response to a request from the live video distribution service application), and screen data (for example, HTML data), control data, and the like corresponding to the results of the processes are transmitted to the user terminal 30. The user terminal 30 may display a web page or other screen based on the received data.

The user terminal 30 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in FIG. 1, a computer processor 31, a main memory 32, an input / output I / F 33, a communication I / F 34, and a storage (storage device). 35, and each of these components is electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

The computer processor 31 is configured as a CPU, GPU, or the like, reads various programs stored in the storage 35 or the like into the main memory 32, and executes various instructions included in the programs. The main memory 32 is composed of, for example, a DRAM or the like.

The input / output I / F 33 includes various input / output devices for exchanging information with a user or the like. The input / output I / F 33 includes, for example, an information input device such as a keyboard and a pointing device (for example, a mouse, a touch panel, etc.), a voice input device such as a microphone, and an image input device such as a camera. Further, the input / output I / F 33 includes an image output device such as a display and an audio output device such as a speaker.

The communication I / F 34 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various communication software, and a combination thereof, and is configured to realize wired or wireless communication via the communication network 20 or the like.

The storage 35 is composed of, for example, a magnetic disk, a flash memory, or the like. The storage 35 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like. The program stored in the storage 35 can be downloaded and installed from the application market or the like.

In the present embodiment, the user terminal 30 can be configured as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a wearable device, a personal computer, a game-dedicated terminal, and the like.

The user who operates the user terminal 30 configured in this way causes the video distribution server 10 to communicate with the video distribution server 10 via a web browser or other application installed in the storage 35 or the like. You can use the live video distribution service provided.

Next, the function of the moving image distribution server 10 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the functions of the moving image distribution server 10. As shown in the figure, the server 10 has an information storage management unit 41 that stores and manages various information, a basic function control unit 43 that controls the basic functions of the live video distribution service, and a video distribution that controls the distribution of live video. It has a control unit 45. These functions are realized by the hardware such as the computer processor 11 and the main memory 12 and various programs and data stored in the storage 15 and the like operating in cooperation with each other. For example, the main memory 12 has such a function. This is realized by the computer processor 11 executing the instructions included in the read program. Further, a part or all of the functions of the server 10 shown in FIG. 2 may be realized by the cooperation of the server 10 and the user terminal 30, or may be realized by the user terminal 30.

The information storage management unit 41 of the video distribution server 10 stores and manages various information in the storage 15 and the like. As shown in FIG. 2, the information storage management unit 41 includes, for example, a user information table 411 that manages information about users of the live video distribution service, a distribution management table 412 that manages information about distribution of individual live videos, and so on. It is configured to have a viewer management table 413 for each distributor that manages information regarding viewers for each distributor (information for each combination of the distributor and the viewer).

The basic function control unit 43 of the video distribution server 10 executes various processes related to the control of the basic functions of the live video distribution service. For example, the basic function control unit 43 transmits screen data or control data of various screens related to the basic function to the user terminal 30, and responds to various operation inputs by the user via the screen displayed on the user terminal 30. Processing is executed, and screen data or control data according to the result of the processing is transmitted to the user terminal 30. The basic function controlled by the basic function control unit 43 includes, for example, login processing (user authentication), billing control, and user management (for example, updating the user information table 411) and the like.

The video distribution control unit 45 of the video distribution server 10 executes various processes related to control of live video distribution. For example, the video distribution control unit 45 is configured to distribute the live video provided by the distributor to a plurality of viewers. For example, the video distribution control unit 45 receives a live video transmitted from the distributor's user terminal 30 (hereinafter, may be referred to as “distributor terminal 30”), and displays the live video to a plurality of viewers. It is configured to transmit to each user terminal 30 (hereinafter, may be referred to as "viewer terminal 30"). The live moving image is composed of, for example, an image input via the camera of the distributor terminal 30 and an audio input via a microphone. Such live video distribution can be performed by, for example, a streaming method using a protocol such as HTTP Live Streaming (HLS).

In the present embodiment, the video distribution control unit 45 is configured to give a predetermined reward to the viewer during the distribution of the live video. For example, the video distribution control unit 45 is configured to give a predetermined reward to the viewer in response to the execution of a predetermined action by the distributor and / or the viewer via the user terminal 30.

Further, the video distribution control unit 45 is the number of consecutive viewing days (the number of continuous viewings on a daily basis) by a specific viewer of the live video provided by the specific distributor during the distribution of the live video provided by the specific distributor. ) Is at least based on, and is configured to give a predetermined reward to the specific viewer. For example, the predetermined reward to be given becomes more valuable to the viewer as the number of continuous viewing days increases.

As described above, the video distribution server 10 in the present embodiment gives a reward to the specific viewer based on the number of consecutive viewing days by the specific viewer of the live video provided by the specific distributor. It encourages viewers to watch live videos of a particular distributor on a daily basis, and as a result, helps distributors of live videos gain fans.

The number of continuous viewing days in the present embodiment is counted for the days when the live video provided by the specific distributor is distributed, and the days when the live video provided by the specific distributor is not distributed are not considered. In other words, as long as the viewing of the day when the live video provided by the specific distributor is performed is continuous, there is a day when the live video itself is not distributed by the specific distributor in the middle of the viewing. Even if you do, the continuous viewing days will continue to be counted (not cleared).

In the present embodiment, the video distribution control unit 45 sets the continuous viewing time (continuous viewing time) of the live video provided by the specific distributor by a specific viewer to a predetermined threshold value (for example, 30 seconds, 3 minutes, or It may be configured to give a predetermined reward to a specific viewer upon reaching (7 minutes, etc.). Such a configuration promotes continuous viewing of live video by viewers.

In addition, the video distribution control unit 45 determines the specific viewer within a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, 60 seconds, etc.) after the continuous viewing time by the specific viewer reaches a predetermined threshold value. It may be configured to give a predetermined reward to the specific viewer in response to the input operation by. In such a configuration, a reward is given according to an input operation by the viewer, so that the continuous viewing time has a predetermined threshold value without the viewer actually viewing (for example, leaving the viewer terminal 30 unattended). To prevent the prescribed reward from being given by reaching.

Further, the video distribution control unit 45 may be configured to present predetermined input information input by the viewer to the distributor and other viewers during the distribution of the live video. For example, the video distribution control unit 45 presents a live video to a viewer via a screen for viewers displayed on each viewer terminal 30, and a predetermined screen input by one viewer via the screen. The input information is configured to be displayed (for example, superimposed on a live moving image) on the screen of each viewer terminal 30 and the screen for the distributor displayed on the distributor terminal 30. The predetermined input information is not limited to these, and includes, for example, comments and / or items.

In addition, the video distribution control unit 45 has a predetermined threshold value (for example, 30 seconds, 2 minutes, etc.) for the continuous non-input information of a predetermined input information by a specific viewer during the distribution of the live video provided by the distributor. During the above, it may be configured to suspend the counting of the continuous viewing time by the specific viewer. That is, the video distribution control unit 45 temporarily stops counting the continuous viewing time when the viewer does not continuously input the predetermined input information for a predetermined time, and then the viewer inputs the predetermined input information. Occasionally, it may be configured to resume counting continuous viewing time. Such a configuration facilitates the viewer to input predetermined input information in addition to the continuous viewing of the live video by the viewer.

Further, the video distribution control unit 45 gives a predetermined reward to the specific viewer in response to the continuous viewing time by the specific viewer reaching a predetermined threshold value, and then the specific viewer. The continuous viewing time by the user may be configured to give a predetermined reward to the specific viewer again in response to reaching a predetermined threshold value again. Such a configuration allows the viewer to repeatedly obtain a predetermined reward, and as a result, promotes further continuous viewing of the live video by the viewer.

Further, the video distribution control unit 45 determines a predetermined period during a period in which continuous viewing of the live video provided by the specific distributor on a daily basis is continued (update of the number of continuous viewing days is maintained (not cleared)). It may be configured to give a predetermined reward so that the greater the number of times the reward is given, the higher the value to the viewer. That is, the predetermined reward given to the viewer may be configured to become more valuable as it is repeatedly given during the period in which continuous viewing on a daily basis continues. Such a configuration promotes the viewer's acquisition of a predetermined reward in addition to the viewer's daily viewing of the live video of a particular distributor.

In addition, the video distribution control unit 45 determines the number of consecutive viewing days of the live video provided by the specific distributor by a specific viewer and the predetermined reward during the period in which the specific viewer continues the daily continuous viewing. It may be configured to grant a predetermined reward to the specific viewer based on the combination of the number of grants and. For example, the predetermined reward given to the viewer is when the number of continuous viewing days is the Nth day and the number of times the predetermined reward is given in the period up to the Nth day of continuous viewing is the Mth. , Constructed to be more valuable than usual. Such a configuration improves the gameplay regarding the acquisition of a predetermined reward.

In addition, the video distribution control unit 45 provides information on the value of the predetermined reward to be granted in the future number of grants of the predetermined reward during the period in which the continuous daily viewing by the specific viewer continues. It may be configured to present to the viewer. For example, the video distribution control unit 45 may present to the viewer information regarding the value of a predetermined reward that is scheduled to be granted on the N + 1 day when the continuous viewing days are on the Nth day. It is composed. Such a configuration allows the viewer to be informed in advance of information about the value of future rewards, thus facilitating the viewer's continued viewing on a daily basis.

Further, the video distribution control unit 45 selectively grants the viewer a first predetermined reward or a second predetermined reward that is more valuable to the viewer than the first predetermined reward. Can be configured to. The predetermined reward in the present embodiment includes various virtual / electronic rewards, for example, items (including coins, points, etc.) and the like. For example, the first predetermined reward is a predetermined item in a first quantity, and the second predetermined reward is a second quantity of the predetermined item that is larger than the first quantity. In this case, the probability that the second predetermined reward will be given may be configured to increase as the number of consecutive viewing days by a specific viewer of the live video provided by the specific distributor increases. For example, the second predetermined reward is not given while the number of continuous viewing days is less than the Nth day, and can be given after the Nth day or later. Such a configuration facilitates daily viewing of live video by a particular distributor through the selective granting of a first or second predetermined reward based on the number of consecutive viewing days.

In the present embodiment, the first predetermined reward is not limited to the total number of times of granting to all viewers for each distributor, and the second predetermined reward is for each distributor. The total number of grants to the viewer may be limited. For example, a second predetermined reward that limits the total number of grants is held by each distributor at a predetermined timing (for example, is granted to each distributor at the time of user registration of the live video distribution service), and then. The holding quantity of the second predetermined reward of each distributor is configured to decrease as the second predetermined reward is given to the viewer. Such a configuration enhances the rarity value of the second predetermined reward, which is of high value to the viewer, thus facilitating the early daily viewing of live video of a particular distributor. In addition, after the total number of times the second predetermined reward is granted by the popular distributor reaches the upper limit, the distributor (for example, the total number of times the second predetermined reward is given) does not reach the upper limit (for example). Watching live videos of (beginners) is promoted.

Next, a specific example of the video distribution server 10 of the present embodiment having such a function will be described. FIG. 3 illustrates the information managed in the user information table 411 in this example. The user information table 411 manages information about users of the live video distribution service, and as shown in the figure, is associated with a "user account" that identifies an individual user, and includes "basic information" including an account name, age, gender, and the like. , "Distribution history information" which is information about the distribution history of the live video, "Viewing history information" which is the information about the viewing history of the live video distributed by another user, and information about other users who this user is following. "Following user information", "follower information" which is information about other users (followers) who are following this user, "rank" indicating the rank of the user as a distributor, and determining rank up / down. "Rank meter value", which is a parameter value for this, "Number of coins held" indicating the number of virtual coins held in the live video distribution service, "Number of diamonds held" indicating the number of virtual diamonds held, Super Box It manages information such as "the number of super boxes owned" and "the number of hyper boxes owned" which is the number of possessions of. The super box and hyper box are a kind of reward boxes opened by the viewer during the distribution of live video, which will be described in detail later. In this example, 10 super boxes and 3 hyper boxes are given to the user when registering a new account for the live video distribution service.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the “rank” of the distributor in this example. As shown in the figure, in this example, there are six rank bands of "S", "A", "B", "C", "D" and "E", and "S", "A" and "E". Each of the five rank bands of "B", "C", and "D" has three ranks (for example, "+" in the alphabet indicating the rank band, such as "S +", "S", and "S-". It is composed of the rank with the addition of, the rank of the alphabet only, and the rank with "-" added to the alphabet). Further, the rank band of "E" is composed of one rank "E". That is, in this example, there are 16 ranks (3 × 5 + 1 = 16).

Further, in the rank band, the "S" side is the highest and the "E" side is the lowest. Further, in the ranks within the same rank band, the "+" side is the highest rank and the "-" side is the lowest rank. In this example, the user rank is set to "D-" as an initial value.

FIG. 5 illustrates the information managed in the distribution management table 412 in this example. The distribution management table 412 manages information related to the distribution of individual live videos, and as shown in the figure, is associated with a "distribution ID" that identifies individual distributions to identify the distributor of this distribution. "Account", "Delivery date and time", "Delivery time" indicating the duration of delivery, "Number of viewers (current value and maximum value)", "Number of comments" which is the number of comments entered by viewers, Viewers "Number of likes" which is the number of "likes" entered by, "item points" which are added according to the input of items by the viewer, and "delivery points" which are points given for this distribution. Manage information such as.

FIG. 6 illustrates the information managed in the viewer management table 413 for each distributor in this example. The viewer management table 413 for each distributor manages information about the viewer for each distributor, and as shown in the figure, a "distributor user account" for identifying the distributor and a "viewer user account" for identifying the viewer. In association with the combination of, the "last viewing date", which is the date when the corresponding viewer last watched the live video of the corresponding distributor, and the current number of consecutive viewing days of the live video of the distributor by the viewer. "Continuous viewing days", "Continuous viewing time" which is the continuous viewing time when the viewer is currently watching the live video of the distributor, and the viewer is currently viewing the live video of the distributor. If this is the case, the "comment non-input duration", which is the duration of no comment input by the viewer, and the opening of the reward box on the day (current date) of the viewer during the distribution of the live video of the distributor. Information such as the number of "boxes opened on the day" and the number of reward boxes opened during the period in which continuous viewing on a daily basis continues is managed.

In this example, the reward box is a reward that can be obtained by the viewer during the distribution of the live video, and there are three types of a normal box, a super box, and a hyper box. The reward box contains a predetermined number of coins, specifically, the normal box contains coins in the range of 2 to 10 coins, and the super box contains coins in the range of 20 to 30 coins. Included, the hyperbox contains coins in the range of 50-100 coins. The total number of times the super box and the hyper box are given to the viewer is limited for each distributor, and as described above, the number of each owned is managed in the user information table 411.

FIG. 7 illustrates the top screen 60 of the live video distribution service. As shown in the figure, the screen 60 includes a filter area 62 displaying "follow", "popularity", and "all", a list display area 64 displaying a list of live videos currently being distributed, and "distribution". It has a displayed distribution start button 66.

The filter area 62 is an area for setting filtering for the live video being distributed displayed in the list display area 64. Specifically, when "follow" is selected in the filter area 62, the live videos listed in the list display area 64 are narrowed down to the live videos of other users that the user is following. Similarly, when "popularity" is selected in the filter area 62, the live videos listed in the list display area 64 are live videos extracted according to predetermined extraction conditions for extracting popular videos (for example,). , The number of viewers (current value) is narrowed down to live videos, etc. that are above the threshold value). Further, when "all" is selected in the filter area 62, all the live moving images being distributed without filtering are displayed as a list.

In the list display area 64, a plurality of individual display areas 641 for displaying information about individual live moving images are arranged in two columns. The individual display area 641 displays, for example, a still image preset by the distributor of the live video, the account name of the distributor, the number of viewers (current value), and the like. The list display area 64 is configured so that the displayed individual display area 641 is switched by a flick operation / slide operation in the vertical direction or the like.

The distribution start button 66 is an object for the user to start distribution of the live video as a distributor. When the distribution start button 66 is selected by the user, distribution of the live video is started. Specifically, the image input through the camera of the user terminal 30 and the microphone of the user terminal 30 are also used. Transmission of the moving image composed of the input voice to the server 10 is started. In addition, a new record is created in the distribution management table 412 according to the start of distribution of the live video.

FIG. 8 illustrates a distributor screen 70 displayed on the distributor terminal 30 according to the selection of the distribution start button 66 (that is, the start of distribution of the live video). The screen 70 has a moving image display area 71 corresponding to the entire screen, a basic information display area 72 located in the upper left corner of the screen, an action information display area 73 located in the lower left corner of the screen, and a circle located in the center of the lower end of the screen. Has a delivery stop button 76 and.

The moving image display area 71 displays a live moving image to be distributed, that is, an image input via the camera of the distributor terminal 30. Since the distributor usually shoots the distributor himself / herself through the in-camera of the distributor terminal 30, the live video to be distributed includes the distributor himself / herself.

The basic information display area 72 displays the basic information of this distribution, specifically, the distributor information (profile image, etc.), the number of viewers of this distribution (current value), and the viewers for this distribution. Displays the number of "likes" entered by.

The action information display area 73 displays information about the action performed by the viewer. Specifically, in the area 73, a plurality of action objects 731, each of which corresponds to an individual action, are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. Will be done. The action information display area 73 is configured such that when a new action is performed by the viewer, the corresponding action object 731 is added to the lower side, and the existing action object 731 moves upward in order. The action information display area 73 is configured so that the displayed action object 731 is switched by a flick operation / slide operation in the vertical direction or the like. The action by the viewer displayed in the action information display area 73 includes entering a room (starting viewing), inputting a “like”, inputting a comment, and inputting an item.

The delivery stop button 76 is an object for the distributor to stop the delivery of the live video. When the distribution stop button 76 is selected by the distributor, the distribution of the live video (transmission of the live video from the distributor terminal 30 to the server 10) is stopped.

FIG. 9 illustrates a viewer screen 80 displayed on the viewer terminal 30. For example, when an arbitrary live video is selected by the viewer via the list display area 64 of the top screen 60, the viewer screen 80 for viewing the selected live video is displayed on the viewer terminal 30. .. As shown in the figure, the screen 80 has a moving image display area 81, a basic information display area 82, and an action information display area 83, similarly to the distributor screen 70 described above. Further, the viewer screen 80 has a comment input area 84, a “like” button 85 on which a heart mark is displayed, and an item input button 86 on which a gift pattern is displayed at the lower end of the screen. In addition, the viewer screen 80 has a box object 87 having the appearance of a box and a remaining time display area 88 for displaying the remaining time until the reward box can be opened in a countdown format in the upper right corner of the screen.

The comment input area 84 is an area for the viewer to input a comment. When the viewer inputs a comment through the area 84, the action objects 731 and 831 corresponding to the input comment are displayed on the distributor screen 70 of the distributor terminal 30 and the viewer screen 80 of each viewer terminal 30. It is added to the action information display areas 73 and 83, respectively. In the action objects 731 and 831 corresponding to the comment, the comment itself (text) is displayed together with the account name of the viewer who input the comment. When a comment is input, the number of comments in the distribution management table 412 is updated (1 addition).

The like button 85 is an object for the viewer to input a “like” to the distributor. When the button 85 is selected by the viewer, a "like" is input, and action objects 731 and 831 corresponding to the "like" are added to the action information display areas 73 and 83. In the action objects 731 and 831 corresponding to the "like", the account name of the viewer who entered the "like" and the text indicating that the "like" has been performed are displayed. Further, when "Like" is input, a predetermined visual effect (for example, an animation effect in which a heart-shaped object is displayed so as to flow from the lower side to the upper side of the screen) is displayed in the moving image display areas 71 and 81. Will be added. Further, when the "like" is input, the "number of likes" in the distribution management table 412 is updated (1 addition).

The item input button 86 is an object for the viewer to input an item. When the button 86 is selected by the viewer, the item selection screen 200 illustrated in FIG. 10 is superimposed on the viewer screen 80. As illustrated, the screen 200 lists a plurality of individual display areas 202, each displaying information about an item. The individual display area 202 displays an image corresponding to the item and the number of coins required for inputting the item.

In this example, a plurality of items that can be input by the viewer are predetermined, and the number of coins as the price (value) of each item is preset. The item selection screen 200 displays a list of a plurality of items that can be input. When any item is selected by the viewer via the item selection screen 200, the selected item is input.

When the item is input, the action objects 731 and 831 corresponding to the item input are added to the action information display areas 73 and 83. The action objects 731 and 831 corresponding to the input of the item display the name of the input item together with the account name of the viewer who input the item. Further, when an item is input, a visual effect corresponding to the input item is added to the moving image display areas 71 and 81. Further, when an item is input, item points corresponding to the number of coins of the input item (for example, the larger the number of coins, the larger the points) are given to this distribution, and in the distribution management table 412, It will be added to the item points of the corresponding delivery. Further, when an item is input, the number of coins of the input item is decremented from the number of coins held by the corresponding user (viewer who input the item) in the user information table 411.

FIG. 11 illustrates a box detailed information display screen 90 that is overlaid on the viewer screen 80 according to the selection of the box object 87. The screen 90 displays information about the reward box that can be acquired by the viewer, and as shown, displays the box object 91 having the appearance of the box and the remaining time until the reward box can be opened in a countdown format. It has a remaining time display area 92, a box holding status display area 93 for displaying the number of each of the distributor's super box and hyper box, and a box combo information display area 94 for displaying information about the box combo. Further, below the remaining time display area 92, the remaining number of reward boxes that the viewer can open on the day is displayed to the distributor. In this example, for one distributor, one viewer can open up to two reward boxes per day. Further, an explanation regarding the specifications of the reward box is displayed below the box combo information display area 94.

In this example, the box combo is managed for each combination of distributor and viewer, and is defined as the continuous opening of the reward box during the continuous daily viewing of the distributor's live video. The number of times the item is opened is the number of combos.

Further, in this example, the type of the reward box given to the viewer is set based on the combination of the number of continuous viewing days and the number of combos. Specifically, when the number of consecutive viewing days is "2 days" and the number of combos is "4" (that is, after viewing for two consecutive days and opening the two reward boxes on the first day, the second day , When opening the second reward box of the day), a super box is given, and when the number of consecutive viewing days is "4 days" and the number of combos is "8" (that is, 4 consecutive days) After opening the two reward boxes on the 1st to 3rd days, the hyperbox will be given on the 4th day (when the second reward box on that day is opened). Then, for combinations other than these two (number of continuous viewing days and number of combos), a normal box is set.

FIG. 12 is for explaining the transition of the number of continuous viewing days and the number of combos (the number of times the box is opened) when the viewer opens the super box and the hyper box (it can also be said to be the procedure for opening the super box and the hyper box). It is a figure of. As shown in the figure, on the first day of continuous viewing, the reward boxes opened twice are normal boxes. Then, on the second day of continuous viewing, the reward box opened the first time (the number of combos is 3) becomes a normal box, while the reward box opened the second time (the number of combos is 4) becomes a super box. .. In addition, on the third day of continuous viewing, the reward boxes opened twice are normal boxes. Then, on the 4th day of continuous viewing, the reward box opened the first time (the number of combos is 7) becomes a normal box, while the reward box opened the second time (the number of combos is 8) becomes a hyper box. .. All reward boxes opened after this will be normal boxes.

The box combo information display area 94 displays the correspondence between the number of combos and the type of reward box. FIG. 13 illustrates the display contents in the box combo information display area 94. As shown in the figure, the box combo information display area 94 corresponds to a reward box that has already been opened or is opened this time, and has a first box object 942A having the appearance of a filled box, and will be opened in the future. A second box object 942B, which corresponds to the planned reward box and has the appearance of an unfilled box, is arranged side by side. Further, these first and second box objects 942A and B are arranged so that the number of combos increases from left to right, and the number of combos corresponding to the lower side of each is displayed. Further, as shown in the figure, the currently opened object 941 having a pin shape is arranged on the upper side of the first box object 942A corresponding to the reward box to be opened this time (next). Further, the first and second box objects 942A and B have an appearance corresponding to the type of the corresponding reward box, and specifically, the first and second box objects 942A corresponding to the super box. , B has one star-shaped object added to the upper side of the box, and the first and second box objects 942A and B corresponding to the hyperbox have two star-shaped objects added to the upper side of the box. There is.

The box combo information display area 94 displays information for four combos at a time (that is, four first / second box objects 942A and B), and the display range is switched by a flick operation / slide operation in the left-right direction. It is configured as follows. For example, in FIG. 13, the inside of the solid line frame is the initial display range in the box combo information display area 94, and by switching the display range, the inside of the broken line frame is also displayed. Further, in this example, the range that can be displayed in the box combo information display area 94 includes information for 8 combos including the current opening, in addition to the number of opened combos. In the example of FIG. 13, since the reward box has not been opened yet (the number of combos corresponding to this opening is 1), information in the range of 1 to 8 combos is displayed in the box combo information display area 94. Will be done.

Further, FIG. 13 corresponds to the display content at the start of viewing on the first day of continuous viewing when the viewer illustrated in FIG. 12 opens the super box and the hyper box, and as described above, "4. At the position of "combo", a second box object 942B having the appearance of a super box is arranged, and at the position of "8 combo", a second box object 942B having the appearance of a hyper box is arranged. ing. The viewer can know the timing (number of combos) at which the super box / hyper box can be acquired through the display contents of the box combo information display area 94.

FIG. 14 illustrates the display contents of the box combo information display area 94 on the second day of continuous viewing when the two reward boxes are opened on the first day of continuous viewing from the state of FIG. In this case, as shown, the opened object 943 is arranged above the first box object 942A corresponding to the opened reward boxes (1 combo and 2 combo). Further, since this opening corresponds to the third combo, the opening object 941 is arranged above the first box object 942A of the third combo, and the displayable range in the box combo information display area 94 is 10. It has expanded to a combo. Further, since the reward box is opened according to the opening procedure illustrated in FIG. 12, the super box can be opened in the 4th combo and the hyper box can be opened in the 8th combo, as in the state of FIG. Become.

Here, in this example, if the distributor does not have a super box / hyper box (the number of possessions is 0), the viewer cannot open these types of reward boxes, so that the box combo information display area 94 It is also reflected in the display contents in. FIG. 15 illustrates the display contents of the box combo information display area 94 at the start of viewing on the first day of continuous viewing when the distributor does not have a super box. In this case, as shown, the second box object 942B arranged at the "4 combo" position does not have the appearance of a super box, but has the appearance of a normal box. If the distributor does not have a hyperbox, a second box object 942B having the appearance of a normal box is arranged even at the position of "8 combo". Further, even if the distributor does not have the super box / hyper box due to the opening of the super box / hyper box by another viewer during the distribution of the live video, the box combo information display area 94 may be used. It is reflected in the displayed contents.

Further, in this example, the viewer did not open the reward box by the opening procedure illustrated in FIG. 12 (that is, the viewing was continuously viewed on a daily basis, but the number of opened reward boxes was 0 or 1. Since there is a day), the viewer cannot open the super box / hyper box, so that the display content in the box combo information display area 94 is also reflected. FIG. 16 illustrates the display content of the box combo information display area 94 at the start of viewing on the second day of continuous viewing when the number of opened reward boxes on the first day of continuous viewing is 1. In this case, as shown in the figure, the reward boxes for the second and subsequent combos are all normal boxes. In this way, the viewer can know the type of reward box that can be opened in the future through the box combo information display area 94.

Here, the operation related to opening the reward box will be described. FIG. 17 is a flow diagram illustrating a process executed by the server 10 in response to the start of viewing of the live video by the user (viewer) (that is, the display of the viewer screen 80). The process illustrated in FIG. 17 is executed individually for each viewer.

When the viewing of the live video is started, the server 10 first updates the number of continuous viewing days and the final viewing date as shown in the figure (step S100). As described above, the number of continuous viewing days and the final viewing date are managed in the viewer management table 413 for each distributor. In the update of the number of continuous viewing days, specifically, the previous distribution date of the distributor (specified by referring to the distribution history information in the user information table 411) matches the last viewing date before the update of the viewer. In this case, it is judged that continuous viewing on a daily basis is continued, and 1 is added to the number of continuous viewing days, but the previous distribution date of the distributor and the last viewing date before the update of the viewer do not match. (The distributor is delivering after the last viewing date of the viewer.) In that case, it is judged that the continuous viewing on a daily basis is not continued, and the initial value "1" is set for the number of continuous viewing days. Will be done. In the update of the last viewing date, specifically, the current date is set on the last viewing date.

Then, as long as the number of opened reward boxes on the day does not exceed the upper limit (2 in this example) (NO in step S110), the server 10 has a duration of no comment input by the viewer for 2 minutes or more, or Wait for the continuous viewing time to reach 7 minutes or more (NO in step S120 and NO in step S130). During this standby, the reward box can be opened in the remaining time display area 88 of the viewer screen 80 (and the remaining time display area 92 of the box detailed information display screen 90) according to the passage of the continuous viewing time. The remaining time until is counted down. As described above, the duration of no comment input and the continuous viewing time are managed in the viewer management table 413 for each distributor.

Then, when the continuous viewing time reaches 2 minutes before the continuous viewing time reaches 7 minutes (YES in step S120), the server 10 suspends the continuous viewing time count (that is, the reward). Pause the countdown for the remaining time until the box can be opened) (step S140). The suspension is continued while the comment is not input by the viewer (NO in step S150). While the continuous viewing time count is paused, a display prompting the input of a comment is performed on the box detailed information display screen 90. After that, when the comment is input by the viewer (YES in step S150), the server 10 resumes counting the continuous viewing time (step S155), and returns to step S120.

Then, when the continuous viewing time reaches 7 minutes (YES in step S130), the server 10 waits for the reward box to be opened until 20 seconds elapse (NO in step S170 and step S190). NO).

FIG. 18 illustrates a box opening screen 210 that is overlaid on the viewer screen 80 as the continuous viewing time reaches 7 minutes. In the center of the screen 210, a box object 212 for opening the reward box and obtaining a reward is arranged. Further, as shown in the figure, a countdown display of the time limit (20 seconds) until the reward box is opened is displayed below the object 212. The viewer can open the reward box by inputting an operation to select the box object 212 within the time limit. In this way, by setting a time limit for opening the reward box, the viewer is encouraged to actually watch the live video as compared with the case where such a time limit is not set.

Then, when the box object 212 of the box opening screen 210 is selected and the reward box is opened (YES in step S170), the server 10 grants the viewer a number of coins corresponding to the type of the box (step). S180). Specifically, if the reward box is a normal box, coins in the range of 2 to 10 coins are given, and if the reward box is a super box, coins in the range of 20 to 30 coins are given, and the reward box is In the case of a hyperbox, coins in the range of 50 to 100 coins will be awarded. The specific number of coins to be awarded is set according to a predetermined rule (for example, randomly) so as to be within these ranges. In response to the awarding of coins to the viewer, the number of coins held by the corresponding user (viewer) is updated in the user information table 411. In addition, the number of open boxes and the number of box combos on the day of the viewer management table 413 for each distributor are updated according to the opening of the reward box. When the type of reward box is super box / hyper box, the number of super boxes / hyper boxes owned by the corresponding distributor is updated in the user information table 411.

When the viewer is given coins (step S180) or the time limit of 20 seconds elapses without the reward box being opened (YES in step S190), the process returns to step S110. Then, when the number of opened reward boxes on the day exceeds the upper limit value (YES in step S110), the process is completed, and when the upper limit value is not exceeded (NO in step S110), the comment by the viewer is made again. It waits for the uninput duration to be 2 minutes or more, or the continuous viewing time to be 7 minutes or more. When the number of opened reward boxes on the day exceeds the upper limit, that fact is displayed in the box object 87 and / or the remaining time display area 88 of the viewer screen 80.

The operation related to opening the reward box has been described above, and then the operation when the distributor ends the distribution will be described. As described above, when the distributor selects the distribution stop button 76 on the distributor screen 70, the distribution of the live video ends. When the distribution of the live video is completed, the server 10 sets a distribution point for the distribution. In this example, distribution points are calculated based on the number of viewers (maximum value), the number of likes, the number of comments, and the item points. The distribution points are configured so that the larger the number of viewers (maximum value), the number of likes, the number of comments, and the item points, the greater the number. The calculated distribution points are registered in the distribution management table 412.

Further, in this example, the rank of the day is determined (updated) based on the distribution points acquired by the user on the previous day. FIG. 19 is a flow chart illustrating a process executed by the server 10 when updating the rank of each user. These processes are performed daily at midnight (eg, 3 am daily).

First, the server 10 updates the rank meter value of each user as shown in the figure (step S300). FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the update rule of the rank meter value. As shown in the figure, in this example, the rank meter value fluctuates based on the ranking of the distribution points acquired by the user on the previous day in the rank band to which the user belongs. The distribution points acquired by a specific user on the previous day are calculated by referring to the distributor user account, the distribution date and time, and the distribution points in the distribution management table 412. When the user performs a plurality of distributions in one day, the distribution points acquired in each of the plurality of distributions are added up.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, the rank meter value update rule is as follows. First, when the ranking of distribution points in the rank band is included in the top 10%, the fluctuation of the rank meter value is "+2". (Increase by 2 points). Similarly, the variation when the ranking is included in the top 11 to 30% (the remaining 20% excluding the top 10% from the top 30%) is "+1", and the ranking is the middle 30% (top 31). The fluctuation when it is included in (~ 60%) is "± 0" (no increase or decrease), and the fluctuation when it is included in the lower 40% is "-1" (decrease by 1 point). If the previous day's delivery is not performed, the fluctuation of the rank meter value will be "-1" regardless of the ranking in the rank band.

In step S300, the rank meter value of each user is updated according to the update rule illustrated in FIG. If the user has a negative rank meter value and the fluctuation of the rank meter value this time is increased (specifically, +2 or +1), the rank meter value is cleared to 0 and then increased. You may let it. That is, for example, when the current fluctuation of the user whose current value of the rank meter value is "-1" is "+2", the rank meter value is increased by 2 after clearing to 0, and the rank meter value after the fluctuation is It becomes "+2" (instead of "+1"). By doing so, even a user having a negative rank meter value (for example, a user having a low distribution frequency) can increase the rank meter value at once, so that the distribution of the live video is promoted.

After updating the rank meter value of each user, the server 10 then updates the rank based on the updated rank meter value (step S310). FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the correspondence between the updated contents of the rank and the required rank meter value. As shown in the figure, first, the rank meter value required for rank-up across rank bands (in other words, when rank-up from the highest rank in each rank band) is +4. That is, a user belonging to the highest rank (for example, A +) in each rank band is ranked up to the lowest rank (for example, S−) in the rank band immediately above when the rank meter value becomes +4. Further, the rank meter value required for rank-up within the same rank band (in other words, when rank-up from the middle or lowest rank in each rank band) is +2. That is, a user belonging to the middle or lowest rank (for example, B or B-) in each rank band has a rank immediately above the same rank band (for example, B + or B) when the rank meter value becomes +2. ) To rank up.

Similarly, as illustrated in FIG. 21, the rank meter value required when downgrading within the same rank band (in other words, when downgrading from the highest or middle rank in each rank band) is -2. That is, a user belonging to the highest or middle rank (for example, B + or B) in each rank band has a rank immediately below the same rank band (for example, B or B) when the rank meter value becomes -2. Rank down to-). In addition, the rank meter value required when downgrading across rank bands is -6. That is, a user belonging to the lowest rank (for example, A−) in each rank band is ranked down to the highest rank (for example, B +) in the rank band immediately below when the rank meter value reaches −6. As described above, in this example, the rank up / down across the rank bands has a larger absolute value of the required rank meter value than the rank up / down within the same rank band. As a result, a rapid rank up / down in a short period of time is suppressed.

In step S310, the rank is updated based on the rank meter value according to the correspondence relationship illustrated in FIG. The rank meter value of the user whose rank has been updated (the user whose rank has been increased / decreased) is cleared to 0.

FIG. 22 illustrates a rank meter object 100 that displays a user's rank meter value. The object 100 is arranged, for example, on a profile screen or the like that displays basic information of the user. As shown in the figure, the rank meter object 100 has a needle object 102 having a needle-shaped shape and a scale object 104 having an alphabetic C-shaped shape that opens downward. Below the needle object 102, the user's current rank (“A rank” in the example of FIG. 22) is displayed. The needle object 102 is configured to swing (rotate) to the right when the rank meter value increases, and to swing to the left when the rank meter value decreases. The needle object 102 in FIG. 22 is in an upright state (pointing to the 12 o'clock direction), and corresponds to a state in which the rank meter value is 0. Further, the needle object 102 tilts to the right as the rank meter value increases in the positive direction, and tilts to the left as the rank meter value decreases in the negative direction. A rank-up area 1041 corresponding to the rank meter value required for rank-up is set on the lower right side of the scale object 104, and a rank meter required for rank-down is also set on the lower left side of the scale object 104. The rank down area 1042 corresponding to the value is set. The user can grasp the current status of the rank meter value for rank up / down through the rank meter object 100.

Further, in this example, a diamond, which is a reward for the user as a distributor, is given based on the distribution time and rank (rank on the previous day) of the previous day. FIG. 23 is a flow diagram illustrating a process executed by the server 10 when assigning a diamond to each distributor. These processes are executed at midnight every day, for example, when the rank of each user illustrated in FIG. 19 is updated, and are executed at a time before the processes (for example, midnight every day).

First, the server 10 calculates the delivery time of each user on the previous day as shown in the figure (step S400). Specifically, the delivery time of the previous day of a specific user is calculated by referring to the distributor user account of the distribution management table 412 and the distribution date and time. When the user performs a plurality of distributions in one day, the distribution times of the plurality of distributions are added up.

Subsequently, the server 10 assigns each user a number of diamonds based on the calculated delivery time and the reference number of diamonds (step S410). Specifically, each user is given a number of diamonds obtained by multiplying the calculated delivery time by the reference number of diamonds. The reference diamond number is preset for each rank so that the higher the rank, the larger the reference diamond number, and the reference diamond number corresponding to the rank of the previous day of each user is applied. When a diamond is given to the user, the number of diamonds held in the user information table 411 is updated. In this example, diamonds can be exchanged for coins or real currency.

In the above example, the type of reward box given to the viewer is set based on the combination of the number of continuous viewing days and the number of combos, but in the other example of the present embodiment, it is based only on the number of combos. Is set. Further, in still another example of the present embodiment, the box combo is not managed, and the type of reward box given to the viewer is only the number of continuous viewing days (or a parameter other than the number of combos in addition to this). Set based on.

The video distribution server 10 of the present embodiment described above rewards the specific viewer based on at least the number of consecutive viewing days by the specific viewer of the live video provided by the specific distributor (for example, a reward box (for example, a reward box). Since a predetermined number of coins)) are given, the viewer is encouraged to watch the live video of a specific distributor every day, and as a result, the distributor of the live video is assisted in acquiring fans.

The processes and procedures described herein are implemented by software, hardware, or any combination thereof, other than those expressly described. For example, the processes and procedures described herein are realized by implementing logic corresponding to the processes and procedures on a medium such as an integrated circuit, a volatile memory, a non-volatile memory, or a magnetic disk. Further, the processes and procedures described in the present specification can be implemented as a computer program corresponding to the processes and procedures and executed by various computers.

Even if it is explained that the processes and procedures described herein are performed by a single device, software, component, module, such processes or procedures are performed by multiple devices, multiple software, multiple devices. Can be executed by a component of, and / or multiple modules. The software and hardware elements described herein can also be achieved by integrating them into fewer components or by breaking them down into more components.

In the present specification, when the components of the invention are described as either one or more, or even if they are described without limitation to either one or more, they should be understood separately in the context. Except for, the component may be either singular or plural.

10 Video distribution server 11 Computer processor 15 Storage (storage device)
20 Communication network 30 User terminal 41 Information storage management unit 43 Basic function control unit 45 Video distribution control unit 60 Top screen 70 Distributor screen 80 Viewer screen 90 Box detailed information display screen 94 Box combo information display area 100 Rank meter object 200 Item selection screen 210 Box opening screen

Claims (13)

A system for delivering live video with one or more computer processors.
The one or more computer processors depend on the execution of readable instructions.
The process of distributing live video provided by the distributor to multiple viewers,
During the distribution of the live video, the process of giving a predetermined reward to the viewer is executed.
The process of granting the predetermined reward is based on at least the number of consecutive viewing days by a specific viewer of the live video provided by the specific distributor during the distribution of the live video provided by the specific distributor. Including giving the prescribed reward to the viewers of
system. The process of granting the predetermined reward includes granting the predetermined reward so that the larger the number of continuous viewing days, the higher the value to the viewer.
The system of claim 1. The process of granting the predetermined reward is performed to the specific viewer in response to the continuous viewing time of the live video provided by the specific distributor by the specific viewer reaching the first threshold value. Including giving the prescribed reward
The system of claim 1 or 2. The process of granting the predetermined reward is the specific viewing within a predetermined time after the continuous viewing time of the live video provided by the specific distributor by the specific viewer reaches the first threshold value. Including giving the predetermined reward to the specific viewer in response to an input operation by the person.
The system of claim 3. The one or more computer processors further execute a process of presenting predetermined input information input by the viewer to the distributor and other viewers during the distribution of the live video provided by the distributor.
The process of granting the predetermined reward suspends the counting of the continuous viewing time by the specific viewer while the continuous non-input time of the predetermined input information by the specific viewer is equal to or longer than the second threshold value. Including doing,
The system of claim 3 or 4. The process of granting the predetermined reward is performed after granting the predetermined reward to the specific viewer in response to the continuous viewing time by the specific viewer reaching the first threshold value. The continuous viewing time by the specific viewer includes the provision of the predetermined reward to the specific viewer again in response to reaching the first threshold value again.
The system according to any one of claims 3 to 5. In the process of granting the predetermined reward, the larger the number of times the predetermined reward is granted during the period in which the specific viewer continues to continuously watch the live video provided by the specific distributor, the more the viewer. Including giving the prescribed reward so that the value of
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 6. The process of granting the predetermined reward is the predetermined number of days for continuous viewing of the live video provided by the specific distributor by the specific viewer and the predetermined period during which the daily continuous viewing by the specific viewer continues. Including giving the predetermined reward to the specific viewer based on the combination of the number of times the reward is given and the above-mentioned reward.
The system of claim 7. The process of granting the predetermined reward provides information on the value of the predetermined reward to be granted in the future number of grants of the predetermined reward during the period in which continuous daily viewing by the specific viewer continues. Including presenting to the particular viewer
The system of claim 7 or 8. The process of granting the predetermined reward is
Granting the viewer a first predetermined reward or a second predetermined reward that is more valuable to the viewer than the first predetermined reward, and
The probability of being granted the second predetermined reward includes increasing the number of consecutive viewing days of the live video provided by the specific distributor by the specific viewer.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 9. The first predetermined reward is not limited to the total number of times given to all viewers for each distributor.
The second predetermined reward is limited to the total number of times given to all viewers for each distributor.
The system of claim 10. A method for delivering live video, run by one or more computers.
Steps to distribute live video provided by the distributor to multiple viewers,
A step of giving a predetermined reward to the viewer during the distribution of the live video is provided.
The step of awarding the predetermined reward is based on at least the number of consecutive viewing days of the live video provided by the specific distributor by a specific viewer during the distribution of the live video provided by the specific distributor. Including giving the prescribed reward to the viewers of
Method. A program for delivering live video
To the one or more computers, depending on what is being done on the one or more computers.
The process of distributing live video provided by the distributor to multiple viewers,
During the distribution of the live video, the process of giving a predetermined reward to the viewer is executed.
The process of granting the predetermined reward is based on at least the number of consecutive viewing days by a specific viewer of the live video provided by the specific distributor during the distribution of the live video provided by the specific distributor. Including giving the prescribed reward to the viewers of
program.

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