JP2021153300A - System, method, and program for distributing live moving image - Google Patents

Abstract

To promote viewing of a live moving image.SOLUTION: A moving image distribution server 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention provides a user via a user terminal 30 with a live moving image distribution service for distribution and viewing of a live moving image. The server 10 associates a tag input by a user viewing the live moving image with the live moving image and, on the basis of the associated tag, presents information on the live moving image that is being distributed, thus enabling the user to be informed of a current content (topic) of the live moving image that is being distributed, via information based on the tag input by the actual viewer.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a system, a method, and a program for distributing a live moving image.

Conventionally, various services for distributing live moving images have been provided (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below). In such a service, users including ordinary people can typically distribute live videos as distributors, and provide viewers with live videos of various topics.

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However, with the conventional live video distribution service, the current content (topic) cannot be understood until the viewing of the live video is started. This is less of a problem for regular viewers, but can make it difficult for new users to casually start watching live video. If it is difficult to acquire new viewers, the motivation for the distribution of the live video will be lowered, and the activation of the service will be hindered.

One of the objects of the embodiment of the present invention is to promote the viewing of live moving images. 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 moving images, wherein the one or more computer processors respond to execution of readable instructions. , The process of presenting information about the live video being delivered to the user and the process of managing the tag association with the live video are executed, and the process of managing the association is viewing the first live video. The process of presenting includes associating a first tag entered by the first user of the Including presenting.

A method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a method for delivering a live video executed by one or more computers, and includes a step of presenting information about the live video being delivered to a user and a live concert. The step of managing the association of the tag with the video is provided, and the step of managing the association includes the first tag input by the first user who is watching the first live video and the first live video. The presented steps include presenting information about the live video being delivered, at least based on the associated tag.

The program according to one embodiment of the present invention is a program for distributing a live moving image, and is being distributed to the one or more computers depending on the execution on the one or more computers. The process of presenting information about the video to the user, the process of managing the tag association with the live video, and the process of managing the association are performed by the first user who is watching the first live video. The first tag entered by is associated with the first live video, and the presenting process includes presenting information about the live video being delivered, at least based on the associated tag. ..

Various embodiments of the present invention facilitate viewing of live moving images.

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 tag management table 413. The figure which illustrates the top screen 60. The figure which illustrates the delivery screen 70. The figure which illustrates the viewing screen 80. The figure which illustrates the item selection screen 200. The flow diagram which illustrates the process which a server 10 executes in response to the input of a tag. The figure which illustrates the display content of the individual display area 641. The figure which illustrates the top screen 60 when "topic" is selected in the selection area 62. The figure which illustrates the display content of the individual display area 642. FIG. 5 is a flow chart illustrating a process executed by the server 10 in response to the start of viewing of a live video by an arbitrary user (entrance to distribution). The flow diagram which illustrates the process which a server 10 executes at the time of 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 flow diagram which illustrates the process which a server 10 executes at the time of giving a diamond. The figure which illustrates the top screen 60A in another example. The figure which illustrates the moving image list screen 90 by tag. The figure which exemplifies the content of the content which is automatically posted to an external SNS.

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 video 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 personal computer, a wearable device, 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 video distribution server 10 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the functions of the video 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, in the main memory 12. 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 tag management table 413 that manages information about tags associated with the live video.

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, user management (for example, updating of the user information table 411, etc.) 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 a live video provided by a 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 present information about the live video being distributed to the user. For example, the video distribution control unit 45 is configured to transmit screen data or control data of the screen including information about the live video being distributed to the user terminal 30. Information about the live video being distributed is obtained by referring to, for example, the distribution management table 412 or the like.

Further, the video distribution control unit 45 is configured to execute various processes related to management of tag association with the live video. For example, the video distribution control unit 45 is configured to associate a tag input by a user (viewer) who is watching a live video with the live video. The tag in the present embodiment is typically configured as information including a character string, and contributes to the classification of live moving images. The correspondence between the live moving image and the tag associated with the live moving image is managed in, for example, the tag management table 413.

Further, in the present embodiment, the video distribution control unit 45 is configured to present information about the live video being distributed based on at least the associated tag. For example, the information about the live video being distributed may be configured to include information about a tag associated with the live video or information processed based on the tag. Also, for example, information about a live video being delivered may be configured as a list of live videos extracted or sorted based on the associated tag.

As described above, the video distribution server 10 in the present embodiment associates the tag input by the user who is watching the live video with the live video, and also provides information about the live video being distributed based on the associated tag. By presenting, the user can know the current content (topic) of the live video being distributed by the information based on the tag input by the actual viewer. As a result, for example, it becomes easier for a new user to start watching the live video, and the viewing of the live video is promoted.

In the present embodiment, the state of the tag associated with the live moving image may be managed. For example, the video distribution control unit 45 manages tags whose elapsed time from being associated is within a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes) as tags in a predetermined state, and at least based on the tags in the predetermined state. It may be configured to present information about the live video being delivered (eg, excluding tags that have been associated for more than a given amount of time). A tag in a predetermined state can be said to be a tag or the like that is currently valid (valid at that time) with a relatively short elapsed time since it was input, and the predetermined time can also be said to be the valid time of the tag. .. Such a configuration is based on, for example, a tag that is no longer suitable for the current content of the live video, as it excludes tags that have been entered for a long time when presenting information about the live video being delivered. Information is suppressed from being presented.

Further, the moving image distribution control unit 45 may be configured to limit the number of tags in the predetermined state associated with one live moving image. For example, the video distribution control unit 45 is configured to make it impossible (reject) to associate a new tag while the number of tags in a predetermined state associated with a specific live video is the upper limit. NS. Such a configuration can prevent the number of tags from becoming excessively large, and as a result, prevent the function of the tags as a classification of live video from being impaired.

Further, the moving image distribution control unit 45 may be configured to limit the number of tags that can be associated with one live moving image within a predetermined time. For example, the video distribution control unit 45 makes it impossible (rejects) to associate a new tag while the number of tags associated with a specific live video from the present to a predetermined time ago is the upper limit. It is composed of. Such a configuration can prevent the number of tags from becoming excessively large, and as a result, prevent the function of the tags as a classification of live video from being impaired.

Further, the moving image distribution control unit 45 may be configured to limit the number of tags that can be associated with one live moving image by one user within a predetermined time. For example, the video distribution control unit 45 makes it impossible to associate a new tag with a specific live video while the number of tags associated with the specific live video by a specific user from the present to a predetermined time ago is the upper limit value (. Reject). For example, if the number of tags that can be associated within a predetermined time is limited to "1", the continuous input of tags by one user is restricted (it is necessary to leave a predetermined time interval). You can also say. Such a configuration prevents the tags associated with the live video from being biased towards the tags entered by a particular user.

Further, in the present embodiment, the users who can input the tag may be restricted. For example, the video distribution control unit 45 may be configured to limit users who can input tags based on at least a predetermined attribute possessed by the user. For example, users who can input tags are limited to users whose level is equal to or higher than a predetermined value. Further, for example, a user who can input a tag may be limited to a user who has a predetermined relationship with a user (distributor) who distributes a live video (for example, a member of a group supporting the distributor). Predetermined attributes are managed, for example, in the user information table 411. Such a configuration suppresses deterioration of tag quality through restrictions on the users who can input.

Further, the video distribution control unit 45 may be configured to accept comments input via the viewing screen for viewing the live video and also accept tags input via the viewing screen. The comment entered is typically displayed on the viewing screen of each viewer. In this case, the viewing screen is a predetermined area where a character string can be input, and the character string input in the first state is recognized as a comment, while the character string input in the second state is. It may be configured to have the predetermined area recognized as a tag. The switching between the first and second states may be performed in response to an operation input by the user, or may be performed without the operation input by the user. Such a configuration makes it possible to input a tag in the same operation as the operation of inputting a comment, and as a result, good operability regarding the input of the tag is realized.

In the present embodiment, the information about the live video being delivered presented to the user includes various types of information. For example, the video distribution control unit 45 may be configured to present a list of tags associated with each of the plurality of live videos being distributed. In this case, the tag list may be configured such that the tag with the largest number of associated live videos is prioritized (eg, placed at the top of the list). Such a configuration makes it possible to easily inform the user of the content (topic) of the live video in the entire live video distribution service.

In addition, the information about the live video being delivered presented to the user includes a list of live videos. For example, the video distribution control unit 45 may be configured to present a list of live video being distributed, at least based on tags associated with each of the plurality of live video being distributed. For example, the list may be configured as a list in which tags associated with a plurality of live videos being distributed are arranged in chronological order together with corresponding live videos (associated live videos). The list can also be referred to as a tag timeline, for example, each time a new tag is associated with any live video, the new tag is added to the list along with the corresponding live video. Such a configuration makes it possible to inform the user of the tag and the corresponding live video in chronological order.

Further, for example, the video distribution control unit 45 is a list of live videos composed of a plurality of live videos associated with a specific tag (for example, a tag specified by a user or a tag automatically specified). Can be configured to present. Such a configuration improves the searchability of a live video associated with, for example, a particular tag (eg, a tag that the user is interested in).

In addition, the video distribution control unit 45 sets the viewing screen for viewing the specific live video in response to the start of viewing by any user of the specific live video via the list of live videos based on the above-mentioned tags. , The list of the live video may be configured to give a predetermined notification regarding the tag corresponding to the particular live video. For example, the predetermined notification includes a notification by the user regarding the start of viewing via the corresponding tag. Also, for example, a given notification includes a notification about a user who associates the corresponding tag with the particular live video. Such a configuration enables notification in response to the start of viewing the live video via the tag, and as a result, can facilitate the input of the tag by the viewer.

Further, the video distribution control unit 45 corresponds to the specific live video in the list of the live video in response to the start of viewing by any user of the specific live video via the list of live videos based on the above-mentioned tag. The tag to be associated with the particular live video may be configured to increase the value of a given parameter of the user. The predetermined parameter may be configured, for example, as the number of other users who have started watching the live video via the tag associated with the user. For example, the basic function control unit 43 may be configured to set rankings based on the values of these predetermined parameters. Such a configuration can improve the gameplay of tag association and, as a result, facilitate the input of tags by the viewer.

Further, the video distribution control unit 45 automatically posts the posting content introducing the live video to a predetermined SNS in association with the tag to the live video (for example, before / after the association). Can be configured as Posting content includes tags that are associated with live videos. For example, the video distribution control unit 45 includes the tag as a hashtag and transfers the posting content in which a link to the live video to be introduced is set to an SNS such as Twitter (registered trademark) or Instagram (registered trademark). It is configured to post automatically. The automatic posting is executed through a confirmation operation by the user or without the confirmation operation. Such a configuration supports the spread of live video via SNS.

Further, the video distribution control unit 45 may be configured to associate a tag input by a user who is watching a live video with a user (distributor) who distributes the live video in addition to the live video. The tag associated with the distributor can be managed, for example, in the user information table 411 and displayed on a predetermined screen (for example, a screen for displaying the profile of the distributor). Such a configuration makes it possible to utilize the tag input by the viewer as a part of the distributor's attribute (profile).

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, "Family information" which is information about the family to which this user is a member of the family, "Rank" indicating the rank of the user as a distributor, "Rank meter value" which is a parameter value for determining rank up / down, and "Number of coins held" indicating the number of virtual coins held in the live video distribution service. , "Number of diamonds held", which also indicates the number of virtual diamonds held, "Tag point information", which is information about tag points (predetermined parameters) that increase according to the input of tags as a viewer, as a distributor It manages information such as "tag information" which is information about a tag input by a viewer during distribution of a live video of the user, and "classification text" which is a classification as a distributor set by the user himself / herself.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the “rank” of the distributor in this example. As shown in this example, 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 a rank with a mark added, a rank with only the alphabet added, and a rank with a “-” 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 in 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 identifies the distributor of this distribution in association with the "distribution ID" that identifies the individual distribution (live video) as shown in the figure. "Distributor user account", "Distribution date and time", "Distribution time" indicating the duration of distribution, "Number of viewers (current value and maximum value)", "Number of comments" which is the number of comments entered by viewers , "Number of likes" which is the number of "likes" entered by the viewer, "Item points" which increase according to the input of the item by the viewer, and "Points given for this distribution" Manage information such as "delivery points".

FIG. 6 illustrates the information managed in the tag management table 413 in this example. The tag management table 413 manages information about tags associated with the live video, and as shown in the figure, a "delivery ID" that identifies individual distributions and a "tag" that identifies individual tags in the distribution (live video). In association with the combination of "ID", the "input user user account" which is the user account of the viewer (tag input person) who input the tag, the "tag content" which is the content (character string) of the tag, and the tag are added. It manages information such as "grant date and time (year, month, day, hour, minute, second)" which is the date and time.

FIG. 7 illustrates a top screen 60 of the live video distribution service displayed on the user terminal 30. The screen 60 is a screen that serves as a starting point for users who use the live video distribution service, and as shown in the figure, a selection area 62 displayed as “follow”, “popular”, “topic”, and “all”, It has a list display area 64 located below the area 62, and a circular distribution start button 66 located in the upper right corner of the screen.

The selection area 62 is an area for selecting the display contents in the list display area 64. Specifically, when "follow" is selected in the selection area 62, the live video being distributed by another user being followed by the user is displayed in a list in the list display area 64. Similarly, when "popularity" is selected in the selection area 62, the live moving image (for example, the number of viewers (current value)) extracted in the list display area 64 according to a predetermined extraction condition for extracting a popular moving image. ) Is above the threshold (live video, etc.) is displayed in a list. Further, when "topic" is selected in the selection area 62, the tags attached (associated) to the live video are listed in chronological order together with the corresponding live video in the list display area 64, which will be described in detail later. Is displayed. When "all" is selected in the selection area 62, all the live moving images being distributed are displayed in a list in the list display area 64.

The top screen 60 of FIG. 7 corresponds to the case where "popularity" is selected in the selection area 62. In the list display area 64 in this case, as shown in the figure, 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 is configured so that the viewing of the corresponding live moving image can be started according to the selection by the user. 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 configuration of the list display area 64 when "Follow" and "All" are selected in the selection region 62 is the same as the configuration described above when "Popularity" is selected. The configuration of the list display area 64 when "topic" is selected in the selection area 62 will be described later.

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 audio 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 distribution 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 moving image). As shown in the figure, the screen 70 includes 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, a comment display area 73 located in the lower left corner of the screen, and the area 73. It has a tag display area 74 located on the upper side and a circular distribution stop button 76 located at the center of the lower end of the screen.

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 comment display area 73 displays a user comment input by the viewer or a system comment automatically input by the server 10. Specifically, in the area 73, a plurality of comments corresponding to individual comments are displayed. Comment objects 731 of are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. When a new comment is input, the comment display area 73 is configured so that the corresponding comment object 731 is added to the lower side and the existing comment object 731 moves upward in order. The comment display area 73 is configured so that the displayed comment object 731 is switched by a flick operation / slide operation in the vertical direction or the like.

The tag display area 74 displays information about tags attached to this distribution (live video). Specifically, in the area 74, a plurality of tag objects 741 each corresponding to an individual tag are displayed. It is configured to be arranged side by side in the left-right direction. The details of the tag display area 74 will be described later.

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 viewing screen 80 displayed on the viewer terminal 30. For example, when an arbitrary live moving image is selected by the viewer via the list display area 64 of the top screen 60 or the like, the viewing screen 80 for viewing the selected live moving image 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, a comment display area 83, and a tag display area 84, similarly to the distribution screen 70 described above. Further, on the viewing screen 80, at the lower end of the screen, an input mode switching button 85, a comment input area 86, a “like” button 87 on which a heart mark is displayed, and an item input button 88 on which a gift pattern is displayed are displayed. And have.

The comment input area 86 is an area for the viewer to input a comment. A transmission object 861 is arranged at the right end of the area 86, and when the object 861 is selected, the character string input in the comment input area 86 is transmitted as a user comment, and the comment corresponding to the comment is transmitted. Objects 731 and 831 are added to the comment display areas 73 and 83 of the distribution screen 70 of the distributor terminal 30 and the viewing screen 80 of each viewer terminal 30. In the comment objects 731 and 831 corresponding to the user comment, the comment itself (character string) 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 87 is an object for the viewer to input a “like” to the distributor. When the button 87 is selected by the viewer, a "like" is input and a system comment regarding the input of the "like" is input, and the corresponding comment objects 731 and 831 are placed in the comment display areas 73 and 83. Will be added. In the comment objects 731 and 831 corresponding to the system comment regarding the input of "Like", the account name of the viewer who input "Like" and the text indicating that "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 88 is an object for the viewer to input an item. When the button 88 is selected by the viewer, the item selection screen 200 illustrated in FIG. 10 is superimposed on the viewing screen 80. As shown, the screen 200 lists a plurality of individual display areas 202, each of which displays 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 system comment regarding the item input is input, and the corresponding comment objects 731 and 831 are added to the comment display areas 73 and 83. In the comment objects 731 and 831 corresponding to the system comment regarding the input of the item, the name of the input item is displayed 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.

Here, the operation related to tagging the live video in this example will be described. The input mode switching button 85 of the viewing screen 80 is an object for inputting a tag via the comment input area 86. While the input mode switching button 85 is in the non-selected state, the comment input area 86 is in the normal comment input mode, and as described above, the characters input to the comment input area 86 are selected according to the selection of the transmission object 861. The column is sent as a comment. On the other hand, when the input mode switching button 85 is in the selected state, the comment input area 86 becomes the tag input mode, and the character string input to the comment input area 86 is transmitted as a tag according to the selection of the transmission object 861.

In this example, the input of the tag is limited to the family members (users having a predetermined relationship) of the distributor of the live video to which the tag is attached (that is, being viewed). Specifically, the input mode switching button 85 on the viewing screen 80 can be selected (enabled) when the viewer is a family member of the distributor, while the viewer is not a family member of the distributor. In some cases, it becomes unselectable (disabled).

FIG. 11 is a flow chart illustrating a process executed by the server 10 in response to a tag input (transmission) by an arbitrary viewer. When the tags are input, the server 10 first determines that the number of currently valid (currently valid) tags in the target live video (delivery) is less than 3 (that is, 2 or less), as shown in the figure. (Yes) is confirmed (step S100). In this example, the tags attached to the live video are managed as currently valid until 5 minutes have passed since they were attached. In other words, in this example, "the number of currently valid tags". Can be said to be the number of tags attached from the present to 5 minutes ago. Currently valid tags are identified by referring to the date and time of grant in the tag management table 413.

Then, if the number of currently valid tags is less than 3 (YES in step S100), then the server 10 has passed one minute or more since the previous tag assignment by the same user to the target live video. (Step S110). The time of the previous tag assignment by the same user is specified by referring to the input user user account and the tag assignment date and time in the tag management table 413.

Then, when one minute or more has passed since the previous tag was added by the same user (YES in step S110), the server 10 then sets the tag content (character string) to the target live video. It is confirmed that the tag is not duplicated within 10 minutes (step S120). The content of the tag assigned within 10 minutes is specified by referring to the tag content and the date and time of assignment in the tag management table 413. As described above, in this example, the tag that has been attached for 5 minutes is no longer in the valid state. Therefore, the "tag attached within 10 minutes" is, in other words, the "currently valid tag and the currently valid tag". It can also be said that the tag is within 5 minutes after it is no longer valid.

Then, if the content of the tag does not overlap with the tag input within 10 minutes (YES in step S120), then the server 10 registers the input tag (assignment to the live video). (Step S130). Specifically, a new record is registered in the tag management table 413. In addition, the tag information of the corresponding distributor's user information table 411 is updated (this tag is added).

On the other hand, when the number of currently valid tags is 3 or more (NO in step S100), 1 minute or more has not passed since the previous tag was given by the same user (NO in step S110), or the tag If the content overlaps with the tag assigned within 10 minutes (NO in step S120), the server 10 notifies the user who input the tag of an error (step S140). In this case, the input tag is not registered (added to the live video), and the tag is discarded. As described above, in this example, the number of currently valid tags that can be given to one live video is limited to three, and one user can give one live video within one minute. The number of tags is limited to one, and the number of identical tags that can be attached to one live video within 10 minutes is limited to one. In this example, restrictions on the content of tags (for example, restrictions on the number of characters, restrictions by NG words, etc.) may be set.

When a tag is attached, tag objects 741 and 841 corresponding to the attached tag are added to the tag display areas 74 and 84 of the distribution screen 70 of the distributor terminal 30 and the viewing screen 80 of each viewer terminal 30. NS. In the tag display areas 74 and 84, the tag objects 741 and 841 corresponding to the currently valid tags are arranged side by side in the left-right direction so that the left side is newer (the assignment time is later). Therefore, the tag objects 741 and 841 corresponding to the newly added tag are added to the left end in the tag display areas 74 and 84. When 5 minutes have passed since the tag was added and the tag is no longer in the valid state, the corresponding tag objects 741 and 841 are deleted (for example, they disappear with an animation effect of moving to the right).

The tag objects 741 and 841 in this example display the contents of the tag in the form of a hashtag in which "#" is added to the beginning of the character string. For example, when the content of the tag is "Tokyo sightseeing", "# Tokyo sightseeing" is displayed in the tag objects 741 and 841. The length of the tag objects 741 and 841 in the left-right direction is automatically adjusted according to the length of the character string to be displayed.

Further, when a tag is added, a system comment regarding the addition of the tag is input, and corresponding comment objects 731 and 831 are added to the comment display areas 73 and 83. In the comment objects 731 and 831 corresponding to the system comment regarding the tag assignment, the contents of the tagged tag are displayed together with the account name of the viewer to whom the tag is attached (input). I tagged "# Sightseeing in Tokyo". The comment is displayed.

In this example, the tag attached to the live video is used to display information about the live video being distributed on the top screen 60. For example, the tag attached to the live moving image is displayed as a part of the information about the live moving image in the individual display area 641 of the list display area 64.

FIG. 12 illustrates the display contents of the individual display area 641. The individual display area 641 displays a still image preset by the distributor of the live video, the account name of the distributor, and the number of viewers (current value), and at the lower end thereof as shown in the figure. The first tag object 6411 and the second tag object 6412 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. The first tag object 6411 has a hashtag format (“#” at the beginning of the character string) for the classification text (managed in the user information table 411), which is the classification of the distributor set by the distributor itself. It is displayed in the added format) (in the example of FIG. 12, it is displayed as "# Gluttonous delivery"). In addition, the second tag object 6412 displays the currently valid tag attached to the corresponding live video in the same hashtag format (in the example of FIG. 12, it is displayed as "# curry"). .. When a plurality of currently valid tags are attached to the corresponding live video, one tag selected according to a predetermined rule (for example, a randomly selected tag or the latest tag) is used. Is displayed. In this way, by displaying both the classification text set by the distributor himself and the tag input by the viewer in the individual display area 641, the user is more appropriately informed of the information regarding the content of the live video. Can be done.

Further, for example, the tag attached to the live moving image is used for extracting / selecting the live moving image to be displayed in a list on the top screen 60. FIG. 13 illustrates a top screen 60 when "topic" is selected in the selection area 62. In this case, on the top screen 60, the tags attached to any of the live moving images are listed in the list display area 64 in chronological order together with the live moving images. In other words, in the list display area 64 when "topic" is selected in the selection area 62, the tags arranged in descending order of the grant date and time and the corresponding live moving images are displayed in a list.

In the list display area 64, a plurality of individual display areas 642, each of which displays information about an individual tag and a corresponding live moving image, are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. When any of the live moving images is newly tagged, the corresponding individual display area 642 is added to the top of the list display area 64.

FIG. 14 illustrates the display contents of the individual display area 642. As shown in the figure, the area 642 has a tag object 6421 arranged in the upper left corner, and displays a profile image, an account name, and the like of a corresponding live video distributor (with the tag attached). A link to the corresponding live video is set in the individual display area 642, and the user selects one of the plurality of individual display areas 642 displayed in the list display area 64 to support the live video. You can start watching. In this example, for example, when a plurality of tags different from each other are attached to one live video in a short period of time, a plurality of individual display areas 642 corresponding to the plurality of tags are arranged, and these areas are arranged. In 642, a link to the same live video will be set.

The operation related to tagging a live video has been described above. Next, the operation at the start of viewing the live video by the user will be described. FIG. 15 is a flow diagram illustrating a process executed by the server 10 in response to the start of viewing (entering the distribution) of a live moving image by an arbitrary user. When any user starts watching the live video, the server 10 first, as shown in the figure, if the user has not started watching the live video via the tag (NO in step S200), the user. Enter the system comment regarding the normal entry of the room (step S210). In this example, the "start of viewing the live video via the tag" is specifically via the list display area 64 in which the "topic" is selected in the selection area 62 of the top screen 60 (the relevant). (By selecting any of the plurality of individual display areas 642 listed in the area 64) the viewing of the live moving image is started.

When a system comment regarding normal entry is input, comment objects 731 and 831 corresponding to the system comment are added to the comment display areas 73 and 83. The account names and the like of the users who have started (entered the room) of viewing are displayed in the comment objects 731 and 831 corresponding to the system comments related to the normal entry.

On the other hand, when the user who has started viewing has started viewing the live video via the tag (YES in step S200), the server 10 then uses the system for entering the room via the tag (entering the room via the tag). Enter a comment (step S220). When the system comment is input, the corresponding comment objects 731 and 831 are added to the comment display areas 73 and 83 as described above.

In this example, the comment objects 731 and 831 corresponding to the system comment regarding the entry through the tag display the tag that has passed through in addition to the account name of the user who entered the room. The via tag is a tag corresponding to the individual display area 642 selected in the list display area 64 of the top screen 60. For example, in the comment objects 731 and 831, a comment saying "Mr. A came to play from" #xxx "" ("Mr. A" is a user who entered the room, and "xxx" is a tag that has passed through). Is displayed.

When the system comment regarding the entry into the room via the tag is input in this way, the server 10 then determines that the user who started the viewing is the first-view user (the user who watches the live video of this distributor for the first time) (step). YES in S230), tag points are given to the inputter of the tag that has passed through (step S240). Specifically, the tag point information in the user information table 411 is updated for the input person. The tag inputter is identified by referring to the inputter user account in the tag management table 413.

In this example, the tag point information includes the tag points for each family (that is, for each distributor) in which the corresponding user (input person) is a family member, and in step S240, the tag points of the corresponding family are specified. Points will be added. In this example, tag point rankings (for example, rankings within the same family) are set and published on a regular basis.

In this example, when the user enters the room via the tag and the user who entered the room is the first-time user, the corresponding system comment may be further input. The corresponding system comment includes, for example, the number of inputters of the tag via the tag and the number of first-time users who entered the room via the tag. For example, the corresponding comment objects 731 and 831 include "Mr. X's" #xxx ". A comment saying "Yy people Hatsumi-san came to visit us" is displayed. In addition, the corresponding system comment is, for example, the first-time user who entered the room via all the tags (this tag and other tags) entered in a predetermined period (for example, the current month) by the person who entered the tag via. Including the number, for example, in the corresponding comment objects 731 and 831, a comment saying "Mr. Hatsumi, a zzz person, came to play with Mr. X's tag this month" is displayed.

The operation at the time of starting the viewing of the live video by the user has been described above. Next, 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 distribution 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, the 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. 16 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. 17 is a diagram for explaining a rule for updating 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. 17, 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". (Increased 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 distribution 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. 18 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, when the rank meter value reaches +4, the 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. 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. 18, 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, when the rank meter value becomes -2, a user belonging to the highest or middle rank (for example, B + or B) in each rank band has a rank immediately below in the same rank band (for example, B or B). Rank down to-). In addition, the rank meter value required when downgrading across rank bands is -6. That is, when the rank meter value reaches −6, the 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. 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, 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.

Further, in this example, a timetable, 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. 19 is a flow chart illustrating a process executed by the server 10 when giving a diamond to each distributor. These processes are executed at midnight every day, for example, when updating the rank of each user illustrated in FIG. 16, 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 timetables based on the calculated delivery time and the reference number of timetables (step S410). Specifically, each user is given a number of timetables obtained by multiplying the calculated delivery time by the reference number of timetables. The number of reference timetables is preset for each rank so that the higher the rank, the greater the number of reference timetables, and the number of reference timetables corresponding to the rank of the previous day of each user is applied. When a timetable is given to the user, the number of timetables held in the user information table 411 is updated. In this example, the diamond can be exchanged for coins or real currency.

The top screen 60 in the above-mentioned example is an example of a screen for displaying information about the live moving image being distributed, and other screens may be applied in other examples of the present embodiment. FIG. 20 illustrates the top screen 60A in another example of the present embodiment, in which the “topic” is selected in the selection area 62. In this case, the top screen 60A is provided with a tag search area 63 for searching for tags and the most talked-about tag (the tag with the largest number of live videos currently assigned as valid tags). It has a first list display area 64A for displaying a list of live moving images, and a second list display area 65 for displaying a list of currently valid tags attached to a plurality of live moving images being distributed.

In the first list display area 64A, a plurality of individual display areas 641 for displaying information about individual live moving images are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. When any of the plurality of individual display areas 641 is selected, viewing of the corresponding live moving image is started. The start of viewing according to the selection of the individual display area 641 is determined as entering the room (start of viewing) via the tag.

In the second list display area 65, a plurality of tag objects 651, each of which corresponds to an individual tag, are arranged. In the area 65, the tag object 651 corresponding to the tag having a large number of attached live videos is arranged on the upper side, and the tag object 651 arranged at the same height is the assigned live video. The tag object 651 corresponding to a large number of tags is located on the left side.

When any of the plurality of tag objects 651 is selected, the tag-specific moving image list screen 90 illustrated in FIG. 21 is displayed superimposed on the top screen 60A. The screen 90 is a screen for displaying a list of live videos to which a specific tag is currently attached as a valid tag, and as shown in the figure, the content of the tag designated as the specific tag (selected). It has a tag display object 91 for displaying (the content of the tag corresponding to the tag object 651), and a list display area 92 for displaying a list of live moving images to which the specified tag is currently attached as a valid tag. In the area 92, a plurality of individual display areas 921, each of which displays information about an individual live moving image, are arranged side by side in the vertical direction. The individual display area 921 displays the profile image, account name, and the like of the distributor. When any of the plurality of individual display areas 921 is selected, viewing of the corresponding live moving image is started. The start of viewing according to the selection of the individual display area 921 is determined as entering the room (start of viewing) via the tag. Even when a currently valid tag is searched and selected via the tag search area 63, the tag-specific moving image list screen 90 corresponding to the selected tag is displayed.

In the above-mentioned example, automatic posting to an external SNS may be performed along with the tagging of the live video. FIG. 22 illustrates the content of the content automatically posted to the external SNS. The automatic posting is performed using the SNS account of the tag input person (for example, it can be managed in the user information table 411), and the content for posting is set according to the setting contents of OGP (Open Graph protocol). Will be generated. For example, the content for posting includes a message containing each of the distributor's account name, the service name of the live video distribution service, the currently valid tag, and the classification text as a hashtag. For example, the content includes the text "# X is delivering on # service Y! # Curry # gluttony delivery" ("X" is the distributor's account name and "service Y" is the service name. , "Curry" is the currently valid tag, and "Gluttony" is the classification text.)

In the above example, the tag is added by the viewer of the live video, but in addition to this, the tag may be added by the distributor who is distributing the live video.

In the above example, the tag attached to the live video may be deleted by the distributor. For example, the corresponding tag may be deleted via an operation of selecting the tag object 741 arranged in the tag display area 74 of the distribution screen 70 (for example, a long press operation or the like). When the tag is deleted, the corresponding record in the tag management table 413 is deleted, and the tag information in the user information table 411 is also deleted.

In the above example, it may be possible to input a tag that consumes coins. In this case, the more coins are consumed, the longer the tag is valid.

In the above example, the live video archive may be made available for later viewing. In this case, since all the tags assigned during distribution of the archived live video are managed in the tag management table 413, it may be possible to search using the tags. For example, on a screen displaying the profile of the distributor, a list of tags input by the viewer in the past (managed in the tag information of the user information table 411) is displayed, and any of the tags is displayed via the list. When the tag of is selected, the archived live video to which the selected tag is attached may be searched and displayed.

The video distribution server 10 of the present embodiment described above associates (assigns) a tag input by a user who is watching a live video with the live video, and the live video being distributed based on the associated tag. By presenting information about, the user can know the current content (topic) of the live video being delivered by the information based on the tag input by the actual viewer. As a result, for example, it becomes easier for a new user to start watching the live video, and the viewing of the live video is promoted.

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 realized 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 singular or plural, or even when they are described without limitation to either singular or plural, 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, 60A Top screen 70 Distribution screen 80 Viewing screen 85 Input mode switching button 86 Comment input area (predetermined area)
90 Video list screen by tag 200 Item selection screen

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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 presenting information about the live video being delivered to the user,
Executes the process of managing the association of tags with live videos, and
The process of managing the association includes associating the first tag input by the first user who is watching the first live video with the first live video.
The presenting process includes presenting information about the live video being delivered, at least based on the associated tag.
system. The presenting process includes presenting information about a live video being delivered, at least based on a tag in a predetermined state whose time elapsed since being associated is within a first hour.
The system of claim 1. The process of managing the association includes limiting the number of tags in the predetermined state that can be associated with one live video.
The system of claim 2. The process of managing the association includes limiting the number of tags that can be associated with one live video within a second time.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The process of managing the association includes limiting the number of tags that can be associated with one live video by one user within a third time.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The process of managing the association includes limiting the users who can enter tags based on at least a predetermined attribute possessed by the user.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The process of managing the association limits the users who can input the tag to be associated with the first live video to the users who have a predetermined relationship with the user who distributes the first live video. including,
The system of claim 6. The one or more computer processors further execute a process of accepting a comment input via a viewing screen for viewing a live video.
The process of managing the association includes accepting a tag input via the viewing screen.
The viewing screen is a predetermined area where a character string can be input, and the character string input in the first state is recognized as a comment, while the character string input in the second state is recognized as a tag. Has the predetermined area to be
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The presenting process includes presenting a list of tags associated with each of the plurality of live videos being distributed.
The list of tags is configured so that the tag with the largest number of associated live videos has priority.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 8. The presenting process includes presenting a list of live videos being delivered, at least based on tags associated with each of the plurality of live videos being delivered.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 9. The process of presenting includes presenting a list of the live videos in which tags associated with a plurality of live videos being distributed are arranged in chronological order together with the corresponding live videos.
The system of claim 10. The presenting process includes presenting a list of said live moving images composed of a plurality of live moving images associated with a specific tag.
The system of claim 10 or 11. The one or more computer processors further provide a viewing screen for viewing the second live video in response to the start of viewing by the second user of the second live video via the list of live videos. In the list of the live moving images, a process of performing a predetermined notification regarding the second tag corresponding to the second live moving image is executed.
The system according to any one of claims 10 to 12. The predetermined notification includes a notification by the second user regarding the start of viewing via the second tag.
The system of claim 13. The predetermined notification includes a notification regarding a third user who associates the second tag with the second live video.
The system of claim 13 or 14. The one or more computer processors further make the second live video in the list of live videos in response to the start of viewing by the second user of the second live video via the list of live videos. Performing a process of increasing the value of a predetermined parameter of a third user who associates the corresponding second tag with the second live video.
The system according to any one of claims 10 to 12. The process of managing the association includes the first tag, which is posting content that introduces the first live video, in association with the association of the first tag with the first live video. Includes automatic posting of the posting content to a predetermined SNS.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 16. The process of managing the association includes associating the first tag with a user who distributes the first live video in addition to the first live video.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 17. A method for delivering live video, run by one or more computers.
Steps to present information to the user about the live video being delivered, and
With steps to manage tag associations for live videos,
The step of managing the association comprises associating the first tag entered by the first user viewing the first live video with the first live video.
The presented steps include presenting information about the live video being delivered, at least based on the associated tag.
Method. A program for delivering live videos
Depending on the execution on one or more computers, the one or more computers
The process of presenting information about the live video being delivered to the user,
To execute the process of managing the association of tags with live videos,
The process of managing the association includes associating the first tag input by the first user who is watching the first live video with the first live video.
The presenting process includes presenting information about the live video being delivered, at least based on the associated tag.
program.

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