JP2022084214A - Live distribution system - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a live distribution system which performs live distribution of a content which attract viewers' interest.SOLUTION: A live distribution system 10, to which a distributor terminal 2 and a plurality of viewer terminals 3 are connected through a network 4, includes: distribution screen display means which, based on the live video transmitted from the distributor terminal 2, displays a distribution screen including live video to be distributed to the viewer terminals 3; voting means which votes from the viewer terminals 3; winning determination means which, based on the vote by the voting means of the plurality of viewer terminals 3, determines the winning of at least one viewer terminal 3; and one-to-one conversation means which performs one-to-one conversation between the distributor terminal 2 and the winning viewer terminal 3 determined by the winning determination means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

The present invention relates to a live distribution system for live distribution.

It is generally known to live stream to the Internet. For example, a battle distribution system that supports various battle contents and distributes the battle situation is disclosed (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 6492212

However, since various live distributions are performed on the Internet, there is a high demand for distribution of contents that are of interest to viewers.
An object of the present invention is to provide a live distribution system for live distribution of contents that are of interest to viewers.

The live distribution system according to the viewpoint of the present invention is a live distribution system in which a distributor terminal and a plurality of viewer terminals are connected via a network, and is based on a live image transmitted from the distributor terminal. The distribution screen display means for displaying the distribution screen including the live image distributed to the viewer terminal, the voting means for voting from the viewer terminal, and the voting by the voting means for the plurality of viewer terminals. Based on this, there is a one-to-one conversation between the winning determination means for determining the winning of at least one viewer terminal and the viewer terminal won by the distributor terminal and the winning determination means. Equipped with a means of conversation.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a live distribution system for live distribution of contents that are of interest to viewers.

The flow diagram which shows the procedure for performing the live distribution which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The block diagram which shows the structure of the live distribution system which concerns on this embodiment. The basic block diagram of the server which concerns on this embodiment. The simplified figure which shows the display screen which performs one-to-many chat in the viewer terminal which concerns on this embodiment. The simplified figure which shows the display screen during the voting time in the viewer terminal which concerns on this embodiment. The simplified figure which shows the display screen when the remaining voting time in the viewer terminal which concerns on this embodiment is less than a predetermined time. The simplified figure which shows the display screen which performs the one-to-one chat in the viewer terminal which concerns on this embodiment.

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FIG. 1 is a flow chart showing a procedure for executing live distribution according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the live distribution system 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a basic configuration diagram of the server 1 according to the present embodiment. The same parts in the drawings are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description will be omitted as appropriate.
The live distribution system 10 is a system having a function of live-distributing a video by a distributor (river) to a viewer and voting by the viewer.

The live distribution system 10 includes a server 1, a distributor terminal 2, a plurality of viewer terminals 3, and a network 4.
The server 1 is a computer for an administrator (or an operator) who manages the live distribution system 10. The server 1 operates so as to realize various functions by executing a program or the like. The server 1 performs various arithmetic processes in the live distribution system 10 based on the information transmitted from the distributor terminal 2 and the viewer terminal 3. For example, the server 1 generates a distribution video, performs live distribution, executes a chat function, executes a voting function, and relays communication between the distributor terminal 2 and the viewer terminal 3. In addition, the server 1 may have a function for realizing various actions related to live distribution such as promotion or scheduling.

The server 1 performs live distribution by, for example, a streaming technique, but the live distribution function may be realized by any method. Further, in the live distribution, the video from the distributor may be distributed to the viewer without a large delay. For example, live distribution may include delays such as information transmission time by communication path, information processing time for live distribution, and distribution of information temporarily stored due to a communication failure or the like.

The basic configuration of the server 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, the server 1 will be described assuming a configuration by one computer, but may be configured by a plurality of computers or may be configured by a cluster. For example, the streaming server for streaming distribution may be provided as a computer independent of a computer that realizes other functions.

The server 1 includes an arithmetic processing unit 11, a storage unit 12, and a communication unit 13.
The arithmetic processing unit 11 performs arithmetic processing on the server 1. For example, the arithmetic processing unit 11 is a semiconductor chip such as a processor.

The storage unit 12 stores various programs and various setting values. Further, the storage unit 12 temporarily stores information such as instructions or various values in order to execute various programs. For example, the storage unit 12 is a device for storing information such as a memory or a hard disk.

The communication unit 13 transmits / receives information to / from the distributor terminal 2 and the viewer terminal 3 via the network. For example, the communication unit 13 is a device for connecting to a network 4 such as the Internet.

The arithmetic processing unit 11 performs arithmetic processing for realizing the functions of the information receiving unit 111, the distribution information generation unit 112, and the distribution unit 113. Specifically, the arithmetic processing unit 11 performs the following arithmetic processing based on the program, the set value, and the like stored in the storage unit 12.

The information receiving unit 111 receives various information from the distributor terminal 2 and the viewer terminal 3 via the communication unit 13. The information receiving unit 111 outputs various information received from the communication unit 13 to the distribution information generation unit 112.

The distribution information generation unit 112 generates distribution information for distribution to the distributor terminal 2 and the viewer terminal 3 based on various information from the information receiving unit 111 and various information stored in the storage unit 12. The distribution information generation unit 112 outputs the generated distribution information to the distribution unit 113. The distribution information generation unit 112 may generate distribution information that is partially different from the distribution information to be distributed to the viewer terminal 3 in order to distribute to the distributor terminal 2.

For example, the distribution information includes live video received from the distributor terminal 2 or text information such as a comment received from each viewer terminal 3. Further, the distribution information distributed to the distributor terminal 2 after the voting result includes the live video transmitted from the viewer terminal 3 of the winning viewer.

The distribution unit 113 delivers the distribution information generated by the distribution information generation unit 112 to the distributor terminal 2 and the viewer terminal 3 via the network 4. For example, the delivery is a streaming delivery.

The distributor terminal 2 is a computer used by the distributor for distribution. The distributor terminal 2 is connected to the live distribution system 10 via the network 4. The distributor terminal 2 may be any device as long as it is equipped with a computer, such as a mobile phone (smartphone or the like), a personal computer, or a tablet. For example, the distributor terminal 2 is a device in which an application is mounted (installed, etc.) on these devices owned by the distributor. The application may be prepared by an administrator or the like, may be a commonly used application such as a browser, or may be a combination thereof.

The viewer terminal 3 is a computer used by the viewer to view the distribution. Viewer terminals 3 are provided for the number of viewers. The viewer terminal 3 is connected to the live distribution system 10 via the network 4. As with the distributor terminal 2, the viewer terminal 3 may be any device as long as it is equipped with a computer. For example, the viewer terminal 3 is a device in which the application is implemented in a device owned by the viewer, similarly to the distributor terminal 2.

The network 4 is a communication path for transmitting information between the server 1, the distributor terminal 2, and the viewer terminal 3. For example, the network 4 is composed of the Internet, a communication network by a communication company, or the like, but may be configured in any way as long as a communication path is formed.

A procedure for performing live distribution will be described with reference to FIG.
The distributor and the viewer connect (access, etc.) to the server 1 from the distributor terminal 2 and the viewer terminal 3 via the network 4, respectively (step S101). For example, the connection of the distributor terminal 2 or the viewer terminal 3 to the server 1 is performed by operating (for example, logging in) the screen displayed on the distributor terminal 2 or the viewer terminal 3. When the server 1 approves or confirms the connection of the distributor terminal 2, the server 1 can receive information such as a live image from the distributor terminal 2. When the approval or confirmation of the connection by the server 1 is completed, the viewer terminal 3 can receive the distribution information from the server 1. The viewer terminal 3 can connect to the server 1 at any timing during live distribution.

The distributor transmits the live video from the distributor terminal 2 to the server 1 (step S102). For example, the distributor may shoot a moving image of himself / herself with a photographing device (camera or the like) built in the distributor terminal 2 or connected to the distributor terminal 2 so that the live image is transmitted to the server 1. The live video may include audio, or may include comments by the distributor as text information instead of audio.

The server 1 generates and distributes a distribution screen in which a live image or the like from the distributor terminal 2 is incorporated (step S103). The distribution screen is generated by generating distribution information including information to be displayed on the distributor terminal 2 and the viewer terminal 3 and various execution commands. The distributor terminal 2 and the viewer terminal 3 display the distribution screen by receiving the distribution information from the server 1 (step S104). Further, for live images and the like that are continuously transmitted from the distributor terminal 2 after the distribution screen is first displayed on the distributor terminal 2 and the viewer terminal 3, the server 1 always displays the latest distribution screen. Continue to deliver to.

In addition to the distribution information from the server 1, the display of the distribution screen on the distributor terminal 2 and the viewer terminal 3 may use the information set in each of the distributor terminal 2 and the viewer terminal 3. good. Further, the distributor and the viewer may be able to customize the distribution screen on each of the distributor terminal 2 and the viewer terminal 3. As a result, the distributor and the viewer can make the distribution screen of their choice.

When the viewer transmits the comment by the chat function from the viewer terminal 3 to the server 1 as text information, the server 1 reflects the comment of the viewer on the chat screen displayed on the distribution screen (step S105). For example, the viewer inputs a comment in the comment input field for chat of the viewer terminal 3, and the input comment is transmitted to the server 1 as text information. As a result, the distributor and the viewer can read the comments from each viewer displayed on the distribution screen. As with the viewer terminal 3, the distributor terminal 2 may be able to input a comment by the chat function and may be displayed on the distribution screen as a comment by the distributor.

The server 1 starts voting after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of live distribution (step S106). The server 1 may start voting based on preset information, or starts voting by receiving information (command) requesting the distributor to start voting from the distributor terminal 2. You may be able to vote immediately after the start of livestreaming. The server 1 starts accepting gifting information from the viewer terminal 3 by starting voting.

If the viewer wants to have a one-on-one chat with the distributor by watching the live video by the distributor, he / she votes by giving a gift from the viewer terminal 3 during the voting time. For example, gifting is performed by giving various types of virtual items (electronic information) purchased from an operator or the like by billing, or by throwing money in virtual currency (electronic information). The virtual item or virtual currency is transmitted to the server 1 as gifting information.

The server 1 processes the distribution screen during the voting time (step S107). For example, the server 1 displays a gift ranking by gifting from each viewer when voting is started. The gift ranking may display the information (name, etc.) of the viewers up to a predetermined ranking (for example, the third place), or may display the ranking of the information of all the viewers. The server 1 may hide the gift ranking when the remaining voting time is shorter than the predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes). As a result, the viewer's willingness to vote is increased, and the viewer's feelings such as joy or surprise at the time of winning are enhanced. During the voting time, the distribution screen may be processed in any way, such as displaying a lively vote.

The gift ranking is created based on the gifting information received from each viewer terminal 3. For example, the virtual item or virtual currency is converted into an amount, and the higher the total amount of the transmitted gifting information, the higher the ranking of the viewer. Also, the higher the number of virtual items, the higher the ranking may be, or the amount of money that can be voted (throwing money, etc.) at one time is set to a certain amount, and the higher the number of votes, the higher the ranking. You may.

The server 1 ends voting after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of voting. When the server 1 finishes voting, the server 1 ends the reception of gifting information from each viewer terminal 3 (step S108). The server 1 may end voting based on preset information, or ends voting by receiving information (command) requesting the end of voting from the distributor terminal 2 by the distributor. You may.

The server 1 calculates the gift ranking of the viewers based on the gifting information from each viewer terminal 3 and determines the winning viewer (viewer terminal 3) (step S109). The winner may be only one person with the first ranking, or may be a plurality of winners up to a predetermined ranking (for example, third place). Also, if the winners can be decided, it is not necessary to rank them. Further, the determined ranking or the information of the winning viewer may or may not be displayed on the distribution screen.

The server 1 executes a one-to-one chat between the distributor and the winning viewer. Specifically, the server 1 distributes information for displaying a one-to-one chat screen to the distributor terminal 2 and the viewer terminal 3 of the winning viewer (step S110). On the one-to-one chat screen, the live video of the distributor and the live video of the winning viewer are displayed. The live video of the winning viewer is a video of the viewer himself / herself taken as a moving image and transmitted from the viewer terminal 3 to the server 1 in the same manner as the live video of the distributor. The viewer can know that he / she has won by displaying the one-to-one chat screen on his / her viewer terminal 3. When there are a plurality of winners, the higher the ranking, the longer the one-on-one chat time with the distributor. For example, the one-to-one chat time may be 5 minutes for the viewer with the first ranking, 3 minutes for the viewer with the second ranking, and 1 minute for the viewer with the third ranking.

The server 1 generates a processed screen obtained by processing a one-to-one chat screen between the distributor and the winning viewer (step S111). For example, the server 1 performs image processing on a one-to-one chat screen to obscure or blur a part or all of the live video of the distributor or the elected viewer. In addition, the sound included in the live image may be changed or turned off.

The server 1 distributes the processed screen obtained by processing the one-to-one chat screen to the viewer terminal 3 of the selected viewer (step S112). The processed screen of the one-to-one chat may be delivered to the viewer terminal 3 of another winning viewer who is not a party.

Next, the screen displayed on the viewer terminal 3 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7.
FIG. 4 is a simplified diagram showing a display screen G1 in which a distributor and a plurality of viewers have a one-to-many chat.

The display screen G1 is, for example, a distribution screen before voting is performed. Although the time T1 indicates the remaining time of delivery, it may indicate the elapsed time. The video V1 is a live video of the distributor transmitted from the distributor terminal 2. The video V1 may be partially image-processed by the server 1. Although the video V1 includes audio, the comment input by the distributor may be displayed instead of the audio, or both the audio and the comment may be displayed.

Information about the viewer is displayed at the bottom of the display screen G1. A viewer information UD and a chat column CT are provided as a pair for each viewer. On the display screen G1, by displaying the chat column CT corresponding to this viewer information UD on the right side of the viewer information UD, the correspondence between the viewer information UD and the chat column CT is displayed so that it can be understood at a glance. There is.

Viewer information UD is information that identifies a viewer. The viewer information UD may be transmitted from the viewer terminal 3 or may be selected by the viewer from the plurality of candidates prepared in the server 1 on the viewer terminal 3. For example, the viewer information UD may be any information such as a name, an account name, a nickname, a photo, a caricature, an icon, or a moving image. On the display screen G1, the viewer information UD is displayed by combining image data and text data.

When the viewer inputs a comment that the viewer wants to speak in the chat column CT, the input comment is displayed. Further, when the viewer inputs the next comment, the display of the chat field CT is instantly (almost in real time) updated with the new comment. This allows the viewer to tell the distributor what he or she wants to say in text. In response, the distributor responds by voice or text, so that the distributor and the viewer can have a conversation. In this way, the distributor and a plurality of viewers have a one-to-many chat.

FIG. 5 is a simplified diagram showing the display screen G2 during the voting time.
The display screen G2 is a display screen G1 shown in FIG. 4 with a gift ranking display P1 added. In the gift ranking display P1, the information that identifies the viewer may be a name or the like, or other information, as in the viewer information UD. On the display screen G2 during the voting time, as in the display screen G1 before the voting time, a one-to-many chat is performed between the distributor and the plurality of viewers. The time T1 may be changed to the remaining time or the elapsed time of the voting time.

FIG. 6 is a simplified diagram showing a display screen G3 when the remaining voting time is a predetermined time or less (for example, 3 minutes or less).
The display screen G3 hides the contents of the gift ranking display P1 from the display screen G2 shown in FIG. The viewer can know that the remaining voting time is small by hiding the contents of the gift ranking display P1. Further, when the remaining voting time is less than the predetermined time, the display of the time T1 may be changed. For example, the display of time T1 may be displayed in a prominent color (for example, red) or may be blinked.

FIG. 7 is a simplified diagram showing a display screen G4 in which a distributor and a winning viewer perform a one-to-one chat.
The display screen G4 is displayed on the viewer terminal 3 of the viewer who has been elected based on the voting result. The distributor's video V1 is displayed on the left side of the display screen G4. On the right side of the display screen G4, the video V2 of the winning viewer is displayed. The video V2 of the winning viewer is a live video in which his / her own video is shot, similar to the video V1 of the distributor. The distributor and the elected viewer can have a conversation via the audio included in the respective videos V1 and V2.

At the lower part of the display screen G4, only the viewer information UD and chat column CT of oneself (winning viewer) are displayed, and the viewer information UD and chat column CT of other viewers are eliminated. It is also possible to eliminate the viewer information UD and the chat column CT. Further, the chat column CT of each of the distributor and himself / herself may be added and displayed on the display screen G4 so that the chat can be performed by text.

The distributor terminal 2 has the same display as the viewer terminal 3, but may have a portion different from the display screens G1 to G4 of the viewer terminal 3. For example, the display screen of the distributor terminal 2 does not have to hide the gift ranking as in the display screen G3 of FIG. 6 even when the remaining voting time is low.

According to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
The live distribution system 10 allows viewers who have seen the live-distributed video to vote, and the viewer who is elected based on the voting result can have a one-to-one chat with the distributor. As a result, it is possible to perform live distribution of contents that are of interest to the viewer.

In addition, by voting with virtual currency (throwing money, etc.) or gifting of virtual items, it is possible to promote the gifting of viewers.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and components may be deleted, added, or modified. Further, a new embodiment may be obtained by combining or exchanging components for a plurality of embodiments. Even if such an embodiment is directly different from the above-described embodiment, the description having the same purpose as that of the present invention is omitted as it has been described as the embodiment of the present invention.

1 ... server, 2 ... distributor terminal, 3 ... viewer terminal, 4 ... network, 10 ... live distribution system.

The live distribution system according to the viewpoint of the present invention is a live distribution system in which a distributor terminal and a plurality of viewer terminals are connected via a network, and is based on a live image transmitted from the distributor terminal. A distribution screen display means for displaying a distribution screen including the live video distributed to the viewer terminal, a voting means for voting by gifting accompanied by a charge from the viewer terminal, and the plurality of viewer terminals. Based on the voting by the voting means , the ranking of each viewer terminal is determined so that the higher the total amount of the charging for the gifting, the higher the ranking, and the winning of the viewer terminal is determined in the order of the highest ranking. The winning determination means, the ranking display means for displaying the ranking indicating the ranking of the plurality of viewer terminals on the distribution screen displayed on the distribution screen display means, the distributor terminal, and the winning determination means. The winning viewer terminal is provided with a one-to-one conversation means for having a one-to-one conversation so that the higher the ranking, the longer the conversation time .

Claims (9)

A live distribution system in which a distributor terminal and a plurality of viewer terminals are connected via a network.
A distribution screen display means for displaying a distribution screen including the live image distributed to the viewer terminal based on the live image transmitted from the distributor terminal.
Voting means for voting from the viewer terminal and
A winning determination means for determining the winning of at least one viewer terminal based on the voting by the voting means of the plurality of viewer terminals.
A live distribution system comprising one-to-one conversation means for having a one-to-one conversation between the distributor terminal and the viewer terminal won by the winning determination means. The live distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the one-to-one conversation means is capable of voice conversation. The live distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the winning determination means determines the winning of the plurality of the viewer terminals and ranks the plurality of the winning viewer terminals. The live distribution system according to claim 3, wherein the conversation time by the one-to-one conversation means differs depending on the order assigned by the winning determination means. The live distribution according to claim 1, wherein the viewer terminal that is not won by the winning determination means is provided with a processing screen distribution means that distributes a processing screen processed from the one-to-one conversation screen. system. Based on the votes from the plurality of viewer terminals, the distribution screen displayed on the distribution screen display means is provided with a ranking display means for displaying a ranking indicating the ranking of the viewer terminals. The live distribution system according to claim 1. The live distribution system according to claim 6, wherein the ranking display means hides the ranking when the remaining voting time during which voting is possible is less than a predetermined time. A server that manages a live distribution system in which a distributor terminal and a plurality of viewer terminals are connected via a network.
A distribution means for distributing distribution information for displaying a distribution screen including the live image to the viewer terminal based on the live image transmitted from the distributor terminal.
A winning determination means for determining the winning of at least one of the viewer terminals based on votes from the plurality of viewer terminals.
A server including a one-to-one conversation execution means for executing a one-to-one conversation between the distributor terminal and the viewer terminal won by the winning determination means. It is a calculation processing method of the viewer terminal in a live distribution system in which a distributor terminal and a plurality of viewer terminals are connected via a network.
Based on the live video transmitted from the distributor terminal, the distribution screen including the live video distributed to the viewer terminal is displayed.
Send voting information to vote,
When the winning is determined based on the voting by the plurality of viewer terminals, the feature includes displaying a one-to-one conversation screen for having a one-to-one conversation with the distributor terminal. The calculation processing method of the viewer terminal.

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