JP2022102152A - Distribution system, computer program therefor and control method - Google Patents

Abstract

To reproduce, when a viewing video is distributed to a plurality of users and an individual user views a presentation effect to a user operation, the presentation effect in the redistribution of the viewing video to the individual user.SOLUTION: A distribution system 100 includes: identification information acquisition means 131 which acquires user identification information; operation acceptance means 132 which accepts a user operation from a user terminal 20 of an individual user identified based on the user identification information; data distribution means 134 which distributes distribution data to the individual user to the user terminal to which the user operation has been input; preservation means 135 which preserves the distribution data while associating it with video identification information on a viewing video viewed by the individual user and the user identification information on the individual user; and redistribution means 136 which redistributes, to the individual user, the viewing video having been viewed by the individual user. At the redistribution, the user identification information is acquired again, so that the redistribution means redistributes the distribution data preserved in association with the video identification information and the user identification information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

The present invention relates to a distribution system capable of redistributing distribution data distributed to individual users, a computer program of the distribution system, and a control method.

Patent Document 1 discloses a content distribution system in which each user can purchase a virtual item that can be used in a service provided by a server. In the distribution system, the server manages a predetermined website and distributes the web pages constituting the website in response to a request from the client terminal. As a result, the server provides the content sharing service. The client terminal is provided with, for example, browser software for interpreting an HTML format file and displaying it on a screen. Then, the client terminal can interpret the HTML data acquired from the server by the function of the browser software and display the web page corresponding to the received HTML data.

The user selects a display item to be displayed together with the content from the purchased items. In addition, the user can send a display request to the server requesting that the selected item be displayed with the content. Then, the ranking generation module of the server refers to the display item management table and generates a ranking in which the users are arranged in descending order of the purchase amount or the purchase amount of the display item requested by each user. Further, the display position determination module of the server determines the display position of the avatar of each user based on the display request from each user. This display position determination module determines the display position of each user's avatar so that the display position of the user's avatar, which has a larger purchase amount or purchase amount of the display item, is closer to the display position of the content.

Japanese Patent No. 5726987

In a normal distribution system, the same viewing video is distributed to all users. For example, when one user performs an operation of posting a comment, all the users can view the comment. Then, when the effect for posting the comment is made, all the users can watch the effect. Therefore, when the viewing video is saved as an archive, the saved viewing video includes the effect. Therefore, all users who view the saved viewing video can view the effect. On the other hand, there is a demand that only the operating user personally wants to view the effect as a result of the user's operation.

The distribution system according to one aspect of the present invention is a distribution system that distributes a viewing video to each user terminal of a plurality of users who are viewers, and is identification information for acquiring user identification information for identifying each user. The acquisition means, the operation accepting means for accepting the user operation input from the user terminal of the individual user identified based on the user identification information, and the distribution data to the individual user, the user to which the user operation is input. The data distribution means to be distributed to the terminal, the video identification information for identifying the viewing video being viewed by the individual user, and the user identification information of the individual user are used for the distributed data. The storage means for storing in association with each other and the redistribution means for redistributing the viewing video viewed by the individual user to the individual user are provided, and the identification information acquisition means is used when the viewing video is redistributed. Re-acquires the user identification information, and the redistribution means re-distributes the distribution data stored in association with the video identification information of the viewing video to be redistributed and the user identification information of the individual user. To deliver.

Further, the computer program according to one aspect of the present invention is a computer program of a distribution system including a computer and distributing a viewing image to each user terminal of a plurality of users who are viewers, and the computer is used by each user. An identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information for identifying the user, an operation acceptance means for accepting a user operation input from the user terminal of the individual user identified based on the user identification information, and an operation acceptance means for the individual user. A data distribution means that distributes distribution data to the user terminal to which the user operation is input, and video identification for identifying the viewing video that the individual user is viewing the distributed data. The identification information is made to function as a storage means for storing information in association with the user identification information of the individual user and a redistribution means for redistributing the viewing video viewed by the individual user to the individual user. The acquisition means reacquires the user identification information when the viewing video is redistributed, and the redistribution means re-distributes the video identification information of the viewing video and the user identification information of the individual user. The delivery data stored in association with and is redistributed.

Further, the control method according to one aspect of the present invention is a control method of a distribution system that distributes a viewing video to each user terminal of a plurality of users who are viewers, and is user identification information for identifying each user. To accept the user operation input from the user terminal of the individual user identified based on the user identification information, and to deliver the distribution data to the individual user to the user terminal to which the user operation is input. The distributed data is stored in association with the video identification information for identifying the viewing video being viewed by the individual user and the user identification information of the individual user, and is stored. On the other hand, the viewing video viewed by the individual user is redistributed, and when the viewing video is redistributed, the user identification information is reacquired and the video identification of the viewing video to be redistributed. The distribution data stored in association with the information and the user identification information of the individual user is redistributed.

As a result, when the viewing video is distributed to a plurality of users and the individual user views the effect on the user operation, it can be reproduced in the redistribution to the individual user.

Overview of the distribution system. Schematic block diagram of the delivery system. Schematic diagram of the delivery data group. Flowchart of distribution processing of distribution data. Flowchart of redelivery processing of delivery data.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the dimensions, materials, shapes and relative positions of the components described in the following embodiments can be arbitrarily set and can be changed according to the configuration of the device to which the present invention is applied or various conditions. Further, unless otherwise specified, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments specifically described below.

[First Embodiment]
As shown in FIG. 1, the distribution system 100 that distributes a viewing video to each user terminal of a plurality of users (hereinafter, also referred to as viewing users) who are viewers manages user operations by the users. The user operation is an operation performed in connection with the viewing of the video, and as an example, an operation of inputting a comment, a reward operation of donating a reward corresponding to the viewed video, and the like. Further, the distribution system 100 includes a playback terminal 20 which is an example of a user terminal, a distribution server 30 for distributing a viewing video, and a distributor terminal 70 for uploading a video by a distributor. The playback terminal 20 and the distributor terminal 70 can be connected to the distribution server 30 via a predetermined network 50. Each of the plurality of viewers uses the playback terminal 20. As an example, the viewing user uses the playback terminal 20 at home or the like.

The distribution server 30 is configured as one logical server device by combining server units as a plurality of computers. However, the distribution server 30 may be configured by a single server unit. Alternatively, the distribution server 30 may be logically configured by using cloud computing. The distribution server 30 may function as a distribution server 30 in cooperation with an external server.

The distribution server 30 receives the user operation input by the viewing user from the playback terminal 20 and identifies the type of the user operation. Further, the distribution server 30 stores and manages unique information for each viewing user associated with the user identification information (for example, user ID) that identifies each viewing user. Further, the distribution server 30 identifies the terminal identification information (for example, terminal ID) that identifies each playback terminal 20, input information such as the content of the input comment, and the type of user operation in association with the user identification information. It manages operation information related to user operations such as operation identification information (for example, operation ID). On the other hand, the viewing user can input a user operation using the playback terminal 20. For example, in the comment input field displayed on the playback terminal 20, the viewing user can input a user operation for posting a support comment to the player. Alternatively, by touching the reward icon displayed on the playback terminal 20, the viewing user can input the reward operation as a user operation for donating the reward to the player or the like.

The distribution server 30 provides a distribution service for viewing a viewing video to a viewing terminal 20 or a viewing user who owns the playback terminal 20. For example, the distribution server 30 acquires a game image as an example of the image distributed from the distributor terminal 70, generates a viewing image, and distributes it to the playback terminal 20. Further, the distribution server 30 stores distribution data such as an image or a video for rewarding the user operation. Then, the distribution server 30 distributes the effect data including the distribution data to the reproduction terminal 20 in order to distribute the distribution data and exert the effect of the effect.

Further, the distribution service includes a distribution service that distributes and updates a program or data for the playback terminal 20 via the network 50. Through this distribution service, the distribution server 30 appropriately distributes various programs or data necessary for viewing the viewed video to each playback terminal 20. As an example, the viewing video includes a game video and a distribution screen for operation. In addition, the game video includes a game video of a game being played by a game machine, a game video created by recording a game screen, etc., and a game such as a video of a game player or a spectator watching a game. Related video is included. Alternatively, the viewing video may include other video such as movies, dramas, animations, and variety shows, and input information such as comments or images posted by viewing users. In the following, an example in which the viewing video includes a game video will be described.

For example, the distribution server 30 provides a web service to the user of the playback terminal 20 via the network 50. In the web service, when the distribution server 30 provides the distribution service, the viewing video reproduced on the playback terminal 20 is distributed. Web services include information provision services that provide various information related to viewing videos, community services that provide places for interaction such as information transmission, exchange, and sharing by viewing users, and user identification for identifying each viewing user. It may include other services such as services that give information.

Further, the distribution server 30 distributes the game video received from the distributor terminal 70 by distributing the viewing video. Alternatively, the distribution server 30 may distribute the video received from a device other than the distributor terminal 70. As an example, the distribution server 30 may distribute a game machine or a game image received from a game server that provides a game service to the game machine. In this case, the distribution server 30 distributes the game video uploaded from the game machine or the game server to the playback terminal 20.

The network 50 is configured so that the distribution server 30, the playback terminal 20, and the distributor terminal 70 can be connected to each other. As an example, the network 50 is configured to realize network communication using the TCP / IP protocol. Specifically, the LAN 52 connects the distribution server 30 and the Internet 51. Then, the Internet 51 as a WAN and the LAN 52 are connected via the router 53. The playback terminal 20 and the distributor terminal 70 are also configured to be connected to the Internet 51.

The distribution server 30, the playback terminal 20, and the distributor terminal 70 may be connected to each other by the Internet 51 in place of or in addition to the LAN 52. Further, the network 50 may be any of a dedicated line, a telephone line, an in-house network, a mobile communication network, other communication lines, and a combination thereof, and may be wired or wireless. .. In FIG. 1, a thin line indicates a connection to the Internet 51, and a thick line indicates a service provided and information to be transmitted. The thick line does not indicate that the devices communicate directly with each other, but the devices may be configured to communicate directly with each other.

The playback terminal 20 and the distributor terminal 70 are computer devices that can be connected to a network. For example, the playback terminal 20 and the distributor terminal 70 include a stationary or book-type personal computer 54 and a mobile terminal device 55 such as a mobile phone (including a smartphone). In addition, various computer devices such as a stationary home-use game device, a portable game device, and a portable tablet terminal device are included in the playback terminal 20 and the distributor terminal 70. By implementing various computer software in the playback terminal 20 and the distributor terminal 70, the user can enjoy various services provided by the distribution server 30. Specifically, the playback terminal 20 functions as a viewing video display terminal through video playback software.

[Overview of delivery service]
In the distribution service of the distribution system 100, when a viewing user performs a user operation of posting a comment or donating a reward, the distribution server 30 has a plurality of effects as an example of a plurality of distribution data preset in the distribution server 30. Select one production video from the video. The playback time of the production video is shorter than that of the viewing video. Alternatively, the staging video may have a longer reproduction time than the viewing video, for example, if the staging video is not displayed superimposed on the viewing video, the replay time may be longer. The distribution server 30 distributes the selected staging video to the playback terminal 20 owned by the viewing user.

By the way, in a general video distribution service or live distribution application, a viewing user may be able to input a user operation for posting a comment or donating a reward. When these user operations are input, the content of the comment or the content of the reward is delivered to the playback terminal 20 of the viewing user together with the input user name of the viewing user. In the case of live distribution, the distributor can watch the video and give a comment or a reward for the reward, or enter a comment of the reward. Then, the repayment is delivered together with the viewing video, and a plurality of viewing users view the repayment. By establishing the two-way action in this way, it is possible to give the viewing user a sense of presence and familiarity.

As an example in which a bidirectional action is not established, for example, there is a case where many user operations are input in a short time. In this case, the player may not be able to recognize some of the comments or the like, or the player may not be able to return the comment in time, resulting in a viewing user who is not returned by the player. Then, the viewing user who has performed the user operation feels dissatisfied if the player does not return the message, and the number of user operations is reduced. On the other hand, since the player's recognition ability or response ability is limited, there is a possibility that a bidirectional action may not be established.

In particular, in the case of live distribution of an e-sports (electronic sports) game video, the target supported by the viewing user is a player who is competing in the game. Then, since the player in the battle needs to concentrate on the game, it is difficult to give back to the user operation by the viewing user. Moreover, even if it is possible to interrupt the game and return it, there is a limit to the ability of the player to respond. Therefore, there is a possibility that a bidirectional action may not be established. Therefore, it is desirable to reduce the dissatisfaction of the viewing user and suppress the decrease in the number of user operations.

Therefore, in the distribution service in the distribution system 100, when the viewing user performs a user operation, at least one is selected from the plurality of production images set in the distribution server 30. Then, the selected staging video is delivered to the playback terminal 20 used for the user operation by the individual user who has performed the user operation such as posting a comment. As a result, the effect video is reproduced on the reproduction terminal 20 as an individual effect. Further, the distribution server 30 stores the production video distributed in association with the viewing video and redistributes it to the viewing user. Hereinafter, the outline of the distribution system 100 in the present embodiment will be described.

The distributor operates the distributor terminal 70 to upload the game video. As an example, the game video is recorded on the distributor terminal 70, and the distributor terminal 70 uploads it to the distribution server 30. Alternatively, a commentator who plays a game of another person may upload the commentary video from his / her own server to the distribution server 30. In this case, the target for the viewing user to post comments and donate rewards may be a commentator. Further, the target for the viewing user to post a comment, donate a reward, or the like may be an uploaded viewing video. The distributor terminal 70 may acquire a camera image from a camera that shoots a player who is competing with the player. The distributor terminal 70 transmits the acquired camera image to the distribution server 30 as a game image or as a game image in which the camera image is superimposed on a part of the game screen.

Alternatively, the distribution server 30 may acquire the camera image directly from the camera that shoots the player who is competing. In this case, the distribution server 30 generates a viewing video in which the game video and the camera video are stored in a predetermined area, and distributes the viewing video to the playback terminal 20 of the viewing user. Alternatively, the distribution server 30 distributes the acquired camera image to the playback terminal 20 as a viewing image. As another example, the distribution server 30 distributes the game video and the camera video as separate viewing videos, and both videos are displayed on the playback terminal 20 respectively, or the playback terminal 20 synthesizes both videos. It may be displayed at the same time. Both images can be combined using an application program installed in the playback terminal 20 in advance. Further, the distribution server 30 may acquire game operation information or the like from the game machine as the distributor terminal 70. In this case, the distribution server 30 may receive game operation information by the player, NPC control information when an NPC is present, and the like. The distribution server 30 generates the game video included in the viewing video by regenerating the game screen based on the received game operation information and the like. As a result, the amount of communication from the distributor terminal 70 to the distribution server 30 can be reduced.

The distribution server 30 distributes the viewing video to the playback terminal 20 of each viewing user. Each viewing user can reproduce and view the viewing video using his / her own playback terminal 20. Further, each viewing user can perform user operations such as posting a comment by using the playback terminal 20. The user operation can be realized by the function of the application program pre-installed in the playback terminal 20. The application program can be downloaded from the distribution server 30 and other external servers. Alternatively, the user operation may be realized by the function of the web page provided by the distribution server 30. In addition, the distribution server 30 manages comments posted by viewing users, manages donated rewards, and the like.

For example, the distribution server 30 delivers the viewing video live and exerts a common effect on a plurality of viewing users. Specifically, the distribution server 30 distributes common data (for example, common video) for returning comments and the like posted by each viewing user to the playback terminals 20 of a plurality of viewing users. Then, as a common effect, a common video or the like is displayed on the playback terminal 20. An application program is installed in the playback terminal 20 of the viewing user in advance, and the viewing user can perform user operations such as posting a comment using the application program. For example, when the viewing user starts the application program, the playback terminal 20 has a video area in which the game video is displayed, an input field for inputting a comment, and an operation area such as a reward icon for donating rewards. Is displayed. Further, the playback terminal 20 displays a comment area in which the delivered comment is displayed. The video area, the operation area, and the comment area are displayed separately, and the viewing user can perform the user operation in the operation area. Alternatively, similar area division and operation input may be realized in the web page provided by the distribution server 30.

The viewing user performs user operations such as posting a comment or donating a reward from his / her own playback terminal 20 during distribution of the viewing video. The playback terminal 20 transmits input information indicating the content of the input comment, a touch operation position for identifying the type of user operation, and the like to the distribution server 30. The playback terminal 20 may transmit input information or information identifying the type of user operation together with the user identification information assigned to each viewing user. The reward provided to the player or the like by the reward operation is, for example, a consumption medium such as money, token coin, virtual currency, cryptographic asset, electronic money, and points. Alternatively, the reward may be a privilege such as an in-game currency or item that can be used in the game service. Further, the reward may be a tangible object such as an article.

When the user operation is performed, the distribution server 30 acquires the input information or the touch operation position from the playback terminal 20. Further, the distribution server 30 acquires the user identification information, for example, when the viewing user logs in. Subsequently, the distribution server 30 associates the input information or the operation identification information (for example, the operation ID) based on the touch operation position with the user identification information. Then, the distribution server 30 specifies the content (for example, the amount of money) of the reward by the operation identification information. As long as the distribution data can be distributed, the distribution server 30 may acquire the terminal identification information that identifies the reproduction terminal 20 of each viewing user from the reproduction terminal 20 as the user identification information. For example, the distribution server 30 may acquire an IP (Internet Protocol) address or a MAC (Media Access Control) address as terminal identification information.

Upon accepting the user operation, the distribution server 30 selects and distributes one video from the plurality of staging videos stored in advance. For example, the distribution server 30 randomly selects data identification information (for example, a data ID) that identifies each effect video, or selects by lottery. Then, the distribution server 30 distributes the production video corresponding to the selected data identification information. Here, the staging video is prepared in advance in case the distributor (for example, the player) cannot distribute the comment or the like from the viewing user. For example, the staging video is a video of about 5 seconds, and is a video obtained by shooting a scene in which the player is thanking or taking a thank-you pose. In addition, instead of the production video as the distribution data, a character string or an image meaning thank-you, a thank-you voice, or an animation of saying thank-you or taking a thank-you pose may be distributed.

When selecting the production video, it may be referred to which game player the comment posting or the like is intended for. For example, the viewing user selects in advance the supporting player or the team to which the supporting player belongs. The viewing user may select the player when the viewing user posts a comment. In this case, the playback terminal 20 transmits information that identifies the player to the distribution server 30. Further, the viewing user may select the player in advance and store it in the distribution server 30. In this case, the distribution server 30 stores the information that identifies the player (for example, the player ID) in association with the user identification information. Then, the distribution server 30 refers to the information that identifies the player, and selects the effect video related to the player from the distribution data group RD (FIG. 2). It should be noted that the viewing user may be able to select both players who are competing against each other. This can satisfy the viewing user who wants to post a comment to both players. In this case, the distribution server 30 selects an effect video related to both players, for example, a video obtained by shooting both players from the distribution data group RD.

When the production video is selected, the distribution server 30 generates production data so that the production video is superimposed on a part of the game video (for example, the upper right of the game video), and distributes the production data to the playback terminal 20 on which the user operation is performed. do. In this case, the distribution server 30 distributes the effect data including the effect video only to the viewing user who has performed the user operation. It should be noted that each effect video may be automatically generated when the operation information is acquired. For example, the user name of the viewing user may be specified based on the operation information, and the distribution server 30 may generate an effect video including the user name. The distribution timing of the production video is immediately after the user operation such as posting a comment is performed. Alternatively, the distribution timing may be a timing delayed from the user operation by a predetermined time, or a preset timing such as immediately before the end of distribution of the viewing video.

When the distribution data is drawn instead of the random selection, a rarity is set for each of the plurality of distribution data, and the rarity is associated with the data identification information. Then, the distribution server 30 performs a lottery according to the rarity and selects distribution data. That is, the winning probability in the lottery is set in advance as a rarity in each distribution data. The distribution server 30 performs a lottery according to the winning probability to specify the data identification information. Then, the distribution server 30 selects the distribution data corresponding to the specified data identification information. This lottery can be realized by a known method. The rarity may be stored in the form of a table or a list, and the rarity may be included in the distribution data.

Further, the distribution data once won by the lottery may be executed a plurality of times so as to be excluded from the target of the next lottery. As a result, if the lottery is executed the same number of times as the number of distribution data, all the distribution data will be won. Therefore, if the lottery is performed a plurality of times, the desired distribution data is always selected. As a result, even if the distribution data has a high rarity and a low probability of winning, it will always win if the predetermined conditions are satisfied. Therefore, the motivation of the user operation by the viewing user can be increased. Further, the selection unit 133 may execute the lottery on the condition that the predetermined attribute identification information is associated with the user identification information. For example, the selection unit 133 executes a lottery when the attribute identification information indicating that the viewing user is a VIP member is associated with the selection unit 133. When a viewing user who is a VIP member posts a comment or the like, the selection unit 133 selects the distribution data selected as the execution result of the lottery from the sub-data group consisting of a plurality of distribution data for the VIP member. ..

[Distribution system control system]
Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the control system of the distribution system 100 that distributes the viewed video to the reproduction terminal 20 as an example of the user terminal will be described.

The distribution server 30 includes a distribution control unit 31, a distribution storage unit 32, and a communication unit (not shown). The distribution control unit 31 executes various controls for distributing a video such as a game video uploaded from the distributor terminal 70. The distribution of the viewing video by the distribution server 30 may be in a format of simultaneous distribution to each user, and even in a live distribution format of video distribution in real time, for example, an edited video is distributed instead of real time. It may be in the form of Further, the format is not limited to the simultaneous distribution format, and may be an on-demand distribution format in which distribution is performed individually by each user's operation. In particular, at the time of redistribution, the distribution server 30 distributes in the form of on-demand distribution.

Further, when the distribution control unit 31 accepts the user operation by the viewing user from the playback terminal 20, the distribution control unit 31 selects the distribution data and generates the effect data. Further, the distribution storage unit 32 stores the distribution program PG2 and the management data MD used for managing the viewing user. Further, the distribution storage unit 32 stores distribution data DD including distribution data group RD and redistribution data VD.

The distribution control unit 31 is configured as a computer in which a processor that executes various arithmetic processes and operation controls according to a predetermined program, an internal memory necessary for the operation of the processor, and other peripheral devices are combined. As an example, these processors are a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or an MPU (Micro-Processing Unit), and control the entire apparatus based on a predetermined program and also collectively control various processes.

The distribution storage unit 32 is a storage device including a computer-readable non-temporary storage medium. The distribution storage unit 32 includes a RAM (Random Access Memory), which is a system work memory for operating the processor, and a ROM (Read Only Memory), an HDD (Hard Disc Drive), and an SSD (SSD) for storing the program and the system software. Includes storage devices such as Solid State Drive). The processor can execute various processing operations such as calculation, control, and determination according to the program stored in the ROM or the HDD. The distribution program PG2 functions as a computer program of the distribution system 100. The distribution storage unit 32 may store all the data in one storage device, or may distribute and store the data in a plurality of storage devices.

Further, the distribution control unit 31 is connected by wire or wirelessly to a display device (not shown) that displays the input state, setting state, measurement result, and various information of the device. Further, the distribution storage unit 32 is connected by wire or wirelessly to an operation device (not shown) including a keyboard or various switches for inputting predetermined commands and data. The distribution control unit 31 may be a portable recording medium such as a CD (Compact Disc), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), a CF (Compact Flash) card, or a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, or a server on the Internet. Control can also be performed according to a program stored in an external storage medium.

The reproduction terminal 20 includes a reproduction control unit 21, a reproduction storage unit 22, an operation unit 23 as an operation device, a display unit 24 as a display device, a speaker 25 as an audio output device, and a communication unit (not shown). The reproduction storage unit 22 stores a control program (not shown) of the reproduction terminal 20 and a reproduction program (not shown) of a viewing video which is an example of an application program. The reproduction control unit 21 controls the reproduction terminal 20 and executes the reproduction program to display the viewing video and the distribution data on the display unit 24. Further, the operation unit 23 is an operation device such as a mouse, a keyboard, a controller, or a touch panel, and accepts input of a user operation by a viewing user. Further, the display unit 24 is a display device such as a television, a display, or a touch panel, and displays a viewing image including a game image or the like to be viewed by the user. The operation unit 23 and the display unit 24 may be integrally configured as a display operation unit such as a touch panel. The speaker 25 outputs related sounds such as game sounds as the game images and the like are played back. The operation unit 23, the display unit 24, and the speaker 25 may be integrated with the reproduction terminal 20 or may be separate from the reproduction terminal 20.

The distributor terminal 70 includes a terminal control unit 71, a terminal storage unit 72, a terminal operation unit 73, a terminal display unit 74, and a communication unit (not shown). The terminal storage unit 72 stores the control program of the distributor terminal 70. The terminal control unit 71 controls the distributor terminal 70 and uploads a video such as a game video. Further, the terminal operation unit 73 is an operation device such as a mouse, keyboard, controller, or touch panel, and accepts input of operations such as input of a comment being uploaded or distributed by the distributor. The terminal display unit 74 is a display device such as a television, a display, or a touch panel, and displays a game image or the like distributed by the distributor. The terminal operation unit 73 and the terminal display unit 74 may be integrally configured as a display operation unit such as a touch panel.

Further, the distributor terminal 70 includes an audio output device such as a speaker (not shown) and an audio input device such as a microphone. Further, the distributor terminal 70 may be provided with an image pickup device such as a camera for photographing a player or the like. In this case, the distributor terminal 70 uploads the camera image taken by the camera to the distribution server 30 at any time. Alternatively, the camera may be provided separately from the distributor terminal 70. In this case, the camera transmits the camera image to the distributor terminal 70. When playing a game on the distributor terminal 70, the terminal control unit 71 controls the progress of the game by executing the game program stored in the terminal storage unit 72.

The reproduction control unit 21 and the terminal control unit 71 are configured as a computer in which a processor that executes various arithmetic processes and operation controls according to a predetermined program, an internal memory necessary for the operation of the processor, and other peripheral devices are combined. ing. As an example, these processors are a CPU or an MPU, and control the entire apparatus based on a predetermined program, and also collectively control various processes. The playback control unit 21 and the terminal control unit 71 perform control according to a program stored in a portable recording medium such as a CD, DVD, CF card, or USB memory, or an external storage medium such as a server on the Internet. You can also.

The reproduction storage unit 22 and the terminal storage unit 72 are storage devices including a computer-readable non-temporary storage medium. The reproduction storage unit 22 and the terminal storage unit 72 include a RAM, which is a system work memory for operating the processor, and a storage device such as a ROM, an HDD, and an SSD for storing a program and system software. The processor can execute various processing operations such as calculation, control, and discrimination according to the control program stored in the ROM or the HDD. The reproduction storage unit 22 and the terminal storage unit 72 may hold all the data in one storage device, or may distribute and store the data in a plurality of storage devices.

[Distribution server]
The distribution control unit 31 of the distribution server 30 has an acquisition unit 131 as an example of the identification information acquisition means, an operation acceptance unit 132 as an example of the operation acceptance means, and a selection unit 133 as an example of the selection means. Further, the distribution control unit 31 has a distribution unit 134 as an example of the data distribution means, a storage unit 135 as an example of the storage means, and a redistribution unit 136 as an example of the redistribution means. Further, the distribution control unit 31 has a consideration receiving unit (not shown) which is an example of a consideration receiving means for accepting payment of a consideration for a user operation. Each unit is a logical device realized by a combination of the hardware resource of the distribution control unit 31 and the distribution program PG2 as a software resource.

[Acquisition department]
The acquisition unit 131 functions as identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information for identifying each user. For example, the viewing user receives user authentication by logging in on a web page such as a distribution site provided by the distribution server 30. At this time, the playback terminal 20 transmits an authentication request to the distribution server 30. Then, the distribution control unit 31 authenticates the user by a known method, and the acquisition unit 131 acquires the user identification information (for example, user ID) and the terminal identification information (for example, IP address). Further, the acquisition unit 131 stores the terminal identification information associated with the user identification information in the distribution storage unit 32. The distribution storage unit 32 may store only temporarily, but at least during live distribution, the terminal identification information is stored. As an example, the user identification information is a user ID, but the acquisition unit 131 may acquire terminal identification information such as an IP address or a MAC address as the user identification information.

Further, the acquisition unit 131 functions as an information acquisition means for acquiring terminal identification information. The acquisition unit 131, which functions as an information acquisition means, acquires terminal identification information for identifying the reproduction terminal 20 to which a user operation has been input from the reproduction terminal 20 and stores it in the distribution storage unit 32. Further, the acquisition unit 131 may function as a history acquisition means for acquiring history identification information or an attribute acquisition means for acquiring attribute specific information. The acquisition unit 131 that functions as the history acquisition unit acquires the history identification information as the operation history of the viewing user who has input the user operation from the operation acceptance unit 132. Then, the acquisition unit 131 associates the acquired history identification information with the user identification information and passes it to the selection unit 133. Further, the acquisition unit 131 that functions as the attribute acquisition unit acquires the attribute identification information as the attribute specific information from the operation acceptance unit 132. Then, the acquisition unit 131 associates the acquired attribute identification information with the user identification information and passes it to the selection unit 133. As an example, the attribute acquired by the acquisition unit 131 is an operation attribute of a user operation, a comment attribute of a comment, or a user attribute of each user. The attribute specific information indicates an operation attribute, a comment attribute, or a user attribute.

For example, the operation attribute is an attribute corresponding to each type of user operation such as inputting a comment or donating a reward. In addition, the attributes corresponding to the donation of rewards differ depending on the amount or type of rewards. For example, the attribute specific information indicating the operation attribute is the operation identification information, and the acquisition unit 131 acquires the operation identification information for identifying the selected reward type from the operation acceptance unit 132. Further, the operation attributes may be different for each player who is the target of comments, donations of rewards, and the like. For example, the operation identification information may be different between the input of the comment to the player A and the input of the comment to the player B who is playing against the player A.

Comment attributes are attributes classified according to the nature of the comment, such as good, bad, funny, or boring. Further, the attribute specific information indicating the comment attribute is comment identification information (for example, comment ID). The operation receiving unit 132 determines the content of the comment and passes the comment identification information according to the content of the comment to the acquisition unit 131. For example, the operation receiving unit 132 analyzes the text included in the comment, and if the comment contains characters meaning expectations or support such as "do your best", "expect", and "nice catch". , Pass comment identification information showing positive nature. Further, if the comment contains a character meaning a heckler, a bashing, or the like, the operation receiving unit 132 passes the comment identification information indicating a negative property. Then, if the comment contains only characters that cannot be classified as positive or negative, the operation receiving unit 132 passes the comment identification information indicating a neutral property.

Further, if the comment contains characters that can identify the player, such as the player's name, the operation receiving unit 132 passes the comment identification information indicating the player to the acquisition unit 131. Alternatively, the attribute-specific information may indicate that the delivery data is not delivered. In this case, since the selection unit 133 of the distribution server 30 does not select the distribution data, the distribution data is not distributed. For example, if the comment contains a non-existent keyword, for example, the name of the player of the previous game, the comment should be ignored, and the operation receiving unit 132 indicates that the distribution data is not distributed. Is handed over to the acquisition unit 131. The acquisition unit 131 may associate the user identification information of the viewing user with the content of the comment associated with the user identification information.

The user attribute is an attribute corresponding to each user such as gender and age. Further, the attribute specific information indicating the user attribute is the attribute identification information (for example, the attribute ID), and the operation receiving unit 132 refers to the user information UI of the management data MD and passes the attribute identification information to the acquisition unit 131. .. Then, the acquisition unit 131 associates the acquired attribute identification information with the user identification information and passes it to the selection unit 133. For example, the user information UI includes the gender or age of the user associated with the user identification information. The operation receiving unit 132 specifies the gender or age as the user information UI corresponding to the user identification information based on the user identification information. Then, the operation receiving unit 132 acquires the attribute identification information corresponding to the specified user information UI from the management data MD.

Further, the operation receiving unit 132 may refer to the user information UI and pass the history identification information (for example, the history ID) as the operation history to the acquisition unit 131. For example, the user information UI is information associated with user identification information, and includes information related to the history of operations of the viewing user, such as the number of times comments are posted in a predetermined period or the total donation amount of rewards. The operation receiving unit 132 specifies the number of postings or the total donation amount from the user information UI corresponding to the user identification information. Then, the operation receiving unit 132 passes the history identification information corresponding to the specified number of postings or the total donation amount to the acquisition unit 131. For example, when the operation receiving unit 132 determines that the specified number of postings is more than the predetermined number of times, the operation receiving unit 132 passes the history identification information indicating that the number of postings is more than the predetermined number of times. Further, when the operation receiving unit 132 determines that the specified number of postings is less than the predetermined number of postings, the operation receiving unit 132 passes the history identification information indicating that the number of postings is less than the predetermined number of times.

[Operation receiving unit]
The operation receiving unit 132 accepts a user operation input from the playback terminal 20 of an individual user identified based on the user identification information. As an example, the operation receiving unit 132 identifies the type of user operation based on the information of the touch operation position compared with the screen displayed on the touch panel of the playback terminal 20. Then, the operation receiving unit 132 passes the operation identification information that identifies the type of the user operation to the acquisition unit 131. Alternatively, the operation receiving unit 132 may acquire the operation identification information from the reproduction terminal 20. Further, the operation receiving unit 132 acquires input information such as the content of a comment from the playback terminal 20. Further, the operation receiving unit 132 can accept operations such as changing the playback speed of the viewed video, changing the size of the video area, and starting or stopping the playback as operations by the user. As an example, the viewing user can execute each operation by selecting an icon or the like arranged on the distribution screen so as to be overlapped with or side by side with the video area.

Further, the operation receiving unit 132 may accept an input operation of a special command as a user operation. For example, when the viewing user inputs a specific keyword set in advance in the comment, the operation receiving unit 132 passes the operation identification information corresponding to the special command to the acquisition unit 131. Alternatively, the operation receiving unit 132 may determine whether or not a specific keyword set in advance is included in the comment. In this case, when the operation receiving unit 132 determines that a specific keyword is included, the operation receiving unit 132 passes the operation identification information corresponding to the special command to the acquisition unit 131. Then, the selection unit 133 selects the effect video corresponding to the keyword, and the distribution unit 134 distributes the effect data including the effect image to the reproduction terminal 20.

This makes it possible to give the viewing user the pleasure of searching for a special command, which is like a treasure hunt. If other selection conditions, for example, the selection condition of the production image corresponding to the operation attribute and the selection condition of the production image corresponding to the special command overlap, the selection condition of the production image corresponding to the special command is prioritized. You may. Then, the viewing user suddenly sees an unfamiliar production image, and can get a fresh feeling.

[Selection]
The selection unit 133 selects at least one distribution data from the distribution data group RD (FIG. 3) including a plurality of distribution data in response to the user operation. The distribution data includes video, audio, images, and combinations thereof. The selection unit 133 may select a plurality of distribution data, and in this case, a plurality of distribution data are distributed. Further, the distribution data group RD may include a sub data group composed of a plurality of distribution data.

As an example, the selection unit 133 randomly selects at least one distribution data from the distribution data group RD. Specifically, the distribution storage unit 32 stores the data identification information for identifying the distribution data so as to correspond to each of the distribution data. Then, when the selection unit 133 acquires the operation identification information or the like from the acquisition unit 131, the selection unit 133 randomly identifies the data identification information using a random number table or the like. Then, the selection unit 133 selects the distribution data corresponding to the specified data identification information. The distribution unit 134 distributes the distribution data selected by the selection unit 133 to the playback terminal 20 to which the user operation is input.

As shown in FIG. 3, the distribution data group RD may include a plurality of sub-data groups, each associated with a different attribute. In this case, the selection unit 133 identifies the attribute based on the attribute specific information, and selects the distribution data from the sub-data groups associated with the specified attribute. Note that some of the attributes associated with the sub-data groups may be common. Specifically, the attributes are divided based on the operation attributes of user operations, the user attributes of each user, or the comment attributes of comments. Each of the sub-data groups is configured to include a plurality of distribution data associated with a predetermined common attribute. For example, the distribution data group RD shown in FIG. 3 is a sub that includes distribution data 1 associated with data ID 1 and attributes 1 and 3, and distribution data 2 associated with data ID 2 and attributes 1 and 3. Includes data group G1. Further, the distribution data group RD includes a sub data group G2 including distribution data 1 and 2 and distribution data 3 associated with the data ID 3 and the attributes 2 and 3. Then, different attribute identification information is assigned to each of the attributes 1 to 3. When the attribute is a user attribute of a viewing user, for example, attribute 1 indicates a female, attribute 2 indicates a male, and attribute 3 indicates an age in the twenties.

The selection unit 133 identifies a user attribute based on the attribute identification information acquired from the acquisition unit 131, and selects distribution data from the specified user attribute, for example, a sub-data group associated with a gender. In the example of FIG. 3, if the specified attribute is female, the selection unit 133 selects distribution data from the sub data group G1. That is, the distribution data 1 and the distribution data 2 included in the sub data group G1 are images, sounds, or videos for women. The selection of the distribution data by the selection unit 133 can be a combination of a plurality of selection methods. For example, the selection unit 133 may specify the sub data group G1 based on the specified user attribute, and randomly select the distribution data from the sub data group G1.

As an example, the sub-data group of the distribution data group RD can be used for personal information such as gender, age, place of residence, place of origin, high school, and university of origin, or attributes of viewing users such as being a VIP member or a paying member. The production video prepared accordingly is included, and the selection unit 133 selects distribution data from the sub-data group. For example, if there is an attribute common to the personal information of the player registered in advance and the personal information of the viewing user, the attribute identification information corresponds to the common attribute. An example of a common attribute is the university of origin or prefecture of residence when the player and the viewing user have the same university of origin or place of origin. The sub-data group selected in this case includes the staging video prepared according to the university of origin or the place of origin, and the selection unit 133 selects the staging video from the sub-data group. The common attributes include information necessary for comparison in the personal information of the viewing user in the user information UI and information necessary for comparison in the personal information of the player stored in advance in the distribution storage unit 32. Judgment is made by comparison. For example, the personal information of the player is stored in association with the information that identifies the player. Further, the personal information of the viewing user is stored in association with the user identification information.

For example, if the place of origin is the same, the production video in which the player speaks the dialect of the region is included in the sub-data group. When the selection unit 133 selects such an effect video, the viewing user who has viewed the effect image can obtain a sense of familiarity with the player. Further, the viewing user can become a VIP member by satisfying the condition that the total amount of consumption for the distribution service has reached a predetermined amount, for example. As another example, the viewing user can become a VIP member if he / she is a monthly member or a premium member. When becoming a VIP member, the VIP attribute is given to the user information UI of the viewing user. For example, when a viewing user who is a VIP member posts a comment or the like, the selection unit 133 selects a production video from a sub-data group including a special production video for the VIP member. Alternatively, only one type of special staging video is prepared, and the selection unit 133 may select the special staging video.

The attribute identification information may be different for each player, each viewing user's personal information, or each member type. Further, a plurality of attribute identification information may be included in the operation information of one user operation. For example, the data identification information of the distribution data may be associated with the attribute identification information indicating the player, the attribute identification information indicating the personal information, and the attribute identification information indicating the type of the member. The attribute identification information indicating the type of the member indicates whether or not the directed video is for a VIP member. Further, the attribute identification information indicating the player indicates which player the effect video is related to. The attribute identification information indicating the player may be associated with each data identification information for all the staging images.

When the attribute is a user-operated operation attribute, for example, attribute 1 indicates input of a comment, attribute 2 indicates a donation of a high reward, and attribute 3 indicates a donation of a low reward. The acquisition unit 131 that functions as the attribute acquisition means acquires the operation identification information as the attribute identification information. Then, the acquisition unit 131 passes the operation identification information to the selection unit 133. The selection unit 133 identifies the operation attribute based on the operation identification information, and selects the distribution data from the specified operation attribute, for example, the sub-data group associated with the input of the comment. In the example of FIG. 3, if the specified attribute is a comment input, the selection unit 133 selects distribution data from the sub data group G1. That is, the distribution data 1 and the distribution data 2 included in the sub data group G1 are in return for the input of the comment.

That is, the sub data group G1 of the distribution data group RD includes the staging video prepared according to the type of user operation such as posting a comment, and the selection unit 133 selects the staging video from the sub data group. select. For example, when the distribution server 30 accepts the input of a comment, the selection unit 133 selects the production video from the sub-data group including the production video for the comment. When the distribution server 30 accepts the donation of the reward, the selection unit 133 selects the production video from the sub-data group including the production video for the reward. Further, when the reward is a gift, for example, when the viewing user pays a consideration to purchase the gift and provides the gift to the player, the selection unit 133 is a sub-data group including a production image according to the type of the gift. You may select the production image from the above. Further, the selection unit 133 may select a production image from a sub-data group including the production image according to the amount of the reward.

Further, when the attribute is a comment attribute of a comment, for example, attribute 1 shows a positive property, attribute 2 shows a negative property, and attribute 3 shows a neutral property. The acquisition unit 131 that functions as the attribute acquisition means acquires the comment identification information as the attribute identification information. Then, the acquisition unit 131 passes the comment identification information to the selection unit 133. The selection unit 133 identifies the comment attribute based on the comment identification information, and selects the distribution data from the specified comment attribute, for example, the sub-data group associated with the positive property. In the example of FIG. 3, if the specified attribute has a positive property, the selection unit 133 selects distribution data from the sub data group G1. That is, the distribution data 1 and the distribution data 2 included in the sub data group G1 have contents that are in return for comments having a positive nature.

That is, the sub-data group of the distribution data group RD includes the staging video prepared according to the content of the comment, and the selection unit 133 selects the staging video from the sub-data group. For example, as a result of analyzing the comment by the operation receiving unit 132, if it is determined that the comment has a positive property such as expectation or support, the selection unit 133 is a sub-data group including a production image for the comment having a positive property. Select the production image from the list. On the other hand, if it is determined that the comment has a negative property such as a heckler or a bashing, the selection unit 133 selects the production image from the sub-data group including the production image for the comment having the negative property. Alternatively, if it is determined that the comment has a negative nature, the selection unit 133 does not have to select the staging image. In this case, the comment identification information is information indicating that the distribution data is not distributed.

Further, the comment attribute may indicate that the comment is for a specific person. For example, when the distribution server 30 analyzes a comment and includes a character that identifies a person, for example, a specific player, the operation receiving unit 132 obtains comment identification information indicating that the comment is for the player to the acquisition unit 131. Hand over. Then, the selection unit 133, which has received the comment identification information from the acquisition unit 131, selects the production image from the sub-data group including the production image related to the player. If the player does not exist, for example, if the player is a player of the previous game, the operation receiving unit 132 passes the comment identification information indicating that the distribution data is not distributed to the acquisition unit 131. Then, the selection unit 133 that has received the comment identification information from the acquisition unit 131 does not select the effect video.

Further, the distribution data group RD may include a plurality of sub-data groups, each associated with a different behavior type. For example, in the distribution data group RD shown in FIG. 3, the distribution data is associated with the action types of types 1 to 3. Then, the distribution data group RD includes a sub data group G3 including the distribution data 4 associated with the data ID 4 and the types 1 and 2, and the distribution data 5 associated with the data ID 5 and the types 1 and 2. .. Further, the distribution data group RD includes a sub data group G4 including distribution data 4 and distribution data 5, and distribution data 6 associated with data ID 6 and types 2 and 3. As an example, type 1 indicates that the number of postings within a predetermined period exceeds a predetermined number of times, and type 2 indicates that the number of postings within a predetermined period does not exceed a predetermined number of times. Type 3 indicates that the total donation amount exceeds the predetermined amount. Then, different history identification information is assigned to each of the types 1 to 3.

The selection unit 133 determines the action type of the input user based on the attribute identification information acquired from the acquisition unit 131. Further, the selection unit 133 selects distribution data from the sub-data groups associated with the determined action type. In the example of FIG. 3, if the number of postings within the predetermined period exceeds the predetermined number of times for the specified action type, the selection unit 133 selects the distribution data from the sub data group G3. That is, the distribution data 4 and the distribution data 5 included in the sub data group G3 are images, sounds, or videos for viewing users who have a large number of postings.

Further, when the operation receiving unit 132 accepts the input operation of the special command, the selection unit 133 selects the distribution data associated with the special command from the distribution data group RD. Specifically, when the selection unit 133 acquires the operation identification information corresponding to the special command from the acquisition unit 131, the selection unit 133 specifies the operation attribute based on the operation identification information. Then, the selection unit 133 selects the distribution data from the specified operation attributes, for example, the sub-data group associated with the input of the special command.

In addition, a plurality of conditions may be set in the selection mode of the distribution data. For example, one comment posting by a viewing user may correspond to a plurality of selection conditions. In this case, the selection unit 133 receives a plurality of types of attribute identification information and the like from the acquisition unit 131. Then, the selection unit 133 selects the distribution data according to the preset priority order so that any attribute or the like is prioritized.

Alternatively, the selection unit 133 may select at least one distribution data by lottery. In this case, the selection unit 133 executes a lottery to select distribution data from the distribution data group RD or the sub data group. For example, the selection unit 133 selects a sub-data group associated with the specified attribute or action type as a population, and executes a lottery to select distribution data from the sub-data groups. Further, the distribution server 30 may store the data identification information of the distribution data once won by lottery in association with the user identification information for a predetermined period. As a result, the user can repeatedly view the winning distribution data without performing another user operation (for example, donation of reward).

The selection unit 133 selects the distribution data corresponding to the user operation input by the individual user while viewing the viewing video. That is, the selection and distribution of the distribution data is executed for the user operation performed during the viewing of the viewing video. As an example, the distribution unit 134 generates production data including distribution data and control data, and distributes the effect data to the reproduction terminal 20. The control data specifies display timing, display position, display mode, and the like as display conditions for distribution data (for example, staging video). Then, the reproduction control unit 21 of the reproduction terminal 20 refers to the control data, and displays the effect image of the designated mode at the designated position at the designated timing. As an example, the display timing can be specified by the elapsed time from the playback start timing of the viewing video. Further, the reproduction control unit 21 may refer to the control data and determine a part of the display condition (for example, the display position) to display the effect video.

Further, the selection unit 133 may select the distribution data when the user operation is a reward operation for donating a reward corresponding to the viewing video. Then, the distribution unit 134 distributes the selected distribution data only to the reproduction terminal 20 to which the reward operation is input. As a result, the distribution data functions as additional content when a special user operation (for example, a reward operation) is performed. In addition, the distribution data is not distributed to other viewing users other than the individual user who performed the reward operation. Therefore, the individual user can view the distribution data only by himself / herself and can support the distributor inconspicuously. The distributor terminal 70 is notified that a special user operation has been performed. Therefore, the distributor can recognize that a special user operation has been performed. Further, the reward operation includes a reward operation for selecting a special icon and a reward operation for selecting another icon, and only the reward operation for selecting a special icon may correspond to the special user operation.

Further, the selection unit 133 may select common data in addition to the distribution data. The common data distributed to the user operation during viewing is a common image, a common sound, or a common video that exerts a common effect on the playback terminal 20. As an example, the common image, the common sound, and the common video include a character string indicating a thank-you to an unspecified number of viewing users or the content of a comment posted by the viewing user. Then, the distribution unit 134 distributes the control data for specifying the display timing, display position, display mode, etc. of the common data (for example, the common video) to a plurality of viewing users together with the common data. As an example, the selection unit 133 specifies an operation attribute based on the operation identification information, and when the specified operation attribute is a comment input operation, selects common data. On the other hand, when the specified operation attribute is a reward operation for donating a reward corresponding to the viewing video, the selection unit 133 selects the distribution data. Further, the reproduction control unit 21 may refer to the control data and determine a part of the display condition (for example, the display position) to display the common image.

Further, the selection unit 133 may determine whether or not the viewing user has registered the distributor's channel as a viewing target based on the history identification information. The selection unit 133 selects distribution data when it is determined that the viewing user has registered. Then, the distribution unit 134 distributes the distribution data to the playback terminal 20 of the viewing user. As a result, it is possible to give an individual user who has registered the channel a motivation for registration to view the distribution data. Alternatively, the selection unit 133 may determine whether or not the viewing user has registered the distributor's channel as a viewing target based on the operation identification information. The operation identification information in this case indicates that the user operation is an operation for registering a channel.

Further, the selection unit 133 may determine whether or not the comment posted by the viewing user has been deleted based on the history identification information acquired from the acquisition unit 131. The selection unit 133 selects the distribution data when it is determined that the comment of the viewing user has been deleted. Then, the distribution unit 134 distributes the distribution data to the playback terminal 20 of the viewing user. As an example, the distribution data includes contents explaining the reason for deletion to the viewing user. As a result, it is possible to suppress the dissatisfaction of the viewing user whose comment has been deleted. In addition, the distribution data may include content that calls attention to the content of the comment posted by the viewing user. This allows you to draw attention to subsequent posts when unwanted comments are posted. Further, the distribution data can be distributed only to the playback terminal 20 of the individual user who posted the undesired comment, and the attention can be drawn without being noticed by other viewing users. The comment may be deleted by the distributor or the operator of the distribution server 30, or the distribution control unit 31 may determine the content of the comment and automatically delete the comment.

[Distribution Department]
The distribution unit 134 generates a viewing video obtained by synthesizing a video such as an uploaded game video and a distribution screen, and distributes the video to the playback terminal 20. As an example, the distribution unit 134 causes the playback terminal 20 to display the game video and the distribution screen via a web page accessed by the viewing user. Then, the viewing user operates the input field displayed by the application program of the playback terminal 20, the operation icon, and the like to input the user operation. Alternatively, the viewing user may input a user operation by operating an input field displayed on the distribution screen of the web page, an operation icon, or the like.

Further, the distribution unit 134 distributes the distribution data to the reproduction terminal 20 to which the user operation is input. As an example, the distribution unit 134 acquires the terminal identification information for identifying the playback terminal 20 to which the user operation has been input from the acquisition unit 131. Then, the distribution data is distributed only to the reproduction terminal 20 specified based on the terminal identification information. Therefore, the distribution unit 134 generates the effect data including the distribution data and the control data, and distributes the effect data to the reproduction terminal 20. As an example, the reproduction control unit 21 refers to the control data and immediately after the user operation is performed, displays the staging image at a position superimposed on or lined up with a part of the viewing image. As a result, the effect video is displayed on the playback terminal 20 of the individual user who has performed the user operation, and the individual effect effect based on the distribution data is exhibited.

As for the control data, as a display condition, it may be specified that the distribution data is not displayed on the reproduction terminal 20 other than the reproduction terminal 20 into which the user operation is input. In this case, the distribution unit 134 can distribute the distribution data to the playback terminals 20 of a plurality of viewing users. Then, the other playback terminal 20 does not display the distribution data. For example, the reproduction control unit 21 of the reproduction terminal 20 extracts and displays only the distribution data associated with the terminal identification information of the reproduction terminal 20. However, by distributing only to the reproduction terminal 20 in which the individual user has input the user operation, it is possible to prevent the distribution data for the individual user from being erroneously displayed on the other reproduction terminal 20.

In addition, the distribution unit 134 distributes common data to each playback terminal 20 of a plurality of users together with the viewing video. As an example, the distribution unit 134 generates production data including common data and control data, and distributes the effect data to the reproduction terminal 20. For the control data, display timing, display position, display mode, and the like are specified as display conditions for common data (for example, common video). Then, the reproduction control unit 21 refers to the control data and displays the common video of the designated mode at the designated position at the designated timing. As a result, the common video is displayed on each playback terminal 20 of a plurality of users including the individual user who has performed the user operation, and the common effect based on the common data is commonly exhibited.

The common effect may be exhibited in a manner different from that of the individual effect. That is, the control data specifies a display mode or the like so that the common effect is exhibited in a mode different from the individual effect. Different aspects include various aspects related to display, such as position, degree of change, color, lightness, saturation, density, presence / absence of audio output, size, and shape. As an example, the reproduction control unit 21 displays a common image at a position where it is superimposed on or lined up with a part of the viewing image only for a time smaller than the effect image or shorter than the effect image so as to be inconspicuous as compared with the effect image. As a result, it is possible to give a special feeling to the individual user who operates the reproduction terminal 20 in which the individual effect is exhibited. As another example of the individual effect, the effect image is displayed in the balloon, the effect image display area is provided separately from the common image display area, or the effect image is displayed at a timing different from the common image. There are modes and the like. It should be noted that the common effect may be exhibited in a mode different from the individual effect only when the stored viewing video is re-distributed. Further, the common effect may be exhibited in the same manner as the individual effect.

Alternatively, the distribution unit 134 may generate a viewing video in which distribution data (for example, a staging video) or common data (for example, common video) and a game video are combined and distribute it to the playback terminal 20. Further, the distribution unit 134 may distribute the production video or the common video separately from the game video, or may distribute the production video or the common video without synthesizing it with the game video. Further, the area where the production image is reproduced does not necessarily have to be superimposed on a part of the game image. For example, the staging video may be displayed side by side with the game video at a position that does not affect the display of the game video on the distribution screen. When the production video or the common video and the game video are distributed separately, the playback terminal 20 displays the production video or the common video at a timing different from that of the game video (for example, after the game video is played or when the playback is stopped). It may be displayed, or the production video may be combined with the game video and displayed. Further, the staging video or the common video may be downloaded to the playback terminal 20 in advance before the viewing video is started. In this case, the distribution unit 134 transmits the effect data to the reproduction terminal 20 before the start of viewing. Then, the reproduction terminal 20 displays the effect image or the common image stored in the reproduction storage unit 22 based on the control data of the effect data. In this case as well, the playback terminal 20 may display the game video and the production video or the common video separately, or may combine the production video or the common video with the game video and display the video.

Further, the playback terminal 20 may acquire and store data identification information from the distribution server 30. In this case, the distribution storage unit 32 stores the data identification information of the staging video selected according to the user operation by the viewing user in association with the user identification information of the viewing user. Then, when the viewing user logs in from the playback terminal 20, the viewing user can view the directed video once delivered at any time. Further, the reproduction terminal 20 may store only the data identification information, or may store the staging video corresponding to the data identification information together with the data identification information. Further, for a certain period of time after the production video is once distributed, the viewing user may be able to watch the production video at any time without posting a comment or the like. However, even during the viewing period of the once-delivered staging video, the staging video once selected may be reselected for the user operation again. This makes it possible to prevent the selected staging video from disappearing even when the viewing user performs a large number of user operations in a short period of time.

When synthesizing the distribution data or the common data into the viewing video, the distribution unit 134 also functions as a screen generation means. The screen generation means acquires screen configuration data and the like included in the distribution data DD of the distribution storage unit 32, and generates a distribution screen to be displayed at the same time as the game video. The distribution screen is generated as an image or video. For example, the screen generation means generates a distribution screen in various formats such as an MPEG format. As an example, the screen generation means superimposes the generated distribution screen on the game video.

Specifically, the screen generation means superimposes the upper layer including the distribution screen on the lower layer including the video area of the game video which is an example of the uploaded video. The upper layer is configured as a transparent image so as not to interfere with the display of the game image. Then, in the upper layer, a comment display field and the like are displayed at the timing of displaying each. For example, when a comment is posted, the content of the comment posted on the upper layer is displayed. Alternatively, the screen generation means may generate a distribution screen so that it does not overlap with the game video. Further, when the selection unit 133 selects the distribution data, the screen generation means superimposes the selected distribution data, for example, the upper layer including the effect video or the common video on the lower layer including the video area. As a result, the staging video or the common video is displayed so as to be superimposed on a part of the game video. Alternatively, the screen generation means may generate a distribution screen so that the staging video or the common video does not overlap with the game video.

The distribution unit 134 may further acquire the related video captured by the camera (not shown), which is an example of the image pickup device, and distribute it to each reproduction terminal 20. For example, a transmission device for transmitting game-related images such as a camera image, a player image, and a live image, which are examples of related images, and a camera are installed at the venue of the game tournament. The transmission device is, for example, a computer device that can be connected to the camera and the network 50, and transmits the related video acquired from the camera to the distribution server 30. Then, the distribution server 30 distributes the acquired related video to each playback terminal 20. Alternatively, the image pickup device may be a camera installed in the distributor terminal 70. The distributor terminal 70 transmits the captured related video to the distribution server 30.

Further, the distribution unit 134 may distribute the distribution data or the common data to the reproduction terminal 20 and select the display of the distribution data or the common data on the reproduction terminal 20. For example, when the viewing user selects display, the playback terminal 20 displays the distribution data or common data to be distributed. On the other hand, when the viewing user selects non-display, the playback terminal 20 does not display the distributed distribution data or common data. Further, the distribution data or common data to be displayed may be selected on the reproduction terminal 20 from a plurality of options. In this case, the distribution unit 134 distributes the selected distribution data or the control data of the common data to the reproduction terminal 20. Further, the same distribution data or the same common data may be displayed a plurality of times while viewing the viewing video. In this case, the distribution unit 134 may distribute only the control data to the reproduction terminal 20 at the time of redisplay, instead of distributing the distribution data or the common data each time it is displayed.

[Preservation section]
The storage unit 135 stores the distribution data distributed by the distribution unit 134. Further, the storage unit 135 stores the distribution data in association with the video identification information for identifying the viewing video being viewed by the individual user and the user identification information of the individual user. In addition, the storage unit 135 stores the distributed viewing video. At this time, the storage unit 135 associates the video identification information for identifying the viewing video with the viewing video. For example, the video identification information is given by the distribution control unit 31 when the distributor uploads a video such as a game video. As an example, the storage unit 135 stores the video identification information, the production data including the distribution data or the common data, and the viewing video in the redistribution data VD.

[Redelivery section]
The redistribution unit 136 redistributes the viewing video viewed by the individual user to the individual user to whom the distribution data has been distributed. Therefore, the acquisition unit 131 reacquires the user identification information of the individual user when the viewing video is redistributed. As an example, the acquisition unit 131 reacquires user identification information when an individual user receives user authentication. Then, the redistribution unit 136 redistributes the distribution data stored in association with the video identification information of the viewing video to be redistributed and the user identification information of the individual user. As a result, the redistribution unit 136 transmits the distribution data stored in association with the user identification information of the individual user to the reproduction terminal 20 associated with the user identification information acquired at the time of redistribution. Therefore, at the time of redistribution by the redistribution unit 136, the distribution data is re-distributed only to individual users. In addition, the redistribution unit 136 re-distributes the viewed video searched based on the video identification information together with the stored distribution data. The redistribution unit 136 can re-distribute the distribution data even when the user logs in from the playback terminal 20 different from that at the time of distribution by the initial distribution unit 134.

As an example, the redistribution unit 136 acquires the terminal identification information for identifying the reproduction terminal 20 to which the user operation is input from the acquisition unit 131. Then, the distribution data is redistributed to the reproduction terminal 20 specified based on the terminal identification information. Therefore, the redistribution unit 136 searches for the effect data including the distribution data and the control data based on the user identification information, and distributes the effect data to the reproduction terminal 20. Here, the control data specifies the same display conditions as those at the time of distribution by the distribution unit 134. Further, when the shared data is stored as in the distribution data, the redistribution unit 136 may redistribute the shared data in the same manner as the distribution data.

At the time of redistribution by the redistribution unit 136, the distribution data is redistributed only to the individual user who has performed the user operation. That is, the redistribution unit 136 does not distribute the distribution data to other viewing users who are not individual users. On the other hand, at the time of distribution by the distribution unit 134, the distribution data may be distributed to other viewing users. However, since the distribution unit 134 distributes the distribution data only to the individual users, it is possible to give the individual users a special feeling by displaying the individual effects.

The operation receiving unit 132 further accepts the user operation while the redistribution unit 136 is redistributing the stored distribution data. For example, the operation receiving unit 132 accepts a comment input operation or a reward operation. For this user operation, distribution data is further selected and distributed. This can give the viewing user a motivation to perform a user operation in the redistribution. In this case, the storage unit 135 stores the newly distributed distribution data so that it can be redistributed. Then, the redistribution unit 136 redistributes the newly stored distribution data at the time of later redistribution. Further, when the user operation is accepted at the time of redistribution, the operation acceptance unit 132 may notify the distributor terminal 70. In response to the notification, the distributor can create special distribution data and distribute the distribution data to the distribution control unit 31 in return for the user operation at the time of redistribution. As an example, the distribution control unit 31 notifies the playback terminal 20 of the upload of the distribution data, for example, when the viewing user logs in.

As a result, the newly delivered distribution data is stored, and the newly stored distribution data can be repeatedly distributed. Therefore, the viewing user can repeat the user operation during the re-delivery to deliver the desired delivery data. In addition, at the time of live distribution, a direct return or reaction from the distributor can be expected, so that the viewing user actively performs a reward operation or the like. As such, distributors tend to prioritize livestreaming over redelivery. However, by further accepting the user operation in the re-delivery, a return or reaction by the delivery data can be expected. Therefore, even in the re-distribution, it is possible to give the viewing user a motivation to positively perform the reward operation or the like.

[Consideration receiving department]
The consideration receiving unit (not shown) determines that if the operation receiving unit 132 is a reward operation and identifies the type of the user operation, the payment of the consideration will occur. Then, the consideration receiving unit causes the display unit 24 to display the link icon of the web page provided by the payment server. When the user touches the link icon, a web page provided by the payment server is displayed, and payment processing is performed via the web page. In addition to money, the user can pay consideration by consuming information on card media such as credit cards or David cards, or consumption media such as tokens, virtual currencies, cryptographic assets, electronic money, and points. .. The consideration receiving unit may display the payment screen for the user operation on the display unit 24 of the reproduction terminal 20. The viewing user selects the amount of the displayed reward via the payment screen. Then, the playback terminal 20 transmits payment information including unique billing target information that identifies the selected user operation to a payment server (not shown).

The payment server performs a payment process for consuming the charge target consideration corresponding to the charge target information, and transmits the result of the payment process to the reproduction terminal 20 and the distribution server 30. When the payment is completed, the playback terminal 20 causes the display unit 24 to display the result of the payment processing. When the settlement is completed and the consideration is paid, the consideration receiving unit determines that the payment of the consideration is completed, and notifies the operation receiving unit 132 of the completion of the payment. Then, the operation receiving unit 132 passes the operation identification information that identifies the selected reward type to the acquisition unit 131. In addition, the distribution unit 134 distributes distribution data including the content of the reward for the reward to the reproduction terminal 20. Further, the consideration receiving unit may accept the payment of the consideration necessary for viewing the viewing video or the distribution data.

[Distribution flow by distribution system]
The distribution flow by the distribution system 100 will be described with reference to FIG. First, the distributor uploads a video such as a game video using the distributor terminal 70. For example, the distributor logs in to the distribution server 30 from the distributor terminal 70. At this time, the distribution server 30 specifies the channel of the distributor as the upload destination of the video. Then, the distributor uses the distributor terminal 70 to generate a game image such as a camera image or an image obtained by recording the game screen. After that, the distributor uploads the generated game video to the distribution server 30. In the case of live distribution, the distributor terminal 70 executes the generation of the video and the upload to the distribution server 30 in parallel. Further, when the viewing user logs in to the distribution server 30 from the playback terminal 20, the distribution control unit 31 authenticates the user by a known method. Then, the acquisition unit 131 acquires the user identification information and the terminal identification information (for example, the IP address) of the viewing user.

The distribution system 100 starts the distribution process when a predetermined start condition is satisfied. For example, in the case of live distribution, the distribution control unit 31 starts the distribution process (S101) when the game image is acquired from the distributor terminal 70. Then, the distribution unit 134 generates a viewing video (S102). Subsequently, the distribution unit 134 distributes the viewing video to the playback terminals 20 of a plurality of viewing users, and the storage unit 135 stores the viewing video in parallel with the distribution (S103). Further, the playback terminal 20 displays the viewing video delivered to the display unit 24. When the viewing user inputs a user operation (for example, a reward operation) from the playback terminal 20 during distribution of the viewing video, the operation receiving unit 132 accepts the user operation (S104). When the operation receiving unit 132 does not accept the user operation (NO in S104), the generation of the viewing video (S102) and the distribution and storage of the viewing video (S103) are continued.

On the other hand, when the operation receiving unit 132 accepts the user operation (YES in S104), the selection unit 133 selects the distribution data (for example, the effect video of the return) (S105). As an example, the selection unit 133 randomly identifies the data identification information of the distribution data. Then, the selection unit 133 selects the distribution data corresponding to the specified data identification information from the distribution data group RD. Further, the selection unit 133 may select a sub-data group including the staging video prepared according to the attribute, and select the staging video from the selected sub-data group. The selection unit 133 may select distribution data from the sub-data groups selected according to each of the above-mentioned selection modes.

Subsequently, the distribution unit 134 distributes the effect data including the selected distribution data to the playback terminal 20 for which the individual user has input the user operation, and the storage unit 135 distributes the effect data including the distribution data in parallel with the distribution. Save the data (S106). At this time, the storage unit 135 stores the effect data in association with the video identification information of the viewing video and the user identification information of the individual user. Then, the reproduction terminal 20 to which the effect data is distributed causes the display unit 24 to display the distribution data according to the control data of the effect data. As a result, the individual effect is exhibited in the reproduction terminal 20 of the individual user. Alternatively, the distribution unit 134 may synthesize the distribution data into the viewing video and distribute the viewing video, and the storage unit 135 may store the viewing video. In this case, saving of control data can be omitted. Further, the selection unit 133 may select common data (for example, common video) for the user operation. In this case, the distribution unit 134 may distribute the effect data including the common data to the reproduction terminals 20 of a plurality of viewing users. Then, the storage unit 135 stores the effect data including the common data. Further, the reproduction terminal 20 to which the effect data is distributed causes the display unit 24 to display the common data according to the control data of the effect data.

After that, when the distribution is terminated due to reasons such as the viewing video being played to the end (YES in S107), the distribution system 100 ends the distribution process. On the other hand, when the distribution is continued (NO in S107), the distribution unit 134 continues the generation of the viewing video (S102) and the distribution and storage (S103) of the viewing video.

[Redelivery flow by delivery system]
The redistribution flow by the distribution system 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The delivered viewing video is stored, and the viewing user can view the viewing video by re-delivery. The storage unit 135 may store all the viewing video, but may save only the viewing video arbitrarily selected by the distributor via the distributor terminal 70. Further, the storage unit 135 stores the viewing video and the distribution data in parallel with the live distribution. Therefore, the distribution unit 134 or the redistribution unit 136 can also distribute or re-distribute the viewing video of the portion already distributed during the live distribution.

When the viewing user logs in to the distribution server 30 from the playback terminal 20, the distribution control unit 31 authenticates the user by a known method. Then, the acquisition unit 131 acquires the user identification information and the terminal identification information of the viewing user. Further, the distribution system 100 starts processing when a predetermined start condition is satisfied. For example, the viewing user has registered an arbitrary channel in advance, selects a desired viewing video from the registered channels, and performs a viewing start operation. Then, the distribution control unit 31 receives a viewing start request including the video identification information of the viewing video selected from the playback terminal 20 (S201). Then, the distribution control unit 31 searches for the viewing video associated with the received video identification information, and starts the redistribution processing of the searched viewing video.

The redistribution unit 136 redistributes the stored viewing video, searches for the production data associated with the video identification information and the user identification information of the viewing user, and re-distributes the searched production data. Deliver (S202). As a result, the redistribution unit 136 redistributes the distribution data included in the effect data. Further, the playback terminal 20 causes the display unit 24 to display the viewing video and the distribution data. As a result, the individual effect is reproduced on the reproduction terminal 20. When a plurality of distribution data are searched, the redistribution unit 136 may distribute the distribution data individually or collectively. Further, the redistribution unit 136 may search for the effect data including common data as the effect data associated with the video identification information, and redistribute the searched effect data. Then, the reproduction terminal 20 causes the display unit 24 to display the viewing video and the common data. As a result, the common effect is reproduced in the reproduction terminal 20.

Further, when the viewing user inputs a user operation from the playback terminal 20, the operation receiving unit 132 accepts the user operation (S203). If the operation receiving unit 132 does not accept the user operation (NO in S203), the redistribution of the viewing video and the distribution data (S202) is continued. On the other hand, when the operation receiving unit 132 accepts the user operation (YES in S203), the selection unit 133 selects the distribution data (S204). Subsequently, the redistribution unit 136 distributes the effect data including the selected distribution data to the reproduction terminal 20 to which the individual user has input the user operation (S205), and the storage unit 135 distributes the effect data in parallel with the distribution. Save the production data (S206). As a result, the redistribution unit 136 can redistribute the newly stored distribution data at the time of the next redistribution. Further, the selection unit 133 may select common data for the user operation, and the distribution unit 134 may distribute the effect data including the common data to the reproduction terminal 20. In this case, the storage unit 135 stores the effect data in parallel with the distribution.

After that, when the redistribution is terminated due to reasons such as the viewing video being played to the end (YES in S206), the distribution system 100 ends the redistribution process. On the other hand, when the re-distribution is continued (NO in S206), the re-distribution unit 136 continues the re-distribution of the viewing video and the distribution data (S202).

According to the distribution system 100 described above, when the viewing video is distributed to a plurality of users, when the individual user views the effect on the user operation, it can be reproduced in the redistribution to the individual user. .. That is, the distribution data distributed to the reproduction terminal 20 of the individual user is stored, and at the time of redistribution, the effect of the distribution data can be exerted only on the reproduction terminal 20.

Further, the distribution data to be distributed to the playback terminal 20 as distribution for the user operation may be selected from the distribution data group RD including a plurality of distribution data. As a result, the distribution data selected from the plurality of distribution data can be distributed to the user operation by the viewing user, and the satisfaction level of the viewing user can be enhanced. That is, since the effect of the distribution data is not limited to the standard reaction, it is possible to attract the interest of the viewing user and increase the satisfaction of the viewing user.

Alternatively, the distribution system 100 may distribute the distribution data to the playback terminal 20 of another viewing user who has not performed a user operation such as a reward operation. Even in this case, the distribution system 100 exerts the effect of the distribution data only when the individual user who has performed the user operation views the re-distributed viewing liquid image. For example, the redistribution unit 136 redistributes the distribution data only to the playback terminal 20 of the individual user. As a result, when another viewing user views the re-distributed viewing liquid image, the effect of the distribution data is not exhibited.

Although the present invention has been described above with reference to each embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. The present invention also includes inventions modified to the extent not contrary to the present invention, and inventions equivalent to the present invention. In addition, each embodiment and each modification can be appropriately combined as long as it does not contradict the present invention.

For example, at least a part of the distribution data may not be prepared in advance. As an example, the distribution data may be automatically generated at the timing when the distribution data needs to be generated. Further, the distribution data may be created by the distributor after the user operation is performed. Further, the distributor may select the distribution data to be distributed by the distribution unit 134 via the distributor terminal 70. For example, when the operation receiving unit 132 accepts the reward operation, the distribution control unit 31 notifies the distributor terminal 70 to that effect. Then, the distributor who confirms the notification selects the distribution data created in advance, or creates distribution data such as a comment. Then, the distribution unit 134 distributes the distribution data selected or created by the distributor. In this case, the selection unit 133 may be omitted. Even in this case, the distribution system 100 exerts the effect of the distribution data only when the individual user who has performed the user operation views the re-distributed viewing liquid image. Further, there may be only one common data, and there may be a plurality of common data as in the case of distribution data. When there are a plurality of common data, the selection unit 133 can select the common data in the same manner as the distribution data.

Hereinafter, various embodiments derived from the above-described embodiments and modifications will be described. In addition, in order to facilitate understanding of each aspect, reference numerals shown in the accompanying drawings are added. However, the reference numerals are not added with the intention of limiting the present invention to the illustrated form.

The distribution system 100 that distributes the viewed video to each user terminal 20 of a plurality of users who are viewers is based on the identification information acquisition means 131 for acquiring user identification information for identifying each user and the user identification information. The operation receiving means 132 that accepts the user operation input from the user terminal of the identified individual user, and the data distribution means that distributes the distribution data to the individual user to the user terminal to which the user operation is input. 134, and storage means 135 for storing the distributed data in association with the video identification information for identifying the viewing video being viewed by the individual user and the user identification information of the individual user. The identification information acquisition means includes the redistribution means 136 for redistributing the viewing video viewed by the individual user to the individual user, and the identification information acquisition means provides the user identification information when the viewing video is redistributed. The re-acquisition means re-distributes the distribution data stored in association with the video identification information of the viewing video to be re-distributed and the user identification information of the individual user.

The computer program PG2 of the distribution system 100 including the computer 31 and distributing the viewing video to each user terminal 20 of a plurality of users who are viewers is an identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information for identifying each user. 131, an operation accepting means 132 that accepts a user operation input from the user terminal of an individual user identified based on the user identification information, and the user to which the user operation is input. The data distribution means 134 to be distributed to the terminal, the video identification information for identifying the viewing video being viewed by the individual user, and the user identification information of the individual user. The storage means 135 for saving in association with the above and the redistribution means 136 for redistributing the viewing video viewed by the individual user to the individual user, and the identification information acquisition means redistributes the viewing video. At the time, the user identification information is reacquired, and the redistribution means stores the distribution in association with the video identification information of the viewing video to be redistributed and the user identification information of the individual user. Redistribute the data.

The control method of the distribution system 100 that distributes the viewed video to each user terminal 20 of a plurality of users who are viewers acquires user identification information for identifying each user and is identified based on the user identification information. The individual user accepts the user operation input from the user terminal, distributes the distribution data to the individual user to the user terminal into which the user operation is input, and distributes the distributed data to the individual. The video identification information for identifying the viewing video being viewed by the user and the user identification information of the individual user are stored in association with each other, and the viewing video viewed by the individual user to the individual user is stored. At the same time as redistributing, when the viewing video is redistributed, the user identification information is reacquired and associated with the video identification information of the viewing video to be redistributed and the user identification information of the individual user. The distribution data stored in the above-mentioned distribution data is redistributed.

As a result, when the viewing video is distributed to a plurality of users and the individual user views the effect on the user operation, it can be reproduced in the redistribution to the individual user. That is, the distribution data distributed to the reproduction terminal 20 of the individual user is stored, and at the time of redistribution, the effect of the distribution data can be exerted only on the reproduction terminal 20.

The distribution system 100 selects at least one distribution data from the distribution data group RD including a plurality of distribution data in response to the user operation input by the individual user while viewing the viewing video. The selection means 133 is further provided. Further, the storage means 135 further stores the viewing video, and the redistribution means 136 redistributes the distribution data and the viewing video. As a result, the effect of the effect is exhibited while the individual user is viewing the viewed video, and the effect of the individual user's viewing can be reproduced in the redistribution to the individual user. Further, the distribution data selected from a plurality of distribution data can be distributed to the user operation by the viewing user to enhance the satisfaction of the viewing user.

The user operation is a reward operation for donating a reward corresponding to the viewing video, and the data distribution means 134 distributes the distribution data only to the user terminal 20 to which the reward operation is input. As a result, the distribution data functions as additional content when the reward operation is performed. In addition, the distribution data is not distributed to other viewing users other than the individual user who performed the reward operation. Therefore, the individual user can view the distribution data only by himself / herself and can support the distributor inconspicuously.

The operation accepting means 132 further accepts the user operation while redistributing the stored distribution data. This can give the viewing user a motivation to perform a user operation in the redistribution.

The data distribution means 134 distributes common data to each user terminal 20 of the plurality of users together with the viewing video, and the common effect based on the common data is common to each user terminal of the plurality of users. In addition, in the user terminal of the individual user, the individual effect effect based on the distribution data is exhibited, and the common effect effect is exhibited in a mode different from the individual effect effect. As a result, it is possible to give a special feeling to the individual user who operates the reproduction terminal 20 in which the individual effect is exhibited.

20: Playback terminal (user terminal)
31: Distribution control unit (computer)
100: Distribution system 131: Acquisition unit (identification information acquisition means)
132: Operation receiving unit (operation receiving means)
133: Selection unit (selection means)
134: Distribution unit (data distribution means)
135: Preservation unit (preservation means)
136: Redelivery unit (redelivery means)
PG2: Distribution program (computer program)
RD: Delivery data group

Claims (8)

It is a distribution system that distributes the viewed video to each user terminal of a plurality of users who are viewers.
Identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information for identifying each user,
An operation accepting means for accepting a user operation input from the user terminal of an individual user identified based on the user identification information, and
A data distribution means for distributing distribution data to the individual user to the user terminal to which the user operation is input.
A storage means for storing the distributed data in association with the video identification information for identifying the viewing video being viewed by the individual user and the user identification information of the individual user.
A redistribution means for redistributing the viewing video viewed by the individual user to the individual user is provided.
The identification information acquisition means reacquires the user identification information when the viewing video is redistributed.
The redistribution means is a distribution system that redistributes the distribution data stored in association with the video identification information of the viewing video to be redistributed and the user identification information of the individual user. A claim further comprising a selection means for selecting at least one distribution data from a distribution data group including a plurality of distribution data in response to the user operation input by the individual user while viewing the viewing video. Item 1. The delivery system according to item 1. The storage means further stores the viewing video and
The distribution system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the redistribution means redistributes the distribution data and the viewing video. The user operation is a reward operation for donating a reward corresponding to the viewing video.
The distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the data distribution means distributes the distribution data only to the user terminal to which the reward operation is input. The distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the operation accepting means further accepts the user operation when the stored distribution data is being redistributed. The data distribution means commonly distributes common data to each user terminal of the plurality of users together with the viewing video.
In each user terminal of the plurality of users, the common effect effect based on the common data is exhibited in common, and in the user terminal of the individual user, the individual effect effect based on the distribution data is exhibited.
The distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the common effect is exhibited in a manner different from that of the individual effect. A computer program of a distribution system equipped with a computer and distributing viewing video to each user terminal of a plurality of viewers.
The computer
Identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information for identifying each user,
An operation accepting means for accepting a user operation input from the user terminal of an individual user identified based on the user identification information, and
A data distribution means for distributing distribution data to the individual user to the user terminal to which the user operation is input.
A storage means for storing the distributed data in association with the video identification information for identifying the viewing video being viewed by the individual user and the user identification information of the individual user.
To function as a redistribution means for redistributing the viewing video viewed by the individual user to the individual user.
The identification information acquisition means reacquires the user identification information when the viewing video is redistributed.
The redistribution means is a computer program that redistributes the distribution data stored in association with the video identification information of the viewing video to be redistributed and the user identification information of the individual user. It is a control method of a distribution system that distributes the viewed video to each user terminal of a plurality of users who are viewers.
Obtain user identification information to identify each user,
Accepting the user operation input from the user terminal of the individual user identified based on the user identification information,
The distribution data to the individual user is distributed to the user terminal to which the user operation is input, and the distribution data is distributed to the user terminal.
The delivered distribution data is stored in association with the video identification information for identifying the viewing video being viewed by the individual user and the user identification information of the individual user.
While redistributing the viewing video viewed by the individual user to the individual user,
When the viewing video is re-distributed, the user identification information is reacquired and stored in association with the video identification information of the viewing video to be redistributed and the user identification information of the individual user. A control method for redistributing the delivery data.

Images