JP2023170977A - Information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program, for increasing the motivation of content viewers to support content creators.SOLUTION: In an information processing system in which a plurality of terminal devices and information processing devices are connected to a network such as the Internet, an information processing device 100 includes a giving unit for giving users author-provided contents preset by creators, wherein the users meet prescribed criteria in which descriptions of actions to prescribed content creators are preset. The giving unit is able to further give users, among the users meeting the prescribed criteria, the author-provided contents, wherein the users meet prescribed conditions in which user ranks indicating the order of users determined based on the descriptions of actions are preset by the creators.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

The present application relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program.

Conventionally, techniques for providing various information to users are known. For example, there is a technology that uses a recommendation system to select content to be provided to a user based on the content viewed by the user.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2016-051357

However, there is a need for further improvement in usability in technology for providing content to users. For example, if a platform that distributes content also functions as a place for interaction, there is a need for a method that motivates content viewers to support the content creator.

The present application has been made in view of the above, and aims to provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program that can improve content viewers' motivation to support content creators. purpose.

The information processing device according to the present application includes a granting unit that grants author-provided content preset by the creator to a user who satisfies predetermined criteria for which the content of the action for the creator of the predetermined content is preset. have

According to one aspect of the embodiment, content viewers can be motivated to support content creators.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of information processing executed by an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an example of information processing regarding provision of nicknames according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information processing device according to an embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of user information stored in the user information storage unit according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of support information according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 shows an example of information regarding stamp images according to the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of user rank information according to the embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of information regarding nicknames according to the embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of information regarding acquired nicknames according to the embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of support processing according to the embodiment. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of the nickname assignment process according to the embodiment. FIG. 13 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of a computer that implements the functions of the information processing device according to the embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and an embodiment of an information processing program (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments") according to the present application will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Note that the information processing apparatus, information processing method, and information processing program according to the present application are not limited to this embodiment. Moreover, each embodiment can be combined as appropriate within the range that does not conflict with the processing contents. Further, in each of the embodiments below, the same parts are given the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[1. Introduction]
In recent years, due to the effects of self-restraint in activities aimed at preventing the spread of infectious diseases, people are accessing platforms that distribute digital content such as video content, text content, newsletters, etc. through the Internet, etc. More and more people are viewing content. Along with this, the need for PGC (Professional Generated Contents) and PUGC (Professional User Generated Contents) is increasing for the purpose of continuously providing high-quality content.

Platforms that distribute various digital contents employ professionals such as authors who create content and commentators who comment on content, and strive to provide high-quality content. In order to continuously provide high-quality content, it is essential to create a platform that supports content creators by providing a "place" to connect content creators and content viewers. It is.

In view of these circumstances, the present application proposes that users (viewers) who are satisfied with high-quality content or find it useful send support and support to the author by providing money, stamps, etc. to the author. The purpose is to provide a platform to realize the system.

[2. Overview of information processing according to embodiment]
First, an example of information processing executed by the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment will be described using FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of information processing executed by an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment. FIG. 1 describes an example of information processing when the content provided to the user is article content (an example of "predetermined content"). Note that the information processing described below can be similarly applied to cases where the type of content provided to the user is not limited to text content such as article content, but is also arbitrary digital content such as video content and newsletters.

(2-1. System configuration)
As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing system SYS according to the embodiment includes a terminal device 10-1, a terminal device 10-2, and an information processing device 100. Terminal device 10-1, terminal device 10-2, and information processing device 100 are connected to a network such as the Internet (for example, network N shown in FIG. 4). The terminal device 10-1 and the information processing device 100 can communicate with each other through a network. Further, the terminal device 10-2 and the information processing device 100 can communicate with each other through a network. Note that the configuration of the information processing system SYS shown in FIG. 1 is an example, and may include more terminal devices 10 than the example shown in FIG.

The terminal device 10-1 is an information processing terminal used by an author UX who is a creator of article content. For example, the terminal device 10-1 may be realized by a desktop PC (Personal Computer), a notebook PC, a tablet terminal, or the like. The author UX creates article content using the terminal device 10-1.

The terminal device 10-2 is an information processing terminal used by the user UY to access web pages displayed on a browser, content for applications, and the like. For example, the terminal device 10-2 can be realized by a desktop PC (Personal Computer), a notebook PC, a tablet terminal, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), or the like. Note that the terminal device 10-2 is not limited to the above example, and may be, for example, a smart watch, a wearable device, or the like. User UY accesses the platform operated by information processing device 100 and views article content created by author UX.

The information processing device 100 is an information processing device that executes information processing according to the embodiment, and can be realized by a server device, a cloud system, or the like. The administrator of the information processing device 100 provides a platform service for distributing article content to the user UY.

(2-2. Contents of information processing)
The details of the information processing according to the embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the author UX creates article content using the terminal device 10-1 (step S1), and submits the created article content to the information processing device 100 through the terminal device 10-1. (Step S2). That is, the terminal device 10-1 transmits article content data to the information processing device 100.

The information processing device 100 manages the article content received from the terminal device 10-1 in association with the author UX who is the creator. Furthermore, in response to a request from user UY, the information processing device 100 transmits article content corresponding to the request (step S3).

The terminal device 10-2 displays the article content received from the information processing device 100. User UY views article content displayed on terminal device 10-2. The terminal device 10-2 transmits a support setting request to the author UX, who is the creator of the article content, in accordance with the operation by the user UY (step S4).

Upon receiving the support setting request from the terminal device 10-2, the information processing device 100 transmits a support setting screen to the terminal device 10-2 in response to the support setting request from the user UY (step S5).

The terminal device 10-2 displays the support setting screen received from the information processing device 100. User UY operates the support setting screen displayed on terminal device 10-2 to select the amount of support money to be given to author UX (step S6). Further, the user UY selects a stamp image to be displayed in association with the article content created by the author UX (step S7). Furthermore, the user UY operates the support setting screen to select a support message for the author UX (step S8). In accordance with the operation of user UY, terminal device 10-2 transmits a support execution request including data of the support money, stamp image, and support message selected by user UY to information processing device 100 (step S9).

Upon receiving the support execution request from the terminal device 10-2, the information processing device 100 executes a payment process for the support money selected by the user UY in response to the support execution request from the user UY (step S10). When the payment process is successfully completed, the information processing device 100 registers the stamp selected by the user UY (step S11). Furthermore, the information processing device 100 pays an information provision fee to the author UX as a reward for providing the article content (step S12). Then, the information processing device 100 transmits the support completion screen to the terminal device 10-2 (step S13).

The terminal device 10-2 displays the support completion screen received from the information processing device 100, and by viewing the support completion screen displayed on the terminal device 10-2, the user UY confirms that the support for the author UX is successful. Confirm completion.

(2-3. Screen display example)
Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 2, an example of screen transitions displayed on the terminal device 10-2 in accordance with the information processing according to the above-described embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of screen transition according to the embodiment. Note that the screen display example shown in FIG. 2 is just an example, and the display format may be different from the example shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, the terminal device 10-2 displays a content display screen W1 that displays article content. For example, the content display screen W1 includes an article display area A1 where article content is displayed and a profile display area A2 where an author's profile is displayed.

In addition, in the profile display area A2, adjacent to the name of the author who is the creator of the article content (hereinafter referred to as "author"), this author is displayed as an arbitrary user (hereinafter referred to as "author") who is the viewer of the article content. A status image G1 is displayed indicating that support from users (hereinafter referred to as "users") is currently being accepted. Note that the display position of the status image G1 is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 2, and can be displayed at any arbitrary position, such as displaying it in the article display area A1 or displaying it on a screen displaying a list of article contents. .

The profile display area A2 also includes a support stamp display area A3 that displays a list of stamp images corresponding to each user who has sent support to the author. Display control of the stamp image displayed in the support stamp display area A3 is executed by the information processing device 100. Stamp image display control by the information processing device 100 will be described in detail below.

Further, when the stamp image displayed in the support stamp display area A3 is selected (for example, by mouse over), a message image G2 indicating the support message received from the user is displayed. The message image G2 displays the specific content of the support message from the user. In this way, the information processing apparatus 100 can provide specific support from the user to the author, and can improve the sense of unity between the user and the author through the platform.

Further, the profile display area A2 is provided with a button OB1 for accepting a support setting request from the user. Note that the button OB1 may be controlled so as to transition to an operable state or to be displayed in the profile display area A2, on the condition that the author is in a state where support is being accepted.

Following the display of the content display screen W1, when the button OB1 provided in the profile display area A2 is operated, a support setting request is sent from the terminal device 10-2 to the information processing device 100 in response to this operation. The information is transmitted (see step S4 in FIG. 1), and a support setting screen W2 provided from the information processing device 100 is displayed on the terminal device 10-2.

The support setting screen W2 shown in FIG. 2 includes a support money selection area A4 for receiving the user's selection of the amount of support money (payment amount) for the author, and a support stamp image selection area A3 for accepting the selection of the support money amount (payment amount) for the author. It includes a stamp image selection area A5 for accepting from the user and a message input area A6 for accepting from the user the selection of a support message for the author.

In the support money selection area A4, candidates for amounts that can be selected by the user as the amount of support money for the author are displayed. In the example shown in FIG. 2, three types of support money amount candidates are shown: "10 yen", "20 yen", and "arbitrary", which accepts input of an arbitrary amount from the user. . Note that the candidate amount of support money shown in FIG. 2 is just an example, and a different amount from that shown in FIG. 2 may be used as a candidate for support money. By paying a support fee to the administrator of the information processing device 100 that operates the platform that distributes article content, the user receives permission to use the stamp image displayed in association with the article content, and the author. Support indirectly. Note that the platformer (the administrator of the information processing device 100 that operates a platform that distributes various digital contents) pays the author an information provision fee as a reward for providing the article content.

In the stamp image selection area A5, a list of stamp image samples that can be selected by the user is displayed. Samples of stamp images displayed in the stamp image selection area A5 are displayed according to the amount of support money (payment amount) selected in the support money selection area A4. may be done. For example, the larger the amount of support money (payment amount), the more samples of stamp images configured with designs, sizes, and colors that attract the viewer's attention may be displayed for selection. That is, the information processing apparatus 100 can display stamp images having different display formats depending on the amount of support money (payment amount) in association with the article content. In this way, the information processing device 100 can display a stamp that reflects the content of the user's support.

The message input area A6 is provided with an input box for the user to type and input a support message. Note that the message input area A6 is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 2, and may be configured so that the user selects a desired message from support messages prepared in advance. For example, a pull-down menu or the like may be provided for the user to select a support message for the author. In this case, the user selects at least one support message from among the plurality of fixed phrases displayed according to the operation of the pull-down menu provided in the message input area A6. In this way, by having the user select a support message for the author from pre-prepared fixed texts, there is a possibility that an inappropriate message may be sent to the author without carefully examining the content of the user's support message. can be eliminated in advance. Further, in FIG. 2, a completed support message image G3 is displayed below the message input area A6. For example, the completed image G3 illustrated in FIG. 2 is configured in the form of a message card. The completed image G3 may allow the user to select a template with a desired design from among a plurality of message card templates prepared in advance.

In this way, when the information processing apparatus 100 receives a support message for the author from a user through a platform that distributes article content, it can provide the support message to the author. Additionally, if the author performs an operation to display a support message provided by a user, for example, information indicating that the support message has been read may be displayed in association with the support message. good.

Further, the support setting screen W2 is provided with a button OB2 for accepting a support execution request from the user. Note that the button OB2 transitions to an operable state on the condition that at least the selection of the donation selection area A4 and the selection of the stamp image are completed, and on the condition that the author is in the state of accepting donations. The information may be controlled to be displayed on the support setting screen W2.

Further, if the button OB2 provided on the support setting screen W2 is operated after the support setting screen W2 is displayed, support is executed from the terminal device 10-2 to the information processing device 100 in response to this operation. The request is sent (see step S9 in FIG. 1), and a support completion screen W3 provided by the information processing device 100 is displayed on the terminal device 10-2.

In the support completion screen W3 shown in FIG. 2, a support completion image G4 indicating that the process of sending support to the author has been completed is displayed on a semi-transparent style sheet superimposed on the support setting screen W2. Ru. The support completion image G4 is provided with a button OB3 for redisplaying the content display screen W1 on which article content is displayed in response to a request from a user. When the button OB3 is operated, the content display screen W1 is displayed on the terminal device 10-2 again.

After the support is completed, the content display screen W1 reflects the user's support results. For example, the information processing device 100 displays a stamp image corresponding to the user in the support stamp display area A3 of the content display screen W1 according to the priority of the stamp image that is preset according to the amount of support money paid to the author. It can be controlled as follows. The stamp image display control executed by the information processing device 100 will be described below.

To explain specifically using the example shown in Figure 2, if the amount of support money (payment amount) is 21 yen or more, the priority is "high", and the priority is "high" if the amount of support money (payment amount) is 11 yen or more. If the amount of support money (payment amount) is 20 yen or less, the priority is "medium", if the amount of support money (payment amount) is 10 yen or less, the priority is "low", and the higher the amount of support money (payment amount) is, the higher the priority is. The priority will also be higher. When the priority of the stamp image corresponding to the user is "high", the information processing device 100 displays the stamp image in an area (for example, the top row) that is associated with the priority "high" in the support stamp display area A3. Display. Further, when the priority of the stamp image corresponding to the user is "medium", the information processing device 100 displays an area (for example, two rows from the top) that is associated with the priority "medium" in the support stamp display area A3. Display the stamp image on the eyes). Further, when the priority of the stamp image corresponding to the user is "low", the information processing device 100 displays an area (for example, three rows from the top) that is associated with the priority "low" in the support stamp display area A3. Display the stamp image (below the eyes).

Further, the information processing device 100 displays a stamp image corresponding to the user in the support stamp display area A3 of the content display screen W1 according to a stamp image display pattern that is preset according to the priority of the stamp image. May be controlled. For example, when the priority of the stamp image corresponding to the user is "high", the information processing apparatus 100 displays an area (for example, the top row) that is associated with the priority "high" in the support stamp display area A3. After the stamp images are displayed for 60 minutes, the stamp images are controlled to be displayed in the area associated with "low" priority (for example, from the third row from the top) in order of arrival. For example, when the priority of the stamp image corresponding to the user is "medium", the information processing apparatus 100 displays an area (for example, from the top) that is associated with the priority "medium" in the support stamp display area A3. After the stamp images are displayed in the second row for 30 minutes, the stamp images are displayed in the area associated with "low" priority (for example, the third row from the top) in the order of newest arrivals. In this way, the information processing apparatus 100 can display a stamp that reflects the user's support for the author.

Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may display the user's name in association with the stamp image. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 2, the name of the user who sent the support message is displayed in the message image G2 displayed in association with the stamp image displayed in the support stamp display area A3. There is. Note that the information processing apparatus 100 may display a handle name set by the user instead of the user's name.

Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may receive a stamp image non-display setting from the user. Note that the information processing device 100 may accept a setting to hide a stamp image, for example, when selecting a stamp image from a list of stamp image samples that the user can select in the stamp image selection area A5. However, it may be accepted at any timing after the support execution request is sent.

Further, the information processing device 100 may determine a user rank indicating the user ranking based on the content of the action to support the author. For example, the information processing device 100 can determine the user rank based on the payment history of support funds paid by the user to the author. Specifically, the information processing device 100 determines whether the cumulative payment amount is large so that among users whose cumulative payment amount of support funds to the author exceeds a predetermined amount, the user with a larger cumulative payment amount has a higher user rank. Ranking based on quality. As mentioned above, the payment history of support funds may be the total amount of support funds paid to the author (cumulative payment amount), or the total amount of support funds paid to the author in a predetermined period (predetermined amount). It may be the cumulative payment amount during the period), the total number of payments of support funds paid to the author so far (cumulative number of payments), or the total number of payments of support funds paid to the author in a predetermined period (the total number of payments during the predetermined period). cumulative number of payments).

Furthermore, for example, the information processing apparatus 100 can also determine the user rank based on the record of messages provided by the user to the author. Specifically, the information processing device 100 determines the number of support messages provided to the author so that among users who have provided more support messages than a predetermined number, the user who provides more support messages has a higher user rank. Ranking based on quality. Note that the support message provision record may be the total number of support messages provided to the author (total number provided), or the total number of support messages provided to the author in a predetermined period (number provided during a predetermined period). Further, the information processing device 100 can determine the user rank based on at least one of the payment history of support funds and the performance history of provision of support messages.

The information processing device 100 then presents the user with a plurality of stamp image samples prepared in advance in association with the user rank, and selects a stamp image sample selected by the user from among the presented plural stamp image samples. may be displayed as a stamp image corresponding to the user. In this way, the information processing device 100 can display a stamp that reflects the user's support record for the author.

Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may determine an individual user rank for each author based on the content of actions compiled for each author. In this way, the information processing apparatus 100 can display a stamp that reflects the user's support record for each author.

As described above, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment can further improve usability in the technology of providing content to users. In other words, the information processing device 100 can provide a mechanism that allows users to easily provide support funds and messages of support to the author through a platform that distributes content. Furthermore, the information processing apparatus 100 can provide a mechanism that allows an unspecified number of users, including the author, to easily check stamp images and support messages displayed in association with content. Thereby, the information processing apparatus 100 can provide a place for interaction where an author who is a creator of content and a user who is a viewer of content can feel a sense of unity through the platform. In addition, the information processing device 100 can increase the author's motivation to create content and distribute high-quality content by providing support from users.

(2-4. Granting content provided by the author)
Hereinafter, an example of information processing will be described in which an author-provided content preset by an author is given to a user whose action content for the author satisfies a predetermined criterion set in advance. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an example of information processing regarding provision of nicknames according to the embodiment. In addition, in the following, we will explain the case where the author-provided content is a nickname (nickname on the platform) set by the author, but it is not limited to text content such as a nickname, but can also be image content such as a stamp image. good. Furthermore, the author-provided content is not limited to platforms that distribute various digital contents, but may also be available on platforms that provide various services that the information processing device 100 cooperates with.

As shown in FIG. 3, the information processing apparatus 100 has user rank information indicating a user rank indicating a ranking of users determined based on the content of the author's action. In the example shown in FIG. 3, a case is shown in which a user (user ID) corresponding to each user rank is stored for each author (author ID) as user rank information. For example, the information processing device 100 can determine the user rank based on the payment history of support funds paid by the user to the author. Specifically, the information processing device 100 determines whether the cumulative payment amount is large so that among users whose cumulative payment amount of support funds to the author exceeds a predetermined amount, the user with a larger cumulative payment amount has a higher user rank. Ranking based on quality. Furthermore, for example, the information processing apparatus 100 can also determine the user rank based on the record of messages provided by the user to the author. Specifically, the information processing device 100 determines whether the number of support messages provided to the author is large, such that among users who have provided more than a predetermined number of support messages to the author, the user who has provided a larger number of support messages has a higher user rank. Ranking based on quality. In this way, the information processing device 100 can determine a user rank that appropriately reflects the support record for the author.

Furthermore, the information processing device 100 has nickname information regarding nicknames set in advance by the author. In the example shown in FIG. 3, a case is shown in which a rank condition set by the author and a present nickname are stored in association with the author (author ID) as the nickname information. The rank condition stores information indicating the user rank to which the nickname is to be given, and can be set arbitrarily by each author. The present nickname stores information indicating a nickname arbitrarily set by each author as a nickname given to the user.

Then, the information processing device 100 executes information processing for assigning a nickname to the user based on the user rank information and the nickname information. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 acquires user information at a predetermined timing and aggregates the user information individually for each author. Further, the information processing device 100 updates the user rank based on the total result of user information. Furthermore, based on the latest user rank, the information processing apparatus 100 identifies users whose user rank satisfies the rank condition among the users whose actions toward the author satisfy a predetermined criterion. Note that the predetermined criteria can be set to criteria that are easy for the user to understand and as easy to achieve as possible, such as the cumulative payment amount being at least a predetermined amount and the number of support messages provided in a predetermined period being at least a predetermined number. Then, the information processing apparatus 100 gives a corresponding present nickname to the identified user. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the information processing device 100 sends a present nickname: "alias EX001" corresponding to the author of the author ID: "AT#001" to the user with the user ID: "U#001" and the author. A case is shown in which a present nickname: "alias EX002" corresponding to the author of ID: "AT#002" is given.

Furthermore, the information processing apparatus 100 can control so that information on a nickname acquired by a user is displayed in the article content in association with a stamp image corresponding to the user. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 3, in response to the selection of the stamp image displayed in the support stamp display area A3, a message image G2 displayed on the content display screen W1 on which article content is displayed is displayed to the user UY. An example is shown in which the nickname given by the user is displayed.

In this way, the information processing device 100 can realize a scheme that provides the user with a reward set uniquely by the author. Thereby, the information processing device 100 can give the user a psychological sense of elation, and can improve the user's desire to support the author. Furthermore, as support from users becomes more active, it can be expected that the author's motivation to create content will further increase, increasing the possibility of creating a virtuous cycle of continuously providing high-quality content. As a result, it is possible to further improve usability in the technology for providing content to users.

Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may combine a plurality of nicknames given to the user and provide the combined nickname as one nickname. In this case, the information processing device 100 can provide any number of combinations of nicknames. Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may receive a combination method of a plurality of nicknames from the user. In addition, when multiple nicknames are given to the user, the information processing device 100 sets the distinction between "front synonym (adjective synonym)" and "post synonym (noun)" in the synonym set by the author. It may be accepted from the user.

In addition, although the information processing device 100 has explained the case where a present nickname is given to a user who satisfies the rank condition, the information processing device 100 also provides information on the support money payment history (cumulative payment amount, cumulative payment amount during a predetermined period) of the user who satisfies the rank condition. You can also set multiple gift names depending on the amount, the cumulative number of payments, the cumulative number of payments during a given period, etc.), and the number of support messages provided (total number of offers, total number of payments during a given period, etc.). It may be accepted from the author.

Further, the information processing apparatus 100 may set certain restrictions on the contents of the present nickname set by the author. For example, the information processing device 100 may control the present nickname so that it cannot be set if the content of the present nickname harms public order and morals. Furthermore, for example, the information processing device 100 allows the user to use a different name within an arbitrary period set by the author or platformer (the administrator of the information processing device 100 that operates a platform that distributes various digital contents). Alternatively, it may be any service (for example, an auction site, etc.) set by the author or platform provider.

Furthermore, the information processing device 100 may change the number of present nicknames that can be set by the author, depending on the author's rank evaluated based on a predetermined criterion.

Furthermore, the information processing device 100 may provide a function that allows the author to select a nickname prepared by the platformer as the present nickname, depending on the author's attributes. For example, if the author is from a specific region, the author may be able to select a nickname using the dialect of the region.

Note that in the information processing described above, the information processing apparatus 100 may not disclose (provide) part of the information indicating the user rank. For example, the information processing apparatus 100 may not disclose information that can identify users who are ranked high among users. Thereby, the information processing device 100 can avoid overheating of the ranking battle and aim at healthy management of the exchange place.

[3. Configuration of information processing device]
A configuration example of the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment will be described using FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of an information processing device according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the information processing device 100 includes a communication section 110, a storage section 120, and a control section 130.

(About communication department 110)
The communication unit 110 is realized by, for example, a NIC (Network Interface Card). The communication unit 110 is connected to the network N by wire or wirelessly. The information processing device 100 transmits and receives information to and from other devices such as the terminal device 10 via the network N.

(About storage unit 120)
The storage unit 120 is realized by, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory), a semiconductor memory element such as a flash memory, or a storage device such as a hard disk or an optical disk. For example, the storage unit 120 stores a user information storage unit 121, a support information storage unit 122, a stamp information storage unit 123, a user rank storage unit 124, a nickname information storage unit 125, and an acquired nickname information storage unit 126. have

(User information storage unit 121)
The user information storage unit 121 stores user information regarding users who are users of platforms that distribute digital content. FIG. 5 shows an example of user information stored in the user information storage unit 121 according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 5, the user information stored in the user information storage unit 121 includes a plurality of items such as a "user ID" item, a "payment history" item, and a "message history" item. These items included in the user information are associated with each other. Note that in FIG. 5, the information stored in each item of user information is simplified and expressed as an abstract concept. Further, FIG. 5 shows an example of user information according to the embodiment, and may include information other than that shown in FIG. 5.

The "user ID" item stores a user ID (identifer) that is identification information individually assigned to a user of a platform that distributes digital content. The "payment history" item stores information indicating the history of payments (purchases) of support funds paid to the author through the aforementioned platform. The "Message History" item stores a message ID, which is identification information for identifying a message selected by the user through the aforementioned platform.

According to FIG. 5, an example is shown in which "payment BL001-1" is stored as the support payment history made by the user identified by user ID: "U#001" through the aforementioned platform. . Further, according to FIG. 5, an example is shown in which a user identified by user ID: "U#001" selects "messages M-1, M-3" through the aforementioned platform. .

(Support information storage unit 122)
The support information storage unit 122 stores support information corresponding to the user. FIG. 6 shows an example of support information according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the support information stored in the support information storage unit 122 includes items such as "user ID", "content ID", "registered stamp", and "registered message". It has multiple items such as item. These items included in the support information are associated with each other.

The "user ID" item stores a user ID, which is identification information individually assigned to a user of a platform that distributes digital content. The “content ID” item stores a content ID that is identification information for identifying content distributed on the platform. In the "registered stamp" item, a stamp ID, which is identification information for identifying the stamp image selected by the user, is stored. Note that the stamp image identified by the stamp ID stored in the "registered stamp" item is created in advance by a platformer (an administrator of the information processing device 100 that operates a form for distributing various digital contents). . The "registered message" item stores a message ID, which is identification information for identifying the support message selected by the user.

According to FIG. 6, the stamp image displayed by the user identified by the user ID: "U#001" in association with the content identified by the content ID: "content #111" is displayed with the stamp ID: "stamp # An example is shown in which a stamp image identified as "1-1" is selected. Further, according to FIG. 6, as a support message provided by the user identified by user ID: "U#001" to the author of the content identified by content ID: "content #111", message ID: "Message An example is shown in which the support messages identified by "#1-1, #1-3" are selected.

(Stamp information storage unit 123)
The stamp information storage unit 123 stores information regarding stamp images that accept selections from the user through the aforementioned platform. FIG. 7 shows an example of information regarding stamp images according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 7, information regarding stamp images stored in the stamp information storage unit 123 includes items such as "stamp type", "affiliation stamp", "support money", and "priority". It has multiple items such as ``Display pattern'' item and ``Display pattern'' item. These items included in the information regarding the stamp image are associated with each other. Note that in FIG. 7, the information stored in each item of information regarding the stamp image is simplified and expressed as an abstract concept. Further, FIG. 7 shows an example of information regarding the stamp image according to the embodiment, and may include information other than that shown in FIG. 7.

The "stamp type" item stores information for specifying the type of stamp image that is preset according to the amount of support money paid to the author. A stamp ID, which is identification information for identifying a stamp image corresponding to a stamp type, is stored in the "affiliation stamp" item. In the item "support money", information indicating the set amount of support money that makes it possible to select a stamp image belonging to the corresponding stamp type is stored. In the "priority" item, information indicating the priority of displaying a stamp image corresponding to the set amount of support money is stored. Information indicating the display method of the stamp image is stored in the "display pattern" item.

According to FIG. 7, an example is shown in which each stamp image belonging to the stamp type "ST-1" can be selected with a donation of "21 yen or more" and a priority of "high". . Also, according to Figure 7, the display pattern of each stamp image belonging to the stamp type "ST-1" is "displayed for T1 minutes at the position corresponding to the priority "high". From then on, it corresponds to the priority "low". An example is shown in which "Display in order of arrival" is stored in the position where "Display in order of arrival" is stored. Here, an example of the position corresponding to the "high" priority is the top row of the support stamp display area A3 (see FIG. 2) described above. Further, for example, the position corresponding to the "low" priority is exemplified from the third row onward in the support stamp display area A3 (see FIG. 2) described above.

Further, according to FIG. 7, the example in which the support money for each stamp image belonging to the stamp type "ST-2" that can be selected is "11 yen to 21 yen or less" and the priority is "medium" It is shown. Also, according to Figure 7, the display pattern of each stamp image belonging to the stamp type "ST-2" is "displayed for T2 minutes at the position corresponding to the priority "medium". From then on, it corresponds to the priority "low". An example is shown in which "Display in order of arrival" is stored in the position where "Display in order of arrival" is stored. Here, the second row of the above-mentioned support stamp display area A3 (see FIG. 2) is exemplified as a position corresponding to the "medium" priority. Further, according to FIG. 7, an example is shown in which the support fund for each stamp image belonging to the stamp type "ST-3" to be selectable is "10 yen or less" and the priority is "low". ing.

(User rank storage unit 124)
The user rank storage unit 124 stores user rank information regarding a user rank determined based on the content of the action for the author. FIG. 8 shows an example of user rank information according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 8, the user rank information stored in the user rank storage unit 124 includes an item of "user rank" and an item of "author (ID)." These items included in the user rank information are associated with each other. In addition, in FIG. 8, the information stored in each item included in the user rank information is simplified and expressed as an abstract concept. Further, FIG. 8 shows an example of user rank information according to the embodiment, and may include information other than that shown in FIG. 8.

In the "user rank" item, an ordinal number indicating the user rank is set. In the "Author (ID)" field, the name of the author who is the creator of the digital content and the author ID which is identification information individually assigned to the author are set. The user rank information stores, for each author, a user ID for identifying a user who has a user rank corresponding to each user rank, and information indicating the user rank before updating the user rank.

According to FIG. 8, among the users who sent support to the author "X-1" identified by author ID: "AT#001", the user identified by user ID: "U#001" is the user An example is shown in which the user rank is first and the user rank before update is second. Also, according to FIG. 8, among the users who sent support to the author "X-1" identified by author ID: "AT#001", the user identified by user ID: "U#002" An example is shown in which the user rank is second and the user rank before update is first.

(alias information storage unit 125)
The nickname information storage unit 125 stores information regarding nicknames set in advance by the author for the purpose of providing to the user. FIG. 9 shows an example of information regarding nicknames according to the embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 9, the information regarding the nickname stored in the nickname information storage unit 125 includes the "author (ID)" item, the "action content" item, the "rank condition" item, and the "present nickname" item. It has multiple items such as ``. These items included in the information regarding the nickname are correlated with each other. In addition, in FIG. 9, the information stored in each item included in the information regarding the nickname is simplified and expressed as an abstract concept. Further, FIG. 9 shows an example of information regarding the nickname according to the embodiment, and includes information other than that shown in FIG. 9, such as the usable period of the nickname and other services (platforms) that can use the nickname. May contain.

The "Author (ID)" item stores the name of the author who is the creator of the digital content, and the author ID which is identification information individually assigned to the author.

The "common criteria" item stores information regarding common criteria that is set in advance to narrow down users to whom nicknames are provided based on the content of the action for the author. For example, the item "common standards" consists of a first standard regarding the payment history of support funds paid to the author, and a second standard regarding the provision history of support messages provided to the author. . Further, the first criterion and the second criterion can include elements related to an arbitrary period in their conditions. Note that the first criterion and the second criterion are, for example, the first criterion: "the cumulative payment amount is more than a predetermined amount", the second criterion: "the number of support messages provided in a predetermined period is more than a predetermined number", etc. Criteria may be set that are intuitively understandable for the user and as easy to achieve as possible.

The "rank condition" item stores information indicating a user rank set by the author as a nickname provision condition. The "present nickname" item stores information indicating a nickname arbitrarily set by each author as a nickname given to the user.

According to Figure 9, among the common criteria applicable to all authors, the first criterion is "cumulative payment amount > threshold TH-1", and the second criterion is "number of support messages provided > threshold TH-2". An example is shown. Further, according to FIG. 9, for example, the rank condition set by the author "X-1" identified by the author ID: "AT#001" is "1st place", and the present nickname is "alias EX001". An example is shown.

In addition to the above-mentioned storage units, the storage unit 120 includes, for example, a storage unit that stores files in which data such as payment history and message history are recorded, and a storage unit that stores stamp image data files. may have.

(Acquired nickname information storage unit 126)
The acquired nickname information storage unit 126 stores information regarding acquired nicknames acquired by the user. FIG. 10 shows an example of information regarding acquired nicknames according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 10, the information regarding the acquired nickname stored in the acquired nickname information storage unit 126 includes a plurality of items such as a "user ID" item and an "acquired nickname" item.

The "user ID" item stores a user ID, which is identification information individually assigned to a user of a platform that distributes digital content. The "Acquired Alternative Name" item includes an "Author ID" item and an "Acquired Alternative Name" item. The "author ID" item stores an author ID, which is identification information individually assigned to an author who is a creator of digital content. In the "acquired nickname" item, information regarding the nickname acquired by the user is stored.

According to FIG. 10, one of the nicknames acquired by the user identified by user ID: "U#001" is "alias EX001" set for the author identified by author ID: "AT#001". An example is shown. Note that the nickname acquired by the user is not limited to platforms that distribute various digital contents, and may be used on platforms that provide various services that the information processing device 100 cooperates with (for example, auction sites, knowledge communities, etc.).

(About the control unit 130)
The control unit 130 is realized by a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or the like executing various programs stored in a storage device inside the information processing device 100 using the RAM as a work area. . Further, the control unit 130 is realized by, for example, an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array).

The control unit 130 shown in FIG. 4 includes a providing unit 131, a payment processing unit 132, a payment unit 133, a display control unit 134, a determining unit 135, and a granting unit 136. Realize or execute the information processing functions and actions described in . Note that the control unit 130 may have a plurality of divided internal configurations in processing units that realize or execute information processing functions and actions described below. The configuration is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 4, and other configurations may be used as long as the configuration performs information processing to be described later.

(Providing unit 131)
The providing unit 131 is displayed in association with the predetermined content to a user who has paid a support fee to the author, who is the creator of the predetermined content, to the administrator of the information processing device 100, who is the distributor of the predetermined content. Provide stamp images.

For example, when the payment processing unit 132 (described later) successfully completes the payment process for the support fund selected by the user, the providing unit 131 sends the stamp image selected by the user to the user through a predetermined content that the user is currently viewing. Execute usage registration in which the user is registered in association with the user ID individually assigned to the user. Note that the predetermined content corresponds to any digital content that can be distributed to users through a platform operated by the administrator of the information processing device 100, such as video content, text content, and newsletters.

For example, the providing unit 131 provides a stamp image corresponding to a sample selected by the user from among a plurality of stamp image samples prepared in advance in association with the payment amount of the support fund. Note that the stamp image samples described above have different display formats depending on the payment amount, for example.

Further, for example, the providing unit 131 may provide a stamp image corresponding to a sample selected by the user from among a plurality of stamp image samples prepared in advance in association with user ranks.

Furthermore, upon receiving a support message for the author, the creator of the predetermined content, from the user, who is the viewer, through the predetermined content, the providing unit 131 provides the support message to the author. For example, the providing unit 131 provides the author with a support message composed of a fixed phrase selected by the user from among a plurality of fixed phrases prepared in advance.

(Payment processing unit 132)
The payment processing unit 132 executes payment processing for the support money selected by the user in response to a support execution request from the user. For example, the payment processing unit 132 can perform payment processing for paying the user's support money with a payment service that cooperates with the information processing device 100.

(Payment Department 133)
The payment unit 133 pays an information provision fee to an author who is a creator of a predetermined content as a reward for providing the content.

(Display control unit 134)
The display control unit 134 controls a stamp image corresponding to the user to be displayed at a predetermined position set in advance for predetermined content. For example, the display control unit 134 can refer to the stamp information storage unit 123 and control the stamp images to be displayed according to the priority of the stamp images that is preset according to the payment amount of the support fund. Specifically, the display control unit 134 can control the stamp images to be displayed according to a stamp image display pattern that is preset according to the priority.

Further, the display control unit 134 can display the user's name in association with the illustration information corresponding to the user. Further, the display control unit 134 can receive a setting to hide the stamp image from the user.

Further, the display control unit 134 can refer to the user rank storage unit 124 and control the stamp images to be displayed according to a display pattern that is set in advance in association with the user rank.

Further, the display control unit 134 may perform control so that information indicating that the support message has been read is displayed in association with the support message in response to an action taken by the author regarding the support message.

(Decision unit 135)
The determining unit 135 determines a user rank indicating the user ranking based on the content of the action to support the creator of the predetermined content.

Further, the determining unit 135 can determine the user rank based on the payment history of support funds paid by the user to the author. Specifically, the determining unit 135 determines the size of the cumulative payment amount so that among users whose cumulative payment amount of support funds to the author exceeds a predetermined amount, the user with a larger cumulative payment amount has a higher user rank. Rank based on.

Further, for example, the determining unit 135 can also determine the user rank based on the record of messages provided by the user to the author. Specifically, the determining unit 135 increases the number of support messages provided so that among users who have provided more than a predetermined number of support messages to the author, the user who provides a larger number of support messages has a higher user rank. Rank based on.

The determining unit 135 individually aggregates user information (payment history and message provision history) for each author at a predetermined timing (for example, every day at a predetermined time), and based on the aggregated user information, User rank can be determined for each author. Furthermore, each time the determining unit 135 determines a user rank, it updates the user rank stored in the user rank storage unit 124 to the latest user rank.

(Giving unit 136)
The assigning unit 136 assigns a nickname preset by the author (an example of "author-provided content") to a user who satisfies predetermined criteria in which the content of the action for the author, who is the creator of predetermined content, is preset. granted to. For example, among the users who meet the predetermined criteria, the assigning unit 136 may assign a user rank indicating a ranking of users determined based on the content of the action to a user who satisfies a predetermined condition preset by the author. Give a different name.

Specifically, the assigning unit 136 refers to the user rank information and nickname information, and identifies users whose user ranks satisfy the rank condition among the users whose actions toward the author satisfy a predetermined criterion. Then, the information processing apparatus 100 gives a corresponding present nickname to the identified user.

[4. Processing procedure]
(4-1. Support processing)
Hereinafter, a procedure of information processing executed by the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment will be described. First, an example of the procedure of the support process according to the embodiment will be described using FIG. 10. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of support processing according to the embodiment. The processing procedure shown in FIG. 10 is executed by the control unit 130 of the information processing device 100. The processing procedure shown in FIG. 10 is repeatedly executed while the information processing device 100 is in operation.

As shown in FIG. 10, upon receiving the support execution request (step S101), the payment processing unit 132 executes the payment process for the support money selected by the user (step S102). Furthermore, when the payment processing unit 132 successfully completes the payment process, the payment unit 133 pays the author an information provision fee as a reward for providing the predetermined content (step S103).

Further, when the payment processing by the payment processing unit 132 is successfully completed, the providing unit 131 executes registration for use of the stamp image and support message selected by the user (step S104). Further, the display control unit 134 executes display control of the stamp image and support message corresponding to the user (step S105), and ends the processing procedure shown in FIG. 10.

Note that in the processing procedure shown in FIG. 10, the processing procedure of step S104 may be executed before the processing procedure of step S103.

(4-2. Alias assignment process)
Next, an example of the procedure of the nickname assignment process according to the embodiment will be explained using FIG. 11. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the procedure of the nickname assignment process according to the embodiment. The processing procedure shown in FIG. 11 is executed by the control unit 130 of the information processing device 100. The processing procedure shown in FIG. 11 is repeatedly executed while the information processing device 100 is in operation.

As shown in FIG. 11, the determining unit 135 acquires user information (payment history and message provision history) at a predetermined timing that is set in advance (step S201). Further, the determining unit 135 individually aggregates user information for each author (step S202), determines a user rank for each author based on the aggregated user information, and stores the determined user rank in the user rank storage unit 124. The user rank is updated (step S203).

Further, the assigning unit 136 refers to the user rank storage unit 124 and identifies, for each author, a user whose user rank stored in the user rank storage unit 124 satisfies the rank condition stored in the nickname information storage unit 125. (Step S204). The assigning unit 136 then assigns the present nickname set by the corresponding author to the identified user (step S205), and ends the processing procedure shown in FIG. 11.

[5. Modified example]
The information processing device 100 described above may be implemented in various different forms other than the embodiments described above. Therefore, other embodiments of the information processing device 100 will be described below.

(5-1. About following the author)
In the embodiment described above, the information processing apparatus 100 has a function of associating and registering a user who is a source of support and an author who is a destination of support so that the author who sent support is automatically followed. It may be provided to the user. In addition, the information processing apparatus 100 has a function of, in response to a request from a user, registering the user who is the source of the request in association with the author selected by the user so as to follow the author selected by the user. may be provided. Further, the information processing device 100 may send a notification to the user that new content of the corresponding author has been released as the user follows the author. Further, the information processing device 100 may automatically display new content from the author being followed on the top screen of the platform provided to the user.

(5-2. Regarding display of support history)
In the above embodiment, the information processing apparatus 100 may provide the user with a function of displaying the history of support sent to the author. For example, the information processing device 100 executes a process of displaying, for each author, a stamp image, a message of support, etc. when sending support to the author, in response to a user's operation, through a personal screen of a platform provided to the user. You may.

(5-3. Regarding content recommendations)
In the embodiment described above, the information processing apparatus 100 may send content recommendations to the user based on the contents of content created by authors supported in the past. For example, the information processing device 100 can select content to recommend based on the similarity of the contents.

(5-4. Regarding author support functions)
In the embodiment described above, the information processing apparatus 100 may provide the author with a function of checking the information provision fee that the author has received from the administrator. In this case, the information processing device 100 may provide a dedicated site for the author to confirm the information provision fee, or allow the author to confirm the information through a platform that distributes the content, such as a personal page exclusively for the author. Good too.

(5-5. Regarding content provided by the author)
In the above embodiment, the platformer provides a plurality of samples of stamp images corresponding to the amount of support money paid to users who have paid support money to the author as stamp images displayed in association with the author's content. I have explained the example presented. For example, the author may prepare in advance, as author-provided content, a stamp image that can be selected by a user who has paid support to the author. Further, in addition to the stamp image, the author may further provide a nickname to be given to a user who satisfies a predetermined condition as author-provided content. In this case, the information processing device 100 may have a function for receiving various condition settings from the author, such as conditions for sponsorship money to be associated with a stamp image and conditions for giving a different name. It may be configured so that it can be accepted. Furthermore, the user may use any combination of stamp images and nicknames provided as author-provided content. In this case, the information processing device 100 may have a function for combining author-provided contents according to user operations. Further, the information processing device 100 may have a function of receiving from the author the settings of services in which the content provided by the author can be used, from among the services with which the platformer cooperates.

[6. Hardware configuration]
Further, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment described above is realized by, for example, a computer 1000 having a configuration as shown in FIG. 12. FIG. 12 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of a computer that implements the functions of the information processing device according to the embodiment.

The computer 1000 is connected to an output device 1010 and an input device 1020, and has an arithmetic device 1030, a primary storage device 1040, a secondary storage device 1050, an output IF (Interface) 1060, an input IF 1070, and a network IF 1080 connected by a bus 1090. has.

The arithmetic device 1030 operates based on programs stored in the primary storage device 1040 and the secondary storage device 1050, programs read from the input device 1020, and performs various processes. The primary storage device 1040 is a memory device such as a RAM that temporarily stores data used by the arithmetic device 1030 for various calculations. Further, the secondary storage device 1050 is a storage device in which data used by the arithmetic unit 1030 in various calculations and various databases are registered, and is realized by a ROM (Read Only Memory), an HDD, a flash memory, or the like.

The output IF 1060 is an interface for transmitting information to be output to the output device 1010 that outputs various information such as a monitor or printer, and is, for example, a USB (Universal Serial Bus), a DVI (Digital Visual Interface), This is realized using a connector compliant with standards such as HDMI (registered trademark) (High Definition Multimedia Interface). Further, the input IF 1070 is an interface for receiving information from various input devices 1020 such as a mouse, a keyboard, and a scanner, and is realized by, for example, a USB.

Note that the input device 1020 is, for example, an optical recording medium such as a CD (Compact Disc), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), or a PD (Phase change rewritable disk), a magneto-optical recording medium such as an MO (Magneto-Optical disk), or a tape. It may be a device that reads information from a medium, a magnetic recording medium, a semiconductor memory, or the like. Furthermore, the input device 1020 may be an external storage medium such as a USB memory.

Network IF 1080 receives data from other devices via network N and sends it to computing device 1030, and also sends data generated by computing device 1030 to other devices via network N.

Arithmetic device 1030 controls output device 1010 and input device 1020 via output IF 1060 and input IF 1070. For example, the arithmetic device 1030 loads a program from the input device 1020 or the secondary storage device 1050 onto the primary storage device 1040, and executes the loaded program.

For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment, the arithmetic device 1030 of the computer 1000 performs control by executing a program (for example, an information processing program) loaded on the primary storage device 1040. It realizes the same function as the section 130. That is, the arithmetic device 1030 realizes processing by the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment in cooperation with a program (for example, an information processing program) loaded onto the primary storage device 1040.

[7. others]
Among the processes described in the above embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being performed automatically can be performed manually, or all of the processes described as being performed manually can be performed manually. Alternatively, some of the steps can be performed automatically using known methods. In addition, information including the processing procedures, specific names, and various data and parameters shown in the above documents and drawings may be changed arbitrarily, unless otherwise specified.

Furthermore, each component of each device shown in the drawings is functionally conceptual, and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as shown in the drawings. In other words, the specific form of distributing and integrating each device is not limited to what is shown in the diagram, and all or part of the devices can be functionally or physically distributed or integrated in arbitrary units depending on various loads and usage conditions. Can be integrated and configured.

Further, each of the embodiments described above can be combined as appropriate within a range that does not conflict with the processing contents.

[8. effect]
The information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment assigns a nickname preset by the author to a user who satisfies predetermined criteria in which the content of the action for the author who is the creator of predetermined content (for example, article content) is preset. (an example of "author-provided content") is provided with a granting unit 136 that grants the content to the user.

Further, the assigning unit 136 may set a user rank indicating a ranking of users determined based on the content of an action among users who meet a predetermined criterion based on rank conditions (an example of a "predetermined condition") set in advance by the author. ) will be given a different name.

Furthermore, the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment further includes a determining unit 135 that determines a user rank based on the payment history of support funds paid by the user to the author.

Furthermore, the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment further includes a determining unit 135 that determines a user rank based on the track record of support messages provided from users to authors.

Furthermore, the information processing apparatus 100 according to the embodiment further includes a display control unit 134 that controls the information of the nickname to be displayed in the article content in association with the stamp image (an example of "illustration information") corresponding to the user. have

For this reason, the information processing device 100 according to the embodiment realizes a scheme in which rewards set uniquely by the author are provided to the user by the processing executed by each of the above-mentioned units or by a combination of the units. can. Thereby, the information processing device 100 can give the user a psychological sense of elation, and can improve the user's desire to support the author. Furthermore, as support from users becomes more active, it can be expected that the author's motivation to create content will further increase, increasing the possibility of creating a virtuous cycle of continuously providing high-quality content. As a result, it is possible to further improve usability in the technology for providing content to users.

As mentioned above, the embodiments of the present application have been described in detail based on several drawings, but these are merely examples, and various modifications and variations can be made based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art, including the embodiments described in the disclosure section of the invention. It is possible to carry out the invention in other forms with modifications.

Further, the above-mentioned "section, module, unit" can be read as "means", "circuit", etc. For example, the control section can be read as a control means or a control circuit.

N Network SYS Information processing system 10 Terminal device 100 Information processing device 110 Communication unit 120 Storage unit 121 User information storage unit 122 Support information storage unit 123 Stamp information storage unit 124 User rank storage unit 125 Alias information storage unit 130 Control unit 131 Providing unit 132 Payment Processing Unit 133 Payment Unit 134 Display Control Unit 135 Determining Unit 136 Giving Unit

Claims (7)

The present invention is characterized by comprising a granting unit that grants author-provided content preset by the creator to a user who satisfies predetermined criteria for which the content of the action for the creator of the predetermined content is preset. Information processing device. The imparting part is
Among the users who meet the predetermined criteria, the user rank indicating the ranking of users determined based on the content of the action is provided by the author to the users who meet the predetermined condition set in advance by the author. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein content is provided. The information processing device according to claim 2, further comprising: a determining unit that determines the user rank based on the payment record of support money paid by the user to the creator of the predetermined content. The information processing device according to claim 2, further comprising: a determining unit that determines the user rank based on a track record of support messages provided by the user to the creator. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a display control unit that controls information on the author-provided content to be displayed on the predetermined content in association with illustration information corresponding to the user. . An information processing method performed by a computer, the method comprising:
The present invention is characterized by comprising the step of: granting author-provided content preset by the creator to a user who satisfies predetermined criteria preset based on the content of the action for the creator of the predetermined content. information processing method. to the computer,
A provision procedure for granting author-provided content preset by the creator to a user who satisfies predetermined criteria preset based on the content of the action for the creator of the predetermined content is performed. An information processing program.

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