JP3086626U - Video / image information providing device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To provide moving image / image information acquired / collected by a general user to mass media or the like quickly and easily at a corresponding fee. In addition, in the case of mass media, high-value moving image / image information can be obtained quickly and at low cost. SOLUTION: An information providing device 1 includes a large number of general users 2.
Is registered as an information providing member, the mass media 3 and the like are registered as information purchasing members, and video / image information posted by general users is stored and managed, and the contents of the information are searched or distributed by the mass media and purchased. Is provided / sold in the form of an auction to mass media or the like who wishes to purchase.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a moving image / image information providing device that enables general users to provide moving image / image information to mass media or the like through communication using a wide area communication network such as the Internet.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 For the provision / sales of information using the Internet, for example, publishers, etc. have set up a Web site so that catalog pages of novels and photo books can be disclosed on the site, and general users can use the catalog on the site. Some systems search pages, negotiate the acquisition of novels and other information that they want to obtain, and download the information after the negotiations are completed. In some cases, music information provided by record companies, composers, and musicians is sold to general users in a similar manner.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 Such a method of providing information is a method in which a large amount of information is collected or an information source such as a copyrighted publisher tries to provide / sell information to an unspecified number of general users using the Internet. No information could be provided / sold quickly and easily to the mass media, etc., the information acquired / collected by general users. In order to provide / sell information possessed by general users, it is necessary to set up a homepage or Web site and become an information provider / seller, which requires a lot of effort and investment. This method is difficult to realize for ordinary users who have relatively little information.

[0004] For example, even if a camera enthusiast wants to provide / sell an image or video taken at a scene of a fire or accident accidentally present to a mass media, etc. It takes time to contact and bring in information, and misses the opportunity to provide. In particular, the time required for providing news information with high news quality is important, and general users have missed opportunities to provide information. Even if general users can provide information by directly contacting mass media, etc., depending on how information is provided, it is not worth the value of the information, even though the information is important and valuable. It is expected that only a small reward will be obtained.

On the other hand, mass media and the like require that a camera man or the like be rushed to the site in order to obtain images and videos of fires and accidents, which requires much labor and labor costs. In addition, even if you rush to the site, it is often not enough in time, and it is not possible to obtain high-value images and videos that give a high impact to readers.

An object of the present invention is to provide moving image / image information acquired / collected by general users to mass media or the like quickly and easily, and to provide / sell at a price corresponding to the value of the information. It is an object of the mass media and the like to provide a moving image / image information providing device capable of acquiring high-value moving image / image information quickly and at low cost.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a video / image information providing device in which a large number of general users are members of an information provider and mass media and the like are members of an information purchasing member. / Saves and manages image information, searches or distributes this information content to mass media, etc., and provides / sells it in an auction format to mass media, etc., which it wants to purchase. It is characterized by.

(1) A moving picture / image information providing apparatus for providing / selling moving picture / image information acquired / collected by a general user to a mass media or the like, the posting information of the moving picture / image of a general user and its PR A first means for performing information reception processing, and a second means for registering mass media or the like as a purchaser user of moving image / image information and making the PR information searchable for the purchaser user. Storing and managing video / image information and its PR information posted by a contributor user through the first means, storing and managing buyer user information through the second means, and the PR A third means for distributing the information to the purchaser user through the second means; and an auction of the moving image / image information to the purchaser user who wants to purchase the moving image / image information corresponding to the PR information. Characterized by comprising a fourth means for providing / selling format.

(2) The first means may be a mailing list section for performing a process of accepting posting information of a moving image / image and its PR information by performing e-mail communication with a general user; Means is a purchasing mailing list unit for performing a distribution process of the purchaser user registration information and the PR information by performing e-mail communication with the purchaser user; An information management unit for registering, distributing, and managing the user information, the moving image / image information, and the PR information obtained by the mailing list unit and the purchasing mailing list unit, and the fourth unit is registered in the database. An auction management unit for managing information for the auction for the buyer user by referring to the moving image / image information. .

(3) Effective time management when the information management unit transmits the PR information to a purchaser user, pricing time management for video / image information on which the auction management unit performs an auction, and the time The system is characterized in that it has a time management unit that performs time management to generate an end event at the time of management and to forcibly terminate the event.

(4) An authority checking unit for checking the access ID of the contributor user, checking the transfer of the registration fee by the settlement agency, and checking the number of publication rights is provided.

[0012] (5) The posting right of the contributor user is obtained by obtaining a consent of the use rule, purchasing by a prepaid system by cash sales at a store such as a convenience store or a credit card, and obtaining an access ID acquired at the time of purchase. Is sent by e-mail at the time of posting of moving images / images.

(6) The posting of the moving image / image information is performed by the user by sending the moving image / image information and the PR information thereof to an accepting e-mail address of the information providing apparatus. ID is given.

(7) The payment of the moving picture / image information sold in the auction is performed by notifying a payment amount to an e-mail address at the time of registration of a contributor user, and the user determines a receiving method.

(8) The purchaser user registration is characterized by exchanging a company name, contact information, address, sending a public key for purchase, paying an enrollment fee for user registration, and obtaining consent to participation conditions. And

(9) The auction management unit performs a primary auction process in which an auction starts when the moving image / image information is posted, and performs an operation on the remaining information obtained by the buyer user pricing the moving image / image information. The secondary auction process is started in two forms.

(10) In the primary auction process, when the posting information is registered, the PR information, the image for publication, and the primary auction closing date and time are transmitted to the purchaser user, and the successful bid price is transmitted to the e-mail guided information. It is decided to send it by e-mail, send the successful bid receipt number and invoice by e-mail to the highest-purchasing purchaser user, and send the settled video / image information by mail or e-mail.

(11) In the secondary auction process, the video / image information for which the purchase price was not obtained in the primary auction is stored for a secondary auction for a certain period of time, and this information is searched by a purchaser user, and / Email information of the winning bid is sent to the image information, and this transmission notifies the other buyer user by e-mail that the video / image information has been priced, and purchases with the highest price within the deadline. Send the successful bid receipt number and bill to the user by e-mail, and send the settled video / image information by mail or e-mail.

(12) It is characterized in that it comprises a reward management section that determines the sales performance of the auction and the posting performance of the moving image / image information and determines the payment of the reward.

[0020]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a moving image / image information providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows a case where the moving image / image information providing apparatus 1 is configured as a Web site on the Internet, but it can be constructed as an information providing apparatus using another high-speed communication network and a computer system. In FIG. 1, a posting mailing list (ML) unit 11 of the information providing apparatus 1 performs e-mail communication with a video / image poster user 2, and performs posting user registration information, video / image posting information and the like. A PR information reception process is performed.

The purchase mailing list unit 12 performs e-mail communication with a purchaser user who becomes a mass media 3 (hereinafter, referred to as a mass media) 3, and provides PR for publicizing purchaser registration information and moving image / image information. Performs information distribution processing. The information management unit 13 registers, distributes, and manages user information, video / image information, and PR information obtained by the mailing list units 11 and 12 in the database 14. The auction management unit 15 refers to the moving image / image information registered in the database 14 and manages information for an auction with respect to the mass media purchaser user 3, and receives, for example, the auction pricing by the mass media. Do.

The time management unit 16 manages the effective time when the information management unit 13 transmits the PR information to the mass media, and the auction management unit 15 manages the pricing time for the moving image / image to be auctioned. And time management, such as generating an end event when the time comes and forcibly terminating it. The authority confirmation unit 17 confirms the access ID of the contributor, confirms the transfer of the registration fee by the payment agency 18 and confirms the number of publication rights. These authority confirmations also include a function of performing the mass media 3 using the certification organization 19 or the like. The bounty management unit 20 determines the sales performance of the auction, the posting performance of the video / image information, and the like, and determines the payment of the bounty.

The moving image / image information providing apparatus configured as described above collectively manages moving image / image information and the like sent by a post from a general user 2 registered as a member in advance, and sends the information to the mass media 3 (purchaser user). It supports the promotion of the use of the information and the sales of the moving image / image information from the contributor to the mass media 3. The information provision / sales form will be described in detail below.

FIG. 2 shows an outline of a form of providing / selling information. For posting, only user 2 who has previously purchased the posting right can post moving picture / image information. This posting is sent to the device 1 with the video / image information attached to the mail. In addition, at the time of posting, the PR information with an outline of the posted information is attached to the e-mail, and the device 1 automatically transmits the PR as sales appeal information to the purchaser user 3 of each mass media to be a purchaser.

Regarding the protection of the posted information, the moving image / image information is kept private and only a specified small number of members (mass media) can browse. In addition, the information management unit of the device 1 can protect the posted information by adding a translucent filter or the like to the image information as a public image.

Regarding the purchase of posted information, a member (mass media) registered in the device 1 in advance enables purchase of moving image / image information. Pricing will be in the form of an auction with a time limit, and will be conducted in the form of a bid by members (mass media). In addition, members who can purchase are provided with posting information and usage rights (copyright). Regarding the payment of the sales price, the sales price is collected by the device 1 and the fee is collected and paid to the poster. Payment is determined by the contributor.

Regarding the issue of portrait right etc. in the use of the posted information, the purchaser shall confirm the portrait right etc. related to the purchased posted information to all the parties concerned and use it (Terms of Service at Service Subscription) Defined as). Also, the validity of registering the video / image information on the site is confirmed by the administrator. However, the purchaser shall be solely responsible for the use of moving images / images.

FIG. 3 is an overall information processing procedure of the information providing apparatus according to the present embodiment. The information providing device 1 provides an opportunity to sell digital video / image information taken by a general user 2 who owns a digital camera or a digital video with a communication function under conditions most advantageous to the mass media as the purchaser 3. Mediate. Digital video / image information for sale will be recruited with prizes using digital information taken by general users. For the posting on the information providing device 1, a posting right is sold, and the purchase price is collected from the user by a prepaid method.

The sale is in the form of an auction for a specific mass media to be a purchaser user. There are two types of auctions: a primary auction in which the auction starts when the video / image information is posted, and a secondary auction in which the mass media starts by pricing the video / image information and remaining information. With. Contributor 2 is paid a digital image selling cost and a reward for contributing to the information providing device.

Hereinafter, each processing will be described in detail. FIG. 4 is a part related to the posting procedure process S1, the image posting S2, and the payment processes S9 and S10 in FIG. The purchase of the user's usage right (S11) is performed with the consent of the usage rule. The settlement is realized by a prepaid method by cash sales at a store such as a convenience store or a credit card by Web sales. After the payment for the usage right is completed, an access ID and password are obtained (S12).

The image posting by the user 2 (S 13) is performed by attaching the moving image / image information photographed with a digital camera or the like by e-mail and receiving the e-mail for the reception of the device 1 along with the PR information for the purchaser (mass media). Send to address. A PAS is added to the subject of this e-mail. The posted moving image / image information is registered in the database of the device 1. For payment when the posted image is sold (S14), the payment amount is notified to the e-mail address at the time of user registration, and the user determines a receiving method.

In the payment of the reward (S 15), the reward is paid to the user who contributed the most. The reward is paid from the posting fee of the poster and the membership fee of the membership purchaser. The reward payment conditions include, for example,-the user who posted the most images during the specified period,-the user who was able to buy and sell the images at the highest price, and-the most frequently referenced in the secondary auction. The user, the user who bought and sold the most images during the specified period, etc. are used as the criteria.

FIG. 5 shows a part related to the purchaser user registration procedure processing S 3 and the purchase price payment processing S 8 in FIG. The purchaser user registration (S21) is performed by the mass media by exchanging the company name, contact information (E-Mail), address and the like with the information providing apparatus 1. The UID / PAS assignment (S22) sends access (purchase) information (public key) from the device 1. In the payment (S23), an entrance fee (on a monthly basis) is paid to a designated account of the device 1. The terms and conditions of mass media participation include:-Agreeing on a confidentiality agreement for information obtained,-Agreeing not to guarantee the authenticity of video / image information,-Concerning the disclosure of purchase information, Use with the approval of the right.

FIG. 6 shows a portion related to the primary auction processes S4 and S5 and the payment process S8 in FIG. When the posted information is registered in the apparatus 1, the mail guide (S31) transmits the PR information, the image for publication, and the closing date of the primary auction (the closing time: about several hours) to the buyer. In addition, use the image information with a translucent filter, etc. added as the image for publication.

In e-mail bidding (S32), the buyer determines a contract price for the information guided by e-mail, and transmits the bidding price to the apparatus 1 by e-mail. In the purchase (S33), the successful bid receipt number and the bill are transmitted to the buyer who has given the highest price by e-mail. The transfer (S34) transfers the moving image / image information and the copyright to the purchaser who has given the highest price. The delivery of image and video information may be by mail, or by email if urgent. In the payment of the purchase price (S35), the purchaser (mass media) pays the purchase price to the designated account of the device 1.

FIG. 7 is a part related to the secondary auction processes S4 and S5 and the payment process S8 in FIG. In the primary auction ending process (S41), the moving image / image information for which the purchase price was not obtained in the primary auction is stored in the auction site for a fixed period for the secondary auction. Note that the information is deleted after saving for one period.

In the search for buyers (mass media) (S42), information for the secondary auction is searched. In the bid (S43), a bid price is presented to the moving image / image information, and an e-mail is sent to the device 1. The purchase notification (S44) notifies other purchasers (other mass media) of the price to the moving image / image information by e-mail. In the purchase (S45), a successful bid receipt number and an invoice are transmitted to the buyer (mass media) who has set the highest price within the deadline time (for example, several tens of minutes after price setting) by e-mail. In the successful bid (S46), the moving image / image information and the copyright are transferred. The delivery of image / movie information may be by mail, or by email if urgent. In the payment (S47), the purchaser (mass media) pays the purchase price to the designated account of the device 1.

[0038]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, according to the present invention, a video / image information providing device is provided in which a large number of general users are information providing members and mass media is an information purchasing member. This information is stored and managed by mass media, etc., and searched or distributed by mass media, etc., and provided / sold to mass media, etc., which are desired to be purchased in the form of auctions. Video / image information can be provided / sold quickly and easily to mass media, etc., and can be provided / sold for a fee corresponding to the value of the information. In addition, mass media can acquire high-value video / image information quickly and at low cost.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a moving image / image information providing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exemplary view showing an outline of an information providing / selling mode according to the embodiment;

FIG. 3 is an exemplary information processing procedure of the information providing apparatus according to the embodiment;

FIG. 4 is a posting procedure process S1 and an image posting S in FIG. 3;
FIG. 2 is a detailed diagram of payment processing S9 and S10.

FIG. 5 is a purchaser user registration procedure processing S3 in FIG. 3;
FIG. 4 is a detailed diagram of a purchase price payment process S8.

FIG. 6 shows primary auction processes S4 and S5 in FIG.
And a detailed diagram of payment processing S8.

FIG. 7 shows secondary auction processes S4 and S5 in FIG.
And a detailed diagram of payment processing S8.

[Description of Signs] 1 ... Information providing device 2 ... Poster user 3 ... Purchaser user 11 ... Posting mailing list section 12 ... Purchase mailing list section 13 ... Information management section 14 ... Database 15 ... Auction management section 16 ... Time management section 17: Authority confirmation section 18: Payment agency 19: Certification body 20: Bounty management section

Claims (12)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A moving picture / image information providing apparatus for providing / selling moving picture / image information obtained / collected by a general user to a mass media or the like, comprising: posting information of moving image / image of a general user and PR information thereof. A first means for performing a reception process of the above, a second means for registering a mass media or the like as a purchaser user of moving image / image information, and making the PR information searchable for the purchaser user; Storing and managing moving image / image information and its PR information posted by a contributor user through the first means,
Third means for storing and managing the purchaser user information through the means of (1) and distributing the PR information to the purchaser user through the second means, and wishing to purchase moving picture / image information corresponding to the PR information A moving image / image information providing apparatus for providing / selling the moving image / image information to the purchaser user in an auction format. 2. The first means is a posting mailing list unit for receiving posting information of a moving image / image and its PR information by performing e-mail communication with a general user, The means is a purchase mailing list unit that performs a process of distributing the purchaser user registration information and the PR information by performing mail communication with the purchaser user, and the third means is a mailing list unit for posting. And an information management unit for registering, distributing, and managing the user information, the moving image / image information and the PR information obtained by the purchasing mailing list unit in the database, and the fourth means is a moving image / image registered in the database. 2. An auction management unit for referring to information and managing information for an auction for the buyer user. The moving image / image information providing device described in the above. 3. An effective time management when the information management unit transmits the PR information to a purchaser user, a pricing time management for moving image / image information to be auctioned by the auction management unit, and the time management The moving picture / image information providing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a time management unit that performs time management for generating an end event and forcibly terminating the end event when the time reaches the predetermined time. 4. Confirmation of the contributor user's access ID,
The moving picture / image information providing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising an authority checking unit for checking a transfer of the registration fee by a transfer agency and checking the number of publication rights. 5. The posting right of the contributor user is obtained by obtaining the consent of the use rule, purchasing the cash in a store such as a convenience store, or purchasing in a prepaid manner by web selling by a credit card, and obtaining an access ID acquired at the time of purchase as a moving image. The moving image / image information providing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the moving image / image information is transmitted by e-mail at the time of posting the image. 6. The posting of the moving image / image information is performed by the user by sending the moving image / image information and the PR information thereof to an e-mail receiving address of the information providing apparatus. The moving image / image information providing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein 7. The method according to claim 1, wherein the payment of the moving image / image information sold at the auction is notified to an e-mail address at the time of registration of a contributor user, and the user determines a receiving method. 7. The moving image / image information providing device according to any one of items 1 to 6. 8. The user registration of the buyer is performed by exchanging a company name, a contact address, an address, sending a public key for purchase, paying an enrollment fee for user registration, and obtaining consent of participation conditions. Item 8. The moving image / image information providing device according to any one of Items 1 to 7. 9. The primary auction process in which the auction starts when the moving image / image information is posted, and the auction management unit starts the remaining information after the buyer user priced the moving image / image information. 2. A secondary auction process which is performed in two forms.
9. The moving image / image information providing device according to any one of 8. 10. The primary auction process includes transmitting the PR information, an image for publication, and a primary auction deadline to a purchaser user by registering posted information, and determining a contract price for the information guided by the mail. 10. The method according to claim 9, further comprising: sending an e-mail to the purchaser user with the highest price, sending the successful bid receipt number and the invoice by e-mail, and sending the settled moving picture / image information by mail or e-mail. Video / image information providing device. 11. The secondary auction process stores video / image information for which a price was not purchased in the primary auction for a certain period of time for a secondary auction, and a buyer user searches for this information, and the video / image is searched for. Email the winning bid to the information, and notify other buyer users by e-mail that the video / image information has been priced by this transmission, and to the buyer user who has set the highest price within the deadline time The moving image / image information providing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the successful bid reception number and the bill are transmitted by e-mail, and the set moving image / image information is transmitted by mail or mail. 12. The system according to claim 1, further comprising a reward management unit that determines a sales record of the auction and a posting record of video / image information and determines payment of the reward. 2. The video / image information providing device according to claim 1.