JP5388599B2 - Payment authentication server, payment authentication method, program thereof, and recording medium - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a technical field related to a content sales system, a viewing system, and a usage method of a receiver and an information terminal, and more particularly, to a technology for realizing charging processing for content using a receiver and a small information terminal such as a mobile phone in a paid service. .

  In the realization of the conventional paid content distribution service, the service is provided at a flat rate (monthly basis or daily basis) or per content charge (VoD service) using a unique identifier assigned to each receiver such as CAS. It is common to be provided.

The realization is realized by a method as described in Non-Patent Document 1. The feature of this method is that the identifier assigned to the receiver is not duplicated and is extremely difficult to duplicate, so that the content distribution method using the accounting account corresponding to the identifier and the identifier A content distribution system that is an indispensable key at the time of decryption, or a combination of these systems, realizes a paid content distribution mechanism.
Yoneya, Yamashita, Fujiwara, “Restricted Reception System for Digital Broadcasting”, Toshiba Review Vol. 55, no. 12, published by Toshiba Corporation, December 1, 2000, p. 26-29

  However, in the conventional method, since a billing account is linked to the receiver or an item belonging to the receiver, for example, in order to receive paid content distribution / viewing service on a receiver that is owned by another person, A process for switching the billing account associated with the receiver is required. This switching work is very complicated except for some systems that are designed to be switched when the distribution / viewing system is constructed, and the risk of leaking credit card numbers increases. It is not desirable in terms of surface.

  In addition, even if the owner is the same, if you have multiple receivers, you can view the content only on the receiver that has been charged, and you cannot view the content on other receivers. This is a factor that significantly impedes convenience.

  Accordingly, a payment authentication server and a payment authentication method for solving the above-mentioned problem are shown by displaying an identifier as a recognizable image on the screen of the receiver, recognizing it by the imaging function of the information device, and linking it to a decision process. Therefore, viewing by any existing receiver becomes possible.

In other words, the payment authentication server according to claim 1 is a payment authentication server in which a user of the small information terminal performs a payment process for viewing content on a receiver by communication with the small information terminal. Receives from the small information terminal a content information request to which the identifier of the content selected by the communication with the content supply source and the identifier of the receiver are given as arguments, and receives the content information based on the content information request as the small information A communication processing means for transmitting to the terminal, and a settlement for performing the settlement processing of the selected content based on the selection of the content to which the identifier of the receiver is given as an argument from the small information terminal receiving the content information and the settlement request and a processing unit, wherein the content source is a content relating to the content itself and the content Storage means for storing information, means for obtaining a receiver identification number sent from the receiver, and means for converting various information inputs including the receiver recognition number into an image that can be photographed by the camera device And a receiver identification table that records the receiver identification number and a receiver identifier that does not overlap with this number in a one-to-one correspondence, and the supplied content includes at least the receiver identifier. .

The payment authentication server according to claim 2 is a payment authentication server in which a user of the small information terminal performs a payment process for viewing content on a receiver by communication with the small information terminal. A payment request for the content to which the identifier of the content selected by communication with the content supply source and the identifier of the content supply source are given as arguments and an acquisition request for electronic data proving the purchase of the content are sent to the small information terminal. Communication processing means received from the payment processing means for performing the content payment processing based on the payment request, and electronic data creation means for generating the electronic data based on the electronic data acquisition request, When the settlement processing is completed by the settlement processing means, the communication processing means is the electronic data created by the electronic data creation means. Transmitting data to said small information terminal, the content source, means for obtaining a storage unit operable to accumulate the content information about the content itself and the content, the receiver identification number sent from the receiver, the Means for converting various information inputs including a receiver identification number into an image that can be captured by a camera device, and the receiver identification number and a receiver identifier that does not overlap with this number are recorded in association with each other in a 1: 1 relationship. The content to be supplied includes at least the receiver identifier .

  The settlement authentication server according to claim 3 is the settlement authentication server according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the settlement authentication server according to claim 1 receives a content information acquisition request from the small information device via the communication processing means, and sends a content information request to the content supply source. A message processing means for creating, wherein the communication processing means transmits the created requested content information request to the content supply source, and sends content information based on the requested content information request returned from the content supply source to the content supply source. Send to a small information terminal.

  The payment authentication server according to claim 4 is the payment authentication server according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the content supply source stores a CAS card ID as an identification number of the receiver.

The payment authentication server according to claim 5 is the payment authentication server according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the content supply source converts the stored content into an image together with the URI of the payment authentication server. .

The payment authentication method according to claim 6 is a payment processing method in which a payment authentication server performs a payment process for a user of the small information terminal to view content on a receiver by communication with the small information terminal. The payment authentication server includes a communication processing means and a payment processing means, and the communication processing means is provided with the identifier of the content selected by the receiver through communication with the content supply source and the identifier of the receiver as arguments. Receiving a content information request from the small information terminal and transmitting content information based on the content information request to the small information terminal; and the payment processing means receives the content information from the small information terminal and receives the content information. The content is assigned with the identifier as an argument, and the selected content is settled based on the settlement request And a step, wherein the content source has means for acquiring and storing means that stores the content information about the content itself and the content, the receiver identification number sent from the receiver, the receiver identification number And a means for converting various information inputs including the image into an image that can be photographed by the camera device, and the receiver identification number and the receiver identifier that does not overlap with this number are recorded in association with each other at a 1: 1 ratio. A content having a table includes at least the receiver identifier .

The payment authentication method according to claim 7 is a payment processing method in which a payment authentication server performs a payment process for viewing a content on a receiver by a user of the small information terminal by communication with the small information terminal. The payment authentication server includes a communication processing unit, a payment processing unit, and an electronic data creation unit, and the communication processing unit selects the content identifier selected by the small information terminal through communication with the content supply source and the content supply source identifier. Receiving from the small information terminal a payment request for the content given as an argument and an acquisition request for electronic data proving the purchase of the content, and the payment processing means based on the payment request A step of performing settlement processing of content; and the electronic data creating means, based on the electronic data acquisition request. Generating a data, the steps of the payment process is completed, the communication processing means, comprising the step of transmitting the electronic data generated by the electronic data creating means to the small information terminal, the content supply The source is a storage device for storing the content itself and content information related to the content, a means for obtaining a receiver identification number sent from the receiver, and various information inputs including the receiver recognition number for the camera device Means for converting to an image that can be photographed at a receiver, and having a receiver identification table that records the receiver identification number and a receiver identifier that does not overlap with this number in a one-to-one correspondence, Includes at least the receiver identifier .

A program according to an eighth aspect is a program that causes a computer to function as each means constituting the settlement authentication server according to any one of the first to fifth aspects.

A recording medium according to a ninth aspect is a computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to the eighth aspect is recorded.

  According to the above invention, the content viewer can arbitrarily select the content he / she wishes to view using an existing small information terminal, make a settlement, purchase the viewing right, and view the content on the receiver desired by the viewer. it can. In addition, since the existing small information terminal and receiver can be used, the introduction cost of the present invention can be kept very low.

  FIG. 7 is a schematic configuration diagram of the settlement / authentication server 30 according to the embodiment of the invention.

  The settlement / authentication server 30 according to the embodiments of the following invention selects a content desired by a viewer with a small information terminal (for example, a small information terminal 10, 20 such as a mobile phone illustrated in FIG. 6), and is necessary for it. And a service and an application that enable viewing of the content on a digital receiver desired by the viewer (for example, a receiver 50 such as a television set illustrated in FIG. 9) desired by the viewer. can do. The receiver 50 and the small information terminals 10 and 20 may use existing devices, and need not be specially modified or enhanced.

  The image receiver 50 receives content from the content storage / transmission unit 40 which is the content supply source illustrated in FIG. The content storage / transmission unit 40 differs from the conventional method in the following points. Means are provided for supplementing the receiver 50 that the content viewer desires to view. Then, the supplementary result is temporarily replaced with another identifier, and in addition to this, the designated arbitrary information is sent as an image to the receiver 50. Next, the small information terminals 10 and 20 for analyzing the image and extracting the original information are used. The small information terminals 10 and 20 are used for content selection and settlement. The settlement / authentication server 30 having the settlement information notifies the settlement completion notification and the content storage / transmission unit 40. In response to the payment completion notification, the operation is performed in a flow (sequence 1) in which the viewer starts transmission of the content desired by the viewer to the receiver 50 supplemented by the content storage / transmission unit 40 in the first stage.

  According to the content distribution system provided with the settlement / authentication server 30, it is possible to individually control charging / settlement for content that is desired to be viewed on a small information terminal or the like, as well as a receiver that the viewer wishes to view the content. It is also possible to select arbitrarily.

  In addition, it is not necessary to add any additional functions or modifications to a receiver (television device, so-called IP STB or IP TV) that is compatible with a video distribution system using IP that is generally commercially available. The mobile phone can be implemented without any additional functions or modifications.

  Furthermore, in the prior art, when a communication between a small device (such as a mobile phone) and a receiver (television device) is intercepted, there is a possibility that significant damage may occur to the content provider. However, even if communication is intercepted by general means, no significant damage can be caused to the content provider.

(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 1 shows a sequence 1 according to the first embodiment. Sequence 1 is the simplest and practically available embodiment. Sequence 1 is executed by a distribution system including small information terminal 10, payment / authentication server 30, content storage / transmission unit 40, and receiver 50. In this distribution system, the user can select a content to be viewed, a settlement action for viewing the content, and a receiver 50 to be viewed by operating the small information terminal 10.

  In sequence 1, information necessary for content selection and settlement is copied in advance between the content storage / transmission unit 40 and the settlement / authentication server 30, and the settlement / authentication server 30 receives information from the small information terminal 10. A response is directly returned to the content information (ECG) acquisition request, and the settlement process is completed.

  The small information terminal 10 is a terminal exemplified by a general mobile phone and the like. At least, an arbitrary application can be downloaded from the network according to a user instruction, its execution function, and a camera device. It has a function that can acquire information by analyzing video.

  FIG. 5 is a schematic configuration diagram of the small information terminal 10 according to the present embodiment. Specifically, the small information terminal 10 includes a communication processing unit 101, a message processing unit 102, an output processing unit 103, an output device 104, an input processing unit 105, an input device 106, a video analysis unit 107, and a video input device 108 as shown in FIG. Is provided. The communication processing unit 101 provides an input / output communication function with the outside using radio waves. The message processing unit 102 interprets the message received by the communication processing unit 101 and passes it to the output processing unit 103. In addition, the message processing unit 102 passes the information provided from the input processing unit 105 as a message to the communication processing unit 101. The output processing unit 103 converts the given information into information that can be output by the output device 104. The output device 104 outputs information to the user. Examples of the output device 104 include a liquid crystal display device and a speaker. The input processing unit 105 processes the electrical signal given from the input device 106 and converts it into information that can be processed by the message processing unit 102. The input device 106 is an input means, and examples thereof include a keyboard / button. The video analysis unit 107 analyzes the image captured by the video input device 108, extracts information, and passes it to the input processing unit 105. The video input device 108 is exemplified by a camera device such as a CMOS sensor or a CCD sensor.

  The settlement / authentication server 30 has at least a function for presenting content information such as an electronic content guide (ECG) and a settlement function for the selected content.

  FIG. 7 is a schematic configuration diagram of the settlement / authentication server 30 according to the present embodiment. The settlement / authentication server 30 includes a communication processing unit 301, a message processing unit 302, a content information storage unit 303, a payment processing unit 304, an application storage unit 305, and an assertion creation unit 306. The communication processing unit 301 performs communication processing with the outside. The message processing unit 302 interprets the message received by the communication processing unit 301, and performs necessary processing together with each function unit. In addition, the message processing unit 302 generates a message to be sent. Specifically, when the payment processing is completed, the message processing unit 302 receives the identifier of the receiver 50 for the content supply source (content storage / transmission unit 40) for storing the content and the payment completion notification including the content identifier. Then, a settlement confirmation notification for the small information terminals 10 and 20 is created. The content information storage unit 303 stores information other than the data of the content itself, such as the content name and billing conditions. The content information storage unit 303 is unnecessary when executing the sequence 1 ′ shown in FIG. 2 and the sequence 2 ′ shown in FIG. 4. 304 performs settlement processing. The application storage unit 305 stores an assertion management function unit (program) to be sent to the small information terminals 10 and 20. The application storage unit 305 is unnecessary when executing the sequence 1 and the sequence 1 ′ shown in FIG. 2. The assertion creation unit 306 generates an assertion that is a content purchase certificate. Specifically, the electronic data is generated based on an acquisition request for electronic data certifying purchase of content from the small information terminals 10 and 20. Note that the assertion creating unit 306 is not necessary in the case of executing sequences 1 and 1 '.

  The content storage / transmission unit 40 has at least a function of storing the content itself, content information (eg, ECG) related to the content, a function of acquiring a receiver identification number sent from the receiver 50, and the receiver recognition number. And a function of converting various information inputs including the image into an image that can be photographed by the camera device.

  FIG. 8 is a schematic configuration diagram of the content storage / transmission unit 40 according to the present embodiment. The content storage / transmission unit 40 includes a communication processing unit 401, a message processing unit 402, a content information storage unit 403, a content storage unit 404, a QR code creation unit 405, and a receiver identification table 406. The communication processing unit 401 performs communication processing with the outside. The message processing unit 402 interprets the message received by the communication processing unit 401 and performs necessary processing together with each function unit. In addition, the message processing unit 402 generates a message to be transmitted and performs content transmission processing. The content information storage unit 403 stores information other than the data of the content itself, such as the content name and billing conditions. The content storage unit 404 stores the content itself. The QR code creation unit 405 generates a QR code. The receiver identification table 406 is a table that records a correspondence between a receiver identification number (CAS card ID) and a receiver identifier.

  The receiver identification number acquired by the content storage / transmission unit 40 is based on the CAS card ID. Then, the content storage / transmission unit 40 stores the receiver identifier table that automatically stores the receiver identifier that is automatically generated without overlapping the acquired receiver identification number in a 1: 1 relationship, and the receiver identifier. It has a function unit that automatically generates information, and inputs information included in the apparatus to the image conversion function unit is various information including a receiver identifier. These functions are also executed in a sequence 2 'described later.

  The content storage / transmission unit 40 also converts the URI of the settlement / authentication server 30 into an image when converting information into an image. Further, when the content storage / transmission unit 40 converts information into an image, a method is adopted in which an identifier indicating its own device is combined and converted into an image. These functions are also executed in a sequence 2 'described later.

  The image receiver 50 can receive at least a signal by reception of radio waves or communication, and outputs video, audio, and other character information by processing the signal. In addition, it is possible to perform channel alignment and uplink information using communication means according to the instruction of the viewer.

  FIG. 9 is a schematic configuration diagram of a receiver 50 according to the present embodiment. The receiver 50 controls the broadcast interface 501, the encryption processing unit 502, the signal separation unit 503, the audio decoding unit 504, the video decoding unit 505, the character information decoding unit 506, the audio output unit 507, the video output unit 508, and the communication interface 509. Unit 510, user interface input function unit 511, and receiver identification number storage unit 512. The broadcast interface 501 receives broadcast waves and extracts signals. The encryption processing unit 502 decrypts the encryption of the extracted signal. The key for decryption is held in the receiver identification number storage unit 512. The signal separation unit 503 separates the audio signal, video signal, character information, and the like from the signal for each medium. The voice decoding unit 504 converts the voice signal into an analog signal. The video decoding unit 505 develops the video signal as a video in the frame buffer. The character information decoding unit 506 converts the information into a format that can be output as audio or video. The audio output unit 507 converts the given analog signal into audio. As the audio output unit 507, a speaker is exemplified. The video output unit 508 converts the signal stored in the frame buffer into a video. Examples of the video output unit 508 include a liquid crystal panel, a plasma panel, and a cathode ray tube. The communication interface 509 uses communication to extract a signal or send a signal. The control unit 510 performs processing related to communication. In addition, the control unit 510 performs user input processing and the like. The user interface input function unit 511 receives user input. An example of the user interface input function unit 511 is a remote controller. The receiver identification number storage unit 512 sends the identifier. In the case of an optical method, the video output unit 508 can also serve as the device. In the case of audio means, the audio output unit 507 can also serve as the audio means. In the case of radio wave means, an antenna is exemplified.

  In addition, as a communication method between the receiver 50 and the small information terminal 10 (small information terminal 20 to be described later), any one of an optical signal method, a radio signal method, an audio signal method, or two or more thereof is selected. A combination of these is used.

  The above devices 10 to 50 are equipped with normal hardware components such as a CPU (Central Processor Unit), a memory (RAM), a hard disk drive device, a communication device, and the like. The processing according to each of the functional blocks 101 to 108, 201 to 210, 301 to 306, 401 to 406, and 501 to 511 can be realized in cooperation with software. An image obtained by this processing can be appropriately displayed on a known display device (the same applies to the small information terminal 20 described later).

  Hereinafter, the sequence 1 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 1, 5 to 10, 12, 15, and 18.

  The viewer instructs the remote controller 11 to send a service request to the receiver 50 and issue a program acquisition request (step [1a] in FIG. 1). Receiving the instruction, the receiver 50 sends a request to the content storing / sending unit 1 via the communication interface 509 (step [701] in FIG. 18).

  The content storage / transmission unit 40 has not completed content selection and settlement in steps [501] [502] [510] [511] [515] shown in FIG. Therefore, a channel selection operation guidance for sending the receiver identification number (CAS card ID) is sent from the communication processing unit 401 to the viewer's receiver 50. Then, on the viewer side, the receiver 50 displays the guidance by the video output unit 508 (steps [702] [703] [704] in FIG. 18).

  When the viewer selects a channel for transmitting the receiver identification number (CAS card ID) (step [705] in FIG. 18), the content storage / transmission unit 40 includes a receiver identification number acquisition request. The signal is transmitted to the receiver 50 (steps [502] and [503] in FIG. 14). The image receiver 50 transmits the CAS card ID to the content storage / transmission unit 40 (step [1b] in FIG. 1, steps [706] [707] [708] in FIG. 18).

  In the content storage / transmission unit 40 that has received the CAS card ID in step [504] in FIG. 14, the message processing unit 402 generates a sufficiently long character string that does not overlap (steps [505] [506]). Then, the CAS card ID and the generated character string are used as a receiver identifier, which is associated with the CAS card ID 1: 1, and is recorded in the receiver identification table 406 (step [507]). Thereafter, in the content storage / transmission unit 40, the message processing unit 402 generates a URI with the receiver identifier and the identifier indicating the content storage / transmission unit 40 as arguments in the URL of the settlement / authentication server 30, and a QR based on the URI A code is generated (step [508]). The communication processing unit 401 sends the generated QR code as an image to the receiver 50 ([1c] in FIG. 1, step [509] in FIG. 14). The receiver 50 displays the image received by the communication interface 509 from the video output unit 508 (step [708] in FIG. 18).

  When the QR code is displayed on the screen by the receiver 50, the user takes an image with the small information terminal 10 (step [1d] in FIG. 1), and the user instructs the small information terminal 10 (FIG. 1). 10 steps [101]).

  Then, the small information terminal 10 sends the receiver identifier and the identifier (ID) of the content storage / transmission unit (CP) 40 to the URL indicated by the QR code as an ECG request via the communication processing unit 101. Access as an argument is made to the settlement / authentication server 30 (step [1e] in FIG. 1, step [102] in FIG. 10).

  When the communication processing unit 301 receives the access from the small information terminal 10, the settlement / authentication server 30 sends an ECG while holding the given argument (step [1f] in FIG. 1, step [1 in FIG. 12]). 303]). The small information terminal 10 receives the ECG at the communication processing unit 101 and displays the information via the output processing unit 103 and the output device 104 (steps [105] [106] [108] [110] in FIG. 10). .

  The settlement / authentication server 30 receives a content selection and settlement request from the small information terminal 10 of the user (step [1g] in FIG. 1, steps [304] [305] in FIG. 12), and the receiver identifier is If it is passed as an argument (step [306]), the settlement processing unit 304 performs settlement processing on the selected content (steps [307] [308] [309]).

  When the payment is correctly processed (step [310] in FIG. 12), the payment / authentication server 30 receives the receiver identifier and the identifier of the content for which payment has been completed via the message processing unit 302 and the communication processing unit 304. The content storage / transmission unit 40 is notified (step [1h] in FIG. 1, step [311] in FIG. 12).

  Further, the settlement / authentication server 30 also sends a settlement confirmation notification to the small information terminal 10 (step [1i] in FIG. 1) and presents a completion notification to the user (step [110] in FIG. 10). ).

  The content storage / transmission unit 40 that has received the receiver identifier and the content identifier as a payment completion notification from the payment / authentication server 30 in steps [516] and [517] in FIG. 14 from the receiver 50 having the receiver identifier. (Step [518]), a transmission permission flag is set for the content requested by the request (step [519]). If an initial request screen is being sent to the receiver 50 (step [520]), a guidance is sent to the effect that the payment is completed and the moving image content is ready to be sent (step [521]).

  Thereafter, as the processing of the content storage / transmission unit 40, when the content with the transmission permission flag is detected (step [511]), the content is transmitted to the designated receiver 50 via the communication processing unit 401. Transmission is started (step [1j] in FIG. 1, step [512] in FIG. 14). The receiver 50 receives the content via the communication interface 509. When content transmission ends (step [513] in FIG. 14), content transmission end processing is performed (step [514]).

  Further, as a modification of the sequence 1, the sequence 1 'illustrated in FIG. The sequence 1 'is the same as the sequence 1 except that it includes steps [2n] and [2o] of the sequence 2' described later. That is, in the sequence 1 ′, at least the various information related to the content is held by the content storage / transmission unit 40 between the steps [1e] and [1f] of the sequence 1, and the settlement / authentication server 30 Whenever there is a request for acquiring content information (ECG) from the small information terminal 10, the settlement / authentication server 30 makes an inquiry to the content storage / transmission unit 40, and the result is returned to the small information terminal 10 as a response. Return as.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 4 shows a sequence 2 ′ according to the second embodiment. Sequence 2 ′ is executed by a distribution system including the small information terminal 20, the settlement / authentication server 30, the content storage / transmission unit 40, and the receiver 50. Also in this distribution system, as in the first embodiment, the user operates the small information terminal 20 to select the content to be viewed, the settlement action for viewing the content, and the receiver 50 to be viewed. Is possible.

  In particular, the sequence 2 ′ is a content selection and settlement action obtained by removing the content identifier synchronization processing between the content storage / transmission unit 40 and the settlement / authentication server 30 in advance from the sequence 1 (sequence 1 ′ in FIG. 2). It has a mechanism that can be separated and separated in time and satisfies both characteristics at the same time.

  Further, the settlement / authentication server 30 according to the sequence 2 ′ includes at least a content information (ECG) presentation function, a settlement function for the selected content, and a function for generating electronic data (assertion) that proves the purchase of the content. And a function for storing and sending a program for a mobile phone having a function of receiving and storing them in a small information terminal such as a mobile phone and returning the electronic data certifying the stored purchase in response to an instruction from the server. It is supposed to run. Note that the function of generating the electronic data is executed by the assertion creating unit 306 described in the first embodiment.

  Various information regarding the content is held by the content storage / transmission unit 40, and each time the settlement / authentication server 30 requests acquisition of content information (ECG) from the small information terminal 20, the settlement / authentication server 30 Makes an inquiry to the content storage / transmission unit 40 and returns the result to the small information terminal 20 as a response.

  Further, the electronic data of the content purchase certificate generated by the settlement / authentication server 30 is provided with an expiration date or viewing number information, and a restriction is imposed on the effect of the purchase certificate (the same applies to sequence 2 described later). ).

  FIG. 6 is a schematic configuration diagram of a small information terminal according to the present embodiment. The small information terminal 20 includes a communication processing unit 201, an application processing unit 202, a message processing unit 203, a storage unit 204, an output processing unit 205, an output device 206, an input processing unit 207, an input device 208, a video analysis unit 209, and a video input unit. 210.

  The communication processing unit 201 provides an input / output communication function with the outside using radio waves. The application processing unit 202 executes an application (assertion management unit or its program) acquired from the outside. The message processing unit 203 interprets the message received by the communication processing unit 201 and passes it to the output processing unit 205. In addition, the message processing unit 203 provides a function of passing information provided from the input processing unit 207 as a message to the communication processing unit. The accumulation unit 204 accumulates information given from the outside. For example, an assertion management unit program and assertion information are accumulated. The output processing unit 205 converts the given information into information that can be output by the output device 206. The output device 206 outputs information to the user. Examples of the output device 206 include a liquid crystal display device and a speaker. The input processing unit 207 processes the electrical signal given from the input device 208 and converts it into information that can be processed by the message processing unit 203. The input device 208 is input means such as a keyboard / button. The video analysis unit 209 analyzes the image captured by the video input device 210, extracts information, and passes it to the input processing unit 207. The video input device 210 is exemplified by a camera device such as a CMOS sensor or a CCD sensor.

  The sequence 2 ′ will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4, 6, and 10 to 18.

  Before using the system, the viewer uses the small information terminal 4 (mobile phone) to access the settlement / authentication server 30 (step [2a] in FIG. 4) and install an application for handling the assertion. It is downloaded from the settlement / authentication server 30 (step [2b]) and is in an executable state.

  Thereafter, the user operates the small information terminal 4 (steps [101] [102] [103] in FIG. 10) to access the content storage / transmission unit 40 (step [2c] in FIG. 4), and relates to the content. Information is returned (step [105] in FIG. 10, steps [601] [602] [610] [616] in FIG. 16, [623] [627] in FIG. 17).

  Next, when a content is selected by the user and a payment request is made, the content processing / transmission unit 40 generates an identifier of the content (step [630] in FIG. 17), and the content identifier and the content storage. The assertion accumulation response with the identifier of the sending unit 40 as an argument is sent by the communication processing unit 401 (step [2d] in FIG. 4, step [631] in FIG. 17).

  When the small information terminal 20 receives the assertion accumulation response via the communication processing unit 201 (step [106] in FIG. 10), the small information terminal 20 starts the assertion management program together with the arguments in the accumulation mode (step [107]).

  The assertion management program of the small information terminal 20 activated in the accumulation mode (step [201] in FIG. 11) accesses the settlement / authentication server 30, and the arguments (content identifier and content accumulation / transmission unit 40) passed at the time of activation. Identifier (step [2e] in FIG. 4, step [202] in FIG. 11).

  The accessed payment authentication server 30 accesses the content storage / transmission unit 40 based on the passed identifier of the content storage / transmission unit 40 (step [2f] in FIG. 4), and stores information regarding the designated content identifier. Obtained ([2g] in FIG. 4, steps [401] [402] [406] [418] [425] in FIG. 13). In response to the access, the content storage / transmission unit 40 transmits content information corresponding to the content identifier from the content information storage unit 403 (steps [623] [624] [625] in FIG. 17).

  Thereafter, a transaction process for confirming the payment between the small information terminal 20 and the payment / authentication server 30 (steps [203] [204] [205] [209] [210] [211] [212] in FIG. , Step [419] [420] in FIG. 13 is performed (step [421]).

  When the payment processing is correctly completed (step [422]), the settlement / authentication server 30 sends the assertion created by the assertion generation unit 306 to the small information terminal 20 (step [2h] in FIG. 4, FIG. 13). Step [423]). The small information terminal 20 receives the assertion, accumulates the assertion (step [206] in FIG. 11), and notifies the user of the completion of accumulation of the assertion (step [207] in FIG. 11).

  This completes the accumulation of assertions in the small information terminal 20.

  When the viewer actually views the content, the viewer instructs the receiver 50 to issue a program acquisition request using the remote controller 11 (step [2i] in FIG. 4). Receiving this instruction, the receiver 50 sends a request to the content storage / sending unit 40 (step [701] in FIG. 18).

  The content storage / transmission unit 40 has not completed the content selection and settlement in steps [601] [602] [610] [611] [615] shown in FIG. Therefore, a guidance for channel selection operation for sending the receiver identification number (CAS card ID) is sent to the viewer, and the receiver 50 displays the guidance (step [702] in FIG. 18 [ 703] [704]).

  When the viewer selects a channel for transmitting a receiver identification number (CAS card ID) (step [705]), the content storage / transmission unit 40 receives a signal including a receiver identification number acquisition request. (Steps [602] and [603]). Receiving the signal, the receiver 50 sends the CAS card ID to the content storage / sending unit 40 (step [2j] in FIG. 4, steps [706] [707] [708] in FIG. 18).

  The content storage / transmission unit 1 that has received the CAS card ID in step [604] of FIG. 16 generates a sufficiently long character string without duplication (steps [605] [606]), and generates the CAS card ID. The received character string is used as a receiver identifier and is made to correspond to the CAS card ID on a 1: 1 basis (step [607]).

  After that, the content storage / transmission unit 1 generates a URI using the receiver identifier and the identifier indicating the content storage / transmission unit 1 as arguments in the URL of the settlement / authentication server 30 in the QR code generation unit 405. Then, a QR code based on it is generated (step [608]) and sent as an image to the receiver 50 (step [709] in FIG. 18, step [2k] in FIG. 4). The image receiver 50 displays the image received from the content storage / transmission unit 1 from the video output unit 508 (step [708]).

  When the QR code is displayed on the screen, the user takes an image with the small information terminal 4 (step [2l] in FIG. 4), and the user instructs the small information terminal 4 (step [201 in FIG. 11). ]), The URL designated by the QR code is accessed using the receiver identifier and the identifier of the content storage / transmission unit 40 as arguments (step [2m] in FIG. 11, step [202] in FIG. 11). .

  The accessed settlement / authentication server 30 requests content information from the content storage / transmission unit 40 via the communication processing unit 301 (steps [2n] in FIG. 4 and steps [403] and [404] in FIG. 13). ).

  In response to the access, the content storage / transmission unit 40 returns content information from the communication processing unit 401 (step [2o] in FIG. 4, steps [623] [624] [625] in FIG. 17).

  The settlement / authentication server 30 notifies the small information terminal 20 of the response as an ECG (step [2p] in FIG. 4, step [405] in FIG. 13).

  Next, when the user selects not the content selection / settlement but the sending of the already purchased assertion (step [2q] in FIG. 4, step [512] in FIG. 14), the settlement authentication server executes the assertion management program. The activation in the delivery mode of the (assertion management function unit) is notified (step [2r], step [513]).

  When the assertion management function unit of the small information terminal 20 is activated in the sending mode (step [213] in FIG. 11), the program accesses the assertion storage unit of the small information terminal 20 (step [214]), and acquires the acquired assertion. A list is presented to the user (steps [215] [216]).

  When the selection of the assertion is completed (step [217]), the small information terminal 20 sends the assertion to the settlement / authentication server 30 (step [2s] in FIG. 4 and step [218] in FIG. 11).

  The settlement / authentication server 30 verifies the validity (step [503]) of the sent assertion (steps [501] and [502] in FIG. 14), the expiration date (step [504]), and the number of times of viewing (step [505]). Is confirmed by the message processing unit 302. If there is no problem in either case, the content identifier and the receiver identifier are sent to the content storage / transmission unit 40 (step [2t] in FIG. 4 and step in FIG. 14). [506]).

  Further, the settlement / authentication server 30 notifies the small information terminal 20 of the assertion acceptance notification and the viewing frequency subtraction process (step [2u] in FIG. 4, step [515] in FIG. 14).

  When the small information terminal 20 is notified of the normal transmission of the assertion (step [219] in FIG. 11), the small information terminal 20 notifies the user of the completion of the transmission (step [220]), and the number of times the assertion is viewed is indicated. Then, a subtraction process is performed (step [221]).

  The content storage / transmission unit 40 that has received the receiver identifier and the content identifier as the payment completion notification from the payment / authentication server 30 in steps [616] and [617] in FIG. 16 from the receiver 50 having the receiver identifier. (Step [618]), and a transmission permission flag is set for the content requested by the request (step [619]). If an initial request screen is being sent to the receiver (step [620]), a guidance is sent to the effect that the payment is completed and the moving image content is ready to be sent (step [621]).

  Thereafter, as the processing of the content storage / transmission unit 40, when the content with the transmission permission flag is detected (step [611]), transmission of the content to the designated receiver 50 is started (FIG. 4). Step [2v], Step [612] in FIG. The receiver 50 receives the content via the communication interface 509. When the content transmission ends (step [613] in FIG. 16), the content storage / transmission unit 40 performs a content transmission end process (step [614] in FIG. 16).

  Further, as a modified example of the sequence 2, the sequence 2 illustrated in FIG. Sequence 2 is the same as sequence 2 'except that it does not have step [2n] [2o] of sequence 2'.

  According to the distribution system that executes the sequences 1, 1 ′, 2, 2 ′ according to the embodiment described above, the content viewer can use the existing personal information small-sized information terminals 10 and 20 to view the content to be viewed. It can be arbitrarily selected, settled, and viewing rights can be purchased, as well as viewed by the receiver 50 desired by the viewer. Further, since the receiver 50 is not a key for billing / settlement, even if the owner of the receiver 50 is different from the owner of the small information terminals 10 and 20, the small information terminals 10 and 20 By ensuring that it is in the vicinity of the receiver 50, viewing is possible. In addition, both the small information terminal 10 and the receiver 50 have the effect that it is possible to provide viewers with very great convenience, which is different from conventional systems, in that existing devices can be used as they are. Therefore, the cost of introducing the present invention can be kept very low.

  The content distribution system is premised on the distribution of broadcast content by IP. However, it is possible to use a conventional radio wave frequency infinitely, and the broadcasting station has a function corresponding to the content storage / transmission unit 40. By implementing it in a broadcasting system, this method can be realized on a broadcasting system using radio waves as it is. In this case, however, communication from the receiver 50 to the content storage / transmission unit 40 needs to be realized by using a communication device included in a general existing digital television device.

  The small information terminals 10 and 20, the settlement / authentication server 30, the content storage / transmission unit 40, and the image receiver 50 that constitute the distribution system according to the above embodiment are not limited to the above embodiment. It is good also as a mode of the program which makes a computer function as a process concerning each functional block 101-108, 201-210, 301-306, 401-406, 501-511 which comprises the apparatus 10-50. The program may be provided by being stored in a computer-readable recording medium or provided through a network.

Explanatory drawing of the sequence 1 which concerns on 1st embodiment of invention. Explanatory drawing of the sequence 1 'which concerns on 1st embodiment of invention. Explanatory drawing of the sequence 2 which concerns on 2nd embodiment of invention. Explanatory drawing of the sequence 2 'which concerns on 2nd embodiment of invention. The schematic block diagram of the small information terminal which concerns on 1st embodiment of invention. The schematic block diagram of the small information terminal which concerns on 2nd embodiment of invention. The schematic block diagram of the payment authentication server which concerns on embodiment of invention. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a content storage / transmission unit according to an embodiment of the invention. The schematic block diagram of the receiver which concerns on embodiment of invention. The flowchart explaining operation | movement of the small information terminal in sequence 1, 1 ', 2, 2'. The flowchart explaining the operation example of the small information terminal in sequence 2, 2 '. The flowchart explaining the operation example of the payment and authentication server in sequence 1,2. The flowchart explaining the operation example of the payment and authentication server in sequence 1 ', 2'. The flowchart explaining the operation example of the payment and authentication server in sequence 2, 2 '. The flowchart explaining the operation example of the content storage / transmission part in sequence 1,2. The flowchart explaining the operation example of the content storage / transmission part in sequence 1 ', 2'. The flowchart explaining the operation example of the content storage / transmission part in sequence 1 ', 2'. The flowchart explaining operation | movement of the receiver in sequence 1, 1 ', 2, 2'.

10, 20 ... Small information terminal 11 ... Remote control 30 ... Payment / authentication server (payment authentication server)
40: Content storage / transmission section (content supply source)
50 ... Receiver 301 ... Communication processing unit (communication processing means)
302 ... message processing unit (message processing means)
304 ... Payment processing unit (payment processing means)
306 ... Assertion generator (electronic data creation means)

Claims (9)

A payment authentication server for performing a payment process for viewing content on a receiver by a user of the small information terminal by communication with the small information terminal;
The content information request selected by the receiver as an argument and the content identifier selected by communication with the content supply source is received from the small information terminal, and the content information based on the content information request is received. Communication processing means for transmitting to the small information terminal;
Payment processing means for performing payment processing of the selected content based on the selection of the content to which the identifier of the receiver is given as an argument from the small information terminal that has received the content information and the payment request;
With
The content supply source includes storage means for storing the content itself and content information related to the content, means for obtaining a receiver identification number sent from the receiver, and various information input including the receiver recognition number. A receiver identification table that records the receiver identification number and a receiver identifier that does not overlap with this number in a one-to-one correspondence relationship. A payment authentication server, wherein the content to be included includes at least the receiver identifier . A payment authentication server for performing a payment process for viewing content on a receiver by a user of the small information terminal by communication with the small information terminal;
A settlement request for the content to which the identifier of the content selected by the small information terminal through communication with the content source and the identifier of the content source are given as arguments, and an acquisition request for electronic data proving the purchase of the content; Communication processing means for receiving from the small information terminal;
Payment processing means for performing payment processing of the content based on the payment request;
Electronic data generating means for generating the electronic data based on the electronic data acquisition request;
With
When payment processing is completed by the payment processing means, the communication processing means transmits the electronic data created by the electronic data creation means to the small information terminal ,
The content supply source includes storage means for storing the content itself and content information related to the content, means for obtaining a receiver identification number sent from the receiver, and various information input including the receiver recognition number. A receiver identification table that records the receiver identification number and a receiver identifier that does not overlap with this number in a one-to-one correspondence relationship. A payment authentication server, wherein the content to be included includes at least the receiver identifier . In response to a request for acquiring content information from the small information device via the communication processing means, a message processing means for creating a content information request for the content supply source,
The communication processing means transmits the created request content information request to the content supply source, and transmits content information based on the request content information request returned from the content supply source to the small information terminal. The settlement authentication server according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that   3. The settlement authentication server according to claim 1, wherein the content supply source stores a CAS card ID as an identification number of the receiver. The payment authentication server according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the content supply source converts the stored content into an image by converting the URI of the payment authentication server into an image. A payment processing method in which a payment authentication server performs a payment process for a user of the small information terminal to view content on a receiver by communication with the small information terminal,
The payment authentication server comprises communication processing means and payment processing means,
The communication processing means receives from the small information terminal a content information request in which the identifier of the content selected by the receiver through communication with the content supply source and the identifier of the receiver are provided as arguments. Transmitting content information based on the request to the small information terminal;
The settlement processing means performs a settlement process of the selected content based on a selection of a content to which the identifier of the receiver is given as an argument from a small information terminal that has received the content information and a settlement request;
Have
The content supply source includes storage means for storing the content itself and content information related to the content, means for obtaining a receiver identification number sent from the receiver, and various information input including the receiver recognition number. A receiver identification table that records the receiver identification number and a receiver identifier that does not overlap with this number in a one-to-one correspondence relationship. The payment authentication method, wherein the content to be included includes at least the receiver identifier . A payment processing method in which a payment authentication server performs a payment process for a user of the small information terminal to view content on a receiver by communication with the small information terminal,
The payment authentication server includes communication processing means, payment processing means, and electronic data creation means,
The communication processing means proves the payment request for the content and the purchase of the content to which the identifier of the content selected by the small information terminal through communication with the content source and the identifier of the content source are given as arguments. Receiving an electronic data acquisition request from the small information terminal;
The settlement processing means performing settlement processing of the content based on the settlement request;
The electronic data creating means generating the electronic data based on the electronic data acquisition request;
When the payment processing step is completed, the communication processing means transmits the electronic data created by the electronic data creation means to the small information terminal;
Have
The content supply source includes storage means for storing the content itself and content information related to the content, means for obtaining a receiver identification number sent from the receiver, and various information input including the receiver recognition number. A receiver identification table that records the receiver identification number and a receiver identifier that does not overlap with this number in a one-to-one correspondence relationship. The payment authentication method, wherein the content to be included includes at least the receiver identifier . A program for causing a computer to function as each means constituting the settlement authentication server according to any one of claims 1 to 5 . A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 8 is recorded.

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