JP6199355B2 - Content distribution server, content distribution method, and content reproduction system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a content distribution server, a content distribution method, and a content reproduction system.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a system that provides content according to a driver's preference is known.

  For example, based on the operation history acquisition unit that acquires the history of operations performed by the driver on the information search device and the operation history acquired by the operation history acquisition unit, the preference of the driver who likes pop music or the like is determined. A preference determination unit, an information collection unit that collects content such as music content from an external source based on the driver's preference determined by the preference determination unit, and a driver information search for content collected by the information collection unit An information providing system including an information transmission unit that transmits to an apparatus has been proposed (see Patent Document 1).

  According to the information providing system, content collected from an external source based on the driver's preference is transmitted to the driver's information search device. Since the content received by the information search device is content collected based on the driver's preference, a comfortable driving environment that meets the driver's preference is provided by reproducing the content.

JP 2012-123493 A

  However, in the technique of Patent Document 1, when the distance to the destination point is long or the content to be reproduced is monotonous, the driver's interest in the content is diminished and the driver feels bored. There was a fear.

  In view of such a problem, the present invention provides a content distribution server, a content distribution method, and a content reproduction system capable of distributing content that can be attracted by the user of the content reproduction device while moving. For the purpose.

The content distribution server of the present invention is
A server communication unit that communicates with a plurality of content playback devices that are used in a mobile body and have one or both of a content playback function, an action recognition function, a current position detection function and a destination location setting function;
A server storage unit for storing association information for associating a point with content;
Recognizing position information including at least one of the current position of the content playback device, the destination point, and a transit point included in the route connecting the current position and the destination point based on communication via the server communication unit A position recognition unit that
Based on the association information stored in the server storage unit and the position information recognized by the position recognition unit, the destination point of the content reproduction device, the transit point, or the A related content transmission instruction signal for instructing reproduction of related content that is the content associated with the current position, the destination point, or a point existing within a predetermined distance from the waypoint via the server communication unit A content playback instruction unit;
An action recognition unit for recognizing an action of a user of the content reproduction apparatus that has received the related content reproduction instruction signal based on communication via the server communication unit;
When the action recognizing unit recognizes an action of a user of one of the plurality of content reproduction devices that has received the related content reproduction instruction signal instructing reproduction of the same related content, And an additional content superimposing instruction unit that transmits an additional content superimposing instruction signal for instructing superimposition of the additional content to the content to the plurality of content reproduction devices via the server communication unit.

  In the present invention, the “related content playback instruction signal for instructing playback of related content” is not only a trigger signal for causing the content playback device to play back related content stored in the storage device of the content playback device, Data of the related content itself transmitted to cause the content reproduction apparatus to reproduce the related content and location information (URL or the like) of the related content for reproducing the related content after the content reproduction apparatus acquires the related content Including.

  In the present invention, the “additional content superimposing instruction signal for instructing the superimposition of additional content” is not only a trigger signal for superimposing the additional content stored in the storage device of the content reproduction device on the related content, The additional content data itself, which is transmitted to superimpose the additional content on the related content, and the location information (URL) of the related content for superimposing the additional content data on the related content after being acquired by the content reproduction device Etc.) and related content data including additional content.

  In addition, the “recognition” of information such as position information and action by the component (position recognition unit or action recognition unit) of the present invention means that the component of the present invention receives the information from the outside, The component derives the information by executing a predetermined calculation process (calculation process or search process, etc.) on the basic information, and the position information and the action are the information as the result of the external calculation process. All arithmetic processes are executed as preparations for executing the information by other components, such as receiving from the device, the component of the present invention reading the information from the internal storage device or the external storage device, etc. means.

  According to the content delivery server of the present invention, the related content reproduction instruction unit performs the association with each content reproduction device based on the association information stored in the server storage unit and the position information recognized by the position recognition unit. A content reproduction instruction signal is sent via the server communication unit.

  Therefore, each content reproduction device reproduces the related content based on the related content reproduction instruction signal, so that the user of each content reproduction device can view the related content.

  Here, the related content is the content associated with a destination point, a transit point, or a current position, a destination point, or a point existing within a predetermined distance from the transit point of the content reproduction apparatus. Therefore, each user who views the common related content is common in that it exists within a predetermined distance from the point associated with the related content or is moving toward the point. Has a point.

  An action of the user of any one of the plurality of content reproduction devices that has received the related content reproduction instruction signal instructing reproduction of the same related content by the additional content superimposing instruction unit is received by the action recognition unit. When recognized, an additional content superposition instruction signal for instructing superimposition of the additional content on the related content according to the action of the user of any one of the plurality of content playback devices It is transmitted to a plurality of content reproduction apparatuses via the server communication unit.

  Based on the additional content superimposition instruction signal, each user can superimpose the additional content on the related content being reproduced by each content playback device, so that each user can view the additional content together with the related content.

  Since this additional content is added according to the action of the user of the content reproduction apparatus that plays back the common related content, each user views the common related content as the additional content according to his / her own action. Users of other content playback devices can view the content, and additional content corresponding to the actions of the users of other content playback devices viewing the common related content can be viewed.

  Thereby, each user has the common point and can get a sense of unity with the user of the other content reproduction apparatus that views the common related content. Elevate. It is possible to prompt each user who has been raised by viewing the content to continue paying attention to the content.

  That is, according to the content distribution server of the present invention, it is possible to distribute content that continues to attract the attention of the user of the moving content reproduction apparatus.

In the content distribution server of the present invention,
The position recognition unit recognizes information including a current position of the content reproduction device as the position information based on communication via the server communication unit,
The additional content superimposing instruction unit is provided for each content playback device, based on a distance between a current position of the content playback device and a point associated with related content played back by the content playback device. It is preferable to determine the content of the additional content to be superimposed on the related content being played back.

  According to the content distribution server having the configuration, even when common related content is played back by the content playback device, the content is added according to the distance between the current position of the content playback device and the point associated with the related content. The content can be different. As a result, the user viewing the related content and the additional content can reach a point associated with the related content by a change in the content of the additional content in addition to a sense of unity with other users who view the related content. Therefore, the feeling of the user during the movement can be further enhanced.

In the content distribution server of the present invention,
The position recognizing unit recognizes information including a current position and a destination point of each content reproduction device as the position information based on communication via the server communication unit,
The related content reproduction instruction unit reproduces the content associated with a point existing within a predetermined first distance from the current position of the content reproduction device as the related content reproduction instruction signal to each of the content reproduction devices. Send a signal to
In addition, when the current position of the content playback device is within a predetermined second distance from the destination point of the mobile object, the mobile object is used as the related content playback instruction signal in preference to other content. It is preferable that a signal instructing reproduction of the content associated with the point is transmitted.

  According to the content distribution server configured as described above, the related content reproduction instruction unit instructs each content reproduction device to have a predetermined first distance from the current position of the content reproduction device recognized by the position recognition unit as the related content. A signal instructing the reproduction of the content associated with the point existing within is transmitted.

  The content reproduction device that has received this signal reproduces the content related to the point existing within a predetermined first distance from the current position of the content reproduction device, so that the user of the content reproduction device is moving The vicinity can be grasped from the content. As a result, the feeling of the user of the content reproduction apparatus can be further enhanced.

  In addition, when the content playback device is within a predetermined second distance from the destination point of the content playback device, the related content playback instruction unit prioritizes other related content and relates to the destination point. A signal for instructing the reproduction of the content is transmitted to the content reproduction apparatus.

  When the content reproduction apparatus that has received this signal reproduces the content, the user of the content reproduction apparatus can recognize that the user has approached the destination point, so that the feeling of the user of the content reproduction apparatus can be further enhanced. .

In the content distribution server of the present invention,
A base information recognition unit that recognizes information including base information indicating a base of a user of each content reproduction device based on communication via the server communication unit;
Preferably, the related content reproduction instruction unit determines whether or not to transmit the related content reproduction instruction signal to the respective content reproduction apparatuses according to the base information and the position information.

  Even when moving toward the same place or a place close to the distance, the content playback apparatus user's perception of related content often differs depending on the location of the user of the content playback apparatus. According to the content distribution server configured in view of this point, it is determined whether or not to transmit a related content reproduction instruction signal to each content reproduction apparatus according to the base information and the position information. . As a result, when transmitting the related content playback instruction signal according to the base information and the position information, the base of the user of the content playback device, the current position and the destination point of the content playback device, and the current position and the destination point are determined. A program for raising the mood of the user of the content playback device (continuing the attention of the user) in consideration of the needs of the user estimated according to at least one of the waypoints included in the route to be connected It is possible to decide whether or not to distribute the content.

The content distribution method of the present invention includes:
A server communication unit that communicates with a plurality of content playback devices that are used in a mobile body and have one or both of a content playback function, an action recognition function, a current position detection function and a destination location setting function;
A server comprising a server storage unit that stores association information for associating a point with content, which is executed by a server,
Recognizing position information including at least one of the current position of the content playback device, the destination point, and a transit point included in the route connecting the current position and the destination point based on communication via the server communication unit A position recognition step to
Based on the association information stored in the server storage unit and the position information recognized in the position recognition step, the destination point of the content reproduction apparatus, the waypoint, or the A related content transmission instruction signal for instructing reproduction of related content that is the content associated with the current position, the destination point, or a point existing within a predetermined distance from the waypoint via the server communication unit A content playback instruction step;
An action recognition step for recognizing an action of a user of the content reproduction apparatus that has received the related content reproduction instruction signal based on communication via the server communication unit;
When an action of a user of any one of the plurality of content reproduction devices that has received the related content reproduction instruction signal instructing reproduction of the same related content is recognized in the action recognition step, And an additional content superimposing instruction step of transmitting an additional content superimposing instruction signal for instructing superimposition of the additional content to the content to the plurality of content reproduction apparatuses via the server communication unit.

  By applying the content distribution method of the present invention to a server and implementing it, the same operational effects as those of the content distribution server of the present invention described above can be obtained.

The content reproduction system of the present invention is
A plurality of content playback devices that are used in a mobile body and have a content playback function, an action recognition function, and one or both of a current position detection function and a destination point setting function;
A system comprising: a server communication unit that communicates with the content reproduction device; and a content distribution server that includes a server storage unit that stores association information for associating the location with the content,
The content distribution server is
Recognizing position information including at least one of the current position of the content playback device, the destination point, and a transit point included in the route connecting the current position and the destination point based on communication via the server communication unit A position recognition unit that
Based on the association information stored in the server storage unit and the position information recognized by the position recognition unit, the destination point of the content reproduction device, the transit point, or the A related content transmission instruction signal for instructing reproduction of related content that is the content associated with the current position, the destination point, or a point existing within a predetermined distance from the waypoint via the server communication unit A content playback instruction unit;
An action recognition unit for recognizing an action of a user of the content reproduction apparatus that has received the related content reproduction instruction signal based on communication via the server communication unit;
When the action recognizing unit recognizes an action of a user of one of the plurality of content reproduction devices that has received the related content reproduction instruction signal instructing reproduction of the same related content, And an additional content superimposing instruction unit that transmits an additional content superimposing instruction signal for instructing superimposition of the additional content to the content to the plurality of content reproduction devices via the server communication unit.

  With the content reproduction system of the present invention, it is possible to obtain the same operational effects as the above-described content distribution server of the present invention.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a content reproduction system of the present invention. The flowchart of the content reproduction process of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart of the 1st program creation process of 1st Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the produced program information. The flowchart (the first half) of the content delivery 1st process of 1st Embodiment. The flowchart (the second half) of the content delivery 1st process of 1st Embodiment. The figure explaining the distribution target person of program content. The flowchart of the content reproduction | regeneration processing of 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart of the 2nd program creation process of 2nd Embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the produced program information. The flowchart of the content delivery 2nd process of 2nd Embodiment.

(Constitution)
The content reproduction system shown in FIG. 1 includes a content distribution server 10 that can communicate with each other via a network, and a plurality of vehicles 2i that are equipped with a content reproduction device 20i. Note that i is a subscript for distinguishing each content reproduction device 20i, and the same subscript is also used for a vehicle or a user corresponding to one content reproduction device 20i.

  The content distribution server 10 includes a server control unit 11, a server storage unit 12, and a server communication unit 13.

  The server control unit 11 is configured by a CPU or the like.

  The server control unit 11 includes a navigation unit 111, an information recognition unit 112, a program creation unit 113, and a reproduction instruction unit 114. The navigation unit 111, the information recognition unit 112, the program creation unit 113, and the reproduction instruction unit 114 are each configured to execute arithmetic processing described later.

  “Constructed” means that a constituent element of the present invention executes the assigned arithmetic processing means that an arithmetic processing unit such as a CPU constituting the constituent element requires information from a memory or recording medium such as a ROM or a RAM. In addition to this, it means that the software is read out and “programmed” or “designed” so as to execute arithmetic processing on the information according to the software. Each component may be configured by a common processor (arithmetic processing device), or each component may be configured by a plurality of processors capable of mutual communication.

  The information recognizing unit 112 constitutes a “position recognizing unit” and an “action recognizing unit” of the content distribution server and the content reproducing system of the present invention. The content superimposing instruction unit ”is configured.

  A part or all of the computer configuring the server control unit 11 may be configured by components of the content reproduction device 20i. For example, a part or all of the content distribution server 10 may be configured by one or a plurality of content playback devices 20i as mobile stations.

  The server storage unit 12 includes a storage device such as a RAM, a ROM, or an HDD, and is configured to record various information. The server storage unit 12 is configured to be able to store and read data used in arithmetic processing by the server control unit 11.

  The server storage unit 12 stores content information C, user information U, and navigation information N. The content information C, user information U, and navigation information N can be sequentially updated by arithmetic processing or communication with the outside.

  The content information C includes music content information C1 such as music, video content information C2 such as a photo, movie, or broadcast program, narration information C3 that introduces the music content information C1 and video content information C2, and music content information. Additional content information C4 that can be reproduced superimposed on C1, video content information C2, and narration information C3, a content list C5 that is a list of information on each content, and program information C6 that indicates the distribution order and distribution time of the content include. In addition to these, content information such as tourism information and current news may be included.

  For example, as shown in Table 1, the content list C5 includes a content name (or content identifier), a content type indicating what the content is, a tag for associating the content with a point, a content such as a URL, etc. It is a list that associates location information and corresponding narration with each other.

  The user information U includes user identifier information U1 for identifying each user Mi, preference / mood information U2 indicating the preference of each user Mi or the mood of the user Mi, and usage at the workplace or home, etc. Base information U3 regarding the base of the person Mi and position information U4 of each content reproduction apparatus 20i are included. The preference / mood information U2, the base information U3, and the position information U4 are stored in association with the user identifier information U1, respectively. The preference of each user Mi is set at the time of user registration of the service of the content distribution server 10 of the user Mi, and the mood of the user Mi can be set by an operation of the user on the content playback device 20i.

  The navigation information N includes traffic information N1 indicating traffic conditions such as traffic congestion, map information N2 representing each road, each intersection, and each facility by links and nodes, a point list N3, and a point type list N4. It is.

  As shown in Table 2, the point list N3 includes the point name (or point ID) and the point for each point (facility) such as the beach, the opera, the theater, the beach, the amusement park, and the restaurant. This is a list in which the point types indicating the characteristics are associated with each other.

  As shown in Table 3, the point type list N4 is a list in which a point type, a season, an estimated arrival time, and a tag indicating a relation between contents are associated with each other.

  The “content list C5”, “location list N3”, and “location type list N4” constitute “association information” of the content distribution server, content distribution method, and content reproduction system of the present invention.

  The server communication unit 13 is configured to communicate with an external terminal such as the content reproduction device 20i in accordance with a communication standard suitable for wireless communication at a long distance such as wired or WiFi (registered trademark).

  The vehicle 2i is equipped with a content reproduction device 20i and a sensor unit 28i that is connected to the content reproduction device 20i and reproduces a signal indicating each state of the vehicle 2i.

  The content reproduction apparatus 20i is an information terminal that is designed in size and the like so that it can be mounted on the vehicle 2i on which the user Mi (mobile occupant) of the content reproduction apparatus 20i is boarded.

  The content reproduction apparatus 20i may be configured by an information terminal such as a tablet terminal or a smartphone that is designed in size, shape, and weight so that the user Mi can carry it.

  The content playback device 20i includes a playback device control unit 21i, a playback device storage unit 22i, a playback device wireless communication unit 23i, a speaker 24i, a touch panel 25i, a microphone 26i, and a camera 27i.

  The playback device control unit 21i is configured by a CPU or the like. A content playback application is installed in the playback device control unit 21i. When the content playback application is activated, the playback device control unit 21i is configured to execute arithmetic processing described later.

  The playback device control unit 21i is configured to be able to transmit / receive information to / from the playback device storage unit 22i, the playback device wireless communication unit 23i, the speaker 24i, the touch panel 25i, the microphone 26i, and the camera 27i.

  The playback device storage unit 22i is configured by a storage device such as a RAM, a ROM, or an HDD, and is configured to record various information. The playback device storage unit 22i is configured to be able to store and read data used in arithmetic processing by the playback device control unit 21i.

  The playback device wireless communication unit 23i is configured to communicate with an external terminal such as the content distribution server 10 in accordance with a communication standard suitable for wireless communication over a long distance such as WiFi (registered trademark).

  The speaker 24i is configured to reproduce sound in accordance with a signal input from the playback device control unit 21i. In addition, the speaker 24i is configured to output a signal indicating an operation state including a reproduced voice or the like to the reproduction device control unit 21i.

  The touch panel 25i is configured by combining an input device that detects a touch operation of the user Mi such as a touch pad and a display device such as a liquid crystal panel. That is, the touch panel can function as an input interface and an output interface. On the touch panel, a functional image or a navigation image corresponding to the function of the application (content reproduction application) installed in the reproduction apparatus control unit 21i is displayed. When a touch operation is detected on the touch panel 25i, a signal corresponding to the touch operation is output to the playback device control unit 21i. Instead of or in addition to the touch panel 25i, an input device that can detect the operation of the user Mi such as a button, a keyboard, and a mouse, and a display device that can display an image such as a display may be used.

  The microphone 26i is configured to detect the voice of the user Mi and output the detected voice as a signal to the playback device control unit 21i. The microphone 26i is arranged at a position where no or almost no sound reproduced from the speaker 24i is input. Instead of or in addition to this, by removing the sound reproduced from the speaker 24i and the environmental sound such as the operation sound of the vehicle 2i from the signal input by the reproduction device control unit 21i, the sound of the user Mi is obtained. It may be configured to recognize.

  The camera 27i is configured to take an image of the inside of the vehicle 2i, convert the taken image into a signal, and play it back to the playback device control unit 21i.

  The sensor unit 28i includes a GPS sensor 28ai that acquires the current position Pi of the vehicle 2i, a vehicle speed sensor 28bi that acquires the moving speed of the vehicle 2i, and a gyro sensor 28ci that acquires the angular speed of the vehicle 2i. The sensor unit 28i is configured to output signals from the sensors 28ai to 28ci to the content reproduction device 20i.

(Outline of content reproduction processing of the first embodiment)
Next, an overview of content reproduction processing for distributing content from the content distribution server 10 of the first embodiment to each content reproduction device 20i will be described with reference to FIG.

  In STEP 100 of FIG. 2, the server control unit 11 (program creation unit 113) executes a first program creation process (FIG. 3) described later. By the first program creation process, program information C6 that defines the distribution order and distribution time of content for each point included in the point list N3 (see Table 2) is generated.

  In STEP200 of FIG. 2, the playback device control unit 21i includes the user ID of the user Mi of the playback device control unit 21i, the current position Pi of the vehicle 2i (content playback device 20i) acquired from the GPS sensor 28ai, and the touch panel 25i. Is recognized as the destination point Gi of the vehicle 2i (content reproduction device 20i) (current position detection function and destination point setting function).

  In STEP210 of FIG. 2, the playback device control unit 21i distributes a content search request and a route search request including the current position Pi of the vehicle 2i and the destination point Gi of the vehicle 2i via the playback device wireless communication unit 23i. It transmits to the server 10.

  When the information recognizing unit 112 receives the route search request and the content distribution request (YES in STEP 120 of FIG. 2), in STEP 140 of FIG. 2, the navigation unit 111 is based on the recognized current position Pi and destination point Gi of the vehicle 2i. The route Ri connecting the current position Pi and the destination point Gi is searched by referring to the navigation information N (traffic information N1 and map information N2) stored in the server storage unit 12, and a predetermined position of the route Ri Route information RIi necessary for specifying the route Ri such as a coordinate value indicating “” is transmitted to the content reproduction device 20 i via the server communication unit 13.

  Note that when the route recognition request and the content distribution request are not received (NO in STEP 120 in FIG. 2), the information recognition unit 112 executes the determination in STEP 120 in FIG. 2 again.

  When receiving the route information RIi from the content distribution server 10 via the playback device wireless communication unit 23i (YES in STEP 220 in FIG. 2), the playback device control unit 21i determines the route based on the route information RIi in STEP 230 in FIG. The navigation is started by drawing Ri and displaying it on the touch panel 25i. In addition to this, the playback device control unit 21i may execute voice navigation via the speaker 24i based on the route information RIi.

  When the playback device control unit 21i does not receive the route information RIi (NO in STEP 220 in FIG. 2), the reproduction device control unit 21i executes the determination in STEP 220 in FIG. 2 again.

  After starting the navigation, in STEP 240 of FIG. 2, the playback device control unit 21 i determines the user Mi's voice such as the voice of the user Mi collected by the microphone 26 i or a predetermined action of the user Mi captured by the camera 27 i. The action ATi, the current position Pi of the vehicle 2i measured by the GPS sensor 28ai, and the status CSi of the content being reproduced by the speaker 24i are recognized (action recognition function and current position detection function).

  In STEP 250 of FIG. 2, the playback device control unit 21 i displays the recognized action Mi of the user Mi, the current position Pi of the vehicle 2 i, and the status CSi of the content being played back via the playback device wireless communication unit 23 i. 10 to send.

  When the information recognition unit 112 receives the action Mi of the user Mi, the current position Pi of the vehicle 2i, and the status CSi of the content being played back from the content playback device 20i via the server communication unit 13 (in STEP 150 of FIG. 2) YES), the server control unit 11 (reproduction instruction unit 114) executes a content distribution first process to be described later in STEP 160 of FIG.

  In addition, the information recognition part 112 performs the determination of STEP150 of FIG. 2 again, when each information is not received (it is NO at STEP150 of FIG. 2).

  In the first content distribution process, the playback instruction unit 114 causes the content playback device 20i to send the action ATi of the user Mi, the current position Pi of the vehicle 2i, the status CSi of the content being played back, and the usage from the content playback device 20i. A signal (content reproduction instruction signal Dj) or additional content superimposition instruction signal DSj for instructing reproduction of content according to the base, preference and mood of the person Mi is transmitted via the server communication unit 13. Here, j is a subscript for distinguishing each instruction signal.

  When receiving the content reproduction instruction signal Dj or the additional content superimposition instruction signal DSj from the content distribution server 10 via the reproduction apparatus radio unit 23i (YES in STEP 260 of FIG. 2), the reproduction apparatus control unit 21i receives The content designated by the content reproduction instruction signal Dj or the additional content superimposition instruction signal DSj is reproduced (superimposed) via the speaker 24i and the touch panel 25i (content reproduction function).

  Here, when the playback device control unit 21i receives the content ID as the content playback instruction signal Dj (or the additional content superimposition instruction signal DSj), the content is stored among the content stored in the playback device storage unit 22i. The content data having the ID is reproduced. In addition, when receiving the content data (music file or the like) as the content playback instruction signal Dj (or additional content superimposition instruction signal DSj), the playback device control unit 21i plays back the content data. In addition, when receiving the location information (such as URL) of the content as the content playback instruction signal Dj (or additional content superimposition instruction signal DSj), the playback device control unit 21i receives the content from the outside based on the love location information. Acquire data and play back the data of the acquired content.

  When the content playback instruction signal Dj (or the additional content superimposition instruction signal DSj) is not received (NO in STEP 260 in FIG. 2), the playback device control unit 21i executes the determination in STEP 260 in FIG. 2 again.

  The playback device control unit 21i executes again the processing from STEP 240 onward in FIG.

(First program creation process)
Next, a first program creation process (STEP 100 in FIG. 2) in which the server control unit 11 (program creation unit 113) creates program information C6 that determines the delivery order and delivery time of content with reference to FIGS. ).

  In STEP 101 of FIG. 3, the program creation unit 113 refers to a spot list N3 (see Table 2) stored in the server storage unit 12 to thereby create a program creation target spot BCk (for example, a spot) that is a reference spot for creating a program. Recognize the name “Coast”. Note that k is a subscript for distinguishing each program creation target point, and a program distribution reference point BBk corresponding to each program creation target point BCk, which will be described later, is also expressed using the same k.

  In STEP102 of FIG. 3, the program creation unit 113 refers to the content list C5 (see Table 1) stored in the server storage unit 12 to add content related to the program creation target point BCk to the distribution target content list. .

  More specifically, the program creation unit 113 adds content having a tag name (or spot ID) of the program creation target point BCk as a tag to the distribution target content list. For example, for “XX coast”, the program creation unit 113 adds the content “music X1” having “XX coast” as a tag to the distribution target content list.

  In STEP 103 of FIG. 3, the program creation unit 113 refers to the spot list N3 (see Table 2) stored in the server storage unit 12 and the clock function (not shown) of the content distribution server 10, thereby creating a program creation target spot. The point type and season of BCk (for example, the point name “XX coast”) are recognized. For example, for “XX coast”, the program creation unit 113 recognizes the point type “coast”, recognizes the current date from the clock function of the content distribution server 10, and sets the season based on the date. recognize.

  In STEP 104 of FIG. 3, the program creation unit 113 refers to the content list C5 (see Table 1) and the spot type list N4 (see Table 3) stored in the server storage unit 12 to determine the program creation target point BCk. Content related to the point type is added to the distribution target content list.

  For example, when the point type of the program creation target point BCk “XX coast” is “coast” and the season of the current season is “summer”, the program creation unit 113 creates a tag based on the point type list N4. Recognize “outdoor”, “surfing”, “sea bathing” and “fireworks”. Then, the program creation unit 113 recognizes the contents “weather forecast”, “music X1”, and “comics X3” having the tags “outdoor”, “surfing”, “sea bathing”, and “fireworks” based on the content list C5. The program creation unit 113 adds the contents “weather forecast”, “music X1”, and “comic X3” recognized in this way to the distribution target content list.

  In STEP 105 of FIG. 3, the program creation unit 113 creates a distribution order list that defines the content distribution order by determining the distribution order of the contents included in the distribution target content list. For example, the program creation unit 113 may determine the distribution order of the contents at random, may determine the distribution order of the contents in the order of the reproduction time of the contents, or continuously include the contents having the same or similar tags. As such, the distribution order of contents may be determined.

  In STEP 106 of FIG. 3, the program creation unit 113 refers to the content list C5 to insert the narration corresponding to each content into the distribution order list.

  In STEP 107 of FIG. 3, the program creation unit 113 determines the delivery time of each content included in the delivery order list. For example, the program creation unit 113 determines the distribution time of each content based on the distribution order and reproduction time of each content from the time determined in advance by the administrator of the content distribution server 10.

  As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, “0:00 coast” corresponds to “Narration Y1” distribution time corresponding to “Music X1” at 10:00 and 10:15 corresponds to “Mansai X3” Program information C6 is created with the distribution time of “Narration Y3” to be set and the distribution time of “weather forecast” at 10:30.

  In STEP108 of FIG. 3, the program creation unit 113 determines whether or not the processing of STEP101 to STEP107 has been completed for all program creation target points BCk.

  When the determination result is negative (STEP 108... NO in FIG. 3), the program creation unit 113 executes the processing of STEP 101 to STEP 107 for the unprocessed program creation target point BCk.

  When the determination result is affirmative (STEP 108... YES in FIG. 3), the program creation unit 113 ends the first program creation process.

  By this first program creation process, as shown in FIG. 4, program information C6 that defines the distribution order and distribution time of content is created for each program creation target point BCk.

(Content distribution first process)
Next, the first content distribution process of STEP 160 of FIG. 2 executed by the server control unit 11 (reproduction instruction unit 114) will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B. In this process, as described above, the destination point Gi is received at STEP 120 from each content playback device 20i, and the action ATi of the user Mi, the current position Pi of the vehicle 2i, and the status of the content being played back at STEP 150 sequentially. It is executed while receiving CSi.

  In STEP 161 of FIG. 5A, the reproduction instruction unit 114 refers to the point list N3 stored in the server storage unit 12 on the basis of the current position Pi and the destination point Gi of the vehicle 2i. A certain program distribution reference point BBk is recognized. More specifically, the reproduction instruction unit 114 recognizes a point included in the point list N3 within a predetermined distance L0 (see FIG. 6) from the current position Pi of the vehicle 2i as the program distribution reference point BBk. When there are a plurality of candidates for the program distribution reference point BBk, the reproduction instruction unit 114 randomly selects one program distribution reference point BBk. In addition, when the destination point Gi of the vehicle 2i is a candidate for the program distribution reference point BBk, the reproduction instruction unit 114 prioritizes the destination point Gi of the vehicle 2i over other points and sets it as the program distribution reference point BBk. To do.

  In STEP 162 of FIG. 5A, the reproduction instruction unit 114 determines whether or not the program content at the program distribution reference point BBk is being distributed to the processing target content reproduction device 20i. The program content corresponds to “related content” in the content distribution server, content distribution method, and content reproduction system of the present invention.

  If the determination result is affirmative (STEP 162... YES in FIG. 5A), the playback instruction unit 114 executes the processing from STEP 173 onward in FIG. 5B.

  If the determination result is negative (STEP 162... NO in FIG. 5A), the playback instruction unit 114 uses the content playback device 20i by referring to the base information U3 in the server storage unit 12 in STEP 163 in FIG. 5A. It is determined whether or not the person Mi is a distribution target person of the program content at the program distribution reference point BBk.

  In the present embodiment, the user Mi of the content reproduction device 20i is represented by the following (1) according to the destination point Gi, the current position Pi and the route Ri of the content reproduction device 20i, and the base Hi of the user Mi of the content reproduction device 20i. The description will be divided into nine types (9) to (9). The program distribution reference point BBk will be described as a program distribution reference point BB1 shown in FIG. 6, and an area within a predetermined distance L0 from the program distribution reference point BB1 will be described as an area A1 surrounded by a broken line.

  (1) A user M1 whose destination point G1 is the program distribution reference point BB1, the base H1 is outside the area A1, and the current position P1 of the vehicle 2i (i = 1) is inside the area A1.

  (2) A user M2 whose destination point G3 is the program distribution reference point BB1, the base H2 is outside the area A1, and the current position P2 of the vehicle 2i (i = 2) is outside the area A1.

  (3) A user M3 in which the destination point G3 is the program distribution reference point BB1, the base H3 is inside the area A1, and the current position P3 of the vehicle 2i (i = 3) is inside the area A1.

  (4) User M4 whose destination point G4 is a base H4 different from the program distribution reference point BB1, the base H4 is outside the area A1, and the current position P4 of the vehicle 2i (i = 4) is inside the area A1. .

  (5) The destination point G5 is a point G2 (non-program distribution reference point BBk) inside the area A1 different from the program distribution reference point BB1, the base H5 is outside the area A1, and the vehicle 2i (i = 5) A user M5 whose position P5 is inside the area A1.

  (6) The destination point G6 is a point G3 (program distribution reference point BBk) different from the program distribution reference point BB1, the distance from the current position P6 to the point G3 is short, the base H6 is outside the area A1, and the vehicle 2i A user M6 whose current position P6 of (i = 6) is inside the area A1.

  (7) The destination point G7 is a point G4 (program distribution reference point BBk) different from the program distribution reference point BB1, the distance from the current position P7 to the point G4 is long, the base H7 is outside the area A1, and the vehicle 2i A user M7 whose current position P7 of (i = 7) is inside the area A1.

  (8) A user M8 in which the destination point G8 is not set, the base H8 is outside the area A1, and the current position P8 of the vehicle 2i (i = 8) is inside the area A1.

  (9) A user M9 in which the destination point G9 is not set, the base H9 is inside the area A1, and the current position P9 of the vehicle 2i (i = 9) is inside the area A1.

  Among these, the user Mi (i = 1 to 3) of (1) to (3) has the program distribution reference point BB1 as the destination point Gi (i = 1 to 3), so the program at the program distribution reference point BB1. It is inferred that the user Mi (i = 1 to 3) can be raised by letting the user Mi (i = 1 to 3) view the content. For this reason, the reproduction instruction unit 114 determines the user Mi (i = 1 to 3) as a distribution target person.

  Since the user M4 in (4) is currently returning to the base H4, even if the program content at the program distribution reference point BB1 is viewed, there is a possibility that the mood of the user M4 will not be so high. For this reason, the reproduction instruction unit 114 determines the user M4 as a non-delivery target person.

  The user M5 of (5) is moving toward the non-program delivery reference point BB2. Since the non-program delivery reference point BB2 is within a predetermined distance from the program delivery reference point BB1 (distance L1 ≦ the predetermined distance L0 from the current position P5 of the user M5 to the non-program delivery reference point BB2), the program delivery reference point BB1 It is presumed that the user M5's mood can be raised by allowing the user M5 to view the program content. For this reason, the reproduction instruction unit 114 determines the user M5 as a distribution target person.

The user M6 of (6) is moving toward the program distribution reference point BB3 that is close to the current position P6. Here, the fact that the distance from the current position P6 to the program distribution reference point BB3 is short means that the following relational expression holds.
Distance L2 from current position P6 to program delivery reference point BB3 ≦ Distance L3 from current position P6 to program delivery reference point BB1 + predetermined distance L0

  That is, when the above relational expression holds, even if the user M6 moves from the current position P6 toward the program distribution reference point BB1, the current position P6 of the user M6 is set to the program before reaching the program distribution reference point BB1. Within the predetermined distance L0 from the distribution reference point BB3, the user M6 becomes the distribution target of the program content at the program distribution reference point BB3 (that is, the user M6 deviates from the distribution target of the program content at the program distribution reference point BB1). ) Probability is high.

  In this case, even if the program content at the program distribution reference point BB1 is distributed to the user M6, the distribution of the program content is interrupted before reaching the program distribution reference point BB1, and the user M6 feels like it. There is a risk of swelling. Therefore, the reproduction instruction unit 114 determines the user M6 as a non-delivery target person.

The user M7 of (7) has moved to the program distribution reference point BB4 (program distribution reference point BBk) that is far from the current position P7. Here, the fact that the distance from the current position P7 to the program distribution reference point BB4 is long means that the following relational expression holds.
Distance from current position P7 to program distribution reference point BB4> Program distribution reference point BB1 + predetermined distance L0 from current position P7

  That is, when the above relational expression holds, the current position P7 of the user M7 does not fall within the predetermined distance L0 from the program distribution reference point BB4 until the user M7 reaches the program distribution reference point BB1 from the current position P7. The probability that the distribution of the program content at the program distribution reference point BB1 can be continued for the user M7 is high. Therefore, it is presumed that the mood of the user M7 can be raised by distributing the program content at the program distribution reference point BB1 to the user M7. For this reason, the reproduction instruction unit 114 determines the user M7 as a distribution target person.

  The user M8 of (8) is moving inside the area A1 without setting the destination point G8. Since the base M8 of the user M8 exists outside the area A1, it is assumed that the user M8 does not have much opportunity to come to the area A1 (around the program distribution reference point BB1). For this reason, it is speculated that the user M8's mood can be raised by distributing the program content at the program distribution reference point BB1 to the user M8. For this reason, the reproduction instruction unit 114 determines the user M8 as a distribution target person.

  The user M9 of (9) is moving within the area A1 without setting the destination point G9. Since the base H9 of the user M9 is present in the area A1, it is assumed that the user M9 frequently moves in the area A1 (around the program distribution reference point BB1). For this reason, it is presumed that even if the program content at the program distribution reference point BB1 is distributed to the user M9, the mood of the user M9 cannot be raised so much. For this reason, the reproduction instruction unit 114 determines the user M9 as a non-delivery target person.

  When the reproduction instruction unit 114 determines that the user Mi of the content reproduction device 20i is not a distribution target of the program content at the program distribution reference point BBk (is a non-distribution target) (NO in STEP163 of FIG. 5A). The reproduction instruction unit 114 transmits general content to the content reproduction apparatus 20i in STEP 178 of FIG. 5B.

  When the reproduction instruction unit 114 determines that the user Mi of the content reproduction apparatus 20i is a distribution target of the program content at the program distribution reference point BBk (YES in STEP163 of FIG. 5A), the reproduction instruction unit 114 displays In STEP 164, it is determined whether or not the current position Pi of the content reproduction apparatus 20i exists in the content distribution preparation area A2 (area within a predetermined distance greater than L0 from the program distribution reference point BB1) outside the area A1. judge.

  For the content playback device 20i of the user M8 who has not set the destination point Gi shown in FIG. 6, the playback instruction unit 114 indicates that the content playback device 20i of the user M8 is in the content distribution preparation area A2. Instead of determining whether or not it exists, it is determined whether or not it exists in the area A1 inside the content distribution preparation area A2. This is because even if the user M8 reaches the content distribution preparation area A2, it is unknown whether or not the user M8 enters the area A1 where the program distribution is to be performed.

  If the determination result is negative (NO in STEP 164 of FIG. 5A), the playback instruction unit 114 transmits general content to the content playback device 20i in STEP 178 of FIG. 5B.

  If the determination result is affirmative (YES in STEP 164 of FIG. 5A), in STEP 165 of FIG. 5A, the playback instruction unit 114 determines the status CSi (reproduced time and remaining playback time) of the content being played by the content playback device 20i. )

  In STEP 166 in FIG. 5A, the reproduction instruction unit 114 determines the distribution start time of the program content based on the status CSi of the content being reproduced and the program information C6.

  Specifically, the time T1 when the user M2 enters the content distribution preparation area A2 (see FIG. 6) is shown in FIG. 4 (during the distribution of the music piece X4 to other users Mi (i ≠ 2)). And the distribution of the content being reproduced by the content reproduction device 20i (i = 2) of the user M2 is started for the next content (enka X2) (or the distribution start time of the narration Y2 for the content (enka X2)) If it can be terminated or interrupted by T2, the playback instruction unit 114 sets the distribution start time of the next content (enka X2) (or the distribution start time of the narration Y2 of the content (enka X2)) T2 to the distribution start time. And

  On the other hand, the time when the vehicle 2i of the user M2 enters the content distribution preparation area A2 (see FIG. 6) is the time T3 shown in FIG. 4 (during the distribution of the music X1 to other users Mi (i ≠ 2)) And the distribution of the content being reproduced by the content reproduction device 20i (i = 2) of the user M2 is started for the next content (enka X2) (or the distribution start time of the narration Y2 for the content (enka X2)) If it is not possible to finish or suspend it by T4, the playback instruction unit 114 starts distributing the distribution start time of the next content (orchestra X5) (or the distribution start time of narration Y2 of the content (enka X2)) T5 Time.

  The reproduction instruction unit 114 waits until the distribution start time determined in STEP 167 in FIG. 5A, and then determines whether or not there is content being reproduced by the content reproduction apparatus 20i in STEP 168 in FIG. 5B.

  If the determination result is affirmative (YES in STEP 168 in FIG. 5B), in STEP 169 in FIG. 5B, the playback instruction unit 114 transmits an instruction to interrupt the playback of the content being played back to the content playback device 20i.

  When the determination result is negative (NO in STEP 168 in FIG. 5B) or after the processing in STEP 169 in FIG. 5B, the reproduction instruction unit 114 determines the version of the program content to be distributed in STEP 170 in FIG. 5B.

  For example, when the program content is viewed by a number smaller than a predetermined number of people, even if additional content described later is added, there is a possibility that it will not be very lively and cannot be produced. In such a case, the reproduction instruction unit 114 determines to distribute the live performance (in the case of music content) or the theater version (in the case of video content).

  On the other hand, when the program content is viewed by more than a predetermined number of people, it can be considered that the addition of content to be described later becomes lively to some extent and can produce excitement.

  In such a case, it is determined to distribute a normal version of content that is not a live performance or a theater version.

  In STEP 171 of FIG. 5B, the reproduction instruction unit 114 recognizes the content type of the program content to be distributed by referring to the program information C6 and the content list C5.

  For example, when the program content is “Song X1”, the reproduction instruction unit 114 recognizes the content type “exciting” according to Table 1.

  When the program content is “Manga X3”, the playback instruction unit 114 recognizes the content type “Funny” according to Table 1.

  In STEP 172 of FIG. 5B, the playback instruction unit 114 determines whether the content type of the program content to be distributed is in accordance with the preference / mood setting of the user Mi by referring to the preference / mood information U2. .

  For example, if the user Mi registers that he does not like “interesting” content, it is determined that “comic X3” whose content type is “interesting” does not conform to the preference / mood setting of the user Mi.

  When the mood of the user Mi is “I want to excite”, it is determined that the “music X1” whose content type is “exciting” is in accordance with the preference and mood setting of the user Mi.

  When the preference of the user Mi and the mood setting contradict each other, the mood setting presumed to represent the latest request of the user Mi is preferentially applied.

  If the determination result is negative (NO in STEP 172 of FIG. 5B), in STEP 177 of FIG. 5B, the playback instruction unit 114 selects content that matches the preference and mood of the user Mi, and sends it to the content playback device 20i. Send.

  If the determination result is affirmative (YES in STEP 172 in FIG. 5B), in STEP 173 in FIG. 5B, the playback instruction unit 114 refers to the action ATi information of the user Mi received from each content playback device 20i. In a predetermined period (for example, 5 minutes), it is determined whether or not the user Mi of one of the content playback devices 20i that receives the same program content has performed a predetermined action ATi.

  When the determination result is negative (NO in STEP 173 in FIG. 5B), in STEP 174 in FIG. 5B, the reproduction instruction unit 114 transmits the content reproduction instruction signal Dj of the program content to the content reproduction apparatus 20i.

  When the location information of the content shown in the content list C5 is “URL”, the playback instruction unit 114 transmits the URL as the content playback instruction signal Dj of the program content.

  When the location information of the content data shown in the content list C5 is “content playback device”, the playback instruction unit 114 reads the content data from the playback device storage unit 22i to the content playback device 20i. Send an instruction to play.

  When the location information of the data of the content shown in the content list C5 is “content distribution server”, the reproduction instruction unit 114 refers to the content information C (music content information C1 or video content information C2). The content data is read from the server storage unit 12, and the content data is transmitted to the content reproduction device 20i.

  When the program content is “narration”, the playback instruction unit 114 refers to the narration information C3, reads out the data of the narration from the server storage unit 12, and transmits the content to the content playback device 20i. To do.

  If the determination result is affirmative (YES in STEP 173 of FIG. 5B), in STEP 175 of FIG. The content of the additional content is determined according to the above.

  When adding additional content, the playback instruction unit 114 selects additional content that matches the content type. For example, when the content type is “exciting”, the reproduction instruction unit 114 selects “cheer” as the additional content. In addition, when the content type is “interesting”, the reproduction instruction unit 114 selects “laughing voice” as the additional content.

  The playback instruction unit 114 also determines that the distance from the current position Pi of the content playback device 20i to the program distribution reference point BB1 is greater than a predetermined distance (that is, the content playback device 20i is separated from the program distribution reference point BB1 by a predetermined distance or more). ), A cheer that cannot recognize a clear meaning such as buzz is determined as additional content.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6, for the content reproduction devices 20i of the users M5, M7, and M8 whose distances of the program distribution reference point BB1 are relatively large, the reproduction instruction unit 114 is clear. A cheer that does not recognize the meaning (in FIG. 6, “war” is indicated by an onomatopoeia) is determined as additional content.

  On the other hand, when the distance from the current position Pi of the content reproduction device 20i to the program distribution reference point BB1 is smaller than the predetermined distance (that is, when the content reproduction device 20i is within the predetermined distance from the program distribution reference point BB1), the reproduction instruction The unit 114 determines a cheer that can recognize the meaning as additional content.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6, for the content reproduction devices 20i (i = 1, 3) of the users M1 and M3 whose distance of the program distribution reference point BB1 is relatively small, the reproduction instruction unit 114 is , A cheer capable of recognizing the meaning of “I saw!” Or “Beautiful” is determined as additional content.

  Further, the reproduction instruction unit 114 increases the distance from the current position Pi of the content reproduction device 20i to the program distribution reference point BB1 larger than the predetermined distance (that is, the content reproduction device 20i is farther from the program distribution reference point BB1). The further away, the lower the playback volume of the additional content, or the lower the playback frequency of the additional content.

  On the other hand, the playback instruction unit 114 is closer as the distance from the current position Pi of the content playback device 20i to the program delivery reference point BB1 is smaller than the predetermined distance (that is, the closer the content playback device 20i is to the program delivery reference point BB1). The playback volume of the additional content is increased, or the playback frequency of the additional content is increased.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 6, for the content reproduction device 20i (i = 1) of the user M1 whose distance from the program distribution reference point BB1 is relatively small, the reproduction instruction unit 114 cheers (additional content). Increase the frequency of playback.

  In STEP 176 of FIG. 5B, the reproduction instruction unit 114 receives the content reproduction instruction signal Dj for instructing the content reproduction apparatus 20i to reproduce the program content and the additional content superposition instruction signal DSj for instructing the superimposition of the additional content on the program content. Send.

  The playback instruction unit 114 reads the additional content data by referring to the additional content information C4 stored in the server storage unit 12 as the additional content superimposition instruction signal DSj, and sends the additional content data to the content playback device 20i. Send the data. Instead, the playback instruction unit 114 may transmit an instruction to read the additional content data from the playback device storage unit 22i, or may transmit location information of the additional content data.

  Further, the reproduction instruction unit 114 may transmit a file storing the voice or gesture of the user Mi received from the content reproduction apparatus 20i as the additional content superimposition instruction signal DSj.

  In addition to transmitting the additional content superimposition instruction signal DSj to the content reproduction device 20i, the reproduction instruction unit 114 instructs the reproduction device such as a display and a speaker installed at the program distribution reference point BBk to superimpose the additional content. A signal may be transmitted.

  After STEP 174, STEP 176, STEP 177, or STEP 178, the reproduction instruction unit 114 ends the first content distribution process.

(Operational effects of the first content distribution process)
According to the content distribution server 10, when the reproduction instruction unit 114 is within the content distribution preparation area A2 within a predetermined distance from the program distribution reference point BB1 (YES in STEP164 of FIG. 5A), the program content at the program distribution reference point BB1 The content reproduction instruction signal Dj is transmitted (STEP 174 or STEP 176 in FIG. 5B).

  When the content reproduction apparatus 20i that has received the content reproduction instruction signal Dj reproduces the program content (YES in STEP 260 in FIG. 2 and STEP 270 in FIG. 2), the user Mi of the content reproduction apparatus 20i selects the program content. You can watch it. Since the content reproduction instruction signal Dj is a signal transmitted to the content reproduction device 20i existing within a predetermined distance from the program distribution reference point BB1, a plurality of content reproduction devices 20i share a common program content (program distribution reference point). When the BB1 program content) is being reproduced, the users Mi of the plurality of content reproduction devices 20i have a common point that they exist within an area within a predetermined distance from the program distribution reference point BB1.

  When the reproduction instruction unit 114 determines that the user Mi of any one of the content reproduction devices 20i has performed the predetermined action ATi (YES in STEP 173 in FIG. 5B), a cheering or the like is given to each content reproduction device 20i. The additional content superimposing instruction signal DSj for instructing superimposing the additional content on the program content is transmitted (STEP 176 in FIG. 5B).

  When the additional content is superimposed on the program content being played in each content playback device 20i (YES in STEP 260 in FIG. 2 and STEP 270 in FIG. 2), the user of each content playback device 20i viewing the common program content Allows other users having the above-mentioned common points to view additional content according to their own action ATi and also views additional content according to the other user's action ATi having the common point I can do it. Thereby, since the user of each content reproduction apparatus 20i can obtain a sense of unity with other users having the common points, the mood of each moving user is enhanced. It is possible to prompt each user who has been raised by viewing the content to continue paying attention to the content.

  According to the content distribution server 10, even when the common program content is reproduced by the content reproduction device 20i, the content of the additional content is determined according to the distance from the program distribution reference point BBk (FIG. 5B, STEP 175), the content of the additional content may differ depending on the distance between the current position Pi of the content reproduction apparatus 20i and the point BBk associated with the program content. As a result, the user who is viewing the program content and the additional content is a point associated with the program content due to a change in the content of the additional content in addition to a sense of unity with other users who view the program content. The distance of the user can be grasped, so that the feeling of the moving user can be further enhanced.

  According to the content distribution server 10 having the above configuration, the reproduction instruction unit 114 associates each content reproduction device 20i with a point BBk existing as a program content within a predetermined distance from the current position Pi of the content reproduction device 20i. A signal instructing reproduction of the received content is transmitted (STEP 174 or STEP 176 in FIG. 5B).

  By receiving the signal, the content reproduction device 20i reproduces the content related to the point BBk existing within a predetermined distance from the current position Pi of the content reproduction device 20i (YES in STEP 260 of FIG. 2 and STEP 270). The user Mi of the content reproduction apparatus 20i can grasp the vicinity of the moving place from the content. As a result, the mood of the user Mi of the content reproduction device 20i can be further enhanced.

  If the content playback device 20i is within a predetermined distance from the destination point Gi of the content playback device 20i, the playback instruction unit 114 gives priority to the destination point Gi over the other program content. A signal instructing the reproduction of the related program content is transmitted to the content reproduction apparatus 20i (STEP 161 in FIG. 5A, STEP 174 and STEP 176 in FIG. 5B).

  When the content reproduction device 20i that has received this signal reproduces the content, the user Mi of the content reproduction device 20i can recognize that the user has approached the destination point Gi, so that the user Mi of the content reproduction device 20i You can feel even higher.

  Even when moving toward the same place or a place close in distance, the way of receiving the user Mi of the content reproduction apparatus 20i for the program content differs depending on the base Hi of the user Mi of the content reproduction apparatus 20i. There are many. According to the content distribution server 10 configured in view of this point, whether or not to transmit a signal instructing reproduction of program content to each content reproduction device 20i according to the base information and the position information is determined. (STEP 163 in FIG. 5A). As a result, when transmitting a signal instructing the reproduction of the program content according to the base information and the position information, the base Hi of the user of the content reproduction apparatus, the current position Pi, the destination point Gi, and the current position of the content reproduction apparatus In order to enhance the mood of the user Mi of the content reproduction device 20i in consideration of the needs of the user Mi estimated according to at least one of the waypoints included in the route Ri connecting Pi and the destination point Gi It is possible to decide whether to distribute the content of the program.

  Also, according to the content distribution server 10, the reproduction instruction unit 114 determines whether or not to distribute the program content based on the preference / mood information U2 of the user Mi (STEP 172 in FIG. 5B). This avoids distribution of content that does not conform to the preferences or mood settings of the user Mi.

(Outline of content reproduction processing of the second embodiment)
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, an outline of content reproduction processing for distributing content from the content distribution server 10 of the second embodiment to each content reproduction device 20i will be described.

  In the first embodiment, the program information C6 is created without considering the current position Pi and the destination point Gi of each content reproduction device 20i (STEP 100 in FIG. 2), and the content is distributed based on the program information ( (STEP 160 in FIG. 2), in the second embodiment, program information C6 is created after taking into account the current position Pi and destination point Gi of each content playback device 20i (STEP 350 in FIG. 7), and based on the program information. It differs from the first embodiment in that a signal instructing reproduction of content is distributed (STEP 380 in FIG. 7).

  In this description, differences from the content reproduction process of the first embodiment will be described in detail, and the processes common to the content reproduction process of the first embodiment will be described briefly.

  In STEP410 of FIG. 7, the playback device control unit 21i recognizes the user ID of the user Mi of the playback device control unit 21i, the current position Pi of the vehicle 2i, and the destination point Gi of the vehicle 2i (current position detection). Function and destination point setting function).

  In STEP 420 of FIG. 7, the playback device control unit 21 i sends a route search request and a content delivery request including the current position Pi of the vehicle 2 i and the destination point Gi of the vehicle 2 i via the playback device wireless communication unit 23 i. It transmits to the server 10.

  When the information recognizing unit 112 receives the route search request and the content distribution request (YES in STEP 310 of FIG. 7), in STEP 330 of FIG. 7, the navigation unit 111 is based on the recognized current position Pi and destination point Gi of the vehicle 2i. The route Ri connecting the current position Pi and the destination point Gi is searched by referring to the navigation information N stored in the server storage unit 12, and the route Ri such as a coordinate value indicating a predetermined position of the route Ri. Route information RIi necessary to identify the content is transmitted to the content reproduction device 20i via the server communication unit 13.

  Note that if the route recognition request and the content distribution request are not received (NO in STEP 310 in FIG. 7), the information recognition unit 112 executes the determination in STEP 310 in FIG. 7 again.

  When receiving the route information RIi from the content distribution server 10 via the playback device wireless communication unit 23i (YES in STEP 430 in FIG. 7), the playback device control unit 21i determines the route based on the route information RIi in STEP 440 in FIG. The navigation is started by drawing Ri and displaying it on the touch panel 25i. In addition to this, the playback device control unit 21i may execute voice navigation via the speaker 24i based on the route information RIi.

  When the playback device control unit 21i does not receive the route information RIi (NO in STEP 430 in FIG. 7), the reproduction device control unit 21i executes the determination in STEP 430 in FIG. 7 again.

  In STEP 340 of FIG. 7, the program creation unit 113 reproduces content directed to the same or nearby destination point Gi in substantially the same time zone based on the current position Pi, destination point Gi, and route Ri of each content reproduction device 20i. Group the devices 20i.

  More specifically, the program creation unit 113 has a route in which each destination point Gi is within a predetermined distance and passes through an area within a predetermined distance from a point (via point) included in the point list N3 in a substantially similar time zone. The group of content playback devices 20i that has become Ri is treated as one group. The program creation unit 113 may treat a group of content playback devices 20i that are scheduled to arrive at the destination point Gi in substantially the same time zone within a predetermined distance of each other destination point Gi as one group.

  Accordingly, for example, a plurality of content reproduction apparatuses 20i (users M11 to M13) who want to move in the organization shown in FIG. 9, or accidentally the same or nearly the same destination through the same or nearly the same route The content reproduction device 20i heading for Gi is treated as one group.

  In STEP 350 of FIG. 7, the program creation unit 113 executes a second program creation process (FIG. 8) described later. By the second program creation process, program information C6 that defines the distribution order and distribution time of the content related to the route point and the destination point Gi is generated.

  After starting navigation, in STEP 450 of FIG. 7, the playback device control unit 21 i recognizes the action ATi of the user Mi and the current position Pi of the vehicle 2 i (action recognition function and current position detection function).

  In STEP460 of FIG. 7, the playback device control unit 21i transmits the recognized action ATi of the user Mi and the current position Pi of the vehicle 2i to the content distribution server 10 via the playback device wireless communication unit 23i.

  When the information recognition unit 112 receives the action Mi of the user Mi and the current position Pi of the vehicle 2i from the content reproduction device 20i via the server communication unit 13 (YES in STEP 370 of FIG. 7), in STEP 380 of FIG. The reproduction instruction unit 114 executes a content distribution second process to be described later.

  In addition, when not receiving each information (NO in STEP370 of FIG. 7), the information recognition part 112 performs the determination of STEP370 of FIG. 7 again.

  In the content distribution second process, the content reproduction device 20i instructs the content reproduction device 20i to reproduce the content according to the action ATi of the user Mi and the current position Pi of the vehicle 2i (content reproduction instruction signal Dj or The additional content superimposition instruction signal DSj) is transmitted.

  When receiving the content reproduction instruction signal Dj or the additional content superimposition instruction signal DSj from the content distribution server 10 via the reproduction device wireless communication unit 23i (YES in STEP 470 in FIG. 7), the reproduction device control unit 21i receives STEP 480 in FIG. The content designated by the content reproduction instruction signal Dj or the additional content superimposition instruction signal DSj is reproduced (superimposed) (content reproduction function).

  When the playback device control unit 21i does not receive the content playback instruction signal Dj or the additional content superimposition instruction signal DSj (NO in STEP 470 of FIG. 7), the playback device control unit 21i executes the determination of STEP 470 of FIG. 7 again.

  The playback device control unit 21i executes again the processing from STEP 450 in FIG.

(Second program creation process)
Next, a second program creation process (STEP 350 in FIG. 7) in which the server control unit 11 (program creation unit 113) creates program information C6 that determines the distribution order and distribution time of content with reference to FIGS. ).

  In the second program creation process, the program creation unit 113 recognizes the individual circumstances of the content playback device 20i such as the destination point Gi and route Ri of each content playback device 20i and the preference of the user Mi of the content playback device 20i. This is different from the first program creation process in that the program is created in the above.

  In this description, the differences from the first program creation process will be described in detail, and only the processes common to the first program creation process will be described briefly.

  In STEP 351 of FIG. 8, the program creation unit 113 refers to the spot list N3 (see Table 2) stored in the server storage unit 12, so that the common destination point Gi or each destination point Gi of each content reproduction device 20 i is obtained. A point at a predetermined distance from the point, a transit point through which each content reproduction device 20i passes in common, or a point within a predetermined distance from each route Ri of each content reproduction device 20i is recognized as a program creation target point BCk.

  For example, when the destination point Gi of each content reproduction apparatus 20i is a common “XX beach”, the program creation unit 113 recognizes “XX coast” as the program creation target point BCk. In addition, when a point within a predetermined distance from each route Ri of each content reproduction device 20i is “ΔΔ Opera”, the program creation unit 113 recognizes “ΔΔ Opera” as the program creation target point BCk. .

  In STEP 352 of FIG. 8, the program creation unit 113 refers to the content list C5 (see Table 1) stored in the server storage unit 12 to add content related to the program creation target point BCk to the distribution target content list. .

  In STEP 353 of FIG. 8, the program creation unit 113 refers to the spot list N3 (see Table 2) stored in the server storage unit 12, the clock function of the content distribution server 10, and the route Ri, thereby creating a program creation target point BCk. The point type, season, and scheduled arrival (passing) time to the program target point are recognized.

  In STEP 354 of FIG. 8, the program creation unit 113 refers to the content list C5 (see Table 1) and the spot type list N4 (see Table 3) stored in the server storage unit 12 to determine the program creation target point BCk. Content related to the point type is added to the distribution target content list.

  For example, the program creation unit 113 sets the program creation target point BCk “XX coast” to “shore”, the current season is “summer”, and the estimated arrival time is “15: 00 to 20”. 0:00 ”, the tags“ outdoor ”and“ fireworks ”are recognized based on the point type list N4 (see Table 3). Then, the program creation unit 113 recognizes the contents “weather forecast” and “comics X3” having the tags “outdoor” and “fireworks” based on the content list C5 (see Table 1). The program creation unit 113 adds the contents “weather forecast” and “comic X3” recognized in this way to the distribution target content list.

  In STEP 355 in FIG. 8, the program creation unit 113 recognizes each user's preference by referring to the preference / mood information U <b> 2 stored in the server storage unit 12.

  In STEP 356 of FIG. 8, the program creation unit 113 excludes content that does not match the preferences of each user Mi from the distribution target content list.

  In STEP357 of FIG. 8, the program creation unit 113 determines the version of each content.

  In STEP 358 of FIG. 8, the program creation unit 113 recognizes a scheduled time zone in which each content reproduction device 20 i stays near a point associated with each content.

  For example, the program creation unit 113 recognizes a scheduled time zone (for example, 10:20 to 11:00) in which the content reproduction device 20i stays within a predetermined distance from “ΔΔ Opera”.

  In STEP359 of FIG. 8, the program creation unit 113 determines whether or not the processing of STEP351 to STEP358 has been completed for all program creation target points BCk.

  When the determination result is negative (STEP 359... NO in FIG. 8), the program creation unit 113 executes the processing of STEP 351 to STEP 358 for the unprocessed program creation target point BCk.

  If the determination result is affirmative (STEP 359... YES of FIG. 8), in STEP 360 of FIG. 8, the program creation unit 113 distributes the distribution order of the content to be distributed based on the estimated stay time of each area and the distribution target content list. And program information C6 which is a delivery time is determined. When there is a difference between the reproduction time of each content and the scheduled time required for movement, the program creation unit 113 may include general content (for example, music X10 shown in FIG. 9) in the program information C6. .

  In STEP 361 of FIG. 8, the program creation unit 113 inserts the narration of each content into the program information C6 by referring to the narration information C3.

  As a result of the second program creation process, as shown in FIG. 9, program information C6 defining the distribution order and distribution time of the contents related to the destination point Gi “XX coast” and the transit point “ΔΔ opera” is obtained. Created.

(Content distribution second process)
Next, the second content distribution process (STEP 380 in FIG. 7) executed by the server control unit 11 (reproduction instruction unit 114) will be described with reference to FIG.

  In STEP381 of FIG. 10, the reproduction instruction unit 114 recognizes the program content to be distributed based on the program information C6 and the current time.

  In STEP 382 of FIG. 10, the playback instruction unit 114 refers to the action ATi information of the user Mi received from each content playback device 20 i, so that among the content playback devices 20 i in a predetermined period (for example, 5 minutes), It is determined whether the user Mi of any of the content playback devices 20i has performed a predetermined action ATi.

  When the determination result is negative (NO in STEP 382 in FIG. 10), in STEP 383 in FIG. 10, the playback instruction unit 114 causes the content playback device 20i to play back the content of the program content, as in STEP 174 in FIG. 5B. An instruction signal Dj is transmitted.

  If the determination result is affirmative (YES in STEP 382 in FIG. 10), in STEP 384 in FIG. 10, the playback instruction unit 114 determines the content type and the current position Pi of the content playback device 20i as in STEP 175 in FIG. 5B. The content of the additional content is determined according to the distance to the program distribution reference point BBk.

  In STEP 385 of FIG. 10, the playback instruction unit 114, like STEP 176 of FIG. 5B, instructs the content playback device 20i to superimpose a content playback instruction signal Dj for instructing playback of program content and superimposition of additional content. An instruction signal DSj is transmitted.

  The playback instruction unit 114 reads the additional content data by referring to the additional content information C4 stored in the server storage unit 12 as the additional content superimposition instruction signal DSj, and sends the additional content data to the content playback device 20i. Send the data.

  After STEP 383 or STEP 385, the reproduction instruction unit 114 ends the content distribution second process.

(Operational effect of the second embodiment)
According to 2nd Embodiment, there exists an effect similar to 1st Embodiment.

  In addition, according to the second embodiment, for each content reproduction device 20i (i = 11 to 13) of a user Mi (i = 11 to 13) who is going to move to the shore in the organization shown in FIG. A signal instructing reproduction of the program content is transmitted along the program information created for the content reproduction apparatus 20i (i = 11 to 13) (STEP 383 and STEP 385 in FIG. 10). Thereby, it is possible to raise the mood of the user Mi (i = 11 to 13) of each content reproduction apparatus 20i (i = 11 to 13).

  Further, according to the second content distribution process, when there is a mutual action ATi of the users Mi having the same action purpose, the additional content superimposition instruction signal DSj is transmitted to each content reproduction device 20i. (YES in STEP382 in FIG. 10 and STEP385 in FIG. 10). Since the user Mi having the same behavioral purpose is likely to perform each action ATi, such as utterance, when the behavioral purpose approaches, the respective moods are raised, and according to the configuration, the purpose The closer to the point Gi, the higher the frequency of the additional content superimposition instruction signal DSj transmitted to each content reproduction device 20i, and the liveliness can be produced as shown on the right side of FIG. Thereby, the user's Mi can be raised.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Content delivery server, 11 ... Server control part, 112 ... Information recognition part (position recognition part, action recognition part), 114 ... Reproduction instruction part (Related content reproduction instruction part, additional content superimposition instruction part) 13 ... Server communication part , 20i, content playback device, Mi, user, ATi, action.

Claims (6)

A server communication unit that communicates with a plurality of content playback devices that are used in a mobile body and have one or both of a content playback function, an action recognition function, a current position detection function and a destination location setting function;
A server storage unit for storing association information for associating a point with content;
Recognizing position information including at least one of the current position of the content playback device, the destination point, and a transit point included in the route connecting the current position and the destination point based on communication via the server communication unit A position recognition unit that
Based on the association information stored in the server storage unit and the position information recognized by the position recognition unit, the destination point of the content reproduction device, the transit point, or the A related content transmission instruction signal for instructing reproduction of related content that is the content associated with the current position, the destination point, or a point existing within a predetermined distance from the waypoint via the server communication unit A content playback instruction unit;
An action recognition unit for recognizing an action of a user of the content reproduction apparatus that has received the related content reproduction instruction signal based on communication via the server communication unit;
When the action recognizing unit recognizes an action of a user of one of the plurality of content reproduction devices that has received the related content reproduction instruction signal instructing reproduction of the same related content, A content distribution server comprising: an additional content superimposing instruction unit that transmits an additional content superimposing instruction signal for instructing superimposition of additional content to a content to the plurality of content reproduction devices via the server communication unit. The content distribution server according to claim 1,
The position recognition unit recognizes information including a current position of the content reproduction device as the position information based on communication via the server communication unit,
The additional content superimposing instruction unit is provided for each content playback device, based on a distance between a current position of the content playback device and a point associated with related content played back by the content playback device. A content distribution server for determining content of additional content to be superimposed on related content being reproduced. In the content delivery server according to claim 1 or 2,
The position recognizing unit recognizes information including a current position and a destination point of each content reproduction device as the position information based on communication via the server communication unit,
The related content reproduction instruction unit reproduces the content associated with a point existing within a predetermined first distance from the current position of the content reproduction device as the related content reproduction instruction signal to each of the content reproduction devices. Send a signal to
In addition, when the current position of the content playback device is within a predetermined second distance from the destination point of the mobile object, the mobile object is used as the related content playback instruction signal in preference to other content. A content distribution server configured to transmit a signal instructing reproduction of content associated with a point. In the content delivery server of any one of Claims 1-3,
A base information recognition unit that recognizes information including base information indicating a base of a user of each content reproduction device based on communication via the server communication unit;
The related content reproduction instruction unit determines whether or not to transmit the related content reproduction instruction signal to the respective content reproduction apparatuses according to the base information and the position information. . A server communication unit that communicates with a plurality of content playback devices that are used in a mobile body and have one or both of a content playback function, an action recognition function, a current position detection function and a destination location setting function;
A server comprising a server storage unit that stores association information for associating a point with content, which is executed by a server,
Recognizing position information including at least one of the current position of the content playback device, the destination point, and a transit point included in the route connecting the current position and the destination point based on communication via the server communication unit A position recognition step to
Based on the association information stored in the server storage unit and the position information recognized in the position recognition step, the destination point of the content reproduction apparatus, the waypoint, or the A related content transmission instruction signal for instructing reproduction of related content that is the content associated with the current position, the destination point, or a point existing within a predetermined distance from the waypoint via the server communication unit A content playback instruction step;
An action recognition step for recognizing an action of a user of the content reproduction apparatus that has received the related content reproduction instruction signal based on communication via the server communication unit;
When an action of a user of any one of the plurality of content reproduction devices that has received the related content reproduction instruction signal instructing reproduction of the same related content is recognized in the action recognition step, A content distribution method comprising: an additional content superimposition instruction step of transmitting an additional content superimposition instruction signal instructing superimposition of the additional content to the content to the plurality of content reproduction devices via the server communication unit. A plurality of content playback devices that are used in a mobile body and have a content playback function, an action recognition function, and one or both of a current position detection function and a destination point setting function;
A system comprising: a server communication unit that communicates with the content reproduction device; and a content distribution server that includes a server storage unit that stores association information for associating the location with the content,
The content distribution server is
Recognizing position information including at least one of the current position of the content playback device, the destination point, and a transit point included in the route connecting the current position and the destination point based on communication via the server communication unit A position recognition unit that
Based on the association information stored in the server storage unit and the position information recognized by the position recognition unit, the destination point of the content reproduction device, the transit point, or the A related content transmission instruction signal for instructing reproduction of related content that is the content associated with the current position, the destination point, or a point existing within a predetermined distance from the waypoint via the server communication unit A content playback instruction unit;
An action recognition unit for recognizing an action of a user of the content reproduction apparatus that has received the related content reproduction instruction signal based on communication via the server communication unit;
When the action recognizing unit recognizes an action of a user of one of the plurality of content reproduction devices that has received the related content reproduction instruction signal instructing reproduction of the same related content, A content distribution system comprising: an additional content superimposing instruction unit that transmits an additional content superimposing instruction signal for instructing superimposition of the additional content to the content to the plurality of content reproduction devices via the server communication unit.