JP6667853B1 - Composition frame management device, composition frame management system, composition frame management method, and composition frame management program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a knitting frame management device, system, method, and program for allowing a creator to show content in a knitting frame in a vacant facility, and charge the user for viewing and returning to the creator. A composition frame management device (100) includes a content reception unit (131) that accepts uploading of video content data by a video holder, a provided charging information generation unit (132) that generates charging information of a usage fee paid by the video holder, A video output unit 133 that transmits the data of the video content based on the organization frame, a viewing state acquisition unit 134 that acquires viewing state information when a user who visits the screening facility is viewing the video content, and a viewing of the video content The viewing charge information generation unit 135 that generates charging information of the viewing charge for the user and the reward information generation unit 136 that generates the reward information to the video holder who uploaded the video content data. [Selection diagram] FIG.

Description

  The present disclosure relates to an AV (Audio-Visual) system, and in particular, to a knitting frame management device, knitting frame management system, and knitting frame management for managing a knitting frame for outputting video content composed of video and audio to a video output device. The present invention relates to a method and a composition frame management program.

  In recent years, the digitization of video contents has progressed, and even in the case of movies, it is possible to display movies on relatively large screens by using digitized video of about HDTV resolution received from a video distribution server without using film. It has become common. In addition, a cinema complex, which has recently been generalized as a movie screening facility, is a complex movie theater having a plurality of screens in one building, and includes not only a movie theater but also other facilities such as restaurants and cafes. In some cases, simultaneous screening of different works on multiple screens and multiple simultaneous screenings of popular movies are also possible.

  However, even in the case of a cinema complex, the works to be shown and the length of the show are predetermined, and individuals cannot always see their favorite works whenever they like. For example, if a child comes to the cinema complex and crys in the hall, it will be annoying to nearby customers, so it is necessary to leave the screened area once, and it is difficult to watch during that time. On the other hand, Patent Literature 1 discloses a theater system for private use as a means for watching a movie by an individual or a friend alone without hesitation. In the theater system described in Patent Literature 1, a theater function is realized in a karaoke facility or at home by receiving distribution of video content stored in a content server.

  In addition, Patent Document 2 discloses that, when video is distributed to such a theater system, the type of movie to be distributed and the number of screening locations to be distributed are determined according to the status of reservations and requests from customers. A technique for setting and distributing the information is disclosed. In the video distribution system described in Patent Document 2, the setting of the projection distribution equipment, the screening of the schedule, the confirmation of the screening status, and the like, which have conventionally been performed individually in a plurality of screening halls, are collectively and automatically executed by the center facility. I have to. That is, in the center facility, the above operations are collectively executed in the center facility in accordance with the result of aggregating customer reservations and requests from a plurality of screening locations.

JP 2005-142636 A JP-A-2002-304490

  By the way, as means for charging for viewing of video content, it has conventionally been necessary to screen at a facility such as a movie theater or a cinema complex. Opening such a facility requires a large amount of space, and the cost of real estate investment for that purpose is enormous. On the other hand, video contents can be easily viewed in public places such as restaurants, cafe spaces, empty spaces in shopping centers, and eat-in corners in convenience stores, and it is possible to reliably charge for viewing. A system was desired. However, the systems described in Patent Literatures 1 and 2 cannot charge for viewing video contents. In addition, in conventional screening facilities, it is usual to procure contents created by a movie production company for screening, and the opportunity to screen contents created by ordinary creators has been limited.

  Therefore, the present disclosure enables a creator to screen his / her own content in a vacant composition frame at a screening facility, so that a user can casually view video content in a public place. A composition frame management device, a composition frame management system, a composition frame management method, and a composition frame management program that can be charged and distributed between a creator and a screening facility manager will be described.

  A knitting frame management device according to an aspect of the present disclosure is a knitting frame management device that manages a knitting frame for outputting video content to one or more video output devices, and uploads video information of the video content to the video content. A content receiving unit that receives together with time information for specifying a time to output the video output device and output specifying information for specifying a video output device to be output; a knitting frame storage unit that stores the time information and the output specifying information as a knitting frame; A video output unit that outputs video content to a video output device, a viewing status acquisition unit that outputs viewing status information indicating a viewing status of a user who views the video content, output by the video output device, And a reward information generation unit that generates reward information for the video holder who uploaded the video content.

A knitting frame management system according to an aspect of the present disclosure includes a video output device that outputs video content, a knitting frame management device that manages a knitting frame for outputting video content to one or more video output devices, And a wireless headphone for listening to audio. The knitting frame management system comprises: a knitting frame management device that outputs uploading of video information of video content, time information designating a time to output the video content, and output. A content receiving unit that receives together with output designation information designating a video output device, a knitting frame storage unit that stores time information and output designation information as a knitting frame, and a video output that outputs video content to the video output device based on the knitting frame Unit and viewing state information indicating the viewing state of the user who views the video content output by the video output device. And a reward information generation unit that generates reward information for the video holder who uploaded the video content based on the viewing status information, and the wireless headphones detect the viewing status information of the user. A detection unit is provided.

  A knitting frame management method according to one aspect of the present disclosure is a knitting frame management method for managing a knitting frame for outputting video content to one or more video output devices, wherein the content reception unit performs A content receiving step of receiving the upload of the video content together with time information specifying the time to output the video content and output specifying information specifying the video output device to output, and storing the time information and the output specifying information as a composition frame; A video output step of outputting video content to a video output device based on a composition frame, performed by a unit, and a viewing status indicating a viewing status of a user who views the video content, which is output by the video output device, performed by a viewing status acquisition unit. A viewing condition acquisition step for acquiring information, and a video content based on the viewing condition information performed by the reward information generation unit. It includes a compensation information generating step of generating a compensation information for the uploaded image holder to Ntsu, the.

  Further, the composition frame management program according to an aspect of the present disclosure is a composition frame management program that manages composition frames for outputting video content to one or more video output devices, and uploads video information of video content. A content receiving step of receiving together with time information for specifying a time for outputting the video content and output specifying information for specifying a video output device to be output, and storing the time information and the output specifying information as a knitting frame; A video output step of outputting the content to the video output device, a viewing status obtaining step of obtaining the viewing status information indicating the viewing status of the user viewing the video content, which is output by the video output device, and displaying the video based on the viewing status information. Reward information that generates reward information for the video holder who uploaded the content Forming a step, it is allowed to execute the computer.

  According to the present disclosure, the video content is output to the video output device based on the composition frame, so that the creator can screen his / her content in a vacant composition frame at the screening facility. By simply installing a video output device such as a large display in a public facility, it is possible to provide a facility where video contents can be easily viewed. Furthermore, in order to acquire the viewing state of the user who views the video content, it is possible to charge the user viewing the video content and distribute the charge between the creator and the manager of the screening facility.

1 is a block configuration diagram illustrating a knitting frame management system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a functional block configuration diagram illustrating a knitting frame management device 100 of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a functional block configuration diagram illustrating the wireless headphones 500 of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a processing flow in the knitting frame management system 1 of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a knitting frame selection screen displayed on the video holder terminal 200 of FIG. 1. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of an upload setting screen displayed on the video holder terminal 200 in FIG. 1. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the knitting frame management device 100 of FIG. 1. 1 is a functional block configuration diagram illustrating a wireless headphone 500a of a knitting frame management system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 1 is a bird's-eye view showing a screening facility 10 which is an application example of a knitting frame management system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. It is a mimetic diagram showing space 20 in a shop which is an example of application of the composition frame management system concerning one embodiment of this indication. 1 is a functional block configuration diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a computer 700 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiments described below do not unduly limit the contents of the present disclosure described in the claims. In addition, all of the components shown in the embodiments are not necessarily indispensable components of the present disclosure.

(Embodiment 1)
<Structure>
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a knitting frame management system 1 according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure. When a creator produces video content such as a movie and uploads data of the video content, the knitting frame management system 1 receives the data and sends the data to a video output device provided in a screening facility such as a movie theater. It is a system that provides and shows data, obtains viewing state information of the user, manages billing information for the user, and manages payment of rewards to creators and / or managers of the screening facilities (facility managers). . Uploading of the video content data is not limited to the creator, but may be a transferee to whom the video content has been transferred. Hereinafter, the creator and the transferee are collectively referred to as “video holder”.

  The knitting frame management system 1 includes a knitting frame management device 100, a video holder terminal 200, video output devices 300a, 300b, 300c, ..., screens 400a, 400b, 400c, ..., and wireless headphones 500a. , 500b, 500c,... And a network NW. , A plurality of screens 400a, 400b, 400c,..., And a pair of wireless headphones 500a, 500b, 500c,. Are mutually connected via the network NW.

  The network NW is a communication network for performing communication, and is a wireless network such as the Internet, an intranet, a wireless LAN (Local Area Network), a WAN (Wide Area Network), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or Z-Wave (registered trademark). It is composed of a communication network. The video output devices 300a, 300b, 300c,... Have the same configuration, respectively. When describing the configuration of the video output devices 300a, 300b, 300c,. It is described as an apparatus 300. The same applies to the screens 400a, 400b, 400c,... And the wireless headphones 500a, 500b, 500c,.

  The knitting frame management device 100 outputs knitting frames for the video contents that have been uploaded from the video holder to the video output device 300 for display (screening) on the screen 400, and outputs audio to the wireless headphones 500. The server is a device that provides various Web services, for example. The server device is not limited to a server device that operates alone, but may be a distributed server system that performs cooperative operation by performing communication via a network NW.

  The video holder terminal 200 is a terminal device used by the video holder who has created the video content, and is configured by an information processing device such as a personal computer or a tablet terminal.

  The video output device 300 is a device that receives video (moving image) data of video content according to an instruction from the composition frame management device 100 and displays the video on the screen 400, and is used in a screening facility such as a movie theater or a public facility. Is provided. For example, when a screening facility is a facility where a large number of users view video content, such as a movie theater, it is configured with a projector that projects onto a large screen, and a small number of people, such as an empty space in a commercial facility or an eat-in corner of a convenience store. In the case of a facility where the video content is viewed by the user, the facility is configured by a liquid crystal display or the like.

  The screen 400 is a screen that actually displays the video content displayed by the video output device 300. When the video output device 300 is configured by a projector, the screen 400 is configured by a large screen. Note that the video output device 300 and the screen 400 may be configured as an integrated device, such as when the video output device 300 is configured by a liquid crystal display or the like.

  The wireless headphones 500 are attached so as to cover the ears of users who have visited the screening facility where the video output device 300 is provided, and receive audio data of video content as audio by receiving an instruction from the composition frame management device 100. It is a device that outputs. In a screening facility where the video output device 300 is installed, a wireless headphone 500 is rented out when a user comes in, and the user wears the wireless headphone 500 to view video contents. The audio output from the wireless headphone 500 is controlled by the knitting frame management device 100 so as to synchronize with the video output from the video output device 300. The wireless headphones 500 have a function of detecting a viewing state when the user is viewing the video content, for example, viewing state information indicating that the user is viewing or interrupting viewing.

  FIG. 2 is a functional block configuration diagram showing the knitting frame management device 100 of FIG. The knitting frame management device 100 includes a communication unit 110, a storage unit 120, and a control unit 130.

  The communication unit 110 is a communication interface for performing wired or wireless communication with the video holder terminal 200, the video output device 300, and the wireless headphones 500 via the network NW, and is, for example, TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet). Communication is performed according to a communication protocol such as a protocol.

  The storage unit 120 stores programs for executing various control processes and each function in the control unit 130, input data, and the like, and includes a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and the like. You. Further, the storage unit 120 stores a content DB 121, a composition frame DB (composition frame storage unit) 122, a provision charge information DB 123, a viewing state DB 124, a view charge information DB 125, and a reward information DB 126. Further, the storage unit 120 temporarily stores data that has been communicated with the video holder terminal 200, the video output device 300, and the wireless headphones 500, and data generated in each process described below.

  The content DB 121 stores and stores the data of the video content uploaded by the video holder or the path information of the storage destination where the data is stored. Also, information necessary for outputting to the video output device 300 and the wireless headphones 500, such as the data capacity, data format, and resolution of the video content, is stored.

  The knitting frame DB 122 stores and stores information on knitting frames for showing video contents. The knitting frame is a frame in which the time for displaying the video content is set for each video output device 300 that displays the video content. The video holder can have his or her video content viewed by the user by specifying one or more composition frames in order to have the user view the video content that he or she has produced.

  Specific storage contents of the knitting frame DB 122 include, as a knitting frame, information for specifying the video output device 300 on which the video content is to be screened, and information on the time for which the video content is to be screened. Reference numeral 500 denotes information such as the area, address information, business hours, and the like of the screening facility where the screening facility is installed. Further, when the video content to be screened in the composition frame is specified by the video holder, the information associated with the storage information of the content stored in the content DB 121, the screening time of the content, the name or name of the creator (stage name) And the organization name) are stored in the composition frame DB 122.

  In the provided charging information DB 123, charging information of the usage fee paid by the video holder, which is generated when the video owner uploads the video content using the composition frame management system 1 and has the user view it, is stored. I remember. For example, a predetermined usage fee is set for each composition frame, and if a video owner specifies one or more composition frames to have their video content viewed, a usage fee for each composition frame is generated The video owner is charged. Therefore, this billing amount is calculated, and the billing information is stored in the provided billing information DB 123.

  In addition, the provided billing information DB 123 may store information on the payment method and the payment history of the video holder for this billing. When the operator of the composition frame management system 1 does not collect the usage fee from the video owner, the provided charge information DB 123 may not be provided.

  The viewing state DB 124 stores and stores viewing state information indicating the viewing state when the user is viewing the video content when the video content is screened at the screening facility. The viewing state information is, for example, “viewing” when the user is viewing the video content, and “viewing suspended” when the user is interrupting the viewing of the video content. The viewing state information is used when accounting for the user, which will be described later, and when calculating the reward of the video owner and the operator of the screening facility where the video output device 300 and the wireless headphones 500 are installed.

  The viewing charging information DB 125 stores and stores viewing charging information for a user who has viewed the video content. For example, at a screening facility where the video output device 300 and the wireless headphones 500 are installed, a setting is made so that a viewing fee per unit time is collected for a time during which the user is viewing the video content. The system pays a viewing fee each time the user visits the screening facility and views the video content. Therefore, a billing amount for this viewing fee is calculated, and the billing information is stored in the viewing billing information DB 125.

  The viewing charge information DB 125 may store information on the user's payment method and payment history for this charge. In addition, when the management of the screening facility does not collect the viewing fee from the user, for example, when the operating cost of the screening facility can be recovered by the advertising fee, when the business mainly provides food and drink, or when the user When the settlement with cash or the like is completed for each visit and it is not necessary to accumulate the billing information of the user, the viewing billing information DB 125 may be omitted.

  The reward information DB 126 stores and stores reward information for the video owner who uploaded the video content data and / or the manager of the screening facility where the video output device 300 and the wireless headphones 500 are installed. I have. For example, when a user pays a viewing fee at a screening facility and views video content, the viewing fee is distributed between the video owner and the manager of the screening facility. The distribution ratio at this time is determined by the setting of the screening facility manager, or by an agreement between the video holder and the screening facility manager. Reward amounts of the video holder and the manager of the screening facility are calculated according to the ratio, and the reward information is stored in the reward information DB 126.

  Further, the reward information DB 126 may store information on a payment method and a payment history for the reward to the video owner and the manager of the screening facility. If the management of the screening facility does not require a reward, for example, if the operating cost of the screening facility can be collected at the advertising rate, or if the main business is to provide food and drink, the viewing fee paid by the user May be a share of the video owner.

  The control unit 130 controls the overall operation of the knitting frame management device 100 by executing a program stored in the storage unit 120, and includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), and the like. Consists of The functions of the control unit 130 include a content receiving unit 131, a provision charging information generation unit 132, a video output unit 133, a viewing state acquisition unit 134, a viewing charging information generation unit 135, and a reward information generation unit 136. ing. The content receiving unit 131, the provided billing information generating unit 132, the video output unit 133, the viewing state acquiring unit 134, the viewing billing information generating unit 135, and the reward information generating unit 136 are activated by a program stored in the storage unit 120. Then, the process is executed by the knitting frame management device 100.

  The content receiving unit 131 receives uploading of video content data by the video holder. At this time, the content receiving unit 131 receives, as the composition frame specified by the video holder, information specifying the video output device 300 on which the video content is to be displayed and information on the time at which the video content is to be displayed, together with the video content. In addition, as the information of the video content, information such as the duration of the content, the name or the name of the creator (including the name of the stage, the name of the organization, etc.) is also accepted.

  Further, the content receiving unit 131 stores the data of the received video content in the content DB 121 or a predetermined storage device, and specifies the video output device 300 on which the video content is to be displayed, the information on the time when the video content is to be displayed, and the video. Information relating to the content data, the duration of the stored content, and information on the name or name of the creator are stored in the composition frame DB 122.

  The provided charge information generating unit 132 generates charge information of a usage fee to be paid by the video holder, which is generated when the video holder uploads the video content and has the user view the video content. For example, when the video holder specifies one or more composition frames in the content receiving unit 131 to upload his / her video content, a predetermined usage fee is set in advance for each composition frame, and the specified one or more composition frames are set. The usage fees of the frames are totaled, calculated as the usage fee of the video holder, and billing information is generated. The provided charge information generating unit 132 stores the generated charge information of the usage fee in the provided charge information DB 123.

  The video output unit 133 converts the video content from the video content stored in the content DB 121 or the video content data read from the path information of the storage location of the video content based on the knitting frame stored in the knitting frame DB 122. The video content data is transmitted for output. Specifically, of the data of the video content, video (moving image) data is transmitted to the video output device 300 specified by the composition frame, and audio data is transmitted to the wireless headphones 500 specified by the composition frame. At this time, the video output unit 133 synchronously outputs video (moving image) data and audio data. In addition, the video output unit 133 transmits a control signal for outputting video (moving image) data and audio data, for example, a control signal for performing timing control, etc., to the video output device 300 and the wireless headphones 500. Note that the transmission method at this time may be a streaming format in which data is sequentially transmitted and displayed, or a file transfer format in which data is transmitted collectively.

  The video output unit 133 also outputs to the video output device 300 the data volume and data format of the video content, the identification information of the video scene, and the identification information of the performers, which are embedded as metadata in the video content data. . This information is used, for example, for control information for showing on the video output device 300 and for guiding video contents to be shown during or after the show as a service in the screening facility.

  When the video content transmitted by the video output unit 133 is screened at a screening facility where the video output device 300 and the wireless headphones 500 are installed, the viewing state acquisition unit 134 determines whether the user who has arrived at the screening facility receives the video. The viewing status information indicating the viewing status when viewing the content is acquired. As described above, the viewing state information may be, for example, “viewing” when the user is viewing the video content, “viewing suspended” when the viewing of the video content is interrupted, or This is viewing time information indicating the time of “viewing” while viewing the content. The viewing time information is detected by the wireless headphone 500, transmitted to the knitting frame management device 100, and acquired through the communication unit 110. The viewing state information also includes the number of users who have viewed the video content obtained from the plurality of wireless headphones 500. The viewing state acquisition unit 134 stores the acquired viewing state information in the viewing state DB 124.

  The viewing charge information generating unit 135 generates charging information of a viewing charge for a user who has viewed the video content being screened at a screening facility where the video output device 300 and the wireless headphones 500 are installed. This billing information is calculated based on the viewing status acquired by the viewing status acquisition unit 134, for example, at a screening facility, in order to collect a viewing fee per unit time for the time the user is viewing the video content. . In the case where the charging information collects a fixed amount for one viewing, the charging information is calculated based on the number of times of viewing by the user. The viewing fee information generation unit 135 stores the generated fee information in the viewing fee information DB 125.

  The reward information generation unit 136 generates reward information for the video holder who uploaded the data of the video content and / or the manager of the screening facility where the video output device 300 and the wireless headphones 500 are installed. Specifically, for example, an agreement is made so that the viewing fee paid by the user at the screening facility is distributed at a predetermined ratio between the video owner and the manager of the screening facility, and each reward is set according to the agreement. Calculate the amount and generate reward information. In addition, the reward to the video holder at this time is determined based on the number of users who have viewed the video content. At this time, if the manager of the screening facility does not need a reward, reward information is generated as a share of the video holder for the viewing fee of the user. The reward information generation unit 136 stores the generated reward information in the reward information DB 126.

  FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing the wireless headphones 500 of FIG. The wireless headphone 500 includes a communication unit 510, an audio output unit 520, a storage unit 530, and a control unit 540.

  The communication unit 510 is a communication interface for wirelessly communicating with the composition frame management device 100 via the network NW, and is, for example, a communication such as GATT (Generic Attribute Profile) or TCP / IP (Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol). Communication is performed according to the rules.

The audio output unit 520 is a device that converts audio data received from the knitting frame management device 100 via the communication unit 510 into audio that the user listens to and outputs the audio data. The audio output unit 520 includes a D / A converter, a speaker, and the like. It is arranged at a position where the user covers his ears. At this time, the sound is weak, and the wearing user can hear the sound, but cannot be heard by other people around.

  The storage unit 530 stores various programs for executing various control processes and functions in the control unit 540, input data, and the like, and includes a RAM, a ROM, and the like. Further, storage unit 530 stores viewing state information 531. Further, the storage unit 530 temporarily stores data that has been communicated with the knitting frame management device 100 and data generated in each process described below.

  The viewing state information 531 stores viewing state information when the user is viewing the video content. The viewing state information is information detected by the detection unit 542 of the control unit 540 described below, and is transmitted to the knitting frame management device 100 via the communication unit 510.

  The control unit 540 controls the overall operation of the wireless headphones 500 by executing a program stored in the storage unit 530, and includes a CPU, a GPU, and the like. As a function of the control unit 540, an audio output control unit 541 and a detection unit 542 are provided. The audio output control unit 541 and the detection unit 542 are activated by a program stored in the storage unit 530 and executed by the wireless headphones 500.

  The audio output control unit 541 controls operations of a D / A converter, a speaker, and the like that constitute the audio output unit 520. For example, the wireless headphone 500 is provided with a switch for controlling on / off of a sound output, a button for adjusting a volume, and the like. When a user operates a switch or a button, the sound output is turned on / off in accordance with the operation. Or adjust the volume of the audio. Further, based on the control signal received from the knitting frame management device 100, the audio is output so as to be synchronized with the video output from the video output device 300.

  The detection unit 542 detects viewing state information when the user is viewing the video content. Specifically, while acquiring the time when the power of the wireless headphone 500 (the power for receiving an audio signal) is on, the time when the audio information of the video content is input and the audio is output from the audio output unit 520 is obtained. It is assumed that the user is viewing the video content, and the time during which the sound is output from the sound output unit 520 (the time during which the sound is on) is detected as “viewing”, and the sound is output from the sound output unit 520. Detected time is "viewing suspended". The detection unit 542 transmits the viewing state information to the knitting frame management device 100 via the communication unit 510.

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First, an example of a processing flow of the entire knitting frame management system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a processing flow in the knitting frame management system 1 of FIG.

  As the process of step S001, when the video holder C uploads video content data using the video holder terminal 200, the video content data is accepted by the knitting frame management device 100. At this time, the video holder C sends, to the video holder terminal 200, information specifying the video output device 300 for displaying the video content and information on the time at which the video content is to be displayed as the composition frame for displaying the video content. Input and upload it together with video content data. As a result, the video content of the video holder C can be shown at the screening facility.

  FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a knitting frame selection screen displayed on the video holder terminal 200 of FIG. On the knitting frame selection screen shown in FIG. 5, knitting frames H1 and H2 with screen names "ScreenA", "ScreenB", and "ScreenC" as examples of a screening facility where the video output device 300 and the wireless headphones 500 are installed. , H3 are displayed.

  The composition frame H1 indicates that the content A is selected as the composition frame from 18:00, the content B is selected as the composition frame from 19:50, and the content C is selected as the composition frame from 22:00. Is shown. Similarly, in the composition frame H2, the content D is selected as the composition frame from 18:00, the composition frame from 20:15 is empty, and the content E is selected as the composition frame from 22:05. It is shown that. Further, the composition frame H3 indicates that the content F is selected as the composition frame from 18:00, the content G is selected as the composition frame from 19:45, and the composition frame from 21:55 is empty. ing.

  For example, on the knitting frame selection screen, a vacant knitting frame can be designated by clicking with a mouse or the like. When the video holder C uploads data of video content, the video holder C By selecting a knitting frame on the knitting frame selection screen as shown in FIG. 5, information for specifying the video output device 300 on which the video content is to be displayed and information on the time for which the video content is to be displayed are input. For example, the video holder C designates a composition frame so that the video content is screened at many screening facilities at the same time, or a composition frame such that the video content is screened at a plurality of screening facilities in a predetermined area. , Or a composition frame can be designated so that the video content is shown only at a specific screening facility (if there is a space in the composition frame).

  FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the upload setting screen displayed on the video holder terminal 200 of FIG. The upload setting screen shown in FIG. 6 shows a content name input field T1, a creator name input field T2, a screen name input field T3, a knitting frame start time input field T4, and a content time input field T5.

  For example, when a knitting frame is selected on the knitting frame selection screen shown in FIG. 5, an upload setting screen shown in FIG. 6 is displayed, and the screen name and knitting frame start time of the selected knitting frame are displayed in the screen name input field T3 and the knitting frame. Each is input to the start time input field T4. Also, for example, when the content name input field T1 is selected by clicking with a mouse or the like, a file upload screen is displayed. When the video content data is uploaded, the file name is input to the content name input field T1, and the video content is input. Is input to the content time input field T5. The creator name input field T2 is input using a keyboard or the like.

  In the process of step S002, the usage fee of the knitting frame management system 1 is charged to the video holder C who uploaded the video content data, and charging information is generated by the knitting frame management device 100.

  In the process of step S003, the knitting frame management device 100 transmits video (moving image) data of the video content data to the video output device 300 specified by the knitting frame, based on the knitting frame.

  In the process of step S004, the knitting frame management device 100 transmits audio data of the video content data to the wireless headphones 500 specified by the knitting frame, based on the knitting frame.

  As the process of step S005, when the user U arrives at the screening facility, the user U rents out the wireless headphones 500 and wears it, and the user U views the video content to be displayed on the screen 400 by the video output device 300. At this time, with the wireless headphones 500, since the user U is wearing the wireless headphones 500 and viewing the video content, the viewing status information indicating the viewing status is acquired. The acquired viewing state information is transmitted to the knitting frame management device 100.

  In the process of step S006, the knitting frame management device 100 acquires the viewing state information transmitted from the wireless headphones 500, and generates charging information of the viewing fee for the user U who has viewed the video content based on the viewing state information. I do. Thereby, the viewing fee can be charged to the user U who has viewed the video content.

  In the process of step S007, the knitting frame management device 100 distributes the viewing fee of the user U at a predetermined ratio between the video holder C and the manager of the screening facility. A reward amount is calculated, and reward information is generated.

  As the processing of step S008, payment to the video holder C is performed based on the calculated reward amount for the video holder C. As a result, the viewing fee collected from the user U can be returned as a reward to the video holder C.

  In the process of step S009, payment to the video holder C is performed based on the calculated reward for the manager of the screening facility. Thus, the viewing fee collected from the user U can be paid to the manager of the screening facility as a usage fee for using the facility.

  Next, an example of a processing flow of a knitting frame management method in the knitting frame management device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the knitting frame management device 100 of FIG.

  When the video holder C uploads the video content data by specifying the composition frame using the video holder terminal 200, the content receiving unit 131 of the composition frame management device 100 executes the processing of step S101 as the process of step S101. Data and information specifying the video output device 300 on which the video content is to be displayed and information on the time at which the video content is to be displayed are received as the composition frame for displaying the video content. In the content receiving unit 131, the data of the received video content is stored in the content DB 121 or a predetermined storage device, and each piece of information of the knitting frame is stored in the knitting frame DB 122.

  In the process of step S102, the provision charging information generation unit 132 generates charging information of the usage fee of the composition frame management system 1 for the video holder C who uploaded the video content data. Further, in the provided billing information generation unit 132, the generated billing information of the usage fee is stored in the provided billing information DB 123.

  In the process of step S103, the video output unit 133 outputs the video (moving image) data, out of the video content data, the identification information of the video scene or the identification information of the performer embedded as metadata in the data of the video content. Is transmitted to the video output device 300 specified by the composition frame, and the audio data is transmitted to the wireless headphones 500 specified by the composition frame.

  As the process of step S104, the viewing state acquisition unit 134 acquires the viewing state information when the user is viewing the video content, which is detected by the detection unit 542 of the wireless headphones 500 and transmitted to the knitting frame management device 100. Is done. In the viewing state acquisition unit 134, the acquired viewing state information is stored in the viewing state DB 124.

  In the process of step S105, the viewing charge information generation unit 135 generates, based on the viewing state information acquired in step S104, for example, the charge information of the viewing fee for the user U who has viewed the video content being screened at the screening facility. Generated. In the viewing fee information generation unit 135, the generated fee information is stored in the viewing fee information DB 125. Thereafter, settlement of the viewing fee to the user U is performed.

  In the processing of step S106, the reward information generation unit 136 distributes the viewing fee paid by the user at the screening facility at a predetermined ratio between the video holder C and the manager of the screening facility. Reward information to the facility manager is generated. In addition, when the manager of the screening facility does not need a reward, reward information is generated as a share of the video holder for the viewing fee of the user. In the reward information generation unit 136, the generated reward information is stored in the reward information DB 126.

  In the process of step S107, a reward is paid to the video holder C and the manager of the screening facility based on the reward information generated in step S106.

<Effect>
As described above, in the knitting frame management system according to the present embodiment, when a video owner specifies a vacant knitting frame and uploads video content, the video content is received by the content receiving unit, and the knitting frame is stored in the knitting frame DB. Then, video (moving image) data of the video content is transmitted to the video output device based on the composition frame, and audio data is transmitted to the wireless headphones. As a result, the video holder can screen his / her own content in a vacant frame at the screening facility.

  In addition, the knitting frame management system allows the video content to be screened at the screening facility by uploading the video content to the knitting frame management device, so that only a video output device such as a large display is installed in an existing public facility. Thus, it is possible to provide a facility where the video content can be easily viewed.

  Further, the viewing state acquisition unit acquires the viewing state of the user who views the video content, and the viewing charge information generation unit generates viewing charge information for the user. The reward information generation unit distributes the viewing fee at a predetermined ratio between the video owner and the manager of the screening facility. As a result, it is possible to charge the user who views the video content and distribute the amount between the video owner and the manager of the screening facility.

(Embodiment 2)
FIG. 8 is a functional block configuration diagram illustrating the wireless headphones 500a of the knitting frame management system 1 according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure. This wireless headphone 500A is similar to the wireless headphone 500 according to the first embodiment in that the wireless headphone 500A is rented out at a screening facility, is worn by a user to view video content, and has a function of detecting user viewing state information. However, the difference from the wireless headphones 500 according to the first embodiment is that the wireless headphones 500 include the sensor unit 550. Other configurations and processing flows are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  The sensor unit 550 is a device that is disposed, for example, near a location that covers the user's ear and detects that the user has worn the wireless headphones 500A. The detecting unit 542 of the wireless headphone 500A detects that the user is viewing the video content at the time when the sensor unit 550 detects the user, detects the time as “viewing”, and detects the other time. The time is detected as “viewing suspended”.

  Even when the wireless headphones 500A output audio, the user may not be watching the video, and it is considered inappropriate to charge the video holder for such time. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to more accurately grasp the user's viewing state by detecting the user's wearing of the wireless headphones 500A by the sensor unit 550.

  According to the present embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, the wireless headphones include the sensor unit, so that it is possible to more accurately grasp the user's viewing state. As a result, it becomes possible to more appropriately charge the reward to the video owner.

(Embodiment 3)
FIG. 9 is a bird's-eye view showing a screening facility 10 as an application example of the knitting frame management system 1 according to the third embodiment of the present disclosure. The configuration of the knitting frame management system 1 according to the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment. The screening facility 10 is a facility in which video output devices 300a, 300b, 300c (not shown) and screens 400a, 400b, 400c are provided in an internal space surrounded by a wall like a movie theater. Different video contents are shown on 400b and 400c, respectively.

  The user enters the room from the entrance provided with the entry / exit management device 11, receives the rental of the wireless headphones 500 at the counter 12, sits on the chaise lounge 13 provided at a position facing the screens 400a, 400b, and 400c, and receives the wireless communication. The user listens to the video content while wearing the headphones 500. The wireless headphones 500 output audio corresponding to the video content shown on the screens 400a, 400b, and 400c. When the user wears the wireless headphones 500 and watches the video content, the audio of other content cannot be heard, so that it is possible to prevent the video content being viewed by the user from being disturbed.

  Note that the wireless headphones 500 may be provided with an input changeover switch so that audio corresponding to the video content displayed on the screens 400a, 400b, and 400c can be selected. With such a configuration, it is possible to view a plurality of video contents at one screening facility. Further, a table may be provided on the chaise lounge 13 where the user is seated, and the facility may be provided with food and drink in the screening facility.

  According to this embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first and second embodiments, a plurality of screens for displaying different video contents are provided, wireless headphones for outputting sound corresponding thereto are lent, and the user wears the wireless headphones. Therefore, it is possible to view a plurality of video contents at one screening facility.

(Embodiment 4)
FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram illustrating an in-store space 20 which is an application example of the knitting frame management system 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present disclosure. The configuration of the knitting frame management system 1 according to the present embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment. The in-store space 20 is, for example, an eat-in corner of a convenience store or a space of a commercial facility. A video output device 300 (not shown) and a screen 400 are provided at predetermined positions. The screen 400 is configured by, for example, a large liquid crystal monitor or the like.

  The user U who has come to the store in the in-store space 20 receives the rental of the wireless headphones 500 at a counter provided adjacent to the in-store space 20 and sits on a chair 21 provided at a position facing the screen 400. Then, the user wears the wireless headphones 500 to view the video content. At this time, the user U may eat and drink food and beverages purchased at a convenience store or a commercial facility. When the user wears the wireless headphones 500 and views the video content, the user can view the video content without disturbing other customers at the convenience store or the commercial facility.

  In the store space 20, a camera (human sensor) 22 for photographing the space is provided, and the user U sits on the chair 21 to view the video contents while photographing the store space 20. Detect the state. At the time when the camera 22 detects the user U, it is assumed that the user U is viewing the video content, and that time is detected as “viewing”, and the other time is detected as “viewing suspended”. Thus, the present invention can be applied without providing the wireless headphone 500 with a function such as a sensor unit.

  According to the present embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first to third embodiments, a screening facility can be constructed by providing a video output device and a screen in the eat-in corner of a convenience store or the space of a commercial facility. As a result, it is possible to provide a facility that allows casual viewing of video content simply by installing a video output device such as a large display in an existing public facility. In addition, a camera is provided in the store space, and by photographing the store space, it is possible to detect a state in which the user is sitting in a chair and watching video content. The present invention can be applied without providing a function.

(Embodiment 5 (program))
FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the computer (electronic computer) 700. The computer 700 includes a CPU 701, a main storage device 702, an auxiliary storage device 703, and an interface 704.

  Here, each of the content receiving unit 131, the provided billing information generating unit 132, the video output unit 133, the viewing state acquiring unit 134, the viewing billing information generating unit 135, and the reward information generating unit 136 according to the first to fourth embodiments is described. Details of a control program (composition frame management program) for realizing the function will be described. These functional blocks are implemented in the computer 700. The operation of each of these components is stored in the auxiliary storage device 703 in the form of a program. The CPU 701 reads the program from the auxiliary storage device 703, expands the program in the main storage device 702, and executes the above processing according to the program. In addition, the CPU 701 secures a storage area corresponding to the above-described storage unit in the main storage device 702 according to a program.

  Specifically, the program accepts, in the computer 700, the upload of the video information of the video content together with time information specifying the time to output the video content and output specification information specifying the video output device to output. A content receiving step of storing information and output designation information as a knitting frame, a video output step of outputting video content to a video output device based on the knitting frame, and viewing of the video content output by the video output device for a user viewing the video content A control program for realizing, by a computer, a viewing state obtaining step of obtaining viewing state information indicating a state, and a reward information generating step of generating reward information for a video holder who has uploaded video content based on the viewing state information. .

  Note that the auxiliary storage device 703 is an example of a non-transitory tangible medium. Other examples of the non-transitory tangible medium include a magnetic disk, a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, and a semiconductor memory connected via the interface 704. When the program is distributed to the computer 700 via the network, the computer 700 that has received the program may load the program into the main storage device 702 and execute the above-described processing.

  Further, the program may be for realizing a part of the functions described above. Further, the program may be a so-called difference file (difference program) that realizes the above-described functions in combination with another program already stored in the auxiliary storage device 703.

  Although the embodiments according to the present disclosure have been described above, these can be implemented in various other forms, and can be implemented with various omissions, substitutions, and changes. These embodiments and modified examples and those obtained by omission, substitution, and modification are included in the technical scope of the claims and the equivalents thereof.

1 formation frame management system, 100 formation frame management device, 110 communication section, 120 storage section, 121 content DB, 122 formation frame DB (composition frame storage section), 123 provided charging information DB, 124 viewing state DB, 125 viewing charging information DB, 126 reward information DB, 130 control unit, 131 content receiving unit, 132 provided billing information generating unit, 133 video output unit, 134 viewing state acquisition unit, 135 viewing billing information generating unit, 136 reward information generating unit, 200 video holding Terminal, 300, 300a, 300b, 300c, ... Video output device, 400, 400a, 400b, 400c, ... Screen, 500, 500a, 500b, 500c, ... Wireless headphones, NW network

Claims (15)

A knitting frame management device that manages a knitting frame for outputting video content to one or more video output devices,
Uploading the video information of the video content, a time information specifying a time to output the video content, and a content receiving unit that receives the output specification information specifying the video output device to output;
A knitting frame storage unit that stores the time information and the output designation information as the knitting frame;
A video output unit that outputs the video content to the video output device based on the composition frame;
The video output device outputs, a viewing state acquisition unit that acquires viewing state information indicating a viewing state of a user who views the video content,
Based on said viewing status information, e Bei and a reward information generating unit that generates a compensation information for the video holders who uploaded the video content,
When viewing the video content, the user wears wireless headphones and listens to the video content while listening to the audio of the video content,
The wireless headphones detect the viewing state information of the user,
The composition frame management device , wherein the viewing state acquisition unit acquires the viewing state information detected by the wireless headphones .   The knitting frame management device according to claim 1, wherein the viewing state information includes the number of users who have viewed the video content and viewing time information of the users.   The composition frame management device according to claim 1, wherein the viewing state acquisition unit acquires the viewing state information when a plurality of users are viewing the video content. The wireless headphones detect the time when the audio signal receiving power is on and the time when audio information of the video content is input as the viewing state information,
The viewing state acquisition unit acquires the time and the power for the voice signal received in the wireless headphone is in the on state, and the time that the audio information is input of the video contents as the viewing status information, according claim 1 Item 4. The knitting frame management device according to any one of Items 3 . The wireless headphone is provided with a sensor unit that detects that the user is wearing,
The sensor unit detects a time worn by the user as the viewing state information,
The knitting frame according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the viewing state acquisition unit acquires, as the viewing state information, a time during which the user wears the wireless headphones, detected by the sensor unit. Management device. In a facility for viewing the video content, a plurality of the video output devices are installed, and a plurality of types of the video content can be viewed,
The wireless headphones, one a selectable switch among a plurality of types of the video contents is provided to view the video content selected by the user wearing the wireless headphone, according claim 1 Item 6. The knitting frame management device according to any one of Items 5 . The facility for viewing the video content is provided with a human sensor that detects that the user is seated while viewing the video content,
The human sensor detects a time when the user is seated as the viewing state information,
The knitting frame management device according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , wherein the viewing state acquisition unit acquires, as the viewing state information, a time at which the user is seated, which is detected by the human sensor. The composition frame management device according to any one of claims 1 to 7 , further comprising a viewing charge information generating unit that generates viewing charge information for viewing of the video content by the user. The viewing charge information generating unit generates viewing charge information for the user based on the viewing state information,
The reward information generating unit, based on the viewing status information, and distributes said image holder, said viewing billing information and generates compensation information for the facility manager for managing the video output device, in claim 8 A knitting frame management device as described. The knitting frame management device according to any one of claims 1 to 9 , further comprising a provided charging information generation unit configured to generate provided charging information for the video holder based on the knitting frame. The content receiving unit, the area where the video output device that outputs the video content is installed, the facility, or can specify the video output device to output for each video output device,
The knitting according to any one of claims 1 to 10 , wherein the knitting frame storage unit stores the knitting frame for each area, facility, or the video output device in which the video output device is installed. Frame management device. The video output unit, by transmitting the video information of the video contents in a streaming format or file transfer format, said to output the video content to the video output device, any one of claims 1 to 11 The knitting frame management device according to 1. A video output device that outputs video content, a knitting frame management device that manages a knitting frame for outputting the video content to one or more video output devices, and wireless headphones for listening to audio of the video content. , A knitting frame management system comprising:
The knitting frame management device,
Uploading the video information of the video content, a time information specifying a time to output the video content, and a content receiving unit that receives the output specification information specifying the video output device to output;
A knitting frame storage unit that stores the time information and the output designation information as the knitting frame;
A video output unit that outputs the video content to the video output device based on the composition frame;
A viewing state acquisition unit that acquires viewing state information indicating a viewing state of a user who views the video content output by the video output device,
A reward information generating unit that generates reward information for the video holder who uploaded the video content based on the viewing state information,
The wireless headphones are
A knitting frame management system including a detection unit that detects the viewing state information of the user. A knitting frame management method for managing a knitting frame for outputting video content to one or more video output devices,
The content receiving unit performs uploading of the video information of the video content together with time information that specifies a time to output the video content, and output specifying information that specifies the video output device to output, and receives the time information and the A content receiving step of storing output designation information as the composition frame;
A video output unit performs, based on the composition frame, a video output step of outputting the video content to the video output device,
A viewing state obtaining step of obtaining viewing state information indicating a viewing state of a user who views the video content, which is output by the video output device, performed by a viewing state obtaining unit,
Compensation information generation unit performs, based on the viewing status information, Bei example and a reward information generating step of generating a compensation information for the video holders who uploaded the video content,
When viewing the video content, the user wears wireless headphones and listens to the video content while listening to the audio of the video content,
The wireless headphones detect the viewing state information of the user,
The composition state management method , wherein the viewing state acquiring step acquires the viewing state information detected by the wireless headphones . A knitting frame management program for managing a knitting frame for outputting video content to one or more video output devices,
Upload of the video information of the video content is received together with time information specifying the time at which the video content is output, and output specification information specifying the video output device to output, and the time information and the output specification information are organized. A content receiving step to be stored as a frame,
A video output step of outputting the video content to the video output device based on the composition frame;
A viewing state obtaining step of obtaining viewing state information indicating a viewing state of a user viewing the video content, which is output by the video output device,
A reward information generation step of generating reward information for the video holder who uploaded the video content based on the viewing state information, and causing the computer to execute the composition frame management program .
When viewing the video content, the user wears wireless headphones and listens to the video content while listening to the audio of the video content,
The wireless headphones detect the viewing state information of the user,
The viewing state acquisition step is a composition frame management program for acquiring the viewing state information detected by the wireless headphones .