JP6745377B1 - System, method and program for delivering live video - Google Patents

Abstract

A video distribution server 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention provides a live video distribution service for distributing and viewing a live video to a user terminal 30. To the user through. Since the server 10 provides the viewer with a dedicated item that can be input only to the live video of the distributor, the viewer has a predetermined role associated with the distributor. It is possible to urge the viewers who have the viewer to view the live video of the distributor related to the role and to input the dedicated item while watching the live video. [Selection diagram]

Description

The present invention relates to a system, method, and program for delivering live video.

Conventionally, a system for providing a live video distribution service for distributing a live video has been proposed (for example, see Patent Document 1 below). In such a live video distribution service, the distribution itself is typically excited by the viewer inputting items and comments. Further, in some live video distribution services, enthusiastic viewers acquire a special role for the distributors by an auction method that consumes in-service currency. For example, when a viewer having such a special role enters the room (starts viewing) and inputs a comment, etc., a special display different from other viewers is displayed on the screen for watching a live video. It is like this.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2019-022219

However, in the conventional service, although the special display is performed according to the action by the viewer having the above-mentioned special role, the delivery itself may be lacking in excitement if the action by the viewer is not performed. Therefore, it is considered that by promoting the action by the viewer who has a special role, the live video distribution can be further enhanced.

An embodiment of the present invention aims to support the excitement of live video distribution. Other objects of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent by reference to the entire specification.

A system according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises one or more computer processors for delivering live video, wherein the one or more computer processors are responsive to execution of readable instructions. , A process of distributing a live video provided by a distributor to a plurality of viewers, a process of accepting an item input by the viewer during the distribution of the live video, and a predetermined role associated with the distributor. And a process of assigning the predetermined role to the specific viewer, in association with the assignment of the predetermined role to the specific viewer associated with the specific distributor. It includes giving a dedicated item that can be input only to the live video provided to the specific viewer.

A method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a method for delivering a live video, which is executed by one or more computers, the method comprising: delivering a live video provided by a distributor to a plurality of viewers. And a step of accepting an input of an item by a viewer during distribution of a live video, and a step of giving a predetermined role associated with the distributor to the viewer, and giving the predetermined role. Is a dedicated item that can be input only to a live video provided by the specific distributor, to the specific viewer, in association with the specific viewer being given the predetermined role associated with the specific distributor. Including to give to.

A program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a program for distributing a live moving image, and is provided by a distributor to the one or more computers according to being executed on the one or more computers. A process of delivering a live video to a plurality of viewers, a process of accepting an item input by the viewer during the live video distribution, and a predetermined role associated with the distributor are given to the viewer. The process of executing the process and the process of assigning the predetermined role is performed by adding a live video provided by the specific distributor to the specific viewer associated with the specific role associated with the specific distributor. It includes providing a dedicated item that can be input only to the specific viewer.

Various embodiments of the present invention help to boost live video delivery.

The block diagram which shows roughly the structure of the network containing the moving image distribution server 10 which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. The block diagram which shows the function of the video delivery server 10 roughly. The figure which illustrates the information managed in the user information table 411. The figure for demonstrating a rank. The figure which illustrates the information managed in the delivery management table 412. The figure which illustrates the information managed in the role management table 413. The figure which illustrates the top screen 60. The figure which illustrates the screen 70 for distributors. The figure which illustrates the screen 80 for viewers. The figure which illustrates the item selection screen 200. The figure which illustrates the role information display screen 90. The figure which illustrates the role invocation confirmation screen 210. The figure for demonstrating the correspondence of the role to take office, the number of coins consumed, and the dedicated item provided. The figure which illustrates the item selection screen 200 in case a viewer is appointed to a role. The figure which illustrates the item selection screen 200 in the state after one dedicated item is input (used) from the state of FIG. The flowchart which illustrates the process which the server 10 performs when updating a rank. The figure for demonstrating the update rule of a rank meter value. The figure for demonstrating the correspondence of the update content of a rank, and a required rank meter value. The figure which illustrates the rank meter object 100. The flowchart which illustrates the process which the server 10 performs when giving a timetable.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing a configuration of a network including a moving image distribution server 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the moving image distribution server 10 is communicatively connected to a user terminal 30 via a communication network 20 such as the Internet. Although only one user terminal 30 is shown in FIG. 1, the server 10 is communicably connected to a plurality of user terminals 30. The video distribution server 10 provides a user with a live video distribution service for distributing and viewing live videos via the user terminal 30. In the present embodiment, the user operating the user terminal 30 can distribute a live video as a distributor, and can also watch a live video provided by another user as a viewer. The moving image distribution server 10 is an example of a device that implements part or all of the system of the present invention.

The moving image distribution server 10 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in FIG. 1, a computer processor 11, a main memory 12, an input/output I/F 13, a communication I/F 14, and a storage (storage device). ) 15 and these components are electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

The computer processor 11 is configured as a CPU, a GPU, or the like, reads various programs stored in the storage 15 or the like into the main memory 12, and executes various instructions included in the programs.

The input/output I/F 13 includes various input/output devices for exchanging information with a user or the like. The input/output I/F 13 includes, for example, an information input device such as a keyboard and a pointing device (for example, a mouse and a touch panel), a voice input device such as a microphone, and an image input device such as a camera. The input/output I/F 13 also includes an image output device such as a display and an audio output device such as a speaker.

The communication I/F 14 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various types of communication software, and a combination thereof, and is configured to realize wired or wireless communication via the communication network 20 or the like.

The storage 15 is composed of, for example, a magnetic disk, a flash memory, or the like. The storage 15 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like.

In the present embodiment, the moving image distribution server 10 can be configured using a plurality of computers each having the above-described hardware configuration. For example, the moving image distribution server 10 may be configured by one or a plurality of server devices.

The video distribution server 10 configured in this way can be configured to have the functions of a web server and an application server. In this case, the web browser and other applications (for example, installed in the user terminal 30) (for example, Various processes are executed in response to a request from a live video distribution service application, and screen data (for example, HTML data) and control data corresponding to the result of the process are transmitted to the user terminal 30. The user terminal 30 may display a web page or other screen based on the received data.

The user terminal 30 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in FIG. 1, a computer processor 31, a main memory 32, an input/output I/F 33, a communication I/F 34, and a storage (storage device). 35, each of these components is electrically connected via a bus or the like not shown.

The computer processor 31 is configured as a CPU, a GPU, or the like, reads various programs stored in the storage 35 or the like into the main memory 32, and executes various instructions included in the program. The main memory 32 is composed of, for example, a DRAM or the like.

The input/output I/F 33 includes various input/output devices for exchanging information with a user or the like. The input/output I/F 33 includes, for example, an information input device such as a keyboard and a pointing device (for example, a mouse and a touch panel), a voice input device such as a microphone, and an image input device such as a camera. The input/output I/F 33 also includes an image output device such as a display and an audio output device such as a speaker.

The communication I/F 34 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various communication software, and a combination thereof, and is configured to realize wired or wireless communication via the communication network 20 or the like.

The storage 35 is composed of, for example, a magnetic disk or a flash memory. The storage 35 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like. The program stored in the storage 35 may be downloaded from the application market or the like and installed.

In the present embodiment, the user terminal 30 can be configured as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a wearable device, a personal computer, a game dedicated terminal, or the like.

The user who operates the user terminal 30 configured in this manner executes communication with the video distribution server 10 via a web browser or other application installed in the storage 35, etc. You can use the live video distribution service provided.

Next, the functions of the video distribution server 10 of this embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the functions of the moving image distribution server 10. As illustrated, the server 10 includes an information storage management unit 41 that stores and manages various information, a basic function control unit 43 that controls basic functions of a live video distribution service, and a video distribution that controls distribution of a live video. And a control unit 45. These functions are realized by the hardware such as the computer processor 11 and the main memory 12 and various programs and data stored in the storage 15 and the like operating in cooperation with each other. It is realized by the computer processor 11 executing the instructions included in the read program. Further, some or all of the functions of the server 10 shown in FIG. 2 may be realized by the cooperation of the server 10 and the user terminal 30, or may be realized by the user terminal 30.

The information storage management unit 41 of the moving image distribution server 10 stores and manages various information in the storage 15 and the like. The information storage management unit 41, for example, as shown in FIG. 2, a user information table 411 that manages information about users of the live video distribution service, a distribution management table 412 that manages information about distribution of individual live videos, A role management table 413 that manages information about roles given to viewers.

The basic function control unit 43 of the video distribution server 10 executes various processes related to control of basic functions of the live video distribution service. For example, the basic function control unit 43 transmits screen data or control data of various screens related to the basic function to the user terminal 30, and responds to an operation input by the user via the screen displayed on the user terminal 30. Then, the screen data or the control data according to the result of the process is transmitted to the user terminal 30. The basic functions controlled by the basic function control unit 43 include, for example, login processing (user authentication), charging control, user management (for example, updating the user information table 411), and the like.

The video distribution control unit 45 of the video distribution server 10 executes various processes related to control of live video distribution. For example, the video delivery control unit 45 is configured to deliver the live video provided by the distributor to a plurality of viewers. For example, the moving image distribution control unit 45 receives a live moving image transmitted from the user terminal 30 of the distributor (hereinafter, may be referred to as “distributor terminal 30”), and views the live moving image by a plurality of viewers. To each user terminal 30 (hereinafter, may be referred to as "viewer terminal 30"). The live video is composed of, for example, an image input via the camera of the distributor terminal 30 and a voice input via a microphone. Distribution of such a live moving image may be performed by a streaming method using a protocol such as HTTP Live Streaming (HLS).

In the present embodiment, the moving image distribution control unit 45 is configured to receive an item input by a viewer while a live moving image is being distributed. The input item is presented to the distributor and other viewers, for example. For example, the video distribution control unit 45 presents the live video to the viewer via the viewer screen displayed on each viewer terminal 30, and displays the items input by one viewer via the screen. It is configured to be displayed on the screen of each viewer terminal 30 and the screen for the distributor displayed on the distributor terminal 30 (for example, to be displayed on a live video). Displaying an item includes addition of effect effects (image/sound effect) according to the type of item.

In addition, the video delivery control unit 45 gives the viewer a predetermined role associated with the distributor, and can input only to the live video provided by the distributor with the addition of the predetermined role. The dedicated item is configured to be given to the viewer. For example, during distribution of a live video provided by a specific distributor, the video distribution control unit 45 responds to a request from a specific viewer who views the live video, and a predetermined correlation with the specific distributor. A role is given to the particular viewer, and a dedicated item that can be input only while the live video provided by the particular distributor is being viewed is given to the particular viewer. .. The information regarding the dedicated item held by the viewer is managed in, for example, the user information table 411 or the role management table 413.

As described above, the video distribution server 10 according to the present exemplary embodiment, when the viewer is given a predetermined role associated with the distributor, adds the dedicated item that can be input only to the live video of the distributor to the viewer. Therefore, the viewer having a predetermined role can be encouraged to view the live video of the distributor related to the role and to input the dedicated item during the viewing of the live video. As a result, the moving image distribution server 10 supports the lively distribution of live moving images.

In the present embodiment, when a predetermined role is given to a viewer, a predetermined value held by the viewer (for example, virtual items, coins, points, etc. are included) may be consumed. good. The predetermined value can also be said to be a consideration for a dedicated item given together with a predetermined role. For example, the video distribution control unit 45 consumes a predetermined value held by the viewer in accordance with the grant to the viewer of a predetermined role, and when the viewer inputs an item, Do not consume the specified value held by the viewer with the input of the dedicated item, but consume the specified value held by the viewer with the input of the general item different from the dedicated item by the viewer Is composed of. That is, in the present embodiment, the items input during the delivery of the live video are a dedicated item that is given in advance with consideration given to a given role, and a general item that is paid when the input is made. And can be configured to include. Information regarding a predetermined value held by the viewer is managed in the user information table 411, for example. In such a configuration, a viewer having a predetermined role consumes a predetermined value in advance and obtains a dedicated item, so that the use of the dedicated item (input while viewing a live video) is further promoted. It

Further, the moving image distribution control unit 45 may be configured to increase the predetermined parameter associated with the distributor in response to the input of the dedicated item or the general item by the viewer. The predetermined parameter can also be referred to as a parameter (point, etc.) for evaluating the distributor, and various parameters other than the number of input items (for example, the number of comments/likes input, the number of viewers, It may be configured to increase based on delivery time, etc.). In such a configuration, the above-mentioned predetermined parameter increases at the timing of using the dedicated item, not at the timing of obtaining the dedicated item (for example, the timing of consuming the price). Promote use (input).

Further, the video distribution control unit 45 can be configured to present the live video to the viewer via a predetermined screen when the live video is distributed, and the predetermined screen views the live video. The viewer display area is configured to display a plurality of viewers, and the viewer display area is prioritized by a viewer having a predetermined role as compared with a viewer having no predetermined role. Can be configured as follows. For example, the viewer display area is configured such that the order of the viewers having a predetermined role is higher than the order of the viewers having no predetermined role, and as a result, the viewer having the predetermined role is viewed. Is displayed in the initial state (without switching by flick operation/slide operation, etc.). Further, for example, the viewer display area is configured so that a viewer having a predetermined role is displayed with a predetermined decoration that stands out. Such a configuration may give a special feeling to a viewer having a predetermined role, and as a result, may facilitate the viewer to acquire the predetermined role.

In addition, the moving image distribution control unit 45 may be configured to receive a comment input by a viewer during distribution of a live moving image. The input comment is presented to the distributor and other viewers, for example. In this case, the predetermined screen for presenting the live video to the viewer is configured to have a comment display area for displaying the comment input by the viewer, and the comment display area has a predetermined role. The comments of the viewers having may be configured to be prioritized over the comments of the viewers who do not have a predetermined role. For example, the comment display area is configured such that the comment of a viewer having a predetermined role has a longer display time as compared with the comment of a viewer who does not have the predetermined role, or is conspicuous. It is configured to be displayed with a predetermined decoration. Such a configuration can give a special feeling to a viewer having a predetermined role, and as a result, facilitates the viewer to obtain the predetermined role.

In the present embodiment, the predetermined role can be configured to be effective only in the specific period, and in this case, the exclusive item given along with the predetermined role is also only in the specific period. It can be configured to be enterable. For example, the video distribution control unit 45 gives a predetermined role in response to a request from a viewer during the distribution of a live video provided by a distributor participating in an event in which the specific period is set. Can be configured as follows. The event is configured, for example, as an event in which a plurality of distributors compete for ranking, and when a distributor applies for participation in a specific event, the distribution status (distribution time, distribution time, The number of viewers, the number of items input, the number of comments/likes input, etc.) are aggregated and the ranking is set. In such a configuration, the predetermined role and the validity period of the dedicated item are limited to a specific period such as an event, so that their rarity value is improved, and as a result, the viewer obtains the role and the dedicated item. Use of items is promoted.

In addition, the moving image distribution control unit 45 selectively gives one of the plurality of roles to the viewer, and along with the assignment of the role, the dedicated item based on the type of the role is given to the viewer. It can be configured to apply. That is, the moving image distribution control unit 45 may be configured to add the first exclusive item with the assignment of the first role, and add the second exclusive item with the assignment of the second role. .. For example, the first and second dedicated items are configured to have different prices. Such a configuration increases the variety of roles and exclusive items given to the viewer, and as a result, it is possible to deal with various viewers who have different enthusiasm for the support of the distributor.

Next, a specific example of the moving image distribution server 10 of this embodiment having such a function will be described. FIG. 3 illustrates information managed in the user information table 411 in this example. The user information table 411 manages information about users of the live video distribution service and, as shown in the figure, is associated with a “user account” that identifies an individual user, and includes “basic information including an account name, age, sex, and the like”. ], "Distribution history information" that is information about the distribution history of live videos, "Viewing history information" that is information about the viewing history of live videos distributed by other users, and information about other users that this user follows. “Follow user information”, “Follower information” that is information about other users (followers) who follow this user, “Rank” that indicates the rank of the user as a distributor, and rank up/down is determined. “Rank meter value”, which is a parameter value for this, “Coin possession number”, which indicates the number of virtual coins possessed in the live video distribution service, “Diamond possession number” which also indicates the number of virtual diamond possessions, It manages information such as "participating event information", which is information about the event for which you have applied for participation as a distributor.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the “rank” of the distributor in this example. As shown in the figure, in this example, there are six rank zones of “S”, “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” and “E”, and “S”, “A”, “ Each of the five rank bands “B”, “C”, and “D” has three ranks (for example, “S+”, “S”, and “S−” are indicated by a “+” in the alphabet indicating the rank band). Is added, a rank of the alphabet only, and a rank of “−” added to the alphabet). The rank band of "E" is composed of one rank "E". That is, in this example, there are 16 stages (3×5+1=16) of ranks.

Further, in the rank zone, the "S" side is the highest and the "E" side is the lowest. Further, among the ranks in the same rank band, the "+" side is the highest rank and the "-" side is the lowest rank. In this example, the user rank is set to "D-" as an initial value.

FIG. 5 illustrates information managed in the distribution management table 412 in this example. The distribution management table 412 manages information related to distribution of individual live moving images, and as shown in the figure, is associated with a “distribution ID” that identifies individual distribution, and identifies a distributor of this distribution “distributor user”. "Account", "delivery date and time", "delivery time" indicating the duration of delivery, "viewer number (current value and maximum value)", "comment number" which is the number of comments input by the viewer, viewer “Like number”, which is the number of “likes” input by, “Item points” that are added according to the item input by the viewer, “Distribution point” that is the point given to this distribution Manage information such as.

FIG. 6 illustrates information managed in the role management table 413 in this example. The role management table 413 manages information about roles given to viewers, and as shown in the figure, a combination of a “distributor user account” that identifies a distributor and a “viewer user account” that identifies a viewer. Correspondingly, as the role for the corresponding distributor, the “role” in which the corresponding viewer is appointed, and the corresponding item of the Mega Knight exclusive item that is one of the exclusive items that can be input only to the live video of the distributor. "The number of exclusive items for exclusive use of Mega Night", which is the number of items held by the viewer, "The number of items for exclusive use of night", which is the number of items for exclusive use of the night, which is also one of the exclusive items, is also one of the dedicated items. It manages information such as "the number of items held for exclusive use of mini night", which is the number of items owned by the viewer of the item for exclusive use of certain mini night. In this example, the role is set to a value corresponding to any of "Mega Night", "Night", and "Mini Night". As will be described later in detail, Mega Knight exclusive items are exclusive items that are given to viewers when they are appointed to Mega Night, and night exclusive items are exclusive items that are given to viewers when they are appointed to Night. Yes, the mini night dedicated item is a dedicated item given to the viewer according to the appointment to the mini night.

FIG. 7 exemplifies the top screen 60 of the live video distribution service. As shown in the figure, the screen 60 includes a filter area 62 displaying “follow”, “popular” and “all”, a list display area 64 displaying a list of live videos currently being distributed, and “distribution”. The distribution start button 66 is displayed.

The filter area 62 is an area for setting filtering for a live video being distributed which is displayed in the list display area 64. Specifically, when “follow” is selected in the filter area 62, the live videos displayed as a list in the list display area 64 are narrowed down to the live videos of other users that the user is following. Similarly, when “Popularity” is selected in the filter area 62, the live videos displayed as a list in the list display area 64 are the live videos extracted according to a predetermined extraction condition for extracting popular videos (for example, , And the number of viewers (current value) is narrowed down to a live video or the like that is equal to or more than a threshold value. When “all” is selected in the filter area 62, all live videos that are being distributed without filtering are subject to list display.

In the list display area 64, a plurality of individual display areas 641 each displaying information regarding an individual live moving image are arranged in two columns. The individual display area 641 displays, for example, a still image preset by the distributor of the live video, the distributor's account name, the number of viewers (current value), and the like. The list display area 64 is configured such that the displayed individual display area 641 is switched by a flick operation/slide operation in the vertical direction.

The distribution start button 66 is an object for the user to start distribution of a live video as a distributor. When the distribution start button 66 is selected by the user, distribution of the live video is started, and specifically, an image input via the camera of the user terminal 30 and also a microphone of the user terminal 30. The transmission of the moving image composed of the input voice to the server 10 is started. In addition, a new record is created in the distribution management table 412 in response to the start of distribution of the live video. It should be noted that the user can also select the radio distribution that does not include the video (the image input via the camera of the user terminal 30) when starting the distribution of the live moving image.

FIG. 8 illustrates a distributor screen 70 displayed on the distributor terminal 30 in response to the selection of the distribution start button 66 (that is, the start of distribution of a live video). The screen 70 includes a moving image display area 71 corresponding to the entire screen, a basic information display area 721 located in the upper left corner of the screen, a viewer display area 722 located in the upper right corner of the screen, and action information located in the lower left corner of the screen. It has a display area 73 and a circular delivery stop button 76 located at the center of the lower end of the screen.

In the moving image display area 71, a live moving image to be distributed, that is, an image input via the camera of the distributor terminal 30 is displayed. Since the distributor usually shoots the distributor himself/herself via the in-camera of the distributor terminal 30, the distributor itself is included in the live video to be distributed. In the case of radio distribution, a predetermined image (still image or moving image) is displayed in the area 71.

The basic information display area 721 displays basic information of this distribution, and specifically, distributor information (profile image, etc.), the number of viewers (current value) of this distribution, and the viewers for this distribution. Displays the number of likes, etc. entered by.

The viewer display area 722 displays a list of a plurality of viewers who are viewing this distribution, and specifically displays the profile images of the plurality of viewers side by side. The area 722 is configured so that the displayed viewer is switched by a flick operation/slide operation in the left-right direction.

The action information display area 73 displays information about actions performed by the viewer, and specifically, in the area 73, a plurality of action objects 731 each corresponding to an individual action are arranged in the vertical direction. To be done. The action information display area 73 is configured such that, when a new action is performed by the viewer, the corresponding action object 731 is added to the lower side and the existing action object 731 is moved upward in order. The action information display area 73 is configured such that the displayed action object 731 is switched by a flick operation/slide operation in the vertical direction. Actions by the viewer displayed in the action information display area 73 include entry into the room (start of viewing), input of “like”, input of comment, and input of item.

The distribution stop button 76 is an object for the distributor to stop the distribution of the live video. When the distribution stop button 76 is selected by the distributor, distribution of the live video (transmission of the live video from the distributor terminal 30 to the server 10) is stopped.

FIG. 9 illustrates a viewer screen 80 displayed on the viewer terminal 30. For example, when a viewer selects an arbitrary live video via the list display area 64 of the top screen 60, a viewer screen 80 for viewing the selected live video is displayed on the viewer terminal 30. .. As shown in the figure, the screen 80 has a moving image display area 81, a basic information display area 821, a viewer display area 822, and an action information display area 83, like the distributor screen 70 described above. Further, the viewer screen 80 has a comment input area 84, a “like” button 85 with a heart mark, and an item input button 86 with a present symbol displayed at the lower end of the screen. In addition, the viewer screen 80 has a castle object 87 having the appearance of a castle below the viewer display area 822 in the upper right corner of the screen. The castle object 87 is displayed when the distributor is participating in any of the events (when the current date and time is within the holding period of the event for which the distributor applies for participation).

The comment input area 84 is an area for the viewer to input a comment. When the viewer inputs a comment via the area 84, action objects 731 and 831 corresponding to the input comment are displayed on the distributor screen 70 of the distributor terminal 30 and the viewer screen 80 of each viewer terminal 30. It is added to the respective action information display areas 73 and 83. In the action objects 731 and 831 corresponding to the comment, the comment itself (text) is displayed together with the account name of the viewer who has input the comment. When a comment is input, the number of comments in the distribution management table 412 is updated (1 is added).

The like button 85 is an object for the viewer to input “like” to the distributor. When the viewer selects the button 85, “Like” is input, and action objects 731 and 831 corresponding to “Like” are added to the action information display areas 73 and 83. In the action objects 731 and 831 corresponding to “Like”, a text indicating that “Like” has been performed is displayed together with the account name of the viewer who inputs “Like”. Further, when “Like” is input, a predetermined image effect (for example, an animation effect in which a heart-shaped object is displayed so as to flow from the lower side to the upper side of the screen) is displayed in the moving image display areas 71 and 81. Is added. When “Like” is input, the “Like” of the distribution management table 412 is updated (1 is added).

The item input button 86 is an object for the viewer to input an item. When the viewer selects the button 86, the item selection screen 200 illustrated in FIG. 10 is displayed over the viewer screen 80. As shown in the figure, the screen 200 displays a list of a plurality of individual display areas 2021 each of which displays information about an item. The individual display area 2021 displays an image corresponding to an item and the number of coins required to input the item.

In this example, a plurality of general items that can be input by the viewer are set in advance, and the number of coins as the price (value) is set in advance for each general item. The item selection screen 200 displays a list of a plurality of general items that can be input. When the viewer selects any general item via the item selection screen 200, the selected general item is input.

When a general item is input, action objects 731 and 831 corresponding to the input of the general item are added to the action information display areas 73 and 83. In the action objects 731 and 831 corresponding to the input of the general item, the name of the input item is displayed together with the account name of the viewer who input the item. When a general item is input, a predetermined effect (image/sound effect) corresponding to the input item is added to the moving image display areas 71 and 81. When a general item is input, item points corresponding to the number of coins of the input item (for example, the greater the number of coins, the more points) are given to this distribution, and in the distribution management table 412. , Will be added to the corresponding delivery item points. When a general item is input, the number of coins of the input item is subtracted from the number of coins held by the corresponding user (viewer who has input the item) in the user information table 411. That is, the general item is paid for (purchased) at the time of input (when used).

The castle object 87 is an object for the viewer to assume a role for this distributor. When the object 87 is selected by the viewer, the role information display screen 90 illustrated in FIG. 11 is displayed so as to be superimposed on the viewer screen 80. The screen 90 is, as shown in the figure, a meganight display area 911 that displays a list of viewers who are inaugurated as a meganight of this distributor, and a night display that displays a list of viewers that are inaugurated as a night of this distributor. A region 912, a mini-night display region 913 that displays a list of viewers who are inaugurated as the mini-night of this distributor, a mega-night invocation button 921 that is displayed as "become a mega-night", and "become a night" It has a night inauguration button 922 and a mini night inauguration button 923 displayed as "become a mini night".

Areas 911 to 913 display the profile images of the viewers who are assigned to the corresponding types of roles side by side, and the viewers displayed can be switched by a flick operation/slide operation in the left/right direction. Is configured. When a profile image of any viewer is selected in these areas 911 to 913, the profile screen of the corresponding viewer is displayed. In this example, the number of viewers that can be assigned to each role is not limited, but in other examples of the present embodiment, at least some of the roles can be limited to the number of viewers that can be assigned to each role.

Buttons 921 to 923 are objects for the viewer to assume the role of the corresponding type. FIG. 12 exemplifies a role appointment confirmation screen 210 displayed in place of the role information display screen 90 in response to the selection of the meganight appointment button 921. As shown in the figure, the screen 210 displays the number of coins (55555 coins in the example of FIG. 12) consumed to assume the corresponding role (meganite in the example of FIG. 12) and the corresponding role. Information regarding exclusive items (five exclusive items for mega knights in the example of FIG. 12) that can be acquired with the appointment of the user, and a confirmation button 212 and a cancel button 214 displayed as “be incumbent”. Have. The information about the dedicated item includes the expiration date of the dedicated item. The expiration date is the end date and time (end point of the holding period) of the event in which the distributor is participating.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the correspondence relationship between the role of taking office, the number of coins consumed, and the dedicated item provided in this example. As shown in the figure, in this example, 55555 coins are required for the viewer to assume the position of Mega Knight, and five exclusive items for Mega Knight are provided according to the assumption of the position in Mega Knight. In addition, the viewer needs 11111 coins to become a knight, and four night-only items are given according to the employment as a night. In addition, the viewer needs 3333 coins to take office as a mini night, and three mini night dedicated items are given in accordance with the appointment as a mini night. As described above, the three types of roles differ in the number of coins required to take office and the dedicated items to be given. In addition, it can be said that among the three types of roles, the highest-ranking role is meganite, the second-ranking role is knight, and the lowest-ranking role is mini-knight.

When the confirm button 212 on the role appointment confirmation screen 210 is selected by the viewer, the viewer assumes the role. The number of coins corresponding to the type of role is consumed according to the role assumed, and the corresponding number of coins is subtracted from the number of coins held by the corresponding user (viewer who has assumed the role) in the user information table 411. To be In addition, a dedicated item corresponding to the type of role is given according to the appointment to the role. The role that has been appointed and the type and quantity of the dedicated item that has been given are registered in the role management table 413.

By assuming one of the roles, the viewer can input the acquired exclusive item. FIG. 14 exemplifies the item selection screen 200 when the viewer is in charge of the mini night. As shown in the figure, the item selection screen 200 in the case of assuming one of the roles has a first display area 202 on the upper side that displays information about general items and a second display area 202 on the lower side that displays information about dedicated items. It is divided into a display area 204.

The first display area 202 displays a list of a plurality of individual display areas 2021 each of which displays information about general items. The individual display area 2021 displays an image corresponding to an item and the number of coins required to input the item, as described above.

The second display area 204 displays a list of a plurality of individual display areas 2041 each of which displays information regarding a dedicated item. The number of individual display areas 2041 displayed in the second display area 204 corresponds to the number of assigned dedicated items. That is, one individual display area 2041 in the second display area 204 corresponds to one dedicated item held by the viewer.

When the viewer selects the individual display area 2041 of the second display area 204, the corresponding dedicated item is input. When the dedicated item is input, the action objects 731 and 831 corresponding to the input of the item are added to the action information display areas 73 and 83 as in the case where the general item is input, and the action objects 731 and 831 are added to the action objects 731 and 831. Displays the name of the input item together with the account name of the viewer who input the item. Further, when a dedicated item is input, a predetermined effect effect (image/sound effect) corresponding to the input item is added to the moving image display areas 71 and 81, as in the case where a general item is input. Also, when a dedicated item is input, item points corresponding to the number of coins of the input item (for example, the more coins there are, the more points there are), as in the case of inputting general items. Are added to the corresponding distribution item points in the distribution management table 412.

Here, the number of coins of the dedicated item used to calculate the item points is a value obtained by dividing the number of coins consumed when assuming the corresponding role by the number of assigned dedicated items. Specifically, the number of coins for the item dedicated to Mega Night is 11111 (=55555/5) coins, and the number of coins for the item dedicated to Night is 2777 (≈11111÷4) coins, the number of coins for the item dedicated to mini night. Is a 1111 (=3333/3) coin. Note that when a dedicated item is input, unlike the case where a general item is input, coins are not consumed (the number of coins held in the user information table 411 is updated). When a dedicated item is input, in the role management table 413, the number of dedicated items of the corresponding type of the corresponding combination of the distributor and the viewer (the number of exclusive items for exclusive use of mega knight, the number of exclusive items for night, or , Mini Knight exclusive item possession) is updated (1 is subtracted).

FIG. 15 illustrates the item selection screen 200 in a state after one dedicated item has been input (used) from the state of FIG. 14. In this case, as illustrated, in the individual display area 2041 at the left end of the three individual display areas 2041 in the second display area 204, the input object 2041A displayed as “input completed” is arranged. The individual display area 2041 in which the object 2041A is arranged cannot be selected. That is, the second display area 204 in the state of FIG. 15 is configured so that the remaining two individual display areas 2041 can be selected (the remaining two dedicated items can be input).

In this way, the viewer can input the acquired exclusive item when he/she assumes any role. Further, when one of the roles is assumed, the viewer is preferentially displayed in the viewer display areas 722 and 822 of the viewer screen 70 and the distributor screen 80. Specifically, the regions 722 and 822 are configured such that the profile images of a plurality of viewers are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. ) Is placed on the side. More specifically, the viewer display areas 722 and 822 are, in order from the top (left end) side, viewers who are appointed as mega nights, viewers who are appointed as nights, and viewers who are appointed as mini nights. , And a viewer who has no role is displayed. Furthermore, the profile image of the viewer who has a role is decorated according to the type of role he is in charge of (for example, the addition of an icon according to the type of role). The order of arrangement of a plurality of viewers who have the same type of role and the order of arrangement of a plurality of viewers who do not have a role are set according to a predetermined rule. The items are set so that the contributions to the item points are in descending order. The viewer display areas 722 and 822 are configured so that the viewers displayed can be switched by a flick operation/slide operation in the left/right direction.

As described above, when the viewer assumes any role, the viewer is preferentially displayed in the viewer display areas 722 and 822. Further, when one of the roles is assumed, the comment of the viewer is preferentially displayed in the action information display areas 73 and 83 of the viewer screen 70 and the distributor screen 80. Specifically, when a viewer who has a role inputs a comment, the action objects 731 and 831 added to the action information display areas 73 and 83 are decorated according to the type of the role they are assigned (for example, An icon is added according to the type of role).

As described above, in this example, the viewer who has been assigned to any of the roles can input the dedicated item, is preferentially displayed in the viewer display areas 722 and 822, and the input comment is displayed in the action information display area. Priority display at 73 and 83. It should be noted that a predetermined effect (image/sound effect) may be added to the moving image display areas 71 and 81 depending on the appointment to the role.

In this example, the viewer can repeatedly assume the same or different types of roles for one distributor. In this case, each time one of the roles is assumed, a corresponding amount of coins are consumed and a corresponding dedicated item is given. In this case, the role of the viewer may be overwritten by the role that has recently been appointed, or the highest-ranked role among a plurality of roles that have been repeatedly appointed may be set.

Further, in this example, the assumed role is canceled according to the end of the event in which the distributor is participating. That is, when the end date and time of the event in which the distributor is participating has passed, the exclusive items cannot be input, and the above-described priority display in the viewer display areas 722 and 822 and the action information display areas 73 and 83 is also performed. Disappear.

When the distributor selects the distribution stop button 76 on the distributor screen 70, the distribution of the live video ends. When the delivery of the live video is completed, the server 10 sets a delivery point for the delivery. In this example, the distribution point is calculated based on the number of viewers (maximum value), the number of likes, the number of comments, and the item points. The distribution points are configured to increase as the number of viewers (maximum value), the number of likes, the number of comments, and the item points increase. The calculated distribution points are registered in the distribution management table 412.

Further, in this example, the rank of the day is determined (updated) based on the distribution points that the user acquired the day before. FIG. 16 is a flow diagram illustrating a process executed by the server 10 when updating the rank of each user. These processes are executed every day at midnight (for example, every day at 3:00 am).

First, the server 10 updates the rank meter value of each user as shown in the figure (step S300). FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the update rule of the rank meter value. As shown in the figure, in this example, the rank meter value changes based on the rank of the distribution point acquired by the user on the previous day within the rank band to which the user belongs. The distribution points acquired by the specific user on the previous day are calculated by referring to the distributor user account, the distribution date and time, and the distribution points in the distribution management table 412. When the user makes a plurality of distributions in one day, the distribution points acquired by the plurality of distributions are summed up.

Specifically, the update rule of the rank meter value is, as shown in FIG. 17, first, when the rank of the distribution points in the rank band is included in the top 10%, the fluctuation of the rank meter value is “+2”. (2 points increase). Similarly, when the rank is included in the top 11% to 30% (the remaining 20% obtained by removing the top 10% from the top 30%), the fluctuation is “+1”, and the rank is the middle 30% (the top 31). -60%), the fluctuation is "±0" (no increase/decrease), and the fluctuation when the rank is included in the lower 40% is "-1" (decrease by 1 point). In addition, when the delivery on the previous day is not performed, the fluctuation of the rank meter value is "-1" regardless of the rank in the rank band.

In step S300, the rank meter value of each user is updated according to the update rule illustrated in FIG. If the rank meter value is negative and the fluctuation of the rank meter value this time is increased (specifically, +2 or +1), the rank meter value is cleared to 0 and then increased. You may allow it. That is, for example, when the current fluctuation of the user whose rank meter value is “−1” is “+2”, the rank meter value is increased to 2 after being cleared to 0, and the rank meter value after fluctuation is It becomes "+2" (instead of "+1"). By doing so, even if the user has a negative rank meter value (for example, a user having a low distribution frequency), the rank meter value can be increased at a stretch, so that distribution of the live video is promoted.

After updating the rank meter value of each user, the server 10 then updates the rank based on the updated rank meter value (step S310). FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the correspondence relationship between the rank update content and the required rank meter value. As shown in the figure, first, when rank-up is performed across rank bands (in other words, rank-up is performed from the highest rank in each rank band), the rank meter value required is +4. That is, the user belonging to the highest rank (for example, A+) in each rank band ranks up to the lowest rank (for example, S-) in the rank band immediately above when the rank meter value becomes +4. In addition, the rank meter value required when rank-up within the same rank band (in other words, rank-up from the middle rank or the lowest rank within each rank band) is +2. That is, a user who belongs to the middle rank or the lowest rank (for example, B or B-) in each rank band, when the rank meter value becomes +2, the user immediately above the rank (for example, B+ or B) in the same rank band. ) Rank up.

Similarly, as illustrated in FIG. 18, the rank meter value required when performing rank down within the same rank band (in other words, when performing rank down from the highest rank or the middle rank within each rank band) is -2. That is, a user who belongs to the highest rank or the middle rank (for example, B+ or B) in each rank band has a rank meter value of -2, and immediately below the rank (for example, B or B) in the same rank band. -) rank down. Further, the rank meter value required to rank down across rank bands is -6. That is, the user belonging to the lowest rank (for example, A−) in each rank band is downgraded to the highest rank (for example, B+) in the rank band immediately below when the rank meter value becomes −6. As described above, in this example, the absolute value of the required rank meter value for rank up/down across rank bands is larger than that for rank up/down within the same rank band. As a result, rapid rank up/down in a short period of time is suppressed.

In step S310, the rank is updated based on the rank meter value according to the correspondence relationship illustrated in FIG. The rank meter value of the user whose rank has been updated (the user whose rank has been increased/decreased) is cleared to zero.

FIG. 19 illustrates a rank meter object 100 that displays a user's rank meter value. The object 100 is arranged on, for example, a profile screen that displays the basic information of the user. As shown, the rank meter object 100 includes a needle object 102 having a needle-like shape and a scale object 104 having a C-shaped alphabet that opens downward. Below the needle object 102, the current rank of the user (“A rank” in the example of FIG. 19) is displayed. The needle object 102 is configured to swing (rotate) to the right when the rank meter value increases and swing to the left when the rank meter value decreases. The needle object 102 in FIG. 19 is in an upright state (pointing to the 12 o'clock direction), and corresponds to a state in which the rank meter value is 0. The needle object 102 inclines to the right as the rank meter value increases in the positive direction, and inclines to the left as the rank meter value decreases in the negative direction. A rank-up area 1041 corresponding to a rank meter value required for rank-up is set on the lower right side of the scale object 104, and a rank meter required for rank-down is also set on the lower left side of the scale object 104. A rank down area 1042 corresponding to the value is set. The user can grasp the current status of the rank meter value for rank up/down through the rank meter object 100.

In addition, in this example, a diagram that is a reward for the user as the distributor is given based on the distribution time and the rank (rank on the previous day) of the previous day. FIG. 20 is a flow diagram illustrating a process executed by the server 10 when a timetable is given to each distributor. These processes are executed at midnight every day, and are executed, for example, at a time (for example, midnight every day) prior to the process executed when updating the rank of each user illustrated in FIG. 16.

As shown in the figure, the server 10 first calculates the delivery time of each user on the previous day (step S400). The delivery time of the day before a specific user is specifically calculated by referring to the deliverer user account of the delivery management table 412 and the delivery date and time. When the user makes a plurality of distributions in one day, the distribution times of the plurality of distributions are summed up.

Then, the server 10 gives each user a timetable of a number based on the calculated delivery time and the reference timetable number (step S410). Specifically, the number of diamonds obtained by multiplying the calculated delivery time by the reference number of diamonds is given to each user. The reference timetable number is preset for each rank such that the higher the rank, the higher the reference timetable number, and the reference timetable number corresponding to the rank of each user on the day before is applied. When the timetable is given to the user, the number of timetables held in the user information table 411 is updated. In this example, diamonds can be exchanged for coins or real currencies.

In the above example, the period in which the viewer can assume the role is limited to a predetermined time (for example, 30 minutes before) the end date and time of the event in which the distributor is participating (end point of the holding period). May be. In this case, for example, if the predetermined time before the end date and time of the event is exceeded, the castle object 87 on the viewer screen 80 cannot be selected. In this way, it is possible to prevent an extremely short period of time from the appointment of any role to the end of the event and invalidation of the role.

Further, in the above-mentioned example, if the viewer owns an unused (uninput) exclusive item a predetermined time before the end date and time of the event (for example, 15 minutes before), the exclusive item is automatically May be (forced) input to. Or, if the event ends with the dedicated item unused, the operator of the live video distribution service will purchase the dedicated item (give the corresponding number of coins (refund)) Is also good. In this way, it is possible to prevent the dedicated item from being invalidated due to the end of the event while the dedicated item provided with the role invocation is unused.

Further, in the above-described example, a predetermined effect (image/sound effect) is a moving image through a predetermined operation input by the distributor in response to the role of the viewer and/or the input of the dedicated item. It may be added to the display areas 71 and 81. The time range in which the predetermined operation input can be executed may be limited within a predetermined time range from the appointment of a role or the input of a dedicated item. In this way, communication between the distributor and the viewer can be activated in response to the appointment/dedicated item input to the role.

The video distribution server 10 of the present exemplary embodiment described above is input only to the live video of the distributor in accordance with the granting to the viewer of a predetermined role (meganight, night, or mini night) associated with the distributor. Since a possible exclusive item is given to the viewer, the viewer having a predetermined role can watch the live video of the distributor related to the role, and input of the dedicated item while watching the live video. Can be encouraged. As a result, the moving image distribution server 10 supports the lively distribution of live moving images.

The processes and procedures described in this specification are implemented by software, hardware, or any combination thereof, other than those explicitly described. For example, the processes and procedures described in this specification are realized by mounting a logic corresponding to the processes and procedures on a medium such as an integrated circuit, a volatile memory, a nonvolatile memory, and a magnetic disk. Further, the processes and procedures described in this specification can be implemented as a computer program corresponding to the processes and procedures, and can be executed by various computers.

Even though it is stated that the processes and procedures described herein are performed by a single device, software, component, module, such process or procedure may be implemented by multiple devices, multiple software, multiple software. Components and/or modules. Also, the software and hardware elements described herein may be implemented by integrating them into fewer components or breaking them down into more components.

In the present specification, when the constituent elements of the invention are described as either a singular or plural, or even when the constituent elements are described without being limited to either a singular or plural, in the case where they are to be separately understood in context. Except for the above, the constituent may be singular or plural.

10 video distribution server 11 computer processor 15 storage (storage device)
20 communication network 30 user terminal 41 information storage management unit 43 basic function control unit 45 video distribution control unit 60 top screen 70 distributor screen 722 viewer display area 73 action information display area (comment display area)
80 Viewer screen (predetermined screen)
822 Viewer display area 83 Action information display area (comment display area)
87 Castle Object 90 Role Information Display Screen 100 Rank Meter Object 200 Item Selection Screen 210 Role Invocation Confirmation Screen

Claims (9)

A system for delivering live video, comprising one or more computer processors, comprising:
The one or more computer processors are responsive to execution of readable instructions
The process of distributing the live video provided by the distributor to multiple viewers,
During the delivery of live video, the process of accepting the input of items by the viewer,
Performing a process of giving the viewer a predetermined role that is associated with the distributor and is valid only in a specific period ,
Process, with the application to the particular viewer of the predetermined roles associated with a particular distributor, can be input only to live video of the specific distributor is provided to impart a predetermined role the look-containing to grant only the only items that can be input in a specific time period with respect to the particular viewer with,
The process of accepting the input of the item includes automatically inputting the unused dedicated item at a predetermined timing before the specific period ends.
system. The process of assigning the predetermined role includes consuming a predetermined value held by the specific viewer along with the assignment of the predetermined role to the specific viewer,
The process of accepting the input of the item does not consume the predetermined value held by the specific viewer with the input of the dedicated item by the specific viewer, while the exclusive item by the specific viewer is used. Includes consuming the predetermined value held by the specific viewer with the input of different general items,
The system of claim 1. The process of accepting the input of the item includes increasing a predetermined parameter associated with the distributor in response to the input of the dedicated item or the general item by the viewer,
The system of claim 2 . The process of delivering the live video includes presenting the live video to a viewer via a predetermined screen,
The predetermined screen is configured to have a viewer display area for displaying a plurality of viewers who watch a live video,
The viewer display area is configured such that a viewer having the predetermined role is prioritized as compared with a viewer having no predetermined role.
The system according to claim 1. The one or more computer processors further execute a process of accepting a comment input by a viewer during distribution of a live video,
The process of delivering the live video includes presenting the live video to a viewer via a predetermined screen,
The predetermined screen is configured to have a comment display area for displaying a comment input by a viewer,
The comment display area is configured such that the comment of the viewer having the predetermined role is prioritized in comparison with the comment of the viewer having no predetermined role.
The system according to claim 1. The process of assigning the predetermined role is performed by assigning the predetermined role in response to a request from a viewer while a live video provided by a distributor participating in an event in which the specific period is set is being distributed. Including granting,
The system according to claim 1 . The process of assigning the predetermined role includes assigning the first exclusive item with the assignment of the first role, and adding the second exclusive item with the assignment of the second role.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 6 . A method for delivering a live video, performed by one or more computers, comprising:
Distributing the live video provided by the distributor to multiple viewers,
During the delivery of the live video, the process of accepting the input of items by the viewer,
A step of granting the viewer a predetermined role that is associated with the distributor and is valid only in a specific period ,
Applying a predetermined role, along with the application to the particular viewer of the predetermined roles associated with a particular distributor, it can be input only to live video of the specific distributor provided the look-containing to grant only the only items that can be input in a specific time period with respect to the particular viewer with,
The step of accepting the input of the item includes automatically inputting the unused dedicated item at a predetermined timing before the specific period ends,
Method. A program for delivering live video,
One or more computers, depending on which they are executed,
The process of distributing the live video provided by the distributor to multiple viewers,
During the delivery of live video, the process of accepting the input of items by the viewer,
Performing a process of giving the viewer a predetermined role that is associated with the distributor and is valid only in a specific period ,
Process, with the application to the particular viewer of the predetermined roles associated with a particular distributor, can be input only to live video of the specific distributor is provided to impart a predetermined role the look-containing to grant only the only items that can be input in a specific time period with respect to the particular viewer with,
The process of accepting the input of the item includes automatically inputting the unused dedicated item at a predetermined timing before the specific period ends.
program.

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