JP6790203B1 - Computer programs, server devices, terminal devices and methods - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a computer program, a terminal device, a server device and a method capable of giving a viewing user a feeling of participating in a game. SOLUTION: A first video including an animation of a first avatar object of a distribution user generated based on operation data related to the operation of the distribution user, and operation data related to an operation of the distribution user using a received web page. The second video related to the game generated based on the above is distributed to the terminal device of the viewing user via the communication line, and to the distribution user generated by the operation of the viewing user who views the second video. Gift information indicating that a gift is to be given is received from the terminal device of the viewing user via a communication line, and a plurality of game objects set based on the gift information are integrated according to the total number of the plurality of game objects. The second moving image displayed in the above direction is distributed to the terminal device of the viewing user via the communication line. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

The technology disclosed in this application relates to a computer program, a server device, a terminal device, and a method used for distributing a video about a game from a terminal device of a distribution user to a terminal device of a viewing user.

A service called mirrativ (Non-Patent Document 1) is known as a service used for distributing a moving image related to a game from a terminal device of a distribution user to a terminal device of a viewing user.

In this service, the distribution user uses the terminal device to generate a video including an avatar animation generated based on the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user and the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user. It is possible to distribute a video related to the game to the terminal devices of a plurality of viewing users. The entire non-patent document 1 is incorporated in the present specification by citation.

"Mirrativ", [online], August 16, 2019, Mirrativ, Inc., [Search August 26, 2019], Internet (https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/mirrativ) -Mirrativ-Easy game distribution on smartphone / id1028944599)

In the above service, each viewing user can exchange comments with the distribution user, and can also give a gift to the distribution user. However, the comments and gifts transmitted by each viewing user to the distribution user in this way do not affect the elements used in the game played and distributed by the distribution user, such as game objects or parameters. Therefore, it is difficult for each viewing user to feel that he / she is participating in the game when viewing the video related to the game distributed by the distribution user.

Therefore, the technology disclosed in the present application provides a computer program, a terminal device, a server device, and a method capable of giving a viewing user the feeling of participating in a game.

The computer program according to one aspect is "a first moving image including an animation of a first avatar object of the distribution user generated based on operation data related to the operation of the distribution user by being executed by at least one processor. , And, using the received web page, the second moving image related to the game generated based on the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user is distributed to the terminal device of the viewing user via the communication line, and the first The gift information generated by the operation of the viewing user who watches the video of 2 and indicating that the gift is given to the distribution user is received from the terminal device of the viewing user via the communication line, and the gift information is received. The second moving image, in which a plurality of game objects set based on the above are integrated and displayed according to the total number of the plurality of game objects, is directed to the terminal device of the viewing user via a communication line. It "makes the processor function so that it delivers."
A terminal device according to one aspect is "a first, comprising at least one processor, the processor comprising an animation of a first avatar object of the distribution user generated based on motion data relating to the operation of the distribution user. The video and the second video related to the game generated based on the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user using the received web page are distributed to the terminal device of the viewing user via the communication line. The gift information generated by the operation of the viewing user who watches the second video, indicating that the gift is to be given to the distribution user, is received from the terminal device of the viewing user via the communication line, and the gift is given. The second moving image, in which a plurality of game objects set based on information are integrated and displayed according to the total number of the plurality of game objects, is directed to the terminal device of the viewing user via a communication line. To deliver. "
The method according to one aspect is "a method executed by at least one processor that executes a computer-readable instruction, and is a first method of the distribution user generated based on operation data relating to the operation of the distribution user. The first video including the animation of the avatar object and the second video related to the game generated based on the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user using the received web page are viewed by the viewing user via the communication line. The terminal device of the viewing user provides gift information indicating that a gift is given to the distribution user generated by the operation of the viewing user who views the second moving image and the process of distributing the data to the terminal device. The second moving image, in which the process of receiving data from the user via a communication line and the plurality of game objects set based on the gift information are integrated and displayed according to the total number of the plurality of game objects, is displayed. It includes a step of delivering data to the terminal device of the viewing user via a communication line. "
A computer program according to another aspect is "a first, including an animation of a first avatar object of a delivery user, which is executed by at least one processor and generated based on motion data relating to the behavior of the delivery user. The video and the second video related to the game generated by the distribution user's terminal device based on the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user using the received web page are viewed by the viewing user's terminal device via the communication line. Gift information indicating that a gift is given to the distribution user generated by the operation of the viewing user who distributes the second video to the viewing user is transmitted from the terminal device of the viewing user via a communication line. The second item delivered by the terminal device of the distribution user, in which a plurality of game objects received and set based on the gift information are integrated and displayed in a manner according to the total number of the plurality of game objects. The processor is made to function so as to deliver the moving image to the terminal device of the viewing user via the communication line. "
The server device according to one aspect is "a first unit comprising at least one processor, the processor comprising an animation of the distribution user's first avatar object generated based on motion data relating to the distribution user's behavior. The video and the second video related to the game generated by the distribution user's terminal device based on the operation data related to the operation data of the distribution user using the received web page are viewed by the viewing user's terminal device via the communication line. Gift information indicating that a gift is to be given to the distribution user generated by the operation of the viewing user who distributes the second video to the viewing user is transmitted from the terminal device of the viewing user via a communication line. The second item delivered by the terminal device of the distribution user, in which a plurality of game objects received and set based on the gift information are integrated and displayed in a manner according to the total number of the plurality of game objects. The moving image is distributed to the terminal device of the viewing user via the communication line. "
A method according to another aspect is "a method executed by at least one processor that executes computer-readable instructions, the first of which is generated based on behavioral data about the behavior of the delivery user. The first video containing the animation of the avatar object and the second video about the game generated by the distribution user's terminal device based on the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user using the received web page. The process of distributing to the terminal device of the viewing user via the communication line and the gift information indicating that the gift is given to the distribution user generated by the operation of the viewing user who views the second moving image are provided. The process of receiving data from the terminal device of the viewing user via the communication line and the plurality of game objects set based on the gift information are integrated and displayed according to the total number of the plurality of game objects. It includes a step of distributing the second moving image distributed by the terminal device of the distribution user to the terminal device of the viewing user via a communication line. "
A server device according to another aspect is "a first, comprising at least one processor, the processor comprising an animation of the distribution user's first avatar object generated based on motion data relating to the distribution user's behavior. And the second video related to the game generated based on the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user using the received web page, is distributed to the terminal device of the viewing user via the communication line. A web page including a computer program is transmitted to the terminal device of the distribution user configured as described above via a communication line, and the computer program transmits the terminal device of the distribution user to the second. The gift information generated by the operation of the viewing user who watches the video is received from the viewing user's terminal device via a communication line to indicate that the gift is to be given to the distribution user, and the gift information is used. A plurality of game objects set based on the above function to generate the second moving image displayed in an integrated manner according to the total number of the plurality of game objects. "
A method according to another aspect is "a method executed by at least one processor that executes a computer-readable instruction, the first of which is generated based on behavioral data about the behavior of the delivery user. The first video including the animation of the avatar object of the user and the second video related to the game generated based on the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user using the received web page are viewed by the viewing user via the communication line. A step of transmitting a web page including a computer program to the terminal device of the distribution user configured to be distributed to the terminal device of the above is included via a communication line.
The viewing user is provided with gift information indicating that the computer program gives a gift to the distribution user generated by the operation of the viewing user who watches the second moving image on the terminal device of the distribution user. The second moving image received from the terminal device of the above via a communication line, and a plurality of game objects set based on the gift information are integrated and displayed according to the total number of the plurality of game objects. To generate, to function. "

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the moving image distribution system 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing an example of the hardware configuration of the terminal device 10 (server device 20) shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing an example of the function of the terminal device 10 shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing an example of the function of the server device 20 shown in FIG. FIG. 5A is a flow chart showing an example of the operation performed in the moving image distribution system 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 5B is a flow chart showing an example of the operation performed in the moving image distribution system 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing an example of a first moving image displayed on the display unit of the terminal device 10A shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing an example of a second moving image displayed on the display unit of the terminal device 10A shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing another example of the second moving image displayed on the display unit of the terminal device 10A shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a schematic view showing still another example of the second moving image displayed on the display unit of the terminal device 10A shown in FIG. FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing still another example of the second moving image displayed on the display unit of the terminal device 10A shown in FIG. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a method of selecting an avatar object of a viewing user displayed in a game executed by the terminal device 10 shown in FIG. FIG. 12A is a diagram showing an example of the first ranking information generated and displayed by the moving image distribution system 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 12B is a diagram showing another example of the first ranking information generated and displayed by the moving image distribution system 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 12C is a diagram showing still another example of the first ranking information generated and displayed by the moving image distribution system 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 13A is a diagram showing an example of the second ranking information generated and displayed by the moving image distribution system 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 13B is a diagram showing another example of the second ranking information generated and displayed by the moving image distribution system 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 13C is a diagram showing still another example of the second ranking information generated and displayed by the moving image distribution system 1 shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals are attached to common components in the drawings. It should also be noted that the components represented in one drawing may be omitted in another for convenience of explanation. Furthermore, it should be noted that the attached drawings are not always drawn to the correct scale.

1. 1. Configuration of Video Distribution System In the video distribution system disclosed in the present application, simply speaking, a user who performs distribution (hereinafter referred to as “distribution user”) uses the terminal device to perform an operation related to the operation of the distribution user. The first video including the animation of the first avatar object generated based on the data and the second video related to the game generated based on the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user are displayed via the communication line. , It is possible to distribute the video to the terminal device of the user who views the moving image (hereinafter referred to as "viewing user").

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the video distribution system according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the video distribution system 1 may include a plurality of terminal devices 10 connected to a communication line (not shown) and one or more server devices 20 connected to the communication line. it can. Each terminal device 10 is connected to one or more server devices 20 via a communication line (not shown).

1-1. Terminal device 10
The plurality of terminal devices 10 include one or more distribution user terminal devices 10 (here, terminal device 10A) and one or more viewing user terminal devices 10 (here, terminal devices 10B to 10D). , Can be included. Since each terminal device 10 has a common configuration, it can be used as either a terminal device for distributing a moving image (terminal device 10 of a distribution user) or a terminal device for viewing a moving image (terminal device 10 of a viewing user). It can also be.

When each terminal device 10 operates as a terminal device for distributing a moving image (terminal device of a distribution user), by executing the installed video distribution application, operation data related to the operation of the distribution user can be obtained. It is possible to transmit the first moving image including the animation of the virtual character (first avatar object) acquired and changed according to the acquired data to the server device 20 (distribution server system 20A) via the communication line. it can. Such a first moving image is a terminal device (a terminal device of a viewing user) for receiving a moving image, which executes an installed video viewing application by a server device 20 (distribution server system 20A) via a communication line. ) Delivered to 10.

Further, when each terminal device 10 operates as a terminal device of the distribution user, the installed web browser application can be executed by executing the browser function incorporated in the installed video distribution application and / or the installed web browser application. By executing this, a web page (HTML document) can be received from the server device 20 (web server device 20B), and the game program included in this web page can be executed. By executing this game program, each terminal device 10 can generate a second moving image in which at least one game object is operated based on the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user. The game object includes a game object including a virtual character (second avatar object) of the distribution user that operates based on the operation data.

Further, when each terminal device 10 operates as a terminal device of a distribution user, the server device 20 via a communication line is executed by executing the video distribution application for the second moving image generated in this way. It can be transmitted to (Distribution server system 20A). Such a second video is also a terminal device (viewing user's terminal) for receiving the video, which executes the installed video viewing application by the server device 20 (distribution server system 20A) via the communication line. Device) Delivered to 10.

Furthermore, when each terminal device 10 operates as a terminal device of a distribution user, by executing the above-mentioned video distribution application, a second video (distributed by the terminal device 10 of the distribution user) can be obtained. Gift information indicating that a gift is given to this distribution user from the terminal device 10 of the viewing user to be viewed via the server device 20 (distribution server system 20A), and / or a comment to this distribution user. You can receive comment information indicating that you want to send.

On the other hand, when each terminal device 10 operates as a terminal device for viewing a moving image (terminal device of a viewing user), the terminal device 10 of the distribution user can be used by executing the installed video viewing application. The delivered first moving image and / or the second moving image can be received via the server device 20 (distribution server system 20A).

Further, when each terminal device 10 operates as a terminal device of a viewing user, gift information indicating that a gift is given to the distribution user by executing a video viewing application and / or this Comment information indicating that a comment is to be transmitted to the distribution user can be transmitted to the terminal device of the distribution user via the server device 20 (distribution server system).

The above-mentioned video distribution application and video viewing application can be installed and executed in each terminal device 10 as one integrated application or as separate applications.

Each terminal device 10 is an arbitrary terminal device capable of performing such an operation, and includes, but is not limited to, a smartphone, a tablet, a mobile phone (feature phone), and / or a personal computer. Can be done.

1-2. Server device 20
In FIG. 1, as one or more server devices 20, the distribution server system 20A and the web server device 20B are shown as examples.

The distribution server system 20A distributes the first moving image and / or the second moving image transmitted by each terminal device (terminal device of each distribution user) 10 to each terminal device (terminal device of each viewing user) 10. be able to. Further, the distribution server system 20A provides gift information transmitted by each terminal device (terminal device of each viewing user) 10 indicating that a gift is given to a certain distribution user, and / or a certain distribution. Comment information indicating that the comment is to be transmitted to the user can be transmitted to the terminal device 10 of the distribution user.

In order to perform such an operation, the distribution server system 20A, in one embodiment, is connected to the distribution server device 20a, which is connected to each other via a communication line (including a wireless line and / or a wired line (not shown)). , A database (DB) server device 20b and a game API server device 20c can be included.

The distribution server device 20a can distribute the first moving image and / or the second moving image transmitted by the terminal device 10 of each distribution user to each terminal device 10. Further, the distribution server device 20a can store the gift information and / or the comment information transmitted by the terminal device 10 of each viewing user in the DB server device 20b.

The DB server device 20b stores the gift information and / or comment information received from the distribution server device 20a, reads the gift information and / comment information inquired by the game API server device 20c, and reads them into the game API server device 20c. Can be sent.

When the game API server device 20c receives an inquiry about gift information and / or comment information from the terminal device 10 of each distribution user, the game API server device 20c transmits the gift information and / or comment information to the terminal device 10 of the distribution user to the DB server device 20b. It can be read from and transmitted to the terminal device 10 of the distribution user.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, the distribution server system 20A has three server devices including a distribution server device 20a, a DB server device 20b, and a game API server device 20c for the purpose of distributing the load and the like. It is shown. However, at least one of these three server devices may be integrated with any of the remaining server devices.

Next, the web server device 20B can transmit a web page (HTML, for example, a document created according to HTML5) in which the game program is incorporated to the terminal device 10 of each distribution user who has accessed. This game program is executed by the terminal device 10 that has received and decoded the game, thereby transmitting the operation of executing the game and the game screen generated by the execution of the game to the distribution server system 20A (distribution server device 20a). Various operations related to video distribution, including operations to perform operations, operations to acquire gift information and / or comment information transmitted to the distribution user from the distribution server system 20A (game API server device 20c), and the like. It is to be executed by the device 10.

1-3. Communication line The communication line (not shown) can include, without limitation, a mobile phone network, a wireless LAN, a fixed telephone network, the Internet, an intranet and / or Ethernet (registered trademark) and the like.

2. 2. Hardware Configuration of Each Device Next, an example of the hardware configuration of each of the terminal device 10 and the server device 20 will be described.

2-1. Hardware Configuration of Terminal Device 10 A hardware configuration example of each terminal device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing an example of the hardware configuration of the terminal device 10 (server device 20) shown in FIG. 1. (Note that reference numerals in parentheses in FIG. 2 are as described later. It is described in relation to the server device 20.)

As shown in FIG. 2, each terminal device 10 mainly includes a central processing unit 11, a main storage device 12, an input / output interface device 13, an input device 14, an auxiliary storage device 15, and an output device 16. And can include. These devices are connected by a data bus and / or a control bus.

The central processing unit 11 is called a "CPU", which performs an operation on instructions and data stored in the main storage device 12 and stores the result of the operation in the main storage device 12. is there. Further, the central processing unit 11 can control the input device 14, the auxiliary storage device 15, the output device 16, and the like via the input / output interface device 13. The terminal device 10 can include one or more such central processing units 11.

The main storage device 12 is referred to as a "memory", and is an instruction received from the input device 14, the auxiliary storage device 15, and the communication line 30 (server device 20 or the like) via the input / output interface device 13. It stores the data and the calculation result of the central processing unit 11. The main storage device 12 can include RAM (random access memory), ROM (read-only memory) and / or flash memory without limitation.

The auxiliary storage device 15 is a storage device having a larger capacity than the main storage device 12. By storing the instructions and data (computer program) that constitute the above-mentioned specific application (video distribution application, video viewing application, etc.), web browser application, etc., and controlling them by the central processing device 11. Instructions and data (computer program) can be transmitted to the main storage device 12 via the input / output interface device 13. The auxiliary storage device 15 may include, without limitation, a magnetic disk device and / or an optical disk device and the like.

The input device 14 is a device that takes in data from the outside, and includes a touch panel, buttons, a keyboard, a mouse, and / or a sensor without limitation. As will be described later, the sensor may include, without limitation, a sensor including one or more cameras and / or one or more microphones and the like.

The output device 16 can include, but is not limited to, a display device, a touch panel, and / or a printer device.

In such a hardware configuration, the central processing unit 11 sequentially loads and loads the instructions and data (computer programs) that constitute a specific application stored in the auxiliary storage device 15 into the main storage device 12. The output device 16 is controlled via the input / output interface device 13 by calculating instructions and data, or another device (for example, the server device 20) is controlled via the input / output interface device 13 and the communication line 30. And other terminal devices 10 etc.), various information can be transmitted and received.

As a result, the terminal device 10 operates to deliver the first moving image and / or the second moving image by executing the installed specific application, and the other terminal device 10 causes the terminal device 10 to deliver the own terminal device 10. Actions required to receive the gift information and / or comment information sent to the address, actions required to receive the first video and / or second video delivered by the other terminal device 10, And / or, operations necessary for transmitting gift information and / or comment information to the other terminal device 10 (including various operations described in detail later) can be executed.

The terminal device 10 may include one or more microprocessors and / or a graphics processing unit (GPU) in place of the central processing unit 11 or together with the central processing unit 11.

2-2. Hardware Configuration of Server Device 20 A hardware configuration example of each server device 20 will be described with reference to FIG. The hardware configuration of each server device 20 (distribution server device 20a, DB server device 20b, game API server device 20c, and web server device 20B) is, for example, the same as the hardware configuration of each terminal device 10 described above. It can be used. Therefore, reference numerals for the components of each server device 20 are shown in parentheses in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 2, each server device 20 mainly includes a central processing unit 21, a main storage device 22, an input / output interface device 23, an input device 24, an auxiliary storage device 25, and an output device 26. And can include. These devices are connected by a data bus and / or a control bus.

The central processing unit 21, the main storage device 22, the input / output interface device 23, the input device 24, the auxiliary storage device 25, and the output device 26 are included in each of the terminal devices 10 described above, respectively. It can be substantially the same as the device 12, the input / output interface device 13, the input device 14, the auxiliary storage device 15, and the output device 16.

In such a hardware configuration, the central processing unit 21 sequentially loads and loads the instructions and data (computer programs) that constitute a specific application stored in the auxiliary storage device 25 into the main storage device 22. The output device 26 is controlled via the input / output interface device 23 by calculating instructions and data, or another device (for example, each terminal device) is controlled via the input / output interface device 23 and the communication line 30. Various information can be sent and received with (10 etc.).

As a result, the server device 20 operates the operation necessary for delivering the first moving image and / or the second moving image transmitted by the terminal device 10 of each distribution user to the terminal device 10 of each viewing user, and each viewing. Operations required for transmitting gift information and / or comment information transmitted by the user's terminal device 10 to the distribution user's terminal device 10 to the distribution user's terminal device 10 (various operations described in detail later). Can be performed).

The server device 20 may include one or more microprocessors and / or a graphics processing unit (GPU) in place of the central processing unit 21 or together with the central processing unit 21.

3. 3. Functions of Each Device Next, an example of the functions of each of the terminal device 10 and the server device 20 will be described.
3-1. Functions of Terminal Device 10 An example of the functions of the terminal device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing an example of the function of the terminal device 10 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the terminal device 10 mainly includes a first moving image generating unit 100, a second moving image generating unit 110, a communication unit 120, a display unit 130, a storage unit 140, and a user interface. A face unit 150, a gift processing unit 160, and a ranking processing unit 170 can be included.

(1) First video generator 100
The first moving image generation unit 100 can generate a first moving image including an animation of the first avatar object of the distribution user based on the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user. In order to realize this, the first moving image generation unit 100 can include, for example, an acquisition unit 102 (not shown) and a processing unit 104 (not shown).

The acquisition unit 102 acquires 1 or more first sensors 102a (not shown) for acquiring data on the face of the distribution user, and 1 or 1 or more for acquiring voice data on utterances and / or singing uttered by the distribution user. A second sensor 102b (not shown) beyond that can be included.

In a preferred embodiment, the first sensor 102a can include an RGB camera that captures visible light and a near-infrared camera that captures near-infrared light. As such a camera, for example, the one included in the True Depth camera of iPhone X (registered trademark) can be used. The second sensor 102b can include a microphone that records voice.

First, regarding the first sensor 102a, the acquisition unit 102 images the face of the distribution user using the first sensor 102a arranged close to the face of the distribution user. As a result, the acquisition unit 102 can generate data (for example, an MPEG file) recorded over a unit time by associating an image acquired by the RGB camera with a time code (a code indicating the acquired time). Further, the acquisition unit 102 associates a numerical value (for example, a floating point numerical value) indicating a predetermined number (for example, 51) of depth acquired by the near-infrared camera with the time code and records the data (for example, TSV) over a unit time. A file [a file in a format that records multiple data by separating the data with tabs]) can be generated.

Regarding the near-infrared camera, specifically, a dot projector emits an infrared laser forming a dot pattern to the performer's face, and the near-infrared camera captures the infrared dots projected and reflected on the performer's face. Generates an image of infrared dots captured in. The acquisition unit 102 compares the image of the dot pattern radiated by the pre-registered dot projector with the image captured by the near-infrared camera, and each point (each feature point) (for example, 51) in both images. The depth of each point (each feature point) (distance between each point / each feature point and the near-infrared camera) can be calculated by using the position deviation at each of the points / feature points). The acquisition unit 102 can generate data recorded over a unit time by associating the numerical value indicating the depth calculated in this way with the time code as described above.

Next, with respect to the second sensor 102b, the acquisition unit 102 acquires the voice related to the utterance and / or singing uttered by the distribution user using the second sensor 102b arranged close to the distribution user. As a result, the acquisition unit 100 can generate data (for example, an MPEG file) recorded over a unit time in association with the time code. In one embodiment, the acquisition unit 102 acquires data on the face of the distribution user using the first sensor 102a, and at the same time, utterances and / or singing uttered by the distribution user using the second sensor 102b. You can get voice data about. In this case, the acquisition unit 102 corresponds to the same time code for the image acquired by the RGB camera and the voice data related to the utterance and / or singing uttered by the distribution user using the second sensor 102b. It is possible to generate data (for example, an MPEG file) recorded over a unit time.

The acquisition unit 102 obtains the data related to the face of the distribution user (MPEG file, TSV file, etc.) and / or the voice data (MPEG file, etc.) related to the utterance and / or singing uttered by the distribution user. , Can be output to the processing unit 104.

Although the case where the first sensor 102a includes an RGB camera and an infrared camera has been described here, the first sensor 102a detects, for example, (A) infrared rays emitted by an infrared laser and reflected on the performer's face. It may include any one of (B) a plurality of RGB cameras that capture visible light, and (C) a single camera that captures visible light. In the case of (A) above, the acquisition unit 102 can calculate the depth for each feature point on the face of the distribution user by the same method as described above. In the case of (B) above, the acquisition unit 102 can calculate the depth (depth) of each feature point on the face of the distribution user by using a plurality of images captured by a plurality of RGB cameras. In the case of (C) above, the acquisition unit 102 calculates the depth (depth) of each feature point on the face of the distribution user from the image captured by a single camera by using deep learning or the like. Can be done. Further, in the case of the above (C), the acquisition unit 102 calculates the depth (depth) of each feature point on the performer's face by analysis processing (image processing, etc.) on the image captured by a single camera. You may.

The processing unit 104 can generate a moving image including an animation of a virtual character (the first avatar object of the distribution user) based on the data regarding the face of the distribution user from the acquisition unit 102. For the virtual character moving image itself, the processing unit 104 uses various information (for example, geometry information, bone information, texture information, shader information, blend shape information, etc.) stored in a character data storage unit (not shown). Therefore, a virtual character moving image can be generated by causing a rendering unit (not shown) to perform rendering.

Further, the processing unit 104 uses data on the face of the distribution user from the acquisition unit 102 (data on the depth of each feature point on the performer's face) to change the facial expression of the first avatar object (for example, the first A video in which the facial expression of 1 avatar object changes in synchronization with the movement of the performer's mouth and eyes, that is, a video in which the facial expression of the 1st avatar object changes following the performer's face with lip sync and line of sight). , Can be produced using various well-known techniques.

It should be noted that any other well-known technique can also be used to generate a first video containing an animation of the distribution user's first avatar object based on motion data relating to the distribution user's behavior. ..

(2) Second video generator 110
The second moving image generation unit 110 can generate a second moving image related to the game based on the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user by using the web page received from the web server device 20B.

Specifically, the second moving image generation unit 110 indicates the operation of the distribution user input by the user interface unit 150 by executing the game program embedded in the web page received from the web server device 20B. Based on the operation data, it is possible to draw a second moving image (game moving image) related to the game in which the game object (own game object) including the second avatar object of the distribution user operates. In this second video, for example, various game objects including an enemy character that attacks the own game object, a wingman character that supports the own game object, and the like operate according to the above game program.

(3) Communication unit 120
The communication unit 120 can communicate various information required for distribution and / or viewing of the moving image between the distribution server system 20A and the web server device 20B. For example, the communication unit 120 can access the web server device 20B and receive a web page (HTML document) or the like including a game program required for executing a game. Further, when the terminal device 10 operates as the terminal device of the distribution user, the communication unit 120 transmits the first moving image and / or the second moving image to the distribution server system 20A, and is transmitted to the distribution user. Gift information and / or comment information can be received from the distribution server system 20A. Further, when the terminal device 10 operates as the terminal device of the viewing user, the communication unit 120 transmits the first moving image and / or the second moving image transmitted by the terminal device 10 of the distribution user from the distribution server system 20A. Upon receipt, gift information and / or comment information can be transmitted to the distribution server system 20A to the distribution user.

(4) Display unit 130
The display unit 130 can display various information required for distribution and / or viewing of a moving image. For example, the display unit 130 can display the first moving image and / or the second moving image to be distributed, and / or the received first moving image and / or the second moving image and the like.

(5) Storage unit 140
The storage unit 140 can store various information required for distribution and / or viewing of a moving image.

(6) User interface unit 150
The user interface unit 150 can input various information required for distribution and / or viewing of a moving image through a user operation. For example, the user interface unit 150 can input operation data indicating the content of the operation of the distribution user when executing the game from the distribution user and output it to the second moving image generation unit 110.

(7) Gift processing unit 160
The gift processing unit 160 can process the gift information sent and received regarding the distribution and / or viewing of the moving image. For example, when the terminal device 10 operates as the terminal device 10 of the distribution user, the gift processing unit 160 can process the gift information transmitted to the distribution user. Further, when the terminal device 10 operates as the terminal device 10 of the viewing user, the gift processing unit 160 can process the gift information transmitted by the viewing user.

(8) Ranking processing unit 170
The ranking processing unit 170 acquires (generates and generates) a first ranking information indicating a ranking for each distribution user who has received the gift information, and / or a second ranking information indicating a ranking for each viewing user who has transmitted the gift information. / Or receive). Details of the first ranking information and the second ranking information will be described later in Section "6".

3-2. Function of Server Device 20 An example of the function of the server device 20 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing an example of the function of the server device 20 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, the server device 20 can mainly include a communication unit 200, a storage unit 210, a gift processing unit 220, and a ranking processing unit 230.

The communication unit 200 can communicate various information required for distribution and / or viewing of the moving image with the distribution user's terminal device 10 and / or the viewing user's terminal device 10. For example, when the server device 20 operates as the distribution server system 20A, the server device 20 receives the first moving image and / or the second moving image from the terminal device 10 of each distribution user and causes the terminal device 10 of each viewing user. It can be delivered, etc. Further, when the server device 20 operates as the web server device 20B, the server device 20 can transmit a web page in which the game program is incorporated to the terminal device 10 of each distribution user who has accessed.

The storage unit 210 can store various information required for distribution and / or viewing of a moving image.

The gift processing unit 220 can process the gift information transmitted from each viewing user to each distribution user.

The ranking processing unit 230 acquires (generates and generates) first ranking information indicating the ranking of each distribution user who has received the gift information, and / or second ranking information indicating the ranking of each viewing user who has transmitted the gift information. / Or receive). Details of the first ranking information and the second ranking information will be described later in Section "6".

When the server device 20 operates as the web server device 20B, the gift processing unit 220 and the ranking processing unit 330 may be omitted.

4. Overall Operation of Video Distribution System 1 Next, the overall operation performed by the video distribution system 1 having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B. 5A and 5B are flow charts showing an example of the operation performed in the moving image distribution system 1 shown in FIG.

First, referring to FIG. 5A, in step 302 (hereinafter referred to as “ST”) 302, the terminal device 10 (here, the terminal device 10A) uses the video distribution application according to the operation of the distribution user (here, the distribution user A). Start and run.

Next, in ST304, the terminal device 10A generates a first moving image including an animation of the first avatar object of the distribution user A based on the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user A. As a result, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the display unit 130 of the terminal device 10A displays the first moving image 404 including the animation of the first avatar object 402 of the distribution user A.

Returning to FIG. 5A, the terminal device 10A further transmits the generated first moving image 404 to the distribution server device 20a of the distribution server system 20A. The distribution server device 20a distributes the first moving image received from the terminal device 10A to the terminal device 10 of each viewing user who is executing the moving image viewing application. As a result, the first moving image 404 as illustrated in FIG. 6 is also displayed on the display unit 130 of the terminal device 10 of each viewing user.

Next, in ST306, when the distribution user A taps the icon 406 (see FIG. 6) displayed on the display unit 130 of the terminal device 10A, the terminal device 10A is mounted on the video distribution application. Execute the browser function. As a result, in ST308, the terminal device 10A accesses the web server device 20B in a state where the video distribution application is executed (that is, the first video 404 is distributed to the terminal device 10 of each viewing user). Thereby, it is possible to receive the HTML5 document in which the game program is incorporated.

Next, in ST310, the terminal device 10A can generate a moving image (second moving image) related to the game by executing the game program incorporated in the received HTML5 document.

FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing an example of a second moving image displayed on the display unit of the terminal device 10A shown in FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 7, in the second moving image 500, the operation related to the operation performed by the own game object 504 including the second avatar object 502 of the distribution user A on the user interface unit 150 of the distribution user A. It can operate based on the operation data. As a result, for example, the own game object 504 can operate according to the operation of the distribution user A to attack the game object 506 which is an enemy character.

The second avatar object 502 of the distribution user A can be generated by using the first avatar object 402 of the first distribution user A. For example, the second avatar object 502 may be completely or substantially identical to the first avatar object 402, or at least a portion of the first avatar object 402 may be deformed, reduced and / or enlarged. It may be a thing or it may be a part of the first avatar object 402.

In the second video 500, comment information transmitted from at least one viewing user to the distribution user A in a part of the area (chat area) (for example, in the upper area 508 as illustrated in FIG. 7). May be displayed. The comment information includes arbitrary comment information such as a comment 510 indicating that the viewing user X supports the distribution user A and a comment 512 indicating that the viewing user Y has given the distribution user A a gift G1. be able to.

Returning to FIG. 5A, in ST312, the terminal device 10A transmits the second moving image (game screen) generated in ST310 to the distribution server device 20a of the distribution server system 20A. The distribution server device 20a distributes the second moving image received from the terminal device 10A to the terminal device 10 of each viewing user who is executing the moving image viewing application. As a result, the display unit 130 of the terminal device 10 of each viewing user is also covered with the first moving image as illustrated in FIG. 6 (for example, with most of the first moving image hidden). A second moving image 500 as illustrated in the above may be displayed.

Next, in ST314, consider a case where a viewing user (here, viewing user B) who is viewing the second moving image 500 transmitted by the terminal device 10A gives a gift G2 to the distribution user A. The viewing user B can operate the terminal device 10B to select the gift B from the plurality of prepared gifts and select a command to be given to the distribution user A. As a result, the terminal device 10B transmits the gift information indicating that the gift G2 is given to the distribution user A to the distribution server device 20a of the distribution server system 20A. The gift information includes, for example, recipient identification information that identifies the recipient of the gift (delivery user A), gift identification information that identifies the gift, and sender identification information that identifies the sender of the gift (viewing user B). And can be included.

When the viewing user B operates the terminal device 10B to give a gift, the viewing user B can also send a comment in accordance with the gift. In this case, the gift information transmitted by the terminal device 10B to the distribution server device 20a may include comment information in addition to the recipient identification information, the gift identification information, and the sender identification information.

In ST316, the distribution server device 20a can store the gift information received from the terminal device 10B in the DB server device 20b. For example, the DB server device 20b associates the recipient identification information with the number identification information, the gift identification information, and the sender identification information (further, comment information) for identifying the number of gifts given. , Can be stored as gift information.

In ST318, the terminal device 10A of the distribution user A checks whether new gift information has arrived to the distribution user A at predetermined time intervals while the game is being executed, in the game API server device 20c. You can contact us. For example, when the terminal device 10A has received one gift information (for example, gift information from the viewing user Y illustrated in FIG. 7) from the game API server device 20c since the game is started. Can inquire the game API server device 20c about the presence or absence of the second and subsequent gift information.

In ST320, the game API server device 20c requests the DB server device 20b for the second and subsequent gift information for the distribution user A in response to the inquiry from the terminal device 10A. If the DB server device 20b can search for the second and subsequent number identification information as the number identification information stored in association with the distribution user A (recipient identification information), the second case The gift identification information and the sender identification information (further, comment information) corresponding to each of the subsequent number identification information are transmitted to the game API server device 20c as the second gift information. Here, it is assumed that the DB server device 20b can search only the second number identification information, and the gift identification information and the sender identification information (further, comment information) corresponding to the second number identification information are obtained. Second, it is transmitted to the game API server device 20c as the second gift information. In response to this, the game API server device 20c transmits the second gift information to the terminal device 10A of the distribution user A.

Next, referring to FIG. 5B, the terminal device 10A that has received the second gift information in ST322 can execute the game based on the second gift information. The terminal device 10A is a sender (here, viewing user B) identified by the sender identification information included in the gift information, and / or a gift uniquely identified by the gift identification information included in the gift information (viewing user B). Here, the game object set based on the gift G2) can be displayed on the game screen (second moving image). For example, the terminal device 10A can display a game object (enemy character and / or ally character) including the avatar object of the viewing user B in the second moving image, and the hit points are increased based on the gift G2. A game object (a game object including the second avatar object of the distribution user A) can also be displayed in the second moving image. Each terminal device 10 stores the avatar object (image) of the user (viewing user) in association with each sender identification information, and stores the gift (image) or the like in association with each gift identification information. Thereby, a second moving image including each viewing user's avatar object and / or each gift can be generated and displayed. A specific method for generating the second moving image based on the gift information will be described later in Section “5”.

Further, the terminal device 10A can also display the comment information included in the gift information on the game screen (second moving image). For example, as illustrated in FIG. 7, when the viewing user B chooses to send a comment when giving the gift G2 to the distribution user A in ST314, the terminal device 10A is "gift G2. The comment information "." Can be displayed in the second video. As described above, the comment of the viewing user displayed in the second moving image may correspond to the gift information transmitted by the viewing user to the distribution user.

The terminal device 10A has received two gift information from the game API server device 20c so far (how many gift information has the terminal device 10A received so far during the execution of the game? In the next time period, the game API server device 20c can be inquired about the presence or absence of the third and subsequent gift information.

Next, returning to FIG. 5B, in ST324, the terminal device 10A transmits the second moving image including the game object set based on the gift information in this way via the distribution server system 20A by the same method as in ST312. It is distributed to the terminal device 10 of each viewing user.

Next, in ST326, when the terminal device 10A continues the game, the above-mentioned processes after ST308 can be repeated. On the other hand, when the terminal device 10A ends the game, the process shifts to ST328.

In ST328, the terminal device 10A can distribute the ranking information to the terminal device 10 of each viewing user via the distribution server device 20a of the distribution server system 20. In ST330, instead of or after ST328, the distribution server device 20a can distribute ranking information to the terminal device 10 of each viewing user. At least one of ST328 and ST330 may be executed, or both ST328 and ST330 may be omitted. The details of the ranking information will be described later in Section "6".

5. Generation of a Second Movie (Game Screen) Based on Gift Information Next, a specific method for generating a second movie based on the gift information mentioned in relation to ST322 will be described.

5-1. Generation of a game object that attacks or supports your game object (Part 1)
FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing another example of the second moving image displayed on the display unit of the terminal device 10A shown in FIG. In the second moving image 600 shown in FIG. 8, the own game object 504 including the second avatar object 502 of the distribution user A is displayed, which is the same as the example shown in FIG. 7.

First, a viewing user (here, viewing user 10C) who is viewing the second moving image 600 distributed by the terminal device 10A of the distribution user A uses the terminal device 10 (here, terminal device 10C). Gift information can be transmitted to the distribution user A. In this case, the terminal device 10A receives the gift information transmitted by the terminal device 10C from the game API server device 20c by the method described above in relation to the ST318 and ST320. In response to this, the terminal device 10A generates a game object 604 including the avatar object 602 of the viewing user C as a game object set based on the received gift information, and displays it in the second moving image 600. Can be done. This game object 604 may be an enemy character that attacks the own game object 504 (a general small fish character that frequently appears, or a so-called boss character that appears at the end of a scene, face, scenario, or stage. ) Can be set.

Next, another viewing user (here, viewing user 10D) who is watching the second moving image 600 uses the terminal device 10 (here, terminal device 10D) to give gift information to the distribution user A. Can be sent. In this case, the terminal device 10A receives the gift information transmitted by the terminal device 10D from the game API server device 20c by the method described above in relation to the ST318 and ST320. In response to this, the terminal device 10A generates a game object 608 including the avatar object 606 of the viewing user D as a game object set based on the received gift information, and displays it in the second moving image 600. Can be done. This game object 608 can be set as a ally character (wingman) that supports the own game object 504 and attacks the game object 604.

Further, another viewing user (here, viewing user 10E) who is viewing the second moving image 600 uses the terminal device 10 (here, terminal device 10E) to provide gift information to the distribution user A. Can be sent. In this case, the terminal device 10A receives the gift information transmitted by the terminal device 10E from the game API server device 20c by the method described above in relation to the ST318 and ST320. In response to this, the terminal device 10A generates a game object 612 including the avatar object 610 of the viewing user E as a game object set based on the received gift information, and displays it in the second moving image 600. Can be done. The game object 612 can be set as an ally character (a missile that flies toward the game object 604 and reduces the physical strength of the game object 604) that supports the own game object 504 and attacks the game object 604.

The second moving image 600 (game screen) generated by the terminal device 10A in this way is distributed to the terminal device 10 of each viewing user via the distribution server device 20c as described in relation to the above ST324. .. As a result, the second moving image 600 illustrated in FIG. 9 can be similarly displayed on the terminal device 10 of each viewing user.

In one embodiment, the operations of the game objects 604, 608, and 612 set based on the gift information in this way can be automatically controlled by the game program executed by the terminal device 10A.

Also, at least one parameter of each of these game objects 604, 608 and 612 can be set based on gift information. This parameter may include the attack power, defense power, health, mobility, equipment and / or items of the corresponding game object.

Furthermore, this parameter can be set based on the gift information. Specifically, for example, the viewing user C can select a desired gift from a plurality of prepared gifts in a situation where the viewing user C gives a gift to the distribution user A using the terminal device 10C. .. For each of these plurality of gifts, points (gift points) corresponding to the gift are set and displayed. In one embodiment, the gift points corresponding to a gift can be the purchase price of the gift. In another embodiment, each viewing user earns points (also referred to as "my points") each time he or she views a second video (which may be the first video) delivered by the distribution user. Obtainable. Each viewing user can select a desired free gift from a plurality of prepared free gifts and obtain the desired free gift by consuming his / her own My Points. Therefore, in this case, the gift points corresponding to a certain gift can be the number of my points consumed when acquiring the gift.

The terminal device 10A of the distribution user A that has received the gift information from the viewing user C reads out the gift points corresponding to the gift identification information included in the gift information from the storage unit 140, and based on the read out gift points (for example, a gift). The above parameters of the game object 604 can be set (proportional to points).

In this way, when each viewing user who views the second video 600 sends gift information to the distribution user, the game object including the avatar object of the viewing user is viewed by the distribution user and each viewing user. In the moving image 600, it is displayed as a game object that can affect the own game object (game object including the avatar object of the distribution user). As a result, each viewing user can influence the success or failure of the game played by the distribution user by transmitting the gift information to the distribution user, so that the user can feel that he / she is participating in the game. Can be done. Furthermore, each viewing user selects a gift with higher gift points (for example, price) as a gift to be given to the distribution user, so that the game object set based on the height of the gift points is the own game. It will affect the object (it will have a greater effect on the success or failure of the game). As a result, each viewing user can get a stronger feeling that he / she is participating in the game.

Furthermore, in general, when the game program is installed in the terminal device 10, or when the game program is incorporated in the video distribution application installed in the terminal device 10, a new game is executed. In order to do so, the terminal device 10 needs to install a new game program or a video distribution application incorporating the new game program. In this case, from the viewpoint of the game program creator, since it is necessary to prepare a game program corresponding to each of the plurality of OSs, there is a problem that the man-hours required for producing the game program increase. On the other hand, from the user's point of view, in order to obtain a new game, it is necessary to download a new game program and / or update an existing game program, which increases communication load, communication cost, time and effort. There is a problem that it takes.

On the other hand, in the technology disclosed in the present application, the distribution user's terminal device 10 does not execute the game program installed in the terminal device 10 in order to execute the game, but is an application for video distribution. The browser function incorporated in is called, and the web page (HTML document, particularly HTML5 document) is received from the web server device 20B by using this browser function, and the game program embedded in this web page is executed. As a result, the distribution user's terminal device 10 can easily execute a new game. Therefore, when providing a new game, the creator of the game program only needs to incorporate the new game program into the web page (HTML document, especially the HTML5 document) transmitted by the web server device 20B, and thus the new game program. It is possible to reduce the number of steps required for the production of. Further, since the user does not need to download a new game program or the like in order to receive the provision of the new game, the communication load, communication cost, time and labor can be reduced.

5-2. Generation of a Game Object that Changes Parameters Related to the Own Game Object FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing still another example of the second moving image displayed on the display unit of the terminal device 10A shown in FIG. In the second moving image 700 shown in FIG. 9, the own game object 504 including the second avatar object 502 of the distribution user A is displayed, which is the same as the example shown in FIG. 7.

First, a viewing user (here, viewing user 10C) who is watching the second moving image 700 distributed by the terminal device 10A of the distribution user A uses the terminal device 10 (here, terminal device 10C). Gift information can be transmitted to the distribution user A. In this case, the terminal device 10A receives the gift information transmitted by the terminal device 10C from the game API server device 20c by the method described above in relation to the ST318 and ST320. In response to this, the terminal device 10A interacts with the own game object 504 as a game object set based on the received gift information, thereby giving the distribution user A points based on the gift information (ranking points). ), And / or a game object that gives parameters based on gift information to the own game object 504 by interacting with the own game object 504, and the second video 700 Can be displayed.

Specifically, in the first example, the distribution user A operates the own game object 504 and interacts with the own game object 504 with, for example, the game object 702 indicating the character "Thank you for your hard work" (for example, the game object). By contacting the game object 702 or contacting the launched missile with the game object 702, etc.), the distribution user A sets the ranking points based on the gift information corresponding to the game object 702. Can be obtained. In this case, the terminal device 10A reads the ranking points corresponding to the gift identification information included in the received gift information from the storage unit 140, and distributes the read ranking points (or ranking points obtained by further increasing or decreasing the ranking points). It can be given to user A.

In the second example, the distribution user A operates the own game object 504 to interact with the own game object 504 with, for example, a game object 704 having a diamond shape (for example, contacting the game object 702, or By bringing the launched missile into contact with the game object 702, etc.), the own game object 504 can have parameters set based on the gift information corresponding to the game object 704. In this case, the terminal device 10A reads the gift points corresponding to the gift identification information from the storage unit 140, and based on the read gift points (for example, in proportion to the gift points), at least one parameter of the own game object 504. Can be set. This parameter may include the attack power, defense power, physical strength, mobility, equipment and / or item of the own game object 504. As a result, the distribution user A increases (or decreases) parameters such as attack power, defense power, physical strength, and / or mobility of the own game object 504 by operating the own game object 504 and interacting with the game object 704. ), And giving new equipment (weapons and / or armor) and / or items to own game object 504 (or extinguishing equipment and / or items owned by own game object 504). Can be done.

In the first example above, the own game object 504 is determined to be the game object 702 instead of the configuration in which the distribution user A acquires ranking points by interacting with the game object 702 once. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the distribution user A acquires ranking points only after interacting with the number of times (threshold) of. Similarly, in the second example above, the own game object 504 changes the parameters of the own game object 504 by interacting with the game object 704 once, and the own game object 504 changes the game object 704. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the parameters of the own game object 504 are changed only after interacting with and a predetermined number of times (threshold).

For example, focusing on the second example, the terminal device 10A is a game object displayed in the second moving image based on the gift information received from the terminal device 10 of any of the viewing users among the plurality of viewing users. Each time it interacts with 704, the count value is incremented by 1, and only when this count value exceeds the threshold value, the parameters such as attack power, defense power, physical strength, and / or mobility of the own game object 504 are set. It may be changed (increased or decreased) and / or equipped (or extinguished) with equipment and / or items. In this case, each time the terminal device 10A interacts with the game object 704 displayed in the second moving image based on the gift information received from the terminal device 10 of any viewing user, the count indicated on the gauge 706 is displayed. The values (count values 1 to 5 in this case) are turned on one by one, and when the count value exceeds the threshold value (4 in this case) (when the count value reaches 5), the own game object 504 The parameters of can be changed.

In this way, the count value and the threshold value (displaying the numbers 1 to 5 indicates that the threshold value is 4) are displayed on the second video 700 based on the received gift information. However, the method of changing the parameters of the own game object 504 when the count value exceeds the threshold value is a method of changing the distribution user when the count value based on the received gift information exceeds the threshold value. The same can be applied to the first example above, in which ranking points are given to A based on the received gift information.

The second moving image 700 (game screen) generated by the terminal device 10A in this way is distributed to the terminal device of each viewing user via the distribution server device 20c as described in relation to the above ST324. As a result, the second moving image 700 illustrated in FIG. 9 can be similarly displayed on the terminal device of each viewing user.

The game objects 702, 704, etc. displayed in the second moving image may be generated by arbitrary characters, symbols, images, and / or a combination thereof. Further, the game objects 702, 704 and the like displayed in the second moving image may include the avatar object of the viewing user who sent the corresponding gift. Furthermore, the game objects 702, 704, etc. may be stationary or moving in the second moving image.

In addition, when giving ranking points to the distribution user based on the gift information received from any of the viewing users, and / or, the parameters of the own game object are set based on the gift information received from any of the viewing users. In the case of changing, the value of the ranking point and / or the value of the parameter is the time when the gift information is generated or transmitted by the terminal device 10 of the viewing user (or the gift information is received by the terminal device 10 of the distribution user. It may be changed based on the progress of the game distributed by the distribution user at the time point). For example, the value of the ranking point and / or the value of the parameter is smaller as the game delivered at the time of generation or transmission of gift information is closer to the beginning, and is distributed at the time of generation or transmission of gift information. The closer the game being played is to the end, the larger it can be. This allows the distribution user to get the better the game (ie, the longer the game can be played without failing), the larger ranking points and / or the larger parameters given to the own game object. Moreover, the larger the number of viewing users who watch this game and send gifts (that is, the larger the total number of fans of the distribution users), the larger the ranking points and / or the greater the number given to the own game object. You can get large parameters. As a result, the distribution user and each viewing user can enjoy the game even more.

In this way, when each viewing user who watches the second video 700 sends gift information to the distribution user, the parameter of the own game object is changed or ranking points are given to the distribution user based on the gift information. can do. As a result, each viewing user can influence the success or failure of the game played by the distribution user and / or support the distribution user by transmitting the gift information to the distribution user. You can get the feeling that you are participating in the game. Furthermore, each viewing user can immediately change the count value displayed in the second video by sending the gift information to the distribution user, so that each viewing user (particularly the threshold value) can be set. The viewing user who generated the count value exceeding the count value. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the viewing user who generated the count value 5 exceeding the threshold value 4) has a stronger feeling that he / she is participating in the game. Can be done.

5-3. Display of a plurality of game objects When a plurality of viewing users send gift information to the distribution user A to give the same game object 702 (or game object 704) as illustrated in FIG. 7, usually these The number of game objects 702 (704) corresponding to the total number of viewing users will be displayed in the second moving image 700. When the total number of the plurality of viewing users who transmit the gift information is large in this way, the progress of the game is hindered by displaying the large number of game objects 702 (704) in the second video 700 at the same time. there is a possibility.

Therefore, when the terminal device 10A of the distribution user A receives gift information from a plurality of viewing users for the same game object 702 (704), the terminal device 10A uses the plurality of the same game objects and the plurality of the same game objects. It can be integrated and displayed in the second moving image in various ways according to the total number of.

FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing still another example of the second moving image displayed on the display unit of the terminal device 10A shown in FIG. Here, the total number of a plurality of the same game objects is referred to as "total number of objects" for convenience.

First, as a first aspect, an aspect in which certain representative game objects overlap by "total number of objects" can be used. As illustrated in FIG. 10, for example, when the target game object 802 has a diamond shape and five of the same game objects 802 are displayed (the total number of objects is 5). Is displayed in such a manner that five identical game objects 802 are overlapped by a certain representative object 804 by the total number of objects (here, 5). Here, as an example, the representative object 804 is the same as each of the game objects 802, but the game object 802 may be modified (enlarged, reduced, rotated, inverted, excerpted, etc.). The game object 802 may be represented by characters and / or symbols.

As a second aspect, an aspect represented by a combination of a certain representative game object and a character indicating the total number of objects can be used. As illustrated in FIG. 10, for example, when the target game object 806 has a diamond shape and 98 of the same game objects 806 are displayed (the total number of objects is 98). Is represented by a combination of a representative object 808 and a character (such as "98" or "x98") indicating the total number of objects (98 in this case) for the same 98 game objects 806. Here, as an example, the representative object 808 is the same as each of the game objects 806, but the game object 806 may be modified (enlarged, reduced, rotated, inverted, excerpted, etc.). The game object 806 may be represented by characters and / or symbols.

As a third aspect, an aspect in which a representative game object is represented by a density corresponding to the total number of objects is available. For example, the color density given to the representative game object can be set higher (or lower) in proportion to the total number of objects. Also in this aspect, the representative object may be the same as the target game object, but may be a modified (enlarged, reduced, rotated, inverted, excerpt, etc.) of the target game object. However, the target game object may be represented by characters and / or symbols.

As a fourth aspect, an aspect in which a representative game object is represented by a size corresponding to the total number of objects can be used. For example, the size of the representative game object can be set to be larger (or smaller in inverse proportion) in proportion to the total number of objects. Also in this aspect, the representative object may be the same as the target game object, but the target game object may be deformed (enlarged, reduced, rotated, inverted, excerpted, etc.). ..

The above-mentioned first to fourth aspects are applicable when displaying a plurality of the same game objects in the second moving image, and the same game objects are illustrated in FIG. The game objects 604, 608 and 612, and the game objects 702 and 704 illustrated in FIG. 9 can be included without limitation. Further, the above-mentioned first to fourth aspects can be used in combination with each other.

In this way, when each viewing user who views the second video sends gift information to the distribution user, the game object including the avatar object of the viewing user is viewed by the distribution user and each viewing user. In the video, it is displayed as a game object that can affect your game object. As a result, each viewing user can influence the success or failure of the game played by the distribution user by transmitting the gift information to the distribution user, so that the user can feel that he / she is participating in the game. Can be done. Further, when each viewing user who views the second video sends gift information to the distribution user, the parameters of his / her game object can be changed or ranking points can be given to the distribution user based on the gift information. it can. As a result, each viewing user can influence the success or failure of the game played by the distribution user and / or support the distribution user by transmitting the gift information to the distribution user. You can get the feeling that you are participating in the game.

Furthermore, when a plurality of viewing users send the same gift to the distribution user, the distribution user's terminal device 10 integrates a plurality of the same game objects in an manner according to the total number of these game objects. Then, it can be displayed in the second moving image. As a result, the terminal device 10 ensures that the fact that a plurality of the same gifts have been given to the distribution user (that is, the fact that each viewing user has given the gift to the distribution user) is shown in the second video. It is possible to at least partially suppress the situation where the progress of the distributed game is hindered.

By displaying a plurality of game objects in an manner according to the total number of these game objects, the size occupied by the plurality of objects in the display unit and the amount of calculation required for drawing and processing the plurality of objects can be suppressed. Can be done. In general, the resolution (screen size) of the display unit of the user's terminal device 10 and the computing power of the user's terminal device 10 are limited, and the order is personal computer, smartphone, and feature phone. It will be further limited. Therefore, it is particularly important for the terminal device 10 having such a limited resolution and computing power to display a plurality of game objects in an manner according to the total number of these game objects.

5-4. Generation of a game object that attacks or supports your game object (Part 2)
FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing a method of selecting an avatar object of a viewing user displayed in a game executed by the terminal device 10 shown in FIG.

First, in ST900, a game is started by the terminal device 10A of the distribution user A by the method as described with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B, and a video (second video) related to this game is distributed by the terminal device 10A. It is distributed to the terminal device 10 of each viewing user via the server device 20a. Here, as an example, it is assumed that a shooting game as illustrated in FIGS. 7 to 10 is executed and distributed.

Next, in ST902, in order to determine the avatar object of the viewing user to appear as the boss character (or a part of the boss character) in ST912, which will be described later, the terminal device 10A accumulates information on a plurality of candidate viewing users. To start. Specifically, the terminal device 10A generates a list of viewing users who have sent gift information to the distribution user A based on the gift information received from the game API server device 20c at predetermined time intervals. Generation of this list may continue until processing in ST906 begins.

Next, in ST904, the terminal device 10A plays against the own game object 504 (see FIG. 7 etc.) and a small fish character (a trivial character having a relatively weak attack power and physical strength and a simple action pattern) during the game. Execute (small fish battle). Even during this ST904, the list of viewing users mentioned in ST902 continues to be generated.

Next, in ST906, the terminal device 10A randomly selects one viewing user from the list of viewing users generated so far. A game object including an avatar object of one viewing user (viewing user X in this case) selected here will be displayed as a boss character in ST912, which will be described later.

Next, in ST908, the terminal device 10A resets (deletes) the list of viewing users generated so far. After that, in ST910, the terminal device 10A starts accumulating information on a plurality of newly candidate viewing users (generates a list of new viewing users), as in ST902 described above. Generation of this list may continue until processing in ST916 begins.

Next, in ST912, the terminal device 10A plays a battle (boss X battle) between the own game object 504 and a boss character (an important character having a very strong attack power and physical strength and a complicated behavior pattern) during the game. Run. Here, the terminal device 10A can be used as a game object or a boss character including an avatar object of one viewing user X selected in ST906 described above. During this ST912, the list of viewing users mentioned in ST910 continues to be generated.

After the boss X battle is over (the game object including the avatar object of the viewing user X is defeated by the own game object 504), in ST914, the terminal device 10A connects the own game object 504 and the small fish character during the game. Perform a battle (small fish battle). In this small fish battle, the terminal device 10A uses the game object including the avatar object of one viewing user X selected in ST906 described above as a consort machine character (supporting the own game object 504 to make a small fish character) instead of the boss character. It can be used as an attacking game object). During this ST914, the list of viewing users mentioned in ST910 continues to be generated.

Next, in ST916, the terminal device 10A randomly selects one viewing user from the list of viewing users generated so far. A game object including an avatar object of one viewing user (viewing user Y in this case) selected here will be displayed as a boss character in ST922, which will be described later.

Next, in ST918, the terminal device 10A resets (deletes) the list of viewing users generated so far. After that, in ST920, the terminal device 10A starts accumulating information on a plurality of newly candidate viewing users (generates a list of new viewing users), as in ST902 and ST910 described above. Generation of this list may continue until processing in ST926 begins.

Next, in ST922, the terminal device 10A executes a battle (boss Y battle) between the own game object 504 and the boss character during the game. Here, the terminal device 10A can use a game object including the avatar object of one viewing user Y selected in ST916 described above as the boss character. Even during this ST922, the list of viewing users mentioned in ST920 continues to be generated.

After the boss Y battle is over (the game object including the avatar object of the viewing user Y is defeated by the own game object 504), in ST924, the terminal device 10A connects the own game object 504 and the small fish character during the game. Perform a battle (small fish battle). In this small fish battle, the terminal device 10A can use the game object including the avatar object of one viewing user Y selected in ST916 described above as a wingman character instead of the boss character. During this ST924, the list of viewing users mentioned in ST920 continues to be generated.

Next, in ST926, the terminal device 10A randomly selects one viewing user from the list of viewing users generated so far. The game object including the avatar object of one viewing user (viewing user Z in this case) selected here will be displayed as a boss character in the next boss battle (not shown).

Next, in ST928, the terminal device 10A resets (deletes) the list of viewing users generated so far. Hereinafter, the terminal device 10A can repeat the same processing as described above in relation to ST910 to ST918 (or ST920 to ST928).

To summarize briefly, the terminal device 10A first selects a specific viewing user (viewing user X) from a plurality of viewing users who have generated (transmitted) gift information in the "first period" in which the game is executed. (ST906). Next, the terminal device 10A may display the game object including the avatar object of the specific viewing user (viewing user X) in the second moving image in the "second period" that occurs after the "first period". it can. In this "second period", the terminal device 10A can display the game object including the avatar object of the specific viewing user (viewing user X) as the boss character (ST912).

Next, the terminal device 10A can display the game object including the avatar object of the specific viewing user (viewing user X) as a wingman character in the "third period" that occurs after the "second period". (ST914).

Next, the terminal device 10A is a specific viewing user (viewing) from among a plurality of viewing users who have generated (transmitted) gift information between the end of the "first period" and the "third period". User Y) is selected (ST916). Next, the terminal device 10A may display the game object including the avatar object of the specific viewing user (viewing user Y) in the second moving image in the "fourth period" that occurs after the "third period". it can. In this "fourth period", the terminal device 10A can display a game object including an avatar object of a specific viewing user (viewing user Y) as a boss character (ST922). Further, the terminal device 10A can display a game object including an avatar object of a specific viewing user (viewing user X) as a wingman character (ST922).

Next, the terminal device 10A can display the game object including the avatar object of the specific viewing user (viewing user Y) as a wingman character in the "fifth period" that occurs after the "fourth period". (ST924).

In each of ST906, ST916 and / or ST926 illustrated in FIG. 11, selecting (lottery) a specific viewing user from a plurality of viewing users is stored below for each of the plurality of viewing users. It may be based on information indicating an exemplary activity.
(1) Information indicating the type of gifting (paid / free gift is given to the distribution user) (for example, when a paid gift is given, it is higher than when a free gift is given. Winning probability can be increased by giving points)
(2) Information indicating the importance and / or rarity of the gift given to the distribution user (purchase amount and / or consumption points (consumption my points) (for example, a gift having a higher importance and / or rarity) was given. In some cases, the odds of winning can be increased by giving higher points than when giving a gift of less importance and / or rarity).
(3) Information indicating the number of times (total number) of gifting to the distribution user (For example, the higher the number of gifting, the higher the points given, and the winning probability can be increased).
(4) Information indicating the number of comments input (sent) to the distribution user (for example, the greater the number of comments, the higher the points given, and the higher the winning probability can be).
(5) Information indicating the number of "likes" input (sent) to the distribution user (for example, the greater the number of "likes", the higher the points given, and the winning probability increases. Can increase)
(6) Information indicating whether or not the distribution user is being followed (for example, if the distribution user is being followed, the winning probability can be increased by giving higher points).
(7) Information indicating the number of distribution users who are following (for example, the larger the number of distribution users who are following, the higher the points are given, so that the winning probability can be increased).
(8) Information indicating the time and / or number of times the first video and / or the second video distributed by the distribution user has been viewed (for example, the longer the viewing time, the higher the points given, thereby giving higher points. Winning probability can increase)
(9) Information indicating the number and / or time of distribution of the first video and / or the second video in collaboration with the distribution user (for example, the larger the number, the higher points are given to win the prize. Probability can increase)
The "delivery user" in the "information indicating the activity" exemplified in the above (1) to (9) stored for each viewing user is (i) actually a second moving image for the viewing user. The distribution user who is distributing and has received the gift information from the viewing user, (ii) the distribution user who has distributed the second video to the viewing user in the past, and / or (iii) the relevant. Distribution users who have not yet distributed the second moving image to the viewing user can be included without limitation.

Specifically, for example, in one lottery, for each of the plurality of viewing users who are viewing the second video, the total points are calculated using the information indicating the above-mentioned activity stored for the viewing user. , The viewing user with the highest total points may be preferentially elected as the specific viewing user (when N specific viewing users are selected in one lottery, the viewing of N people with the highest total points is selected. The user may be preferentially elected as a specific viewing user).

It is possible to calculate points by any method from the information indicating the activity corresponding to each of the above (1) to (7).

Further, the target activity is an activity executed during the period in which the second video illustrated in FIG. 11 is distributed, and / or the second video illustrated in FIG. 11 is distributed. It may include periods that have been executed in periods other than the period.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11, the game object including the avatar object of the viewing user who won the lottery is displayed as a consort machine character after being displayed as the boss character, but in another example, the viewing selected by the lottery. Game objects, including the user's avatar object, can be displayed as a boss character after being displayed as a consort character.

Further, in the example shown in FIG. 11, in ST906 (or ST916, etc.), “only one” specific viewing user is selected, and game objects including the avatar object of the specifically viewing user selected in that way are ST912 and ST914 (ST922). And ST924 etc.), but the number of specific viewing users selected may be plural.

In this way, the terminal device 10A selects a specific viewing user from a plurality of viewing users who have transmitted gift information during a certain period of the game, and selects a game object including the avatar object of the specific viewing user for that period. In the next period that occurs later, it can be displayed as a game object that supports or attacks its own game object. As a result, the viewing user who is elected as a specific viewing user is viewing the game by using the game character including his / her avatar object as a boss character and / or a consort machine character that may affect the success or failure of the game. You can get the feeling that you are participating in.

In addition, games in which boss characters and consort characters that operate as set by default generally tend to be monotonous, but with the technology disclosed in this application, among a plurality of viewing users, A specific viewing user is selected, and a game object including the avatar object of the selected specific viewing user is made to appear as a boss character and / or a consort machine character in the second moving image. As a result, the variation of the game can be increased, and the game can be prevented from becoming monotonous.

Further, since the terminal device 10A selects a specific viewing user from a plurality of viewing users who are actually viewing the second moving image (game screen) in a certain period, the terminal device 10A is viewing the second moving image. The viewing user is more likely to be selected as a specific viewing user sooner or later. As a result, the viewing user who is watching the second moving image can easily become absorbed in watching the game without getting tired of it.

In the example shown in FIG. 11, for convenience of explanation, the names "first period" to "fifth period" are used, but between the periods (for example, the first period and the second period). There may be other periods between the periods, between the second period and the third period, etc.).

6. Generation, display and distribution of ranking information A specific example of the ranking information described in relation to ST328 and ST330 in FIG. 5B will be described.

First, the video distribution system 1 disclosed in the present application provides ranking information (first ranking information) regarding the total value of points calculated based on the gift information received from each viewing user for each distribution user. , Can be generated and transmitted to the terminal device 10 of each user (each distribution user and / or each viewing user).

This first ranking information is a certain game (for example, one game sold / provided as a software application) distributed by each distribution user (plural aspects, stages, scenes, scenarios, etc. related to a certain game). It may be generated for the total of missions). Such first ranking information can be displayed on each terminal device 10 as a table as shown in FIG. 12A, for example.

Further, this first ranking information includes a certain unit game (for example, one surface, one stage, one scene, one scenario, one mission, etc.) included in a certain game distributed by each distribution user. ) May be generated. Such first ranking information can be displayed on each terminal device 10 as a table as shown in FIG. 12B, for example.

Further, this first ranking information includes all games (plural types of games) distributed by each distribution user in a unit period (for example, an event period and a period such as one day, one week, one month, etc.). It may be generated for (total of). Such first ranking information can be displayed on each terminal device 10 as a table as shown in FIG. 12C, for example.

Such first ranking information can be calculated, for example, by the ranking processing unit 170 of the terminal device 10 or the ranking processing unit 230 of the server device 20 by the following method.

When the distribution user A receives gift information from the viewing user B who watches the game in the game (or unit game) distributed by the distribution user A, the ranking processing unit 170 (230) adds the gift information to the gift information. It is possible to acquire gift points or ranking points stored in association with the included gift identification information. Therefore, the ranking processing unit 170 (230) uses the gift information received from each viewing user who views the game in the game (or unit game) distributed by the distribution user A to give gift points for the distribution user A. And / or the total value of ranking points can be obtained. It should be noted that which viewing user sent the target gift information is identified by the sender identification information included in the gift information, as described above. The "delivery user name" exemplified in FIGS. 12A to 12C can be identified from the user information stored in the storage unit in association with the sender identification information.

The ranking processing unit 170 (230) can similarly acquire the total value of the gift points and / or the ranking points for each of the other distribution users. After that, the ranking processing unit 170 (230) arranges the total value of the gift points and / or the ranking points for each distribution user in descending order to obtain the first ranking information as illustrated in FIGS. 12A and 12B. Can be obtained.

Further, the ranking processing unit 170 (230) is limited to games (or unit games) distributed by each distribution user during a unit period (for example, an event period and a period such as one day, one week, one month, etc.). By performing the same processing as described above, the first ranking information as illustrated in FIG. 12C can be obtained.

Since the gift information transmitted to the terminal device 10 of a certain distribution user is also stored in the DB server device 20b, such first ranking information is the ranking of the terminal device 10 of the distribution user. It can be generated by either the processing unit 170 or the ranking processing unit 230 of the server device 20. However, as described in the section "5-2", when the value of the ranking points given to the distribution user changes according to the progress of the game distributed by the distribution user, the ranking changed in that way. Since the value of the point is usually recognizable only by the terminal device 10 of the distribution user, the value of the ranking point changed in this way can be obtained from the terminal device 10 of the distribution user via, for example, the game API server device 20c. It is necessary to notify the DB server device 20b.

The first ranking information acquired in this way may be distributed from the distribution user's terminal device 10 to each terminal device 10 via the distribution server system 20 (distribution server device 20a), or may be distributed. Distribution may be made from the distribution server system 20 to each terminal device 10 regardless of the operation of the user's terminal device 10.

Next, secondly, the video distribution system 1 disclosed in the present application is ranking information regarding the total value of points calculated based on the gift information transmitted to a certain distribution user for each viewing user (second). (Ranking information) can be generated and transmitted to the terminal device 10 of each user (each distribution user and / or each viewing user).

This second ranking information (also referred to as support ranking information) is generated for a certain game (for example, one game sold / provided as a software application) distributed by a certain distribution user. May be good. Such second ranking information can be displayed on each terminal device 10 as, for example, a table as shown in FIG. 13A.

Further, this second ranking information includes a certain unit game (for example, one or more faces, one or more stages, one or more scenes, 1 or more) included in a certain game distributed by a certain distribution user. It may be generated for one or more scenarios, one or more missions, etc.). Such second ranking information can be displayed on each terminal device 10 as a table as shown in FIG. 13B, for example.

Further, this second ranking information may be generated for all games distributed by any distribution user in a unit period (for example, a period of one day, one week, one month, etc.). Good. Such second ranking information can be displayed on each terminal device 10 as a table as shown in FIG. 13C, for example.

Such second ranking information can be calculated, for example, by the ranking processing unit 170 of the terminal device 10 or the ranking processing unit 230 of the server device 20 by the following method.

When the distribution user A receives gift information from the viewing user B who watches the game in the game (or unit game) distributed by the distribution user A, the ranking processing unit 170 (230) adds the gift information to the gift information. The included sender identification information and gift identification information can be acquired, and further, gift points or ranking points stored in association with the gift identification information can be acquired. As a result, the ranking processing unit 170 (230) uses all the gift information received from the viewing user B through the game (or unit game) to obtain the total value of the gift points and / or the ranking points for the viewing user B. Can be obtained. The ranking processing unit 170 (230) can also acquire the total value of gift points and / or ranking points for other viewing users.

After that, the ranking processing unit 170 (230) arranges the total value of the gift points and / or the ranking points for each viewing user in descending order to obtain the second ranking information as illustrated in FIGS. 13A and 13B. Can be obtained.

Further, the ranking processing unit 170 (230) is limited to the games (or unit games) distributed by each distribution user during the unit period, and performs the same processing as described above, thereby performing the same processing as illustrated in FIG. 13C. The ranking information of 2 can be acquired.

Since the gift information transmitted to the terminal device 10 of a certain distribution user is also stored in the DB server device 20b, the second ranking information as illustrated in FIGS. 13A and 13B is obtained. Can be obtained by either the ranking processing unit 170 of the terminal device 10 of the distribution user or the ranking processing unit 230 of the server device 20. However, since the gift information transmitted from the terminal device of each viewing user to the terminal device 10 of the "other" distribution user is not automatically transferred to the terminal device 10 of a certain distribution user. In order to generate the second ranking information as illustrated in FIG. 13C, the terminal device 10 of the distribution user transmits to the DB server device 20b via, for example, the game API server device 20c, to each distribution user. You need to request the gift information provided.

The second ranking information acquired in this way may be distributed from the distribution user's terminal device 10 to each terminal device 10 via the distribution server system 20 (distribution server device 20a), or may be distributed. Distribution may be made from the distribution server system 20 to each terminal device 10 regardless of the operation of the user's terminal device 10.

In the examples shown in FIGS. 12A to 12C, the total value of the gift points and / or the ranking points acquired by each distribution user is compared in order to generate the first ranking information, but instead of this. Or, in addition to this, the total value of the number of times each distribution user receives gift information from each viewing user may be compared and displayed. Similarly, in the examples shown in FIGS. 13A to 13C, in order to generate the second ranking information, the total value of the gift points and / or the ranking points calculated from the gift information received from each viewing user is compared. However, instead of or in addition to this, the total value of the number of times gift information is received from each viewing user may be compared and displayed.

When the generation, display, and distribution of the ranking information described in the section "6" are performed by the terminal device 10 of the distribution user, the terminal device 10 is a game program incorporated in the web page received from the web server device 20B. According to this, the above-described operations required for generating, displaying, and distributing the ranking information (first ranking information and / or second ranking information 9 can be performed.

In this way, in the first ranking information, each viewing user who watches the second video (video related to the game) distributed by a certain distribution user sends more gift information to the distribution user. This will increase the likelihood that the distribution user will be ranked higher and become more famous. Therefore, it is possible to improve the motivation of the viewing user to support the distribution user. Further, in the second ranking information, if each viewing user who watches the second video (video related to the game) distributed by a certain distribution user sends more gift information to the distribution user, Since the possibility that the viewing user himself / herself is ranked higher is increased, the name recognition of the viewing user himself / herself can be increased. Therefore, each viewing user who watches the second video distributed by a certain distribution user indirectly feels that he / she is participating in the game by transmitting the gift information to the distribution user. be able to.

Further, in either case of the first ranking or the second ranking, each user uses the terminal device 10 to display a ranking screen in which a plurality of distribution users and / or a plurality of viewing users are listed. The first ranking information and / or the screen on which the second ranking information is displayed) can be viewed. Among these plurality of distribution users and / or a plurality of viewing users, there is a possibility that users who are not recognized (for example, not following) by each user may be included. As a result, each user can get an opportunity to know a new user through this ranking screen, so that the entire community can be activated.

In addition, on the ranking screen, detailed information about each distribution user and / or each viewing user listed (for example, name / nickname, age, gender, residential area, first video / first video distributed / viewed so far). Information indicating the moving image of No. 2, hobbies, appeal messages, URLs related to homepages / SNS, etc. are not limited to these, and various information) may be included. Furthermore, on the ranking screen, a button (UI) for following each listed distribution user and / or each viewing user, a direct message is sent or chatted to each listed distribution user and / or each viewing user. A button (UI) for starting and / or a button (UI) for jumping to the homepage / SNS of each distribution user and / or each viewing user may be included.

7. Modifications In the various embodiments described above, in order for the distribution user's terminal device 10 to generate a video (second video) related to the game, an HTML (particularly HTML5) document incorporating a game program is output from the web server device 20B. The case of receiving was explained. However, instead of the configuration in which the distribution user's terminal device 10 receives the HTML document in which the game program is incorporated from the web server device 20B from the web server device 20B, the terminal device 10 executes the installed video distribution application to execute data (not shown). It is also possible to generate a second moving image including a screen related to a game by receiving necessary information from a server device (or any server device (not shown) included in the distribution server system 20A).

In the various embodiments described above, the distribution user's terminal device 10 may be a smartphone or the like used by a general user, or may be a dedicated terminal device installed in a studio or the like. In this case, at least one of the distribution server device 20a, the DB server device 20b, and the game API server device 20c (further, the web server device 20B) included in the distribution server system 20A is installed in the studio or the like. It may be installed side by side with a dedicated terminal device.

In the various embodiments described above, a case where a shooting game is used has been described as an example of a game distributed as a second moving image. However, the technology disclosed in the present application is similarly applied to the distribution of any game in which some game object is displayed, for example, a role-playing game, an action game, a simulation game, a training game, a puzzle game, or the like. It is possible.

In the various embodiments described above, the distribution user's terminal device 10 includes a first animation of the distribution user's first avatar object based on motion data relating to the distribution user's actions and voice data relating to the distribution user's voice. A case where a moving image is generated and the first moving image is transmitted to the distribution server device 20a has been described. However, the distribution user terminal device 10 transmits the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user and the voice data related to the voice of the distribution user to the distribution server device 20a, and the distribution server device 20a is the first based on the operation data and the voice data. The moving image may be generated and distributed to the terminal device 10 of each viewing user. Alternatively, the distribution user's terminal device 10 transmits operation data related to the operation of the distribution user and voice data related to the voice of the distribution user to a server device provided separately, and this separate server device is based on the operation data and the voice data. The first moving image may be generated and returned to the distribution user's terminal device 10, and the distribution user's terminal device 10 may transmit the received first moving image to the distribution server device 20a. Furthermore, the distribution user's terminal device 10 transmits the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user and the voice data related to the voice of the distribution user via the distribution server device 20a or the server device separately provided above, and is a terminal device of each viewing user. The terminal device 10 of each viewing user may generate (render) and display the first moving image based on the received operation data and audio data.

Further, in any of the above cases, generating the first moving image based on the operation data and the audio data transmitted by the terminal device 10 of the distribution user can be performed by the distribution server device 20a, the separate server device, and each viewing. It may be shared by at least two of the user's terminal devices 10. In any case, the device responsible for generating the first moving image can receive and store information (images and the like) about the avatar object to be operated from, for example, the distribution server device 20a and the like.

Furthermore, in any case, the gift information and / or comment information transmitted by the terminal device 10 of each viewing user is the distribution server device 20a, the separate server device described above, and the terminal device 10 of each viewing user. Of these, it can be transmitted by any method to the device responsible for generating the first moving image. As a result, the device that generates the first moving image executes processing based on the received gift information (for example, displaying the gift object on the first moving image) and / or based on the received comment information. Processing (for example, displaying a comment in the first moving image) can be executed. Further, in any case, the device responsible for generating the first moving image receives and stores information (images, etc.) corresponding to various gifts used from, for example, the distribution server device 20a or the like. Can be done.

In the various embodiments described above, the case where the comment information is incorporated into the gift information and transmitted from the viewing user's terminal device 10 to the distribution user's terminal device 10 via the distribution server system 20A has been described. However, the comment information may be transmitted to the distribution user's terminal device 10 separately from the gift information. In this case, a configuration equivalent to the above-mentioned DB server device 20b and game API server device 20c used for transmitting gift information can be separately provided for transmitting comment information.

The various embodiments described above can be used in combination with each other as long as there is no contradiction or inconvenience.

1 Video distribution system 10 Terminal equipment 10A Distribution user terminal equipment 10B, 10C, 10D Viewing user terminal equipment 20 Server equipment 20A Distribution server system 20a Distribution server equipment 20b Database (DB) server equipment 20c Game API server equipment 29B Web server equipment

Claims (29)

By running on at least one processor
Based on the first video containing the animation of the first avatar object of the distribution user generated based on the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user, and the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user using the received web page. The second video about the game generated in the above is distributed to the terminal device of the viewing user via the communication line.
Gift information indicating that a gift is to be given to the distribution user generated by the operation of the viewing user who watches the second moving image is received from the viewing user's terminal device via a communication line.
The second moving image in which a plurality of game objects set based on the gift information are integrated and displayed according to the total number of the plurality of game objects is displayed as a terminal device of the viewing user via a communication line. Deliver to
A computer program characterized in that the processor functions as described above. The above aspect
A mode in which representative game objects overlap by the total number,
A mode in which a representative game object is represented by a density corresponding to the total number.
A mode in which the representative game object is represented by a size corresponding to the total number, and
A mode represented by a combination of a representative game object and a character indicating the total number.
The computer program according to claim 1, wherein the computer program is selected from the group including. Claim 1 or claim, wherein the game object is an object that gives points corresponding to the gift information to the distribution user by interacting with the own game object including the second avatar object of the distribution user. Item 2. The computer program according to item 2. From claim 1, the game object is an object that gives a parameter corresponding to the gift information to the own game object by interacting with the own game object including the second avatar object of the distribution user. The computer program according to any one of claim 3. The computer program according to claim 4, wherein the parameters are selected from a group including offensive power, defensive power, physical strength, mobility, equipment and items. The computer program according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the web page is generated according to HTML5. The computer program according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the communication line includes the Internet. The computer program according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the processor is a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, or a graphics processing unit (GPU). Equipped with at least one processor
The processor
Based on the first video containing the animation of the first avatar object of the distribution user generated based on the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user, and the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user using the received web page. The second video about the game generated in the above is distributed to the terminal device of the viewing user via the communication line.
Gift information indicating that a gift is to be given to the distribution user generated by the operation of the viewing user who watches the second moving image is received from the viewing user's terminal device via a communication line.
The second moving image in which a plurality of game objects set based on the gift information are integrated and displayed according to the total number of the plurality of game objects is displayed as a terminal device of the viewing user via a communication line. A terminal device characterized by delivering to. The terminal device according to claim 9, wherein the communication line includes the Internet. The terminal device according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the processor is a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor or a graphics processing unit (GPU). A method performed by at least one processor that executes computer-readable instructions.
Based on the first video containing the animation of the first avatar object of the distribution user generated based on the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user, and the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user using the received web page. The process of distributing the second video about the game generated in the above to the terminal device of the viewing user via the communication line, and
A step of receiving gift information generated by an operation of the viewing user who watches the second video, indicating that a gift is given to the distribution user, from the terminal device of the viewing user via a communication line. ,
The second moving image, in which a plurality of game objects set based on the gift information are integrated and displayed according to the total number of the plurality of game objects, is displayed as a terminal device of the viewing user via a communication line. And the process of delivering to
A method characterized by including. 12. The method of claim 12, wherein the communication line includes the Internet. 12. The method of claim 12 or 13, wherein the processor is a central processing unit (CPU), microprocessor or graphics processing unit (GPU). By running on at least one processor
Based on the first video containing the animation of the first avatar object of the distribution user generated based on the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user, and the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user using the received web page. The second video related to the game generated by the distribution user's terminal device is distributed to the viewing user's terminal device via the communication line.
Gift information indicating that a gift is given to the distribution user generated by the operation of the viewing user who watches the second moving image is received from the terminal device of the viewing user via a communication line.
The second moving image distributed by the terminal device of the distribution user, in which a plurality of game objects set based on the gift information are integrated and displayed according to the total number of the plurality of game objects, is displayed. Distribute to the viewing user's terminal device via a communication line,
A computer program characterized in that the processor functions as described above. The computer program according to claim 15, wherein the communication line includes the Internet. The computer program according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the processor is a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor or a graphics processing unit (GPU). Equipped with at least one processor
The processor
Based on the first video containing the animation of the first avatar object of the distribution user generated based on the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user, and the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user using the received web page. The second video related to the game generated by the distribution user's terminal device is distributed to the viewing user's terminal device via the communication line.
Gift information indicating that a gift is to be given to the distribution user generated by the operation of the viewing user who watches the second moving image is received from the viewing user's terminal device via a communication line.
The second moving image distributed by the terminal device of the distribution user, in which a plurality of game objects set based on the gift information are integrated and displayed according to the total number of the plurality of game objects, is displayed. A server device characterized in that it is delivered to the terminal device of the viewing user via a communication line. The server device according to claim 18, wherein the communication line includes the Internet. The server device according to claim 18 or 19, wherein the processor is a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor or a graphics processing unit (GPU). A method performed by at least one processor that executes computer-readable instructions.
Based on the first video containing the animation of the first avatar object of the distribution user generated based on the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user, and the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user using the received web page. The process of distributing the second video related to the game generated by the distribution user's terminal device to the viewing user's terminal device via the communication line.
A step of receiving gift information generated by an operation of the viewing user who watches the second video, indicating that a gift is given to the distribution user, from the terminal device of the viewing user via a communication line. ,
The second moving image distributed by the terminal device of the distribution user, in which a plurality of game objects set based on the gift information are integrated and displayed according to the total number of the plurality of game objects, is displayed. The process of delivering to the terminal device of the viewing user via the communication line,
A method characterized by including. 21. The method of claim 21, wherein the communication line includes the Internet. The method of claim 21 or 22, wherein the processor is a central processing unit (CPU), microprocessor or graphics processing unit (GPU). Equipped with at least one processor
The processor
Based on the first video containing the animation of the first avatar object of the distribution user generated based on the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user, and the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user using the received web page. A web page containing a computer program is provided to the distribution user's terminal device configured to distribute the second video related to the generated game to the viewing user's terminal device via a communication line. , Is transmitted via a communication line,
The computer program
The terminal device of the distribution user
Gift information indicating that a gift is to be given to the distribution user generated by the operation of the viewing user who watches the second moving image is received from the viewing user's terminal device via a communication line.
A plurality of game objects set based on the gift information are made to function to generate the second moving image integrated and displayed according to the total number of the plurality of game objects. A server device characterized by. The server device according to claim 24, wherein the communication line includes the Internet. The server device according to claim 24 or 25, wherein the processor is a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor or a graphics processing unit (GPU). A method performed by at least one processor that executes computer-readable instructions.
Based on the first video containing the animation of the first avatar object of the distribution user generated based on the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user, and the operation data related to the operation of the distribution user using the received web page. A web page containing a computer program is provided to the distribution user's terminal device configured to distribute the second video related to the generated game to the viewing user's terminal device via a communication line. Including the process of transmitting via a communication line
The computer program
The terminal device of the distribution user
Gift information indicating that a gift is to be given to the distribution user generated by the operation of the viewing user who watches the second moving image is received from the viewing user's terminal device via a communication line.
A plurality of game objects set based on the gift information are made to function to generate the second moving image integrated and displayed according to the total number of the plurality of game objects. A method characterized by. 27. The method of claim 27, wherein the communication line includes the Internet. 28. The method of claim 27 or 28, wherein the processor is a central processing unit (CPU), microprocessor or graphics processing unit (GPU).

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