JP6942844B1 - Computer programs, methods, and server equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a computer program, a method, and a server device which reduce the possibility of impairing the interest of a game. SOLUTION: After a first distributor and at least one user jointly perform distribution, it is determined whether or not the first condition is satisfied, and if it is determined that the first condition is satisfied, the first Based on the data, the second data related to at least one of at least one user is extracted, and at least the avatar of the first distributor is based on the second data at the time of executing or after the execution of the game. A processor that changes one of the current parameters or, based on the second data, displays the avatar of the first distributor and the avatar of at least one of the at least one user in the second video. Make it work. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1

Description

The techniques of the present disclosure relate to computer programs, methods, and server devices used to distribute a video about a game from a distributor's terminal to each viewer's terminal.

A service called mirrativ (Non-Patent Document 1) is known as a service used for distributing a video related to a game from a distributor's terminal to each viewer's terminal.

In this service, the distributor uses the terminal to generate a video containing an animation of an avatar generated based on the operation data related to the operation of the distributor, and the operation data related to the operation of the distributor. Video related to the game can be distributed to the terminals of a plurality of viewers. Non-Patent Document 1 is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

"Mirrativ", [online], August 16, 2019, Mirrativ, Inc., [Search December 23, 2019], Internet (https://apps.apple.com/jp/app/mirrativ) -Mirrativ-Easy game distribution on smartphone / id1028944599)

Here, assuming that a video in which the avatars of a plurality of distributors (for example, the first distributor and the second distributor) co-star or a video in which the plurality of distributors jointly play a game is distributed, the first distribution is performed. When a person distributes together with a second distributor, the number of viewers may be larger than when the first distributor distributes. In this case, if the second distributor who distributes with the first distributor stops the distribution and withdraws, the number of viewers decreases due to the influence of the withdrawal, and when the first distributor later distributes the game, The interest of the game may be impaired. Therefore, even if the second distributor who distributes the game together with the first distributor stops the distribution and leaves the distribution, it is desirable that the configuration is such that the interest of the game to be distributed later by the first distributor is not impaired as much as possible.

Therefore, the present disclosure provides computer programs, methods, and server devices that reduce the possibility of impairing the enjoyment of the game.

The computer program according to one aspect uses the motion data related to the motion of the first distributor or the first moving image including the animation of the avatar of the first distributor generated based on the motion data, and the received web page. The second video related to the game generated based on the operation data related to the operation of the first distributor is distributed to at least one viewer's viewer terminal via the communication line, and the game is executed. After storing the first data regarding at least one user who has previously jointly distributed with the first distributor, and after the first distributor and at least one user have jointly distributed the first data. It is determined whether or not the condition is satisfied, and if it is determined that the first condition is satisfied, the second data related to at least one of the at least one user is based on the first data. And change at least one current parameter of the avatar of the first distributor based on the second data, or based on the first data, during or after the execution of the game. The processor is made to function so that the avatar of the first distributor and the avatar of at least one of the at least one user are displayed in the second moving image.

A method according to one aspect is a first method comprising the operation data relating to the operation of the first distributor or the animation of the avatar of the first distributor generated based on the operation data by the processor executing an instruction. The video and the second video related to the game generated based on the operation data related to the operation of the first distributor using the received web page are transmitted to the viewer terminal of at least one viewer via a communication line. A step of delivering to the user, a step of storing first data regarding at least one user who jointly delivered with the first distributor before executing the game, and a step of the first distributor and at least one of the first distributors. A step of determining whether or not the first condition is satisfied after the users jointly distribute the data, and if it is determined that the first condition is satisfied, at least one of the above is based on the first data. At least one of the avatars of the first distributor based on the second data in the step of extracting the second data related to at least one of the users and the execution of the game or after the execution of the game. A step of changing the current parameters or displaying the avatar of the first distributor and the avatar of at least one of the at least one user in the second video based on the second data. ,including.

A method according to one aspect is a first method comprising the operation data relating to the operation of the first distributor or the animation of the avatar of the first distributor generated based on the operation data by the processor executing an instruction. The process of receiving the video and the second video related to the game generated based on the operation data related to the operation of the first distributor using the received web page via the communication line, and the first distributor. After the joint distribution by at least one user, it is determined whether or not the first condition is satisfied, and if it is determined that the first condition is satisfied, the first item is performed before the game is executed. Based on the first data about at least one user who co-distributed with one distributor, the first data extracted in relation to at least one of the at least one user. Receives a first video with at least one current parameter of one distributor's avatar modified, or at least one of the first distributor's avatar and at least one user based on the second data. Including the process of receiving a second video displaying the user's avatar,
including.

In the server device according to one aspect, the processor receives the first moving image including the operation data related to the operation of the first distributor or the animation of the avatar of the first distributor generated based on the operation data, and the received web. A second video about the game generated based on the operation data related to the operation of the first distributor using the page is transmitted to at least one viewer's viewer terminal via a communication line, and the above-mentioned After storing the first data regarding at least one user who jointly distributed with the first distributor before executing the game, and after the first distributor and the at least one user jointly distribute the data. , It is determined whether or not the first condition is satisfied, and if it is determined that the first condition is satisfied, it is related to at least one of the at least one user based on the first data. The second data is extracted, and at the time of execution or after the execution of the game, at least one current parameter of the avatar of the first distributor is changed based on the second data, or the second data is obtained. Based on this, the avatar of the first distributor and the avatar of at least one of the at least one user are displayed in the second moving image.

In the server device according to one aspect, the processor receives the first moving image including the operation data related to the operation of the first distributor or the animation of the avatar of the first distributor generated based on the operation data, and the received web. A second video about a game generated based on operation data related to the operation of the first distributor using a page is distributed to at least one viewer's viewer terminal via a communication line. A web page including a computer program is transmitted to the distributor terminal of the distributor configured in the above via a communication line, and the computer program transmits the distributor terminal of the first distributor to the distributor terminal of the first distributor. The first data regarding at least one user who jointly distributed with the first distributor before the execution of the game is stored, and the first distributor and the at least one user jointly distribute the data. After that, it is determined whether or not the first condition is satisfied, and if it is determined that the first condition is satisfied, it is related to at least one of the at least one user based on the first data. The second data is extracted, and at the time of execution or after the execution of the game, at least one current parameter of the avatar of the first distributor is changed based on the second data, or the second data The processor is made to function so that the avatar of the first distributor and the avatar of at least one of the at least one user are displayed in the second moving image based on the above.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the video distribution system 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing an example of the hardware configuration of the terminal 10 (server device 20) shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing an example of the function of the terminal 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.

Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present disclosure 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 Simply put, the video distribution system of the present disclosure is based on operation data related to the operation of a user who distributes (hereinafter referred to as "distributor") using the terminal. Watch the first video including the animation of the generated avatar (avatar object) and the second video about the game generated based on the operation data related to the operation of this distributor via the communication line. It enables distribution to the terminal of a user (hereinafter referred to as "viewer"). Hereinafter, the first example will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5B.

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 terminals 10 connected to a communication line (communication network) (not shown) and one or a plurality of server devices 20 connected to the communication line. can. Each terminal 10 may be connected to one or more server devices 20 via a communication line.

Note that FIG. 1 shows, for example, the first distributor terminal 11A, the second distributor terminal 11B, the viewer terminal 12A, the viewer terminal 12B, and the viewer terminal 12C as the plurality of terminals 10. However, one or more terminals 10 other than these can be used in the same manner. Further, in the following description, the first distributor terminal 11A and the second distributor terminal 11B may be collectively referred to as the distributor terminal 11, and the viewer terminals 12A to 12C may be collectively referred to as the viewer terminal 12. Suppose there is. Further, in FIG. 1, for example, server devices 20A and 20B are shown as one or more server devices 20, but one or more server devices 20 other than these can be used in the same manner. Further, 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.

Further, in one embodiment, the video distribution system 1 may also include one or more studio units 30 connected to a communication network. Each studio unit 30 may be connected to one or more server devices 20 or a plurality of terminals 10 via a communication line. In FIG. 1, for example, studio units 30A and 30B are shown as one or more studio units 30, but one or more studio units 30 other than these can be used in the same manner. Each studio unit 30 can have the same function as the terminal 10 or the server device 20 described later.

Hereinafter, for the sake of simplicity, attention will be paid to the case where one or more server devices 20 transmit and receive moving images and the like with and from each terminal 10. Instead of or in addition to this, as will be described later, one or more server devices 20 can transmit and receive moving images and the like to and from each studio unit 30. Further, instead of or in addition to this, as will be described later, the studio unit 30 can send and receive moving images and the like to and from each terminal 10.

1-1. Terminal 10
The plurality of terminals 10 include, for example, a plurality of distributor terminals 11 (for example, first distributor terminal 11A and second distributor terminal 11B) and one or more viewer terminals 12 (for example, viewer terminals 12A to 12A to). 12C) and can be included. The distributor corresponding to the first distributor terminal 11A is referred to as the first distributor, and the distributor corresponding to the second distributor terminal 11B is referred to as the second distributor. In the following description, when the first distributor terminal 11A distributes the game independently among the plurality of distributor terminals 11, the second distributor terminal 11B functions as a terminal for distributing the game. It does not have to be, and for example, it may have a configuration that functions in the same manner as the viewer terminal 12.

By having a common configuration, each terminal 10 can be either a terminal for distributing a moving image (distributor terminal 11) or a terminal for viewing a moving image (viewer terminal 12).

Further, when each terminal 10 operates as a terminal for distributing a moving image (a terminal of a distributor), the installed moving image distribution application (middleware or a combination of the application and the middleware) is used. By executing (the same shall apply hereinafter), the first video including the animation of the virtual character (avatar object) that acquires the operation data related to the operation of the distributor and changes according to the acquired data is displayed. It can be transmitted to the server device 20 (distribution server system 20A1) via the communication line. Such a first moving image is distributed by the server device 20 (distribution server system 20A1) to the terminal (viewer terminal) 12 for receiving the moving image via the communication line. Such a viewer terminal 12 receives a moving image by executing an installed video viewing application (middleware or a combination of the application and the middleware; the same applies hereinafter). Can be done.

In addition, each terminal 10 executes the installed web browser application by executing the browser function incorporated in the installed video distribution application when operating as the distributor's terminal. As a result, a web page (HTML document) can be received from the server device 20 (web server system 20B), and the game program included in the web page can be executed. By executing this game program, each terminal 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 distributor.

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

Furthermore, when each terminal 10 operates as a distributor's terminal, a viewer who watches a second video (distributed by the distributor terminal 11) by executing the video distribution application. Gift information indicating that a gift is given to this distributor and / or a comment indicating that a comment is transmitted to this distributor from the terminal 12 via the server device 20 (distribution server system 20A). Information can be received.

On the other hand, when each terminal 10 operates as a terminal (viewer terminal) for viewing a moving image, the first terminal distributed by the distributor terminal 11 is executed by executing the installed video viewing application. The moving image and / or the second moving image can be received via the server device 20 (distribution server system 20A).

Further, when each terminal 10 operates as a viewer terminal, gift information indicating that a gift is given to the distributor by executing a video viewing application and / or to the distributor Comment information indicating that a comment is to be transmitted can be transmitted to the first distributor terminal 11A via the server device 20 (distribution server system 20A).

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

Each terminal 10 is an arbitrary terminal capable of performing such an operation, and may include, but is not limited to, a smartphone, a tablet, a mobile phone (feature phone), and / or a personal computer. It is a thing. Further, each terminal 10 is configured to be capable of performing collaborative distribution (joint distribution or collaborative distribution), for example.

In the following description, the collaborative distribution means, for example, distribution using a terminal jointly owned by a plurality of distributors. The collaboration distribution may include, for example, video distribution using the avatar of the first distributor and the avatar of another distributor, and game distribution performed by the first distributor and other distributors. The game distributed by the game distribution is, for example, a live distribution game (live game). Further, in a game distributed by collaborative distribution, a user who distributes and / or watches the game is a terminal operated by another user by inputting operation information and / or voice to the terminal 10 of each user. The input information can be transmitted to 10, and users can communicate with each other.

Further, in the case of collaborative distribution, for example, each of a plurality of distributors can be treated separately. For example, one of the plurality of distributors may be treated as, for example, a host distributor, and the remaining distributors of the plurality of distributors may be treated as, for example, a guest. Specifically, for example, when two distributors (first distributor and second distributor) execute collaborative distribution, the first distributor is treated as a host distributor, and the second distributor is Can be treated as a guest. In this case, when the collaboration distribution is completed, the first distributor continues the distribution, and the second distributor cannot continue the distribution. The second distributor may be configured to be able to view the distribution as a viewer, for example, when the distribution cannot be continued.

When each of the plurality of distributors is treated separately, for example, the display content displayed on the display screen of the terminal operated by the host distributor is displayed on the display screen of the terminal operated by the guest. It may be configured to be different from the displayed content. Further, when each of the plurality of distributors is treated separately, for example, the commands that can be operated by the host distributor may be configured more than the commands that can be operated by the guest.

In the above, an example in which each of a plurality of distributors is treated separately in the case of collaborative distribution has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this example, and in the case of collaborative distribution, each of the plurality of distributors is distinguished. It may be configured to be treated without being done.

1-2. Server device 20
As shown in FIG. 1, the server device 20 includes, for example, a distribution server system 20A and a web server system 20B.

The distribution server system 20A can distribute the first moving image and / or the second moving image transmitted by each terminal (each distributor terminal) 10 to each terminal (each viewer terminal) 10. Further, the distribution server system 20A sends gift information transmitted by each terminal (each viewer terminal) 10 indicating that a gift is given to a certain distributor, and / or to a certain distributor. The comment information indicating that the comment is to be transmitted can be transmitted to the distributor terminal 11.

In order to perform such an operation, the distribution server system 20A, in one embodiment, is connected to the distribution server device 20A1 which is connected to each other via a communication line (including a wireless line and / or a wired line (not shown)). , The database (DB) server device 20A2, the game API server device 20A3, and the collaboration server device 20A4 can be included.

The distribution server device 20A1 can distribute the first moving image and / or the second moving image transmitted by each distributor terminal 11 to each terminal 10. Further, the distribution server device 20A1 can store the gift information and / or the comment information transmitted by each viewer terminal 12 in the DB server device 20A2.

The DB server device 20A2 stores the gift information and / or comment information received from the distribution server device 20A1, reads the gift information and / comment information inquired by the game API server device 20A3, and reads the gift information and / or comment information received by the game API server device 20A3 into the game API server device 20A3. Can be sent.

When the game API server device 20A3 receives an inquiry about gift information and / or comment information from each distributor terminal 11, the game API server device 20A3 reads the gift information and / or comment information for the distributor terminal 11 from the DB server device 20A2 and distributes the gift information and / or comment information. It can be transmitted to the personal terminal 11. Further, the game API server device 20A3 acquires information on a candidate user other than the first distributor and stores it in the DB server device 20A2 in order to determine a user who performs collaborative distribution. Here, the "user who is a candidate other than the first distributor" is, for example, a second distributor or a viewer.

The collaboration server device 20A4 (collaboration server device 20A4) communicates voice data and / or operation data with each terminal 10 during collaboration distribution, for example. For example, during collaboration distribution, when the first distributor emits a voice to the first distributor terminal 11A, the collaboration server device 20A4 receives data related to the voice from the first distributor terminal 11A. , The data related to the voice is transmitted to the second distributor terminal 11B and / or the viewer terminal 12. Further, for example, when the second distributor emits a voice to the second distributor terminal 11B during the collaboration distribution, the collaboration server device 20A4 transmits the data related to the voice from the second distributor terminal 11B. Receive and transmit the data related to the voice to the first distributor terminal 11A and / or the viewer terminal 12.

In the example shown in FIG. 1, the distribution server system 20A includes a distribution server device 20A1, a DB server device 20A2, a game API server device 20A3, and a collaboration server device 20A4 for the purpose of distributing the load and the like. A configuration with four server devices is shown. However, at least one of these four server devices may be integrated with at least one of the remaining server devices.

As shown in FIG. 1, the web server system 20B includes, for example, a game server device 20B1 and a content server device 20B2.

The game server device 20B1 transmits a web page (HTML, for example, a document created according to HTML5) in which a game program is incorporated to each distributor terminal 11 that has accessed the game. This game program allows the receiving and decoding terminal 10 to execute various operations related to the distribution of moving images, including the operations illustrated in the following (a) to (c). be.
(A) Operation of executing the game (b) Operation of transmitting the game screen generated by executing the game to the distribution server system 20A (distribution server device 20A1) (c) Gift information transmitted to this distributor And / or the operation of acquiring comment information from the distribution server system 20A (game API server device 20A3).

For example, when the game is distributed by collaborative distribution, the game server device 20B1 controls the operation information in the game and calculates the game logic. Further, the game server device 20B1 transmits and receives game operation information and / or calculation information to and from a terminal 10 operated by a user who distributes and / or watches the game, for example, when the game is distributed by collaborative distribution. The game server device 20B1 stores data regarding the second distributor and / or the viewer of the game distributed by the collaboration distribution during the collaboration distribution. The data stored in the game server device 20B1 can be used to determine the content of a predetermined process in S324 described later.

The content server device 20B2 is, for example, a device that stores data related to a game (for example, live game content) and provides game drawing data to a terminal 10 operated by a user who distributes and / or watches the game.

1-3. Studio unit 30
The studio unit 30 may be arranged in a studio, a room, a hall, or the like where the performer (distributor) distributes the moving image. As described above, the studio unit 30 can perform the same functions as the terminal 10 and / or the server device 20. In FIG. 1, data can be communicated between the studio unit 30 and other devices by a broken line, and data can be communicated between other devices by a solid line.

2. Hardware Configuration of Each Device Next, an example of the hardware configuration of each of the terminal 10, the server device 20, and the studio unit 30 will be described.

2-1. Hardware Configuration of Terminal 10 An example of the hardware configuration of each terminal 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 10 (server device 20) shown in FIG. 1. (Note that in FIG. 2, reference numerals in parentheses are servers as described later. It is described in relation to the device 20).

As shown in FIG. 2, each terminal 10 mainly includes a central processing unit 14, a main storage device 15, an input / output interface device 16, an input device 17, an auxiliary storage device 18, and an output device 19. , Can be included. These devices are connected by a data bus and / or a control bus.

The central processing unit 14 is called a "CPU", and performs an operation on instructions and data stored in the main storage device 15 and stores the result of the operation in the main storage device 15. be. Further, the central processing unit 14 can control the input device 17, the auxiliary storage device 18, the output device 19, and the like via the input / output interface device 16. The terminal 10 can include one or more such central processing units 14.

The main storage device 15 is referred to as a “memory”, and is an instruction received from the input device 17, the auxiliary storage device 18 and the communication line 30 (server device 20 or the like) via the input / output interface device 16 and. It stores the data and the calculation result of the central processing unit 14. The main storage device 15 can include RAM (random access memory), ROM (read-only memory) and / or flash memory without limitation.

The auxiliary storage device 18 is a storage device having a larger capacity than the main storage device 15. It is possible to store instructions and data (computer programs) that constitute the above-mentioned specific application (video distribution application, video viewing application, etc.), web browser application, and the like. Further, the auxiliary storage device 18 can transmit these instructions and data (computer programs) to the main storage device 15 via the input / output interface device 16 by being controlled by the central processing unit 14. .. The auxiliary storage device 18 may include, but is not limited to, a magnetic disk device and / or an optical disk device.

The input device 17 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 19 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 device 14 sequentially loads and loads the instructions and data (computer programs) that constitute a specific application stored in the auxiliary storage device 18 into the main storage device 15. The output device 19 is controlled via the input / output interface device 16 by calculating instructions and data, or another device (for example, the server device 20) is controlled via the input / output interface device 16 and the communication line 2. , Other terminals 10 and / or studio unit 30 etc.) can send and receive various information.

As a result, the terminal 10 can execute at least one of the operations illustrated in the following (a) to (d), for example, by executing the installed specific application.
(A) Action required to deliver the first video and / or the second video (b) To receive gift information and / or comment information sent to the own terminal 10 by another terminal 10. Necessary actions (c) Actions required to receive the first video and / or the second video delivered by the other terminal 10 (d) Gift information and / or comment information for the other terminal 10 Action required to send

The terminal 10 may include one or more microprocessors and / or a graphics processing unit (GPU) in place of the central processing unit 14 or together with the central processing unit 14.

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 (each of the distribution server device 20A1, the DB server device 20A2, the game API server device 20A3, the game server device 20B1, and the content server device 20B2) includes, for example, the above-mentioned terminals 10 It is possible to use the same hardware configuration. 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 24, a main storage device 25, an input / output interface device 26, an input device 27, an auxiliary storage device 28, and an output device 29. And can include. These devices are connected by a data bus and / or a control bus.

The central processing device 24, the main storage device 25, the input / output interface device 26, the input device 27, the auxiliary storage device 28, and the output device 29 are included in each of the terminals 10 described above, respectively. It can be substantially the same as the storage device 15, the input / output interface device 16, the input device 17, the auxiliary storage device 18, and the output device 19.

In such a hardware configuration, the central processing device 24 sequentially loads and loads the instructions and data (computer programs) that constitute a specific application stored in the auxiliary storage device 28 into the main storage device 25. The output device 29 is controlled via the input / output interface device 26 by calculating instructions and data, or another device (for example, each terminal 10) is controlled via the input / output interface device 26 and the communication line 2. And / or various information can be transmitted and received to and from the studio unit 30 and the like).

As a result, the server device 20 operates the operation required to distribute the first video and / or the second video transmitted by each distributor terminal 11 to each viewer terminal 12, and each viewer terminal 12 It is possible to perform operations (including various operations described in detail later) necessary for transmitting gift information and / or comment information transmitted to a certain distributor terminal 11 to the distributor terminal 11. can.

The server device 20 may include one or more microprocessors and / or a graphics processing unit (GPU) in place of the central processing unit 24 or together with the central processing unit 24.

2-3. Hardware Configuration of Studio Unit 30 As described above, the studio unit 30 can perform the same functions as the terminal 10 and / or the server device 20. Therefore, the studio unit 30 can have the same hardware configuration as the terminal 10 or the server device 20 described above.

3. 3. Functions of Each Device Next, an example of the functions of the terminal 10, the server device 20, and the studio unit 30 will be described.

3-1. Functions of Terminal 10 An example of the functions of the terminal 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing an example of the function of the terminal 10 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the terminal 10 mainly includes a first video generation unit 100, a second video generation unit 110, a communication unit 120, a display unit 130, a storage unit 140, and a user interface. A unit 150 and a gift processing unit 160 can be included.

(1) First video generation unit 100
The first moving image generation unit 100 can generate a first moving image including an animation of the avatar object of the distributor based on the motion data related to the motion of the distributor. In order to realize this, the first moving image generation unit 100 can include, for example, an acquisition unit 102 and a processing unit 104.

The acquisition unit 102 acquires 1 or more first sensors 102a (not shown) for acquiring data on the body of the distributor, and 1 or 1 or more for acquiring voice data on utterances and / or singing uttered by the distributor. A second sensor 102b (not shown), which is higher than 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, a camera included in a 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 body of the distributor using the first sensor 102a arranged close to the body of the distributor. 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. File) can be generated. The TSV file is a file in a format in which a plurality of data are recorded by separating the data with tabs.

Regarding the near-infrared camera, specifically, a dot projector emits an infrared laser that forms a dot pattern to the performer's body, and the near-infrared camera captures the infrared dots projected and reflected on the performer's body. Generates an image of infrared dots captured in this way. 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 distributor using the second sensor 102b arranged close to the distributor's body. .. 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 about the distributor's body using the first sensor 102a, and at the same time, utterances and / or singing uttered by the distributor using the second sensor 102b. You can get audio 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 distributor 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 distributor's body (MPEG file, TSV file, etc.) and / or the voice data (MPEG file, etc.) related to the utterance and / or singing uttered by the distributor, which is generated in this way. , 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 includes, for example, any of the following (A) to (C). Is also possible.
(A) A camera that detects infrared rays emitted by an infrared laser and reflected on the performer's face (B) Multiple RGB cameras that capture visible light (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 in the distributor's body 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 in the distributor's body by using a plurality of images captured by a plurality of RGB cameras. In the case of the above (C), the acquisition unit 102 calculates the depth (depth) of each feature point in the distributor's body 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 in the performer's body 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 (distributor's avatar object) based on the data about the distributor's body 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 the data on the distributor's body from the acquisition unit 102 (data on the depth of each feature point in the performer's body) to change the facial expression of the avatar object (for example, the avatar object). Various well-known techniques are used to create a video in which the facial expression changes in synchronization with the movements of the performer's mouth and eyes, that is, a video in which the facial expression of the avatar object changes by following the lip sync and line of sight to the performer's face. Can be generated.

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

(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 distributor by using the web page received from the web server system 20B.

Specifically, the second video generation unit 110 executes a game program embedded in a web page received from the web server system 20B. As a result, the second video generation unit 110 uses the second video (game video) relating to the game in which at least one game object operates based on the operation data indicating the distributor's operation input by the user interface unit 150. ) Can be drawn.

Further, the second video generation unit 110 is generated by the viewer terminal of each viewer who views the second video, and is based on the gift information transmitted to the user (distributor) of the terminal 10. You can control at least one game object that should be displayed in the second video. The gift information is information indicating that a gift is given to the distributor.

(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 system 20B. For example, when the terminal 10 operates as the distributor terminal 11, the communication unit 120 accesses the web server system 20B, and a web page (HTML document) or the like including a game program required for executing a game or the like. Can be received. Further, when the terminal 10 operates as a distributor terminal, the communication unit 120 transmits the first video and / or the second video to the distribution server system 20A, and the gift information transmitted to the distributor. And / or comment information can be received from the distribution server system 20A.

Further, when the terminal 10 operates as a viewer terminal, the communication unit 120 receives the first video and / or the second video transmitted by the distributor terminal 11 from the distribution server system 20A, and the distributor Gift information and / or comment information can be transmitted to the distribution server system 20A.

(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 distributor when executing the game from the distributor 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 10 operates as the distributor terminal 11, the gift processing unit 160 can process the gift information transmitted to the distributor. Further, when the terminal 10 operates as the viewer terminal 12, the gift processing unit 160 can process the gift information to be transmitted by the viewer.

3-2. Functions of Server Device 20 An example of the functions 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 includes, for example, a communication unit 200, a storage unit 210, a gift processing unit 220, a determination unit 230, and an extraction unit 240.

(1) Communication unit 200
The communication unit 200 can communicate various information required for distribution and / or viewing of a moving image with the distributor terminal 11 and / or the viewer terminal 12. 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 each distributor terminal 11 and distributes the first moving image and / or the second moving image to each viewer terminal 12. Can be done. Further, when the server device 20 operates as the web server system 20B, the server device 20 can transmit a web page in which the game program is incorporated to each of the accessing distributor terminals 11.

(2) Storage unit 210
The storage unit 210 can store various information required for distribution and / or viewing of a moving image. The storage unit 210 stores, for example, data indicating the relationship between the first distributor and other distributors and / or viewers. The storage unit 210 stores, for example, data related to the distribution history of the collaboration distribution performed by the first distributor together with other distributors. The data stored in the storage unit 210 is updated every time the terminal 10 executes distribution and / or views the distribution, for example. Of the data stored in the storage unit 210, the data relating to at least one user who has collaborated with the first distributor may be referred to as the first data. The first data is, for example, data relating to a user who has delivered a game in the past together with the first distributor, and / or a user who has delivered a video using his / her own avatar together with the avatar of the first distributor.

The data stored in the storage unit 210 is, for example, "collaboration information", "delivery time / viewing time", "game progress", "match history", "number of followers", "special skill", "gift information", etc. Contains information about at least one of.

The "collaboration information" includes, for example, information indicating parameters in a game that has been distributed or viewed in the past by another distributor who has distributed the game by collaboration distribution with the first distributor. Further, the "collaboration information" may include, for example, information regarding video distribution using the avatar of the first distributor and the avatar of the other distributor. The “delivery time / viewing time” refers to the time during which the user operating each terminal 10 has delivered or watched the game in the past. The storage unit 210 stores, for example, the cumulative time of the time when each user has delivered and / or viewed each game in the past.

The "game progress status" indicates the progress status of the game distributed by the distributor in the past. The "competition history" indicates, for example, the number of wins, the number of losses, and the number of draws for the users who participated in the game when the game to be executed is a battle type game. The "competition history" may be, for example, ranking the users who participated in the game in a ranking format when the game to be executed is a battle type game. The "competition history" may be a score calculated by quantifying a single win, loss, draw, and ranking by giving a predetermined weight.

The "follower number" is a number corresponding to the number of followers that one user is being followed by another user. The larger the number of followers of the one user, the higher the degree of interest from many users. "Special skill" refers to the skill (special move) possessed by the distributor's avatar. If the game being played is a competitive game, the special skill includes, for example, a special move that can be used in the game to damage the opponent. The Special Move is, for example, inflicting damage on the other side that is larger than the damage caused by a normal attack. In addition, the special move exerts a larger effect than the effect of a normal attack, for example. The storage unit 210 stores, for example, the name of the special skill, the usage conditions for enabling the special skill, and the like.

The "gift information" is, for example, quantifying the number of gifts, the value of a gift, the type of gift, the level of a gift, etc. according to a predetermined table, and describes the total value of each gift. Further, for example, the "gift information" may include at least one of the time, frequency, and number of times the gift is given (sent) from the viewer terminal 12 to the distributor terminal 11. The number of gifts is the number given by the viewer to the first distributor. Here, the "value of a gift" means, for example, that when a gift is paid, the price of the gift corresponds to the value, and when the gift is free, the consumption points of the gift correspond to the value. do. The "gift value" is determined based on, for example, the usable time of the gift, the display time of the gift, and / or the number of people who can use the gift at the same time, and the total number of gifts available in the game. It may be what is done. The short usable time of the gift means that the value of the gift is high. Also, a long usable time of the gift means that the value of the gift is low. Also, a long display time of the gift means that the value of the gift is high. Also, the short display time of the gift means that the value of the gift is low. Also, the fact that the number of people who can use the gift at the same time is small means that the value of the gift is high. Also, the large number of people who can use the gift at the same time means that the value of the gift is low. Also, a small total number of gifts available in the game means that the gifts are unusually valuable. Also, a large total number of gifts available in the game means that the gifts are not uncommon and of low value.

(3) Gift processing unit 220
The gift processing unit 220 can process the gift information transmitted from each viewer to each distributor. When the server device 20 operates as the web server system 20B, the gift processing unit 220 may be omitted.

(4) Judgment unit 230
The determination unit 230 determines various conditions. For example, it determines whether or not the start condition of the collaboration distribution is satisfied (S314 described later), and determines whether or not the first condition is satisfied (S318 described later). ), It is determined whether or not the predetermined time has elapsed (S326 described later). The first condition is a condition for deciding whether or not to terminate the collaboration distribution.

(5) Extraction unit 240
The extraction unit 240 extracts the second data used for determining the processing content in S324, which will be described later, during or after the execution of the collaboration distribution. After the collaboration distribution is completed, the extraction unit 240 has at least one of the at least one user associated with the first distributor based on the first data regarding at least one user who has collaborated with the first distributor in the past. Extract the second data associated with any user.

3-3. Functions of Studio Unit 30 As described above, the studio unit 30 can perform the same functions as the terminal 10 and / or the server device 20. Therefore, the studio unit 30 can have the function of the terminal 10 described with reference to FIG. 3 and / or the function of the server device 30 described with reference to FIG.

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. In the present embodiment, for example, the number of users who collaborate with the first distributor is assumed to be one (second distributor), but the number of users who collaborate with the first distributor is not one. There may be multiple names.

First, referring to FIG. 5A, in S302, the terminal 10 (first distributor terminal 11A) starts and executes the video distribution application according to the operation of the distributor (first distributor).

In S304, the first distributor terminal 11A generates the first moving image including the animation of the avatar object of the first distributor based on the operation data related to the operation of the first distributor. As a result, the display unit 130 of the first distributor terminal 11A displays the first moving image including the animation of the avatar object of the first distributor. Then, the first distributor terminal 11A transmits the generated first moving image to the distribution server device 20A1 of the distribution server system 20A. The distribution server device 20A1 distributes the first moving image received from the first distributor terminal 11A to each viewer terminal 12 executing the moving image viewing application. As a result, the first moving image is also displayed on the display unit 130 of the viewer terminal 12 of each viewer.

In S306, when the first distributor taps the icon 406 (not shown) displayed on the display unit 130 of the first distributor terminal 11A, the first distributor terminal 11A is an application for video distribution. Executes the browser function installed in. As a result, in S308, the first distributor terminal 11A accesses the web server system 20B in a state where the video distribution application is executed (that is, the first video is distributed to each viewer terminal 12). Thereby, it is possible to receive the HTML5 document in which the game program is incorporated.

In S310, the first distributor terminal 11A can generate a moving image (second moving image) related to the game by executing the game program incorporated in the received HTML5 document.

In S312, the first distributor terminal 11A transmits the second moving image (game screen) generated in S310 to the distribution server device 20A1 of the distribution server system 20A. The distribution server device 20A1 distributes the second moving image received from the first distributor terminal 11A to each viewer terminal 12 executing the moving image viewing application. As a result, the second moving image can be displayed on the display unit 130 of each viewer terminal 12. For example, after executing the process of S312, for example, after a predetermined time has elapsed, the process of S314 is executed.

In S314, the server device 20 determines whether or not the start condition of the collaboration distribution is satisfied. If it is determined in S314 whether or not the server device 20 satisfies the collaborative distribution start condition (YES in S314), the process proceeds to S316. On the other hand, in S314, when the server device 20 determines that the collaborative distribution start condition is not satisfied (NO in S314), the process of S314 is performed again.

The processing subject of S314 to S326 is, for example, the game API server device 20A3 or the game server device 20B1 of the server device 20, but is not limited thereto, and for example, another device of the server device 20. It may be.

The start condition of the collaboration distribution is, for example, that the first distributor terminal 11A distributes the distribution in a state where the collaboration distribution mode displayed on the display unit 130 is enabled (ON), and another terminal. 10 transmits data related to the application for collaboration distribution to the first distributor terminal 11A via the server device 20, and the first distributor operates the first distributor terminal 11A to approve the application. It is filled. The first distributor can switch the collaboration distribution mode between valid (ON) and invalid (OFF) by operating the first distributor terminal 11A.

In S316, the server device 20 starts collaborative distribution. After the collaboration distribution is started, for example, when a predetermined time elapses, the processing of S318 is performed. In S316, by starting the collaborative distribution, a second including an animation of the avatar object of the first distributor and an animation of the avatar object of a user (for example, the second distributor) different from the first distributor. The moving image will be displayed on the display unit 130 of the terminal 10 operated by the user who distributes and / or views the game by the collaboration distribution.

In S316, after the server device 20 starts the collaborative distribution, the user who distributes and / or watches the game by the collaborative distribution inputs the operation information and / or the voice to the terminal 10 owned by the user. The display content of the display screen of the terminal 10 can be changed and / or the voice can be transmitted to the user who operates the other terminal 10. Further, in S316, after the server device 20 starts the collaborative distribution, the terminal 10 of the user who distributes and / or views the game by the collaborative distribution reads out the data such as the live game content stored in the content server device 20B2. be able to.

Further, in S316, after the server device 20 starts the collaborative distribution, the operation information and / or the voice input to the terminal 10 by the user who distributes and / or watches the game by the collaborative distribution is the server device 20 ( For example, it can be stored in the game server device 20B1). The data stored in this way can be used to determine the content of a predetermined process in S324, which will be described later.

Further, in S316, after the server device 20 starts the collaborative distribution, the server device 20 makes the display contents of the display unit 130 of the terminal 10 operated by the user who distributes and / or watches the game by the collaborative distribution the same. The display content of the display unit 130 of the terminal 10 operated by the user who distributes and / or views the game by collaborative distribution may be configured to be different. When the display contents of the display units 130 of the plurality of distributor terminals 11 are configured to be different from each other, the viewer who watches the game by collaborative distribution using the terminal 10 is arbitrary among the plurality of distributors. The display content of the display unit 130 related to the distributor may be configured to be displayed on the display unit 130 of its own terminal 10.

Further, in S316, an example in which the first distributor and the second distributor jointly distribute the game has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first distributor and other distributors jointly distribute the game. Anything that can be delivered will do. For example, in S316, instead of the first distributor and the second distributor jointly distributing the game, a video in which the avatar of the first distributor and the avatar of the second distributor co-star is distributed. May be good.

In S318, the server device 20 determines whether or not the first condition is satisfied. If the server device 20 determines in S318 that the first condition is satisfied (YES in S318), the collaboration distribution is terminated and S322 shown in FIG. 5B is executed. On the other hand, in S318, when the server device 20 determines that the first condition is not satisfied (NO in S318), the process of S318 is repeated.

The first condition is satisfied by, for example, transmitting third data, which is data requesting the end of the collaboration distribution, from the terminal 10 operated by the user who executes and / or views the collaboration distribution. It may be a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined time (first time) has elapsed since the start of the collaboration distribution, or it is equivalent to satisfying the condition in the game executed by the collaboration distribution. There may be. Here, the above-mentioned "request to end the collaboration distribution" means, for example, that the collaboration distribution is performed using the avatar of the first distributor (host distributor) and the avatar of the second distributor (guest). This is a request requested by the first distributor or the second distributor when the user is present. Further, the above-mentioned "conditions in the game" are, for example, defeating a character different from the character operated in the stage prepared in the game, acquiring a predetermined item in the stage, and operating the character in the stage. It is a condition that the character is moved to a predetermined position, or the parameter of the character to be operated in the stage is equal to or more than a predetermined value or less than a predetermined value. Defeating a character other than the character to be operated in the stage prepared in the game, acquiring a predetermined item in the stage, and moving the character to be operated in the stage to a predetermined position are the stages. Can be equivalent to clearing. Further, if the parameter of the character to be operated in the stage is equal to or more than a predetermined value or less than a predetermined value, it may correspond to the death of the character to be operated.

Further, when YES is determined in S318 and the collaboration distribution is completed, for example, the first distributor terminal 11A is configured so that the first distributor can continue the distribution, and the second distributor terminal 11B is the second distribution. It is configured so that the person does not perform the distribution. In this case, the second distributor terminal 11B may be configured so that the second distributor can continue to view the distribution content related to the distribution as a viewer.

In S322, the server device 20 extracts the second data related to the user other than the first distributor based on the first data. The first data is data relating to at least one user who has collaborated with the first distributor in the past, and is stored in, for example, the storage unit 210. Further, the second data shows, for example, data indicating parameters in a game distributed or viewed by a user other than the first distributor in the past, and the relationship between the first distributor and a user other than the first distributor. Includes at least one of the data.

In S324, the server device 20 executes a predetermined process based on the second data extracted from the first data. Specifically, in S324, the server device 20 changes at least one current parameter of the first distributor's avatar based on the second data, or based on the second data, the first distributor. The avatar of the user and the avatar of a user other than the first distributor are displayed in the second video. More specifically, for example, in the server device 20, the parameter of the avatar of the first distributor is changed to the parameter of the avatar of the second distributor, or the parameter of the avatar of the second distributor is changed based on the second data regarding the second distributor. Instead of displaying only the avatar of the first distributor in the second video, the avatar of the first distributor and the avatar of the second distributor are displayed in the second video.

In S324, when the current parameter of the avatar of the first distributor is changed to a predetermined parameter (referred to as the first parameter) based on the second data, this first parameter is the current parameter in the game. It is a parameter that is more advantageous in the progress of the game than the parameter. Specifically, when the second data indicates a parameter relating to a specific user, and the parameter of the avatar of the specific user is preferable to the parameter of the first distributor in terms of the progress of the game, the first distribution is performed. Change the current parameters of a person's avatar to the parameters of this particular user's avatar. In addition, instead of changing the current parameter of the avatar of the first distributor to the parameter of the avatar of this specific user, a part of the parameter of the avatar of this specific user is given to the avatar of the first distributor. You may.

Further, in S324, when displaying the avatar of the first distributor and the avatar of a user other than the first distributor in the second video based on the second data, the user plays a game together with the first distributor. By the user who delivered the most times, the user who delivered the game with the first distributor for the longest cumulative time, the user who watched the game delivered in the past by the first distributor, and the first distributor The user who has watched the game delivered in the past for the longest cumulative time, or the user who has the highest level in the game.

Further, in S324, when displaying the avatar of the first distributor and the avatar of a user other than the first distributor in the second video based on the second data, for example, the first distributor terminal 11A is the first. A second moving image including the avatar of one distributor and the avatar of a user other than the first distributor is distributed to each viewer terminal 12. This specific process is the same as in S304.

Next, in S326, it is determined whether or not the server device 20 continues the predetermined process executed in S324. If the server device 20 determines in S326 that the predetermined process executed in S324 is to be continued (YES in S326), the process in S326 is repeated. When the server device 20 determines in S326 that the predetermined process executed in S324 is not continued (NO in S326), the series of processes shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B is terminated. In the case of NO in S326, any of the processes shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B (for example, the process of S314) may be performed without completing the series of processes shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B. ..

As described above, according to the present disclosure, the first data regarding at least one user who jointly distributed with the first distributor before the execution of the game is stored, and the first distributor and at least one user After joint distribution, it is determined whether or not the first condition is satisfied, and if it is determined that the first condition is satisfied, at least one of at least one user is determined based on the first data. The second data related to the user of the first distributor is extracted, and the current parameter of at least one of the avatars of the first distributor is changed based on the second data at the time of executing or after the execution of the game, or the second data. Based on the above, the avatar of the first distributor and the avatar of at least one of at least one user can be displayed in the second moving image. Therefore, even if the second distributor who distributes the video together with the first distributor stops the video distribution and withdraws from the video distribution, it is less likely that the interest of the game to be distributed later by the first distributor is impaired. In particular, when the viewer's interest in the second distributor who jointly distributed with the first distributor is higher than the viewer's interest in the first distributor, the processing of S324 is performed. More effects are expected.

5. Modification Example In S324, when at least one current parameter of the avatar of the first distributor is changed based on the second data, or based on the second data, the first distributor When the avatar and the avatar of a user other than the first distributor are displayed in the second video, the parameters related to the avatar of the user (helper) may be changed. Further, the change of this parameter means, for example, a change to a parameter that is more advantageous in the progress of the game than the current parameter. Further, instead of changing the parameters related to the user's avatar, a gift may be given to the user. In this way, the reward for being elected in S322 and S324 can be given to the user. Further, the degree of change of the above-mentioned parameters and the contents of the above-mentioned gift are determined according to the degree of contribution of the user (helper). For example, the higher the contribution of the user (helper), the greater the degree of change of the above-mentioned parameters may be so as to be more advantageous in the progress of the game. Further, for example, the higher the contribution of the user (helper), the larger the number of gifts, the higher the value of the gift, the larger the variety of gifts, and / or the higher the level of the gift.

Further, an example in which the process of S322 is executed when YES in S318 and then the process of S324 is executed has been described. However, in the case of YES in the process of S318 and before executing the process of S322, or before executing the process of S322, or S322. After executing the process of S324 and before executing the process of S324, the server device 20 may count the number of viewers of the game distributed by the first distributor alone. Then, the server device 20 determines whether or not the number of viewers of the game independently distributed by the first distributor is equal to or greater than the predetermined number of viewers, and only when the number of viewers is less than the predetermined number of viewers. Subsequent processing (S322 or S324) may be executed. Alternatively, the server device 20 determines whether or not the number of viewers of the game independently distributed by the first distributor is less than the number of viewers at the time of collaborative distribution by a predetermined number or more, and is reduced by a predetermined number or more. In that case, the subsequent processing (S322 or S324) may be executed. The number of viewers at the time of collaboration distribution is, for example, either the maximum number of viewers, the minimum number of viewers, or the average number of viewers at the time of collaboration distribution.

Further, in the above description, in the case where the second distributor who distributes together with the first distributor in S316 stops the distribution and leaves the distribution, and then the first distributor independently distributes the data, the second data is used. An example of performing the predetermined process described in S324 has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, in S316, there are a plurality of distributors (guests) who distribute with the first distributor, and after at least one guest among the plurality of guests stops distribution and leaves, the first distributor and the remaining guests When both games are distributed, the processes of S322 and S324 may be performed.

Further, in the above description, an example in which S302 to S318 described in FIG. 5A are executed in order has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and at least one of the processes of S304 to S312 may be omitted.

Further, in the various embodiments described above, the distributor terminal 11 receives an HTML (particularly HTML5) document incorporating a game program from the web server system 20B in order to generate a video (second video) related to the game. The case was explained. However, instead of the configuration in which the distributor terminal 11 receives the HTML document in which the game program is incorporated from the web server system 20B from the web server system 20B, the distributor terminal 11 executes the installed video distribution application to execute a data server device (not shown). It is also possible to generate a second moving image including a screen related to the game by receiving necessary information from (or some server device (not shown) included in the distribution server system 20A).

Further, in the various embodiments described above, the distributor terminal 11 may be a smartphone or the like used by a general user, or may be a dedicated terminal installed in a studio or the like. In this case, at least one of the distribution server device 20A1, the DB server device 20A2, and the game API server device 20A3 (furthermore, the web server system 20B) included in the distribution server system 20A is described in the studio or the like. It may be installed side by side with a dedicated terminal.

Further, in the various embodiments described above, the distributor terminal 11 generates a moving image including an animation including an avatar object of the distributor based on the operation data related to the operation of the distributor and the audio data related to the voice of the distributor. The case where this moving image is transmitted to the server device 20 has been described. However, the distributor terminal 11 transmits operation data related to the operation of the distributor and voice data related to the voice of the distributor to the server device 20, and the server device 20 generates a moving image based on the operation data and the voice data. It may be delivered to the viewer terminal 12. As a result, the amount of information transmitted from the distributor terminal 11 to the server device 20 can be reduced.

Further, the distributor terminal 11 transmits operation data related to the operation of the distributor and voice data related to the voice of the distributor to a server device provided separately, and the separate server device produces a moving image based on the operation data and the voice data. It may be generated and returned to the distributor terminal 11, and the distributor terminal 11 may transmit the received moving image to the server device 20. As a result, the amount of information transmitted from the distributor terminal 11 to the server device 20 separately provided can be reduced.

Further, the distributor terminal 11 transmits operation data related to the operation of the distributor and voice data related to the voice of the distributor to each viewer terminal 12 via the server device 20 or the server device separately provided, and each of them. The viewer terminal 12 may generate (render) and display a moving image based on the received operation data and audio data. As a result, the amount of information transmitted from the server device 20 or the separately provided server device to each viewer terminal 12 can be reduced.

Further, in any of the above cases, generating a moving image based on the operation data and the audio data transmitted by the distributor terminal 11 is one of the server device 20, the above-mentioned separate server device, and each viewer terminal 12. It may be shared by at least two devices. In any case, the device responsible for generating the moving image can receive and store information (images and the like) about the avatar object to be operated from, for example, the server device 20 and the like.

Further, in the various embodiments described above, the operation of each terminal 10 described above can be similarly executed by the studio unit 30 having the same configuration as the terminal 10. In this case, the studio unit 30A illustrated in FIG. 1 can have the same function as the terminal 10 for distributing a moving image. Similarly, the studio unit 30B illustrated in FIG. 1 can have the same function as the terminal 10 for viewing a moving image. Further, the operation of each server device 20 described above can also be executed by the studio unit 30 having the same configuration as the server device 20.

In addition, the various embodiments described above can be used in combination with each other as long as no contradiction or inconvenience occurs.

The technology of the present disclosure is also applied to, for example, role-playing games, simulation games, shooting games, action games, card games, mahjong, go, othello, puzzle games, quiz games, sports games and / or board games. It is possible. Here, the user (helper) related to the second data extracted in S324 can support the first distributor when playing a game, for example, as follows. For example, when the first distributor plays a role-playing game, a simulation game, and / or a shooting game, the user shows the first distributor a sample of how to proceed with the game. Further, for example, when the first distributor plays an action game and the user fights with a predetermined character in the action game, the user participates in the battle so as to support the first distributor. Further, for example, when the first distributor plays a card game, the first distributor can use the special skill possessed by the user. Further, for example, in the case where the first distributor plays a sports game and the game is played with a predetermined opponent (team) in the sports game, the user plays the game so as to support the first distributor. join. Further, for example, when the first distributor plays a role-playing game, a simulation game, a shooting game, an action game, a card game, a mahjong, a go, an Othello, a puzzle game, a quiz game, a sports game, and / or a board game. , The user provides information such as hints for developing the game in an advantageous manner for the first distributor.

Further, in the second example, the first distributor terminal 11A of the first distributor executes the installed game application by accessing the distribution server system 20A that also functions as a game server device. It is also possible to distribute the screen of the game to the terminal device 10 of each viewer via the distribution server system 20A. In these first and second examples as well, the first distributor terminal 11A of the first distributor uses the viewing parameters received from the distribution server system 20A as in the various embodiments described above. It is possible to generate a video of.

Further, in the third example, in the first example or the second example, the first distributor terminal 11A of the first distributor does not generate the game screen, and the operation data of the first distributor. Can be transmitted to the web server device 20B or the distribution server system 20A. In this case, the web server device 20B or the distribution server system 20A generates a game screen using the operation data, and the distribution server system 20A outputs a second moving image including the generated game screen to each viewer's terminal device. It can be delivered to 10. In this third example, when the web server device 20B generates a game screen, the web server device 20B can use the viewing parameters received from the distribution server system 20A. When the distribution server system 20A generates a game screen, the distribution server system 20A can use the viewing parameters managed by itself.

As described above, the technology of the present disclosure can provide computer programs, methods, and server devices that reduce the possibility of impairing the enjoyment of the game.

1 Video distribution system 10 terminals 11 Distributor terminal 11A 1st distributor terminal 11B 2nd distributor terminal 12, 12A, 12B, 12C Viewer terminal 20 Server device 20A Distribution server system 20A1 Distribution server device 20A2 DB server device 20A3 Game API Server device 20A4 Collaboration server device 20B Web server system 20B1 Game server device 20B2 Content server device 30, 30A, 30B Studio unit

Claims (19)

By running on at least one processor
The operation of the first distributor using the operation data related to the operation of the first distributor or the first video including the animation of the avatar of the first distributor generated based on the operation data and the received web page. A second video about the game generated based on the operation data related to is distributed to the viewer terminal of at least one viewer via a communication line.
Store the first data about at least one user who jointly distributed with the first distributor before executing the game.
After the first distributor and at least one user jointly perform distribution, it is determined whether or not the first condition is satisfied, and if it is determined that the first condition is satisfied, the first condition is satisfied. Based on the data, the second data related to at least one of the at least one user is extracted.
At the time of execution or after execution of the game, at least one current parameter of the avatar of the first distributor is changed based on the second data, or the first distribution is based on the second data. To make the processor function so that the avatar of the user and the avatar of at least one of the at least one user are displayed in the second video.
Computer program. The first data is distributed by using at least one user who jointly distributed the game with the first distributor, and the avatar of the first distributor and his / her own avatar in collaboration with the first distributor. Data about at least one of the at least one user who went,
The computer program according to claim 1. The second data is at least one of data indicating parameters in a game distributed or viewed by at least one user in the past and data indicating the relationship between the at least one user and the first distributor. To make the processor function to include
The computer program according to claim 1 or 2. When displaying the avatar of the first distributor and the avatar of at least one of the at least one user in the second video based on the second data, at least one of the at least one user. Among the at least one user, any of the users has the largest number of joint distributions with the first distributor, and the highest cumulative time for joint distribution with the first distributor. A long user, a user who has watched the distribution by the first distributor most frequently, a user who has watched the distribution by the first distributor for the longest cumulative time, or a user who has the highest level in the game. To make the processor work,
The computer program according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The first condition is a condition indicating that the third data has been transmitted from the distributor terminal of the first distributor or the distributor terminal of a distributor other than the first distributor, or the first distributor and The processor is made to function as a condition indicating that the first hour has passed since the at least one user jointly started the distribution.
The computer program according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The third data functions the processor to include data that requires the avatar of at least one of the at least one user to be displayed in the second video along with the avatar of the first distributor. Let,
The computer program according to claim 5. If at least one of the current parameters of the first distributor's avatar is changed based on the second data, or based on the second data, the first distributor's avatar and at least one of the first distributor's avatars. When the avatar of at least one of the users is displayed in the second video, the processor is made to function to change the parameters related to the avatar of the at least one user.
The computer program according to any one of claims 1 to 6. In the case of changing the current parameter to the first parameter based on the second data, the first parameter is a parameter that is more advantageous in the progress of the game than the current parameter in the game. To make the processor work,
The computer program according to any one of claims 1 to 7. By running on at least one processor
The operation of the first distributor using the operation data related to the operation of the first distributor or the first video including the animation of the avatar of the first distributor generated based on the operation data and the received web page. The second video about the game generated based on the operation data about is received via the communication line,
After the first distributor and at least one user jointly distribute the data, it is determined whether or not the first condition is satisfied, and if it is determined that the first condition is satisfied, the game. In the second data extracted in relation to at least one of the at least one user based on the first data about at least one user who jointly distributed with the first distributor before execution. Based on the first video with the current parameters of at least one of the first distributor's avatars modified, or based on the second data, the first distributor's avatar and at least one of the first distributors. Acting the processor to receive a second video displaying at least one of the users' avatars.
Computer program. The communication line includes the Internet,
The computer program according to any one of claims 1 to 9. The at least one processor
Includes central processing unit (CPU), microprocessor, and / or graphics processing unit (GPU).
The computer program according to any one of claims 1 to 10. The at least one processor
Installed in server devices, smartphones, tablets, mobile phones, or personal computers,
The computer program according to any one of claims 1 to 11. A method performed by at least one processor that executes computer-readable instructions.
When the processor executes the instruction,
The operation of the first distributor using the operation data related to the operation of the first distributor or the first video including the animation of the avatar of the first distributor generated based on the operation data and the received web page. The process of distributing the second video related to the game generated based on the operation data related to the above to the viewer terminal of at least one viewer via the communication line, and the first distribution before the execution of the game. The process of storing the first data about at least one user who jointly distributed with the user,
A step of determining whether or not the first condition is satisfied after the first distributor and at least one user jointly distribute the distribution.
When it is determined that the first condition is satisfied, a step of extracting second data related to at least one of the at least one user based on the first data, and a step of extracting the second data.
At the time of execution or after execution of the game, at least one current parameter of the avatar of the first distributor is changed based on the second data, or the first distribution is based on the second data. The step of displaying the avatar of the person and the avatar of at least one of the at least one user in the second video.
Method. A method performed by at least one processor that executes computer-readable instructions.
When the processor executes the instruction,
The operation of the first distributor using the operation data related to the operation of the first distributor or the first video including the animation of the avatar of the first distributor generated based on the operation data and the received web page. The process of receiving the second video about the game generated based on the operation data related to the game via the communication line, and
After the first distributor and at least one user jointly perform distribution, it is determined whether or not the first condition is satisfied, and if it is determined that the first condition is satisfied, the game In the second data extracted in relation to at least one of the at least one user based on the first data about at least one user who jointly distributed with the first distributor before execution. Based on the first video with the current parameters of at least one of the first distributor's avatars modified, or based on the second data, the first distributor's avatar and at least one of the first distributors. Including the step of receiving a second video displaying the avatar of at least one of the users.
Method. The communication line includes the Internet,
13. The method of claim 13. The at least one processor
Includes central processing unit (CPU), microprocessor, and / or graphics processing unit (GPU).
The method according to any one of claims 13 to 15. Equipped with at least one processor
The processor
The operation of the first distributor using the operation data related to the operation of the first distributor or the first video including the animation of the avatar of the first distributor generated based on the operation data and the received web page. A second video about the game generated based on the operation data related to is transmitted to the viewer terminal of at least one viewer via a communication line.
Store the first data about at least one user who jointly distributed with the first distributor before executing the game.
After the first distributor and at least one user jointly perform distribution, it is determined whether or not the first condition is satisfied, and if it is determined that the first condition is satisfied, the first condition is satisfied. Based on the data, the second data related to at least one of the at least one user is extracted.
At the time of execution or after execution of the game, at least one current parameter of the avatar of the first distributor is changed based on the second data, or the first distribution is based on the second data. The avatar of the person and the avatar of at least one of the at least one user are displayed in the second video.
Delivery server. The communication line includes the Internet,
The distribution server according to claim 17. The at least one processor
Includes central processing unit (CPU), microprocessor, and / or graphics processing unit (GPU).
The distribution server according to claim 17.

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