JP7130162B1 - Programs and information communication terminals - Google Patents

Abstract

A program capable of acquiring an image with a high added value when acquiring an image displayed on the screen of an information communication terminal. A program is a program that is operated by a user and executed by a computer of an information communication terminal that is communicatively connected to an information processing device, the program includes first layer data and first layer data transmitted from the information processing device. A screen for generating a first image on which layer data of No. 2 is superimposed, displaying the first image on the screen of the information communication terminal, and obtaining the first image displayed on the screen by operating the information communication terminal. When the get display image request is generated, the computer is caused to generate a second image based on one of the first layer data and the second layer data of the first image based on the user information. Let [Selection drawing] Fig. 2

Description

One embodiment of the present invention relates to a program for providing content. An embodiment of the present invention also relates to an information communication terminal that executes the program.

With the spread of information communication terminals such as smartphones, comics that were previously provided in paper form have been digitized, and users can browse and enjoy comics as one of the contents on the application running on the smartphone. is now possible.

By the way, smartphones are equipped with a screenshot function that captures the image displayed on the screen, but when the content is a manga, the screenshot function is disabled due to copyright and circumstances of the content provider. may be modified so that the image displayed on the screen cannot be obtained.

JP 2009-112550 A

Even from a global perspective, manga has formed a culture, and there is a growing tendency to view manga as works of art. Therefore, there is a demand from users to save cartoons on applications as images for personal viewing. However, as described above, the screenshot function is disabled in many comic contents. Moreover, even if the screenshot function can be used, speech balloons in which words are expressed as text detract from the aesthetic value, and the user may find the screenshot image unappealing.

For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a game device that acquires a screenshot image of a game screen using a screenshot function. In the game device of Patent Literature 1, information related to the screenshot image, such as data indicating the state of the game, can be superimposed on the screenshot image. However, as described above, in content such as comics, there is a demand from users to remove unnecessary portions that degrade the aesthetic value of the content, and to acquire screenshot images for viewing or for screen backgrounds. Therefore, if it is possible to provide users with such screenshot images, it is possible to increase the added value of content services.

Accordingly, one object of an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a program capable of acquiring an image with a higher added value when acquiring an image displayed on the screen of an information communication terminal. . Another object of one embodiment of the present invention is to provide an information communication terminal capable of executing the above program.

A program according to one embodiment of the present invention is a program that is operated by a user and executed by a computer of an information communication terminal that is communicatively connected to an information processing apparatus, and that is, a first program transmitted from the information processing apparatus. generating a first image in which the layer data and the second layer data are superimposed, displaying the first image on the screen of the information communication terminal, and operating the information communication terminal to display the first image on the screen; generating a second image based on one of the first layer data and the second layer data of the first image based on the user information when a screen display image acquisition request is generated to acquire the run on the computer.

Generation of the second image may be determined if the user meets predetermined eligibility criteria and may be generated when the user meets the eligibility criteria.

When it is determined that the user does not meet the eligibility criteria, generating a third image superimposed on the first image with occlusion data obscuring at least a portion of the first image may be performed.

When it is determined that the user does not meet the eligibility criteria, generating a third image that is a reduced resolution of the first image may be performed.

Preset object data may be superimposed on the second image.

Object data may include objects based on user information.

The object data may be video data.

A predetermined eligibility condition may be that the user is a paying user.

The first image may be a part of a cartoon, the first layer data may contain illustration data, and the second layer data may contain balloon data.

An information communication terminal according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a computer that executes the above program.

According to a program according to an embodiment of the present invention and an information communication terminal on which the program is executed, it is possible to provide users with screenshot images with increased added value. The user can, for example, view the provided screenshot image as a work of art, thereby improving user satisfaction.

1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a content providing system according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an information communication terminal of a content providing system according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an information processing device of a content providing system according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing content data provided by an information processing device of a content providing system according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a content image displayed on an information communication terminal of the content providing system according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating screen shot image generation processing executed by the information communication terminal of the content providing system according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating screen shot image generation processing executed by the information communication terminal of the content providing system according to the embodiment of the present invention; 4 is a flowchart of screen shot image generation processing executed by the information communication terminal of the content providing system according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a screenshot image generated by the screen shot image generating process executed by the information communication terminal of the content providing system according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a screenshot image generated by the screen shot image generating process executed by the information communication terminal of the content providing system according to the embodiment of the present invention; 1 is a schematic diagram showing content data provided by an information processing device of a content providing system according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a screenshot image generated by the screen shot image generating process executed by the information communication terminal of the content providing system according to the embodiment of the present invention; 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an information communication terminal of a content providing system according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an information processing device of a content providing system according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an information communication terminal of a content providing system according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an information processing device of a content providing system according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating image processing executed by an information communication terminal of the content providing system according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating image processing executed by an information communication terminal of the content providing system according to one embodiment of the present invention; 1 is a schematic diagram showing content data provided by an information processing device of a content providing system according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a screenshot image generated by the screen shot image generating process executed by the information communication terminal of the content providing system according to the embodiment of the present invention; 1 is a schematic diagram showing content data provided by an information processing device of a content providing system according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a screenshot image generated by the screen shot image generating process executed by the information communication terminal of the content providing system according to the embodiment of the present invention;

Hereinafter, each embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings and the like. However, the present invention can be implemented in various aspects without departing from the gist of the technical idea, and should not be construed as being limited to the description of the embodiments illustrated below.

In the drawings, in order to make the description clearer, the width, thickness, shape, etc. of each part may be schematically represented compared to the actual embodiment, but this is only an example, and the shape itself shown in the drawing may be It is not intended to limit the interpretation of the invention. In addition, in the drawings, elements having the same functions as those explained with respect to the drawings already appearing in the specification may be given the same reference numerals even if they are separate drawings, and duplicate explanations may be omitted. .

<First embodiment>
A content providing system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8. FIG.

[1. Configuration of Content Providing System 10]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a content providing system 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, content providing system 10 includes information communication terminal 100 and information processing device 200 . The information communication terminal 100 is communicably connected to the information processing device 200 via the network NW. The network NW may be wired or wireless. However, if the information communication terminal 100 is portable, the network NW is preferably wireless. For example, the network NW is a LAN (Local Area Network), the Internet, or the like, but is not limited to these. Also, the network NW may be a network via communication base stations managed by a communication carrier.

The information communication terminal 100 is, for example, a mobile phone, a smart phone, a tablet, a personal computer, or the like, but is not limited to these. The information processing device 200 is, for example, a server, but is not limited to this. That is, each of information communication terminal 100 and information processing apparatus 200 includes one or more computers capable of executing programs. The information processing device 200 can provide (transmit) content to the information communication terminal 100 . The information communication terminal 100 can execute an application (program) capable of viewing content, acquire (receive) content, and display the content. In addition, the information communication terminal 100 can capture an image of displayed content through user's operation. In other words, the information communication terminal 100 can generate a screen shot image by picking up a part of the image of the content.

The content provided by the information processing device 200 may be a still image or a moving image. In the following, for the sake of convenience, the content may be described as a cartoon, but the content is not limited to cartoons.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information communication terminal 100 of the content providing system 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. Also, FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information processing apparatus 200 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 2 , information communication terminal 100 includes control unit 110 , display unit 120 , input unit 130 , communication unit 140 and storage unit 150 .

The control unit 110 can perform arithmetic processing using data or information. The control unit 110 is, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor (Micro Processing Unit: MPU), an image processing unit (Graphics Processing Unit: GPU), or a random access memory (Random Access Memory: RAM ) and so on. Specifically, the control unit 110 can cause the content image generation unit 111 and the screenshot image generation unit 112 to function by executing a program. Details of the content image generation unit 111 and the screen shot image generation unit 112 will be described later.

The display unit 120 is a display interface that includes a screen and can display an image or the like on the screen. The display unit 120 is, for example, a liquid crystal display device or an OLED display device.

The input unit 130 is a user interface through which a user can input data or information. The input unit 130 can receive user operations, and is, for example, buttons, a keyboard, or a mouse. Note that the input unit 130 may be a touch panel integrated with the display unit 120 .

The communication unit 140 is a communication interface capable of transmitting and receiving data or information. The communication unit 140 is, for example, a LAN module or a Wi-Fi (registered trademark) module.

The storage unit 150 is a storage capable of storing data or information. The storage unit 150 is, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), a read only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a flash memory, or the like. can be used. A screenshot image library 151 is provided in the storage unit 150 as an area in which screenshot images can be saved.

As shown in FIG. 3 , the information processing device 200 includes a control section 210 , a communication section 220 and a storage section 230 .

Like the control unit 110, the control unit 210 can perform arithmetic processing using data or information. The control unit 210 can cause the content data providing unit 211 to function by executing a program. Details of the content data providing unit 211 will be described later.

Communication unit 220 is a communication interface similar to communication unit 140 .

Storage unit 230 is a storage similar to storage unit 150 . The storage unit 230 is provided with a content data library 231 as an area for storing content data relating to content to be provided to the information communication terminal 100 .

[2. Content data provision processing by information processing apparatus 200]
FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing content data 1000 provided by the information processing device 200 of the content providing system 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, content data 1000 includes four layer data 1010 (first layer data 1010-1, second layer data 1010-2, third layer data 1010-3, and fourth layer data 1010-3). data 1010-4). In the content data 1000, the first layer data 1010-1 to the fourth layer data 1010-4 are assigned in order from the upper layer data to the lower layer data. That is, in the first layer data 1010-1 and the second layer data 1010-2, the first layer data 1010-1 is upper layer data, and the second layer data 1010-2 is lower layer data. Data. Similarly, in the second layer data 1010-2 and the third layer data 1010-3, the second layer data 1010-2 is upper layer data and the third layer data 1010-3 is lower layer data. layer data. Similarly, between the third layer data 1010-3 and the fourth layer data 1010-4, the third layer data 1010-3 is upper layer data, and the fourth layer data 1010-4 is lower layer data. layer data.

When the content is a cartoon, for example, the first layer data 1010-1, the second layer data 1010-2, the third layer data 1010-3, and the fourth layer data 1010-4 are each, for example, , balloon data, effect data, character data, and background data. Effect data, character data, and background data are considered to reflect the style or thought of the writer, have high creativity, and have high artistic value. Therefore, hereinafter, effect data, character data, and background data may be collectively described as illustration data.

The content data 1000 is stored in the content data library 231 for each content. Therefore, the content data providing unit 211 acquires the content data 1000 in response to the user request from the information communication terminal 100 from the content data library 231, the first layer data 1010-1 and the second layer data 1010-2. , third layer data 1010-3, and fourth layer data 1010-4 can be transmitted to the information communication terminal 100. FIG.

Although four layer data 1010 are shown in FIG. 4, the number of layer data 1010 is not limited to this. For example, balloon data and effect data may be integrated, or character data and background data may be integrated.

[3. Content image generation processing by information communication terminal 100]
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a content image 2000 displayed on the information communication terminal 100 of the content providing system 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

In information communication terminal 100, content image generation unit 111 generates first layer data 1010-1, second layer data 1010-2, third layer data 1010-3, and fourth layer data 1010-3 of received content data 1000. A content image 2000 can be generated by superimposing the layer data 1010-4. At this time, the content image generation unit 111 generates the first layer data 1010-1, the second layer data 1010-2, and the third layer data 1010-3 based on the allocation of the upper layer data and the lower layer data. , and the fourth layer data 1010-4 are superimposed. Therefore, when the character of the third layer data 1010-3 and the background of the fourth layer data 1010-4 are superimposed, a content image 2000 is generated in which a part of the background is hidden by the person. Note that the content image generation unit 111 can superimpose a plurality of layer data 1010 based on page numbers or coordinates assigned to each layer data 1010 .

The generated content image 2000 is displayed on the screen of the display unit 120. FIG. The user can browse the content image 2000 displayed on the screen of the display unit 120 and enjoy the content.

The timing at which the content image 2000 is generated is not particularly limited. The content image generation unit 111 generates a content image 2000 in which a plurality of layer data 1010 are superimposed in advance, and sequentially displays the continuous content image 2000 on the display unit 120 in response to a user request such as a slide operation on the input unit 130. can be displayed. In addition, the content image generation unit 111 generates the content image 2000 as appropriate (for example, corresponding to a comic page) in response to a user request such as a slide operation on the input unit 130, and displays the generated content on the display unit 120. Images can be displayed.

In FIGS. 4 and 5, as the content provided to the information communication terminal 100, the content image 2000 is vertically scrollable on the display unit 120, i.e., a so-called vertical comic is shown. It may be a so-called horizontally read comic.

[4. Screen shot image generation processing by information communication terminal 100]
FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are schematic diagrams illustrating generation processing of screenshot image 2100 and screenshot image 2200, respectively, executed by information communication terminal 100 of content providing system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In the content providing system 10, in the content providing service, users who are charged (hereinafter referred to as "charged users") and users who are not charged (hereinafter referred to as "non-charged users") , there are differences in the content of the services provided. Specifically, different screen shot images are generated for billing users and non-billing users. As a result, billing users can receive services with higher added value than non-billing users.

FIG. 6A shows a screenshot image 2100 provided to the paying user. That is, when the billing user uses the screen shot function of the OS (Operating System) installed in the information communication terminal 100, the screen shot image generation unit 112 generates a screenshot based on the content image 2000 displayed on the display unit 120. A screenshot image 2100 is generated. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6B, the screenshot image generation unit 112 superimposes the object data 1100 set in advance by the application on the third layer data 1010-3 to generate a screenshot image 2100. Generate. Here, the object data 1100 and the third layer data 1010-3 are assigned to be upper layer data and lower layer data, respectively. Therefore, when the object of the object data 1100 and the character of the third layer data 1010-3 are superimposed, a screen shot image 2100 is generated in which part of the character is hidden by the object.

It is preferable that the object included in the object data 1100 suppresses the distribution of the screenshot image 2100 . For example, object data 1100 may include, but is not limited to, objects such as copyright notices, user names or IDs based on user information, or dates and times. It should be noted that the objects of the object data 1100 are preferably formed so as to be located in the periphery of the screenshot image 2100 so as not to reduce the aesthetic value of the screenshot image 2100 .

The screenshot image 2100 may be generated only from the third layer data 1010-3, but as described above, it is preferable that the object data 1100 is superimposed in order to suppress the distribution of the screenshot image 2100. .

FIG. 6 shows the screenshot image 2100 using the third layer data 1010-3, but the layer data 1010 used for the screenshot image 2100 is not limited to this. In the content providing system 10, the screen shot image 2100 can be generated using the layer data 1010 set in advance by the application. It is preferable that the preset layer data 1010 include characters or objects that are attractive to the user. A plurality of layer data 1010 may be set in advance.

Also, objects included in the object data 1100 may be decorations for improving the aesthetic value of the screenshot image 2100 . For example, the object may be an object forming a picture frame of the screenshot image 2100, an object based on user information (such as characters or a logo representing the user's anniversary), or an object related to content (such as a cartoon title). ), but not limited to these.

Also, the object data 1100 and the third layer data 1010-3 may be assigned to be lower layer data and upper layer data, respectively. In this case, if the object included in the object data 1100 is, for example, the background, a screen shot image 2100 is generated in which the character of the third layer data 1010-3 is superimposed on the background of the object data 1100. FIG. By superimposing the user's favorite background, the added value and aesthetic value of the screenshot image 2100 can be further enhanced.

Note that when there is a plurality of object data 1100, the object data 1100 is not only one of the upper layer data and the lower layer data with respect to the third layer data 1010-3, but also the third layer data 1010-3. -3 may include both upper layer data and lower layer data.

Further, the object data 1100 may be still image data or moving image data. That is, the screenshot image 2100 may include animation.

On the other hand, FIG. 7A shows a screenshot image 2200 provided to the non-billing user. That is, when the non-paying user uses the screenshot function of the OS installed in the information communication terminal 100 , the screenshot image generation unit 112 generates a screenshot image based on the content image 2000 displayed on the display unit 120 . 2200 is generated. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, the screenshot image generation unit 112 superimposes preset shielding data 1200 on the content image 2000 to generate a screenshot image 2200 . Here, the shielding data 1200 and the content image 2000 are assigned to be upper layer data and lower layer data, respectively. Therefore, the screenshot image 2200 is always an image in which the content image 2000 is shielded by the shielding data 1200 .

Shielding data 1200 is image data that can shield lower layer data. For example, the shielding data 1200 includes image data consisting of a single color such as black, image data including a fine mesh pattern, image data including dots of various sizes, image data including a logo that prohibits screenshots, or billing information. , but not limited to these. The occlusion data 1200 may be image data common to the contents, or may be image data different for each content. The shielding data 1200 that differs for each content is image data related to the content, such as image data including the title of a comic book or simple characters. Overlaying the occlusion data 1200 produces a screenshot image 2200 in which the aesthetic value of the original content image 2000 is significantly reduced.

The shielding data 1200 may be transmitted from the information processing device 200 to the information communication terminal 100 separately from the content data 1000 , or may be transmitted from the information processing device 200 to the information communication terminal 100 at the same time as the content data 1000 .

If the content is a manga, speech balloons showing the characters' lines are necessary to understand the story of the manga, but they are not necessarily required from the viewpoint of aesthetic value, and only the characters (or characters and backgrounds) are required. Screenshot images are more attractive to users and are more likely to be perceived as works of art. Therefore, the content providing system 10 provides the billing user with a screen shot image 2100 with enhanced aesthetic value by removing unnecessary portions such as balloons from the content image 2000 . On the other hand, unlike the screenshot image 2100, the screen shot image 2200 with reduced aesthetic value is provided to the non-paying user, thereby making it possible to differentiate the service between the paying user and the non-paying user. In this way, the content providing system 10 can provide not only content but also value-added services that motivate paying users to continue paying.

Furthermore, with reference to FIG. 8, the details of the processing for generating screenshot image 2100 or screenshot image 2200 will be described.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of processing for generating a screenshot image 2100 or a screenshot image 2200 executed by the information communication terminal 100 of the content providing system 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The process of generating the screenshot image 2100 or the screenshot image 2200 is started by receiving a user request to acquire a screenshot image (screenshot image acquisition request), and steps S100 to S130 are performed as shown in FIG. Executed in order. Note that the processing for generating the screenshot image 2100 or the screenshot image 2200 is not limited to the flowchart shown in FIG. 8, and may include other steps.

In step S100, the screenshot image generation unit 112 determines whether the user is a billing user based on user information. When the user is a billing user (step S100: YES), step S110 is executed. When the user is not a billing user, that is, when the user is a non-charging user (step S100: NO), step S120 is executed.

In step S110, the screenshot image generation unit 112 acquires the object data 1100 and the third layer data 1010-3 displayed on the screen of the display unit 120, and displays the object data 1100 and the third layer data 1010-3. generates a screen shot image 2100 on which .

In step S120, screenshot image generation unit 112 acquires shielding data 1200 and content image 2000 displayed on the screen of display unit 120, and generates screenshot image 2200 in which shielding data 1200 and content image 2000 are superimposed. Generate.

In step S 130 , the generated screenshot image 2100 or screenshot image 2200 is saved in the screenshot image library 151 . By executing step S130, the process of generating the screenshot image 2100 or the screenshot image 2200 ends.

Although FIGS. 6 to 8 show cases where the users are billing users and non-billing users, the distinction between users is not limited to this. In the content providing system 10, it is possible to determine whether or not a user satisfies a predetermined qualification condition, and to provide a value-added service to the user who satisfies the predetermined qualification condition.

As described above, in the content providing system 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the content data 1000 is composed of a plurality of layer data 1010, so that content can be simply provided to the information communication terminal 100 of the user. It is possible to provide value-added services according to the user's qualification conditions without having to pay for them. Specifically, the screenshot feature can be used to provide screenshot images 2100 that are more aesthetically pleasing than content images 2000 to users who meet certain qualifications. Therefore, a user who satisfies specific qualification conditions can view the provided screenshot image 2100 as a work of art, thereby improving user satisfaction.

<Modification 1 of the first embodiment>
Another screenshot image provided to non-billing users will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing a screenshot image 2201 generated by the screen shot image generating process executed by the information communication terminal 100 of the content providing system 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Screenshot image 2201 shown in FIG. 9 is generated by superimposing first layer data 1010-1, second layer data 1010-2, and fourth layer data 1010-4 shown in FIG. . That is, the screenshot image 2201 does not include the layer data 1010 including images that the user finds pictorial or artistic. Therefore, the screenshot image 2201 has a reduced aesthetic value even if it does not include the shielding data 1200 .

In this modified example as well, a screen shot image 2201 with reduced aesthetic value is provided as a service provided to users who do not meet specific qualification conditions. On the other hand, users meeting certain qualifications are provided with the enhanced screenshot image 2100 . Therefore, a user who satisfies specific qualification conditions can view the provided screenshot image 2100 as a work of art, thereby improving user satisfaction.

<Modification 2 of the first embodiment>
Another screenshot image provided to non-billing users will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing a screenshot image 2300 generated by the screen shot image generation process executed by the information communication terminal 100 of the content providing system 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

A screenshot image 2300 shown in FIG. 10 is generated instead of the screenshot image 2200 shown in FIG. 7A or the screenshot image 2201 shown in FIG. That is, the screenshot image 2300 is also a screenshot image provided to non-billing users. The screenshot image generation unit 112 can generate a screenshot image 2300 by lowering the resolution of the content image 2000 displayed on the screen of the display unit 120 .

In this modified example as well, a screen shot image 2300 with reduced aesthetic value is provided as a service provided to users who do not meet specific qualification conditions. On the other hand, users meeting certain qualifications are provided with the enhanced screenshot image 2100 . Therefore, a user who satisfies specific qualification conditions can view the provided screenshot image 2100 as a work of art, thereby improving user satisfaction.

Another content data provided by the information processing device 200 of the content providing system 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing content data 1001 provided by the information processing device 200 of the content providing system 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing a screen shot image 2202 generated by the screen shot image generation process executed by the information communication terminal 100 of the content providing system 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 11, content data 1001 includes five layer data 1010 (first layer data 1010-1, second layer data 1010-2, third layer data 1010-3, fourth layer data 1010-3). 1010-4, and fifth layer data 1010-5). In the content data 1001, the first layer data 1010-1 to the fifth layer data 1010-5 are assigned in order from the upper layer data to the lower layer data. The first layer data 1010-1, the second layer data 1010-2, the third layer data 1010-3, the fourth layer data 1010-4, and the fifth layer data 1010-5 are each, for example, , shielding data, balloon data, effect data, character data, and background data. Content data 1001 is transmitted to information communication terminal 100 in response to a user request from information communication terminal 100 .

In information communication terminal 100, second layer data 1010-2, third layer data 1010-3, fourth layer data 1010-4, and fifth layer data 1010-5 of content data 1001 are superimposed, A content image 2000 shown in FIG. 5 is generated and displayed on the screen of the display unit 120 .

If the user is a paying user, the screenshot image generation unit 112 acquires the object data 1100 and the fourth layer data 1010-4 displayed on the screen of the display unit 120, and extracts the object data 1100 and the fourth layer data 1010-4. The screen shot image 2100 shown in FIG. 5 is generated by superimposing the data 1010-4.

On the other hand, if the user is a non-billing user, the screenshot image generator 112 superimposes the first layer data on the content image 2000 . In other words, the screenshot image generator 112 generates the first layer data 1010-1, the second layer data 1010-2, the third layer data 1010-3, the fourth layer data 1010-4, and the fifth layer data 1010-4. layer data 1010-5 to generate a screen shot image 2202 shown in FIG.

A portion of the content image 2000 is occluded in the screenshot image 2202 . Shielding data is formed in the first layer data 1010-1 so as to overlap the characters in the fourth layer data 1010-4. Therefore, when the first layer data 1010-1 and the fourth layer data 1010-4 overlap, the character of the fourth layer data 1010-4 is hidden by the shielding data of the first layer data 1010-1. . Therefore, the screen shot image 2202 with reduced aesthetic value can be provided to non-paying users.

In the content data 1001, since the shielding data can be formed at any position in the first layer data 1010-1, each frame or page of the cartoon, that is, each generated content image 2000 In addition, you can change the target to be shielded. Also, a partially occluded content image 2000 can be generated. The object to be shielded is not limited to the character, and may be the background.

In this modified example as well, a screen shot image 2202 with reduced aesthetic value is provided as a service provided to non-paying users. On the other hand, users meeting certain qualifications are provided with the enhanced screenshot image 2100 . Therefore, a user who satisfies specific qualification conditions can view the provided screenshot image 2100 as a work of art, thereby improving user satisfaction.

<Second embodiment>
A content providing system 10A according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, below, when the structure of the content provision system 10A is the same as the structure of the content provision system 10, description of a structure of the content provision system 10A may be abbreviate|omitted.

The content providing system 10 uses the screen shot function of the OS installed in the information communication terminal 100 . However, the screenshot image library 151 in which the screenshot image 2100 is saved is predetermined by the OS settings, and access to the screenshot image library 151 is possible when the application is not running. Sometimes. In this case, the screenshot image 2100 is circulated, and even non-paying users may be able to obtain the screenshot image 2100 . Therefore, in the content providing system 10A, the screenshot function of the OS can be prohibited, and the screenshot image 2100 can be acquired using the screenshot function executed on the application.

FIG. 13 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information communication terminal 100A of the content providing system 10A according to one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 13, information communication terminal 100A includes control section 110A, display section 120, input section 130, communication section 140, and storage section 150. FIG.

Control unit 110A can cause content image generation unit 111, screenshot image generation unit 112, and user request generation unit 113A to function by executing programs. The user request generation unit 113A can generate a screenshot image acquisition request based on a predetermined operation by the user. The generated screenshot image 2100 is stored in the screenshot image library 151A provided in the storage unit 150. FIG. Note that the screenshot image library 151A can be accessed only on the application. Therefore, the user can browse the screenshot image 2100 only on the application.

As described above, in the content providing system 10A according to one embodiment of the present invention, viewing of the screenshot image 2100 is permitted only on the application, so distribution of the screenshot image 2100 can be prevented.

<Modification of Second Embodiment>
Another configuration of the content providing system 10A according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information processing device 200A of the content providing system 10A according to one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 14, the information processing device 200A includes a control section 210A, a communication section 220, and a storage section 230. As shown in FIG.

The control unit 210A can cause the content data providing unit 211 and the screenshot image providing unit 212A to function by executing programs. A screenshot image library 232A is provided in the storage unit 230 as an area in which the screenshot images 2100 can be saved. That is, in the content providing system 10A according to this modification, the screenshot image 2100 generated by the information communication terminal 100A is transmitted to the information processing device 200A and stored in the screenshot image library 232A of the storage unit 230. Further, in the content providing system 10A according to this modified example, when a user request to browse the screenshot image 2100 is received, the screenshot image providing unit 212A stores the screenshot image 2100 corresponding to the user request in the screenshot image library 232A. and transmit the acquired screenshot image 2100 to the information communication terminal 100A. The screenshot image 2100 is not saved in the storage unit 150 of the information communication terminal 100A, and the user can view the screenshot image 2100 only on the application.

Also in this modified example, viewing of the screenshot image 2100 is permitted only on the application, so the distribution of the screenshot image 2100 can be prevented.

<Third Embodiment>
A content providing system 10B according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17. FIG. In addition, below, when the structure of the content provision system 10B is the same as that of the content provision system 10A or the structure of the content provision system 10A, description of the structure of the content provision system 10B may be abbreviate|omitted.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information communication terminal 100B of the content providing system 10B according to one embodiment of the present invention. Also, FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an information processing device 200B of the content providing system 10B according to one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 15, information communication terminal 100B includes control section 110B, display section 120, input section 130, communication section 140, and storage section 150. FIG. Further, as shown in FIG. 16, the information processing device 200B includes a control section 210B, a communication section 220, and a storage section 230. As shown in FIG.

Control unit 110B can cause content image generation unit 111, screenshot image generation unit 112, user request generation unit 113A, and screenshot image processing unit 114B to function by executing programs. The screenshot image processing unit 114B can process or edit the screenshot images 2100 stored in the screenshot image library 151A. That is, the screenshot image processing unit 114B can perform image processing on the screenshot image 2100 . The storage unit 150 is provided with an object data library as a region for storing object data for image processing the screenshot image 2100 .

Control unit 210B can cause content data providing unit 211 and object data providing unit 213B to function by executing programs. The storage unit 150 is also provided with an object data library 232B as an area for storing object data to be provided to the information communication terminal 100. FIG. Therefore, the object data providing unit 213B can acquire the object data corresponding to the user request from the information communication terminal 100B from the object data library 232B and transmit it to the information communication terminal 100B. The information communication terminal 100B receives the object data and stores it in the object data library 152B.

In the content providing system 10B, for example, if the user is a paying user, the user himself/herself can process the screen shot image 2100 . As a result, it is possible to provide the billing user with a higher value-added service than the non-billing user.

FIG. 17 is a schematic diagram illustrating image processing executed by the information communication terminal 100B of the content providing system 10B according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17A shows an image-processed screenshot image 2110B. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17B, the screenshot image processing unit 114B acquires the object data 1110B selected by the user from the object data library 152B, and superimposes the object data 1110B on the screenshot image 2100B. to generate an image-processed screenshot image 2110B. Here, the object data 1110B and the screenshot image 2100B can be assigned either upper layer data or lower layer data. Also, the superimposed position of the object data 1110B on the screen shot image 2100B can be changed according to the user's request. Object data 1110B may also be rotated with respect to screenshot image 2100B. Therefore, the screenshot image processing unit 114B can generate a screenshot image 2110B by superimposing the object data 1110B and the screenshot image 2100B in response to a user request regarding layer data superimposition.

A plurality of object data 1110B may be selected by the user. Also, the plurality of object data 1110B can be freely combined by the user. The combination of multiple object data 1110B may be set in advance or may be performed when the screenshot function is used.

The image-processed screenshot image 2110B is saved in the screenshot image library 151A, and the user can view the screenshot image 2110B on the application.

In the above description, the image processing of the screenshot image 2100B using the object data stored in the object data library 152B has been described. 2100B may be image processed.

As described above, in the content providing system 10B according to one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide high-value-added services to users who meet specific qualification conditions, and improve the serviceability of the provided content. It is possible to improve the user's satisfaction as well as increase.

<Modified example of the third embodiment>
Another image processing executed by the information communication terminal 100B of the content providing system 10B according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram illustrating image processing executed by the information communication terminal 100B of the content providing system 10B according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 18A shows a screen shot image 2120B that has undergone image processing. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18B, the screenshot image processing unit 114B superimposes the first screenshot image 2100B-1 and the second screenshot image 2100B-2 selected by the user. , produces an image-processed screenshot image 2100B. That is, the screenshot image processing unit 114B can acquire a plurality of screenshot images 2100B stored in the screenshot image library 151A and generate a screenshot image 2120B by superimposing them. Therefore, when the content is a comic, the screenshot image 2100B can be obtained from each of a plurality of different comics, and the screenshot image 2120B based on the user's creation in collaboration with the multiple comics can be generated, thereby enhancing the entertainment value of the content. can increase

Note that when at least one of the plurality of screenshot images 2120B is balloon data, the contents included in the balloon data may be changed. Thereby, the user's creativity in the generated screenshot image 2120B can be improved.

The image-processed screenshot image 2120B is saved in the screenshot image library 151A, and the user can view the screenshot image 2120B on the application.

In this modified example as well, it is possible to provide high-value-added services to users who meet specific qualification conditions, improve the serviceability of the provided content, and improve user satisfaction.

<Fourth Embodiment>
A content providing system 10C according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 20. FIG. In the following, when the configuration of the content providing system 10C is the same as that of the content providing systems 10 to 10B, the description of the configuration of the content providing system 10C may be omitted. Specifically, the configuration of the content providing system 10C includes an information communication terminal 100 and an information processing device 200, similar to the configuration of the content providing system 10 shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed descriptions of the information communication terminal 100 and the information processing device 200 are omitted.

FIG. 19 is a schematic diagram showing content data 1000C provided by the information processing device 200 of the content providing system 10C according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 20 is a schematic diagram showing a screen shot image 2100C generated by the screen shot image generation process executed by the information communication terminal 100 of the content providing system 10C according to one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 19, content data 1000C includes five layer data 1010C (first layer data 1010C-1, second layer data 1010C-2, third layer data 1010C-3, fourth layer data 1010C-3). 1010C-4, and fifth layer data 1010C-5). In the content data 1000C, the first layer data 1010C-1 to the fifth layer data 1010C-5 are assigned in order from the upper layer data to the lower layer data. The first layer data 1010C-1, the second layer data 1010C-2, the third layer data 1010C-3, the fourth layer data 1010C-4, and the fifth layer data 1010C-5 are each, for example , balloon data, effect data, character data, background data, and screenshot image data. The content data 1000C is transmitted to the information communication terminal 100 in response to a user request from the information communication terminal 100. FIG.

The information communication terminal 100 superimposes the first layer data 1010C-1, the second layer data 1010C-2, the third layer data 1010C-3, and the fourth layer data 1010C-4 of the content data 1000C, A content image 2000 shown in FIG. 5 is generated and displayed on the screen of the display unit 120 . That is, fifth layer data 1010C-5 is not used in generating content image 2000. FIG.

Here, when the billing user requests acquisition of a screenshot image, the screenshot image generation unit 112 generates a screenshot image 2100C shown in FIG. The screenshot image 2100C is an image included in the fifth layer data 1010C-5. On the other hand, when the non-paying user requests acquisition of a screenshot image, the screenshot image generation unit 112 generates a screenshot image 2200 shown in FIG. 7A.

Both billing users and non-billing users can browse the content image 2000 based on the first layer data 1010C-1 to fourth layer data 1010C-4 in the provided content. However, for paying users, the screenshot function can be used to obtain a screenshot image 2100C that cannot be viewed in the normally provided content. Therefore, in the content providing system 10C, it is possible to provide the billing user with a higher value-added service than the non-billing user.

The screenshot image data of the fifth layer data 1010C-5 may have the screenshot image 2100C formed only in a specific frame or page. In this case, the screenshot image 2100C can be acquired by using the screenshot function in a specific frame or page. Therefore, the user has to find the hidden screenshot image 2100C, which enhances the gameplay of the content. A specific frame or page in which the screenshot image 2100C is hidden may be provided with a predetermined mark, and the user can find the screenshot image 2100C based on the predetermined mark.

As described above, in the content providing system 10C according to one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide high value-added services to users who meet specific qualification conditions, and improve the serviceability of the provided content. It is possible to improve the user's satisfaction as well as increase.

<Fifth Embodiment>
A content providing system 10D according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22. FIG. In the following, when the configuration of the content providing system 10D is the same as that of the content providing systems 10 to 10C, the description of the configuration of the content providing system 10D may be omitted. Specifically, the configuration of content providing system 10D includes information communication terminal 100 and information processing device 200, similar to the configuration of content providing system 10 shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed descriptions of the information communication terminal 100 and the information processing device 200 are omitted.

FIG. 21 is a schematic diagram showing content data 1000D provided by the information processing device 200 of the content providing system 10D according to one embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 21, content data 1000D includes five layer data 1010D (first layer data 1010D-1, second layer data 1010D-2, third layer data 1010D-3, fourth layer data 1010D-3). 1010D-4, and fifth layer data 1010D-5). In the content data 1000D, the first layer data 1010D-1 to the fifth layer data 1010D-5 are assigned in order from the upper layer data to the lower layer data. The first layer data 1010D-1, the second layer data 1010D-2, the third layer data 1010D-3, the fourth layer data 1010D-4, and the fifth layer data 1010D-5 are, for example, , balloon data, effect data, character data, first background data, and second background data. The content data 1000D is transmitted to the information communication terminal 100 in response to a user request from the information communication terminal 100. FIG.

The information communication terminal 100 superimposes the first layer data 1010D-1, the second layer data 1010D-2, the third layer data 1010D-3, and the fourth layer data 1010D-4 of the content data 1000D, A content image 2000 shown in FIG. 5 is generated and displayed on the screen of the display unit 120 .

22A is displayed on the screen of display unit 120 as the next content image when there is a user request for moving to the next frame or next page by a slide operation or the like by the user. be. Content image 2010D is also generated by superimposing first layer data 1010D-1, second layer data 1010D-2, third layer data 1010D-3, and fourth layer data 1010D-4 of content data 1000D. It is a thing.

On the other hand, when the paying user uses the screenshot function while the content image 2000 is being displayed, the screenshot image generation unit 112 generates the first layer data 1010D-1 and the second layer data 1010D- of the content data 1000D. 2, the third layer data 1010D-3 and the fifth layer data 1010D-5 are superimposed to generate the content image 2020D shown in FIG. 22(B). Further, when there is a user request for moving to the next frame or the next page, content image 2020D is displayed on the screen of display unit 120 as the next content image. If the content is a cartoon, the user can be provided with a cartoon with a changed story. As a result, it is possible to provide the billing user with a higher value-added service than the non-billing user.

In the above description, the screenshot function is used to change the multiple layer data 1010D to be superimposed, but the operation to change the multiple layer data 1010D to be superimposed is not limited to this. For example, a specific user operation such as a double tap may change the multiple layer data 1010D to be superimposed.

As described above, in the content providing system 10D according to one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide high value-added services to users who meet specific qualification conditions, and improve the serviceability of the provided content. It is possible to improve the user's satisfaction as well as increase.

Each of the embodiments described above as embodiments of the present invention can be implemented in combination as appropriate as long as they do not contradict each other. In addition, based on each embodiment, a person skilled in the art may appropriately add, delete, or change the design of components, or add, omit, or change the conditions of steps, without departing from the gist of the present invention. As long as it is provided, it is included in the scope of the present invention.

Even if there are other effects that are different from the effects brought about by the aspects of each embodiment described above, those that are obvious from the description of the present specification or those that can be easily predicted by those skilled in the art are naturally It is understood that it is brought about by the invention.

10, 10A, 10B, 10C, 10D: content providing system,
100, 100A, 100B: information communication terminal, 110, 110A, 110B: control unit, 111: content image generation unit, 112: screenshot image generation unit, 113A: user request generation unit, 114B: screenshot image processing unit, 120 : display unit 130: input unit 140: communication unit 150: storage unit 151, 151A: screenshot image library 152B: object data library
200, 200A, 200B: information processing apparatus 210, 210A, 210B: control unit 211: content data providing unit 212A: screenshot image providing unit 213B: object data providing unit 220: communication unit 230: storage unit 231: content data library; 232A: screenshot image library; 232B: object data library;
1000, 1001, 1000C, 1000D: content data 1010, 1010C, 1010D: layer data 1100, 1110B: object data 1200: occlusion data 2000, 2010D, 2020D: content image 2100, 2200, 2201, 2202, 2300 , 2100B, 2110B, 2120B, 2100C: screenshot images

Claims (10)

A program executed by a computer of an information communication terminal operated by a user and communicatively connected to an information processing device,
generating a first image in which the first layer data and the second layer data transmitted from the information processing device are superimposed;
displaying the first image on the screen of the information communication terminal;
When a screen display image acquisition request for acquiring the first image displayed on the screen is generated by operating the information communication terminal, the first layer data of the first image is generated based on user information. and causing the computer to generate a second image based on one of the second layer data. 2. The program according to claim 1, wherein said generation of said second image is generated when it is determined whether said user satisfies a predetermined qualification condition and said user satisfies said qualification condition. generating a third image in which shielding data for shielding at least part of the first image is superimposed on the first image when it is determined that the user does not satisfy the predetermined qualification condition; 3. The program of claim 2, which executes. 3. The program according to claim 2, wherein when it is determined that the user does not meet the predetermined eligibility criteria, the program executes generating a third image that is a reduced resolution of the first image. 3. The program according to claim 2, wherein preset object data is superimposed on said second image. 6. The program according to claim 5, wherein said object data includes an object based on said user information. 6. The program according to claim 5, wherein said object data is moving image data. 3. The program according to claim 2, wherein said predetermined qualification condition is that said user is a paying user. the first image is part of a cartoon;
the first layer data includes illustration data;
2. The program according to claim 1, wherein said second layer data includes balloon data. An information communication terminal comprising a computer that executes the program according to any one of claims 1 to 8.

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