JP7293292B2 - Information processing device, information processing method, and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus and the like that perform processing using input from a user who is viewing video content.

Further, conventionally, there has been a technique capable of achieving both the ease of adding comments to moving images and the reflection of individuality of each user (see Patent Literature 1).

In such technology, the center server distributes video data in response to requests from user terminals when the user terminals are connected via a network. In addition, the center server identifies a stamp selected by each user U from among a plurality of stamps prepared in advance, and a symbol individually set for each user U in order to visually identify each user U. The symbol of the user U who selected the stamp is specified based on the managed symbol data. Then, when the distribution of the moving image data is requested, the center server adds the selected stamp and the symbol of the user U who selected the comment icon to the moving image. Provides information to the user terminal.

JP 2018-191273 A

However, in the conventional technology, neither moving image content nor a button for specifying the viewer's emotion is output, and it is not easy to grasp the viewer's emotion toward the moving image content.

In addition, even if video content and a button for specifying the viewer's emotion are output, the viewer often does not indicate the button, making it difficult to grasp the viewer's emotion. No measures were taken to do so.

An information processing device according to a first aspect of the present invention is an information processing device capable of communicating with two or more terminal devices outputting moving image content and one or more buttons for specifying the viewer's emotion with respect to the moving image content, Button press information reception for receiving button press information including a button identifier for identifying a button designated by a viewer while viewing video content from the terminal device to which the above buttons and video content are output, from the terminal device. and the button pressing information received by the button pressing information receiving unit, synchronizing with the video content output at the timing when the button identified by the button identifier included in the button pressing information is indicated by the button identifier. A configuration unit that configures feedback information, which is information for informing a viewer that an identified button has been designated, and at least one or more other terminal devices that are terminal devices other than the terminal device that transmitted the button pressing information. An information processing apparatus comprising: one or more buttons and a feedback information transmission unit that transmits feedback information to one or more other terminal apparatuses to which video content is output.

With such a configuration, it is possible to facilitate the viewer's button designation, and to easily grasp the viewer's emotions.

Further, in the information processing apparatus of the second invention, in contrast to the first invention, the feedback information is information for highlighting the button identified by the button identifier in each of the one or more other terminal devices. An information processing device that receives feedback information and highlights a button corresponding to the feedback information in each of one or more other terminal devices.

With such a configuration, by highlighting the button indicated by the viewer, it is possible to encourage other viewers to indicate the button.

Further, in the information processing apparatus of the third invention, in contrast to the first or second invention, the configuration unit responds to the one button received by the button press information receiving unit during a period in which a predetermined condition is satisfied. The information processing device configures different feedback information depending on the number of corresponding button depression information.

With such a configuration, by displaying buttons corresponding to the number of viewers who have instructed, it is possible to further encourage other viewers to give instructions to the buttons.

Further, in the information processing apparatus of the fourth aspect of the present invention, in contrast to any one of the first to third aspects of the invention, the configuration unit indicates a change in the feeling of the viewer who indicates the button after the button is indicated. Two or more pieces of feedback information, in one or more other terminal devices, comprising two or more pieces of feedback information for gradually returning the display of a button identified by a button identifier from one highlighted display to a normal display, The feedback information transmission unit is an information processing device that sequentially transmits two or more pieces of feedback information configured by the configuration unit to one or more other terminal devices.

With such a configuration, by displaying a button corresponding to a temporal change in the emotion of the instructed viewer, it is possible to further encourage other viewers to give instructions to the button.

In addition, in the information processing apparatus of the fifth invention, in contrast to the fourth invention, the button press information receiving unit receives two or more buttons corresponding to one button at different timings from two or more other terminal devices. The configuration unit receives the pressing information, and receives two or more pieces of feedback information indicating changes in emotions obtained by superimposing the emotions of the viewers of the two or more other terminal devices. The information processing device configures two or more pieces of feedback information for gradually returning the display of an identified button from one highlighted display to normal display.

With such a configuration, by displaying buttons on which the emotions of a plurality of viewers are superimposed, it is possible to further encourage other viewers to give instructions to the buttons.

Further, the information processing apparatus of the sixth aspect of the present invention is, in relation to any one of the first to fifth aspects of the invention, a moving image content storage unit in which one or more moving image contents are stored; a button information storage unit that stores one or more button information related to a video distribution unit that distributes video content to each of two or more terminal devices; The information processing device further includes a button information transmission unit that transmits to each of two or more terminal devices.

With such a configuration, it is possible to easily synchronize the moving image content and the feedback information.

Further, in the information processing apparatus of the seventh invention, for any one of the first to sixth inventions, one or more button pressing information having a button identifier and timing information specifying timing is stored. Further comprising: a press information storage unit; and a button press information storage unit storing button press information received by the button press information reception unit in the button press information storage unit. to acquire from the button pressing information storage unit one or more button pressing information corresponding to the timing information specifying the button pressing information, and to inform the viewer that the button identified by the button identifier included in the one or more button pressing information has been indicated. and the feedback information transmission unit is an information processing device that transmits the feedback information configured by the configuration unit to the terminal device.

With this configuration, even when the same video content is viewed asynchronously on two or more terminal devices, it is possible to easily synchronize the video content and the feedback information.

Further, in the information processing apparatus of the eighth invention, in contrast to any one of the first to fifth inventions, video content is simultaneously output in each of two or more terminal devices, and the configuration unit receives button press information. an information processing device that configures feedback information, which is information for informing other viewers that a button identified by a button identifier included in the button depression information has been indicated, in response to the reception of the button depression information by the unit is.

With this configuration, even when the same video content is viewed on two or more terminal devices at the same timing, there is little delay with respect to the video content being output from the terminal device, and feedback information can be transmitted to the terminal device. It is possible to further encourage other viewers who have not instructed the button to instruct the button.

Further, the terminal device of the ninth aspect of the present invention includes a terminal button information storage section storing one or more button information relating to buttons specifying the viewer's emotion, and a terminal feedback information receiving section for receiving feedback information from the information processing device. and one or more button information in the terminal button information storage unit to output one or more normal buttons, and using the feedback information received by the terminal feedback information receiving unit, the normal button is A terminal button output unit for outputting visually different buttons, a terminal video content output unit for outputting received video content or stored video content, and accepting instructions for buttons output by the terminal button output unit a terminal instruction reception unit; a terminal button press information configuration unit that configures button press information having a button identifier that identifies a button corresponding to the instruction; and a terminal button press information transmission that transmits the button press information configured by the terminal button press information configuration unit. and a terminal device.

With such a configuration, it is possible to encourage the viewer to press the buttons.

In addition, in the terminal device of the tenth invention, in contrast to the ninth invention, the terminal button output unit corresponds to the number of viewers who have indicated one button during a period in which a predetermined condition is satisfied. , is a terminal device that outputs visually different buttons.

With such a configuration, it is possible to intuitively grasp the number of viewers who have instructed the buttons, thereby further encouraging the viewers to instruct the buttons.

In addition, in the terminal device of the eleventh invention, in contrast to the ninth or tenth invention, the terminal button output unit is configured to indicate the change in emotion of the viewer who indicates the button after the button is indicated. Second, it is a terminal device that outputs buttons such that the buttons gradually return from one highlighted display to the normal display.

With such a configuration, it is possible to intuitively grasp temporal changes in the viewer's emotions, thereby further encouraging the viewer to press the buttons.

In addition, in the terminal device of the twelfth invention, in contrast to the eleventh invention, the terminal button output unit is configured to display changes in emotions by superimposing the emotions of viewers of two or more terminal devices. , is a terminal device that outputs a button so that the button is displayed in one highlight and gradually returns to normal display.

With such a configuration, by outputting a button in which the emotions of a plurality of viewers who instructed the button are superimposed, the emotions of the plurality of viewers can be intuitively grasped, and the button indication of the viewers can be further promoted.

According to the information processing apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to easily grasp the emotions of the viewer by prompting the viewer to press the buttons.

A diagram showing a conceptual diagram of an information system A according to Embodiment 1 A diagram showing an example of a block diagram of the information system A and the information processing device 1 Block diagram of the same terminal device 2 Flowchart explaining a first operation example of the information processing device 1 Flowchart explaining a second operation example of the information processing device 1 Flowchart explaining a third operation example of the information processing device 1 Flowchart for explaining the first example of the same feedback information configuration processing Flowchart for explaining a second example of the same feedback information configuration processing Flowchart explaining an operation example of the terminal device 2 Diagram showing an example of the same video content management table Diagram showing an example of the same button information management table Diagram showing an example of the same button pressing information management table A diagram showing an example of a template for information on the same screen Diagram showing an example of the same screen Diagram showing the same output example Diagram explaining the change of the same button Diagram explaining the change of the same button Diagram explaining the change of the same button FIG. 4 is a diagram showing another example of a block diagram of the information processing device 1; Block diagram of information processing device 3 constituting information system B according to Embodiment 2 Flowchart for explaining an operation example of the information processing device 3 FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of another block diagram of the information processing device 3; Schematic diagram of a computer system in the above embodiment Block diagram of the same computer system

Hereinafter, embodiments of an information processing apparatus and the like will be described with reference to the drawings. It should be noted that, since components denoted by the same reference numerals in the embodiments perform similar operations, repetitive description may be omitted.

(Embodiment 1)
In the present embodiment, when two or more users are viewing video content on two or more terminal devices and a button output together with the video content is instructed, the information processing device outputs the button from the terminal device. An information system having an information processing device that receives and stores identifiers and the like will be described.

Further, in the present embodiment, an information system including an information processing device that transmits feedback information for video content being output by a terminal device will be described.

Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to displaying video content and one or more buttons, feedback information regarding the viewer's pointing to a button is received, and the button corresponding to the feedback information is visually distinguished. An information system including a terminal device that prompts a viewer to give instructions to buttons by outputting separately will be described. In this embodiment, for example, a terminal device highlights a button designated by another viewer.

Further, in this embodiment, for example, an information system including a terminal device that outputs a button having a different display mode depending on the number of people who have indicated the button will be described.

Further, in the present embodiment, for example, an information system including a terminal device in which the display of buttons changes with time in consideration of the change of viewer's emotions with time will be described.

In addition, in the present embodiment, for example, a terminal device is provided that displays a button that visually indicates a comprehensive emotion in which the emotions of a plurality of viewers are superimposed in response to a button instruction by a plurality of viewers. The information system that

Note that, in the present embodiment, for example, two or more viewers view video content at different timings.

Also, the viewer's emotions here are the viewer's thoughts, the viewer's impressions, the viewer's inner information, etc., and are understood broadly.

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of an information system A according to this embodiment. An information system A includes an information processing device 1 and two or more terminal devices 2 . Also, the information processing device 1 and two or more terminal devices 2 can communicate via a network such as the Internet or a dedicated line. Further, the information processing device 1 is a so-called server device here. The information processing device 1 is, for example, a cloud server or an ASP server, but its type and installation location do not matter. The terminal device 2 is a mobile terminal such as a smart phone, a tablet terminal, a mobile phone, a so-called personal computer, or the like, and the type thereof does not matter.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the information system A according to this embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the terminal device 2 that constitutes the information system A. As shown in FIG.

The information processing device 1 includes a storage unit 11 , a reception unit 12 , a processing unit 13 and a transmission unit 14 .

Storage unit 11 includes video content storage unit 111 , button information storage unit 112 , button press information storage unit 113 , and terminal identifier storage unit 114 . The receiving unit 12 includes a button pressing information receiving unit 121 . The processing unit 13 includes a button pressing information storage unit 131 and a configuration unit 132 . The transmission unit 14 includes a video distribution unit 141 , a button information transmission unit 142 and a feedback information transmission unit 143 .

The terminal device 2 includes a terminal storage section 21 , a terminal reception section 22 , a terminal processing section 23 , a terminal transmission section 24 , a terminal reception section 25 and a terminal output section 26 .

The terminal storage unit 21 has a terminal button information storage unit 211 . The terminal processing unit 23 includes a terminal button pressing information configuration unit 231 . The terminal transmission unit 24 includes a terminal button pressing information transmission unit 241 . The terminal reception section 25 includes a terminal feedback information reception section 251 . The terminal output section 26 includes a terminal video content output section 261 and a terminal button output section 262 .

Various types of information are stored in the storage unit 11 constituting the information processing apparatus 1 . The various types of information are, for example, video content to be described later, button information to be described later, button pressing information to be described later, and terminal identifiers to be described later.

The moving image content storage unit 111 stores one or more moving image contents. Moving image content is content that includes moving images. Video content usually has sound, but may not have sound. Further, it goes without saying that the content, data structure, etc. of the moving image content are not limited.

The button information storage unit 112 stores one or more pieces of button information. One or more pieces of button information in the button information storage unit 112 are usually associated with video content. However, the button information storage unit 112 may store one or more pieces of button information in association with a partial content that is a part of the video content.
The partial contents are, for example, one field, a plurality of fields of a predetermined period (for example, a group of fields for 1 second, 10 fields, etc.), a plurality of logically separated fields (for example, chapter units in video content, from an I frame in MPEG data to the frame immediately preceding the next I frame, etc.). It goes without saying that the partial content may be a part of the video content manually divided.
In addition, the processing unit 13, which will be described later, inspects two or more continuous fields of the video content, sets the portion of the field that has changed enough to satisfy a predetermined condition as a delimiter field, and divides the video content into partial contents of section 2 or more. You can cut it into In such a case, for example, the processing unit 13 constructs a vector from each field of the video content, calculates the distance between each two vectors of two consecutive fields, and if the distance is equal to or greater than the threshold, One field before the two consecutive fields is set as the last field of the previous partial content, and one field after the two consecutive fields is set as the first field of the subsequent partial content, thereby dividing the video content. conduct. Further, for example, the processing unit 13 performs image recognition (object recognition) on each field of the moving image content, acquires one or more object names in each field, and obtains one or more object names in each of two continuous fields in advance. If the change satisfies a predetermined condition (it may be simply different, or it may be that there is no common object, etc.), one field before two consecutive fields will be changed to the last of the previous partial content. One field after two consecutive fields is set as the first field of the subsequent partial content, and processing is performed to delimit the moving image content. Note that the object recognition processing is a well-known technology, so detailed description thereof will be omitted.
Note that the field may be called a frame or a screen. Further, when one or more pieces of button information are associated with the partial content, the button output by the terminal device 2 differs depending on the portion or scene of the video content being output, and the viewer's emotion can be grasped more precisely. can.

Button information is information about a button. Buttons here may be selectable user interface components. The button here is a button displayed on the screen. The button here is, for example, a normal selectable button, but may be a menu item constituting a menu, an ON/OFF switch such as a toggle switch, or the like. The button information is information for forming a button output by the terminal device 2 . The button information has, for example, a button image that is an image of the button output by the terminal device 2 . Further, the button information includes, for example, one or more buttons such as a character string displayed on the button, size information specifying the size of the button, color information specifying the background color of the button, and shape information specifying the shape of the button. has an attribute value of In addition, the contents of the button information, the data structure, etc. are not limited. One or more pieces of button information associated with the moving image content is information of buttons output by the terminal device 2 together with the moving image content when the terminal device 2 is outputting the moving image content.
Also, it is preferable that the button information storage unit 112 stores two or more pieces of button information. Also, such two or more button information is preferably one or more sets of two button information relating to two related buttons. Also, the two related buttons are, for example, a positive button for indicating the viewer's positive view, opinion, impression, etc., and a negative button for indicating the viewer's negative view, opinion, impression, etc. is preferred. The set of the positive button and the negative button is, for example, a set of the button "Hey!" and a button "boring", and a set of a button "GOOD" and a button "BAD". The set of positive and negative buttons is preferably two buttons for indicating opposing views or opinions or impressions.

Also, the method of associating the moving image content with one or more pieces of button information does not matter. For example, one or more moving image content identifiers that identify moving image content and one or more button identifiers that specify one or more pieces of button information are stored in association with each other. Also, for example, one or more moving image contents and one or more pieces of button information are linked. Also, for example, the moving image content storage unit 111 has one moving image content, and the button information storage unit 112 stores button information of one or more buttons displayed while the moving image content is being output.

In the terminal device 2, one or more buttons and video content are usually displayed on the same screen, but may be displayed on different screens.

The button press information storage unit 113 stores one or more button press information. The button pressing information is information indicating that a button has been designated in the terminal device 2 . The button press information has, for example, a button identifier and timing information specifying timing. Timing information includes, for example, a field identifier that identifies a field, information that indicates an offset from the start of video content, relative time information that indicates relative time from the start time of video content, and absolute time information that indicates absolute time. etc. Also, the button press information may have, for example, a video content identifier or a terminal identifier. The field identifier may be called a screen identifier for identifying a screen or a frame identifier for identifying a frame. Also, an instruction to a button may be said to be pressing of a button, selection of a button, or the like.

Note that the terminal identifier is information for identifying the terminal device 2 . A terminal identifier is, for example, an IP address, a MAC address, or the like. A terminal identifier may be information that identifies a user. The terminal identifier is usually information for the information processing device 1 to communicate with the terminal device 2 . Also, one or more terminal identifiers in the storage unit 11 are identifiers of the terminal devices 2 to which video content is currently being output.

Terminal identifier storage section 114 stores one or more terminal identifiers. Each of the one or more terminal identifiers here is the identifier of the terminal device 2 that is outputting the video content. Moreover, each terminal identifier of one or more here is an identifier of the terminal device 2 which should distribute a video content.

The receiving unit 12 receives various kinds of information. Various types of information are, for example, an operation start request, a feedback information request instruction, and button press information, which will be described later.

An operation start request is a request to download video content. The operation start request has, for example, a video content identifier. The operation start request has, for example, a video content identifier and a terminal identifier.

A feedback information request instruction is an instruction to send feedback information. The feedback information request indication has information for specifying feedback information. Information for specifying feedback information is, for example, a video content identifier and timing information. For example, when there is only one moving image content in the moving image content storage unit 111, information for specifying feedback information is, for example, timing information. The timing information is, for example, a field identifier and a partial content identifier that identifies partial content. The receiving unit 12 receives a feedback information request instruction from, for example, the terminal device 2 or a video content distribution device (not shown). When a feedback information request instruction is received from a video content distribution device (not shown), the feedback information request instruction has a terminal identifier that identifies the terminal device 2 to which the feedback information is to be sent.

The button pressing information receiving unit 121 receives button pressing information from the terminal device 2 . The button pressing information is information indicating that a button has been designated in the terminal device 2 .

The button pressing information includes a button identifier that identifies the button that the viewer has indicated while viewing the video content. The button pressing information has timing information, for example. The timing information is usually information specifying the screen in the video content that was being output when the button was pressed. The button pressing information has, for example, a moving image content identifier of the moving image content being output. The button pressing information may have, for example, the terminal identifier of the terminal device 2 that has transmitted the button pressing information. When the viewer indicates a button, the terminal device 2 normally outputs one or more buttons and video content.

The button pressing information receiving unit 121 may receive two or more pieces of button pressing information corresponding to one video content and one button at different timings from two or more other terminal devices. Note that the button press information at different timings is, for example, information indicating instructions to the same button for different fields in the same video content.
The button pressing information receiving unit 121 receives the button pressing information including the button identifier that could not be received during the playback of one partial content that constitutes one moving image content. It is preferable to be able to receive button press information including button identifiers that could not be received therein. In such a case, different buttons are output on the terminal device 2 during output of one partial content in one video content and during playback of another partial content.

The processing unit 13 performs various types of processing. The various processes are, for example, processes performed by the button pressing information storage unit 131, the configuration unit 132, and the like. The various types of processing are, for example, acquiring moving image content corresponding to the received operation start request from the moving image content storage unit 111 and preparing for distribution of the moving image content. Further, the various types of processing are, for example, processing of accumulating the terminal identifier included in the received operation start request in the terminal identifier storage unit 114 .

For example, the processing unit 13 configures screen information for configuring a screen output by the terminal device 2 . More specifically, the processing unit 13 acquires, from the button information storage unit 112, one or more pieces of button information paired with the video content identifier included in the received operation start request, for example. Then, the processing unit 13 uses the obtained one or more button information to configure a screen on which one or more buttons corresponding to the one or more button information are displayed and video content is output. Configure screen information for The screen information is implemented by description languages such as HTML and XML, but may be implemented by other means such as programs. In other words, the structure of the screen information, implementation means, etc. are not limited. Further, since the process of forming the screen information by the processing unit 13 is a well-known technology, detailed description thereof will be omitted. Further, the processing unit 13 may configure the screen information with the reception of the operation start request as a trigger, for example, or may configure the screen information in advance and store it in the storage unit 11 . In other words, it goes without saying that the timing of forming the screen information does not matter.

The button pressing information storage unit 131 stores the button pressing information received by the button pressing information receiving unit 121 in the button pressing information storage unit 113 .

The button pressing information storage unit 131, for example, uses the button pressing information received by the button pressing information receiving unit 121 to configure stored button pressing information, and stores the configured button pressing information in the button pressing information storage unit 113. You can In other words, the received button press information and the stored button press information may differ in data structure, content, and the like. That is, for example, when the received button press information has a button identifier and timing information (eg, field identifier, screen identifier), the button press information accumulation unit 131 acquires date and time information from a clock (not shown), The button press information may be configured to include the date and time information, the button identifier, and the timing information, and stored in the button press information storage unit 113 . Note that the received button press information and the accumulated button press information may have, for example, a video content identifier and a terminal identifier.

The configuration unit 132 configures feedback information using the button pressing information received by the button pressing information receiving unit 121 .

The configuration unit 132 configures feedback information using, for example, one or more pieces of button press information in the button press information storage unit 113 .

The feedback information is synchronized with the video content output at the timing when the button identified by the button identifier included in the button pressing information is indicated, and notifies the viewer that the button identified by the button identifier has been indicated. information for

The feedback information is, for example, information for highlighting the button identified by the button identifier included in the button pressing information in each of the one or more other terminal devices 2 . It should be noted that the mode of highlighting does not matter.

The feedback information may be information including a button image directly showing the shape of the button output by the terminal device 2, or one or more attribute values of the button for configuring the button image on the terminal device 2 (for example, shape, color, character string, etc.) may be used.

The feedback information has, for example, button identifiers. Feedback information includes, for example, a button identifier and information on the number of people who indicated the button. Feedback information has, for example, a button image that is an image of a button identified by a button identifier. The feedback information has, for example, position information specifying the position of the indicated button on the screen. Note that the button image is an image different from the normal button image, and is, for example, a highlighted button image. Note that the normal time can be said to be a time when the button image is not affected by the feedback information. Further, the normal time can be said to be, for example, the time when the button image is not highlighted.

Feedback information includes, for example, timing information. Feedback information is, for example, a button corresponding to one designated button during a period during which the same video content is output, during a period that satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a period of 10 fields, 1 second, etc.). Contains the number of press information.

Two or more pieces of feedback information that are continuously configured are, for example, two or more pieces of feedback information that indicate changes in the emotions of the viewer who indicated the button after the button was indicated. Note that the change in emotion is, for example, the gradual weakening of the emotion after the button is instructed.

The two or more pieces of feedback information configured in succession comprise, for example, a button identifier of the indicated button and degree information specifying an overall emotional degree of the two or more viewers. In such a case, the two or more pieces of feedback information configured in succession are composed of two or more pieces of feedback information that indicate changes in overall emotions of two or more viewers by superimposing the emotions of the viewers of the two or more other terminal devices 2. Feedback information.

Two or more pieces of feedback information configured in succession are, for example, two or more button images highlighted.

For example, the configuration unit 132 configures feedback information that differs depending on the number of pieces of button press information corresponding to one button received by the button press information reception unit 121 during a period that satisfies a predetermined condition. The configuration unit 132 configures the feedback information such that, for example, the greater the number of relevant button depression information, the higher the degree of emphasis of the button image. For example, the configuration unit 132 configures feedback information having an attribute value of a darker, more conspicuous color as the number of pieces of button pressing information increases. Further, for example, the configuration unit 132 configures feedback information having a larger luminance attribute value as the number of pieces of button pressing information increases. In addition, for example, the configuration unit 132 configures feedback information having an attribute value of a larger size as the number of pieces of button pressing information increases.

The configuration unit 132 is, for example, two or more pieces of feedback information indicating changes in the emotions of the viewer who instructed the button after the button was instructed, and the button identified by the button identifier in one or more other terminal devices. Two or more pieces of feedback information are configured for the display to gradually return from one highlighted display to the normal display.

The configuration unit 132 is, for example, two or more pieces of feedback information indicating changes in emotions obtained by superimposing the emotions of viewers of two or more other terminal devices 2, and is identified by a button identifier in one or more other terminal devices. 2 or more pieces of feedback information for gradually returning the display of the button displayed from one highlighted display to the normal display. Note that the configuration unit 132 performs, for example, a process of superimposing emotions as follows. That is, the configuration unit 132 acquires a comprehensive emotional level using information on the emotional levels of viewers of two or more other terminal devices 2 at the same time, in the same field, or in the same partial content, for example. Then, feedback information having the overall emotional level is configured, or feedback information having a button image representing the overall emotional level is configured. In addition, the process of acquiring the overall emotional level using the information on the emotional level of the viewers of the two or more other terminal devices 2 is, for example, addition of information on the emotional level of two or more, , an intermediate value of two or more emotion level information, or a weighted average of two or more emotion level information.

The configuration unit 132 acquires, for example, one or more pieces of button press information corresponding to the timing information specifying the output timing of the video content in the terminal device 2 from the button press information storage unit 113, and the one or more button press information includes the information. Feedback information, which is information for notifying the viewer that the button identified by the button identifier has been designated, is configured.

Note that the timing at which the configuration unit 132 configures the feedback information does not matter. The configuration unit 132 may configure the feedback information at a predetermined time (for example, 12:00 every day), configure the feedback information each time the button press information is received, or configure the feedback information. The feedback information may be configured when a large amount of button depression information that is not used in the configuration of (1) is accumulated to satisfy a predetermined condition. The predetermined conditions are that the total number of button press information is equal to or larger than the threshold, that the number of button press information corresponding to one button identifier is equal to or larger than the threshold, For example, the number of corresponding button pressing information is equal to or larger than a threshold.

The transmission unit 14 transmits various kinds of information. Various types of information are, for example, video content, button information, and feedback information. Note that the information processing device 1 does not have to transmit moving image content and button information. In other words, a device different from the information processing device 1 may transmit the moving image content and the button information. Alternatively, the button information may be stored in advance in the terminal device 2 without being transmitted. In such a case, the moving image distribution unit 141 and the button information transmission unit 142 are unnecessary.

The video distribution unit 141 distributes video content to one or more terminal devices 2 . The moving image distribution unit 141 distributes moving image content, which is a stream. The moving image distribution unit 141 normally distributes continuous partial contents sequentially.

The button information transmission unit 142 transmits one or more pieces of button information corresponding to moving image content distributed by the moving image distribution unit 141 to one or more terminal devices 2 . The button information transmission unit 142 transmits one or more pieces of button information to the terminal device 2 before distribution of moving image content or at the time of first distribution of moving image content. It should be noted that the timing of distributing one or more pieces of button information does not matter.

When one or more pieces of button information are associated with a partial content, the button information transmission unit 142 cannot transmit one or more pieces of button information associated with the partial content in synchronization with distribution of each partial content. preferred. As a result, in the terminal device 2, an appropriate button corresponding to the scene being output will be output.

The feedback information transmission section 143 transmits the feedback information configured by the configuration section 132 to one or more terminal devices 2 .

The feedback information transmission section 143 transmits the feedback information configured by the configuration section 132 to at least one or more other terminal devices 2 . The other terminal device 2 is a terminal device 2 other than the terminal device 2 that has transmitted the button pressing information. Also, in the other terminal device 2, one or more buttons and video content are output. Note that the feedback information transmission unit 143 may also transmit the feedback information to the terminal device 2 that transmitted the button pressing information. Further, in the terminal device 2 that has received the feedback information, for example, the corresponding button is highlighted using the feedback information.

The feedback information transmission section 143 may sequentially transmit two or more pieces of feedback information configured by the configuration section 132 to one or more other terminal devices.

The feedback information transmission section 143 transmits the feedback information configured by the configuration section 132 to the terminal device 2 .

Various types of information are stored in the terminal storage unit 21 that constitutes the terminal device 2 . Various information is, for example, a terminal identifier. Also, the terminal identifier may be the same as the user identifier. Screen information may be stored in advance in the terminal storage unit 21 .

The terminal button information storage unit 211 stores one or more pieces of button information related to buttons that identify the viewer's emotions. One or more pieces of button information in the terminal button information storage unit 211 are, for example, information received from a device such as the information processing device 1, but may be pre-stored information. Note that the one or more pieces of button information here is, for example, information for forming a normal button. Also, one or more pieces of button information may be associated with moving image content or a moving image content identifier, or may be associated with a partial content identifier that identifies partial content that is a partial sentence of moving image content.

The terminal reception unit 22 receives various instructions, information, and the like. The various instructions and information are, for example, instructions to buttons (hereinafter referred to as "button instructions") and requests to start operations. The operation start request has, for example, a video content identifier. Here, reception means reception of information input from an input device such as a keyboard, mouse, touch panel, or remote control, reception of information transmitted via a wired or wireless communication line, optical disk, magnetic disk, semiconductor memory, etc. This is a concept including acceptance of information read from the recording medium.

Input means for various instructions and information may be anything, such as a touch panel, a keyboard, a mouse, a menu screen, or a remote controller. The terminal reception unit 22 can be realized by a device driver for input means such as a touch panel or a keyboard, control software for a menu screen, or the like.

The terminal processing unit 23 performs various types of processing. Various types of processing are, for example, processing performed by the terminal button pressing information configuration unit 231 . The various types of processing are, for example, processing for forming information received by the terminal reception unit 25 into data to be displayed. The various types of processing are, for example, processing for configuring an instruction or the like received by the terminal reception unit 22 into an instruction or the like to transmit.
For example, when the feedback information includes information specifying the level of emotion, the terminal processing unit 23 may perform the processing performed by the configuration unit 132 described above. The processing performed by the configuration unit 132 includes processing for configuring a button image showing a change in emotion of the viewer who instructed the button, and a button showing a change in emotion by superimposing the emotions of the viewers of two or more other terminal devices 2. This includes processing for constructing an image, and the like.

When the terminal receiving unit 22 receives a button instruction, the terminal button pressing information forming unit 231 forms button pressing information having a button identifier for identifying a button corresponding to the button instruction. The terminal button press information configuration unit 231 may, for example, acquire from the video content a screen identifier that identifies the screen (field) of the video content being output, and configure button press information including the screen identifier. The terminal button pressing information configuration unit 231 may, for example, acquire timing information specifying when the terminal receiving unit 22 has received a button instruction, and configure button pressing information including the timing information. The terminal button pressing information configuration unit 231 may, for example, acquire a moving image content identifier that identifies the moving image content being output, and configure button pressing information including the moving image content identifier.

The terminal transmission unit 24 transmits various instructions, information, and the like to the information processing device 1 . The various instructions and information are, for example, instructions configured by the terminal processing unit 23, instructions and information received by the terminal reception unit 22, terminal button press information, operation start requests, and the like.

The terminal button pressing information transmitting section 241 transmits the button pressing information configured by the terminal button pressing information configuring section 231 . Terminal button pressing information transmission section 241 normally transmits button pressing information to information processing apparatus 1 . However, the destination of the button pressing information may be another device. However, even if the transmission destination of the button pressing information is another device, the information processing apparatus 1 normally stores the button pressing information finally.

The terminal reception unit 25 receives various information from the information processing device 1 . Various types of information are, for example, video content, button information, screen information, and feedback information.

Terminal feedback information receiving section 251 receives feedback information from information processing device 1 .

The terminal output unit 26 acquires various kinds of information. The various types of information are, for example, information received by the terminal reception unit 22, information received by the terminal reception unit 25, and information configured by the terminal processing unit 23. FIG. The various types of information are, for example, video content, one or more buttons, screens, and one or more buttons visually modified using feedback information.
The terminal output unit 26 may output one or more different buttons according to two or more partial contents included in one moving image content while outputting one moving image content. In addition, for example, the terminal output unit 26, while outputting one piece of video content, outputs a different set of one or more button information corresponding to each of two or more partial contents included in the one piece of video content. Outputs the above set of buttons. As a result, even within the same moving image content, it is possible to obtain information such as different feelings, impressions, thoughts, etc. of viewers due to different aspects and different scenes. In addition, this makes it possible to obtain information such as viewers' different feelings, impressions, thoughts, etc., corresponding to different partial contents.

Here, output usually means display on a display or projection using a projector. However, output may also be a concept that includes printing with a printer, sound output, transmission to an external device, storage in a recording medium, delivery of processing results to other processing devices or other programs, etc. .

Terminal video content output unit 261 outputs received video content or stored video content. When outputting video content stored in the terminal video content output unit 261, the video distribution unit 141 is unnecessary.

Terminal button output unit 262 uses one or more button information in button information storage unit 112 to output one or more buttons during normal operation.

In addition, terminal button output section 262 uses the feedback information received by terminal feedback information receiving section 251 to output a button that is visually different from the normal button. A button that is visually different from the normal button is, for example, an emphasized button. Note that the method of emphasis does not matter. A button that is visually different from the normal button is, for example, a button that has an attribute value different from that of the normal button. Buttons that are visually different from normal buttons are, for example, buttons with colors that stand out from normal button colors, buttons with brightness values greater than normal button brightness, buttons that are greater than normal button brightness, and normal button colors. For example, a button with a character string in a font that stands out more than the character string of the hour button.

Note that when the feedback information includes a button image, the terminal button output unit 262 outputs the button image. If the feedback information does not include a button image, the terminal button output unit 262, for example, forms a button image using one or more button attribute values included in the feedback information, and outputs the button image.

The terminal button output unit 262 outputs visually different buttons according to the number of viewers who have indicated one button, for example, during a period that satisfies a predetermined condition. As the number of viewers increases, it is preferable that the terminal button output unit 262 outputs a button that stands out more. The terminal button output unit 262 uses information on the number of viewers, for example, to determine attribute values of one or more of button color, button brightness, button size, and character string font on the button. , constructs a button image using the one or more attribute values.

The terminal button output unit 262 outputs the button so that the button gradually returns from the first highlighted display to the normal display so as to show the change in the emotion of the viewer who instructed the button from the time the button was instructed. It is preferable to The terminal button output unit 262 is, for example, two or more button images included in the received feedback information, and sequentially outputs two or more button images that gradually become a button that does not stand up. In addition, the terminal button output unit 262, for example, changes the attribute value of one or more of the button color, button brightness, button size, and character string font on the button so that the button gradually does not stand up. Two or more button images are constructed while being changed, and the two or more button images are sequentially output.

The terminal button output unit 262, for example, changes the emotions of the viewers of two or more terminal devices 2 superimposed so that the buttons gradually return from one highlighted display to the normal display. , to output a button. The terminal button output unit 262 is, for example, two or more button images included in the received feedback information, which are two or more button images superimposed on the viewer's emotions and showing changes in emotions, and are gradually standing up. Two or more button images to be buttons are sequentially output. In addition, the terminal button output unit 262 outputs, for example, the color of the button, the brightness of the button, the size of the button, the size of the button, the size of the button, the color of the button, the brightness of the button, the size of the button, and the button height, which indicate changes in emotions superimposed on the emotions of the viewer, so that the button gradually becomes a button that does not stand upright. While changing one or more attribute values of the font of the character string, two or more button images are formed, and the two or more button images are sequentially output.

Storage unit 11, video content storage unit 111, button information storage unit 112, button press information storage unit 113, terminal identifier storage unit 114, terminal storage unit 21, and terminal button information storage unit 211 are preferably non-volatile recording media. However, it can also be realized with a volatile recording medium.
It does not matter how the information is stored in the storage unit 11 or the like. For example, information may be stored in the storage unit 11 or the like via a recording medium, or information transmitted via a communication line or the like may be stored in the storage unit 11 or the like. Alternatively, information input via an input device may be stored in the storage unit 11 or the like.

The receiving unit 12, the button press information receiving unit 121, the terminal receiving unit 25, and the terminal feedback information receiving unit 251 are usually implemented by wireless or wired communication means, but may be implemented by means of receiving broadcast. .

The processing unit 13, the button pressing information storage unit 131, the configuration unit 132, the terminal processing unit 23, and the terminal button pressing information configuration unit 231 are usually implemented by an MPU, memory, or the like. The processing procedure of the processing unit 13 and the like is normally realized by software, and the software is recorded in a recording medium such as a ROM. However, it may be realized by hardware (dedicated circuit).

Transmission unit 14, video distribution unit 141, button information transmission unit 142, feedback information transmission unit 143, terminal transmission unit 24, and terminal button press information transmission unit 241 are usually realized by wireless or wired communication means, It may be realized by broadcasting means.

The terminal output unit 26, the terminal video content output unit 261, and the terminal button output unit 262 may or may not include output devices such as displays and speakers. The terminal output unit 26 and the like can be realized by output device driver software, or by output device driver software and an output device.

Next, the operation of the information system A will be explained. First, a first operation example of the information processing apparatus 1 will be described using the flowchart of FIG. A first operation example is an operation example in which the information processing device 1 transmits screen information including video content and button information and feedback information to the terminal device 2 .

(Step S401) The receiver 12 determines whether or not an operation start request has been received. If the operation start request has been received, the process goes to step S402, and if the operation start request has not been received, the process goes to step S416.

(Step S402) The processing unit 13 acquires from the button information storage unit 112 one or more pieces of button information paired with the video content identifier included in the operation start request received in step S401.

(Step S403) The processing unit 13 uses the one or more pieces of button information acquired in step S402 to configure screen information for configuring a screen on which video content is output. Note that the screen information usually includes one or more button information.

(Step S404) The button information transmission unit 142 transmits the screen information configured in step S403 to the terminal device 2 that has transmitted the operation start request.

(Step S405) The processing unit 13 substitutes 1 for the counter i.

(Step S406) The processing unit 13 is the partial content, which is a partial content of the video content identified by the video content identifier included in the operation start request received in step S401, and the terminal device that has transmitted the operation start request. 2 determines whether or not there is an i-th partial content to be distributed. Note that the partial content is, for example, one field (one screen of a moving image) and audio information corresponding to the field. Further, the partial content is, for example, a plurality of consecutive fields of a predetermined period and audio information corresponding to the plurality of fields. Note that the amount of partial content does not matter.

(Step S<b>407 ) The processing unit 13 acquires the i-th partial content from the video content storage unit 111 .

(Step S408) The moving image distribution unit 141 transmits the i-th partial content acquired in step S407 to the terminal device 2 that has transmitted the operation start request.

(Step S409) The processing unit 13 determines whether or not feedback information corresponding to the i-th partial content exists in the storage unit 11 or not. If feedback information corresponding to the i-th partial content exists, go to step S410, otherwise go to step S412. It should be noted that the feedback information here is information that is acquired in advance by the configuration unit 132 and accumulated in the storage unit 11 .

(Step S410) The processing unit 13 acquires from the storage unit 11 feedback information corresponding to the i-th partial content.

(Step S411) The feedback information transmission unit 143 transmits the feedback information acquired in step S410 to the terminal device 2 that has transmitted the operation start request.

(Step S<b>412 ) The button pressing information receiving section 121 determines whether or not the button pressing information is received from the terminal device 2 . If the button pressing information has been received, the process goes to step S413, and if the button pressing information has not been received, the process goes to step S415.

(Step S413) The button pressing information storage unit 131 uses the button pressing information received in step S412 to configure stored button pressing information.

(Step S414) The button pressing information storage unit 131 stores the button pressing information configured in step S413 in the button pressing information storage unit 113. FIG.

(Step S415) The processing unit 13 increments the counter i by 1. Return to step S406.

(Step S416) The processing unit 13 determines whether or not it is time to configure the feedback information. If it is the time to configure the feedback information, the process goes to step S417, and if it is not the time to configure the feedback information, the process returns to step S401. The timing for constructing the feedback information is, for example, a predetermined time (for example, 12:00 every day), and when the button pressing information is received, the received button pressing information is used for constructing the feedback information. This is the case, for example, when the button pressing information storage unit 113 stores a large amount of button pressing information that does not meet a predetermined condition. Also, the timing of constructing the feedback information may be every transmission of the partial content. Note that the timing of configuring the feedback information does not matter.

(Step S417) The configuration unit 132 substitutes 1 for the counter i.

(Step S<b>418 ) The configuration unit 132 determines whether or not the i-th moving image content exists in the moving image content storage unit 111 . If the i-th moving image content exists, go to step S419; if not, go back to step S401.

(Step S419) The configuration unit 132 substitutes 1 for the counter j.

(Step S420) The configuration unit 132 determines whether or not the i-th moving image content includes the j-th processing unit. If the j-th processing unit exists, go to step S421, and if the j-th processing unit does not exist, go to step S427. A processing unit is a unit constituting feedback information. The unit of processing is, for example, one field, a plurality of fields of predetermined time, a plurality of logically separated fields, or the like.

(Step S421) The configuration unit 132 substitutes 1 for the counter k.

(Step S422) The configuration unit 132 determines whether or not there is k-th button information corresponding to the j-th processing unit. If the k-th button information corresponding to the j-th processing unit exists, go to step S423, otherwise go to step S426. Note that the k-th button information corresponding to the j-th processing unit may be the k-th button information corresponding to the i-th moving image content.

(Step S423) The configuration unit 132 configures feedback information corresponding to the k-th button information of the j-th processing unit of the i-th moving image content. An example of such feedback information configuration processing will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG.

(Step S424) The configuration unit 132 stores the feedback information configured in step S423 in the storage unit 11 in association with the i-th moving image content, the j-th processing unit, and the k-th button information. For example, the configuration unit 132 associates the feedback information configured in step S423 with the i-th video content identifier of the i-th video content, the j-th screen identifier that is the j-th processing unit, and the k-th button identifier. are stored in the storage unit 11.

(Step S425) The configuration unit 132 increments the counter k by 1. Return to step S422.

(Step S426) The configuration unit 132 increments the counter j by 1. Return to step S420.

(Step S427) The configuration unit 132 increments the counter i by 1. Return to step S418.

Note that in the flowchart of FIG. 4, the timing at which the configuration unit 132 configures and accumulates the feedback information does not matter.

In the flowchart of FIG. 4, the acquisition and transmission of screen information may be performed by another device instead of the information processing device 1, and the screen information may be stored in the terminal device 2 in advance. Also good.

In addition, in the flowchart of FIG. 4 , the moving image content distribution process may be performed by another device, or the moving image content may be stored in the terminal device 2 in advance. A processing example of the information processing apparatus 1 in such a case will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 5 and 6. FIG.

Further, in the flowchart of FIG. 4, the process is terminated by power off or an interruption of process termination.

Next, a second operation example of the information processing apparatus 1 will be described using the flowchart of FIG. In addition, in the flowchart of FIG. 5, description of the same steps as in the flowchart of FIG. 4 will be omitted.

In the flowchart of FIG. 5 , the information processing device 1 does not distribute moving image content to the terminal device 2 . A video content distribution device (not shown) distributes the video content to the terminal device 2 . Then, the information processing device 1 transmits the feedback information to the terminal device 2 so as to synchronize with the output of the video content on the terminal device 2 . In addition, in the flowchart of FIG. 5, the synchronization between the moving image content and the feedback information is realized by the receiving unit 12 continuously receiving feedback information request instructions.

(Step S501) The receiving unit 12 determines whether or not a feedback information request instruction has been received. If the feedback information request instruction is received, the process goes to step S410, and if the feedback information request instruction is not received, the process goes to step S416. The feedback information request instruction is received, for example, from the terminal device 2 or a video content distribution device (not shown). Note that, for example, feedback information corresponding to the video content identifier and the timing information included in the feedback information request instruction is acquired and transmitted to the terminal device 2 .

In addition, in the flowchart of FIG. 5, in step S411, the feedback information transmission unit 143 transmits feedback information to the terminal device 2 that has transmitted the feedback information request instruction, for example. Further, in step S411, the feedback information transmitting unit 143 transmits feedback information to the terminal device 2 via, for example, the video content distribution device that has transmitted the feedback information request instruction. Also, in step S411, the feedback information transmitting unit 143 transmits feedback information to, for example, the terminal device 2 identified by the terminal identifier included in the feedback information request instruction.

Further, in the flowchart of FIG. 5, the information processing apparatus 1 may perform the screen information configuration and transmission processing (the processing from step S402 to step S404).
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Further, in the flow chart of FIG. 5, the processing is terminated by power off or an interruption of processing termination.

Next, a third operation example of the information processing apparatus 1 will be described using the flowchart of FIG. In the flowchart of FIG. 6, description of the same steps as in the flowchart of FIG. 4 will be omitted.

In the flowchart of FIG. 6 , the information processing device 1 does not distribute moving image content to the terminal device 2 . Further, here, a moving image content distribution device (not shown) distributes the moving image content to the terminal device 2 . Then, the information processing device 1 transmits the feedback information to the terminal device 2 so as to synchronize with the output of the video content on the terminal device 2 . In addition, in the flowchart of FIG. 6, the synchronization between the moving image content and the feedback information is realized by transmitting the feedback information to the terminal device 2 in the information processing device 1 at the appropriate timing.

(Step S601) The processing unit 13 determines whether or not it is the i-th timing for transmitting feedback information. If it is the i-th timing, go to step S409, and if it is not the i-th timing, go back to step S401. Note that the processing unit 13 acquires time information from an internal clock (not shown), and uses the time information to determine whether or not it is the i-th timing for transmitting feedback information. For example, if the video content is 60 fields/second and there is a possibility of transmitting feedback information for each field, the information processing apparatus 1 loops from step S601 to step S415 every 1/60 second. make it If the information processing apparatus 1 may transmit feedback information every second, the information processing apparatus 1 loops from step S601 to step S415 every second.

In addition, in the flowchart of FIG. 6, the information processing apparatus 1 does not need to configure the screen information and perform the transmission process. The screen information configuration and transmission processing may be performed by another device. Also, the terminal device 2 may hold the screen information in advance.

Note that in the flowchart of FIG. 6, the process ends when the power is turned off or an interrupt for ending the process occurs.

Next, a first example of feedback information configuration processing in step S423 will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

(Step S701) The configuration unit 132 performs initialization processing. The initialization process here is to assign 0 to the counter i and 0 to the variable "score". Note that the variable "score" is an example of the degree information described above.

(Step S702) The configuration unit 132 determines whether or not the number of pressers (viewers who input an instruction to the target button) for the i-th previous timing is included in the score. When entering, go to step S703, and when not entering, go to step S708. It is assumed that it is determined in advance whether or not to consider the instruction to the button at the timing of how long ago, and such information (usually a natural number) is stored in the storage unit 11 . Also, the i-th preceding timing is the i-th preceding processing unit of the focused processing unit (the j-th processing unit in step S420).

(Step S<b>703 ) The configuration unit 132 acquires button press information corresponding to the i-th previous timing from the button press information storage unit 113 . Note that the i-th previous timing is, for example, the i-th previous field or the i-th previous partial content.

(Step S704) The configuration unit 132 acquires the number of pieces of button pressing information acquired in step S703.

(Step S705) The configuration unit 132 acquires the score corresponding to the i-th previous timing using the number of button pressing information acquired in step S704. Note that the higher the score, the higher the number of button pressing information. Also, the score may be different only depending on whether the number of button pressing information is 0 or 1 or more.

(Step S706) The configuration unit 132 adds the score acquired in step S705 to the variable "score".

(Step S707) The configuration unit 132 increments the counter i by 1. Return to step S702.

(Step S708) The configuration unit 132 acquires one or more attribute values of the button according to the value of the variable "score". Note that the attribute value of 1 or more is an attribute value included in the button information such that the higher the value of the variable "score", the more highlighted the button is. For example, the configuration unit 132 acquires a color attribute value that makes the color of the button stand out as the value of the variable “score” increases. For example, the configuration unit 132 acquires a color attribute value such that the larger the value of the variable “score”, the larger the size of the button.

Note that, for example, the configuration unit 132 acquires one or more attribute values from an attribute value management table that manages one or more attribute values associated with the value of the variable “score”. Further, for example, the configuration unit 132 obtains an attribute value by substituting the value of the variable “score” into an arithmetic expression having the value of the variable “score” as a parameter. Further, it is assumed that the attribute value management table and the arithmetic expression are stored in the storage unit 11 .

(Step S709) The configuration unit 132 configures feedback information using the one or more attribute values acquired in step S708. Return to upper process. The configuration unit 132 configures feedback information including one or more attribute values acquired in step S708, for example. Also, the configuration unit 132 generates a button image using, for example, one or more attribute values acquired in step S708, and configures feedback information including the button image.

In addition, in the flowchart of FIG. 7, the score may be acquired according to whether or not the button pressing information exists instead of the number of button pressing information. In addition, the configuration unit 132 normally obtains a higher score as the number of pieces of button pressing information increases or as the number of button pressing information increases.

Next, a second example of the feedback information configuration processing in step S423 will be described using the flowchart of FIG.

(Step S<b>801 ) The configuration unit 132 acquires one or more corresponding button press information from the button press information storage unit 113 . Note that the corresponding one or more button press information means one or more pieces of information associated with the i-th moving image content, the j-th processing unit, and the k-th button information in the flowcharts of FIGS. This is button press information.

(Step S802) The configuration unit 132 acquires the number of pieces of button pressing information acquired in step S801.

(Step S803) The configuration unit 132 acquires one or more attribute values of the buttons corresponding to the number of pieces of button pressing information acquired in step S802. Note that the attribute value of 1 or more is an attribute value included in button information such that the more the number of button depression information, the more highlighted the button is. For example, the configuration unit 132 acquires a color attribute value that makes the color of the button more conspicuous as the number of pieces of button pressing information increases. For example, the configuration unit 132 acquires a color attribute value such that the larger the number of pieces of button pressing information, the larger the size of the button.

Note that, for example, the configuration unit 132 acquires one or more attribute values from an attribute value management table that manages one or more attribute values associated with the number of button press information or the width of the number of button press information. Further, for example, the configuration unit 132 obtains an attribute value by substituting the number of button pressing information into an arithmetic expression having the number of button pressing information as a parameter. Further, it is assumed that the attribute value management table and the arithmetic expression are stored in the storage unit 11 .

(Step S804) The configuration unit 132 configures feedback information using the one or more attribute values acquired in step S803. Return to upper process. The configuration unit 132 configures feedback information including one or more attribute values acquired in step S803, for example. Also, the configuration unit 132 generates a button image using, for example, one or more attribute values acquired in step S803, and configures feedback information including the button image.

In the flowchart of FIG. 8, an attribute value of 1 or more may be obtained depending on whether or not the button pressing information exists instead of the number of button pressing information. In addition, the configuration unit 132 normally acquires an attribute value that makes the display of the button more conspicuous as the number of button press information increases or as the button press information exists.

Next, an operation example of the terminal device will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Step S901) The terminal reception unit 22 determines whether or not an operation start request has been received. If the operation start request has been received, the process goes to step S902, and if the operation start request has not been received, the process returns to step S901.

(Step S902) The terminal processing unit 23 composes an operation start request to be transmitted using the operation start request accepted in step S901. The terminal processing unit 23, for example, reads out the terminal identifier from the terminal storage unit 21, and composes an operation start instruction having the terminal identifier and the video content identifier included in the operation start request accepted in step S901.

(Step S903) The terminal transmission unit 24 transmits the operation start request configured in step S902. The terminal transmission unit 24 transmits an operation start request to, for example, an information processing device, a video content distribution device (not shown), or an information processing device and a video content distribution device (not shown).

(Step S904) The terminal reception unit 25 determines whether screen information has been received. If the screen information has been received, the process goes to step S905, and if the screen information has not been received, the process returns to step S904. Note that the screen information usually includes one or more button information.

(Step S905) The terminal processing unit 23 configures a screen using the screen information received in step S904. Also, the terminal processing unit 23 accumulates the screen information received in step S904 in the terminal button information storage unit 211. FIG.

(Step S906) The terminal output unit 26 outputs the screen configured in step S905.

(Step S907) The terminal reception unit 25 determines whether or not the partial content has been received. If the partial content has been received, the process goes to step S908, and if the partial content has not been received, the process goes to step S915.

(Step S908) The terminal video content output unit 261 outputs the partial content received in step S907 to a predetermined area in the screen output in step S906.

(Step S909) Terminal feedback information receiving section 251 determines whether feedback information has been received. If the feedback information has been received, the process goes to step S910, and if the feedback information has not been received, the process goes to step S912.

(Step S910) The terminal processing unit 23 acquires button information from the received feedback information. Then, the terminal processing unit 23 configures the button to be output using the button information. Note that the constructed button is typically a button image.

(Step S911) The terminal button output unit 262 outputs the button configured in step S909.

(Step S912) The terminal reception unit 22 determines whether or not it has received a button instruction, which is an instruction to any one of the one or more buttons being output. If the button instruction is accepted, the process goes to step S913, and if the button instruction is not accepted, the process returns to step S907.

(Step S913) The terminal button pressing information configuration unit 231 acquires the button identifier of the button corresponding to the button instruction received in step S911, and configures button pressing information having the button identifier.

The terminal button pressing information configuration unit 231 acquires, for example, the button identifier of the button corresponding to the button instruction accepted in step S911, and acquires timing information (for example, field identifier , screen identifier, etc.), and configures button press information having the button identifier and the timing information. The terminal button pressing information configuration unit 231 may, for example, acquire a terminal identifier from the terminal storage unit 21 and configure button pressing information that also includes the terminal identifier.

(Step S914) The terminal button pressing information transmission unit 241 transmits the button pressing information configured in step S913 to the information processing apparatus 1. FIG. Return to step S907.

(Step S915) The terminal processing unit 23 determines whether or not reception of the received moving image content has ended. If the video content has been received, the process returns to step S901, and if the video content has not been received yet, the process returns to step S907. Note that the terminal processing unit 23 determines that the reception of the video content has ended, for example, when an end signal is included in the received partial content.

Note that in the flowchart of FIG. 9, the process ends when the power is turned off or when the process ends.

A specific operation of the information system A in this embodiment will be described below. A conceptual diagram of the information system A is shown in FIG.

It is now assumed that the moving image content management table shown in FIG. 10 is stored in the moving image content storage unit 111 . The video content management table is a table for managing video content to be distributed. The moving picture content management table has one or more records having "ID", "moving picture content identifier", "content name", and "moving picture content". "ID" is information for identifying a record. The “content name” is the title of the moving image output by the terminal device 2 during reproduction of the moving image content. "Video content" is the video content itself. Video content is typically stream data. The moving image content is, for example, data in MPEG format, but it goes without saying that the data structure and the like are not limited.

Also, the button information management table shown in FIG. 11 is stored in the button information storage unit 112 . The button information management table is a table for managing button information. The button information management table has one or more records having "ID", "video content identifier", "partial content identifier", and "button information". The “moving image content identifier” is information for identifying the moving image content corresponding to the button information of the button output by the terminal device 2 . The “moving image content identifier” and “partial content identifier” are information for identifying the moving image content corresponding to the button information of the button output by the terminal device 2 and the partial content. "Button information" includes "button identifier", "character string", "shape", "color", and the like. "ID" is information for identifying a record. "Character string" is the character string to be placed on the button, "Shape" is the shape of the button, and "Color" is the normal color of the button. If the value of the "partial content identifier" is NULL "-", it indicates that the button information is associated only with the "video content identifier".

In the record of "ID=1" in FIG. 11, the button information is associated only with the video content identifier. In other words, the same button is output during playback of the video content with the video content identifier “C1”. Also, in the record of "ID=2", the button information is associated with the moving image content identifier and the partial content identifier. In other words, the button output during playback of the video content with the video content identifier “C2” changes according to the portion of the video content. In the record of "ID=2", the partial content identifiers "P21" and "P22" may be, for example, field identifiers specifying one field or identifiers specifying multiple fields. Further, when the partial content identifiers "P21" and "P22" are field identifiers and are field identifiers of discontinuous fields, the button identifier " Two buttons identified by "B21" and "B22" are output by the terminal device 2, and the fields after the field identified by the field identifier "P22" are identified by button identifiers "B23", "B24" and "B25" during output. indicates that the three buttons on the terminal device 2 are output.

Further, the button pressing information storage unit 113 stores a button pressing information management table having the structure shown in FIG. The button pressing information management table is a table for managing button pressing information. The button pressing information management table has one or more records having "ID", "video content identifier", "partial content identifier", "timing information", "button identifier", "terminal identifier", and "date and time information". "ID" is information for identifying a record. The “moving image content identifier” is information that identifies the moving image content that was being output by the terminal device 2 when the button was pressed. The "partial content identifier" is information for identifying the partial content output by the terminal device 2 when the button is pressed. "Timing information" is information that specifies the point in video content that was being output when a button was pressed, and is assumed to be a screen identifier (here, the same meaning as a field identifier). "Button identifier" is the identifier of the button indicated by the viewer. "Terminal identifier" is the identifier of the terminal device 2 that transmitted the button pressing information. The “date and time information” is information specifying the date and time when the information processing apparatus 1 received the button pressing information, or information specifying the date and time when the button pressing information was transmitted from the terminal device 2 .

Then, in FIG. 12, while the viewer of the terminal device 2 identified by the terminal identifiers "T01", "T02", etc. is viewing the video content identified by the video content identifiers "C1", "C2", etc., the button is pressed. It is assumed that, based on the button pressing information transmitted from the terminal device 2, a large number of button pressing information is accumulated in the button pressing information management table. Since such accumulation processing has been described above, detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

Furthermore, it is assumed that the storage unit 11 stores a template of screen information shown in FIG. A template of screen information is information that is the basis of the screen information. The screen information is a screen for outputting moving image content, and is information constituting a screen on which one or more selectable buttons are displayed. In FIG. 13, 1301 is an area where moving image content is output. 1302 is an area where one or more buttons are output.

In such a situation, it is assumed that the viewer A designates the video content identified by the video content identifier “C1” and inputs an operation start request to the terminal device 2 . Then, the terminal reception unit 22 of the terminal device 2 receives the operation start request having the video content identifier "C1". Then, the terminal processing unit 23 reads the terminal identifier "T05" from the terminal storage unit 21, and issues an operation start instruction having the terminal identifier "T05" and the video content identifier "C1" included in the accepted operation start request. Configure. Next, the terminal transmission unit 24 transmits the configured operation start request to the information processing device 1 .

Next, the receiving unit 12 of the information processing device 1 receives an operation start request having the video content identifier “C1” and the terminal identifier “T05” from the terminal device 2 .

Next, the processing unit 13 acquires one or more pieces of button information paired with the video content identifier “C1” included in the received operation start request from the button information management table (FIG. 11). The one or more pieces of button information are six pieces of button information identified by button identifiers "B11", "B12", "B13", "B14", "B15", and "B16". Next, the processing unit 13 configures six button images, which are images of buttons, using the six pieces of button information. Next, the processing unit 13 pastes the six button images onto the template 1302 of the image information in FIG. 13 to form screen information to be transmitted. Next, the button information transmission unit 142 transmits the configured screen information to the terminal device 2 identified by the terminal identifier "T05".

Next, the terminal receiver 25 of the terminal device 2 receives the screen information. Next, the terminal processing unit 23 configures a screen using the received screen information. Also, the terminal processing unit 23 accumulates the received screen information in the terminal button information storage unit 211 . Next, the terminal output unit 26 outputs the constructed screen. An example of such a screen is shown in FIG. In FIG. 14, six buttons (1401) appear in the area 1302 in FIG.

Next, the processing unit 13 acquires from the video content storage unit 111 the first partial content of the video content identified by the video content identifier included in the received operation start request and the content name “online company briefing”. . Then, the video distribution unit 141 transmits the acquired partial content to the terminal device 2 .

Next, the terminal receiving section 25 of the terminal device 2 receives the first partial content. Then, the terminal video content output unit 261 outputs the received partial content to a predetermined area 1301 in the screen. An example of such an output is shown in FIG. In FIG. 15, a video content 1501 is output together with the content name "online company briefing" (1502).

By repeating the above process, the partial content with the moving image content identifier "C1" is sequentially transmitted from the information processing device 1 to the terminal device 2, and the terminal device 2 sequentially receives and outputs the partial content.

The following three specific examples of subsequent processing will be described. The difference between the three specific examples is that the display mode of the button on the terminal device 2 is different due to the different feedback information.

In a specific example 1, one button pressing information corresponds to one feedback information, and at the timing when one or more viewers instructed buttons are generally instructed, the buttons are emphasized in other viewers' terminal devices 2. when it is displayed. Then, in Specific Example 1, the buttons designated by one or more viewers are highlighted.

A specific example 2 is a case where the highlighted display of the button on the terminal device 2 changes over time. That is, for example, the feedback information includes two or more button images that change with time, and the two or more button images are sequentially output in the terminal device 2 .

A specific example 3 is a case where two or more viewers' emotions are superimposed and the display of the button changes over time. That is, for example, the feedback information includes two or more button images that change over time and are configured based on instructions to buttons from a plurality of viewers, and the two or more button images are sequentially displayed on the terminal device 2. , is output.

(Specific example 1)
After the processing described above, when the information processing device 1 transmits the field identified by the video content identifier “C1” and the timing information “0128” to the terminal device 2, the processing unit 13 performs, for example, the 128th feedback information (here, button identifier “B11”) corresponding to the partial content (here, field) of is acquired from the button pressing information management table of FIG. Here, it is assumed that the feedback information is part of the button press information and has a "button identifier". Also, here, the processing unit 13 acquires the button identifier “B11” paired with the timing information “0128”.

Next, the feedback information transmitting unit 143 transmits the obtained feedback information “B11” to the terminal device 2. FIG.

Next, the terminal feedback information receiving section 251 of the terminal device 2 receives the feedback information "B11". Then, the terminal processing unit 23 configures button information to be highlighted from the received feedback information "B11". That is, the terminal processing unit 23 constitutes 1601 in FIG. Then, the terminal button output unit 262 outputs the configured button 1601 to the area where the button identifier "B11" is arranged. As a result, the color of the "Hey!" button 1503 on the screen in FIG. 15 changes from gray to red. That is, the "Hey!" button 1503 on the screen of FIG.

In Specific Example 1, the button image in which the terminal device 2 is highlighted is configured based on the feedback information “B11” that is part of the button pressing information. may be performed, feedback information including the button image may be transmitted to the terminal device 2, and the terminal device 2 may receive and output the button image.

In addition, it is preferable that the terminal device 2 continuously outputs the changed button image for a predetermined period of time (for example, 3 seconds, 60 frames, etc.).

As described above, in the specific example 1, when a viewer has an emotion (e.g., sympathy for the video content) with respect to the video content, the fact that the emotion has occurred can be expressed on the screen of the terminal device 2 of the other viewer. . This makes it possible to prompt other viewers to give instructions to the buttons.

(Specific example 2)
As in Specific Example 1, after the processing described above, when the information processing device 1 transmits the field identified by the video content identifier “C1” and the timing information “0128” to the terminal device 2, the processing unit 13, for example, acquires the button identifier "B11" paired with the timing information "0128".

Next, the configuration unit 132 acquires from the table of FIG. The button image 1701 in the normal state in FIG. 17 is constructed using the attribute values of the button. Next, the configuration unit 132 acquires from the storage unit 11 the color information (Co1) of the color in which the button image 1701 in the normal state is most emphasized. Then, the configuration unit 132 configures the most emphasized button image using the acquired attribute values such as the color information (Co1), the character string “heh!”, and the shape of the rectangle. Such a button image is 1702 in FIG. Next, the configuration unit 132 acquires from the storage unit 11 the color information (Co2) of the color in which the degree of emphasis is slightly reduced from the button image 1702 . Then, the configuration unit 132 configures the button image using the acquired attribute values such as the color information (Co2), the character string “Hey!”, and the shape of the rectangle. Such a button is 1703 in FIG. Next, from the button image 1703, the color information (Co3) of a color with a slightly less emphasized degree is obtained from the storage unit 11. FIG. Then, the configuration unit 132 configures the button image using the acquired attribute values such as the color information (Co3), the character string “Heh!”, and the shape of the rectangle. Such a button is 1704 in FIG. Furthermore, the configuration unit 132 acquires the button image 1705 at normal time. Then, configuration unit 132 configures the feedback information such that button images 1702, 1703, 1704, and 1705 are output in order. The feedback information includes, for example, button images 1702, 1703, 1704, and 1705, time information (for example, 5 seconds) for displaying each image, and button identifier "B11".

Next, the feedback information transmitting section 143 transmits the acquired feedback information to the terminal device 2. FIG.

Next, the terminal feedback information receiving section 251 of the terminal device 2 receives feedback information including the button images 1702 , 1703 , 1704 and 1705 . Then, the terminal processing unit 23 identifies the position of the highlighted button from the button identifier "B11" included in the received feedback information.

Next, the terminal button output unit 262 outputs the button images 1702, 1703, 1704, and 1705 at the positions of these buttons by switching them at intervals of time indicated by the received time information (for example, 5 seconds). Finally, a gray button of the button image 1705 is displayed.

In Specific Example 2, the information processing apparatus 1 configures the feedback information including the button image based on the button pressing information. However, when the feedback information includes the button identifier "B11" and does not include the button image, the terminal device 2 generates button images 1702, 1703, 1704, and 1705 based on the button identifier "B11" and outputs them sequentially. You can

Also, in Example 2, the received time information was used to determine the time during which each of the button images 1702, 1703, 1704, and 1705 is being output. However, even if the time information is not received, the terminal device 2 may output each of the button images 1702, 1703, 1704, and 1705 for a predetermined time. In other words, the terminal button output unit 262 may sequentially output the button images 1702, 1703, 1704, and 1705 that change step by step, regardless of the output time, output method, and the like. A gradual change is, for example, a change in which the degree of emphasis is weakened.

As described above, in the specific example 2, when a viewer has an emotion (for example, sympathy for the video content) with respect to the video content, the generation of the emotion and the change of the emotion are displayed on the screen of the terminal device 2 of the other viewer. can be expressed as As a result, other viewers can be appropriately urged to give instructions to the buttons.

(Specific example 3)
As in Specific Example 1, after the processing described above, when the information processing device 1 transmits the field identified by the video content identifier “C1” and the timing information “128” to the terminal device 2, the processing unit 13, for example, acquires the button identifier "B11" paired with the timing information "128". Acquisition of such information corresponds to "ID=100" in the table of FIG.

Then, using the record of "ID=100", the configuration unit 132 obtains the maximum score "3" corresponding to one button pressing information at the timing specified by the timing information "128". Also, the configuration unit 132 obtains the score "2" at the timing specified by "129", which is the timing information at the next time point. Also, the configuration unit 132 obtains the score "1" at the timing specified by "130", which is the timing information at the next time point. Furthermore, the configuration unit 132 obtains a score of "0" at the timing specified by "131", which is the timing information at the next time point. It is assumed that the storage unit 11 stores the score "3" given to the timing at which the button pressing information exists, and the information indicating that the score decreases by 1 each time the timing advances by one.

Further, when the information processing device 1 transmits the field identified by the video content identifier “C1” and the timing information “129” to the terminal device 2, the processing unit 13, for example, pairs the timing information “129” with Assume that a button identifier "B11" with Acquisition of such information corresponds to "ID=101" in the table of FIG.

Then, using the record of "ID=101", the configuration unit 132 obtains the maximum score "3" corresponding to one button pressing information at the timing specified by the timing information "129". Also, the configuration unit 132 obtains a score of "2" at the timing specified by "130", which is the timing information at the next point in time. Also, the configuration unit 132 obtains a score of "1" at the timing specified by "131", which is the timing information at the next point in time. Furthermore, the configuration unit 132 obtains a score of "0" at the timing specified by "132", which is the timing information at the next time point.

Next, the configuration unit 132 sums up the scores based on the two codes of "ID=100" and "ID=101", the score "3" at the timing specified by the timing information "128", and the timing information "129". The score is "5" at the timing specified by , the score is "3" at the timing specified by the timing information "130", the score is "1" at the timing specified by the timing information "131", and the timing information is "132" Get a score of "0" at the timing.

Next, the configuration unit 132 acquires color information (CoA) corresponding to the score “3” from the storage unit 11 . Then, the configuration unit 132 configures the button image using the acquired attribute values such as the color information (CoA), the character string “Heh!”, and the shape of the rectangle. Such a button image is the button image connected with the timing information "128" in FIG. 18 by a dashed line. Also, the color information (CoB) corresponding to the score “5” is acquired from the storage unit 11 . Then, the configuration unit 132 configures the button image using the acquired attribute values such as the color information (CoB), the character string “Hey!”, and the shape of the rectangle. Such a button image is the button image connected with the timing information "129" in FIG. 18 by a dashed line. Also, the color information (CoA) corresponding to the score “3” is obtained from the storage unit 11 . Then, the configuration unit 132 configures the button image using the acquired attribute values such as the color information (CoA), the character string “Heh!”, and the shape of the rectangle. Such a button image is the button image connected with the timing information "130" in FIG. 18 by a dashed line. Also, the configuration unit 132 acquires the color information (CoC) corresponding to the score “1” from the storage unit 11 . Then, the configuration unit 132 configures the button image using the acquired attribute values such as the color information (CoC), the character string “Heh!”, and the shape of the rectangle. Such a button image is a button image connected with the timing information "131" in FIG. 18 by a dashed line. Further, the configuration unit 132 acquires color information (gray) corresponding to the score “0” from the storage unit 11 . Then, the configuration unit 132 configures the button image using the acquired attribute values such as the color information (gray), the character string “Hey!”, and the shape of the rectangle. Such a button image is the button image connected with the timing information "132" in FIG. 18 by a dashed line.

Next, the configuration unit 132 configures the feedback information such that the five button images in the right column of FIG. 18 are output in order. The feedback information has, for example, five button images and a button identifier "B11".

Next, the feedback information transmitting section 143 transmits the acquired feedback information to the terminal device 2. FIG.

Next, the terminal feedback information receiving section 251 of the terminal device 2 receives feedback information including five button images. Then, the terminal processing unit 23 identifies the position of the highlighted button from the button identifier "B11" included in the received feedback information.

Next, the terminal button output unit 262 sequentially outputs five button images to the positions of the buttons while switching between them. Finally, a gray button image is displayed.

In specific example 3, feedback information including five button images is configured by information processing apparatus 1 based on button depression information. However, if the feedback information includes the score for each timing and the button identifier “B11” but does not include the button image, the terminal device 2 selects five button images based on the score for each timing and the button identifier “B11”. You may generate|occur|produce and output one by one.

Also, as in Specific Example 2, the terminal button output unit 262 may sequentially output a plurality of button images that change step by step, and the output time, output method, and the like are not limited. A gradual change is, for example, a change in which the degree of emphasis is weakened.

As described above, in the specific example 3, when a plurality of viewers have feelings toward video content (e.g., sympathy for video content), the state of each emotion is superimposed, and the result is displayed on the terminal device of another viewer. 2 on the screen. This makes it possible to convey to other viewers that a lot of emotions are occurring at the same time, and prompts them to give instructions to the buttons.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to easily grasp the emotions of the viewer by prompting the viewer to instruct the buttons.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by highlighting the button indicated by the viewer, it is possible to encourage other viewers to indicate the button.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by displaying buttons corresponding to the number of instructed viewers, it is possible to encourage other viewers to give instructions to the buttons.

In addition, according to the present embodiment, by displaying a button corresponding to a temporal change in the emotion of the designated viewer, it is possible to encourage other viewers to give instructions to the button.

Further, according to the present embodiment, by displaying a button on which the emotions of a plurality of viewers are superimposed, it is possible to encourage other viewers to give instructions to the button.

In addition, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to easily synchronize moving image content and feedback information.

Further, according to the present embodiment, even when the same video content is viewed asynchronously on two or more terminal devices, it is possible to easily synchronize the video content and the feedback information.

In addition, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to intuitively grasp the number of viewers who have instructed the buttons, so that it is possible to further encourage the viewers to instruct the buttons.

In addition, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to intuitively grasp temporal changes in the viewer's emotions, thereby further promoting the viewer's button instructions.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the emotions of a plurality of viewers can be intuitively grasped, and the button instructions of the viewers can be further promoted.

Note that, in the present embodiment, as described above, the information processing apparatus 1 does not need to distribute moving image content, or transmit button information or screen information. FIG. 19 is a block diagram of the information processing apparatus 1 in such a case. The information processing device 1 includes a storage section 11 , a reception section 12 , a processing section 13 and a transmission section 14 . The storage unit 11 also includes a button press information storage unit 113 and a terminal identifier storage unit 114 . The receiving unit 12 includes a button pressing information receiving unit 121 . The processing unit 13 includes a button pressing information storage unit 131 and a configuration unit 132 . The transmitter 14 includes a feedback information transmitter 143 .

The information processing device 1 is an information processing device capable of communicating with two or more terminal devices that output moving image content and one or more buttons for specifying the viewer's emotion with respect to the moving image content. A button for receiving button press information including a button identifier for identifying a button designated by a viewer while viewing video content from the terminal device to which the above buttons and the video content are output, from the terminal device. A button identified by a button identifier included in the button depression information is designated by using the depression information reception unit and the button depression information received by the button depression information reception unit. and the one or more other terminal devices, which are terminal devices other than the terminal device that transmitted at least the button pressing information, to the one or more other terminal devices. The device comprises a feedback information transmission unit that transmits the feedback information to one or more other terminal devices to which the button and the video content are output.

Furthermore, the processing in this embodiment may be realized by software. Then, this software may be distributed by software download or the like. Also, this software may be recorded on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM and distributed. Note that this also applies to other embodiments in this specification. The software that implements the information processing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment is the following program. In other words, this program causes a computer to display a button depression including a button identifier that identifies a button designated by a viewer while viewing video content, to a terminal device to which one or more buttons and video content are output. A button pressing information receiving unit for receiving information from a terminal device, and a button identified by a button identifier included in the button pressing information is designated by using the button pressing information received by the button pressing information receiving unit. a configuration unit that configures feedback information that is information for notifying the viewer that the button identified by is indicated;
The feedback is provided to at least one other terminal device, which is a terminal device other than the terminal device that transmitted the button pressing information, to one or more other terminal devices that output the one or more buttons and the video content. This is a program for functioning as a feedback information transmission unit that transmits information.

Further, the software that realizes the terminal device 2 in this embodiment is the following program. In other words, this program provides a computer capable of accessing a terminal button information storage unit that stores one or more pieces of button information relating to buttons that identify the viewer's emotions, and a terminal feedback information receiving unit that receives feedback information from the information processing device. and outputting one or more normal buttons using one or more button information in the button information storage unit, and using the feedback information received by the feedback information receiving unit, the normal button A terminal button output unit for outputting visually different buttons, a terminal video content output unit for outputting received video content or stored video content, and an instruction for a button output by the button output unit. a terminal instruction reception unit; a terminal button press information configuration unit that configures button press information having a button identifier that identifies a button corresponding to the instruction; and terminal button press information that transmits the button press information configured by the button press information configuration unit. It is a program for functioning as a transmitter.

(Embodiment 2)
This embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that it is based on the premise that two or more viewers are simultaneously viewing the same video content. That is, in the present embodiment, when one viewer inputs a button instruction to the terminal device 2, the input is reflected in the terminal devices 2 of other viewers.

The conceptual diagram of the information system B in this embodiment is the same as FIG. 1 except for the reference numerals. The information system B includes an information processing device 3 and two or more terminal devices 2 . Also, the information processing device 3 and two or more terminal devices 2 can communicate via a network such as the Internet or a dedicated line. Further, the information processing device 3 is a so-called server device here. The information processing device 1 is, for example, a cloud server or an ASP server, but its type and installation location do not matter.

FIG. 20 is a block diagram of the information processing device 3 that constitutes the information system B in this embodiment. The information processing device 3 includes a storage unit 11 , a reception unit 12 , a processing unit 33 and a transmission unit 34 .

The processing unit 33 includes a button pressing information storage unit 131 and a configuration unit 332 . The transmission unit 34 includes a video distribution unit 141 , a button information transmission unit 142 and a feedback information transmission unit 343 .

The processing unit 33 forming the information processing device 3 performs various types of processing. The various processes are, for example, processes performed by the button pressing information storage unit 131, the configuration unit 332, and the like. The various types of processing are, for example, acquiring moving image content corresponding to the received operation start request from the moving image content storage unit 111 and preparing for distribution of the moving image content. Further, the various types of processing are, for example, processing of accumulating the terminal identifier included in the received operation start request in the terminal identifier storage unit 114 .

For example, the processing unit 33 configures screen information for configuring a screen output by the terminal device 2 . More specifically, the processing unit 33 acquires, from the button information storage unit 112, one or more pieces of button information paired with the video content identifier included in the received operation start request, for example. Then, the processing unit 33 uses the obtained one or more button information to construct a screen on which one or more buttons corresponding to the one or more button information are displayed and video content is output. Configure screen information for In other words, the structure of the screen information, implementation means, etc. are not limited. Further, since the process of forming the screen information by the processing unit 33 is a well-known technology, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The configuration unit 332 configures feedback information using the button pressing information received by the button pressing information receiving unit 121 . The configuration unit 332 configures the feedback information, for example, in response to the button pressing information receiving unit 121 receiving the button pressing information.

The configuration unit 332 may perform the same processing as the configuration unit 132 described above, except for the difference in the timing of configuring the feedback information.

Using the button pressing information received by the button pressing information receiving unit 121, the configuration unit 332 synchronizes with the video content output at the timing when the button identified by the button identifier included in the button pressing information is indicated, Feedback information, which is information for notifying the viewer that the button identified by the button identifier has been designated, is configured.

For example, the configuration unit 332 configures feedback information that differs depending on the number of pieces of button press information corresponding to one button received by the button press information reception unit 121 during a period that satisfies a predetermined condition. The configuration unit 332 configures the feedback information such that, for example, the greater the number of relevant button depression information, the higher the degree of emphasis of the button image. For example, the configuration unit 332 configures feedback information having an attribute value of a darker, conspicuous color as the number of pieces of button pressing information increases. Further, for example, the configuration unit 332 configures feedback information having a larger luminance attribute value as the number of pieces of button pressing information increases. In addition, for example, the configuration unit 332 configures feedback information having an attribute value of a larger size as the number of pieces of button pressing information increases.

The configuration unit 332 is, for example, two or more pieces of feedback information indicating changes in the emotions of the viewer who pressed the button after the button was pressed, and the button identified by the button identifier in one or more other terminal devices. Two or more pieces of feedback information are configured for the display to gradually return from one highlighted display to the normal display.

The configuration unit 332 is, for example, two or more pieces of feedback information indicating changes in emotions obtained by superimposing the emotions of viewers of two or more other terminal devices 2, and is identified by a button identifier in one or more other terminal devices. 2 or more pieces of feedback information for gradually returning the display of the button displayed from one highlighted display to the normal display.

The transmission unit 34 transmits various kinds of information. Various types of information are, for example, video content, button information, and feedback information. Note that the information processing device 3 does not have to transmit the moving image content and the button information. That is, a device different from the information processing device 3 may transmit the moving image content and the button information. Alternatively, the button information may be stored in advance in the terminal device 2 without being transmitted. In such a case, the moving image distribution unit 141 and the button information transmission unit 142 are unnecessary.

The feedback information transmission unit 343 outputs one or more buttons and video content to one or more other terminal devices, which are terminal devices 2 other than the terminal device that transmitted the button pressing information. to send feedback information.

The feedback information transmission section 343 sequentially transmits two or more pieces of feedback information configured by the configuration section 332 to one or more other terminal devices.

The processing unit 33 and the configuration unit 332 can usually be implemented by an MPU, memory, or the like. The processing procedure of the processing unit 33 and the like is normally realized by software, and the software is recorded in a recording medium such as a ROM. However, it may be realized by hardware (dedicated circuit).

The transmitter 34 and the feedback information transmitter 343 are usually implemented by wireless or wired communication means, but may be implemented by broadcasting means.

Next, an operation example of the information processing device 3 that constitutes the information system B will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

(Step S2101) The processing unit 33 determines whether or not to start the operation. If the operation is to be started, the process goes to step S2102, and if the operation is not to be started, the process returns to step S2101.

(Step S<b>2102 ) The processing unit 33 acquires from the button information storage unit 112 one or more pieces of button information paired with the moving image content identifier of the moving image content output from the terminal device 2 .

(Step S2103) The processing unit 13 uses the one or more pieces of button information acquired in step S2102 to configure screen information for configuring a screen on which video content is output. Note that the screen information usually includes one or more button information.

(Step S2104) The button information transmission unit 142 transmits the screen information configured in step S2103 to two or more terminal devices 2 that view the content simultaneously.

(Step S2105) The processing unit 33 substitutes 1 for the counter i.

(Step S2106) The processing unit 33 determines whether there is an i-th partial content that is a partial content of the video content identified by the video content identifier and that should be distributed to each of the two or more terminal devices 2. determine whether If the i-th partial content exists, the process goes to step S2107, and if the i-th partial content does not exist, the process returns to step S2101. Note that the partial content is, for example, one field and audio information corresponding to the field. Further, the partial content is, for example, a plurality of consecutive fields of a predetermined period and audio information corresponding to the plurality of fields. Note that the amount of partial content does not matter.

(Step S<b>2107 ) The processing unit 33 acquires the i-th partial content from the video content storage unit 111 .

(Step S2108) The moving image distribution unit 141 transmits the i-th partial content acquired in step S2107 to each of two or more terminal devices 2. FIG. The terminal identifiers of each of the two or more terminal devices 2 may be stored in the terminal identifier storage section 114 . Then, the moving image distribution unit 141 may use the two or more terminal identifiers in the terminal identifier storage unit 114 to transmit the i-th partial content to the two or more terminal devices 2 .

(Step S<b>2109 ) The processing unit 13 determines whether or not button pressing information has been received from one or more terminal devices 2 . If button pressing information has been received, the process proceeds to step S2110, and if button pressing information has not been received, the process returns to step S2106.

(Step S<b>2110 ) The configuration unit 332 configures feedback information using button press information received from one or more terminal devices 2 . It should be noted that the processing of configuring the feedback information can be realized by the same processing as in the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG.

(Step S2111) The processing unit 33 increments the counter i by 1. Return to step S2106.

In the flowchart of FIG. 21, the screen information acquisition and transmission processing may be performed by another device instead of the information processing device 3, and the screen information may be stored in the terminal device 2 in advance. Also good.

In addition, in the flowchart of FIG. 21 , the moving image content distribution process may be performed by another device, or the moving image content may be stored in the terminal device 2 in advance.

FIG. 22 is a block diagram of the information processing device 3 in such a case. In such a case, the information processing device 3 includes a storage unit 11 , a reception unit 12 , a processing unit 33 and a transmission unit 34 . Storage unit 11 includes button press information storage unit 113 and terminal identifier storage unit 114 . The receiving unit 12 also includes a button press information receiving unit 121 . The processing unit 33 also includes a button pressing information storage unit 131 and a configuration unit 332 . Furthermore, the transmitter 34 includes a feedback information transmitter 343 .

Further, in the flowchart of FIG. 21, the process is terminated by power off or an interruption of process termination.

Description of specific operations of the information system B in this embodiment is omitted. As described above, the information processing device 3 differs from the information processing device 1 only in the timing of constructing and transmitting the feedback information.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, even when the same video content is viewed at the same timing on two or more terminal devices 2, there is little delay with respect to the video content being output on the terminal device 2, and feedback information is provided. It can be transmitted to another terminal device 2 .

Furthermore, the processing in this embodiment may be realized by software. Then, this software may be distributed by software download or the like. Also, this software may be recorded on a recording medium such as a CD-ROM and distributed. Note that this also applies to other embodiments in this specification. The software that implements the information processing apparatus 3 in this embodiment is the following program. In other words, this program causes a computer to display a button depression including a button identifier that identifies a button designated by a viewer while viewing video content, to a terminal device to which one or more buttons and video content are output. A button pressing information receiving unit for receiving information from a terminal device, and the button pressing information received by the button pressing information receiving unit is used to press a button identified by a button identifier included in the button pressing information. and one or more other terminal devices other than the terminal device that transmitted at least the button pressing information. A program for causing a terminal device to function as a feedback information transmission unit that transmits the feedback information to one or more other terminal devices to which the one or more buttons and the video content are output.

Further, in the above program, in response to the button pressing information receiving unit receiving the button pressing information, the configuration unit detects that a button identified by a button identifier included in the button pressing information has been pressed. Preferably, it is a program that makes a computer function as one that constitutes feedback information, which is information for informing viewers of the program.

Also, FIG. 23 shows the appearance of a computer that executes the programs described in this specification and implements the information processing apparatus 1, the terminal device 2, and the information processing apparatus 3 of the various embodiments described above. The embodiments described above may be implemented in computer hardware and computer programs running thereon. FIG. 23 is an overview diagram of this computer system 300, and FIG. 24 is a block diagram of the system 300. As shown in FIG. 23 and 24 are diagrams showing the appearance and the like of a computer that implements the engagement system. It should be noted that the terminal device 2 normally has a microphone (not shown).

In FIG. 23, computer system 300 includes computer 301 including a CD-ROM drive, keyboard 302 , mouse 303 and monitor 304 .

24, a computer 301 includes a CD-ROM drive 3012, an MPU 3013, a bus 3014 connected to the CD-ROM drive 3012, a ROM 3015 for storing programs such as a boot-up program, It includes a RAM 3016 connected and for temporarily storing application program instructions and providing temporary storage space, and a hard disk 3017 for storing application programs, system programs and data. Although not shown here, computer 301 may also include a network card that provides connection to a LAN.

A program that causes the computer system 300 to execute the functions of the information processing apparatus 1 of the embodiment described above may be stored in the CD-ROM 3101, inserted into the CD-ROM drive 3012, and further transferred to the hard disk 3017. . Alternatively, the program may be transmitted to computer 301 via a network (not shown) and stored in hard disk 3017 . Programs are loaded into RAM 3016 during execution. The program may be loaded directly from CD-ROM 3101 or network.

The program does not necessarily include an operating system (OS) or a third-party program that causes the computer 301 to execute the functions of the information processing apparatus 1 of the embodiment described above. A program need only contain those parts of instructions that call the appropriate functions (modules) in a controlled manner to produce the desired result. How the computer system 300 operates is well known and will not be described in detail.

In the above program, the step of transmitting information, the step of receiving information, etc. are performed by hardware. processing) are not included.

Also, the number of computers that execute the above programs may be singular or plural. That is, centralized processing may be performed, or distributed processing may be performed.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, it goes without saying that two or more communication means existing in one device may be physically realized by one medium.

Further, in each of the above embodiments, each process may be implemented by centralized processing by a single device, or may be implemented by distributed processing by a plurality of devices.

It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and that various modifications are possible and are also included within the scope of the present invention.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY As described above, the information processing apparatus according to the present invention has the effect of facilitating understanding of the viewer's emotions by facilitating the viewer's button designation, and is useful as a server apparatus or the like.

Reference Signs List 1, 3 information processing device 2 terminal device 11 storage unit 12 reception unit 13, 33 processing unit 14, 34 transmission unit 21 terminal storage unit 22 terminal reception unit 23 terminal processing unit 24 terminal transmission unit 25 terminal reception unit 26 terminal output unit 111 Video content storage unit 112 Button information storage unit 113 Button press information storage unit 114 Terminal identifier storage unit 121 Button press information reception unit 131 Button press information storage unit 132, 332 Configuration unit 141 Video distribution unit 142 Button information transmission unit 143, 343 Feedback Information transmitting unit 211 Terminal button information storage unit 231 Terminal button pressing information forming unit 241 Terminal button pressing information transmitting unit 251 Terminal feedback information receiving unit 261 Terminal video content output unit 262 Terminal button output unit

Claims (7)

An information processing device capable of communicating with two or more terminal devices outputting moving image content and one or more buttons for specifying the viewer's emotion with respect to the moving image content,
button pressing information including a button identifier for identifying a button designated by a viewer while viewing the video content is received from the terminal device to which the one or more buttons and the video content are output, from the terminal device; a button press information receiving unit for
Using the button pressing information received by the button pressing information receiving unit, the button identifier is synchronized with the video content output at the timing when the button identified by the button identifier included in the button pressing information is designated. a configuration unit that configures feedback information that is information for notifying a viewer that an identified button has been indicated;
to at least one other terminal device which is a terminal device other than the terminal device that transmitted the button pressing information, and to which the one or more buttons and the video content are output; a feedback information transmission unit that transmits feedback information;
The information processing apparatus, wherein the feedback information is information for outputting a button corresponding to the feedback information that is visually different from a normal button in the one or more other terminal devices. The configuration unit
2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein different feedback information is configured according to the number of button depression information corresponding to one button received by said button depression information receiving unit during a period in which a predetermined condition is satisfied. The button press information receiving unit
receiving two or more pieces of button press information corresponding to one button at different timings from two or more other terminal devices;
The configuration unit
two or more pieces of feedback information indicating changes in emotions obtained by superimposing the emotions of the viewers of the two or more other terminal devices, wherein the buttons identified by the button identifiers are displayed on the one or more other terminal devices. 3. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, comprising two or more pieces of feedback information for gradually returning from one highlighted display to normal display. The video content is simultaneously output from each of the two or more terminal devices,
The configuration unit
Feedback that is information for informing other viewers that a button identified by a button identifier included in the button pressing information has been indicated in response to the button pressing information receiving unit receiving the button pressing information. 4. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which constitutes information. In the terminal device, one or more different buttons are output during output of one video content,
The button press information receiving unit
The button depression information including the button identifier that could not be received during the reproduction of the partial content that constitutes the one moving image content cannot be received during the reproduction of another partial content that is different from the one partial content. 5. The information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, capable of receiving button depression information including a button identifier. An information processing method realized by a button pressing information receiving unit, a configuration unit, and a feedback information transmitting unit,
button pressing information including a button identifier for identifying a button designated by a viewer while viewing said video content, said button pressing information receiving unit providing said terminal device to which one or more buttons and said video content are output; a button press information receiving step for receiving from the terminal device;
The configuration unit uses the button pressing information received in the button pressing information receiving step to synchronize the video content output at the timing when the button identified by the button identifier included in the button pressing information is indicated. a constructing step of constructing feedback information, which is information for notifying a viewer that the button identified by the button identifier has been designated, and
The feedback information transmission unit is at least one other terminal device other than the terminal device that transmitted the button pressing information, and the one or more buttons and the video content are output. a feedback information transmission step of transmitting the feedback information to another terminal device of
The information processing method, wherein the feedback information is information for outputting a button corresponding to the feedback information that is visually different from a normal button on the one or more other terminal devices. the computer,
Button pressing for receiving button press information including a button identifier for identifying a button designated by a viewer while viewing video content from a terminal device to which one or more buttons and video content are output, from the terminal device. an information receiving unit;
Using the button pressing information received by the button pressing information receiving unit, the button identifier is synchronized with the video content output at the timing when the button identified by the button identifier included in the button pressing information is designated. a configuration unit that configures feedback information that is information for notifying a viewer that an identified button has been indicated;
to at least one other terminal device which is a terminal device other than the terminal device that transmitted the button pressing information, and to which the one or more buttons and the video content are output; A program for functioning as a feedback information transmission unit that transmits feedback information,
To cause the computer to function as that the feedback information is information for outputting a button corresponding to the feedback information that is visually different from a normal button on the one or more other terminal devices. program.

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