JP7374243B2 - System, method, and program for distributing videos - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a system, method, and program for distributing moving images.

Conventionally, various services have been provided for distributing videos provided by a distributor to a plurality of viewers (for example, see Patent Document 1 below). Furthermore, in these services, evaluations such as rankings of distributors are performed for the purpose of promoting video distribution. Such evaluation is typically performed based on the distribution behavior of the distributor, such as the number of distribution days and distribution time. Such evaluation may also be based on viewing behavior by the viewer, such as the number of comments/items entered by the viewer.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-022219

However, in conventional video distribution services, for example, the ratings of a streamer with a small number of devoted fans can only be increased by the extremely active viewing behavior of these fans (e.g., inputting a large number of items). There was a case. As a result, if the distributor focuses on having a small number of enthusiastic fans, the increase in the number of viewers for the service as a whole will be suppressed, and the activation of the service will be inhibited.

One of the purposes of the embodiments of the present invention is to support appropriate evaluation of video distributors. Other objects of embodiments of the present invention will become apparent upon reference to the entire specification.

A system according to an embodiment of the present invention is a system for distributing video, comprising one or more computer processors, wherein the one or more computer processors, in response to execution of readable instructions, A process of distributing videos provided by each of a plurality of distributors to a plurality of viewers, and predetermined conditions regarding viewing behavior of videos provided by each of the plurality of distributors for each of the plurality of distributors. and a predetermined process for evaluating each of the plurality of distributors based on at least the number of viewers who satisfy the predetermined condition for each of the plurality of distributors. The process of executing , and the process of executing .

A method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a method for distributing a video that is executed by one or more computers, and the method is a method for distributing a video provided by each of a plurality of distributors to a plurality of viewers. a step of determining, for each of the plurality of distributors, a viewer who satisfies a predetermined condition regarding viewing behavior of videos provided by each of the plurality of distributors; and executing a predetermined process for evaluating each of the plurality of distributors based on at least the number of viewers who satisfy the predetermined condition.

A program according to an embodiment of the present invention is a program for distributing moving images, and each of a plurality of distributors sends a video to the one or more computers according to execution on one or more computers. A process of distributing a provided video to a plurality of viewers, and determining, for each of the plurality of distributors, a viewer who satisfies a predetermined condition regarding viewing behavior of the video provided by each of the plurality of distributors. and a process of executing a predetermined process for evaluating each of the plurality of distributors based on at least the number of viewers who satisfy the predetermined condition for each of the plurality of distributors. Let it run.

Various embodiments of the present invention support appropriate evaluation of video distributors.

1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a network including a video distribution server 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing the functions of a video distribution server 10. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating information managed in a user information table 411. FIG. Diagram for explaining ranks. 4 is a diagram illustrating information managed in a distribution management table 412. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating information managed in a condition fulfillment status management table 413. FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a top screen 60; FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a distribution screen 70. FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a viewing screen 80; FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an item selection screen 100. FIG. 3 is a flow diagram illustrating a process executed by the server 10 when updating a rank. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a rule for updating a rank meter value. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the correspondence between rank update contents and required rank meter values. FIG. 3 is a flow diagram illustrating a process executed by the server 10 when giving diamonds. The figure which illustrates the distribution screen 70 during the period of an event. The figure which illustrates the correspondence of the number and level of a support team, and the coefficient for event point calculation. A diagram illustrating a support team details screen 200. The figure which illustrates the viewing screen 80 during the period of an event. A diagram illustrating a support team details screen 200A.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram schematically showing the configuration of a network including a video distribution server 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, the video distribution server 10 is communicably connected to a user terminal 30 via a communication network 20 such as the Internet. Although only one user terminal 30 is illustrated in FIG. 1, the server 10 is communicably connected to a plurality of user terminals 30. The video distribution server 10 provides a video distribution service for distributing and viewing videos to the user via the user terminal 30. In this embodiment, the user who operates the user terminal 30 can distribute videos as a distributor, and can also view videos provided by other users as a viewer. The video distribution server 10 is an example of a device that implements part or all of the system of the present invention.

The video distribution server 10 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in FIG. ) 15, and these components are electrically connected via a bus (not shown) or the like.

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, the video distribution server 10 may be configured using a plurality of computers, each of which has the hardware configuration described above. For example, the video distribution server 10 may be configured by one or more server devices.

The video distribution server 10 configured in this way can be configured to have the functions of a web server and an application server, and in this case, the video distribution server 10 configured as described above can be configured to have the functions of a web server and an application server. In response to a request from a video distribution service application), various processes are executed, and screen data (for example, HTML data), control data, etc. according to the results of the processes are transmitted to the user terminal 30. A web page or other screen based on the received data may be displayed on the user terminal 30.

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

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

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

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

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

In this embodiment, the user terminal 30 may be configured as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, a wearable device, or the like.

A user who operates the user terminal 30 configured in this manner can communicate with the video distribution server 10 via a web browser or other application installed in the storage 35 or the like. You can use the video distribution service provided.

Next, the functions possessed by the video distribution server 10 of this embodiment will be explained. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the functions that the video distribution server 10 has. As shown in the figure, the server 10 includes an information storage management section 41 that stores and manages various information, a basic function control section 43 that controls the basic functions of the video distribution service, and a video distribution control section that controls the distribution of videos. 45, and a user evaluation unit 47 that executes processing related to user evaluation. These functions are realized by the cooperative operation of hardware such as the computer processor 11 and main memory 12, as well as various programs and data stored in the storage 15 and the like. This is realized by the computer processor 11 executing instructions included in the loaded program. Further, some or all of the functions of the server 10 shown in FIG. 2 may be realized by the server 10 and the user terminal 30 working together, or may be realized by the user terminal 30.

The information storage management unit 41 of the video distribution server 10 stores and manages various information in the storage 15 and the like. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the information storage management unit 41 includes a user information table 411 that manages information regarding users of video distribution services, a distribution management table 412 that manages information regarding distribution of individual videos, and viewing behavior information. A condition satisfaction status management table 413 is configured to manage the satisfaction status of predetermined conditions by the viewer.

The basic function control unit 43 of the video distribution server 10 executes various processes related to control of basic functions of the video distribution service. For example, the basic function control unit 43 transmits screen data or control data of various screens related to basic functions to the user terminal 30, and responds to various operation inputs by the user via the screen displayed on the user terminal 30. and transmits screen data or control data to the user terminal 30 according to the results of the processing. The basic functions controlled by the basic function control unit 43 include, for example, login processing (user authentication), billing control, user management (for example, updating the user information table 411, etc.).

The video distribution control unit 45 of the video distribution server 10 executes various processes related to controlling video distribution. For example, the video distribution control unit 45 is configured to distribute videos provided by each of a plurality of distributors to a plurality of viewers. For example, the video distribution control unit 45 receives a live video transmitted from a distributor's user terminal 30 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "distributor terminal 30"), and transmits the live video to a plurality of viewers. The information is configured to be transmitted to each user terminal 30 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "viewer terminal 30"). The live video is composed of, for example, an image input via the camera of the distributor terminal 30 and audio input via the microphone. Such live video distribution may be performed, for example, by a streaming method using a protocol such as HTTP Live Streaming (HLS). Further, for example, the video distribution control unit 45 receives a video provided by a distributor from the distributor terminal 30 in advance, stores it in the storage 15, etc., and responds to a request from a viewer via the viewer terminal 30. and transmits the video to the viewer terminal 30.

The user evaluation unit 47 of the video distribution server 10 executes various processes related to user evaluation. In this embodiment, the user evaluation unit 47 determines, for each distributor, which viewers satisfy predetermined conditions regarding the viewing behavior of videos provided by each distributor, and based on at least the number of viewers, It is configured to execute a predetermined process for evaluating a distributor. Information regarding the satisfaction status of each viewer's predetermined conditions is managed, for example, in the condition fulfillment status management table 413. A viewer whose viewing behavior satisfies a predetermined condition may be defined as a "fan" of the corresponding distributor, for example.

In this way, the video distribution server 10 in this embodiment determines, for each of a plurality of distributors, viewers (for example, fans) who satisfy predetermined conditions regarding viewing behavior of videos provided by each distributor, Since a predetermined process for evaluating each distributor is executed based on at least the number of viewers, it is possible to appropriately evaluate the distributor based on the number of viewers with a certain viewing behavior. In this way, the server 10 supports appropriate evaluation of video distributors.

In this embodiment, the predetermined process may include various processes for evaluating the distributor. For example, the predetermined processing includes processing for calculating predetermined points for setting rankings of distributors. In this case, the user evaluation unit 47 is configured to calculate predetermined points based on the number of viewers who satisfy a predetermined condition, and for example, the predetermined points increase as the number of viewers increases. It is configured so that it becomes (higher evaluation). Such a configuration supports appropriate ranking of broadcasters based on the number of viewers with certain viewing behaviors.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the ranking of distributors may be configured as a ranking in a specific event having a predetermined period. Typically, in these events, predetermined rewards (electronic and virtual rewards that can be used in video distribution services, real rewards, etc.) are given to streamers who rank high in the rankings. . For example, the user evaluation unit 47 determines the viewer who satisfies a predetermined condition in a predetermined period corresponding to the specific event (for example, the viewer who satisfies a predetermined condition based on the actual viewing behavior in the predetermined period) ), a predetermined point is calculated based on the number of viewers, and a ranking of the broadcaster is set based on the predetermined point. Such a configuration supports proper ranking of broadcasters in limited time events.

In this embodiment, the predetermined conditions may include various conditions related to video viewing behavior by viewers. For example, the predetermined conditions include a condition that the values of one or more parameters related to viewing behavior are each within a predetermined range (for example, greater than or equal to a predetermined value).

For example, the predetermined conditions include conditions related to the video viewing amount (e.g., viewing time, number of viewings, number of viewing days, etc.), and for example, the value of the parameter regarding the video viewing amount is within a predetermined range (e.g., (e.g., the viewing time is equal to or greater than a predetermined value). Such a configuration allows appropriate evaluation of a distributor based on the number of viewers with a certain amount of video viewing.

Further, for example, the predetermined conditions include conditions regarding the input amount (for example, the number of inputs, etc.) of input information (for example, comments, items, etc.) while viewing a video, and for example, the predetermined conditions include a condition regarding the input amount (for example, the number of inputs, etc.) Includes a condition that the value is within a predetermined range (for example, the number of comments is greater than or equal to a predetermined value). For example, the conditions regarding the input amount of paid items include conditions regarding the amount of consideration for the input items (for example, the number of coins, etc.). Such a configuration allows for appropriate evaluation of broadcasters based on the number of viewers with a certain amount of input information.

In this embodiment, the distribution screen/viewing screen displayed on the distributor terminal 30/viewer terminal 30 during video distribution is based on predetermined conditions of the corresponding distributor (distributor who provides the video being distributed). It may be configured to display information regarding the satisfied audience (eg, number/list of such viewers, etc.). Such a configuration allows the broadcaster/viewer to know information about viewers who satisfy predetermined conditions during video distribution, and as a result, the viewer's viewing behavior toward satisfying the predetermined condition can be adjusted. can be promoted.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the distribution screen/viewing screen may be configured to display a predetermined message in response to satisfaction of a predetermined condition by the viewer. The message may include information (for example, the account name of the viewer, etc.) that can identify the viewer who has satisfied a predetermined condition. Such a configuration allows the broadcaster/viewer to know whether a given viewer satisfies a predetermined condition during video distribution, and as a result, the viewer's viewing behavior toward the fulfillment of the predetermined condition. can be promoted.

Further, the user evaluation unit 47 may be configured to present information regarding the satisfaction status of a predetermined condition of the viewer to the viewer. For example, in response to a request from a viewer via the viewer terminal 30, the user evaluation unit 47 sends screen data, etc. of the screen including the satisfaction status of the predetermined conditions of the viewer to the viewer terminal 30. may be configured to transmit to. The sufficiency status of a predetermined condition includes information regarding the difference between the value of a parameter related to viewing behavior necessary to satisfy the condition and the actual value of the parameter. Furthermore, for example, the satisfaction status of the viewer's own predetermined conditions may be presented to the viewer via the viewing screen displayed on the viewer terminal 30 during the distribution of the video. Such a configuration enables the viewer to know the satisfaction status of the predetermined condition for the viewer himself/herself, and as a result, the viewer's viewing behavior toward the satisfaction of the predetermined condition can be promoted.

Next, a specific example of the video distribution server 10 of this embodiment having such a function will be described. The video distribution service in this example is configured as a live video distribution service in which live video provided by a distributor is distributed to viewers in real time.

FIG. 3 illustrates information managed in the user information table 411 in this example. The user information table 411 manages information related to users of the live video distribution service, and as shown in the figure, stores "basic information" including account name, age, gender, etc. in association with "user account" for identifying individual users. ", "Distribution history information" that is information about the distribution history of live videos, "Viewing history information" that is information about the viewing history of live videos distributed by other users, and information about other users that this user is following. ``Following user information'', which is information about other users (followers) who follow this user, ``Family information'', which is information about families to which this user has joined as a family member, "Rank" indicates the user's rank as a broadcaster, "Rank meter value" is a parameter value for determining rank up/down, and "Coin holding count" indicates the number of virtual coins held in the live video distribution service. '', ``number of diamonds owned'' which similarly indicates the number of virtual diamonds held, and ``event points'' (predetermined points) which are points earned by this user as a distributor in a limited time event.

A family is a community (group) for supporting a specific distributor, and a user can join (become a family member) through approval by the administrator of the family. The family information includes information that allows identification of each of one or more families to which this user has joined.

FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the "rank" of the distributor in this example. As shown in the figure, in this example, there are six rank bands: "S", "A", "B", "C", "D", and "E"; Each of the five rank bands of "B", "C", and "D" has three ranks (for example, "+" is added to the alphabet indicating the rank band, such as "S+", "S", and "S-"). , a rank with only the alphabet, and a rank with a ``-'' added to the alphabet). Moreover, the rank band of "E" is made up of one rank "E". That is, in this example, there are 16 ranks (3×5+1=16).

Furthermore, in the rank band, the "S" side is the highest and the "E" side is the lowest. Furthermore, for ranks within the same rank band, the "+" side is the highest and the "-" side is the lowest. In this example, the user's rank is set to "D-" as an initial value.

FIG. 5 illustrates information managed in the distribution management table 412 in this example. The distribution management table 412 manages information regarding the distribution of individual live videos, and as shown in the figure, identifies the distributor of this distribution in association with a "distribution ID" that identifies an individual distribution (live video). ``Broadcaster user account'', ``Broadcast date and time'', ``Broadcast time'' indicating the duration of the stream, ``Number of viewers (current value and maximum value)'', ``Number of comments'' that is the number of comments entered by viewers. ”, “Number of Likes” which is the number of “Likes” input by viewers, “Item Points” which increases according to the input of items by viewers, and “Points” which are given for this distribution. Manage information such as "Delivery Points".

FIG. 6 illustrates information managed in the condition fulfillment status management table 413 in this example. The condition sufficiency status management table 413 manages information regarding the sufficiency status of viewers of predetermined conditions related to viewing behavior, and as shown in the figure, includes an "event ID" that identifies an individual event, and an "event ID" that identifies an individual distributor. ``Number of coins consumed for item'', which is the number of coins consumed in conjunction with item input, in association with the combination of ``Broadcaster user account'' and ``Viewer user account'' that identifies individual viewers. , "number of comment inputs", "viewing time", "number of viewing days", and "condition fulfillment date and time" which is the date and time when the viewer satisfied a predetermined condition.

In this example, as will be described in detail later, in a limited-time event, viewers who satisfy predetermined conditions regarding viewing behavior of live videos provided by a distributor are managed as the distributor's cheering squad. The condition fulfillment status management table 413 includes parameters related to the viewing behavior of the corresponding viewer for the live video of the corresponding broadcaster during the period of the corresponding event (number of item coins consumed, number of comments input, viewing time, number of viewing days). ) is managed.

FIG. 7 illustrates a top screen 60 of the live video distribution service displayed on the user terminal 30. The screen 60 is the starting point for users who use the live video distribution service, and as shown in the figure, there is a selection area 62 displaying "Follow," "Popular," and "All," and a selection area 62 in the area 62. It has a list display area 64 located at the bottom and a circular distribution start button 66 located at the upper right corner of the screen.

The selection area 62 is an area for selecting display content in the list display area 64. Specifically, when "Follow" is selected in the selection area 62, a list of live videos being distributed by other users that the user is following is displayed in the list display area 64. Similarly, when "Popular" is selected in the selection area 62, the list display area 64 displays live videos (for example, the number of viewers (current value ) is greater than or equal to the threshold. Furthermore, when "all" is selected in the selection area 62, all live videos being distributed are displayed in a list in the list display area 64.

In the list display area 64, as shown in FIG. 7, a plurality of individual display areas 641 each displaying information regarding an individual live video are arranged in two rows. The individual display area 641 displays a still image preset by the live video broadcaster, the broadcaster's account name, the number of viewers (current value), etc., and displays the corresponding live video according to the user's selection. It is configured so that you can start watching the video. The list display area 64 is configured such that the displayed individual display area 641 can be switched by flicking/sliding in the vertical direction.

The distribution start button 66 is an object for a user to start distribution of a live video as a distributor. When the distribution start button 66 is selected by the user, distribution of live video is started, and specifically, an image input through the camera of the user terminal 30 and an image input through the microphone of the user terminal 30 are also transmitted. Transmission of the moving image composed of the input audio to the server 10 is started. Additionally, a new record is created in the distribution management table 412 in response to the start of live video distribution.

FIG. 8 illustrates a distribution screen 70 that is displayed on the distributor terminal 30 in response to selection of the distribution start button 66 (that is, the start of distribution of live video). As shown in the figure, the screen 70 includes a video display area 71 corresponding to the entire screen, a basic information display area 72 located at the upper left corner of the screen, a comment display area 73 located at the lower left corner of the screen, and a comment display area 73 located at the bottom left corner of the screen. It has a circular delivery stop button 76 located at .

The video display area 71 displays a live video to be distributed, that is, an image input via the camera of the distributor terminal 30. Since the distributor usually photographs himself or herself via the in-camera of the distributor terminal 30, the distributed live video includes the distributor himself.

The basic information display area 72 displays basic information about this distribution, specifically, distributor information (profile image, etc.), the number of viewers for this distribution (current value), and the number of viewers for this distribution. Displays the number of "likes" etc. entered by.

The comment display area 73 displays user comments input by the viewer or system comments automatically input by the server 10 (for example, a system comment notifying the viewer of the start of viewing (entering the distribution), etc.). Specifically, in the area 73, a plurality of comment objects 731, each corresponding to an individual comment, are arranged in the vertical direction. The comment display area 73 is configured such that when a new comment is input, a corresponding comment object 731 is added to the bottom, and existing comment objects 731 are moved upward in order. The comment display area 73 is configured so that the displayed comment object 731 can be switched by flicking/sliding in the vertical direction.

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

FIG. 9 illustrates a viewing screen 80 displayed on the viewer terminal 30. For example, when a viewer selects an arbitrary live video via the list display area 64 of the top screen 60, a viewing screen 80 for viewing the selected live video is displayed on the viewer terminal 30. As illustrated, the screen 80 has a video display area 81, a basic information display area 82, and a comment display area 83, like the distribution screen 70 described above. Furthermore, the viewing screen 80 includes, at the lower end of the screen, a comment input area 86, a "like" button 87 with a heart mark displayed, and an item input button 88 with a present symbol displayed.

The comment input area 86 is an area for the viewer to input comments. Further, a transmission object 861 is arranged at the right end of the area 86, and when the object 861 is selected, the character string input in the comment input area 86 is transmitted as a user comment. When a user comment is transmitted, comment objects 731 and 831 corresponding to the comment are added to the comment display areas 73 and 83 of the distribution screen 70 of the distributor terminal 30 and the viewing screen 80 of each viewer terminal 30, respectively. . In comment objects 731 and 831 corresponding to user comments, the comment itself (character string) is displayed together with the account name of the viewer who entered the comment. Further, when a comment is input, the number of comments in the distribution management table 412 is updated (added by 1).

The like button 87 is an object for the viewer to input "like" to the distributor. When the button 87 is selected by the viewer, a "like" is input and a system comment regarding the "like" input is input, and the corresponding comment objects 731, 831 are displayed in the comment display areas 73, 83. will be added. Comment objects 731 and 831 corresponding to system comments regarding the input of "like" display text indicating that "like" has been performed along with the account name of the viewer who has input "like". . In addition, when "like" is input, a predetermined visual effect (for example, an animation effect in which a heart-shaped object is displayed flowing from the bottom of the screen to the top) is displayed in the video display areas 71 and 81. will be added. Furthermore, when a "like" is input, the "number of likes" in the distribution management table 412 is updated (added by 1).

The item input button 88 is an object for the viewer to input an item. When the button 88 is selected by the viewer, an item selection screen 100 illustrated in FIG. 10 is displayed superimposed on the viewing screen 80. As shown in the figure, the screen 100 displays a list of a plurality of individual display areas 102, each of which displays information regarding an item. The individual display area 102 displays an image corresponding to an item and the number of coins required to input the item.

In this example, a plurality of items that can be input by the viewer are predetermined, and each item has a preset number of coins as its price (value, consideration). The item selection screen 100 displays a list of a plurality of inputtable items. When any item is selected by the viewer via the item selection screen 100, the selected item is input.

When an item is input, a system comment regarding the input of the item is input, and corresponding comment objects 731 and 831 are added to the comment display areas 73 and 83. Comment objects 731 and 831 corresponding to system comments regarding input of items display the name of the input item along with the account name of the viewer who input the item. Further, when an item is input, a visual effect corresponding to the input item is added to the video display areas 71 and 81. Furthermore, when an item is input, item points corresponding to the number of coins of the input item (for example, the more the number of coins, the more points) are given to this distribution, and in the distribution management table 412, It will be added to the item points of the corresponding distribution. Further, when an item is input, the number of coins of the input item is subtracted from the number of coins held by the corresponding user (the viewer who input the item) in the user information table 411.

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

Furthermore, in this example, the rank for the current day is determined (updated) based on the distribution points that the user acquired on the previous day. FIG. 11 is a flow diagram illustrating the process executed by the server 10 when updating the rank of each user. These processes are executed every day late at night (for example, at 3 a.m. every day).

The server 10 first updates the rank meter value of each user, as shown in FIG. 11 (step S200). FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the update rule for rank meter values. As shown in the figure, in this example, the rank meter value changes based on the ranking of distribution points earned by the user on the previous day within the rank band to which the user belongs. The distribution points that a specific user acquired on the previous day are calculated by referring to the distributor user account, distribution date and time, and distribution points in the distribution management table 412. Note that if the user performs multiple distributions in one day, the distribution points earned from each of the multiple distributions are added up.

Specifically, the update rule for the rank meter value is as shown in FIG. 12. First, if the distribution point ranking within the rank band is in the top 10%, the change in the rank meter value is "+2". (2 points increase). Similarly, if the relevant ranking is included in the top 11-30% (the remaining 20% after removing the top 10% from the top 30%), the change is "+1"; -60%), the change is "±0" (no increase or decrease), and when the rank is in the bottom 40%, the change is "-1" (1 point decrease). Note that if the previous day's distribution was not performed, the change in the rank meter value will be "-1" regardless of the rank within the rank band.

In step S200, each user's rank meter value is updated according to the update rules illustrated in FIG. 12. In addition, if you are a user whose rank meter value is negative and the current change in rank meter value is an increase (specifically, +2 or +1), the rank meter value will be cleared to 0 and then increased. You may also let them do so. In other words, for example, if a user's current rank meter value is "-1" and the current change is "+2", the rank meter value is cleared to 0 and then increased by 2, and the rank meter value after the change is It becomes "+2" (instead of "+1"). In this way, even if a user has a negative rank meter value (for example, a user whose distribution frequency is low), the rank meter value can be increased at once, thereby promoting the distribution of live videos.

Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 11, after updating the rank meter value of each user, the server 10 then updates the rank based on the updated rank meter value (step S210). FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the correspondence between rank update contents and necessary rank meter values. As shown in the figure, the rank meter value required to rank up across rank bands (in other words, to rank up from the highest rank within each rank band) is +4. That is, a user belonging to the highest rank (for example, A+) in each rank band is ranked up to the lowest rank (for example, S-) in the rank band immediately above when the rank meter value reaches +4. Further, the rank meter value necessary for increasing the rank within the same rank band (in other words, when increasing the rank from the middle or lowest rank within each rank band) is +2. In other words, a user who belongs to the middle or lowest rank (for example, B or B-) within each rank band will be automatically assigned to the rank immediately above the same rank band (for example, B+ or B-) when the rank meter value reaches +2. ) to rank up.

Similarly, as illustrated in FIG. 13, the required rank meter value is -2. In other words, a user who belongs to the highest or middle rank within each rank band (for example, B+ or -). In addition, the required rank meter value when moving down the rank across rank bands is -6. That is, when a user belonging to the lowest rank (for example, A-) in each rank band has a rank meter value of -6, the user is ranked down to the highest rank (for example, B+) in the rank band immediately below. In this way, in this example, the absolute value of the required rank meter value is larger for rank up/down across rank bands, compared to rank up/down within the same rank band. As a result, a rapid increase/decrease in rank in a short period of time is suppressed.

Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 11, in step S210, the rank is updated based on the rank meter value according to the correspondence relationship illustrated in FIG. Note that the rank meter value of the user whose rank has been updated (the user whose rank has been increased/decreased) is cleared to 0.

Further, in this example, diamonds are given as a reward to the user as a distributor based on the previous day's distribution time and rank (rank on the previous day). FIG. 14 is a flow diagram illustrating the process executed by the server 10 when giving diamonds to each distributor. These processes are executed every day at midnight, and are executed, for example, at a time (for example, at midnight every day) before the process executed when updating the rank of each user illustrated in FIG. 11 .

As shown in the figure, the server 10 first calculates the distribution time of each user on the previous day (step S300). Specifically, the distribution time of the previous day for a specific user is specified by referring to the distributor user account, distribution date and time, and distribution time in the distribution management table 412. If a user performs multiple distributions in one day, the distribution time of each of the multiple distributions is added up.

Subsequently, the server 10 gives each user a number of diamonds based on the calculated delivery time and the standard number of diamonds (step S310). Specifically, each user is given a number of diamonds equal to the calculated distribution time multiplied by the standard number of diamonds. The standard number of diamonds is set in advance for each rank so that it increases as the rank increases, and the standard number of diamonds corresponding to the rank of each user on the previous day is applied. When diamonds are given to a user, the number of diamonds held in the user information table 411 is updated. In this example, diamonds can be exchanged for coins or real currency.

Here, events in this example will be explained. In the live video distribution service of this example, a limited-time event may be held for a predetermined period (for example, two weeks), and a ranking of broadcasters is set for the event. The ranking will be described in detail later, but it is set based on the event points that the broadcaster has acquired during the event period, and the event points are calculated based on the distribution points that the broadcaster has acquired during the event period. It is obtained by multiplying by a coefficient according to the number of people's cheering squad.

In this example, viewers who satisfy all of the following four conditions regarding live video viewing behavior during the event period can join the support team of the corresponding broadcaster.

(1) The number of coins consumed by inputting items is 150 or more. (2) The number of comments input is 80 or more. (3) Viewing time is 5 hours or more. (4) The number of viewing days is 3 or more days.

These conditions (conditions for joining the cheer squad) are presented to the user via, for example, a screen displayed on the user terminal 30 for explaining the details of the event. During the event period, the values of these four parameters for each viewer are managed in the condition fulfillment status management table 413 and updated in real time (during live video distribution). For example, the "number of coins consumed for items" is updated according to the input of items, the "number of comments input" is updated according to the input of comments, the "viewing time" is updated according to the continued viewing, and the number of coins consumed for items is updated according to the input of comments. The "number of viewing days" is updated according to the start of the first viewing.

In this example, when any viewer satisfies all of the four conditions described above, the viewer joins the support team of the corresponding distributor. When the viewer joins the cheering squad, a system comment regarding joining the cheering squad is input, and corresponding comment objects 731 and 831 are added to the comment display areas 73 and 83. In comment objects 731 and 831 corresponding to system comments regarding joining the cheering squad, text indicating joining the cheering squad is displayed together with the account name of the viewer who has joined the cheering squad. Moreover, a predetermined visual effect is added to the video display areas 71 and 81 in response to joining the cheering squad. Further, in accordance with the joining of the cheering squad, the date and time of condition fulfillment for the corresponding viewer is set in the condition fulfillment status management table 413.

Further, in this example, information regarding the current status of the distributor's support team is displayed on the distribution screen 70 and the viewing screen 80. FIG. 15 illustrates the distribution screen 70 during the event period. As shown in the figure, on the distribution screen 70 during the event period, a support team information display object 721 that displays the current status of the support team of the corresponding broadcaster is arranged in the upper right corner of the screen. The object 721 displays the current number of cheering squad members and their level.

In this example, the level of the cheering squad and the value of the coefficient used when calculating event points (the multiplier for distribution points when calculating event points) change depending on the number of cheering squad members. FIG. 16 illustrates the correspondence between the number of cheering squad members, the cheering squad level, and coefficients for calculating event points. As shown in the figure, in this example, when the number of cheering squad members is 30 or less, the level is 1 and the coefficient (magnification) is 1.0 (no change). Further, if the number of cheering squad members is 31 or more and 50 or less, the level is 2 and the coefficient (multiplying factor) is 1.5. Further, when the number of cheering squad members is 51 to 100 people, the level is 3 and the coefficient (multiplying factor) is 2.0. Furthermore, when the number of cheering squad members is 101 or more, the level is 4 and the coefficient (multiplying factor) is 3.0.

The number of cheering squads displayed in the cheering squad information display object 721 is specified by referring to the condition fulfillment status management table 413, and the level of the cheering squad is determined according to the number of cheering squads and the correspondence relationship illustrated in FIG. 16. be identified.

When the cheering squad information display object 721 is selected, a cheering squad details screen 200 illustrated in FIG. 17 is displayed superimposed on the distribution screen 70. As shown in the figure, the screen 200 displays the current number, level, and coefficient (magnification) of the cheering squad, and also has a list display area 202 that displays a list of viewers who have joined the cheering squad. . In the area 202, profile images of viewers who have joined the cheering squad are arranged side by side in the left and right direction, and the displayed viewers can be switched by flicking/sliding in the left/right direction. ing. In this example, the plurality of viewers in the list display area 202 are arranged in ascending order of condition fulfillment date and time (date and time of joining the cheering squad), with the left end at the top.

FIG. 18 illustrates the viewing screen 80 during the event period. As shown in the figure, during the event period, the viewing screen 80 also has a cheer squad information display object 821 placed in the upper right corner of the screen, similar to the distribution screen 70.

FIG. 19 illustrates a cheering squad details screen 200A that is displayed overlappingly on the viewing screen 80 in response to selection of the cheering squad information display object 821 on the viewing screen 80. Similar to the cheering squad details screen 200, the screen 200A displays the number of cheering squad members, their levels, and coefficients (multipliers), and also includes a list display area 202 that displays a list of viewers who have joined the cheering squad. have Furthermore, the cheer squad details screen 200A further includes a status display area 204A that displays the satisfaction status of the conditions for joining the cheer squad for the viewer himself (the user of the viewer terminal 30 on which the viewing screen 80 is displayed). As shown in the figure, the area 204A contains information necessary to satisfy the subscription conditions regarding each parameter of item contribution (number of item coins consumed), number of comments (number of comments input), viewing time, and number of viewing days. Display the value and the current actual value in fractional format. For example, in Figure 19, the fulfillment status regarding the number of comments is displayed as "25/80 comments", so the number of comments required to satisfy the conditions for joining the cheering squad is "80", and the current actual number of comments is "80". It can be seen that the number of comments is "25". Note that in the status display area 204A, a display such as "clear" is added to the position of the parameter that satisfies the membership condition.

During the event period, when the live video distribution ends, the server 10 sets the distribution points for the distribution, and also sets the event points (managed in the user information table 411) of the corresponding broadcaster at that time. ). Event points are calculated by multiplying the distribution points acquired by the distributor during the event period by a coefficient (multiplying factor) according to the number of cheering squad members. The distribution points during the event period are calculated by adding up the distribution points for each distribution during the period managed in the distribution management table 412. Further, the number of supporters of the corresponding distributor is calculated by referring to the condition fulfillment status management table 413.

During the event period, the ranking of broadcasters (intermediate progress) based on the event points at that time is displayed on a screen or the like for explaining the content of the event. When the event period ends, the ranking of broadcasters is determined based on the final distribution points and event points based on the number of cheering squad members, and for example, a predetermined reward is given to the high ranking broadcasters. .

In the example described above, the status display area 204A of the cheering squad details screen 200A is configured to display the viewer's fulfillment status of the conditions for joining the cheering squad, but in other examples of this embodiment, the broadcaster /The viewer may be configured to be able to view the fulfillment status of other viewers' conditions for joining the cheer squad via the distribution screen 70/viewing screen 80. Furthermore, for example, a family member of a particular broadcaster may be able to view the fulfillment status of other family members of the same broadcaster. It may also be possible to display a list of the fulfillment status of each of the plurality of family members to join the support team of the corresponding broadcaster.

In the example described above, the number of cheering squad members was used to calculate event points for limited-time events, but in other examples of this embodiment, the number of cheering squad members is used to calculate event points for events that are held for a limited time. The number of troops can be used. For example, the distribution points in the above example may be calculated based on the number of cheering squad members.

The video distribution server 10 of the present embodiment described above sets predetermined conditions (for example, number of item coins consumed, number of comments input, viewing time) regarding each of the plurality of distributors regarding viewing behavior of videos provided by each distributor. , conditions regarding the number of viewing days, etc.) and evaluate each broadcaster based at least on the number of viewers (e.g., the number of cheering squad members). Since the process of calculating event points) is executed, it is possible to appropriately evaluate the distributor based on the number of viewers who engage in certain viewing behavior. In this way, the server 10 supports appropriate evaluation of video distributors.

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

Even if processes and procedures described herein are described as being performed by a single device, software, component, or module, such processes or procedures may be performed by multiple devices, software, components, or modules. components and/or multiple modules. The software and hardware elements described herein can also be implemented by combining them into fewer components or decomposing them into more components.

In this specification, even if a constituent element of the invention is described as either singular or plural, or without being limited to either singular or plural, it should be interpreted differently depending on the context. Except for , the component may be singular or plural.

10 Video distribution server 11 Computer processor 15 Storage (storage device)
20 Communication network 30 User terminal 41 Information storage management section 43 Basic function control section 45 Video distribution control section 47 User evaluation section 60 Top screen 70 Distribution screen 80 Viewing screen 100 Item selection screen 200, 200A Support team details screen

Claims (9)

A system for distributing video, comprising one or more computer processors,
In response to executing readable instructions, the one or more computer processors:
A process of distributing videos provided by each of a plurality of distributors to a plurality of viewers;
For each of the plurality of distributors, determining a viewer who satisfies a predetermined condition regarding viewing behavior of videos provided by each of the plurality of distributors;
executing a predetermined process for evaluating each of the plurality of distributors based on at least the number of viewers who satisfy the predetermined condition for each of the plurality of distributors,
The predetermined conditions include conditions regarding the amount of video viewing;
system. The predetermined process includes a process of calculating predetermined points for setting a ranking of distributors.
The system of claim 1. The determining process includes determining a viewer who satisfies the predetermined condition in a predetermined period corresponding to a specific event,
The predetermined points are for setting a ranking of broadcasters in the specific event,
3. The system of claim 2. The predetermined conditions include conditions regarding the amount of input information input while viewing a video;
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 3 . The distribution process includes presenting a distribution screen to the distributor and a viewing screen to the viewer during distribution of the video,
The distribution screen and/or the viewing screen are configured to display information regarding viewers who satisfy the predetermined conditions of the corresponding distributor;
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 4 . The distribution process includes presenting a distribution screen to the distributor and a viewing screen to the viewer during distribution of the video,
The distribution screen and/or the viewing screen are configured to display a predetermined message in response to satisfaction of the predetermined condition by each of the plurality of viewers.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 5 . The one or more computer processors further perform a process of presenting information regarding the fulfillment status of the predetermined condition of the specific viewer to the specific viewer.
The system according to any one of claims 1 to 6 . A method for distributing video that is executed by one or more computers, the method comprising:
a step of distributing videos provided by each of a plurality of distributors to a plurality of viewers;
determining, for each of the plurality of distributors, viewers who satisfy predetermined conditions regarding viewing behavior of videos provided by each of the plurality of distributors;
executing a predetermined process for evaluating each of the plurality of distributors based on at least the number of viewers who satisfy the predetermined condition for each of the plurality of distributors ,
The predetermined conditions include conditions regarding the amount of video viewing;
Method. A program for distributing videos,
upon execution on one or more computers, on said one or more computers;
A process of distributing videos provided by each of a plurality of distributors to a plurality of viewers;
For each of the plurality of distributors, determining a viewer who satisfies a predetermined condition regarding viewing behavior of videos provided by each of the plurality of distributors;
executing a predetermined process for evaluating each of the plurality of distributors based on at least the number of viewers who satisfy the predetermined condition for each of the plurality of distributors ;
The predetermined conditions include conditions regarding the amount of video viewing;
program.

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