JP7378851B2 - display device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a performance video display program and a performance video distribution system.

Traditionally, in performances that provide entertainment to the audience, such as plays, live music, dance performances, and sports matches, the audience at the performance venue has traditionally given money or the like to the performers, players, etc. (Also referred to as twisting, paper twisting, congratulatory gifts, throwing coins, etc.) is practiced. The audience can convey their feelings of gratitude to the performers, players, etc. for the impression they received at the performance by giving them "Ohire". In addition, performers, athletes, etc. who are given ``ohire'' can feel the emotion and gratitude of the audience through the ``ohire'' and increase their engagement, which is their relationship with the audience.

Regarding handing out "tweets", Patent Document 1 discloses an acquisition means for acquiring input information including at least one of information regarding favors and impressions for the player by spectators who watched the player's game, and by the acquisition means. A server device is disclosed that includes an evaluation means for evaluating acquired input information for each player, and a providing means for providing the evaluation information evaluated by the evaluation means to the outside. Patent Document 1 shows, as input information, information that is input via an input screen that is displayed when a button displayed for each player is pressed.

The invention of Patent Document 1 can suitably collect "favors" for a sports player or team, evaluate the impression received by the audience, evaluate the degree of influence of the player, etc., and transmit the results to the outside.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2017-174134

By the way, regarding performances, images of the performances are distributed to display devices such as smartphones, tablet terminals, and personal computers used by spectators. By distributing images of the performance, the audience can enjoy the performance at a location different from the performance venue. In addition, by distributing videos of performances, organizers of performances can bring the joy of watching performances to a large number of viewers without being constrained by restrictions such as venue capacity, performance costs, safety, hygiene, etc. can be provided.

Although the invention of Patent Document 1 can suitably collect "ohire" from spectators who watch sports matches, there is still room for further improvement in terms of distributing videos of performances.

Further, in the invention of Patent Document 1, input information related to "Oshin" is input via buttons displayed for each player. In sports, information that allows players to be identified is usually provided for the purpose of helping referees and others smoothly make decisions regarding sports. Such information includes, for example, the uniform number, player name, design, etc. included in items worn by the player, such as uniforms and trunks, and the court side where the player is located. The spectators can identify the players using the information that allows them to identify the players, and can input input information related to the "Oshin" through the buttons displayed for each player.

However, when enjoying performances on stage, such as plays, live music, and dance performances, unlike watching sports, information that can identify performers corresponding to athletes is not necessarily provided. Not exclusively. As a result, spectators enjoying performances performed on stage may have difficulty identifying performers.

Therefore, when the invention of Patent Document 1 is used to give "Ohire" to a performer who performs a performance on stage, if the audience is moved by the performance etc. of the performer, the audience And/or there may be a risk that the button corresponding to the performer cannot be identified, and the "opinion" cannot be given through the button displayed for each performer.

Therefore, when the invention of Patent Document 1 is distributed, when a video of a performance performed on a stage is distributed, if a performer does not provide information that allows identification of the performer, the audience can benefit the performer by giving the performer an "Ohire". There is room for further improvement in terms of making it possible to provide the following.

The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, and is applicable to cases in which information that allows the performer to be identified is not provided with respect to the performer appearing in the video of the distributed performance. Even if there is, the purpose is to provide a means by which the audience can give benefits such as "Ohire" to the performer.

As a result of intensive studies to solve the above problems, the inventors of the present invention received box office footage shot from an external device, in which one or more performers performing on stage, It has been discovered that the above-mentioned problem can be solved by making it possible to give a profit to the performer corresponding to the designated part when the designated part designated by one or more performers, and has developed the present invention. I ended up completing it. Specifically, the present invention provides the following.

The invention according to the first feature includes: a performance video receiving step in which the display device can receive a performance video shot of one or more performers performing on stage from an external device; A performance video capable of performing a profit granting step of granting a profit to the performer corresponding to the designated portion when the designated portion designated from the display video is any of the one or more performers. Provide a display program.

According to the invention according to the first feature, the audience can display a display image of the performance image received from an external device on the screen of a display device such as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, etc. I can do it.

According to the invention according to the first feature, the audience specifies a designated part corresponding to one or more performers from the displayed image being displayed on the screen, and gives the designated performer an "ohire" or the like. can give you profits. Benefits are granted through the procedure of specifying a designated part corresponding to one of the performers from the displayed image, so even if the audience is not provided with information that allows them to identify the performer, To specify a performer to whom benefits are to be granted without making a mistake, and to surely grant benefits such as "Ohire" to the designated performer.

Therefore, according to the invention according to the first feature, even if information that allows the performer to be identified is not provided with respect to the performer shown in the video of the distributed performance, the audience can It is possible to provide a means by which benefits such as these can be given to the performer.

The invention according to a second characteristic is the invention according to the first characteristic, wherein the performance video is a video shot by an omnidirectional camera, and the program is configured to display the performance video from the performance video on the display device. The present invention provides a program that can further execute a display condition specifying step in which an operation for specifying the display magnification and angle of view of the display image to be displayed on the screen can be accepted.

According to the invention according to the second feature, since the performance video is a video shot by an omnidirectional camera, the display device can film not only the entire stage where one or more performers perform, but also the surroundings of the stage. The display image can be displayed using the performance image.

According to the invention according to the second feature, since it is possible to accept operations for specifying the display magnification and angle of view of the displayed image, the audience can enjoy the performance image that captures not only the entire stage but also the surrounding area of the stage. , any part can be displayed at a desired display magnification and/or angle of view.

Therefore, according to the invention according to the second feature, even if the performer to whom the benefit is to be given is located away from the omnidirectional camera and/or away from the stage, the audience can receive the benefit. You can specify the performers you want to target without making any mistakes, and you can reliably give benefits to the specified performers. In addition, this allows the audience to enjoy the performance by displaying the display images at their preferred display magnification and angle of view customized to their liking.

Therefore, according to the invention according to the second feature, even if information that allows the performer to be identified is not provided with respect to the performer shown in the video of the distributed performance, the audience can It is possible to provide a means by which benefits such as these can be given to the performer.

The invention according to the third characteristic provides an omnidirectional camera installed in a performance venue without permanent audience seats, a display device capable of executing the program of the invention according to the first or second characteristic, and the display device. and a server connected via a network, and the server includes a distribution unit capable of distributing the performance video shot by the omnidirectional camera to the display device, and a distribution unit that can distribute the profit received from the display device in a specific currency. Provided is a performance video distribution system, comprising: a profit allocating unit capable of converting profits into profits and allocating the converted profits to each of the one or more performers.

When an omnidirectional camera is installed at a performance venue with audience seats, images of the audience members using the audience seats may be included in the performance footage. As a result, the audience enjoying the performance using the display device may have trouble viewing the performers performing on the stage.

In addition, if omnidirectional cameras are installed in a performance venue with audience seats and the audience is present to film the performance during the performance, there is a risk that the performance and filming may not be possible due to hygiene reasons such as infectious disease prevention measures. could be. In addition, if an omnidirectional camera is installed in a performance venue with audience seats and the audience is included to film the performance, in addition to the burden of permanently installing audience seats, The expense, safety, hygiene, etc. brought about by the use of the theater by the audience imposes a heavy burden on the organizer of the show, which may hinder filming.

According to the invention according to the third feature, since the omnidirectional camera is installed in a performance venue where there are no permanent audience seats, there is a risk that the performance and filming will not be carried out due to the reasons mentioned above, and there is a risk that the audience seats will not be permanently installed. It is possible to reduce the risk of hindering photography due to various burdens. Thereby, the performance video can be distributed more reliably, and the audience can more reliably give profits to the performers through the display of the distributed performance video.

Further, according to the invention according to the third feature, since the omnidirectional camera is installed in a performance venue where there are no permanent audience seats, the performance can be photographed without waiting for the audience to enter or leave the venue. As a result, the performance video distribution system of the invention according to the third feature can capture and distribute more performance video within the same time than when omnidirectional cameras are installed in a performance venue with audience seats. can.

According to the invention according to the third feature, since the server distributes the performance video to the display device connected to the network, the audience can enjoy the performance without spending money and/or time traveling to the performance venue. It is possible to give benefits such as enjoyment and "tweaks" to the performer. Furthermore, when enjoying a show at a performance venue, there is a risk that the audience will not be able to enjoy the show due to the capacity of the performance venue. According to the invention according to the third feature, since the server distributes the performance video to the display device connected via the network, such risks can be reduced.

Therefore, according to the invention according to the third feature, even if information that allows the performer to be identified is not provided with respect to the performer shown in the video of the distributed performance, the audience can It is possible to provide a means by which benefits such as these can be given to the performer.

According to the present invention, even if information that allows the performer to be identified is not provided with respect to the performer shown in the video of the distributed performance, the audience can give benefits such as "Ohire" to the performer. We can provide a means of granting.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration and software configuration of the performance video distribution system S of this embodiment. FIG. 2 is an example of the entertainment table 221. FIG. 3 is an example of the performance video table 321. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a preferred flow of distribution processing executed by the server 2. As shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a preferable flow of display processing executed by the display device 3. As shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart following FIG. 5. FIG. 7 is a schematic plan view showing an example of a performance venue T in which a photographing device 1 including an omnidirectional camera is installed. FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an example of how the audience specifies performer A using display video D.

Hereinafter, an example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

<Entertainment video distribution system S>
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration and software configuration of the performance video distribution system S of this embodiment. Hereinafter, an example of a preferable configuration of the performance video distribution system S of this embodiment will be explained using FIG. 1.

The performance video distribution system S includes a photographing device 1, a server 2, and a display device 3 connectable to the server 2 via a network N.

[Photography device 1]
The photographing device 1 is capable of photographing one or more performers A (for example, the first performer A1 and the second performer A2 in FIG. 7) performing on the stage TS of the performance venue T. The photographing device 1 is not particularly limited, and may be a conventional camera or the like.

The number of photographing devices 1 is not particularly limited. Since the number of photographing devices 1 is one, the communication band for distribution can be reduced compared to when the number of photographing devices 1 is two or more. Since the number of photographing devices 1 is two or more, multi-view video images of the stage TS taken from a plurality of viewpoints can be distributed.

It is preferable that the photographing device 1 includes an omnidirectional camera capable of photographing substantially all directions in the horizontal direction. As a result, the display image D can be displayed using not only the entire stage TS performed by one or more performers A, but also the performance image shot around the stage TS.

The type of omnidirectional camera is not particularly limited. Preferably, the omnidirectional camera includes two or more cameras capable of photographing in different directions. In a camera capable of photographing a wide horizontal angle of view, such as a fisheye lens, as the horizontal angle of view becomes wider, distortion of an image near the outer periphery of the photographing range may increase. An omnidirectional camera includes two or more cameras that can take images in different directions, so that the horizontal angle of view of each camera can be narrower than when one camera takes images in all directions. Thereby, the omnidirectional camera can reduce image distortion near the outer periphery of the shooting range.

It is preferable that the number of cameras included in the omnidirectional camera is four or more. Accordingly, the omnidirectional camera can be configured by a camera using a wide-angle lens having a horizontal angle of view of 60° or more and 100° or less. Therefore, an omnidirectional camera including four or more cameras can reduce distortion near the outer periphery of the shooting range more than an omnidirectional camera including three or fewer cameras, which requires a fisheye lens having a wider horizontal angle of view than a wide-angle lens.

[Performance venue T]
It is preferable that the performance venue T where the omnidirectional camera included in the photographing device 1 is installed does not have permanent audience seats.

When an omnidirectional camera is installed in a performance venue T with audience seats, the images of the audience members using the audience seats may be included in the performance video. As a result, the audience who enjoys the performance using the display device 3 may be prevented from watching the performer A performing on the stage TS.

In addition, if an omnidirectional camera is installed in the performance venue T with audience seats and the audience is present to film the performance during the performance, there is a risk that the performance and filming may not be possible due to sanitary reasons such as infectious disease prevention. is possible. In addition, if an omnidirectional camera is installed in the performance venue T with audience seats and the audience is included to film the performance, in addition to the burden of permanently installing audience seats, The cost, safety, hygiene, etc. brought about by the use of the theater by the audience places a heavy burden on the organizer of the performance, which may hinder filming.

Omnidirectional cameras will be installed at performance venue T, which does not have permanent audience seats, so there is a risk that the performance and filming will not take place due to the reasons mentioned above, and there is a risk that filming will be hindered by various burdens related to the permanent installation of audience seats. and can be reduced. Thereby, the performance video distribution system S can distribute the performance video more reliably, and the audience can more reliably give profits to the performer A through the display of the distributed performance video.

Furthermore, since an omnidirectional camera is installed in the performance venue T where there are no permanent audience seats, the photographing device 1 can photograph the performance without waiting for the audience to enter or leave the venue. Thereby, the performance video distribution system S can photograph and distribute more performance videos within the same time period than when omnidirectional cameras are installed in the performance venue T where audience seats are provided.

The appearance of the performance venue T is not particularly limited. The exterior of the performance venue T may be, for example, the exterior of a modern building incorporating a Momoyama-style design. Minamiza in Kyoto City is an example of a performance venue with a similar appearance. Since the exterior of the performance venue T has the appearance of modern architecture incorporating Momoyama-style design, the audience can also enjoy the exterior of the performance venue T.

[Server 2]
The server 2 includes a server control section 21, a server storage section 22, and a server communication section 23.

[Server control unit 21]
The server control unit 21 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and the like.

The server control unit 21 can implement the distribution unit 211, profit allocation unit 212, etc., which are software components of the server 2, by cooperating with the server storage unit 22 and/or the server communication unit 23, etc. as necessary. .

[Server storage unit 22]
The server storage unit 22 is a device in which data and/or files are stored, and includes a data storage unit such as a hard disk, a semiconductor memory, a recording medium, and a memory card. The server storage unit 22 enables connection to a storage device or storage system such as a NAS (Network Attached Storage), a SAN (Storage Area Network), a cloud storage, a file server, and/or a distributed file system via the network N. It may have a mechanism.

The server storage unit 22 stores therein a control program executed by a microcomputer, a performance table 221, registered audience information regarding profit giving means for each audience using the display device 3, and the like.

(Entertainment table 221)
The performance table 221 stores performance information including performance images and one or more performer information.

The performance video is not particularly limited as long as it is a video of one or more performers A performing on the stage TS of the performance venue T. The format of the performance video is not particularly limited, and may be any of various conventional formats used for video data. It is preferable that the performance video includes audio related to the video. Thereby, the server 2 can distribute the performance video including audio. It is preferable that the performance video includes subtitles related to the video. Thereby, the server 2 can distribute the performance video including subtitles.

The performance video preferably includes a video shot by the camera 1, and more preferably includes a video shot by an omnidirectional camera included in the camera 1. Since the performance video was shot by an omnidirectional camera, in addition to the entire stage TS performed by one or more performers A, the surroundings of the stage TS (for example, the inside of the performance venue T, etc.) were also photographed. Display image D can be displayed using the performance image.

The performance video including the video shot by the shooting device 1 is not particularly limited, and may include, for example, the video distributed from the shooting device 1. The video may include video edited using a computer program, or may include real-time video related to a performance.

It is preferable that the performance video includes a video obtained by editing a video shot by the photographing device 1 using an external video editing means or the like. Thereby, the server 2 can not only distribute the shot video, but also distribute the video with an increased sense of realism through editing. Examples of such editing include editing in which stage equipment is combined with the performance video by digital editing, editing in which digital video is combined with the performance video, editing in which performer A is combined with the performance video, and the like.

Preferably, the performance video includes real-time video related to the performance. As a result, the audience can enjoy the performance with a sense of temporal realism through the distributed real-time video.

The performance is not particularly limited as long as it is performed by one or more performers A on the stage TS of the performance venue T. The performance may be, for example, a play, a comedy performance such as a skit, a live music performance, or the like.

Preferably, the performance includes a play. A play can be performed by a large number of performers A. In a play, it may be difficult to identify each of the many performers A because each of the many performers A does not have an element that can identify the performer A, such as a musical instrument. obtain. When the performance includes a play, it can be particularly difficult to specify supporting characters who play the crowd, etc., without role names, by role names, costumes, etc. Because the performance includes a play, even if the performer A to whom the audience wants to give profit is difficult to specify by role name, costume, etc., the audience can easily identify such performers A from the displayed image. Can be specified.

It is preferable that the performance table 221 can store information on various images including a person corresponding to performer A and one or more performer information instead of the performance video. Examples of such various videos include movies, dramas, news, video content, and the like. In the various videos described above, the people included in the videos may not be wearing clothing or the like that allows them to be easily identified. Therefore, since the performance table 221 can store various images instead of the performance images, the audience can easily specify such people from the displayed images.

The following description will be made assuming that the performance video is a video of a performance, but even if the performance video is the various videos mentioned above, the performance video distribution system S specifies the distribution and the person corresponding to performer A, and makes a profit. It is possible to grant

It is preferable that the performance information includes correspondence information regarding the correspondence between performer A and the video. Since the performance information includes the correspondence information, the correspondence information can be distributed to the display device 3.

It is preferable that the performance information includes information regarding the profit (also referred to as "ohire") corresponding to performer A. Since the performance information includes information regarding profit, the profit can be given to the corresponding performer A.

It is preferable that the show table 221 can store a show ID by which show information can be identified and the show information identified by the show ID in association with each other. Thereby, the server 2 can store and/or acquire information about the show using the show ID.

It is preferable that the performance table 221 is capable of storing performance images in association with network identification information that allows identification on the network N and the performance. Thereby, the server 2 can distribute the performance video according to the network identification information. Furthermore, the audience can recommend to their friends etc. the performance videos that have impressed them using their identification information on the network. Furthermore, the organizer of the performance and/or performer A can advertise the performance video using the identification information on the network.

The network identification information is not particularly limited, and includes, for example, a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) and a URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) associated with the performance video.

FIG. 2 is an example of the entertainment table 221. The show identified by the show ID "P0001" in the show table 221 shown in FIG. 2 includes the following information:
A "performance video" of a first performer A1 standing on the stage TS and a second performer A2 standing on a balcony with stairs provided on the stage TS;
"correspondence information" indicating a portion of the performance video that corresponds to the first performer A1, and "first performer information" having a profit of "200,000 yen" to be given to the first performer A1, and
“correspondence information” indicating a portion of the performance video that corresponds to the second performer A2, and “second performer information” having a profit of “120,000 yen” given to the second performer A2;
"Performer information" including.

Since the performance stored in the performance table 221 includes the above-mentioned information, the server 2 distributes the performance video and specifies the portion of the performance video that corresponds to the first performer A1 and/or the second performer A2. When it is done, the corresponding profit can be given to each.

[Server communication department 23]
The server communication unit 23 is not particularly limited as long as it connects the server 2 to the network N and enables communication with the display device 3, etc., and is, for example, a wireless device compatible with a mobile phone network, or a wireless device compliant with IEEE 802.11. Examples include devices compatible with Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity), short-range wireless devices compatible with the Bluetooth (registered trademark) standard, and network cards compatible with the Ethernet standard.

[Display device 3]
The display device 3 includes a display device control section 31, a display device storage section 32, a display device communication section 33, a screen 34, and a display device input section 35.

The display device 3 is not particularly limited, and may include, for example, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone and a tablet terminal, a stationary terminal such as a personal computer, a device capable of displaying images received via the network N such as a smart TV, etc. good.

[Display device control unit 31]
The display device control unit 31 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and the like.

The display device control section 31 cooperates with the display device storage section 32, the display device communication section 33, the screen 34, and/or the display device input section 35, etc., as necessary, and controls the display device which is a software component of the display device 3. A video receiving section 311, a profit giving section 312, a display condition specifying section 313, a video display section 314, etc. can be realized.

[Display device storage unit 32]
The display device storage unit 32 is a device in which data and/or files are stored, and includes a data storage unit such as a hard disk, a semiconductor memory, a recording medium, and a memory card. The display device storage unit 32 can be connected to a storage device or storage system such as a NAS (Network Attached Storage), a SAN (Storage Area Network), a cloud storage, a file server, and/or a distributed file system via the network N. It may have a mechanism to do so.

The display device storage unit 32 stores a control program executed by a microcomputer, a performance video table 321, and the like.

(Box office video table 321)
The performance video table 321 stores performance videos received from the server 2, in which one or more performers A perform on the stage TS of the performance venue T. The performance video may be the same as the performance video stored in the performance table 221.

It is preferable that the performance video is stored in association with correspondence information regarding the correspondence between performer A and the video. By storing the performance video in association with the correspondence information, the display device 3 can determine the performer A corresponding to the designated portion using the correspondence information. Thereby, the display device 3 can improve the accuracy of identifying the performer A. Furthermore, the display device 3 can identify performer A through relatively simple processing using correspondence information, without performing processing that requires a relatively large processing load, such as recognizing performer A one by one using image recognition technology or the like. .

It is preferable that the performance video table 321 can store a performance video ID by which a performance video can be identified and a performance video identified by the performance video ID in association with each other. Thereby, the display device 3 can store and/or acquire the performance video etc. using the performance video ID.

FIG. 3 is an example of the performance video table 321. The performance video ID "V0001" in the performance video table 321 shown in FIG. 3 is associated with the following information:
A "performance video" of a first performer A1 standing on the stage TS and a second performer A2 standing on a balcony with stairs provided on the stage TS;
“first correspondence information” indicating a portion of the performance video that corresponds to the first performer A1; and
“second correspondence information” indicating a portion of the performance video that corresponds to the second performer A2;
"Compatibility information" including.

Since the performances stored in the performance video table 321 include performance videos, the display device 3 can display the performance videos on the screen 34. Furthermore, since the performances stored in the performance video table 321 include the correspondence information, the display device 3 uses the correspondence information to display the portions of the performance video that correspond to the first performer A1 and/or the second performer A2. easily identified.

[Display device communication section 33]
The display device communication unit 33 is not particularly limited as long as it connects the display device 3 to the network N and enables communication with the server 2, etc., and is, for example, a wireless device compatible with a mobile phone network, compliant with IEEE 802.11. Examples include devices compatible with Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity), short-range wireless devices compatible with the Bluetooth (registered trademark) standard, and network cards compatible with the Ethernet standard.

[Screen 34]
The screen 34 is not particularly limited as long as it can display the display image D of the performance images, and for example, a conventional display means such as a cathode ray tube display, a liquid crystal display, a display with a touch panel, an organic EL display, etc. may be used. It may be configured as follows.

[Display device input section 35]
The display device input section 35 is not particularly limited as long as it can accept operations to specify the display magnification and angle of view of the display image D, and may be a character input means such as a keyboard and voice input, a mouse, a trackball, or the like. The device may have one or more of the following: and a position specifying means exemplified by a touch panel or the like.

[Profit]
The benefits that can be given to the designated performer A are not particularly limited. The profit may be a currency that can be exchanged with various legal currencies, or it may be a currency that can be exchanged for any money or goods included in a designated group of objects, such as bonus points.

The benefit may include information evaluating a designated performer A, exemplified by the number of votes in a popularity contest. Thereby, the performer A can feel the evaluation from the audience through the information that evaluates the performer A.

The benefit may include information that increases the possibility of granting a predetermined right to performer A, such as the right to appear in a particular performance and/or a particular video. Thereby, the designated performer A can feel the evaluation from the audience through the predetermined rights. Further, if the predetermined right is a right to perform, the audience can further enjoy the performance and/or video in which the specified performer A appears.

[Network N]
The type of network N is not particularly limited as long as it enables communication between the server 2 and the display device 3, and includes, for example, a personal area network, a local area network, an intranet, an extranet, the Internet, a Wi-Fi network, and a mobile network. Examples include a telephone network, a network that combines multiple of these networks, and the like.

[Main flowchart of distribution process]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a preferred flow of distribution processing executed by the server 2. As shown in FIG. An example of a preferred flow of the distribution process executed by the server 2 will be described below with reference to FIG.

[Registration determination step]
Although it is not an essential aspect, the server 2 may be able to execute a registration determination step of determining whether the spectator using the display device 3 is a registered spectator who has registered registered spectator information regarding the means of giving profits in the server 2. preferable. Thereby, the server 2 can provide a means for granting profits to registered spectators who have registered registered spectator information and can more reliably grant profits. The registration determination step is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a method of determining whether the spectator is a registered spectator using information regarding the spectator received from the display device 3 (for example, a registered spectator ID and password that can identify the registered spectator). .

First, the server 2 executes a distribution step (step S1 to step S3) of distributing the performance video. Thereby, the server 2 can distribute the performance video to the display device 3 in accordance with the distribution command from the display device 3.

[Step S1: Determine whether a delivery command has been received]
The server control unit 21 executes the distribution unit 211 in cooperation with the server storage unit 22 and the server communication unit 23, and performs a process of determining whether a distribution instruction for distributing a performance video is received from the display device 3 or the like. (Step S1). If received, the server control unit 21 moves the process to step S2. If it has not been received, the server control unit 21 moves the process to step S4.

Although not an essential aspect, the process of determining whether a distribution command has been received includes transmitting to the display device 3 a command to display a performance video selection screen from which a distribution target performance video distributed from a plurality of performance videos can be selected; It is preferable to include a process of receiving a distribution instruction for the selected performance video from the distribution destination on the performance video selection screen. Thereby, the audience can select the performance video they wish to view from a plurality of performance videos and easily command the distribution of the performance video.

[Step S2: Obtain performance footage]
The server control unit 21 executes the distribution unit 211 in cooperation with the server storage unit 22, and performs a process of acquiring performance images and the like from the performance table 221 (step S2). The server control unit 21 moves the process to step S3.

If the performance information stored in the performance table 221 includes correspondence information regarding the association between performer A and video, the process in step S2 preferably includes processing to acquire the correspondence information. Thereby, the server 2 can distribute correspondence information in addition to the performance video.

[Step S3: Distribution of performance footage]
The server control unit 21 executes the distribution unit 211 in cooperation with the server storage unit 22 and the server communication unit 23, and distributes the performance video etc. acquired in step S2 to the source of the distribution instruction received in step S1. (Step S3). The server control unit 21 moves the process to step S4.

Next, the server 2 converts the profits received from the display device 3 into profits in a specific currency, and executes a profit allocation step (steps S4 to S6) in which the converted profits are allocated to each of the one or more actors A. do.

Thereby, the server 2 allocates to each of the one or more performers A the converted profit according to the profit received from the display device 3. Therefore, the performance video distribution system S allows the audience to give a benefit such as a "sweep" to the performer A shown in the distributed performance video.

[Step S4: Determine whether profit has been received]
The server control unit 21 executes the profit allocation unit 212 in cooperation with the server storage unit 22 and the server communication unit 23, and performs processing to determine whether profit has been received from the display device 3 or the like (step S4). If received, the server control unit 21 moves the process to step S5. If it has not been received, the server control unit 21 moves the process to step S1 and repeats the processes from step S1 to step S6.

The benefit to be received is not particularly limited as long as it includes information that allows identification of the performer A who gives the benefit. The benefit to be received may be information including one or more of information regarding a portion of the video displayed on the display device 3 that includes the designated performer A, and information that allows the performer A to be identified.

If the benefit to be received does not include information that can identify performer A, the process of determining whether the benefit has been received includes the process of identifying performer A to whom the benefit is given using information that can identify the performer A. is preferred. The process of identifying the performer A is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a process of identifying the performer A using correspondence information, a process of identifying the performer A using various types of image recognition, or the like.

Although it is not an essential aspect, it is preferable that the benefit received includes information regarding the amount of profit. Since the received benefit includes information regarding the amount of profit, the audience can give benefit to performer A according to the level of emotion and the like.

[Step S5: Convert profit]
The server control unit 21 executes the profit allocation unit 212 in cooperation with the server storage unit 22 and the server communication unit 23, and performs a process of converting the profit received in step S4 into profit in a specific currency (step S5). . The server control unit 21 moves the process to step S6.

The process of converting profits into specific currencies is not particularly limited.

The process of converting the profit in a specific currency may include the process of converting the received profit into a predetermined amount of the specific currency. As a result, the audience can give benefits to performer A by a simple operation of specifying performer A without specifying the amount of profit to be given one by one.

The process of converting into profit in a specific currency may include the process of converting information regarding the degree of impression, exemplified by the number of times performer A is designated and/or the length of time that performer A is designated, into a specific currency. good. As a result, the audience can give a desired amount of profit to performer A depending on the number of times they have designated performer A and/or the length of time they have designated performer A.

The specific currency is not particularly limited. The specific currency may be a currency that can be exchanged with various legal currencies, or may be a currency that can be exchanged for any money or goods included in a designated group of objects, such as bonus points.

The process of converting the received profit into a profit in a specific currency is to convert the received profit to a designated performer A, as exemplified by the number of votes in the popularity vote, instead of converting the received profit into a profit in a specific currency. It may also include processing for converting into information to be evaluated. Thereby, the performer A can feel the evaluation from the audience through the information that evaluates the performer A.

Although not an essential aspect, the process of converting the received profits into profits in a specific currency is performed by distributing video, images, audio, and/or text regarding the designated performer A to the source of the profits received in step S4. It may also include processing. Thereby, the audience can confirm that the benefit will be given to the designated performer A through the distributed video, image, audio, and/or text. Furthermore, the audience can enjoy viewing the distributed videos, images, sounds, and/or texts.

[Step S6: Allocate converted profit]
The server control unit 21 executes the profit allocation unit 212 in cooperation with the server storage unit 22 and the server communication unit 23 to allocate the profit converted in step S5 to the performer A corresponding to the profit received in step S4. (Step S6). The server control unit 21 moves the process to step S1 and repeats the processes from step S1 to step S6.

Although not an essential aspect, the process of allocating the converted profit may include a process of granting a predetermined profit regarding the designated performer A to the audience. Examples of the predetermined benefit include items related to the designated performer A, points given to the audience in the fan club of the designated performer A, and the like. As a result, the audience can not only feel the excitement, but also enjoy the predetermined benefits related to performer A.

[Purchase screen provision step]
Although this is not an essential aspect, the server control unit 21 cooperates with the server storage unit 22 and the server communication unit 23 to provide a purchase screen that instructs the display device 3 to display a purchase screen on which products related to the entertainment can be purchased. Preferably, steps (not shown) can be performed. As a result, the audience can convey the impressions obtained from the performance to performer A and other people involved in the performance not only by giving profits but also by purchasing products related to the performance. Furthermore, since the server control unit 21 can execute the purchase screen providing step, a billing model that can increase the profitability of performances such as plays can be constructed. The profitability provided by the constructed billing model can serve as the basis for permeating theater and other performances as a part of culture.

The products related to the purchase screen providing step are not particularly limited. Products related to the purchase screen providing step include, for example, part or all of the performance footage, booklets, photographs, accessories, and other goods related to the performance and/or performer A, digital data regarding the performance and/or performer A, and portraits of performer A. rights related to commercial use, etc.

If the product includes digital data, the purchase screen that is instructed to be displayed in the purchase screen providing step allows purchase by associating the digital data with a non-fungible token (also referred to as a "non-fungible token" or "NFT"). It is preferable that the screen is This allows the audience to demonstrate rights to the digital data by means of NFTs associated with the digital data.

As a result, a purchaser who has purchased digital data associated with an NFT can publish the digital data in various media, such as movies, television broadcasts, and on-demand distribution, based on the rights indicated by the NFT. obtain. Additionally, a purchaser who has purchased digital data associated with an NFT may produce, distribute, and/or sell advertising images, advertising videos, etc. using the digital data based on the rights indicated by the NFT. .

The means for making digital data available for purchase by associating it with NFTs is not particularly limited, and is exemplified by methods related to non-fungible token transactions in the prior art, such as methods of demonstrating legitimacy of ownership using blockchain technology, etc. Any means including

[Network identification information distribution step]
Although it is not an essential aspect, the server 2 distributes network identification information that allows the performance video to be identified on the network N to various devices such as the display device 3, the terminal used by the promoter of the performance and/or the performer A, etc. Preferably, an over-the-network identity distribution step (not shown) can be performed. Thereby, the audience can use the distributed network identification information to recommend a performance video that has impressed them to a friend or the like. Furthermore, the organizer of the performance and/or performer A can advertise the performance video using the distributed network identification information.

[Audience video reception step]
Although this is not an essential aspect, if the performance video includes real-time video related to the performance, the server 2 executes an audience video reception step (not shown) of receiving real-time audience video captured by the audience from the display device 3. It is preferable that it is possible. Thereby, the server 2 can distribute the audience video to the performer A and the like. Therefore, the audience can perform two-way video communication with performer A and the like. By performing two-way video communication, the audience can enjoy real-time interaction with performer A and others. Also, the audience can give benefits to performer A in real-time interaction.

[Main flowchart of display processing]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a preferable flow of display processing executed by the display device 3. As shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart following FIG. 5. Hereinafter, an example of a preferable flow of the display process executed on the display device 3 through execution of the performance video display program will be explained using FIGS. 5 and 6.

[Audience information transmission step]
Although this is not an essential aspect, if the server 2 is capable of executing the registration determination step, the display device 3 transmits audience information, which is information about the audience and can determine whether the audience is a registered audience, to the server. Preferably, it is possible to carry out a step (not shown) of transmitting audience information to 2. Thereby, the server 2 can use the audience information to determine whether the audience is a registered audience.

First, the display device 3 executes a performance video receiving step (step S11 to step S14) of receiving a performance video. Thereby, the display device 3 can receive the performance video.

[Step S11: Determine whether a distribution instruction has been received]
The display device control section 31 executes the performance video receiving section 311 in cooperation with the display device storage section 32 and the display device input section 35, and receives a distribution instruction from the audience using the display device 3 to instruct the distribution of the performance video. A process is performed to determine whether the message has been received (step S11). If received, the display device control unit 31 moves the process to step S12. If it has not been received, the display device control unit 31 moves the process to step S13.

Preferably, the process of determining whether a distribution instruction has been received includes a process of determining whether a distribution instruction instructing distribution of a specified performance video specified by the audience has been received. Thereby, the audience can instruct distribution of the designated performance video through the display device 3.

[Step S12: Send distribution command]
The display device control unit 31 executes the performance video receiving unit 311 in cooperation with the display device storage unit 32 and the display device communication unit 33, and transmits a distribution instruction to the server 2 based on the distribution instruction received in step S11. (Step S12). The display device control unit 31 moves the process to step S13.

[Step S13: Determine whether the performance video has been received]
The display device control unit 31 executes the performance video receiving unit 311 in cooperation with the display device storage unit 32 and the display device communication unit 33, and performs processing to determine whether the performance video has been received from the server 2 (step S13). . If received, the display device control unit 31 moves the process to step S14. If it has not been received, the display device control unit 31 moves the process to step S15 (described in FIG. 6).

[Step S14: Store performance video]
The display device control unit 31 executes the performance video receiving unit 311 in cooperation with the display device storage unit 32, and performs a process of storing the performance video received in step S13 in the performance video table 321 (step S14). The display device control unit 31 moves the process to step S15 (described in FIG. 6).

Subsequently, the display device 3 executes a video display step (steps S15 to S18 and step S22) of displaying at least a portion of the performance video on the screen 34. Thereby, the display device 3 can display the performance video.

[Step S15: Determine whether a display instruction has been received]
The display device control section 31 executes the video display section 314 in cooperation with the display device storage section 32 and the display device input section 35, and receives display instructions from the audience using the display device 3 instructing the display of performance video. A process is performed to determine whether or not it has been executed (step S15). If received, the display device control unit 31 moves the process to step S16. If it has not been received, the display device control unit 31 moves the process to step S11 (described in FIG. 5) and repeats the process from step S11 to step S22.

Although this is not an essential aspect, if the performance video is a video shot by an omnidirectional camera, the display device 3 can accept an operation to specify the display magnification and angle of view of the display video D to be displayed on the screen 34 from the performance video. It is preferable to execute display condition specifying steps (steps S16 to S17). When the display device 3 executes the display condition specifying step, the audience can view any part of the performance video shot not only of the entire stage TS but also around the stage TS at a desired display magnification and/or angle of view. It can be displayed.

Therefore, by the display device 3 executing the display condition specifying step, the audience The user can specify the performer A to whom the benefit is to be given without making a mistake, and the benefit can be reliably given to the designated performer A. Furthermore, the audience can enjoy the performance by displaying the display image D at a display magnification and angle of view customized to their liking.

[Step S16: Determine whether the specified operation has been accepted]
The display device control section 31 executes the display condition specifying section 313 in cooperation with the display device storage section 32 and the display device input section 35, and determines the display magnification and viewing angle of the display image D to be displayed on the screen 34 from the performance image. A process of determining whether a designation operation has been received is performed (step S16). If it is accepted, the display device control unit 31 moves the process to step S17. If it has not been accepted, the display device control unit 31 moves the process to step S18.

The specification operation is not particularly limited as long as it specifies the display magnification and angle of view of the display image D. Specification operations include, for example, a pinch-out operation that specifies increasing the magnification of the displayed image D by touching the touch panel with two fingers and spreading them apart, and displaying by touching the touch panel with two fingers and narrowing them down. A pinch-in operation to specify a lower magnification of the image D, an operation to specify the display magnification and angle of view of the displayed image D using the wheel of the mouse, and a magnification specification area and/or an angle of view specification area displayed on the screen 34. Various operations for specifying the display magnification and angle of view of the display image D according to the prior art, such as an operation of specifying the display magnification and angle of view of the display image D using the above method, may be used.

Preferably, the designation operation includes an operation for changing the position of the display image D to be displayed on the screen 34 among the performance images. Thereby, the audience can display any position of the performance video on the screen 34. Thereby, the audience can more easily specify the performer A to whom benefits will be given.

[Step S17: Specify display magnification and angle of view]
The display device control section 31 executes the display condition specifying section 313 in cooperation with the display device storage section 32 and the display device storage section 32, and controls the display image D to be displayed on the screen 34 according to the specification operation received in step S16. A process of specifying the display magnification and angle of view is performed (step S17). The display device control unit 31 moves the process to step S18.

[Step S18: Display display image]
The display device control unit 31 executes the video display unit 314 in cooperation with the display device storage unit 32 and the display device input unit 35, and displays the display video D out of the performance videos received in step S13 on the screen 34. (Step S18). The display device control unit 31 moves the process to step S19.

The display device 3 is capable of granting profits to the performer A corresponding to the designated portion when the designated portion designated from the display video D being displayed on the screen 34 among the performance videos is one of one or more performers A. The profit granting step (step S19 to step S21) is executed. Thereby, the display device 3 can give benefits to the designated performer A.

[Step S19: Determine whether the specified portion has been specified]
The display device control unit 31 executes the profit giving unit 312 in cooperation with the display device storage unit 32 and the display device input unit 35, and performs a process of determining whether a designated portion has been designated from the display video D displayed in step S18. (Step S19). If specified, the display device control unit 31 moves the process to step S20. If it has not been specified, the display device control unit 31 moves the process to step S22.

Preferably, the profit granting step includes a process of determining whether the designated portion belongs to any of the performers A (step S20). This prevents the server 2 from executing the process of determining whether the designated portion belongs to any of the performers A. Thereby, even if the server 2 distributes performance images to a large number of display devices 3, the server 2 can be prevented from being subjected to an excessive processing load due to the determination process.

[Step S20: Determine whether the specified part belongs to any performer]
The display device control section 31 executes the profit giving section 312 in cooperation with the display device storage section 32 and the display device input section 35, and determines whether the specified part specified in step S19 belongs to any of the performers A. Processing is performed (step S20). If the specified portion is one of performer A, the display device control unit 31 moves the process to step S21. If the designated portion does not correspond to any of the performers A, the display device control unit 31 moves the process to step S22.

The process of determining whether the designated part belongs to performer A is not particularly limited, and may include, for example, a process of determining which performer A corresponds to the designated part using correspondence information, or a process of determining which performer A corresponds to the designated part using various types of image recognition. It may be a process of determining the performer A who performs the performance.

[Step S21: Give profit to the corresponding performer]
The display device control unit 31 executes the benefit granting unit 312 in cooperation with the display device storage unit 32 and the display device input unit 35, and performs a process of granting a benefit to the performer A corresponding to the specified portion specified in step S19. (Step S21). The display device control unit 31 moves the process to step S22.

It is preferable that the process of assigning a benefit includes a process of transmitting to the server 2 performer identification information (also referred to as "profit transmitted by the display device 3") that can identify the corresponding performer A and provide a benefit. Thereby, the server 2 can provide benefits to the performer A using the transmitted performer identification information.

The performer identification information is not particularly limited as long as it includes information that allows identification of the performer A who provides benefits. The performer identification information may be information including one or more of information regarding a portion of the video displayed on the display device 3 that includes the designated performer A, and information that allows the performer A to be identified.

If the performer identification information does not include information by which performer A can be identified, the process for determining whether a benefit has been received shall include a process for identifying performer A by using information that can identify performer A to whom the benefit is given. is preferred. The process of identifying the performer A is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, a process of identifying the performer A using correspondence information, a process of identifying the performer A using various types of image recognition, or the like.

Although it is not an essential aspect, it is preferable that the performer identification information includes information regarding the amount of profit. Since the performer specifying information includes information regarding the amount of profit, the audience can give profit to performer A according to the degree of emotion and the like.

The benefits granted are not particularly limited. The benefits granted may be profits in currencies that can be exchanged with various legal currencies, or profits in currencies that can be exchanged for any money, goods, etc. included in a specified group of objects, as exemplified by reward points, etc. good.

The benefit granted may include information evaluating the designated performer A, exemplified by the number of votes in a popularity contest. Thereby, the designated performer A can feel the evaluation from the audience through the information that evaluates the performer A.

The benefit to be granted may include information that increases the possibility that the predetermined right will be granted to performer A, such as the right to appear in a specific performance and/or a specific video. Examples of such information include information supporting that a predetermined right is granted to performer A, information evaluating performer A, and the like. Thereby, the designated performer A can feel the evaluation from the audience through the predetermined rights. Further, if the predetermined right is a right to perform, the audience can further enjoy the performance and/or video in which the specified performer A appears.

Although not an essential aspect, the process of granting benefits to the corresponding performer A may include a process of displaying video, images, audio, and/or text regarding the designated performer A. Thereby, the audience can confirm that the benefit will be given to the designated performer A through the displayed video, image, audio, and/or text. Also, the audience can enjoy viewing the displayed videos, images, sounds, and/or text.

Although not an essential aspect, the process of giving benefits to the corresponding performer A may include the process of giving a predetermined profit regarding the designated performer A to the audience. Examples of the predetermined benefit include items related to the designated performer A, points in the designated performer A's fan club, and the like. As a result, the audience can not only feel the excitement, but also enjoy the predetermined benefits related to performer A.

[Step S22: Determine whether to end display]
The display device control section 31 executes the video display section 314 in cooperation with the display device storage section 32 and the display device input section 35, and performs a process of determining whether to end the display on the screen 34 (step S22). If the display ends, the display device control unit 31 moves the process to step S11, and repeats the processes from step S11 to step S22. If the display is not finished, the display device control unit 31 moves the process to step S16.

[Purchase screen display step]
Although this is not an essential aspect, the display device control section 31 cooperates with the display device storage section 32, the display device communication section 33, the screen 34, and the display device input section 35 to display on the screen 34 a display that allows purchasing of products related to entertainment. Preferably, the purchase screen display step (not shown) is capable of instructing the display of a purchase screen. As a result, the audience can convey the impressions obtained from the performance to performer A and other people involved in the performance not only by giving profits but also by purchasing products related to the performance.

Preferably, the purchase screen display step includes a process of receiving the purchase screen transmitted from the server 2. Thereby, the audience can purchase products related to the performance via the server 2.

[Audience video transmission step]
Although this is not an essential aspect, if the performance video includes real-time video related to the performance, the display device 3 executes an audience video transmission step (not shown) of transmitting the real-time audience video shot by the audience to the server 2. It is preferable that it is possible. Thereby, the audience can enjoy interacting with performer A and others in real time. Also, the audience can give benefits to performer A in real-time interaction.

When the display device 3 executes the display processing of the flow described above, the audience can view the performance video received from the server 2 on the screen 34 of the display device 3, which is exemplified by, for example, a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, etc. Display image D can be displayed.

Then, the display device 3 executes the display processing of the flow described above, so that the audience can specify a specified portion corresponding to one or more performers A from the display image D being displayed on the screen 34, and Performer A can be given benefits such as "Ohire". Since the benefit is granted through the procedure of specifying a specified part corresponding to one of the performers A from the displayed display image D, the audience will not be able to identify the performer A even if the information that allows him to identify the performer A is not provided. Even if a performer A is desired to be given a benefit, it is possible to specify the performer A to whom the benefit is to be given without making a mistake, and to reliably grant a benefit such as "Ohire" to the designated performer A.

Therefore, by the display device 3 executing the display process of the flow described above, even if information that allows the performer A to be identified is not provided regarding the performer A shown in the distributed performance video, The audience can give benefits such as "Ohire" to the performer A.

<Example of use of performance video distribution system S>
Next, a usage example of the entertainment video distribution system S in this embodiment will be explained.

[Filming performance footage]
Photography staff, etc. requested by the organizer of the performance use a photographic device 1 equipped with an omnidirectional camera installed in the performance venue T where there is no permanent audience seating, to capture one or more scenes performed on the stage TS of the performance venue T. Photograph performer A. The filming staff or the like edits the shot video and stores the performance video including the shot video on the server 2.

FIG. 7 is a schematic plan view showing an example of a performance venue T in which a photographing device 1 including an omnidirectional camera is installed. In an example shown in FIG. 7, a photographing device 1 including an omnidirectional camera is installed at a position outside the stage TS and inside the performance venue T. Thereby, the photographing device 1 can photograph the performance venue T including not only the first performer A1 and the second performer A2 who perform on the stage TS of the performance venue T, but also the area around the stage TS.

[Identifies that you are a registered spectator]
A spectator using the display device 3 transmits information regarding the spectator to the server 2. The server 2 uses the transmitted information to determine whether the spectator in question is a registered spectator who has registered registered spectator information regarding the means of providing benefits.

[Instructing distribution of performance footage]
A spectator using the display device 3 instructs the server 2 via the display device 3 to distribute the performance video. The server 2 distributes the performance video to the display device 3. The display device 3 receives the distributed performance video and stores it in the performance video table 321.

[Instructs to display performance footage]
A spectator using the display device 3 instructs the display of the distributed performance video via the display device 3. The display device 3 displays at least a portion of the performance video on the screen 34.

[Specify the display magnification and angle of view of the displayed image]
A spectator using the display device 3 specifies the display magnification and angle of view of the display video D displayed on the screen 34. The display device 3 displays at least a portion of the performance video on the screen 34 at the specified display magnification and angle of view.

[Specify performer A to whom benefits will be granted]
The audience using the display device 3 specifies the performer A to whom benefits will be given by specifying the portion corresponding to the performer A from the display image D displayed on the screen 34. The display device 3 transmits to the server 2 performer specifying information that allows the performer A corresponding to the designated portion to be identified and given a benefit.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an example of how the audience specifies performer A using display video D. In the example shown in FIG. 8, a display image D, which is a part of a performance image taken of a first performer A1 standing on a stage TS and a second performer A2 standing on a balcony with stairs provided on the stage TS, is displayed on a display device. 3 is displayed on the screen 34. In the example shown in FIG. 8, the screen 34 has a touch panel that is at least a part of the elements that constitute the display device input section 35.

A spectator using the display device 3 uses a finger F to designate a designated portion P corresponding to the first performer A1. As a result, the display device 3 can provide performer identification information that can identify the performer A corresponding to the specified portion P and provide a benefit even if the first performer A1 and the second performer A2 cannot be identified due to costumes or the like. can be sent to server 2.

[Give benefits to designated performer A]
The server 2 receives the performer specifying information and grants a profit converted into a profit in a specific currency to the performer A specified by the performer specifying information.

[End display]
A spectator using the display device 3 instructs via the display device input section 35 to end the display of the performance video. The display device 3 finishes displaying the performance video.

According to the performance video distribution system S of this embodiment, the audience can display the display video D out of the performance video received from an external device on the screen 34 of the display device 3.

According to the performance video distribution system S of this embodiment, the audience specifies a designated portion P corresponding to one or more performers A from the display video D being displayed on the screen 34, and A can be given benefits such as "Ohire". Since the benefit is granted through the procedure of specifying a specified part corresponding to one of the performers A from the displayed display image D, the audience will not be able to identify the performer A even if the information that allows him to identify the performer A is not provided. Even if a performer A is desired to be given a benefit, it is possible to specify the performer A to whom the benefit is to be given without making a mistake, and to reliably grant a benefit such as "Ohire" to the designated performer A.

Therefore, according to the performance video distribution system S of the present embodiment, even if information that allows the performer A to be identified is not provided regarding the performer A shown in the distributed performance video, the audience can Benefits such as "Ohire" can be given to the performer A.

It should be noted that within the scope of the idea of the present invention, those skilled in the art will be able to come up with various changes and modifications, and it is understood that these changes and modifications also fall within the scope of the present invention. For example, a person skilled in the art may appropriately add, delete, or change the design of the above-mentioned embodiments, or may add, omit, or change the conditions of a process. It is within the scope of the present invention as long as it has the following.

S Performance video distribution system 1 Photography device 2 Server 21 Server control section 211 Distribution section 212 Profit allocation section 22 Server storage section 221 Performance table 23 Server communication section 3 Display device 31 Display device control section 311 Performance video reception section 312 Profit giving section 313 Display condition designation section 314 Video display section 32 Display device storage section 321 Performance video table 33 Display device communication section 34 Screen 35 Display device input section A Performer A1 First performer A2 Second performer D Display image F Finger N Network P Specified portion T Performance venue TS stage

Claims (1)

a video receiving unit capable of receiving images of one or more performers or athletes from an external device;
If a designated portion of the video that is currently being displayed on the screen is one of the one or more performers or athletes, a benefit can be given to the performer or the athlete corresponding to the designated portion. Profit giving department,
has
A display device in which correspondence information relating to correspondence between the performer and the video and the video are stored in association with each other, and a performer corresponding to a designated portion is determined using the correspondence information.