KR20210015379A - Method and server for sharing multimedia content - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method for sharing a multimedia content, which is executed in a multimedia content sharing server providing an instant message service. The method includes the steps of: (a) receiving a request to share music content from a first user terminal; (b) transmitting the sharing request to a second user terminal and receiving whether to accept the sharing request from the second user terminal; and (c) allowing the music content to be played simultaneously on the first user terminal and the second user terminal according to the acceptance or not. The present invention provides a real-time music and video content sharing platform which can be combined with an instant message service.

Description

Multimedia content sharing method and server {METHOD AND SERVER FOR SHARING MULTIMEDIA CONTENT}

The present technology relates to a multimedia content sharing technology, and more particularly, to a multimedia content sharing method and server for sharing multimedia content such as music or video with a counterpart during execution of an instant message service.

With the development of Internet technology, various services are provided through devices that can access a network such as a smartphone, a tablet PC, or a smart TV. Various communication services such as voice calls, video calls, text chats, or voice chats are provided, and in particular, instant message services that do not charge a separate fee using a wireless LAN are actively used by users. Here, an instant message means that both users install the same program on a PC or smartphone to exchange texts, photos, and files. Mobile messenger, PC messenger, or mobile messenger is a way to send and receive instant messages. As smartphones become popular, mobile messengers are widely used these days. Mobile messengers include, for example, messengers such as KakaoTalk, Line, WhatApp, and Wechat.

According to the 2018 Internet Usage Survey Report, communication accounts for 94.8% of the Internet as the main purpose of use, and the rate of instant messenger usage using mobile devices reaches 95.9%, and functions frequently used in instant messengers include conversation, photos/videos/schedule. /File sharing, voice and video calls, etc. In other words, since most of the users who use smartphones communicate with the other party using the instant messenger, there is a demand for a service capable of sharing emotions with the conversation partner rather than sharing only a conversation or file through the instant messenger.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2004-0079386 Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2012-0111859

An object of the present invention is to provide a platform for sharing real-time music and video content that can be combined with an instant message service.

It is an object of the present invention to listen to music at the same time and communicate with a person chatting through an instant message service rather than a simple sound source sharing currently commercialized, and to simultaneously view a video with the other party through interlocking with a VR device or other video output device. It is to provide a multimedia content sharing method and server that allow music and video content to be shared between both users.

A first aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object is, in a multimedia content sharing method performed in a multimedia content sharing server providing an instant message service, (a) receiving a music content sharing request from a first user terminal Step, (b) transmitting the sharing request to a second user terminal, and receiving whether or not to accept the sharing request from the second user terminal, and (c) with the first user terminal according to the acceptance And allowing the music content to be simultaneously played on a second user terminal.

Preferably, the step (a) comprises: (a-1) selecting a music content sharing function by the first user terminal on an instant message service screen in which the first user terminal and the second user terminal participate , (a-2) providing a music content list previously stored in the first user terminal or a music content list pre-registered in the multimedia content server to the first user terminal, (a-3) the first user Selecting at least one music content by the terminal, and (a-4) receiving a sharing request for the second user terminal as a sharing target together with information on the selected music content.

Preferably, the step (a-3) includes the step of selecting the music content previously stored in the first user terminal by the first user terminal, and the step (a-4) includes the first user terminal And receiving a file of the selected music content from.

Preferably, the step (c), when receiving the acceptance of the sharing request from the second user terminal in the step (b), the music content file received from the first user terminal to the second user terminal Transmitting to, temporarily storing the music content file in the second user terminal, and when the temporary storage is completed, the music content file is simultaneously played back in the first user terminal and the second user terminal Including the step of, wherein the music content file may be played through an application installed in each of the first user terminal and the second user terminal capable of executing the music content file.

Preferably, the step (a-3) may include selecting the music content previously registered in the multimedia content sharing server by the first user terminal.

Preferably, the step (c), when receiving the acceptance of the sharing request from the second user terminal in the step (b), based on the information on the received music content, among the previously registered music contents Extracting the selected music content, and simultaneously transmitting the extracted music content to the first user terminal and the second user terminal in a streaming method, wherein the music content transmitted in the streaming method is the first user terminal And an application that interlocks with the multimedia content sharing server installed in the second user terminal.

Preferably, (d) receiving a request for sharing video content from the first user terminal, (e) transmitting the sharing request to the second user terminal, and accepting the sharing request from the second user terminal Receiving whether or not, and (f) providing video content to the first user terminal or the second user terminal according to the acceptance.

Preferably, the step (d) comprises: selecting a video content sharing function by the first user terminal on an instant message service screen in which the first user terminal and the second user terminal participate, the multimedia content sharing server Providing the type and type of video content that can be provided to a first user terminal, setting the type and type of video content by the first user terminal, and setting the type and type of the video content It may include the step of receiving a sharing request for making the second user terminal a sharing target together with the information.

Preferably, the step (f), when receiving the acceptance of the sharing request from the second user terminal in the step (e), processing the video content according to the setting information for the type and type of the video content. And simultaneously transmitting the processed video content to the first user terminal and the second user terminal in a streaming manner.

Preferably, the processing of the video content includes character setting information received from the first user terminal or the second user terminal upon acceptance of the sharing request and request, if the setting information includes user characterization. Generating a character representing a user of the first user terminal and the second user terminal, and synthesizing the generated character into video content, wherein the first user terminal and the second user terminal When motion information is received in real time, video content may be processed by applying the information about the user's motion to a character.

Preferably, the step (f) is, when there is a separate video output device connected to the first user terminal or the second user terminal, the first user terminal and the second user terminal upon acceptance of the sharing request and request. And transmitting the video content according to the video output device information set by.

Preferably, in the step (f), in the case of receiving a non-acceptance of the sharing request from the second user terminal in step (e), the video content is processed according to the setting information for the type and type of the video content. And transmitting the processed video content to the first user terminal in a streaming manner, wherein the processed video content may be provided to the first user terminal only during playback of the music content.

A second aspect of the present invention for achieving the above object is, in a multimedia content sharing server providing an instant message service, receiving a request for sharing music content from a first user terminal, and sending the request for sharing to a second user terminal. And a music content sharing unit configured to transmit, receive from the second user terminal whether or not to accept the sharing request, and to simultaneously play the music content on the first and second user terminals according to the acceptance. .

Preferably, receiving a request for sharing video content from the first user terminal, transmitting the sharing request to the second user terminal, receiving acceptance of the sharing request from the second user terminal, and accepting It may further include a video content sharing unit for providing video content to the first user terminal or the second user terminal according to whether or not.

As described above, according to the present invention, by listening to music and communicating with the other party who is chatting through the instant message service at the same time, and by viewing the video at the same time with the other party, not only the auditory part but also the visual part is added, and finally, the emotion between both users There is an effect that you can share.

1 is a block diagram of a multimedia content sharing system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a block diagram of a multimedia content sharing server according to an embodiment.
3 and 4 are flowcharts illustrating a method of sharing multimedia content according to an exemplary embodiment.

Hereinafter, the advantages and features of the present invention, and a method of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described later in detail together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but will be implemented in various forms different from each other, and only these embodiments make the disclosure of the present invention complete, and common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to completely inform the scope of the invention to those who have it, and the invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. The same reference numerals refer to the same components throughout the specification. "And/or" includes each and every combination of one or more of the recited items.

Although the first, second, etc. are used to describe various elements, components and/or sections, of course, these elements, components and/or sections are not limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element, component or section from another element, component or section. Therefore, it goes without saying that the first element, the first element, or the first section mentioned below may be a second element, a second element, or a second section within the spirit of the present invention.

In addition, in each step, the identification code (for example, a, b, c, etc.) is used for convenience of explanation, and the identification code does not describe the order of each step, and each step is clearly specified in context. Unless the order is specified, it may occur differently from the order specified. That is, each of the steps may occur in the same order as specified, may be performed substantially simultaneously, or may be performed in the reverse order.

The terms used in the present specification are for describing exemplary embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. In this specification, the singular form also includes the plural form unless specifically stated in the phrase. As used in the specification, “comprises” and/or “comprising” refers to the recited component, step, operation and/or element being one or more other elements, steps, operations and/or the presence of elements. Or does not exclude additions.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used in the present specification may be used as meanings that can be commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs. In addition, terms defined in a commonly used dictionary are not interpreted ideally or excessively unless explicitly defined specifically.

In addition, when it is determined that detailed descriptions of known functions or configurations may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted. In addition, terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in an embodiment of the present invention, which may vary according to the intention or custom of users or operators. Therefore, the definition should be made based on the contents throughout this specification.

1 is a block diagram of a multimedia content sharing system according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the multimedia content sharing system 100 includes a multimedia content sharing server 110, a first user terminal 120, and a second user terminal 130. Here, the multimedia content sharing server 110, the first user terminal 120, and the second user terminal 130 are connected through a mutual network.

The multimedia content sharing server 110 (hereinafter referred to as'sharing server') provides an instant message service between the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130, and a multimedia content sharing service on the instant message service. Provides. Preferably, the sharing server 110 transmits music to the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130 according to a multimedia content sharing request received from the first user terminal 120 or the second user terminal 130. , Or providing multimedia content such as an image or supporting a service to be shared between the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130 to perform a multimedia content sharing method. Here, only music content and video content have been exemplified as multimedia content, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130 are devices connected to the sharing server 110 to transmit and receive data for performing a multimedia content sharing method. Preferably, the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130 may install and execute an application or program for performing an instant message service and a multimedia content sharing method provided by the sharing server 110, and the following The operation described in may be performed through a corresponding application or program. The first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130 may have user interfaces to control input/output of data. For example, the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130 access the sharing server 110 through a network to perform all kinds of wired/wireless communication capable of performing operations required to perform the multimedia content sharing method. As a device, it is based on an open operating system that allows users to freely use and delete various application programs desired by the user, and has a central processing unit, a memory device, and a personal digital assistant (PDA). ), or a computing device such as a tablet PC.

Preferably, although the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130 are shown in FIG. 1, the number of user terminals connected to the shared server 110 is not limited, and three or more user terminals are Even when participating in the instant message service, the multimedia content sharing method described below may be applied in the same manner.

In one embodiment, although not shown in FIG. 1, the first user terminal 120 or the second user terminal 130 may be connected to separate audio or video output devices through a network, respectively. For example, the first user terminal 120 or the second user terminal 130 may be connected to a Bluetooth speaker, a VR device, or a smart TV, and music or video content shared according to the present invention is connected to each user terminal. It may be output through a separate audio output device or an image output device.

2 is a block diagram of a multimedia content sharing server according to an embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 2, the sharing server 110 includes a music content management unit 111, an image content management unit 112, a music content sharing unit 113, a video content sharing unit 114, and a control unit 115. . Here, the control unit 115 controls the operation of the music content management unit 111, the video content management unit 112, the music content sharing unit 113, and the video content sharing unit 114 and data flow.

The music content management unit 111 manages overall matters on music content registered in the sharing server 110. Preferably, the music content management unit 111 may periodically receive music content from an external server that provides music content to update the music content, and is registered in the sharing server 110 at the request of a specific user terminal. When music content is shared, information on the usage history of the music content can be managed.

The video content management unit 112 manages overall information on video content registered in the sharing server 110. Preferably, the video content management unit 112 may periodically update the video content and manage the video content by classifying it by type and type. For example, the video content management unit 112 classifies video content into 2D and 3D images, categorizes them by topic (eg, nature, life, leisure, etc.), or by resolution, and images belonging to each classification. You can manage the type of content. In addition, the video content management unit 112 stores user character information set by a specific user terminal, and later, when the same user terminal accesses the sharing server 110 and requests video content reflecting the user character, the previously stored character Information can be used. In addition, when the video content registered in the sharing server 110 is shared in response to a request from a specific user terminal, the video content management unit 112 may manage information on the usage details of the video content.

Preferably, the music content and video content managed through the music content management unit 111 and the video content management unit 112 are stored in a storage device inside the sharing server 110 or a separate database connected to the sharing server 110 is used. It can be stored and managed through.

The multimedia content sharing method performed by the music content sharing unit 113 and the video content sharing unit 114 using music and video content managed through the music content management unit 111 and the video content management unit 112 is described below. This will be described with reference to 3 and 4.

3 and 4 are flowcharts illustrating a method of sharing multimedia content according to an exemplary embodiment.

Here, FIG. 3 illustrates a method of sharing music content performed through the music content sharing unit 113, and FIG. 4 illustrates a method of sharing video content performed through the video content sharing unit 114.

First, the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130 are in a state in which the application or program is downloaded and installed in order to execute the instant message service provided by the sharing server 110. It is assumed that they are already participating in the same instant message service to communicate with each other, or to participate in the same instant message service to implement the multimedia content sharing method.

Referring to FIG. 3, the music content sharing unit 113 receives a request to share music content from the first user terminal 120 (step S310). More specifically, the user of the first user terminal 120 selects a music content sharing function on the instant message service screen in which the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130 participate. For example, an icon for sharing multimedia content may be added to the instant message service screen. When the music content sharing function is selected, a list of music contents previously stored in the first user terminal 120 or a list of music contents managed through the music contents management unit 111 of the sharing server 110 is displayed in the first user terminal ( 120) is displayed on the instant message service screen. Alternatively, a search window for searching for specific music content from the list may be displayed. Then, the user of the first user terminal 120 selects at least one music content from the output list, and information on the selected music content is transmitted from the first user terminal 120 to the sharing server 110.

The music content sharing unit 113 transmits the sharing request received in step S310 to the second user terminal 130, and receives whether or not to accept the sharing request from the second user terminal 130 (step S320). Preferably, while the sharing request is transmitted to the second user terminal 130 to receive acceptance, the music content sharing unit 113 waits for the first user terminal 120 to receive the acceptance of the sharing request, and A screen indicating that there is a presence can be displayed.

The music content sharing unit 113 allows the music content to be simultaneously played on the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130 according to the acceptance received in step S320 (step S330). When the second user terminal 130 receives a non-acceptance as to whether or not to accept the sharing request in step S320, the music content sharing unit 113 terminates the music sharing request, and in step S320, the second user terminal 130 ), the music content sharing unit 113 between the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130 as described in each of the embodiments below. Perform an operation to share music content.

Hereinafter, in step S310, when the music content previously stored in the first user terminal 120 is selected by the first user terminal 120 (Example 1) and the music content previously registered in the sharing server 110 is selected. The operation performed in the case (Embodiment 2) will be described in more detail.

Example 1.

When the music content previously stored in the first user terminal 120 is selected by the first user terminal 120 in step S310, the music content sharing unit 113 stores the file of the music content selected from the first user terminal 120. Receive.

When receiving the acceptance of the sharing request from the second user terminal 130 in step S320, the music content sharing unit 113 in step S330 transfers the music content file received from the first user terminal 120 to the second user. It is transmitted to the terminal 130, and the music content file is temporarily stored in the second user terminal 130. When temporary storage in the second user terminal 130 is completed, the music content file is simultaneously played back in the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130. Here, the music content file may be played through an application or program capable of executing the music content file, and even if the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130 use different applications or programs Regardless of this, music content files can be played.

Preferably, when music content sharing between the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130 is ended due to the completion of the music content file playback, the music content file temporarily stored in the second user terminal 130 Can be automatically deleted.

Example 2.

In step S310, when the music content previously registered in the sharing server 110 is selected by the first user terminal 120, the music content sharing unit 113 receives information on the selected music content.

Then, when receiving acceptance of the music content sharing request from the second user terminal 120 in step S320, the music content sharing unit 113 in step S330 based on the information on the music content received in step S310 The music content selected by the first user terminal 120 is extracted from the music content registered and managed through the music content management unit 111. The music content sharing unit 113 simultaneously transmits the extracted music content to the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130 in a streaming method. Here, a technique for simultaneously transmitting music content to the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130 in a streaming method may be applied in various ways to conventional techniques.

Preferably, the music content transmitted by the streaming method from the music content sharing unit 113 may be played through a specific application or program linked with the sharing server 110, and the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal When all 130 have installed the corresponding application or program, sharing of music content may be normally performed. Otherwise, the request for sharing music content is terminated.

In one embodiment, a separate sound output device is connected to the first user terminal 120 or the second user terminal 130, and the first user terminal 120 or the second user terminal 130 in step S310 or S320 ), when a setting for a playback device of music shared through a user of) is received, the music content sharing unit 113 may cause the music content to be output to the corresponding sound output device. For example, the first user terminal 120 may set a Bluetooth speaker connected to the first user terminal 120 as a music content playback device when requesting to share music content in step S310, and the second user terminal 130 When transmitting whether or not to accept the music content sharing request in step S320, the smart TV connected to the second user terminal 130 may be set as a music content playback device.

Preferably, even if the music content is being shared between the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130, the first user terminal 120 or the second user terminal 130 Progress can be paused, interrupted, or terminated. In addition, when the sharing of the music content is completed, the first user terminal 120 or the second user terminal 130 may request repetition of the sharing of the music content, and in this case, the other user, as described above, After receiving acceptance from the terminal, the sharing of music content may be repeated.

Referring to FIG. 4, the video content sharing unit 114 receives a request to share video content from the first user terminal 120 (step S410). Here, it is described that the first user terminal 120 makes a request to share video content, but the following description may be applied equally to the case where the second user terminal 130 requests to share video content.

More specifically, when the user of the first user terminal 120 selects the video content sharing function on the instant message service screen in which the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130 participate, the sharing server ( The types and types of video content that can be provided by 110) are provided to the first user terminal 120. Preferably, the video content sharing unit 114 provides the video content registered and managed through the video content management unit 112 in the form of a list on the first user terminal 120 or the first user terminal 120 by type and type. It can provide a screen to search for and view the desired video content. Here, if the sharing of the music content is in progress when the video content sharing request function is selected, the video content sharing unit 114 uses the video content related to the shared music content as a recommended video. ) Can be provided. When the type and type of video content is set by the first user terminal 120, a sharing request is transmitted to the video content sharing unit 114 together with setting information on the type and type of the video content. Such a request for sharing video content may be performed even when the music content is being shared between the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130, and the video content is shared regardless of the sharing of music content. Only can be performed.

The video content sharing unit 114 transmits the sharing request received in step S410 to the second user terminal 130 and receives whether or not to accept the sharing request from the second user terminal 130 (step S420). Here, as in step S320, a screen notifying that reception of acceptance of acceptance from the second user terminal 130 is waiting may be provided to the first user terminal 120 as in step S320.

The video content sharing unit 114 provides video content to the first user terminal 120 or the second user terminal 130 according to whether or not to accept received in step S420.

In one embodiment, when receiving the acceptance of the sharing request from the second user terminal 130 in step S420, the video content sharing unit 114 is the setting information on the type and type of the video content received in step S410. Accordingly, the image content may be processed, and the processed image content may be simultaneously transmitted to the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130 in a streaming manner.

Preferably, if the user characterization is included in the setting information on the type and type of the video content, the video content sharing unit 114 is the first user terminal 120 or the second user terminal 130 in step S410 or S420. A character representing the user of the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130 is generated based on the character setting information received from the first user terminal 120 and the generated character is synthesized into video content, and the first user terminal 120 And may be provided to the second user terminal 130. That is, the first user terminal 120 may transmit character setting information to the video content sharing unit 114 when requesting to share video content, and the second user terminal 130 may transmit character setting information to the video content sharing request. The setting information may be transmitted to the video content sharing unit 114. However, the user terminal requesting the user characterization along with the video content sharing request must transmit the character setting information to the video content sharing unit 114, but the user terminal receiving the video content sharing request must transmit the character setting information. If the character setting information can be selectively transmitted, and if the character setting information is not transmitted, the video content sharing unit 114 creates an arbitrary character when the character information associated with the user terminal does not exist in the video content management unit 112 Can be synthesized.

In addition, when data on a user's movement is transmitted in real time through an image photographing device (eg, a camera) provided in the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130, the video content sharing unit The first user terminal 120 and the second user by processing the image content in real time so that the character within the image content reflects the user's movement by setting the movement of the character based on the movement information of the corresponding user. It can be provided to the terminal 130.

In another embodiment, in the case of receiving non-acceptance of the sharing request from the second user terminal 130 in step S420, the video content sharing unit 114 processes the video content in the same manner as described above, It can be transmitted only to the first user terminal 120 in a streaming method. Here, the video content may be provided to the first user terminal 120 only during playback of the music content. If step S410 is performed when the sharing of music content is not in progress, and an unacceptance is received from the second user terminal 130 in step S420, the request for sharing video content is terminated.

In one embodiment, if there is a separate video output device connected to the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130, the video content sharing unit 114 in step S410 or S4220, the first user terminal ( 120) Or the video content may be transmitted according to the video output device information set by the second user terminal 130. For example, the first user terminal 120 may set a VR device connected to the first user terminal 120 as a video content output device when requesting to share video content in step S410, and the second user terminal 130 When transmitting whether or not to accept the video content sharing request in step S420, the smart TV connected to the second user terminal 130 may be set as the video content output device. Preferably, if the types of images that can be output by the image output device set through the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130 are different (for example, 2D and 3D, or resolution), the image The content sharing unit 114 may process the video content suitable for each video output device in step S430 and provide it to the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130.

Preferably, the progress of the sharing of the video content by the first user terminal 120 or the second user terminal 130 may be paused, stopped, or terminated, and when the sharing of the video content is completed, the first user terminal The repetition of sharing the video content may be requested by 120 or the second user terminal 130. In this case, as described above, after receiving acceptance from the other user terminal, the sharing of the video content may be repeatedly performed. In addition, when sharing of music content and video content is performed at the same time, when sharing of any one content is terminated, sharing of the remaining content is paused, and the first user terminal 120 and the second user terminal 130 In response to the request and acceptance of, only the sharing of the paused content continues, or the sharing of the terminated content is repeated, so that the sharing of music and video content may be performed again, or the sharing of the content may be terminated.

The multimedia content sharing method described above with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 describes a case in which a user requests to share music content and then requests to share video content, but the user only shares any one of music and video content. After making a request or requesting to share video content, you can request to share music content, and there is no limit to this order. In addition, even if the type and order of the content requested for sharing are changed, the application of the multimedia content sharing method described above is such that it can be easily performed by a person skilled in the art.

Meanwhile, the method for sharing multimedia content according to an embodiment of the present invention may be implemented as a computer-readable code on a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium includes all types of recording devices that store data that can be read by a computer system.

For example, computer-readable recording media include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, hard disk, floppy disk, removable storage device, and non-volatile memory. And optical data storage devices.

In addition, the computer-readable recording medium can be distributed to a computer system connected through a computer communication network, and stored and executed as code that can be read in a distributed manner.

Although preferred embodiments of the multimedia content sharing method and server according to the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications are made within the scope of the claims, the detailed description of the invention, and the accompanying drawings. It is possible and this also belongs to the invention.

100: multimedia content sharing system
110: multimedia content sharing server
111: music content management unit
112: video content management unit
113: music content sharing unit
114: video content sharing unit
115: control unit
120: first user terminal
130: second user terminal

Claims (14)

In the multimedia content sharing method performed in a multimedia content sharing server providing an instant message service,
(a) receiving a request for sharing music content from a first user terminal;
(b) transmitting the sharing request to a second user terminal, and receiving whether or not to accept the sharing request from the second user terminal; And
(c) allowing the music content to be simultaneously played on the first user terminal and the second user terminal according to whether or not to accept the multimedia content.
The method of claim 1, wherein step (a),
(a-1) selecting a music content sharing function by the first user terminal on an instant message service screen in which the first user terminal and the second user terminal participate;
(a-2) providing a music content list pre-stored in the first user terminal or a music content list pre-registered in the multimedia content server to the first user terminal;
(a-3) selecting at least one music content by the first user terminal; And
(a-4) receiving a sharing request for the second user terminal as a sharing target together with information on the selected music content.
The method of claim 2,
The step (a-3) includes the step of selecting music content previously stored in the first user terminal by the first user terminal,
The step (a-4) includes receiving a file of the selected music content from the first user terminal.
The method of claim 3, wherein step (c),
Transmitting the music content file received from the first user terminal to the second user terminal when receiving acceptance of the sharing request from the second user terminal in step (b);
Temporarily storing the music content file in the second user terminal; And
When the temporary storage is completed, the music content file comprises the step of simultaneously playing back in the first user terminal and the second user terminal,
The music content file is reproduced through an application installed in each of the first user terminal and the second user terminal capable of executing the music content file.
The method of claim 2,
The step (a-3) includes selecting, by the first user terminal, music content previously registered in the multimedia content sharing server.
The method of claim 5, wherein step (c),
Extracting the selected music content from among pre-registered music content based on the information on the received music content when receiving acceptance of the sharing request from the second user terminal in step (b);
Including the step of simultaneously transmitting the extracted music content to the first user terminal and the second user terminal in a streaming method,
The music content transmitted through the streaming method is played back through an application that interlocks with the multimedia content sharing server installed in the first user terminal and the second user terminal.
The method of claim 1,
(d) receiving a request for sharing video content from the first user terminal;
(e) transmitting the sharing request to the second user terminal, and receiving whether to accept the sharing request from the second user terminal; And
(f) providing video content to the first user terminal or the second user terminal according to whether or not to accept the multimedia content sharing method.
The method of claim 7, wherein step (d),
Selecting a video content sharing function by the first user terminal on an instant message service screen in which the first user terminal and the second user terminal participate;
Providing the type and type of video content that the multimedia content sharing server can provide to a first user terminal;
Setting the type and type of video content by the first user terminal; And
And receiving a sharing request for the second user terminal as a sharing target together with setting information on the type and type of the video content.
The method of claim 8, wherein step (f),
Processing the video content according to the setting information on the type and type of the video content when receiving the acceptance of the sharing request from the second user terminal in step (e); And
And simultaneously transmitting the processed video content to the first user terminal and the second user terminal in a streaming method.
The method of claim 9, wherein the processing of the video content comprises:
When the user characterization is included in the setting information, when the sharing request and the request is accepted, based on the character setting information received from the first user terminal or the second user terminal, Creating a character representing a user; And
Including the step of synthesizing the generated character into video content,
When information about a user's movement is received from the first user terminal and the second user terminal in real time, the information on the user's movement is applied to a character so that the video content is processed. .
The method of claim 7, wherein step (f),
When there is a separate video output device connected to the first user terminal or the second user terminal, when the sharing request and request is accepted, the video output device information set by the first user terminal and the second user terminal A method of sharing multimedia content, comprising the step of transmitting video content.
The method of claim 8, wherein step (f),
Processing the video content according to the setting information on the type and type of the video content when the second user terminal does not accept the request for sharing in step (e); And
Including the step of transmitting the processed video content to the first user terminal in a streaming method,
The processed video content is provided to the first user terminal only during playback of the music content.
In the multimedia content sharing server providing an instant message service,
Receives a request for sharing music content from a first user terminal, transmits the sharing request to a second user terminal, receives whether or not to accept the sharing request from the second user terminal, and receives the A multimedia content sharing server including a music content sharing unit for simultaneously playing the music content on a user terminal and a second user terminal.
The method of claim 13,
Receiving a request for sharing video content from the first user terminal, transmitting the sharing request to the second user terminal, receiving whether or not to accept the sharing request from the second user terminal, and depending on the acceptance And a video content sharing unit for providing video content to the first user terminal or the second user terminal.

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