WO2020184704A1 - Information processing system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention addresses the problem of providing a method by which a user viewing pages of an electronic book can easily access information pertaining to everything in the pages of the electronic book.　An associated information management unit 101 associates, with an object J included on a prescribed page constituting the electronic book, associated information for providing object information to a user U, and manages the associated information. An image presentation control unit 102 performs control so that a prescribed page is presented to the user U. When the object J is designated by an operation performed by the user U, a designation acceptance unit 103 accepts the designation. An acquisition unit 104 acquires associated information for the designated object J. A provider unit 105 performs control so that object information is provided to the user U according to the acquired associated information.

Description

Information processing system

The present invention relates to an information processing device system.

Conventionally, there has been a technique of providing a link area on a page of an electronic book, accepting an operation on the link area, and displaying predetermined information. For example, when an operation is performed on an icon (link area) such as "Go to ticket reservation" on the page of an electronic book (travel guidebook), there is a technology to display a UI dedicated to ticket reservation as a link destination. It exists (see Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5537724

However, in the prior art including Patent Document 1, the user is browsing a page of an electronic book (for example, a travel guidebook of Cited Document 1) only at a limited timing, that is, predetermined information about an object (for example, Cited Document 1). You cannot get the UI for ticket reservation).
However, there are many users who request to acquire predetermined information about the object contained in the e-book at a timing different from that during browsing of the e-book page, for example, after the end of browsing the e-book. Exists.
Conventional techniques including Patent Document 1 have not been able to sufficiently meet such demands.

The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and an object of the present invention is to enable a user to easily obtain predetermined information about an object appearing on a page of an electronic book at an arbitrary timing.

In order to achieve the above object, the information processing system of one aspect of the present invention is
A management means for associating information for providing predetermined information to a user with an object included in the predetermined page among a plurality of pages constituting an electronic book and managing the information as the associated information.
A presentation control means that executes control for presenting the predetermined page including the object to the user, and
When a designation is made for the object based on the first operation by the user on which the predetermined page is presented, the first reception means for accepting the designation and
An acquisition means for acquiring the association information managed by being associated with the object for which the designation has been accepted, and
A provision control means that executes control to provide the predetermined information to the user based on the association information acquired by the acquisition means.
To be equipped.

According to the present invention, a user can easily acquire predetermined information about an object appearing on a page of an electronic book at an arbitrary timing.

It is a figure which shows the outline of an example of the service which can be realized by the information processing system of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flow chart which shows the flow of the service of the example of FIG. It is a figure which shows the screen transition of the user terminal used for the service of the example of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of using the service of the example of FIG. 1 from the feed of SNS. It is a figure which shows the structure of the information processing system of one Embodiment of this invention to which the service of the example of FIG. 1 can be applied. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the hardware configuration of a server in the information processing system of FIG. It is a functional block diagram which shows an example of the functional configuration for executing the association information provision processing, the PDF creation support processing, and the route generation processing among the functional configurations of the server of FIG. It is an image diagram which shows the specific example of the animation which shows that the association information of an object was saved in the TIG stock. It is an image diagram which shows the specific example of the animation which shows that the association information of an object was saved in the TIG stock. It is a figure which shows the specific example of a page turning operation. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the PDF creation support service among the services which can be provided by this service. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the map routing service among the services which can be provided by this service. It is a figure which shows the specific example of the moving image displayed on the predetermined page of an electronic book.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

First, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, the outline of this service to which the information processing system of FIG. 5 described later is applied will be described.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of an example of a service (hereinafter, referred to as “the service”) that can be realized by the information processing system according to the embodiment of the present invention.

This service is an example of a service provided by a service provider (not shown), and is a service that enables an electronic book to be viewed on a terminal such as a user's smartphone (user terminal 1 such as FIG. 4 described later). is there.
In this service, it is assumed that electronic books are transferred or rented to users. Further, in the present embodiment, a website browsing function (hereinafter, also referred to as “feed”) provided in the application software (hereinafter, referred to as “SNS application”) of the SNS (Social Networking Service) pre-installed on the user's terminal. ) Shall be viewed.
However, the method of browsing the electronic book is not particularly limited, and for example, the method of browsing the electronic book by the browser function may be adopted, or the dedicated application software for browsing the electronic book (hereinafter, "dedicated application"). You may adopt the method of browsing the electronic book by using).

In FIG. 1, for example, an image D showing a predetermined page of an electronic book of a Hawaii travel guidebook is drawn. This image D is displayed on the user's terminal. That is, the user can browse a predetermined page of the electronic book by visually recognizing the image D displayed on the terminal.
Image D shows objects such as a plurality of photographs showing the state of Waikiki Beach as tourist information on Hawaii.
Here, the "object" includes a region such as an image or a character originally included as a subject in the image D, an image (still image or a moving image) displayed superimposed on the image D, and the like.

Specifically, for example, the image D includes an object J1 indicating the characters “WAIKIKI BEACH Waikiki Beach”.
In addition, in image D, objects J2 to show each of a female talent (person), clothes (commodity) of a female talent, a hotel (facility), a palm tree (animals and plants), the sea (natural object), and a bronze statue (manufactured product). Each of J7 is included.
Here, when it is not necessary to individually distinguish various objects such as objects J1 to J7, these are collectively referred to as "object J".

Note that the image D can include a video playback player configured as all or part of the page or a video playback player superimposed on the page as the object J8. However, in the following, unless otherwise specified, the object J refers to an object to which the linking information described later is linked, and does not include an object to which the linking information is not linked (for example, the object J8). ..

In this service, when the user is browsing a predetermined page and notices the object J included in the predetermined page, the user obtains the predetermined information (hereinafter referred to as "object information") regarding the object J at an arbitrary timing. You can get it. Here, the arbitrary timing means not only the timing of browsing the predetermined page, but also the timing of browsing a page other than the predetermined page, or after the end of browsing the electronic book itself.

The "object information" includes all information related to the object J, but in this service, it is assumed that the information cannot be seen from the electronic book itself (information obtained from others).
For example, the object information of the object J1 indicating the characters "WAIKIKI BEACH Waikiki Beach" includes tourist information of Waikiki Beach and the like.
Further, for example, the object information of the object J2 indicating a female talent (person) includes information on the female talent, specifically, for example, a name (stage name), a production office to which the object belongs, a public profile, and the like. ..
Further, for example, the object information of the object J3 indicating the clothes (product) of the female talent includes information on the clothes, specifically, for example, a brand name, a product name, and a store (EC (Electronic Commerce) site) where the item can be purchased. ) Etc. are included.
Further, for example, the object information of the object J4 indicating a facility (for example, a hotel) includes information about the hotel, specifically, for example, a hotel name, an address, a means of transportation, an accommodation plan, and the like.

Specifically, in this service, in an electronic book, information for providing the object information to the user is associated and managed for each one or more objects J that can be specified by the user.
The information associated with the object J in this way and for providing the object information to the user is hereinafter referred to as "association information".

The "association information" includes all information for providing object information to the user.
For example, as the linking information of the object J1 indicating the characters of "WAIKIKI BEACH Waikiki Beach", the URL (Uniform Resource Locator) of the web page on which the tourist information (object information) of Waikiki Beach is posted can be adopted.
Further, for example, as the linking information of the object J2 indicating the female talent (person), the information about the female talent, specifically, for example, the name (stage name), the production office to which the object belongs, the public profile, etc. (object information). ) Can be adopted as the URL of the web page on which it is posted.
Further, for example, as the linking information of the object J3 indicating the clothes (product) of the female talent, information on the clothes, specifically, for example, a brand name, a product name, a store where the product can be purchased, etc. (object information) are posted. The URL of the web page can be adopted. Specifically, for example, the URL of the EC site that sells the clothes (commodities) can be adopted as the linking information of the object J3.
Further, for example, as the object information of the object J4 indicating the facility (for example, a hotel), the URL of the web page on which the information about the hotel, specifically, for example, the hotel name, the address, the means of transportation, the accommodation plan, etc. is posted is used. Can be adopted. Specifically, for example, the URL of the homepage of the facility (for example, a hotel) itself, the URL of an accommodation reservation site where reservations for the facility (for example, a hotel) can be made, and the like can be adopted as the linking information of the object J4. Is.

Furthermore, adopting a URL as "association information" is only an example.
For example, various keywords related to the object J can be adopted as the association information. In this case, the user's terminal, server, or the like can perform a search on a predetermined search website using the keyword, and provide the search result to the user as object information.

Further, the number of linked information linked to one object J is not limited to one, and may be plural.
For example, a URL that is legitimate in this service can be adopted as the first link information. In addition to the URL, a URL separately extracted by this service (for example, automatically recommended and displayed) can be adopted as the second linking information. Then, the user may be able to select a desired one of the first association information and the second association information by operating the terminal. In this case, the web site existing at the selected URL is provided to the user as the object information of the object J.
In other words, the object information provided to the user for one object J is not limited to one, and may be plural.

The user can receive the object information of the object J by performing an operation on the terminal using the association information associated with the predetermined object J.
For example, when the linked information is a URL, the operation of using the linked information is an operation of instructing to access the URL. In this case, by displaying the web site existing at the URL on the user's terminal, the object information posted on the web site is provided to the user.
Here, the service provider (not shown) counts the number of accesses when the URL is accessed by the user's operation using the URL when the link information is a URL. Then, various billing settings may be made according to the number of accesses.

Here, the timing of the operation using the association information associated with the predetermined object J is not particularly limited to the time when the predetermined page including the object J is being browsed, and the other pages are being browsed or the electronic book is being browsed. It is possible to set any timing such as after finishing.
In this way, in this service, when the designated operation of the object J is performed, the operation using the association information associated with the predetermined object J can be set at an arbitrary timing. The association information associated with is stored in a predetermined location (for example, a predetermined storage location in the dedicated application).
As a result, the user can perform an operation using the desired linked information among the one or more linked information stored in the predetermined location at an arbitrary timing.

In the present embodiment, a symbol that is the target of an operation for designating the object J (an operation for storing the linking information in a predetermined place) is displayed in or near the area of the object J to which the linking information is associated. ..
Here, the "symbol" means a character (text), a figure, a symbol, a combination thereof, or a combination of these and a color. The graphic includes an image (still image or moving image).
Specifically, for example, in the image D, the symbol T displayed as "TIG" is arranged in the vicinity of the object J1 indicating the characters "WAIKIKI BEACH Waikiki Beach".
The symbol T may be displayed in advance, or it may be predicted that the designated operation of the object J1 will be performed, and the symbol T may be displayed when such a prediction is made.
In this service, it is assumed that a tap operation (hereinafter, simply referred to as "tap") for the symbol T corresponding to the object J is adopted as an operation for designating the object J. That is, by tapping the symbol T, the user can specify the object J corresponding to the symbol T and store the association information of the object J in a predetermined place.
Specifically, for example, in the example of FIG. 1, when the symbol T is tapped, the link information of the object J1 corresponding to the symbol T, that is, the tourist information of Waikiki beach (object information) is posted on the web page. The URL is stored in a predetermined location.

Here, in this service, a place called "TIG stock" is adopted as a predetermined place where the association information is stored.
That is, the association information of the object J (URL of the web page on which the object information is posted, etc.) designated by tapping the symbol T by the user is stored and managed in "TIG stock" as stock information.
Here, the object J may include a moving image as well as a text (object J1 in the example of FIG. 1) and a still image (objects J2 to J7 in the example of FIG. 1). In other words, even if the text, the still image, and the moving image are mixed on the page of the electronic book as the object J, all the linked information associated with them can be collected and saved in the TIG stock. (See FIG. 4 described later).
Furthermore, the object information provided based on the association information can also adopt any form such as a text, a still image, and a moving image, regardless of the form of the corresponding object J. Therefore, the "TIG stock" can be grasped as a common stock page that straddles a plurality of moving images and still images.

Specifically, for example, the user can display "TIG stock" on the terminal by tapping the button B2 displayed as "TIG stock" on the predetermined page (image D). As a result, the stock information (association information) stored in the "TIG stock" is displayed in a list.
The form of displaying the list of stock information (linking information) is not particularly limited, but in this service, the thumbnail image of the object J linked to the stock information (linking information) is taken into consideration in consideration of the user's visibility. Is adopted. As a result, the user can easily visually recognize one or more stock information (that is, a thumbnail image of the object J designated by the user U) displayed in the list.

Here, the number "99" is displayed on the button B2 shown in FIG. 1, which is the number of stock information (linking information) stored in the "TIG stock", that is, the linking information and the object. If J is associated one-to-one, it indicates the number of specified objects J. This allows the user to easily see the number of stock information stored in the "TIG stock".
Here, the service provider (not shown) is the number of stock information stored in the "TIG stock" (the number of objects J specified if the link information and the object J are linked one-to-one). ) May be set in various ways.

In addition, when the button B1 displayed as "page list" is tapped while the association information stored in the TIG stock is displayed in a list so as to be superimposed on the predetermined page, a plurality of electronic books constituting the electronic book are formed. The contents of TIG stock are displayed as a special page among the pages.
On this special page, for example, the association information is displayed according to the genre of the object information, and the association information is displayed according to the type of the object information (type of moving image, still image, website, etc.).

If the linking information is not linked to the object tapped by the user U at that time, the linking information cannot be provided to the user U. In such a case, even if the user U taps, no reaction may be made, or it may be displayed that the association information is not associated.
Here, "the linked information is not linked at that time" means not only before the publication of the e-book (before viewing on the user's terminal) but also after the publication of the e-book (once to the user's terminal). It means that it is possible to associate arbitrary association information for providing arbitrary object information with arbitrary object J at an arbitrary timing (after viewing the above).
In this case, it is possible for any person including the user, in addition to the service provider and the publisher of the electronic book, to associate any link information for providing any object information with any object J. The function may be provided in this service.
Further, the symbol T described as "TIG" may be displayed in association with the object J to which the association information is associated at an arbitrary timing in this way.

In addition, the user can display a list of thumbnail images of all the pages constituting the electronic book by tapping the button B1 displayed as "page list". As a result, the user can easily select and display any page while visually recognizing a plurality of pages (thumbnail images thereof) at a time.

Further, the object J8 constitutes a moving image playback player as an example of an object to which the association information is not associated as described above.
User U can play various moving images by tapping the object J8.

The moving image playback player can be played back as an overlay, or can be played back while being embedded in the page of the electronic book.
That is, the moving image reproduction player may be displayed in a form included in the image D indicating the pages constituting the electronic book, or may be displayed superimposed on the electronic book in a form independent of the electronic book. Good.
Specifically, for example, when a mark indicating a moving image displayed on a page of an electronic book (for example, a triangular mark displayed on an object J8 in FIG. 1) is tapped, the moving image is played back on a layer. That is, the moving image is reproduced by the moving image reproduction player displayed in the form included in the image D.
Further, although not shown, the moving image reproduction player may be provided with a button (for example, a toggle button) capable of switching ON / OFF of the balloon.
Further, the object J8 may be a thumbnail display of the moving image itself.

Here, although not shown, the moving image reproduced by tapping the object J8 is not particularly limited.
For example, when the object information (object information provided by the association information) of the predetermined object J included in the predetermined page (image D) is a moving image, the moving image may be reproduced in the object J8.
Further, for example, a moving image treated as one of the predetermined objects J included in the predetermined page (image D) may be reproduced in the object J8.

Further, the moving image displayed on the object J8 in this way includes various subjects. The subject in such a moving image can also be associated with the associative information that can provide the object information as one of the objects J.
That is, the user simply performs an operation (for example, a tap operation) to specify an interesting part (object J) in the moving image while viewing the moving image being reproduced on the object J8. The association information associated with the object J can be stored in the TIG stock as stock information.
Then, the user can receive the object information of the part (object J) of interest in the above-mentioned moving image by operating the linking information stored in the TIG stock at an arbitrary timing. it can.
Further, the object J to which the association information is associated may be automatically extracted from the moving image. In this case, the symbol T may be displayed in or near the object J in the moving image to be reproduced thereafter.

FIG. 2 is a flow diagram showing the flow of the service described in FIG. 1 as described above.

In FIG. 2, images D1 to D6-2 for explaining the flow of this service are shown.
Image D1 shows the initial state of a predetermined page among a plurality of pages constituting the electronic book.
Image D2 is a tutorial image displayed at the first time on a predetermined page. Specifically, for example, by tapping the center (symbol T) of the screen, a guide indicating that the product (object information) included in the page can be viewed is displayed.

When the user taps the button labeled "OK", the guidance image disappears and the image D3 is displayed.
After that, the image D2 as the tutorial image can be prevented from being displayed.

Here, in the image D3, the fixed areas on the left and right of the image D3 are defined as areas for which an operation of an instruction to turn (shift) to the previous or next page (for example, a tap operation, hereinafter referred to as a "page turning operation") is performed. ing. Such an area is hereinafter referred to as a "page turning area".
As will be described later with reference to FIG. 9, when the symbol T and the page turning area are covered, the operation of tapping the symbol T is prioritized.

It is possible to switch ON / OFF of the balloon by a predetermined operation (for example, tap operation) other than the symbol T and the page turning area. That is, when the balloon is ON, the balloon in the display area V1 and the balloon in the display area V2 are displayed as shown in the image D3.
The default setting of the balloon is OFF. Also, when the page turning operation is performed and the page is moved to another page, the balloon setting becomes the default setting (OFF).
It is assumed that the tap operation (the operation of designating the object J) for the symbol T is possible regardless of whether the balloon setting is ON or OFF.

Here, as shown in the image D4, when the tap operation is performed on the symbol T described as "TIG", it is accepted as the designated operation of the object J1 corresponding to the symbol T.
As a result, the association information of the object J1 (thumbnail image of the object J1) is stored in the TIG stock as stock information.
At this time, an animation indicating that the association information of the object J1 is saved in the TIG stock is displayed. In addition, the user's terminal is vibrated with or independently of the display of the animation.
As a result, the user U can realize that "the association information of the object J1 is stored in the TIG stock".
When the linked information is saved in the TIG stock for the first time, a message to that effect is displayed. Further, when the linked information is saved in the TIG stock after that, the number displayed on the button B2 (the number of linked information stored in the TIG stock) is incremented by 1 as described above.
A specific example of the animation showing that the association information of the object J1 is stored in the TIG stock will be described later with reference to FIGS. 8A and 8B.

The association information (thumbnail image of the object J) of one or more objects J stored in the TIG stock as stock information is displayed in a list in, for example, the display area V4 by tapping the button B2 by the user. ..
The user can further receive the object information corresponding to the associated object J by tapping the desired object J's associated information (thumbnail image of the object J).

Further, as shown in the image D5, the display area V4 (display area V4 in which the linking information stored in the TIG stock is displayed in a list) is superimposed on the predetermined page, and "page list" is displayed. When the button B1 is tapped, the contents of the TIG stock are displayed as special pages (image D6-1 and image D6-2) among the plurality of pages constituting the book.
On this special page, for example, the association information is displayed according to the genre of the object information (image D6-1), or the association information is displayed according to the type of the object information (type of moving image, still image, website, etc.) (image D6-1). Image D6-2).

Specifically, for example, the association information of one or more objects J stored as stock information in TIG stock is basically managed in the order of the saved time series, but a predetermined classification standard such as a category and a predetermined It is classified based on the classification method and managed so that it can be sorted. Specifically, it can be managed by dividing the stock area by genre or by type, and it is also possible to extract arbitrary linked information by sorting.
Here, the image D6-1 shows a state in which the associative information of one or more objects J stored as stock information is divided into stock areas according to the genre of the corresponding object information.
That is, as shown in image D6-1, the associative information of one or more objects J stored as stock information is, for example, related to "information", related to "shopping", and related to "map". It will be possible to classify things, things related to "music", etc.

Further, the image D6-2 shows a state in which the associative information of one or more objects J stored as stock information is divided into stock areas according to the type of object information.
That is, as shown in image D6-2, the association information of one or more objects J stored as stock information can be classified into, for example, "moving image", "still image", "page" and the like. ..

Further, although not shown, the stock information (association information) may be sorted by category such as only EC items or only maps so that only the categories specified by the user are displayed.
In addition, stock information (association information) can be made undeleteable.

Summarizing the above, stock information (association information) is efficiently managed, so user convenience can be improved.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing screen transitions of the user terminal 1 used for using this service.

The “electronic book basic display” shown in FIG. 3 refers to, for example, the state of the image D1 shown in FIG. The page can be changed from the link attached to the feed of a predetermined SNS to the basic display of the electronic book.
As described above, since the electronic book is composed of a plurality of pages, the user can turn the pages of the electronic book by performing the "page turning" operation shown in FIG. That is, the user can advance or return the page by turning the page. The specific mode of the page turning operation is not particularly limited, but as described above, the operation of tapping the page turning area provided on the left and right of the page and the operation of swiping the top of the page with a finger can be adopted. .. In this case, in the page turning operation, the page turning is executed or canceled depending on the length of the operation swiped by the user U (the moving distance of the finger when the swiping finger slides on the screen). You may. In addition, page turning is executed or canceled depending on the length of the operation in which the user U taps the page turning area provided on the left and right sides of the page (the length of time that the tapping finger is in contact with the screen). You may do so.
Here, the operation of designating the object J is a tap operation on the symbol T. This is to prevent an erroneous operation by the user by clearly distinguishing the operation of turning the page and the operation of designating the object J.
The operation of designating the object J is not limited to tapping, and may be another operation that does not cause erroneous recognition as a page turning operation. For example, the operation of swiping in the left-right direction may be a page-turning operation, and the operation of swiping in the orthogonal up-down direction may be an operation of designating an object J.

Further, although not shown, the page of the electronic book can be enlarged or reduced by a predetermined operation. For example, a pinch-out operation can be used to enlarge the display, and a pinch-in operation can be used to reduce the display. As a result, it is possible to distinguish it from other operations (for example, a page turning operation or an operation for designating an object J), so that it is possible to prevent an erroneous operation by the user.
It should be noted that the operation of designating the symbol T can be performed even when the page of the electronic book is enlarged and displayed by the pinch-out operation.

The "list view" shown in FIG. 3 refers to a screen in which all the pages constituting the electronic book are displayed in a list using thumbnail images and the like. The "list view" is displayed when the button B1 is tapped while the image D of FIG. 1 (image D4 of FIG. 2 or the like) is displayed.

As described above, the “TIG stock” shown in FIG. 3 refers to a page in which the association information (thumbnail image of the object J) of the object J specified by the user is stored as the stock information. The "TIG stock" can be displayed as, for example, the image D6-1 or the image D6-2 shown in FIG. 2 by tapping the button B1 while the image D5 of FIG. 2 is displayed. ..
Further, when the association information (thumbnail image of the object J) displayed on the "TIG stock" is tapped, the object information (various information pages in FIG. 3) of the object J can be displayed. Specifically, for example, when the association information is a URL, the web page existing in the URL, that is, the web page on which the object information is posted is displayed on the user terminal 1.

The moving image playback player shown in FIG. 3 is an object that is configured as a part or all of a page in an electronic book or is superimposed on the page, and has a function of playing back various moving images. When the video playback player is tapped, the moving image is played back. As described above, the moving image played by the moving image playback player may also include the object J to which the linking information is linked. In such a case, the user can store the association information in the TIG stock by performing the designated operation of the object J even during the reproduction of the moving image.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example when this service is used from the SNS feed.

As mentioned above, this service can be used by changing the screen from the SNS feed.

For example, in the left corner of FIG. 4, a state in which a predetermined page of an electronic book (Hawaii travel guidebook) displayed in the feed of the SNS application being used on the user terminal 1 is operated with a finger is drawn. That is, the user U can browse the electronic book displayed in the SNS application simply by operating the electronic book with a finger.

Here, one or more objects J are included in the page (image D) constituting the electronic book. In this case, the object J may be any of a text, a still image, and a moving image.
The association information is associated with each of the one or more objects J included in the image D. Then, the symbol T described as "TIG" is superimposed on the object J or displayed in the vicinity thereof.
As described above, by tapping the symbol T displayed on the image D, the user U can save the association information of the object J corresponding to the tapped symbol T in the "TIG stock" as stock information. it can. By specifying one or more stock information stored in the "TIG stock" at an arbitrary timing of the user U, the place where the object information is provided (website or the like) can be easily accessed (jumped).
In this way, the user U can easily browse the electronic book based on a simple operation even while using the SNS. That is, the electronic book can be easily browsed without opening another tab. It is also possible to open another tab.

Here, when the number of stock information stored in the TIG stock is large, the stock information listed as shown in the image D5 of FIG. 2 can be sequentially displayed by swiping. This "swipe operation" may be an operation of swiping in the vertical direction or an operation of swiping in the horizontal direction.
However, when the user U displays and browses the e-book in the SNS application, depending on the type of the SNS application, the operation of swiping downward and the e-book displayed in the SNS application are closed. The operation may be the same as the operation. That is, batting may occur between the operation in the electronic book and the operation in the SNS application. Therefore, for example, the list of stock information stored in the TIG stock can be sequentially displayed by swiping in the left-right direction.

Also, when the tap operation is performed on the stock information saved in the TIG stock, the corresponding object information is displayed, but even if the stock information list screen is displayed again after that, the status of the stock information and The state of the displayed e-book page can be restored.

Also, since the linked information is managed by this service, it can be changed dynamically, for example, by jumping to a special page at a specific time such as the campaign time.

Next, the configuration of the information processing system according to the embodiment of the present invention, that is, the information processing system that realizes the provision of the above-mentioned service will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The information processing system shown in FIG. 5 is configured to include a user terminal 1, a server 2, and an external server 3.
The user terminal 1, the server 2, and the external server 3 are connected to each other via a predetermined network N such as the Internet.

The user terminal 1 is an information processing device operated by the user U, and is composed of, for example, a personal computer, a smartphone, a tablet, or the like.

The server 2 is managed by a service provider (not shown), and executes various processes for realizing this service while appropriately communicating with the user terminal 1 and the external server 3.

The external server 3 manages object information that can be provided by the association information, for example, when the association information is a URL, various websites (websites on which the object information is posted) existing at the URL.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the server in the information processing system of FIG.

The server 2 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 12, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13, a bus 14, an input / output interface 15, an output unit 16, and an input unit 17. A storage unit 18, a communication unit 19, and a drive 20 are provided.

The CPU 11 executes various processes according to the program recorded in the ROM 12 or the program loaded from the storage unit 18 into the RAM 13.
Data and the like necessary for the CPU 11 to execute various processes are also appropriately stored in the RAM 13.

The CPU 11, ROM 12 and RAM 13 are connected to each other via the bus 14. An input / output interface 15 is also connected to the bus 14. An output unit 16, an input unit 17, a storage unit 18, a communication unit 19, and a drive 20 are connected to the input / output interface 15.

The output unit 16 is composed of a display such as a liquid crystal display, a speaker, or the like, and outputs various information as images or sounds.
The input unit 17 is composed of, for example, a keyboard or the like, and outputs various information.
The storage unit 18 is configured by a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory) or the like, and stores various data.
The communication unit 19 communicates with other devices (for example, the user terminal 1 and the external server 3 in FIG. 5) via the network N including the Internet.

A removable medium 30 made of a magnetic disk, an optical disk, a magneto-optical disk, a semiconductor memory, or the like is appropriately mounted on the drive 20. The program read from the removable media 30 by the drive 20 is installed in the storage unit 18 as needed.
In addition, the removable media 30 can also store various data stored in the storage unit 18 in the same manner as the storage unit 18.

Although not shown, the user terminal 1 and the external server 3 in FIG. 5 can also have basically the same configuration as the hardware configuration shown in FIG. Therefore, the description of the hardware configuration of the user terminal 1 and the external server 3 will be omitted.

By collaborating with the various hardware of the server 2 of FIG. 6 and various software, it becomes possible to execute various processes including the linking information providing process, the PDF creation support process, and the route generation process on the server 2. As a result, the service provider (not shown) can provide the above-mentioned service to the user U.
The "linking information providing process" means a process of providing (saving as stock information) the linking information about the object J specified by the user U to the user U.
The "PDF creation support process" refers to a process for realizing the PDF creation service described later with reference to FIG. 10.
The “route generation process” refers to a process for realizing a map routing service described later with reference to FIG.
Hereinafter, the functional configuration for executing the association information providing process, the PDF creation support process, and the route generation process executed in the user terminal 1 will be described.

FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration for executing the association information providing process, the PDF creation support process, and the route generation process among the functional configurations of the server of FIG.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the CPU 11 of the server 2, when the execution of the association information providing process is controlled, the association information management unit 101, the image presentation control unit 102, the designated reception unit 103, and the acquisition unit 104 , The providing unit 105, the stock management unit 106, and the switching reception unit 107 function. Further, when the execution of the PDF creation support process is controlled, the PDF creation support unit 108 functions. Further, when the execution of the route generation process is controlled, the route generation unit 109 functions.

The association information management unit 101 associates information for providing object information to the user with the object J included in the predetermined page among the plurality of pages constituting the electronic book, and uses the information as the association information. to manage.
Specifically, the association information management unit 101 refers to each of the objects J1 to Jn included in the image D indicating the predetermined page among the plurality of pages constituting the electronic book stored and managed in the book DB181. , Each of the linked information for providing each object information is linked and managed.
The objects J1 to Jn to which the respective association information is individually associated are stored and managed in the object DB 182.
For example, each of the objects J1 to J7 included in the image D shown in FIG. 1 is stored and managed in the object DB 182 with different association information associated with each other.

The image presentation control unit 102 executes control for presenting a predetermined page including the objects J1 to Jn to the user terminal 1. For example, the image presentation control unit 102 executes control to display the image D of FIG. 1 as a predetermined page on the user terminal 1.

Further, the image presentation control unit 102 superimposes the predetermined page on the object or designates the object in the vicinity of the object as a control for presenting a predetermined page to the user terminal 1 among the plurality of pages constituting the electronic book. Performs control that presents a symbol to do.
Specifically, for example, the image presentation control unit 102 executes control for presenting the symbol T in the vicinity of the object J1 in the example of FIG.

In addition, the image presentation control unit 102 executes control for presenting the stock information (association information) to the user by superimposing it on the predetermined page or independently of the predetermined page.
Specifically, the image presentation control unit 102 superimposes a list of thumbnail images of one or more objects J (for example, “TIG stock”) stored as stock information on a predetermined page (image D), or The control presented to the user is executed as a page independent of the predetermined page.

In addition, the image presentation control unit 102 executes control for presenting a moving image whose predetermined information is to be reproduced to the user by including it in the predetermined page or independently of the predetermined page.
Specifically, the image presentation control unit 102 displays a moving image for reproducing the object J itself included in the predetermined page or the object information of the object J (object information provided by the association information of the object J). , The control to be presented to the user U is executed by including the predetermined page (image D) or independently of the predetermined page.

Further, when the predetermined object J is designated, the image presentation control unit 102 superimposes a moving image (for example, an animation) indicating that the predetermined object J has been added to the stock information on the predetermined page and presents it to the user. Perform control.

The designated reception unit 103 accepts the designation when the designation is made for the object based on the first operation by the user who presented the predetermined page.
Specifically, for example, the designated reception unit 103 specifies an object Js (s is an arbitrary integer value among 1 to n) by the user U for the image D displayed on the user terminal 1 (for example, a tap operation). ) Is made, the designation is accepted.

The acquisition unit 104 acquires the association information managed by being associated with the predetermined object for which the designation has been accepted.
Specifically, for example, the acquisition unit 104 acquires the association information managed by being associated with the object Js that has been designated by the user U.

The providing unit 105 executes control to provide the object information to the user terminal 1 based on the association information acquired by the acquisition means.

The stock management unit 106 manages the associated information of one or more predetermined objects designated as stock information.
Specifically, the stock management unit 106 stores and manages the associated information of the objects J1 to Jn designated by the user U as stock information, for example, in the above-mentioned "TIG stock".
Further, the stock management unit 106 classifies and manages one or more stock information based on a predetermined classification standard and a predetermined classification method.

The switching reception unit 107 accepts switching of a page to be displayed among a plurality of pages constituting the electronic book based on a second operation different from the first operation by the user presented with the predetermined page.
Specifically, for example, the switching reception unit 107 is an operation different from the operation of designating the object J (for example, the operation of tapping the symbol T) by the user U on which the predetermined page (image D) is presented (for example, the page feed area). It accepts switching of a predetermined page (a page different from the image D) among a plurality of pages constituting the electronic book based on the tap operation and the swipe operation).

The PDF creation support unit 108 controls to output the object information of one or more objects J selected by the user U among the one or more objects J whose association information is stored in the TIG stock in the PDF file format. Execute.
Further, when the object information of one or more objects J selected by the user U includes the position information, the PDF creation support unit 108 provides the object J with a map M indicating the position of the facility or the like by pin drop or the like. Generate.

The route generation unit 109 generates a map M including a route to access one or more objects J selected by the user U when the object information of the object J includes the position information.

8A and 8B are image diagrams showing specific examples of animation showing that the object association information is stored in the TIG stock.

As shown in FIG. 8A, when the area showing the object J1 including the symbol T is tapped, the thumbnail L is displayed in the area (step S1).
Then, an animation occurs in which the displayed thumbnail L falls downward and disappears (fades out) (step S2).

After that, as shown in FIG. 8B, an animation is generated in which the mark W indicating that the association information of the object J1 is stored in the TIG stock is superimposed on the button B2 and displayed (step S3).
Then, the number displayed on the button B2 (the number of linked information stored in the TIG stock) is bounced and added.
In this way, the user U can visually enjoy and experience the process until the association information of the object J1 specified by himself / herself is stored in the TIG stock.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a specific example of the page turning operation.

The page turning operation can be performed by swiping left or right on the image D or tapping on the left and right page turning areas V5 and V6. As described above, when the page turning areas V5 and V6 and the symbol T are covered, the operation of tapping the symbol T is prioritized. Specifically, for example, since the page turning area V5 covers the symbols T51 and T52, it is recognized that the tap operation on the symbols T51 and T52 is not a page turning operation but an operation for designating the object J. ..

Further, as described above, when the operation of tapping other than the symbol T and the page turning area is performed, the balloon can be switched ON / OFF. Moreover, the default setting of the balloon is set to OFF. Also, when the page turning operation is performed and the page is moved to another page, the balloon setting becomes the default setting (OFF). It is assumed that the tap operation (the operation of designating the object J) for the symbol T is possible regardless of whether the balloon setting is ON or OFF.
Specifically, when the tapping operation is performed on the page turning area V5 and the area V7 other than the page turning area V6 in the image D of FIG. 9, the balloon can be switched ON / OFF.

Further, according to the above-mentioned service, for example, the following services can be further provided.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a specific example of the PDF creation support service among the services that can be provided by this service.

In the above example, it is assumed that the communication environment of the user terminal 1 is secured, but the communication environment of the user terminal 1 is not secured, for example, when the user U is a traveler from overseas. In some cases. On the other hand, the association information stored in the TIG stock is often a URL. Therefore, the convenience of the user U may be lowered when the communication environment is not secured.
Therefore, according to the PDF creation support service of this service, it is possible to save as a PDF file format file (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as "PDF file") in which object information can be confirmed without a communication environment. That is, the user U can use the PDF creation support service at a place where the communication environment of the user terminal 1 is secured (for example, a hotel or a station). As a result, even if the user terminal 1 is in the offline state, the object information can be viewed at any time with the PDF viewer. If the "bookmark function" of the PDF viewer is used, the convenience of the user U is further enhanced. The user U can also print out and utilize the object information saved as a PDF file.

As described above, the "PDF file" is a PDF file format file, but has the following features. That is, the PDF file has a feature that the created file (a document including a character string, an image, etc.) can be displayed or printed according to the original layout on a computer in a different environment. In addition, the PDF file can use convenient functions for displaying files such as bookmarks, links, and annotations on a predetermined terminal. That is, the file generated in the present embodiment is a PDF file, but the file is not particularly limited to this, and other file formats having such characteristics may be adopted.

A specific example is shown in FIG. FIG. 10 shows the flow of the PDF creation support service after the user U who plans to visit a certain area performs the operation of designating the object J indicating the facility (for example, a tourist spot) existing in the area. Has been done. Therefore, in FIG. 10, as a result of the operation of the user U to specify the negative k number of facilities to be visited, the URL for accessing the object information of each of the plurality of facilities is stored in the TIG stock as the association information. It shall be.
First, when using the PDF creation support service, the user U taps the button B2 labeled "TIG stock". As a result, on the user terminal 1, the association information stored in the TIG stock is displayed in the display area V4. Then, the user U selects the association information of the object J corresponding to the object information to be saved in the PDF file format. That is, the user U taps the association information (thumbnail image of the object J) displayed on the user terminal 1. As a result, the user terminal 1 accepts the selection of the association information by the user U. (Step S11).
Next, the user U taps the button B3 labeled "Function menu". As a result, on the user terminal 1, the button B4 described as "PDF creation" and the button B5 described as "travel diary creation" are displayed in the display area V5. Then, the user U taps the button B4 (step S12).
Then, in the user terminal 1, a PDF file based on the selection of the association information by the user U is created and saved (step S13).
The user U browses the PDF file including the object information corresponding to the association information selected by the user U himself / herself with the PDF viewer. The mode of the created PDF file is not particularly limited, but may be, for example, the following mode. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, on the first page, a map M in which the positions of the plurality of selected facilities (objects J) are indicated by pin drops can be created. In this case, the second and subsequent pages can be the contents of the object information of each of the selected plurality of facilities (object J). The created PDF file may be one page per facility, or may be one page in multiple facilities. In addition, the user U can freely create a layout. Furthermore, the pin drop indicating the facility on the map M may be set with a link to the second page in which the object information of the facility is described.
In addition, the user U records the impressions and the like when actually using the selected facility as a diary by pressing the button B5 labeled "Travel diary creation" displayed in the display area V5 in step S12. You can also keep it.

In this way, the user U can refer to the object information by using the PDF creation support service even when the communication environment is not secured. In addition, the user U can utilize the PDF file based on the association information selected by the user U himself as an original travel guide.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a specific example of the map routing service among the services that can be provided by this service.

In the display area V4 of the user terminal 1, a list of association information stored in the TIG stock is shown. In the example of FIG. 11, similarly to the example of FIG. 10, a plurality of facilities existing in a certain area are objects J, and URLs for accessing the object information of each of the plurality of facilities are stored in TIG stock as association information. It is assumed that it has been done.
In the example of the left figure of FIG. 11, the button B6 described as "map routing" is displayed so as to be superimposed on the list of TIG stocks displayed in the display area V4.

The user U may want to acquire the access method to the facility (object J) that he / she wants to visit as the object information of the linked information displayed on the TIG stock. In this case, the user U operates the user terminal 1 to select the association information indicating the facility, and then taps the button B6 labeled "map routing". The number of facilities selected by the user U may be plural. When the button B6 is tapped, the map M as shown in the right figure of FIG. 11 is displayed. On the map M, routes that can be accessed in order are superimposed and shown on each of one or more facilities (for example, facilities shown in A to D in the right figure of FIG. 11) corresponding to the association information selected by the user U. Is done.
Here, the expected staying time may be set in advance in the facility (object J) corresponding to the association information stored in the TIG stock. In this case, the estimated staying time information is provided together with the map M and the route. Further, for example, when a route for accessing a plurality of facilities in order is generated, an assumed stay time and a travel time may be taken into consideration.
Further, a usage fee (for example, an entrance fee for the facility) may be set in advance in the facility (object J) corresponding to the linking information stored in the TIG stock. In this case, the usage fee information is provided to the user U together with the map M and the route. Also, for example, when a route for accessing a plurality of facilities in order is generated, a usage fee for each of the plurality of facilities and a travel fee required for moving between the plurality of facilities (for example, a train) are generated. And bus fare) may also be considered.
Further, when a route for sequentially accessing a plurality of facilities is generated, the position of the user U (the position of the user terminal 1) acquired by GPS or the like may be adopted as the starting point of the route. .. Further, as the starting point of the route, a preset fixed point (for example, the nearest station, a main station, a hotel where the accommodation is stayed, etc.) may be adopted.
As described above, when the object J is a facility or a place, the user U often wants to immediately know the access method to the facility or the place. Therefore, as shown in the left figure of FIG. 11, by providing the button B6 at a position where the user U can tap immediately so as to be superimposed on the list of TIG stock, the user U can set the access method among the object information. You will be able to confirm it immediately.

Further, for example, the map routing service may be provided as follows.
First, the user U selects a function related to the map routing service from the menu of the electronic book including the moving image provided in the service.
Next, the user terminal 1 displays a list of only the objects J having the position information among the objects J corresponding to the association information stored in the TIG stock.
Next, the user U selects a plurality of objects J to be displayed as the map M provided by the map routing service from the listed objects J, and taps the route display execution button (not shown).
As a result, the user terminal 1 generates a map M in which the positions of the plurality of objects J selected by the user U are indicated by pin drops or the like.

The map M displayed by such a map routing service may be used as information included in the PDF file created and saved by the above-mentioned PDF creation support service.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a specific example of a moving image displayed on a predetermined page of an electronic book.

As described above, the object J may include a moving image playback player. As a result, the user U was able to reproduce various moving images by tapping the object J8.
However, the electronic book containing the moving image provided in this service can also include (reproduce) the moving image as follows.
The object J8 described above with reference to FIG. 1 and the like was a moving image playback player superimposed on a page and displayed. However, for example, the moving image Y displayed in the display area V6 shown in FIG. 12 is a moving image playback player. It is displayed as a moving image embedded in the image D. Therefore, even if the user U does not tap the play button as in the object J8 described above, when the image D is displayed, the moving image Y is played accordingly. That is, the user U is given the impression that the image (moving image Y) forming a part of the image D is moving naturally. Further, since the moving image Y itself functions as an object J, the association information can be saved in the TIG stock by tapping the moving image Y.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and modifications, improvements, and the like within the range in which the object of the present invention can be achieved are included in the present invention. Is.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the service can be used on the user terminal 1 by activating the SNS application installed on the user terminal 1. However, this is just an example of the method for using this service. For example, this service may be made available by using a browser or by installing a dedicated application and an electronic book on the user terminal 1.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the user U browses the electronic book as an image displayed on the display unit (display not shown) of the user terminal 1, but the mode of presenting the electronic book to the user U is particularly high. Not limited to this. For example, an electronic book can be presented to a user using VR (Virtual Reality). In this case, various methods can be adopted as the operation method such as the designation of the object J. For example, an operation using the gesture of the user U or an operation using the line of sight of the user U can be adopted.

Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the object specified as the object J is merely an example. For example, in the example of FIG. 1, in addition to the above-mentioned objects J1 to J7, any subject such as a sandy beach, sky, clouds, or a building other than a hotel can be adopted as the object J.
That is, since the image D contains innumerable candidates that can be the object J, as described above, the user U can be linked to as many objects J as possible in advance or after the fact. It is possible to further improve the convenience of.

Further, for example, the image D shown in FIG. 1 and the like is merely an example of the page, and the page may have another configuration.

Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, when the button B1 labeled "page list" shown in FIG. 1 or the like is tapped, thumbnail images of all the pages constituting the electronic book are displayed in a list, among which thumbnail images are displayed. Jump to the page you tapped. Further, when the button B1 is tapped while the association information stored in the TIG stock is displayed in a list, the contents of the TIG stock are displayed. However, these are just examples. You can also switch the displayed image by tapping. For example, when the button B1 is tapped while the association information stored in the TIG stock is displayed in a list, the thumbnail images of all the pages constituting the electronic book are listed instead of the contents of the TIG stock. It may be displayed.

Further, for example, a page serving as a table of contents may be separately provided in the electronic book, and each item displayed on the page may be tapped to jump to the corresponding page.

Further, according to the present invention, in addition to the above-mentioned services, the following services can also be provided.
That is, when charging the user U who uses this service, the content of the object J included in one page can be changed according to the amount of the charge.
Further, each time the user U performs an operation for designating the symbol T described as "TIG" (for example, a tap operation), a vote may be made. Thereby, for example, it is possible to create a ranking of the object J that is popular with the user U.
Further, the content of the electronic book and the content of the moving image contained therein can be provided with not only one pattern but also branches.
It is also possible to reproduce a moving image showing a sub-story from the object J.
In addition, opening / closing switching, that is, switching between an operation of making an e-book viewable and an operation of making an e-book unviewable (for example, an operation of tapping a predetermined button). It can also be done. Further, for example, the presence / absence of the display of the balloon (pop-up image) shown in the image D3 of FIG. 2 can be switched ON / OFF.
Further, when the same object J exists more than once on the same page, the objects J can be grouped so that the blowing point is one place.
It is also possible to display a wipe screen on the page.
Further, by accumulating a certain number of objects J (stock information) in the "TIG stock", a predetermined event can be made to occur.
Further, for an object to which the linking information is not linked, when the operation specified by the user U is performed, the predetermined URL can be directly accessed without being saved in the "TIG stock". ..
Further, when the symbol T corresponding to one object J is tapped, a plurality of link destinations (jump destinations) can be selected.
Further, the color of the symbol T can be automatically set so as to be a color that stands out compared to the color of the moving image.
In addition, the playback position, the contents of the "TIG stock", and the like can be retained when the video playback player returns to the video playback player after transitioning to another page.
Further, in the "TIG stock", the method of handling and processing the association information (object J) stocked on the right side and the association information (object J) stocked on the left side can be separated.
Further, by learning from the history of the past "TIG stock", it is possible to display a balloon only for the association information (object J) that the user U is likely to be interested in.
In addition, the association information (object J) can be automatically separated from the attributes of the user U and the history of the past "TIG stock".
In addition, the number of "likes" can be visualized by making it possible to perform an operation of indicating "likes" for the association information (object J).
Further, the shape of the area in which the object J can be specified may be a free rectangle instead of a rectangle.
It is also possible to associate the association information with only a part of the plurality of objects J.
Further, when the moving image reproduced by the moving image reproduction player becomes a certain scene, it can be emphasized and displayed on the screen.
Further, when the area other than the area where the object J to which the association information is associated is displayed is tapped, the animation can be automatically played. As a result, the convenience of the user U can be enhanced by using the visual expression.
Further, as the operation of associating the associative information with the object J and the operation of designating the object J to which the associative information is associated, a voice operation can be adopted.
Further, the operation of linking the linking information and the object J can be performed collectively by using a plurality of fingers.
In addition, all the association information can be automatically associated with all the objects J.
The "TIG stock" can also be customized. In addition, the effect can be changed according to the specific mode of the operation for designating the object J. Specifically, for example, the effect can be changed by the operation angle, tapping time, double tapping, and the like. More specifically, for example, when the first association information and the second association information are associated with the object J, the first association information is saved when the deep pressing operation is performed, while the object J is touched twice (double tap). ) And the second association information can be saved.
In addition, it is possible to make a request to associate the association information with the object J to which the association information is not associated.
In addition, the object J can be stocked by the movement of the eyes of the user U.
Further, a predetermined lightweight data description language such as JSON format can be adopted.
In addition, dynamically accessing the stock information of "TIG stock" imposes a load, so it can be output as a static file. As a result, the access load can be reduced.
In addition, the number of times to access the API (application programming interface) can be reduced. As a result, the moving image can be reproduced smoothly.
The movement and effect of object information (moving image, etc.) can be controlled by parameters attached to the association information (URL, etc.).
In addition, the object J that can be specified can be automatically recognized from a plurality of objects.
Further, by performing various machine learning using the pre-teacher data, it is possible to automatically recognize the object J to which the association information is associated.
Further, by editing one object J, it is possible to change the information of a plurality of object information (moving images, etc.).
In addition, the display area of the object J and the association information (jump destination, etc.) can be automatically recommended from the image analysis.
In addition, the consistency between the association information (jump destination) and the object J can be displayed as "% (percent)".
Further, various icons displayed on a predetermined page (image D) can be automatically generated.
It is also possible to use a device capable of automatically recognizing and inspecting an object (object J) in a moving image by artificial intelligence (AI).
In addition, it is possible to display the area on the heat map, display the blowout, and display the numerical value. That is, in this service, the operation history of the user U (hereinafter referred to as "tap information") is aggregated and managed as a log, so that it is possible to create a heat map of an electronic book based on the accumulated tap information. it can. As a result, it is possible to easily grasp what kind of object J the user U is interested in. The tap information of the user U includes, for example, the history of operations for displaying various images, the history of operations for saving the association information of the object J in the TIG stock, the history of operations for jumping the page to the object information, and the like. Contains a history of all operations.
In addition, data can be aggregated and graphed in consideration of seek.
Also, based on the number of taps, the number of stocks, and the number of jumps (the number of accesses to the web page on which the object information is posted based on the association information), the symbol T corresponding to the object J with a small numerical value is not displayed. can do.
It is also possible to display the total number of taps, the total number of stocks, and the total number of jumps of all users during video playback.
In addition, as a result of automatic analysis by AI (artificial intelligence), simple impressions (comments) can be automatically displayed.
In addition, it is possible to analyze how much the video was enjoyed, the viewing data for each user compared with the average, and the like.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the object J is tapped by the user U, the association information is immediately saved in the TIG stock, but this is only an example. When the object J is tapped, a dialog (not shown) may be displayed first, and a button with a notation such as "stock and see in detail later" may be displayed. In this case, it is saved in the TIG stock on condition that the button is tapped. As a result, it is possible to avoid an extra operation such that the user U deletes the associated information stored in the TIG stock due to an erroneous operation of the user U each time.

Further, the system configuration shown in FIG. 5 and the hardware configuration of the server 2 shown in FIG. 6 are merely examples for achieving the object of the present invention, and are not particularly limited.

Further, the functional block diagram shown in FIG. 7 is merely an example and is not particularly limited. That is, it is sufficient that the information processing system is provided with a function capable of executing the above-mentioned series of processes as a whole, and what kind of functional block is used to realize this function is not particularly limited to the example of FIG. ..

Further, the location of the functional block is not limited to FIG. 7, and may be arbitrary.
For example, in the example of FIG. 7, the functional blocks (linking information management unit 101 to switching reception unit 107) required for executing the linking information providing process are configured to be provided on the server 2 side, but this is only an example. Absent. For example, by installing a dedicated application on the user terminal 1, at least a part of these functional blocks may be provided on the user terminal 1 side.
Further, one functional block may be configured by a single piece of hardware, a single piece of software, or a combination thereof.

When the processing of each functional block is executed by software, the programs constituting the software are installed on a computer or the like from a network or a recording medium.
The computer may be a computer embedded in dedicated hardware. Further, the computer may be a computer capable of executing various functions by installing various programs, for example, a general-purpose smartphone or a personal computer in addition to a server.

The recording medium containing such a program is not only composed of removable media, which is distributed separately from the device main body to provide the program to each user, but also is preliminarily incorporated in the device main body to each user. It is composed of the provided recording media and the like.

In the present specification, the steps for describing a program recorded on a recording medium are not necessarily processed in chronological order according to the order, but are not necessarily processed in chronological order, but in parallel or individually. It also includes the processing to be executed.

Further, in the present specification, the term of the system means an overall device composed of a plurality of devices, a plurality of means, and the like.

Summarizing the above, the information processing system to which the present invention is applied suffices to have the following configuration, and various various embodiments can be taken.
That is, the information processing system to which the present invention is applied is
Of the plurality of pages constituting the electronic book, for the object (for example, the objects J1 to J7 in FIG. 1) included in the predetermined page (for example, the page shown by the image D), the user (for example, the user U) is given predetermined information (for example). A management means (for example, the linking information management unit 101 in FIG. 7) that links information for providing (for example, object information) and manages the information as linking information.
A presentation control means (for example, the image presentation control unit 102 in FIG. 7) that executes control for presenting the predetermined page including the object to the user, and
When a designation is made for the object based on the first operation by the user on which the predetermined page is presented, a first reception means for accepting the designation (for example, the designated reception unit 103 in FIG. 7) and
An acquisition means (for example, acquisition unit 104 in FIG. 7) for acquiring the association information managed by being associated with the object to which the designation is accepted, and
A provision control means (for example, a provision unit 105 in FIG. 7) that executes control to provide the predetermined information to the user based on the association information acquired by the acquisition means.
To be equipped.
As a result, the user U who browses the page of the electronic book can acquire predetermined information about the object appearing on the page of the electronic book at an arbitrary timing.

In addition, the presentation control means
As a control for presenting the predetermined page to the user, a control for superimposing the predetermined page on the object or presenting a symbol (for example, symbol T) for the user to specify the object is executed in the vicinity of the object. be able to.
As a result, when the user U who browses the page of the electronic book wishes to acquire predetermined information about the object appearing on the page of the electronic book, for example, he / she can easily tap the symbol T written as "TIG". It is convenient for the user U because it is only necessary to perform various operations.

In addition, the object can include at least one type of text, a still image, and a moving image.
As a result, the user U can acquire predetermined information about the object at an arbitrary timing even for an electronic book in which text, a still image, and a moving image are mixed as an object. Therefore, various kinds of services can be provided to the user U.

In addition, a second management means (for example, the stock management unit 106 in FIG. 7) for managing the associated information of each of the one or more designated objects as stock information can be further provided.
As a result, the user U who browses the page of the electronic book can save the association information of the object appearing on the page of the electronic book as stock information in, for example, "TIG stock". It will be possible to acquire information at any time.

In addition, the second management means can classify and manage one or more of the stock information based on a predetermined classification standard and a predetermined classification method.
As a result, the user U can classify and manage the stock information (association information) stored in the "TIG stock" based on a desired classification standard or classification method, so that the user U can manage the stock information. It is convenient.

Further, the presentation control means can execute the control of presenting the stock information to the user by superimposing the stock information on the predetermined page or independently of the predetermined page.
As a result, for example, it can be displayed as a page called "TIG stock", which is convenient for the user U.

Further, the presentation control means further includes, on the predetermined page, another object (for example, a moving image playback player) for reproducing a moving image including the object to which the linking information is linked, or on the predetermined page. The control presented to the user can be superposed and executed.
As a result, the user U can acquire the predetermined information (object information, etc.) of the object included in the moving image played by the moving image playing player at an arbitrary timing.

Further, the presentation control means further produces a moving image (for example, an animation) indicating that the association information associated with the object is added as the stock information when the designation is made for the object. It is possible to execute the control presented to the user by superimposing it on a predetermined page.
As a result, the user U can easily visually recognize that the object J is stored in the "TIG stock" or the like.

In addition, a second reception means (for example, switching reception in FIG. 7) that accepts switching to a page different from the predetermined page based on a second operation different from the first operation by the user presented with the predetermined page. Section 107) can be further provided.
As a result, for example, the "page turning" operation (an example of the second operation) and the operation of specifying the object J (an example of the first operation) can be clearly distinguished, so that the user U can be prevented from erroneously operating. it can.

In addition, the linked information is used as a keyword used for searching the object.
The predetermined information can be used as a search result in which a search by the keyword is performed on a predetermined search website.
As a result, the user U can easily acquire the search result on the search web site related to the keyword related to the specified object J at an arbitrary timing.

In addition, the presentation control means further
The operation history of each of the one or more users is stored as tap information, and based on the tap information, a heat map of each of the one or more users or the entire user of the one or more users is generated and presented. Control can be performed.
As a result, it is possible to easily grasp what kind of object J the user U is interested in. Therefore, by changing to the layout of the page that the user U is interested in (for example, the layout of the object J), the electronic book Can be expected to be a hit in user U.

In addition, the first reception means is
When the object is designated by the user who is presented with the predetermined page whose display magnification is changed (for example, enlarged display) by the predetermined operation, based on the first operation different from the predetermined operation. The designation can be accepted.
As a result, the object J can be specified even in the enlarged display state.

Further, the second reception means further
As a page presented to the user based on a predetermined operation, it is possible to accept switching between a page showing a list of the stock information and a page showing a list of a plurality of pages constituting the electronic book.
Thereby, for example, the page displayed when the button B2 in FIG. 1 or the like is tapped can be arbitrarily changed.

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Claims (13)

1. A management means for associating information for providing predetermined information to a user with an object included in the predetermined page among a plurality of pages constituting an electronic book and managing the information as the associated information.
   A presentation control means that executes control for presenting the predetermined page including the object to the user, and
   When a designation is made for the object based on the first operation by the user on which the predetermined page is presented, the first reception means for accepting the designation and
   An acquisition means for acquiring the association information managed by being associated with the object for which the designation has been accepted, and
   A provision control means that executes control to provide the predetermined information to the user based on the association information acquired by the acquisition means.
   Information processing system equipped with.
2. The presentation control means
   As a control for presenting the predetermined page to the user, a control for superimposing the predetermined page on the object or presenting a symbol for the user to specify the object is executed in the vicinity of the object.
   The information processing system according to claim 1.
3. The object includes at least one of a text, a still image, and a moving image.
   The information processing system according to claim 1 or 2.
4. A second management means for managing the associated information of each of the one or more designated objects as stock information is further provided.
   The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
5. The second management means classifies and manages one or more of the stock information based on a predetermined classification standard and a predetermined classification method.
   The information processing system according to claim 4.
6. The presentation control means further executes control to present the stock information to the user by superimposing the stock information on the predetermined page or making it independent of the predetermined page.
   The information processing system according to claim 4 or 5.
7. The presentation control means further includes, on the predetermined page, another object for reproducing the moving image including the object to which the linking information is linked, or superimposes it on the predetermined page, and presents the object to the user. Perform control to
   The information processing system according to any one of claims 4 to 6.
8. Further, when the designation for the object is made, the presentation control means superimposes a moving image indicating that the association information associated with the object is added as the stock information on the predetermined page. To execute the control presented to the user,
   The information processing system according to any one of claims 4 to 7.
9. A second receiving means for accepting a switch to a page different from the predetermined page based on a second operation different from the first operation by the user presented with the predetermined page is further provided.
   The information processing system according to any one of claims 4 to 8.
10. The association information is a keyword used for searching for the object, and is a keyword.
    The predetermined information is a search result obtained by performing a search by the keyword on a predetermined search website.
    The information processing system according to claim 9.
11. The presentation control means further
    The operation history of each of the one or more users is stored as tap information, and based on the tap information, a heat map of each of the one or more users or the entire user of the one or more users is generated and presented. Perform control,
    The information processing system according to claim 9 or 10.
12. The first reception means is
    When the user who is presented with the predetermined page whose display magnification is changed by the predetermined operation specifies the object based on the first operation different from the predetermined operation, the designation is accepted.
    The information processing system according to any one of claims 9 to 11.
13. The second reception means further
    As a page presented to the user based on a predetermined operation, switching between a page showing a list of the stock information and a page showing a list of a plurality of pages constituting the electronic book is accepted.
    The information processing system according to any one of claims 9 to 12.

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