JP6524765B2 - Delivery system, replacement device, replacement method, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a delivery system, a replacement device, a replacement method, and a program.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a related technology. Patent Document 1 discloses a transmission CM data automatic rearrangement system of an automatic program control apparatus which changes transmission CM data constituted by a CM frame and CM materials attached thereto.

JP-A-11-205259

  For each of the CM material, there may be timing that is undesirable to be broadcast. For example, it may not be preferable to broadcast CM material of a product for adults in a time zone in which the audience rating of children is high, in consideration of effects on children, CM effects, and the like.

  Usually, CM progress data (schedule) is created in consideration of the broadcast conditions for each CM material (conditions in which broadcasting is prohibited, conditions in which broadcasting is permitted, etc.). Then, the CM material is broadcasted according to the CM progress data. In the CM progress data, CM materials to be broadcast are associated with each of a plurality of CM frames.

  However, due to the insertion of an emergency special code (eg, emergency news), the broadcast schedule of the CM may be changed between the broadcasts on the day of the broadcast date. Then, the CM material may be broadcasted at a timing earlier or later than the timing determined by the CM progress data. In such a case, it is difficult to determine the broadcast timing after changing each CM material so as to satisfy the broadcast conditions, considering the broadcast conditions for each CM material one by one at the broadcast site. For this reason, there may occur a disadvantage that the CM material is broadcasted at a timing when it is not desirable to be broadcasted. In the case of the technique described in Patent Document 1, such a disadvantage can not be eliminated.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a new technology for reducing the inconvenience of broadcasting CM material at undesirable timings.

According to the invention
Having a controller, a CM bank, and a replacement device,
The control device transmits a standby instruction including CM material identification information and a transmission instruction to the CM bank and the replacement device.
When the CM bank receives the standby instruction, the CM bank performs standby for transmitting the CM material specified by the CM material identification information, and when receiving the transmission instruction, transmits the video signal of the CM material in standby. ,
The replacement device is
A determination unit that receives the standby instruction and determines whether to broadcast the CM material specified by the CM material identification information included in the standby instruction;
If the determination means determines that the broadcast is not possible, the standby means for sending out the replacement CM material is performed, and if the sending instruction is received, the replacement sending means for sending out the video signal of the replacement CM material in standby;
The video signal of the CM material transmitted by the CM bank according to the transmission instruction regardless of the judgment result by the judgment means, and the judgment result by the judgment means according to the transmission instruction when the judgment result by the judgment means is not broadcastable. The video signal of the replacement CM material sent out by the replacement sending means is input, and when there is an input from the replacement sending means, the video signal inputted from the replacement sending means is outputted, and the replacement sending Switching means for outputting the video signal input from the CM bank when there is no input from the means;
A delivery system is provided.

Moreover, according to the present invention,
A determination unit that receives the standby instruction transmitted by the control device and determines whether to broadcast the CM material identified by the CM material identification information included in the standby instruction;
When the determination means determines that the broadcast is not possible, the standby for transmitting the replacement CM material is performed, and when the transmission instruction transmitted by the control device is received, the replacement for transmitting the video signal of the standby replacement CM material is performed. Delivery means;
The video signal of the CM material transmitted by the CM bank according to the transmission instruction transmitted by the control device regardless of the judgment result by the judgment means , and the control when the judgment result by the judgment means is not broadcastable The video signal of the replacement CM material sent out by the replacement sending means is inputted according to the sending instruction sent by the device, and when there is an input from the replacement sending means, the input from the replacement sending means Switching means for outputting the output video signal and outputting the video signal input from the CM bank when there is no input from the replacement / transmission means;
A replacement device is provided.

Moreover, according to the present invention,
The computer is
A determination step of receiving the standby instruction transmitted by the control device and determining whether to broadcast the CM material specified by the CM material identification information included in the standby instruction;
When it is determined that the broadcasting is not possible in the determination step, the standby for transmitting the replacement CM material is performed, and when the transmission instruction transmitted by the control device is received, the video signal of the replacement CM material in standby is transmitted. Replacement delivery process,
In the case where the video signal of the CM material sent by the CM bank according to the sending instruction sent by the control device regardless of the decision result in the decision step, and the decision result in the decision step is not broadcastable. The video signal of the replacement CM material sent out in the replacement sending step is input according to the sending instruction sent by the control device, and when there is an input in the replacement sending step, the replacement sending step And a switching step of outputting the video signal inputted by the switching unit, and outputting the video signal inputted from the CM bank when there is no input in the replacement transmission step;
A replacement method is provided to perform the

Moreover, according to the present invention,
Computer,
A determination unit that receives the standby instruction transmitted by the control device and determines whether to broadcast the CM material identified by the CM material identification information included in the standby instruction;
When the determination means determines that the broadcast is not possible, the standby for transmitting the replacement CM material is performed, and when the transmission instruction transmitted by the control device is received, the replacement for transmitting the video signal of the standby replacement CM material is performed. Delivery means,
The video signal of the CM material transmitted by the CM bank according to the transmission instruction transmitted by the control device regardless of the judgment result by the judgment means , and the control when the judgment result by the judgment means is not broadcastable The video signal of the replacement CM material sent out by the replacement sending means is inputted according to the sending instruction sent by the device, and when there is an input from the replacement sending means, the input from the replacement sending means Switching means for outputting the output video signal and outputting the video signal input from the CM bank when there is no input from the replacement / transmission means,
A program is provided to function as

  According to the present invention, a new technology is realized to reduce the inconvenience of broadcasting CM material at undesirable timings.

It is a figure which shows notionally an example of the hardware constitutions of the apparatus of this embodiment. It is an example of the functional block diagram of the general system with which a broadcasting station is equipped. It is an example of the functional block diagram of the system which applied the delivery system of this embodiment. It is an example of a functional block diagram of a delivery system of this embodiment. It is an example of a functional block diagram of a substitution device of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the broadcast prohibition condition information for every CM of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the broadcast prohibition condition value information of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the broadcast prohibition information of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically an example of broadcast permission condition information for every CM of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the broadcast permission condition value information of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the broadcast permission condition information of this embodiment. It is a flow figure showing an example of a flow of processing of a delivery system of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the information accumulate | stored in CM bank of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the information accumulate | stored in the replacement | transmission sending part of this embodiment.

  First, an example of the hardware configuration of the apparatus of the present embodiment will be described. The units included in the apparatus of the present embodiment are a central processing unit (CPU) of any computer, a memory, a program loaded to the memory, a storage unit such as a hard disk storing the program (stored from the stage of shipping the apparatus in advance) Programs can be stored as well as storage media such as CD (Compact Disc) and programs downloaded from a server on the Internet, etc.), and by an optional combination of hardware and software centered on the network connection interface To be realized. And it is understood by those skilled in the art that there are various modifications in the implementation method and apparatus.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram conceptually showing an example of a hardware configuration of a device (CM bank, control device, replacement device, etc.) of the present embodiment. As illustrated, the apparatus according to the present embodiment includes, for example, a CPU 1A, a random access memory (RAM) 2A, a read only memory (ROM) 3A, a communication unit 8A, an auxiliary storage device 9A, etc. Have. The device of the present embodiment may further include a display control unit 4A, a display 5A, an operation reception unit 6A, an operation unit 7A, and the like. Further, although not shown, the apparatus of the present embodiment may further include other elements such as a microphone and a speaker.

  The CPU 1A controls the entire computer of the apparatus together with each element. The ROM 3A includes an area for storing programs for operating the computer, various application programs, various setting data used when these programs operate, and the like. The RAM 2A includes an area for temporarily storing data, such as a work area for program operation. The auxiliary storage device 9A is, for example, an HDD (Hard Disc Drive), and can store a large amount of data.

  The display 5A is, for example, a display device (LED (Light Emitting Diode) display, liquid crystal display, organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display, etc.). The display 5A may be a touch panel display integrated with the touch pad. The display control unit 4A reads data stored in a VRAM (Video RAM), performs predetermined processing on the read data, and sends the data to the display 5A to display various screens. The operation receiving unit 6A receives various operations via the operation unit 7A. The operation unit 7A includes operation keys, operation buttons, switches, a jog dial, a touch panel display, a keyboard, and the like. The communication unit 8A is connected to a network such as the Internet or a LAN (Local Area Network) by wire and / or wirelessly to communicate with other electronic devices. Further, the communication unit 8A can directly communicate with other electronic devices by wire and / or wirelessly.

  Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described. The functional block diagram used in the following description of the embodiment does not show the configuration in hardware units but shows blocks in functional units. In these figures, each device is described as being implemented by one device, but the implementation means is not limited thereto. That is, it may be a physically separated configuration or a logically separated configuration. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the same component and description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  First, an overview of a general system provided to a broadcast station will be described. Then, the delivery system of this embodiment will be described while clarifying the difference from the general system.

  FIG. 2 is an example of a functional block diagram of a general system provided in a broadcast station. In the release system, broadcast progress data is created. For example, CM progress data indicating a CM broadcast schedule is created.

  The DS (data server) acquires broadcast progress data from the release system. Then, the DS receives an operation such as confirmation or correction of broadcast progress data by the operator. In addition, the DS accepts an input from the operator regarding the progress of the broadcast, for example, an input specifying the timing of moving to the CM or the timing of returning to the main part during live broadcasting.

  The control device controls a plurality of subordinate devices (CM bank, program bank, etc.) based on the broadcast progress data acquired from the DS, the input regarding the progress of the broadcast, and the like. For example, the control device transmits, to the CM bank, an instruction to transmit a predetermined CM material at a predetermined timing based on broadcast progress data acquired from the DS, an input regarding the progress of the broadcast, and the like.

  For example, the control device may identify the identification information (eg, code, address information, etc.) of the CM material prior to the timing (eg, several seconds or 1 to 2 minutes before) when the CM material is sent Send a containing standby instruction to the CM bank. Then, at a predetermined timing after the transmission of the standby instruction, the control device transmits, to the CM bank, an instruction (transmission instruction) for transmitting the CM material which has been made to stand by in advance.

  The CM bank stores moving image data of a plurality of CM materials. Then, the CM bank transmits a video signal of a predetermined CM material at a predetermined timing according to an instruction from the control system.

  For example, when the CM bank receives a standby instruction from the control device, the CM bank accumulates identification information (CM material identification information) of CM material included in the received standby instruction. Then, the CM bank takes out one of the stored CM material identification information in a first-in first-out system, and stands by for the CM material specified by the extracted CM material identification information.

  When the CM bank receives the transmission instruction from the control device, the CM bank outputs a video signal of the CM material on standby. Then, one of the stored CM material identification information is newly extracted, and the CM material specified by the extracted CM material identification information is newly put on standby. The video signal sent from the CM bank is input to the master switcher.

  The standby mode is to make it possible to start transmission of the video signal with a small time lag when receiving a subsequent transmission instruction, and corresponds to, for example, processing of transferring the target file to a storage device having a relatively high processing speed.

  An ANC INC (ancillari inserter) provided in the CM bank inserts predetermined ancillary information into an ancillary information area (so-called ancillary area) of the video signal. Although not illustrated, another ANC INC may be provided in a portion different from the inside of the CM bank, and predetermined additional information may be inserted in the additional information area of the main image signal and the video signal of the CM material.

  The program bank stores moving image data of a plurality of main programs (programs). Then, according to an instruction from the control system, a predetermined main video signal is sent out at a predetermined timing.

  A plurality of video signals such as a video signal of a CM material, a video signal of a main part, and a video signal from a series net are input to the master switcher. The master switcher switches the video signal output from there.

  ENC is an encoder. The SI (service information) transmission transmits predetermined information such as a program guide. Data broadcasting sends out data broadcasting information. The MUX (multiplexer) multiplexes a plurality of input signals. The signals multiplexed by the MUX are then transmitted to the transmitting station after being subjected to predetermined processing. The transmitting station transmits the received signal as a broadcast wave (radio wave).

  The release system, the DS, and the control system, for example, can communicate with each other via an information system line. The control system and devices under the control (CM bank, program bank, etc.) can communicate with each other via a control system line. The communication standard is a design matter.

  FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing an example of a system to which the delivery system of this embodiment is applied. As compared with FIG. 2, it can be seen that the difference is in whether or not the replacement device 30 is included. The delivery system 1 according to the present embodiment realizes excellent operations and effects that can not be realized by a general system by the characteristic processing realized by the CM bank 10, the control device 20, and the replacement device 30.

  Hereinafter, the configurations of the CM bank 10, the control device 20, and the replacement device 30 according to the present embodiment will be described. As for the release system, DS, program bank, master switcher, ENC, SI transmission, data broadcasting, MUX, information system circuit and control system circuit shown in FIG. 3, the general system described with reference to FIG. The description here is omitted because it is similar.

  FIG. 4 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the delivery system 1 of the present embodiment. As illustrated, the delivery system 1 includes a CM bank 10, a control device 20, and a replacement device 30.

  The control device 20 transmits a standby instruction including CM material identification information of a CM material to be broadcasted. In addition, the control device 20 transmits a transmission instruction for transmitting the CM material on standby. For example, the control device 20 transmits a standby instruction and a transmission instruction based on broadcast progress data acquired from the DS, an input regarding the progress of the broadcast, and the like.

  Control device 20 transmits a standby instruction and a transmission instruction to both CM bank 10 and replacement device 30. Control device 20 transmits the same standby instruction and transmission instruction to both CM bank 10 and replacement device 30 at the same timing. The same timing here is a concept including both the timing when transmitting to the CM bank 10 and the replacement device 30 completely coincide, and within a predetermined time (for example, within 0.03 seconds) in which the difference is small. Thus, the controller 20 differs from a general system controller in that it transmits a standby instruction and a transmission instruction to both the CM bank 10 and the replacement device 30. The other configuration is the same as a control device of a general system.

  The CM bank 10 stores moving image data of a plurality of CM materials. When the CM bank 10 receives the standby instruction from the control device 20, the CM bank 10 performs standby for transmitting a video signal of the CM material specified by the CM material identification information included in the standby instruction. Then, when the CM bank 10 receives the transmission instruction from the control device 20, the CM bank 10 transmits the video signal of the CM material on standby.

  For example, when the CM bank 10 receives a standby instruction from the control device 20, the CM bank 10 stores CM material identification information included in the received standby instruction as shown in FIG. Then, the CM bank 10 takes out one of the stored CM material identification information (see FIG. 13) in a first-in first-out manner, and stands by for the CM material specified by the extracted CM material identification information.

  When the CM bank 10 receives the transmission instruction from the control device 20, the CM bank 10 outputs a video signal of the CM material on standby. Then, one of the stored CM material identification information (see FIG. 13) is newly taken out, and the CM material specified by the taken-out CM material identification information is newly put on standby.

  The video signal of the CM material transmitted from the CM bank 10 is input to the replacement device 30, specifically, to the switching unit 33 of the replacement device 30. The CM bank 10 differs from the CM bank of a general system in this respect. The other configurations are the same as the CM bank of a general system.

  Next, the configuration of the replacement device 30 will be described. FIG. 5 shows an example of a functional block diagram of the replacement device 30 of the present embodiment. As illustrated, the replacement device 30 includes a determination unit 31, a replacement sending unit 32, and a switching unit 33.

  Determination unit 31 receives a standby instruction from control device 20. Then, the determination unit 31 determines whether to broadcast the CM material identified by the CM material identification information included in the received standby instruction.

  For example, the determination unit 31 may determine whether to broadcast the CM material specified by the CM material identification information based on the broadcast prohibition condition in which the broadcast of each CM material is prohibited. In addition, the determination unit 31 may determine whether to broadcast the CM material specified by the CM material identification information, based on the broadcast permission condition in which the broadcast of each CM material is permitted. Hereinafter, determination based on the broadcast prohibition condition and determination based on the broadcast permission condition will be described.

"Determination based on broadcast prohibition conditions"
The determination unit 31 may, for example, hold in advance the CM-specific broadcast prohibition condition information as shown in FIG. In the per-CM broadcast prohibition condition information shown in FIG. 6, identification information (broadcast prohibition condition ID) of a broadcast prohibition condition applied to each CM material is associated with each of the CM material identification information (material code). One broadcast prohibited condition may be associated with one CM material, or a plurality of broadcast prohibited conditions may be associated. Also, there may be CM material to which the broadcast prohibition condition can not be associated.

  Furthermore, the determination unit 31 may hold broadcast prohibition condition value information as shown in FIG. In the broadcast prohibition condition value information, a value corresponding to "broadcasting possible" or "broadcasting impossible" is associated with each of the broadcast prohibition condition IDs. Although “OK” is described as a value corresponding to “Broadcast enabled” and “Impossible” is described as a value corresponding to “Unavailable” in the drawing, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, only one of them may be flagged.

  The values of each of the broadcast prohibition conditions indicated by the broadcast prohibition condition value information are determined according to the broadcast prohibition condition information as shown in FIG. 8 and updated by the updating unit (not shown).

  In the broadcast prohibition condition of the broadcast prohibition condition ID "prohibition 001", it is shown that the broadcast is prohibited from 6 o'clock to 18 o'clock. According to such a broadcast prohibition condition, the value corresponding to the broadcast prohibition condition ID "prohibition 001" in the broadcast prohibition condition value information shown in FIG. 7 becomes "impossible" from 6 o'clock to 18 o'clock, and other time zones Is "OK".

  In the broadcast prohibition condition of the broadcast prohibition condition ID "prohibition 002", it is shown that broadcasting is prohibited between 9 o'clock and 12 o'clock. According to such a broadcast prohibition condition, the value corresponding to the broadcast prohibition condition ID "prohibited 002" in the broadcast prohibition condition value information shown in FIG. 7 becomes "impossible" from 9 o'clock to 12 o'clock, and other time zones Is "OK".

  The broadcast prohibition condition of the broadcast prohibition condition ID "prohibition 003" indicates that the broadcast is prohibited when the weather is rainy. According to such a broadcast prohibition condition, the value corresponding to the broadcast prohibition condition ID "prohibited 003" in the broadcast prohibition condition value information shown in FIG. 7 becomes "impossible" when the weather is rain, and in other cases It becomes "OK".

  The broadcast prohibition condition of the broadcast prohibition condition ID "prohibition 004" indicates that the broadcast is prohibited if the A team loses the game. According to such a broadcast prohibition condition, the value corresponding to the broadcast prohibition condition ID "prohibited 004" in the broadcast prohibition condition value information shown in FIG. 7 becomes "impossible" when the team A loses or loses, etc. In the case of, it becomes "OK".

  For example, the operator may determine broadcast prohibition condition information (see FIG. 8) and each broadcast prohibition condition at predetermined timing (eg, once a day at a predetermined time, a predetermined time a plurality of times a day). Based on the latest information (eg current time, weather, success or failure of team A, etc.), determine the latest value (broadcast enabled or not broadcast) of each broadcast prohibited condition, and determine the value determined for each broadcast prohibited condition You may input to the update unit. Then, the updating unit may update the broadcast prohibition condition value information (see FIG. 7) in accordance with the input value.

  In addition, the update unit determines the latest value (broadcast enabled or not broadcast) of each of the broadcast prohibition conditions at a predetermined timing (eg, once a day at a predetermined time, a predetermined time a plurality of times a day) The broadcast prohibition condition value information (see FIG. 7) may be updated according to the determined value.

  In the case of the example, the update unit determines the values (broadcast enabled or not broadcast) of each of the broadcast prohibition conditions at predetermined timing (eg, once a day at a predetermined time, plural times a day at a predetermined time). Get the latest information for you.

  Information for determining the value of each of the broadcast prohibition conditions differs depending on the contents of the broadcast prohibition conditions. In the case of the broadcast prohibition conditions of the broadcast prohibition condition IDs “prohibition 001” and “prohibition 002” in FIG. 8, for example, the current time is information for determination. In the case of the broadcast prohibition condition of the broadcast prohibition condition ID "prohibition 003" of FIG. 8, for example, the content of the current weather, the content of the latest weather forecast on the day, etc. become information for determination. In the case of the broadcast prohibited condition of the broadcast prohibited condition ID “prohibited 004” in FIG. 8, for example, the game result of the previous day of team A, the game result of the day, etc. become information for determination.

  The updating unit may obtain these pieces of information from, for example, a server that provides such information. In addition, the operator may input such information to the updating unit.

  When acquiring the information for determination, the updating unit determines the value (broadcast enabled or not) of each of the broadcast prohibition conditions based on the information and the broadcast prohibition condition information (see FIG. 8). And an update part updates broadcast prohibition condition value information (refer FIG. 7) according to the determined value. The updating unit may be included in the replacement device 30 of the present embodiment, or may be included in another device configured to be able to communicate with the replacement device 30.

  For example, based on the broadcast prohibition condition information for every CM shown in FIG. 6 and the broadcast prohibition condition value information shown in FIG. 7, the judgment unit 31 can decide whether or not to broadcast the CM material specified by the CM material identification information at that timing. Determine

  For example, when the CM material identification information included in the acquired standby instruction is acquired, the determination unit 31 refers to the broadcast prohibition condition information for each CM illustrated in FIG. 6 and determines whether the broadcast prohibition condition is associated. .

  If not matched, the determination unit 31 determines that the CM material specified by the CM material identification information is broadcastable. On the other hand, when it is associated, the determination unit 31 refers to the broadcast inhibition condition value information shown in FIG. 7 and acquires the value of the associated broadcast inhibition condition.

  If the value corresponds to broadcast enabled, the determination unit 31 determines that the CM material specified by the CM material identification information is broadcast enabled. On the other hand, when the value corresponds to the non-broadcasting, the determination unit 31 determines that the CM material specified by the CM material identification information is not broadcastable. When it is determined that the broadcast is not possible, the determination unit 31 determines a predetermined CM material to be broadcast as a CM material (replacement CM material) in place of the CM material specified by the CM material identification information.

  This will be described using a specific example. For example, it is assumed that CM material identification information (material code) included in the standby instruction is "1234-567890". Referring to the per-CM broadcast prohibition condition information shown in FIG. 6, the broadcast prohibition condition ID “prohibition 001” is associated. Therefore, the determination unit 31 refers to the broadcast prohibition condition value information illustrated in FIG. 7 and acquires the value of the broadcast prohibition condition associated with the broadcast prohibition condition ID “prohibition 001”. In FIG. 7, the value corresponding to "broadcasting possible" is matched with broadcast prohibition condition ID "prohibition 001". Therefore, the determination unit 31 determines that the CM material specified by the CM material identification information (material code) “1234-567890” is broadcastable at the corresponding timing.

  As another example, it is assumed that CM material identification information (material code) included in the standby instruction is "1234-567891". Referring to the per-CM broadcast prohibition condition information shown in FIG. 6, the broadcast prohibition condition IDs “prohibition 002” and “prohibition 003” are associated. Therefore, the determination unit 31 refers to the broadcast prohibition condition value information illustrated in FIG. 7 and acquires the value of the broadcast prohibition condition associated with the broadcast prohibition condition IDs “prohibition 002” and “prohibition 003”.

  In FIG. 7, the value corresponding to "broadcasting enabled" is associated with the broadcast prohibited condition ID "prohibited 002", and the value corresponding to "broadcasting disabled" is associated with the broadcast prohibited condition ID "prohibited 003". Therefore, the determination unit 31 determines that the CM material specified by the CM material identification information (material code) "1234-567891" is not broadcastable at the timing. If the determining unit 31 determines that broadcasting is possible under all the broadcast prohibition conditions associated with each other, the CM material is determined to be available for broadcasting at that timing.

  As another example, it is assumed that CM material identification information (material code) included in the standby instruction is “1234-567892”. Referring to the per-CM broadcast prohibition condition information shown in FIG. 6, the broadcast prohibition condition is not associated. Therefore, the determination unit 31 determines that the CM material specified by the CM material identification information (material code) “1234-567892” is broadcastable at the corresponding timing.

"Determination based on broadcast permission conditions"
The determination unit 31 may, for example, hold in advance the CM-specific broadcast permission condition information as shown in FIG. In the per-CM broadcast permission condition information shown in FIG. 9, the material group, the broadcast permission condition ID, and the material code are associated with each other.

  In the column of material groups, information for identifying a plurality of material groups is described. Each material group is associated with one or more material codes (CM material identification information). That is, each material group includes one or more CM materials.

  When a plurality of material codes are associated with one material group, conditions under which broadcasting of each CM material is permitted are associated with each of the plurality of material codes.

  In the case of the illustrated example, condition values (cases A to C) are associated with each of a plurality of material codes included in the material group "AAAA". If Case A applies, CM material broadcast of material code "1234-567890" is permitted, and if Case B applies, CM material broadcast of material code "1234-567891" is permitted, Case C applies. In this case, it means that the broadcast of the CM material of the material code "1234-567892" is permitted.

  Further, in the case of the example of the figure, identification information (broadcast permission condition ID) of a broadcast permission condition for determining which condition value is associated with a material group to which a plurality of material codes are associated.

  In the case of the example of FIG. 9, in the material group “AAAA”, which condition value (cases A to C) corresponds to is determined based on the broadcast permission condition of the broadcast permission condition ID “XX”. In the material group “BBBB”, which condition value (cases A to D) corresponds to is determined based on the broadcast permission condition of the broadcast permission condition ID “YY”.

  For example, the determination unit 31 may hold broadcast permission condition value information as shown in FIG. In the broadcast permission condition value information, a condition value is associated with each of the broadcast permission condition IDs. Although A to D are described as values corresponding to cases A to D in the drawing, the present invention is not limited thereto.

  The value of each of the broadcast permission conditions indicated by the broadcast permission condition value information is determined according to the broadcast permission condition information as shown in FIG. 11 and is updated by the updating unit (not shown).

  In the broadcast permission condition information shown in FIG. 11, a broadcast permission condition ID, a name, and values corresponding to the respective condition values (cases A to D, etc.) are associated with one another. The names are for the purpose of enabling persons to easily grasp each of the broadcast permission conditions.

  For example, the broadcast permission condition ID “XX” has a condition value determined based on the weather. If it is sunny, the condition value "case A" is determined, if it is rain, the condition value "case B" is determined, otherwise the condition value "case C" is determined.

  The broadcast permission condition ID “YY” has a condition value determined based on the outcome of the team A. In the case of winning, the condition value "case A" is determined, and in the case of losing the condition value "case B" is determined. In the case of a tie, the condition value "case C" is determined. Case D "is determined.

  For example, on the basis of the broadcast permission condition information (see FIG. 11), the operator sets the latest condition value of each of the broadcast permission conditions at a predetermined timing (eg, once a day at a predetermined time, a predetermined time a plurality of times a day). The condition value determined for each of the broadcasting permission conditions may be determined and input to the updating unit. Then, the updating unit may update the broadcast permission condition value information (see FIG. 10) according to the input condition value.

  In addition, the updating unit determines the latest condition value of each of the broadcasting permission conditions at a predetermined timing (eg, once a day at a predetermined time, a predetermined time a plurality of times a day), and permits the broadcasting according to the determined condition values. Condition value information (see FIG. 10) may be updated.

  In the case of the example, the update unit acquires the latest information for determining the condition value of each of the broadcast permission conditions at a predetermined timing (eg, once a day at a predetermined time, a predetermined time a plurality of times a day) Do.

  The information for determining the condition value of each of the broadcast permission conditions differs depending on the contents of the broadcast permission conditions. In the case of the broadcast permission condition of the broadcast permission condition ID “XX” in FIG. 11, for example, the content of the current weather, the content of the latest weather forecast on the current day, and the like become information for determination. In the case of the broadcast permission condition of the broadcast permission condition ID “YY” in FIG. 11, for example, the game result of the previous day of team A, the game result of the day, etc. become information for determination.

  The updating unit may obtain these pieces of information from, for example, a server that provides such information. In addition, the operator may input such information to the updating unit.

  When acquiring the information for determination, the update unit determines the condition value of each of the broadcast permission conditions based on the information and the broadcast permission condition information (see FIG. 11). Then, the updating unit updates the broadcast permission condition value information (see FIG. 10) in accordance with the determined condition value.

  For example, based on the per-CM broadcast permission condition information shown in FIG. 9 and the broadcast permission condition value information shown in FIG. 10, the determination unit 31 can determine whether to broadcast the CM material identified by the CM material identification information at that timing. Determine

  For example, when the CM material identification information included in the acquired standby instruction is acquired, the determination unit 31 refers to the broadcast permission condition information for each CM illustrated in FIG. 9 and determines whether a broadcast permission condition is associated.

  If not matched, the determination unit 31 determines that the CM material specified by the CM material identification information is broadcastable. On the other hand, when it is associated, the determination unit 31 refers to the broadcast permission condition value information shown in FIG. 10 and acquires the condition value of the associated broadcast permission condition.

  When the condition value corresponds to the CM material, the determination unit 31 determines that the CM material specified by the CM material identification information is broadcastable. On the other hand, when the condition value does not correspond to the CM material, the determination unit 31 determines that the CM material specified by the CM material identification information is not broadcastable. Then, instead of the CM material specified by the CM material identification information, the determination unit 31 selects a CM material corresponding to the condition value acquired from the broadcast permission condition value information in the material group to which the CM material belongs. Determined as CM material to be broadcast (replacement CM material).

  For example, it is assumed that CM material identification information (material code) included in the acquired standby instruction is “1234-567891”. Referring to the per-CM broadcast permission condition information shown in FIG. 9, the corresponding CM material is associated with the broadcast condition ID “XX”. For this reason, the determination unit 31 refers to the broadcast permission condition value information shown in FIG. 10, and acquires the condition value of the associated broadcast permission condition, that is, “case A”.

  The acquired condition value “case A” is different from the value “case B” corresponding to the CM material identification information (material code) “1234-567891”. For this reason, the determination unit 31 determines that broadcasting of the CM material specified by the CM material identification information at this timing is not possible. Then, the judgment unit 31 belongs to the material group “AAAA” to which the CM material belongs, and broadcasts instead the CM material of the CM material identification information (material code) “1234-567890” corresponding to the condition value “case A”. Determined as the CM material to be used (replacement CM material).

  As another example, it is assumed that CM material identification information (material code) included in the acquired standby instruction is "1234-567899". Referring to the per-CM broadcast permission condition information illustrated in FIG. 9, the broadcast permission condition is not associated with the CM material specified by the CM material identification information. For this reason, the determination unit 31 determines that the broadcast of the CM material specified by the CM material identification information at that timing is acceptable.

  The determination unit 31 can also determine whether to broadcast the CM material using the broadcast prohibition condition and the broadcast permission condition. In this case, when it is determined that the broadcasting is possible based on the broadcasting permission condition and when it is determined that the broadcasting is possible based on the broadcasting prohibition condition, the determining unit 31 determines that the CM material specified by the CM material identification information is broadcastable. May be Then, when it is determined that the broadcast is not possible based on at least one of the broadcast permission condition and the broadcast prohibition condition, the CM material specified by the CM material identification information may be determined as the broadcast impossible.

  In the case of the example, the determination unit 31 may perform the determination based on the broadcast prohibition condition also on the CM material determined to be broadcast instead based on the broadcast permission condition. Then, if it is determined that the broadcast is not possible in the determination, the CM material may be set as the replacement CM material, and if it is determined that the broadcast is not possible, a predetermined predetermined CM material may be determined as the replacement CM material. .

  Returning to FIG. 5, the replacement sending unit 32 stores moving image data of a plurality of CM materials that can be replacement CM materials. As described above, the determination unit 31 determines the substitute CM material according to a predetermined rule. The CM material that can be the replacement CM material is a CM material that may be determined by the determination unit 31 as the replacement CM material.

  When the determination unit 31 determines that the broadcast is not possible, the replacement transmission unit 32 performs standby for transmitting replacement CM material. Then, when receiving the sending instruction from the control device 20, the replacement sending unit 32 sends a video signal of the replacement CM material on standby. The video signal of the replacement CM material sent from the replacement sending unit 32 is input to the switching unit 33.

  If the determination unit 31 determines that broadcasting is possible, the replacement transmission unit 32 does not perform standby for transmitting replacement CM material. For this reason, even if the transmission instruction is received from the control device 20, the video signal of the replacement CM material is not transmitted.

  For example, the determination result by the determination unit 31 may be accumulated as shown in FIG. When it is determined that the broadcast is not possible, the determination unit 31 outputs CM material identification information of the determined replacement CM material as a determination result. In addition, when it is determined that the broadcast is possible, the determination unit 31 outputs, as a determination result, information indicating that effect.

  In the example of FIG. 14, the determination result output by the determination unit 31 is accumulated in the field of the material code. In addition, when the information which shows broadcast availability is output as a determination result, a corresponding column may be blank, for example.

  For example, from among the determination results (see FIG. 14) accumulated in this manner, the replacement transmission unit 32 takes out one by the first-in first-out method, and stands by for the replacement CM material specified by the taken-out CM material identification information. Do. When the CM material identification information can not be taken out (CM material identification information is not stored. In the case of FIG. 14, it is blank.), The replacement sending unit 32 does not perform standby of the replacement CM material.

  Then, when receiving the sending instruction from the control device 20, the replacement sending unit 32 outputs a video signal of the replacement CM material in standby. The video signal of the replacement CM material sent from the replacement sending unit 32 is input to the switching unit 33. In addition, when there is no replacement CM material on standby, the replacement transmission unit 32 does not output the video signal even if the transmission instruction is received.

  When receiving the sending instruction from the control device 20, the replacement sending unit 32 newly takes out one of the stored determination results (see FIG. 14), and the replacement CM specified by the taken-out CM material identification information Stand by for new material. When the CM material identification information can not be taken out (CM material identification information is not stored. In the case of FIG. 14, it is blank.), The replacement sending unit 32 does not perform standby of the replacement CM material.

  The switching unit 33 receives the video signal of the CM material transmitted by the CM bank 10 in response to the transmission instruction from the control device 20. Further, the switching unit 33 receives the video signal of the replacement CM material sent out by the replacement sending unit 32 according to the sending instruction from the control device 20.

  The switching unit 33 outputs the video signal input from the replacement transmission unit 32 when the video signal from the replacement transmission unit 32 is input. The switching unit 33 outputs the video signal input from the CM bank 10 when the video signal from the replacement / transmission unit 32 is not input. Such switching can be realized according to the prior art.

  The video signal output from the switching unit 33 is input to, for example, a master switcher (see FIG. 3).

  Next, an example of the process flow of the delivery system 1 of the present embodiment will be described using the flowchart of FIG. 12.

  The control device 20 transmits a standby instruction including predetermined CM material identification information to both the CM bank 10 and the determination unit 31 at predetermined timing based on the broadcast progress data acquired from the DS, the input regarding the progress of the broadcast, etc. Do.

  When the CM bank 10 receives the standby instruction from the control device 20, the CM bank 10 accumulates the CM material identification information included in the received standby instruction as shown in FIG. Then, the CM bank 10 takes out one of the stored CM material identification information (see FIG. 13) in a first-in first-out manner, and stands by for the CM material specified by the extracted CM material identification information.

  On the other hand, when the determination unit 31 receives the standby instruction from the control device 20, the determination unit 31 determines whether to broadcast the CM material identified by the CM material identification information included in the standby instruction. If it is determined that the broadcast can not be performed, the determination unit 31 determines the replacement CM material. Then, the determination unit 31 transmits the determination result to the replacement and transmission unit 32.

  The replacement and transmission unit 32 accumulates the determination result received from the determination unit 31 as shown in FIG. Then, the replacement transmission unit 32 takes out one of the stored determination results (see FIG. 14) in a first-in first-out method, and stands by for the replacement CM material specified by the taken-out CM material identification information. When the CM material identification information can not be taken out (CM material identification information is not stored. In the case of FIG. 14, it is blank.), The replacement sending unit 32 does not perform standby of the replacement CM material.

  The control device 20 transmits a transmission instruction to both the CM bank 10 and the replacement transmission unit 32 at a predetermined timing after transmitting the standby instruction.

  The CM bank 10 transmits the video signal of the CM material on standby in accordance with the transmission instruction received from the control device 20. Then, the CM bank 10 newly takes one out of the stored CM material identification information (see FIG. 13), and newly stands by for the CM material specified by the extracted CM material identification information. The video signal sent from the CM bank 10 is input to the switching unit 33.

  Further, in accordance with the transmission instruction received from the control device 20, the replacement transmission unit 32 transmits the video signal of the replacement CM material on standby. Then, the replacement transmission unit 32 newly takes out one of the accumulated determination results (see FIG. 14), and newly puts on the replacement CM material specified by the taken-out CM material identification information. When the CM material identification information can not be taken out (CM material identification information is not stored. In the case of FIG. 14, it is blank.), The replacement sending unit 32 does not perform standby of the replacement CM material.

  The video signal sent from the replacement sending unit 32 is input to the switching unit 33. In addition, when there is no replacement CM material on standby, the replacement transmission unit 32 does not transmit the video signal even if the transmission instruction is received from the control device 20. In this case, no video signal is input from the replacement / transmission unit 32 to the switching unit 33.

  The switching unit 33 outputs the video signal of the replacement CM material input from the replacement sending unit 32 when there is an input from the replacement sending unit 32. When there is no input from the replacement / transmission unit 32, the switching unit 33 outputs the video signal of the CM material input from the CM bank 10.

  According to the embodiment described above, after the standby instruction is transmitted from the control device 20 and before the transmission instruction is transmitted, whether or not the broadcasting of each of the CM materials specified by the standby instruction is possible at the corresponding timing Can be determined. Then, when the broadcast is possible, the CM material is broadcasted, and when the broadcast is not possible, another substitute CM material can be broadcasted. As described above, according to the present embodiment, the check near the water near the broadcast timing is realized. As a result, it is possible to more effectively reduce the inconvenience that the CM material is broadcasted at undesirable timings.

  Further, in the present embodiment, whether to broadcast the CM material can be determined based on the broadcast prohibition condition in which the broadcast of each CM material is prohibited. According to the present embodiment, by setting the conditions for prohibiting the broadcast for each CM material, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the CM material is broadcasted under the conditions for which the broadcast is prohibited.

  Further, in the present embodiment, whether to broadcast the CM material can be determined based on the broadcast permission condition in which the broadcast of each CM material is permitted. According to the present embodiment, by defining the conditions for permitting the broadcast for each CM material, it is possible to broadcast the CM material only under the conditions for which the broadcast is prohibited.

  Further, by combining the broadcast prohibition condition and the broadcast permission condition, it is preferable to increase the variation of the broadcast restriction of the CM material.

Hereinafter, an example of a reference form is added.
1. Having a controller, a CM bank, and a replacement device,
The control device transmits a standby instruction including CM material identification information and a transmission instruction to the CM bank and the replacement device.
When the CM bank receives the standby instruction, the CM bank performs standby for transmitting the CM material specified by the CM material identification information, and when receiving the transmission instruction, transmits the video signal of the CM material in standby. ,
The replacement device is
A determination unit that receives the standby instruction and determines whether to broadcast the CM material specified by the CM material identification information included in the standby instruction;
If the determination means determines that the broadcast is not possible, the standby means for sending out the replacement CM material is performed, and if the sending instruction is received, the replacement sending means for sending out the video signal of the replacement CM material in standby;
The video signal of the CM material sent out by the CM bank according to the sending instruction and the video signal of the replacement CM material sent out by the replacement sending means according to the sending instruction are input, and the replacement A switching means for outputting a video signal inputted from the substitution sending means when there is an input from the sending means, and outputting a video signal inputted from the CM bank when there is no input from the substitution sending means When,
A delivery system having:
2. In the delivery system described in 1,
The delivery system in which the replacement delivery means does not perform standby for sending out the replacement CM material when the determination means determines that broadcasting is possible.
3. In the delivery system described in 1 or 2,
The transmission system, wherein the determination means determines whether to broadcast the CM material based on a broadcast prohibition condition in which the broadcast of each CM material is prohibited.
4. In the delivery system according to any one of 1 to 3,
The transmission system, wherein the determination means determines whether to broadcast the CM material based on a broadcast permission condition in which the broadcast of each of the CM material is permitted.
5. A determination unit that receives the standby instruction transmitted by the control device and determines whether to broadcast the CM material identified by the CM material identification information included in the standby instruction;
When the determination means determines that the broadcast is not possible, the standby for transmitting the replacement CM material is performed, and when the transmission instruction transmitted by the control device is received, the replacement for transmitting the video signal of the standby replacement CM material is performed. Delivery means;
The video signal of the CM material sent by the CM bank according to the sending instruction sent by the control device, and the replacement sent by the replacement sending means according to the sending instruction sent by the control device The video signal of the CM material is input, and when there is an input from the replacement transmission means, the video signal input from the replacement transmission means is output, and when there is no input from the replacement transmission means, the CM Switching means for outputting a video signal input from the bank;
A replacement device having
6. The computer is
A determination step of receiving the standby instruction transmitted by the control device and determining whether to broadcast the CM material specified by the CM material identification information included in the standby instruction;
When it is determined that the broadcasting is not possible in the determination step, the standby for transmitting the replacement CM material is performed, and when the transmission instruction transmitted by the control device is received, the video signal of the replacement CM material in standby is transmitted. Replacement delivery process,
The video signal of the CM material transmitted by the CM bank according to the transmission instruction transmitted by the control device, and the difference transmitted by the replacement transmission step according to the transmission instruction transmitted by the control device The video signal of the replacement CM material is input, and when there is an input in the replacement transmission step, the video signal input in the replacement transmission step is output, and when there is no input in the replacement transmission step, the CM bank A switching step of outputting a video signal input from the
Replacement method to carry out.
7. Computer,
A determination unit that receives the standby instruction transmitted by the control device and determines whether to broadcast the CM material identified by the CM material identification information included in the standby instruction;
When the determination means determines that the broadcast is not possible, the standby for transmitting the replacement CM material is performed, and when the transmission instruction transmitted by the control device is received, the replacement for transmitting the video signal of the standby replacement CM material is performed. Delivery means,
The video signal of the CM material sent by the CM bank according to the sending instruction sent by the control device, and the replacement sent by the replacement sending means according to the sending instruction sent by the control device The video signal of the CM material is input, and when there is an input from the replacement transmission means, the video signal input from the replacement transmission means is output, and when there is no input from the replacement transmission means, the CM Switching means for outputting a video signal input from the bank,
Program to function as.

1A CPU
2A RAM
3A ROM
4A display control unit 5A display 6A operation reception unit 7A operation unit 8A communication unit 9A auxiliary storage device 10A bus 1 delivery system 10 CM bank 20 control device 30 replacement device 31 determination unit 32 replacement transmission unit 33 switching unit

Claims (7)

Having a controller, a CM bank, and a replacement device,
The control device transmits a standby instruction including CM material identification information and a transmission instruction to the CM bank and the replacement device.
When the CM bank receives the standby instruction, the CM bank performs standby for transmitting the CM material specified by the CM material identification information, and when receiving the transmission instruction, transmits the video signal of the CM material in standby. ,
The replacement device is
A determination unit that receives the standby instruction and determines whether to broadcast the CM material specified by the CM material identification information included in the standby instruction;
If the determination means determines that the broadcast is not possible, the standby means for sending out the replacement CM material is performed, and if the sending instruction is received, the replacement sending means for sending out the video signal of the replacement CM material in standby;
The video signal of the CM material transmitted by the CM bank according to the transmission instruction regardless of the judgment result by the judgment means, and the judgment result by the judgment means according to the transmission instruction when the judgment result by the judgment means is not broadcastable. The video signal of the replacement CM material sent out by the replacement sending means is input, and when there is an input from the replacement sending means, the video signal inputted from the replacement sending means is outputted, and the replacement sending Switching means for outputting the video signal input from the CM bank when there is no input from the means;
A delivery system having: In the delivery system according to claim 1,
The delivery system in which the replacement delivery means does not perform standby for sending out the replacement CM material when the determination means determines that broadcasting is possible. In the delivery system according to claim 1 or 2,
The transmission system, wherein the determination means determines whether to broadcast the CM material based on a broadcast prohibition condition in which the broadcast of each CM material is prohibited. The delivery system according to any one of claims 1 to 3.
The transmission system, wherein the determination means determines whether to broadcast the CM material based on a broadcast permission condition in which the broadcast of each of the CM material is permitted. A determination unit that receives the standby instruction transmitted by the control device and determines whether to broadcast the CM material identified by the CM material identification information included in the standby instruction;
When the determination means determines that the broadcast is not possible, the standby for transmitting the replacement CM material is performed, and when the transmission instruction transmitted by the control device is received, the replacement for transmitting the video signal of the standby replacement CM material is performed. Delivery means;
The video signal of the CM material transmitted by the CM bank according to the transmission instruction transmitted by the control device regardless of the judgment result by the judgment means , and the control when the judgment result by the judgment means is not broadcastable The video signal of the replacement CM material sent out by the replacement sending means is inputted according to the sending instruction sent by the device, and when there is an input from the replacement sending means, the input from the replacement sending means Switching means for outputting the output video signal and outputting the video signal input from the CM bank when there is no input from the replacement / transmission means;
A replacement device having The computer is
A determination step of receiving the standby instruction transmitted by the control device and determining whether to broadcast the CM material specified by the CM material identification information included in the standby instruction;
When it is determined that the broadcasting is not possible in the determination step, the standby for transmitting the replacement CM material is performed, and when the transmission instruction transmitted by the control device is received, the video signal of the replacement CM material in standby is transmitted. Replacement delivery process,
In the case where the video signal of the CM material sent by the CM bank according to the sending instruction sent by the control device regardless of the decision result in the decision step, and the decision result in the decision step is not broadcastable. The video signal of the replacement CM material sent out in the replacement sending step is input according to the sending instruction sent by the control device, and when there is an input in the replacement sending step, the replacement sending step And a switching step of outputting the video signal inputted by the switching unit, and outputting the video signal inputted from the CM bank when there is no input in the replacement transmission step;
Replacement method to carry out. Computer,
A determination unit that receives the standby instruction transmitted by the control device and determines whether to broadcast the CM material identified by the CM material identification information included in the standby instruction;
When the determination means determines that the broadcast is not possible, the standby for transmitting the replacement CM material is performed, and when the transmission instruction transmitted by the control device is received, the replacement for transmitting the video signal of the standby replacement CM material is performed. Delivery means,
The video signal of the CM material transmitted by the CM bank according to the transmission instruction transmitted by the control device regardless of the judgment result by the judgment means , and the control when the judgment result by the judgment means is not broadcastable The video signal of the replacement CM material sent out by the replacement sending means is inputted according to the sending instruction sent by the device, and when there is an input from the replacement sending means, the input from the replacement sending means Switching means for outputting the output video signal and outputting the video signal input from the CM bank when there is no input from the replacement / transmission means,
Program to function as.

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