JP7092482B2 - Content distribution system and computer system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a content distribution system or the like that distributes content including at least video provided by a providing user to a user terminal of each viewing user.

Social networking services (SNS) that allow users to send texts and images by functions called chat functions and text functions, content distribution services, and the like are known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Communication between users is promoted by using the chat function and the text function. For example, in the case of a video distribution service, by sending and posting each text while watching the video, it is possible to enjoy a virtual experience as if everyone is watching the video together.

When not only text but also an image can be transmitted as a chat function or a text function, the transmission of the image may be called "image posting" or the like. For example, by transmitting an image of a character whose dialogue is shown in a balloon or an image of a character performing an action such as emotions, emotions and feelings that cannot be expressed in words can be simply transmitted.

It can be said that the various user experiences brought about by the functions related to the transmission of texts and images have become an indispensable standard in recent social networking services (SNS) and content distribution services.

JP-A-2017-91393

In the content distribution service, a viewing user who can be said to be a fixed fan can be created for a program in which related content is regularly distributed or a prominent provider user who provides the content relatively frequently. The existence of fixed fans activates support by transmitting texts and images to programs and prominent providers, promotes the extension of program life and the provision of more content to prominent providers, and eventually the entire distribution service. Brings an increase in utilization. Increasing utilization will bring positive results for both service operators and service users. Therefore, how to create a fixed fan is one of the important concerns for the distribution service operator.

There is no doubt that the content of the content is the main factor in inviting fixed fans, but the user experience while watching is also a major factor. In particular, it is thought that it will be a great force to lead to becoming a fixed fan if the viewing users experience a sense of unity that excites together through viewing the content and recognizes each other as the same kind and friends.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to realize a new service of a distribution service that can give a sense of unity that cannot be realized by simply transmitting (which can be said to be a post) texts and images among viewing users who view the same content. do.

The first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is a content distribution system that distributes content including at least a video provided by a providing user to a user terminal of each viewing user, in parallel with the distribution. A game execution control means (for example, a control board 1150 in FIG. 1, a server processing unit 200s in FIG. 13, and a distribution service management unit 210) that controls execution of a game in which the user terminal of the viewing user is used as a man-machine interface. , Game execution control unit 230, step S90 in FIG. 23 to step S100 in FIG. 24).
A viewing screen display control means (for example, the control board 1150 of FIG. 1 and FIG. 13) for controlling the display of the viewing screen in which the content display unit related to the distribution and the game display unit related to the game are arranged on the user terminal. Server processing unit 200s, distribution service management unit 210, viewing screen display control unit 212, step S50 in FIG. 23, step S100 in FIG. 24).
Benefit granting means for granting benefits to the providing user according to the play results of the game (for example, control board 1150 in FIG. 1, server processing unit 200s in FIG. 13, distribution service management unit 210, privilege granting unit 240, FIG. It is a content distribution system including step S118) of 24.

According to the first invention, a viewing user who is viewing a content can play a game together and give a privilege to a providing user according to the play result. In other words, it is possible to provide an opportunity for viewing users to cooperate and support the providing users. In the game experience, viewing users get excited together and help foster a sense of unity. A sense of unity is fostered by witnessing the results of being able to give good play results and giving benefits to the providing users and sharing the joy. This will create an environment in which viewing users can recognize each other as similar or peers, and will be a great force to lead to fixed fans.
Further, on the user terminal of the viewing user, the display related to the game can be performed in parallel with the display of the content being distributed. Therefore, it is possible to realize an unprecedented user experience of game play in parallel with viewing content. The excitement of this new user experience creates joy and satisfaction in watching the content, and strongly invites the viewing user to a fixed fan.

The second invention is the content distribution system of the first invention, wherein the game execution control means executes and controls a multiplayer game in which the viewing user who is viewing the same content by the distribution simultaneously participates.

According to the second invention, by allowing viewing users to play together at the same time, it is possible to more strongly promote the fostering of a sense of unity and the formation of a fixed fan.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the game execution control means controls execution of a multi-play game in which the viewing user who is viewing the same content by the distribution operates an avatar, and each viewing user in the game display unit. The content distribution system of the first or second invention, which changes and controls the playable content of each viewing user based on the display position of the avatar.

According to the third invention, since the multiplayer game can be played as it is by using the avatar of the viewing user while viewing the content, the game is played as it is with the other person who was watching with the other person, so that the environment for viewing the content is used. It is possible to create a sense of unity by giving the feeling of seamless game play. In addition, since the content that can be played changes depending on the positional relationship of each avatar at that time, it is possible to suppress the feeling of tiredness of the game.

A fourth aspect of the invention is the content distribution system of the third invention, wherein the game execution control means determines the display position of the avatar based on a given viewing parameter related to the viewing user of the avatar.

The "viewing parameter" referred to here is a parameter indicating how the viewing user is viewing, so to speak, the degree of activity as a fan in the current state. For example, the number and frequency of transmissions of texts and images performed during distribution can be said to be a good example in the sense that the viewing user actively participates in viewing. Further, the number of transmissions is not limited to the distribution at that time, and can be the number of transmissions required from the past viewing history.

Therefore, according to the fourth invention, the display position of the avatar can be set according to the degree of activity of the viewing user as a fan, and the display position can be used as it is to set the content that can be played in the game. Will affect. For example, it is possible to set a viewing user who is an active fan to play a more prominent role in a more prominent position in the game. By making such a setting that tickles the fan's psychology possible, it is possible to promote more fixed fanization.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the game execution control means causes a computer-controlled player to participate in the multiplayer game based on the number of viewing users who are viewing the same content by the distribution. It is a content distribution system of any one of the inventions.

According to the fifth invention, a computer-controlled player, a so-called virtual player, can participate in the game depending on how many people are viewing the same content. For example, when the number of people is small, it is possible to produce as if a certain number of people are playing the game together. Alternatively, it is possible to virtually create a computer-controlled opponent team in order to make all viewing users the same team, and it is possible to give more freedom to the game content that can be executed.

In the sixth invention, the game execution control means controls the progress of the game by using the game item possessed by the viewing user based on the usage instruction operation of the viewing user, and the privilege granting means. Is a content distribution system according to any one of the first to fifth inventions, which changes the content of the privilege based on the usage status of the game item.

According to the sixth invention, it is possible to encourage the active use of game items, facilitate changes due to game play, and suppress the mannerism of the game experience.

A seventh aspect of the invention is the content distribution system of the third or fourth invention, which changes the content of the privilege based on the action of the avatar based on the operation of the privilege granting means and the viewing user.

According to the seventh invention, the content of the privilege to be given can be changed based on the action of the avatar based on the operation of the viewing user. Therefore, the user experience can be improved.

The eighth invention is a ranking calculation means for calculating ranking for each providing user or for each content (for example, control board 1150 in FIG. 1, server processing unit 200s in FIG. 13, distribution service management unit 210, ranking calculation unit 242, First, the monthly content ranking data 780 of FIG. 14, monthly provision user ranking data 784, and step S144) of FIG. 24 are provided, and the privilege granting means grants the privilege that contributes to the improvement of the ranking as the privilege. The content distribution system according to any one of the seventh inventions.

According to the eighth invention, by expressing the result of cooperation and efforts of the viewer in the game in an easy-to-understand form called ranking, the viewer's competitive consciousness is tickled and a sense of unity is fostered. , It is possible to encourage active viewing and game play. As a result, it will effectively promote the conversion to a fixed fan.

The ninth invention is a presence / absence setting means (for example, the control board 1150 of FIG. 1, the server processing unit 200s of FIG. 13, and the distribution) for setting the presence / absence of execution of the game in parallel with the distribution according to the setting operation of the providing user. The service management unit 210, the presence / absence setting unit 220, the game presence / absence setting 631 in FIG. 18, and step S6) in FIG. 22 are provided, and the game execution control means is set to have the game execution by the presence / absence setting means. It is a content distribution system according to any one of the first to eighth inventions, which causes the game to be executed in some cases.

According to the ninth invention, the providing user himself / herself can select and set whether or not to execute the game in parallel with the distribution of the provided content.

A tenth aspect of the present invention is a consideration collecting means (for example, the control board 1150 of FIG. 1 and the server processing unit 200s of FIG. 13) for collecting the consideration for setting the execution of the game as present by the presence / absence setting means. , A distribution service management unit 210, a consideration collection control unit 222, and step S18) in FIG. 22.

According to the tenth invention, the providing user can set and collect the consideration for setting the execution of the game as present.

The eleventh invention is a game setting means for setting the game to be executed and controlled by the game execution control means (for example, the control board 1150 in FIG. 1, the server processing unit 200s in FIG. 13, the distribution service management unit 210, and the game setting unit. 224, the content distribution system according to any one of the first to tenth inventions, comprising the basic parameter value setting list 705 of FIG. 19, status data 709 for each avatar, and step S92) of FIG. 23.

According to the eleventh invention, the setting of the game can be changed for each execution. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the mannerism of the game.

The twelfth invention is the content distribution system of the eleventh invention in which the game setting means sets the game according to the setting operation of the providing user.

According to the twelfth invention, there can be room for the setting operation by the providing user to be involved in the setting of the game.

In the thirteenth invention, the game setting means includes a game type, a game difficulty level, a character appearing in the game, an ability of the character operated by the viewing user, a purpose of achieving the game, and the occurrence of an in-game event. The content distribution system of the eleventh or twelfth invention, which sets at least one of the above.

According to the thirteenth invention, the game type, the game difficulty level, the characters appearing in the game, the ability of the character operated by the viewing user, the purpose of achieving the game, the occurrence of in-game events, etc. are strongly influenced by the content of the game. The related elements can be changed for each game execution.

The fourteenth invention is a liveliness index value calculation means (for example, the control board 1150 of FIG. 1 and FIG. 13) for calculating a liveliness index value related to the content by using at least the number of the viewing users who are watching the content. The game setting means includes a server processing unit 200s, a distribution service management unit 210, a liveliness index value calculation unit 218, monitor data 712 in FIG. 19, and step S76) in FIG. 23. It is a content distribution system of any one of the eleventh to thirteenth inventions for setting a game.

The "lively index value" referred to here is a value indicating the viewing situation and the degree of excitement. It can be the number of viewing users during viewing, the cumulative number of transmissions by text and images from the start of distribution, the increase / decrease in viewing users, the change in the number of transmissions per unit time, and the like.

Therefore, according to the fourteenth invention, the content of the game can be changed according to the viewing situation and the degree of excitement thereof.

The fifteenth invention is a transmission content display control means (for example, the control board 1150 of FIG. 1) for receiving a transmission from the viewing user who is viewing the content and displaying the transmission content on the user terminal of the viewing user. The server processing unit 200s, the distribution service management unit 210, the transmission content display control unit 216, and step S50) in FIG. 23 are provided, and the activity index value calculation means is the transmission of the viewing user who is viewing the content. The content distribution system of the fourteenth invention, which calculates the activity index value related to the content by using the situation of the above.

According to the fifteenth invention, it is possible to change the game content according to the transmission status through the liveliness index value while displaying the content of the transmission act by the viewing user on the viewing screen.

A sixteenth invention is the fifteenth invention, wherein the game execution control means has means for controlling the progress of the game based on the transmission from the viewing user (for example, the transmission utilization control unit 232 of FIG. 13). Content distribution system.

According to the sixteenth invention, the transmission action by the viewing user can be used for progress control in the game.

The seventeenth invention is the content distribution system of any one of the fourteenth to sixteenth inventions, wherein the privilege granting means changes the content of the privilege based on the activity index value.

According to the seventeenth invention, the content of the privilege can be changed according to the activity index value.

The eighteenth invention is a computer system including a user terminal of each viewing user and a content distribution system according to any one of the first to seventeenth inventions.

According to the eighteenth invention, it is possible to realize a computer system having the same effect as that of any one of the first to seventeenth inventions.

The figure which shows the configuration example of the content distribution system. The front view which shows the configuration example of a user terminal. The figure for demonstrating the structure of the viewing screen for viewing content. The figure which shows the display example of the pop-up which is displayed at the time of the assignment change operation. The figure which shows the screen display example in the user terminal of the providing user at the time of distribution in a live format. The figure which shows the example of the display screen (viewing screen) in a viewing terminal when a game is executed. The figure which shows the setting example of the game type according to a viewing situation. The figure which shows the setting example of the game difficulty level and a point according to a boom index value. The figure for demonstrating the ability setting example according to the relative positional relationship in the game type "action RPG" or "hunting game". The figure which shows the display example of the viewing screen at the end of a game. The figure which shows the display example of the ranking result. The figure which shows the display example of the provision setting screen for inputting the setting about the provision of content on the provision terminal. A functional block diagram showing an example of functional configuration of a distribution server system. The figure which shows the example of the program and data which the server storage part stores. The figure which shows the data structure example of the game definition data. The figure which shows the data structure example of the game initial setting data. The figure which shows the data structure example of the user management data. The figure which shows the data structure example of the content management data. The figure which shows the data structure example of distribution management data. The functional block diagram which shows the functional composition example of the user terminal which becomes a viewing terminal. The functional block diagram which shows the functional composition example of the user terminal which becomes a provision terminal. A flowchart for explaining the flow of content provision reception processing in the distribution server system. A flowchart for explaining the flow of content distribution processing related to live distribution by one streaming format in a trimming server. The flowchart which continues from FIG.

Hereinafter, examples of embodiments of the present invention will be described, but it goes without saying that the embodiments to which the present invention can be applied are not limited to the following embodiments.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a content distribution system to which the present invention is applied. The content distribution system 1000 is a computer system that provides a distribution service that allows an unspecified number of people to enjoy content at the same time, and is connected to a distribution server system 1100 that enables mutual data communication via a communication line 9. Includes a plurality of user terminals 1500 (1500a, 1500b, ...).

The communication line 9 means a communication path capable of data communication. That is, the communication line 9 includes a telephone communication network, a cable network, a communication network such as the Internet, as well as a LAN (Local Area Network) using a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection and Ethernet (registered trademark). It is meaningful, and the communication method may be wired or wireless.

The distribution server system 1100 distributes the content including at least the video provided from the user terminal 1500T of the providing user 2t to the user terminal 1500 (1500a, 1500b, ...) Of each viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...). It is a computer system that realizes a content distribution system.

Specifically, the distribution server system 1100 has a main body device 1101, a keyboard 1106, a touch panel 1108, and a storage 1140, and the main body device 1101 is equipped with a control board 1150.

The control board 1150 is equipped with various microprocessors such as CPU (Central Processing Unit) 1151, GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) and DSP (Digital Signal Processor), various IC memories 1152 such as VRAM, RAM and ROM, and communication device 1153. Has been done. A part or all of the control board 1150 may be realized by an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array), or a SoC (System on a Chip).

Then, in the distribution server system 1100, the control board 1150 performs arithmetic processing based on a predetermined program and data, so that 1) a user management function related to user registration and the like, 2) a content distribution function, and 3) a user terminal are used. A user transmission service function that distributes texts and images transmitted (also called posting) from 1500, and an online shopping function that enables online purchase of outgoing images that can be transmitted (posted) by the user transmission service function. And realize. Of course, a configuration that can realize functions other than these is also possible. For example, a social networking service function and a chat function as a part thereof may be realized.

The distribution function in the present embodiment is the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b,) which is a user who acquires content data such as video data from the user terminal 1500T of the providing user 2t who is the user who provides the content and registers it as a viewing user. This is a so-called streaming distribution function that distributes the acquired content data to the user terminals 1500 (1500a, 1500b, ...) In a format that allows viewing while downloading the acquired content data. Of course, it may be realized by other distribution formats.

The user transmission service function transmits texts and images transmitted and operated from the user terminal 1500 (1500a, 1500b ...) Of the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) To the user terminal 1500 of the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...). (1500a, 1500b, ...) And the user terminal 1500T of the providing user 2t are distributed, and the content transmitted at the distribution destination is displayed so as to be reflected.

Although the distribution server system 1100 is described as a single unit, it may be configured such that a plurality of blade servers sharing each function are mounted and connected to each other via an internal bus so that data communication is possible. Alternatively, a configuration may be configured in which a plurality of independent servers installed at remote locations perform data communication via the communication line 9 to function as the distribution server system 1100 as a whole.

The user terminal 1500 (1500a, 1500b, ..., 1500T) is a computer system used by the user 2 (2a, 2b, ..., 2t), and by changing the program to be executed, the multimedia provided for distribution can be provided. It will function as a providing terminal to be created or a viewing terminal that enables viewing of distributed contents. In the example of FIG. 1, the user terminal 1500T corresponds to the providing terminal, and the user terminals 1500a and 1500b correspond to the viewing terminal. The user terminal 1500 of the present embodiment is a device called a so-called smartphone, but may be a portable game device, a personal computer, a tablet computer, a wearable computer, or the like.
Hereinafter, the user terminal 1500 (1500a, 1500b, ...) Of the viewing user is referred to as a "viewing terminal", and the user terminal 1500T of the providing user is referred to as a "providing terminal".

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a configuration example of the user terminal 1500 according to the present embodiment.
The user terminal 1500 includes a direction input key 1502, a button switch 1504, a touch panel 1506 that functions as an image display device and a contact position input device, a speaker 1510, a built-in battery 1509, a microphone 1512, an image sensor module 1520, and the like. It includes a control board 1550 and a memory card reader 1542 capable of reading and writing data from a memory card 1540 which is a computer-readable storage medium. In addition, a power button, a volume control button, etc. (not shown) are provided. Further, an IC card reader that can read and write data in a non-contact manner to an IC card type credit card or a prepaid card capable of paying for game play may be provided.

The control board 1550 is used for wireless communication with various microprocessors such as CPU 1551, GPU and DSP, various IC memories 1552 such as VRAM, RAM and ROM, and a mobile phone base station and a wireless LAN base station connected to the communication line 9. It is equipped with a wireless communication module 1553, an interface circuit 1557, and the like.

The interface circuit 1557 includes a driver circuit of the touch panel 1506, a circuit for receiving signals from the direction input key 1502 and the button switch 1504, an output amplifier circuit for outputting an audio signal to the speaker 1510, and an audio signal collected by the microphone 1512. It includes an input signal generation circuit to be generated, a circuit for inputting image data of an image taken by the image sensor module 1520, a signal input / output circuit to a memory card reader 1542, and the like.

These elements mounted on the control board 1550 are electrically connected via a bus circuit or the like, and are connected so as to be able to read / write data and send / receive signals. A part or all of the control board 1550 may be configured by ASIC, FPGA, or SoC.
Then, the control board 1550 stores a moving image providing program for realizing the function as a providing terminal, a viewing program for realizing the function as a viewing terminal, and various data in the IC memory 1552.

In the present embodiment, the user terminal 1500 is a program (for example, a providing terminal program that enables creation and provision of content, a viewing terminal program that enables viewing of distributed content and transmission of text and images) and the like. Although the configuration is such that various setting data are downloaded from the distribution server system 1100, it may be configured to be read from a storage medium such as a separately obtained memory card 1540.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a configuration example of a viewing screen for viewing the content in the present embodiment.
On the viewing terminal (user terminal executing the viewing terminal program), the viewing screen W3 is displayed on the touch panel 1506. The viewing screen W3 is
1) Ancillary information display unit 31 that displays ancillary information declared and set by the providing user regarding the distributed content such as a program title, and
2) The content display unit 32 that displays the video of the distributed content, and
3) General-purpose display unit 33 and
4) Text transmission operation unit 34 for inputting and transmitting text, and
5) Avatar 4 (4a, 4b, ...) Of the viewing user, a reflection display unit 35 that reflects the contents of the transmitted text and image, and a reflection display unit 35.
6) An image transmission operation icon 36 for performing a transmission operation of the transmission image 8 and
7) A shopping icon 37 for instantly purchasing the outgoing image 8 online, and
8) Point display unit 38 and
including. The sound of the content shall be emitted from the speaker of the viewing terminal. If the viewing terminal has a terminal to which headphones can be connected, an audio signal may be output via the terminal.

The content display unit 32 displays a video of content including at least a moving image (for example, live broadcasting such as performance or performance by the provider himself / herself, recording, etc.).

The incidental information displayed by the incidental information display unit 31 may include, for example, a title, a genre, a shooting date and time, a shooting location, information about a subject, a situation description, a message from a providing user, and the like. In the present embodiment, the incidental information is set by the providing user himself / herself before the content is provided, but may be set by the operator of the distribution service.

The general-purpose display unit 33 is an area used for various notifications, effect displays, display of the avatar 4, etc., without being limited to a specific purpose. It is also used as an extended area of the reflection display unit 35.

The text transmission operation unit 34 includes an input field for comment and message text (characters, numbers, symbols), a transmission execution operation icon, and the like.

The reflection display unit 35 displays the avatars 4 (4a, 4b, ...) Of the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) Who are viewing the content. Then, the text transmitted from the viewing terminal is displayed in a balloon 5 (5b, 5c, ...) Showing that the avatar 4 of the user of the viewing terminal is speaking. Further, the transmission image 8 transmitted from the viewing terminal is displayed as appearing by an action operation as if it pops out from the avatar 4 of the user of the viewing terminal or as if the avatar 4 was taken out. That is, the text and the transmission image 8 are reflected and displayed.

The display position of the avatar 4 in the reflection display unit 35 is automatically determined by the distribution server system 1100. Basically, the placement positions are distributed and set by the number of viewing users 2 (2a, 2b, ...) In the reflection display unit 35, and which avatar 4 is assigned to each placement position is determined.

In allocating, the number of views, the cumulative number of transmissions, and the average number of transmissions per viewing, which are obtained from the transmission history of texts and images of each viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) Contribution to transmission (for example, each viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...)) , The type distribution of the transmitted transmission image 8, the ratio of the text transmission to the image transmission, etc.) is used to rank the viewing users 2 (2a, 2b, ...) During viewing. Specifically, it is possible to rank the images 8 for transmission, which are transmitted more and more expensive, in the order of transmission (in other words, in descending order of contribution to transmission). Then, in descending order of the order, the allocation is determined in order from the arrangement position closer to the content display unit 32 and closer to the left and right center of the viewing screen. The image is that the S seats, A seats, and B seats in the theater are assigned in order from the best seats.

As for the display size of the avatar 4, in the present embodiment, the avatar 4 (avatar 4a in the example of FIG. 3) of the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) Using the user terminal is displayed in the largest size. For easy identification, the other avatars 4 have the same size. In addition, all the avatars 4 may be set to the size according to the degree of contribution described above.

The image transmission operation icon 36 is a one-touch operation icon that can be assigned an image to be transmitted in advance. With just one touch on the icon, the assigned transmission image 8 will be transmitted (posted).

Specifically, when a predetermined assignment change operation (for example, a two-finger touch operation to the icon) is performed, the pop-up display W4 as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the viewing screen W3. On the pop-up display W4, the transmission images 8 (8a, 8b, ...) Owned by the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) Are displayed together with the number of possessions for each type. The viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) Can touch any one of them to set the assignment to the image transmission operation icon 36. A check mark 40 indicating a selected state is attached and displayed on the display of the currently assigned transmission image 8. That is, the image transmission operation icon 36 is apparently the same icon at a fixed position on the viewing screen W3, but different transmission operations can be performed by changing the assigned transmission image 8. ..

A plurality of types of transmission images 8 are prepared in advance by the administrator or operator of the content distribution system 1000 of the present embodiment. The types can be broadly divided into "free type" and "paid type" in terms of acquisition method.

The "free type" transmission image 8 is automatically given to the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) Free of charge according to the passage of time. In other words, it is automatically replenished.
The "paid type" transmission image 8 must be purchased and obtained through online shopping. It may be given as some kind of privilege.

As one of the user management functions of the distribution server system 1100, the transmission image 8 obtained by the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) Is managed by associating the number of possessed images with the user account for each type. Then, the transmission image 8 transmitted while viewing the content is consumed, and when the number of possessed images becomes "0", even if the image transmission operation icon 36 is operated, no further transmission is possible. Of course, if the shopping icon 37 is operated on the spot to obtain the same type of transmission image 8 through online shopping, the transmission can be performed again. Alternatively, if the transmission image 8 to be assigned is changed, the transmission of the image can be continued with another type.

Further, regardless of "free type" or "paid type", various designs and display forms are prepared for the transmission image 8. For example, the transmission image 8 is not limited to a still image, and may be an image with changes such as an animated GIF. Some of them are basically designed to be an item of communication between viewing users 2 (2a, 2b, ...). That is, a message that evaluates the content you are watching (for example, like, no good, funny, uninteresting, awesome, cool, ...), a message of support or aspiration to the providing user (for example, do your best, calm down, etc.) ...), The transmission image 8 of the design showing the caller's default intention display (for example, a message of evaluation such as like, interesting, cheering, do your best, ...) is included.

For example, the transmission image 8 assigned to the image transmission operation icon 36 can be a graphic figure having a natural object such as a flower or a star as a motif, such as transmission images 8a, 8b, and 8c. It is preferable to send flowers and stars at the timing of favorable intention display such as joy, fun, and thinking about the object. In addition, it may be a graphic figure with a large-sized text as a motif that cannot be displayed in the text. It is also possible to prepare a series (for example, a spring flower series, a summer flower series, etc.) with a plurality of types of transmission images 8 having the same shape but different sizes and color schemes.

Further, as the transmission image 8 assigned to the image transmission operation icon 36, some item (in the example of FIG. 4, a star is attached to the tip of the stick and held in the hand) such as the transmission images 8d and 8e. It can be a content with cheering goods that are used by shaking it, or an image in which the character is performing some action (for example, throwing kiss, laughing, disappointing, etc.). Even if you have the same item, you can make it different if the character is different. Also, even if the same action is performed, different characters can be used for different types.

Further, as the transmission image 8 assigned to the image transmission operation icon 36, an image including a word or a word in the image, such as the transmission image 8f, is also possible. The character may be represented with a balloon and designed as if the character were speaking the word or word. Of course, the word or wording may be an onomatopoeia like a manga sound effect expression. For example, it is possible to create an image in which a character that looks surprised is accompanied by the characters "Giku!", And a character that looks excited is added with the characters "Waku Waku!".

As shown in FIG. 3, the viewing screen W3 of the video distribution service of the present embodiment is in front of the large content display unit 32, and is much smaller than the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) Avatar 4 (4a, It is laid out so that 4b, ...) Is arranged and displayed, and provides the user with an atmosphere as if everyone gathers and appreciates the content on one large screen.

In addition, the text transmitted by each viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) Is displayed in the balloon 5 of the avatar 4, and the transmission image 8 is reflected and displayed so as to appear from the avatar 4, as if it were displayed. While watching the content together, create an atmosphere where you can express your thoughts and talk to your friends. Since the outgoing image 8 does not have to be read one by one like a text, it is necessary to instantly, symbolically and simply convey what the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) feels and thinks. Can be done. Also, the effect of excitement of the place is greater than that of the text.

In this way, in the viewing screen W3 of the present embodiment, the providing user who provides the content for distribution and the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) Who view the content collaborate as if one live stage or stage. It is devised so that it is easy to get a feeling of excitement. Therefore, the viewing screen W3 functions not only as a place for presenting the content but also as a place (which can be said to be an environment) where the viewing users 2 (2a, 2b, ...) Foster a sense of unity.

The point display unit 38 displays the total number of points earned by the providing user during this distribution. When the display unit is operated (for example, tapped), other total values (for example, total points for each content including points acquired for past distribution including this time, total points for each providing user, etc.), etc. ) May be possible to switch to the display.

The "point" referred to here is an index showing the degree of popularity of viewing the distributed content. Specifically, it is determined and accumulated based on a predetermined derivation function or table data with variables such as the number of viewing users, the number of transmitted texts and images, and the type of transmitted image 8.

Specifically, the larger the number of viewing users or the statistical value thereof (for example, the total number, the average number, the maximum number, etc.), the larger the points. As for the number of transmissions or their statistical values, the larger the value, the larger the points. For the transmission image 8, the point increase differs depending on the type. The free type is set to the lowest in the increase. The paid type is set so that the larger the purchase price in online shopping, the larger the increase.

The cumulative value of points is the main calculation factor for various rankings within the distribution service. The ranking period can be set as appropriate. In this embodiment, it is a month, but it may be a week, a quarter, a year, a predetermined event period, or the like. The target of ranking is by program, by providing user, and by content.

The ranking results will be automatically disclosed at certain occasions within the use of the delivery service. Of course, it may be possible to browse manually at any time by performing a predetermined operation. Ranking is a factor that enhances the unity of fixed fans and encourages stronger fan behavior, which in turn leads to activation and increased use of the entire distribution service.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of screen display on a user terminal 1500T (providing terminal) of a providing user 2t at the time of content distribution in a live format. The provision setting screen W5 is displayed on the providing terminal at the time of content distribution in the live format.
On the same screen
1) Display 51 of the remaining time until the end time of the delivery schedule,
2) A video monitor unit 52 that displays the video being provided to the distribution server system 1100, and
3) A transmission monitor unit 53 that displays the transmission contents of the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) In the order of transmission, and
4) The point monitor unit 54 that displays the change in the total points earned in this distribution, and
5) The number of viewing users monitor unit 55 that displays the change in the number of viewing users, and
6) The number of outgoing calls monitor unit 56 that displays the change in the number of outgoing calls,
7) Game forced start operation icon 57 (details will be described later),
8) Delivery end operation icon 58 and
Is included. Of course, indications other than these can be included as appropriate. The original data displayed by these various monitor units is distributed one by one from the distribution server system 1100, and the display is controlled by the providing terminal side in the display format of each monitor unit.

That is, the providing user 2t can continue to provide the content to be distributed while monitoring the content of the content to be distributed and how many viewing users are excited and viewing, so to speak, the viewing situation. can. With reference to the result of the monitor, it is also possible to make a live call from the providing user 2t to the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...).

By allowing the providing user 2t to make a live call while grasping the viewing situation, it is possible to further foster a sense of unity among the viewing users, and of course, the providing user 2t and the viewing user 2 (which could not be achieved by the conventional distribution service). It is possible to foster a sense of unity with 2a, 2b, ...).

By the way, in the content distribution system 1000 of the present embodiment, as a device for enhancing the sense of unity between the viewing users more than the transmission (which can be said to be a posting) of texts and images, the viewing terminal (viewing user's) is in parallel with the content distribution. A user terminal) can be used as a man-machine interface to execute a game in which the viewing user is used as a player. Then, points can be given as a privilege to the user who provides the content being viewed according to the play result.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen (viewing screen) on a viewing terminal when a game is being executed.
When the game is executed, the display of the viewing terminal is changed to the viewing screen W6. The viewing screen W6 includes a game explanation display unit 61, a play remaining time display 62 indicating the remaining time until the time limit is reached, and a game display unit 63 for displaying the game screen. In the present embodiment, the reflection display unit 35 is configured to be the game display unit 63 as it is, but the game display unit 63 has a position and size that does not hide the content display unit 32 on the viewing screen W6, and is a separate screen. It is also possible to configure it to pop up as.

In the game of the present embodiment, in order to facilitate the fostering of a sense of unity among the viewing users, the viewing users 2 (2a, 2b, ...) Who are viewing the same content by distribution operate each avatar 4. It is a multiplayer game that participates at the same time. As described above, in the case of live distribution, since the call from the providing user 2t can be executed live, the stage and the audience are both games between the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) And the providing user 2t. You can create an atmosphere as if you are participating, and realize a sense of unity and excitement that has never been seen before.

The game is automatically started when the preset game start conditions are met. Further, when a predetermined game forced start operation (for example, a touch operation to the game forced start operation icon 57 in FIG. 5) by the providing user 2t is detected regardless of the game start condition, the game is forcibly started.

The example of FIG. 6 is a shooting-type game in which the treasure chest 64, which is a game object, is attacked by the avatar 4 to reduce its durability value to “0”, and the game is opened within the time limit. The difficulty level of the game is adjusted by adjusting the number of treasure chests 64 and the durability value set in the treasure chests 64. The viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) Causes his / her avatar 4 to execute an action according to the game content by performing a transmission operation or an operation instructing the use of an item he / she owns. Specifically, in the example of FIG. 6, when the text is transmitted, the characters or words of the text are ejected from the avatar 4 toward the treasure box 64 for which the target selection operation has been performed in advance to attack. Further, when the transmission image 8 is transmitted, the transmission image is similarly ejected from the avatar 4. In addition, by performing a usage instruction operation for a predetermined game item 66 (for example, tap a two-finger to select an item list and double-tap a desired item from the list to instruct to use), the item can be used as an avatar 4. Is ejected toward the treasure chest 64. Then, the treasure chest 64 hit by them receives damage according to letters and words, reduces its durability value, and is opened when the durability value becomes "0".

The game type (game genre) and the game content (for example, achievement goal, game difficulty level, type of appearing character, etc.) are changed according to the viewing situation at that time. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a setting example of a game type according to a viewing situation. The game type 72 is set separately from the viewing status condition 71.

The "viewing status condition" is a condition for viewing the content. In this embodiment, it is defined in the range of the activity index value.

The "liveliness index value" is a value indicating the degree of excitement of viewing. It can be one of the number of viewing users during viewing, the cumulative number of transmissions by text and images from the start of distribution, the increase / decrease of viewing users, the change in the number of transmissions per unit time, etc. It can be the desired value. In any case, the larger the value, the more exciting the viewing.

The game type 72 set in association with the viewing situation condition 71 is not limited to the example shown in the figure, and can be appropriately set.

In addition, the viewing status condition 71 is a liveliness index value by adding conditions of other parameters (for example, the cumulative number of times the content is delivered, the delivery date and time, the delivery day of the week, the elapsed time from the start of delivery, etc.). It can be defined by AND or OR of the condition and the condition of other parameters. For example, by describing the same liveliness index value and the condition of the delivery date and time in AND, it is possible to set different game types even in the same viewing situation in the morning and afternoon.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of setting a game difficulty level and points according to a liveliness index value.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, the higher the activity index value, the higher the game difficulty level is set. For example, the durability value of the treasure box 64 (see FIG. 6) is "number of people x 10" when the number of viewing users is less than M (M is an integer), but "number of people x 15" when the number of viewing users is M or more. Can be set. It should be noted that the ascending curve of the game difficulty level can be appropriately set not only in the illustrated example but also in a stepped shape or a quadratic function shape.

Further, in the present embodiment, the higher the activity index value, the larger the points given to the providing user even if the play results of the same game are set. For example, the basic point obtained by opening one treasure box 64 (see FIG. 6) is "10 points" when the number of viewing users is less than M, but "15 points" when the number of viewing users is M or more. Is possible. Also, if the viewing user uses an item for the game in the game, bonus points will be added to the basic points, and if the number of viewing users is less than M, "2 points" will be added, but if the number of viewing users is M or more, "5" will be added. It can be set such as "point" addition.

The position of each avatar 4 during game execution is appropriately adjusted according to the game content. FIG. 6 shows an example in which the screen is rearranged from the left to the right in descending order of the contribution degree of transmission required for each predetermined viewing user, regardless of the arrangement relationship immediately before the start of the game, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. For example, in the case of a configuration in which the placement space of the game object (for example, the space in which the treasure chest 64 is placed) is searched and the placement position of each avatar 4 is determined as a result, the positional relationship immediately before the start of the game is obtained. May be maintained as it is. Specifically, assuming that FIG. 3 is the state immediately before the start of the game, if the space directly under the text transmission operation unit 34 and the treasure chest 64 are arranged side by side as shown in FIG. 6, the display position of the avatar 4 does not change. I'm done.

If the game content is an action game with the theme of hunting one monster (game object) with all viewing users 2 (2a, 2b, ...), and considering the variety of game situations based on chance, The following rearrangement method is also suitable. That is, the display position of the monster is randomly determined in the reflection display unit 35, and the avatar 4 is rearranged so as to create an empty space there to display the monster. In this case, the avatar 4 that happens to be placed near the monster at that time will be relatively vulnerable to the monster's attack. If attacked, the durability of the avatar will be reduced, so it may be possible to leave the battlefield early from the start of the game. However, on the other hand, being in a position where it is easy to attack the monster is convenient for reducing the durability of the monster, and it may be possible to behave like a hero in the game.

Even with the same game content, as a privilege given to the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) With a high transmission contribution, the avatar 4 of the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) in descending order of contribution from the position closest to the monster. May be rearranged. That is, the avatar 4 of the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) With a high degree of contribution may be displayed in a more conspicuous position. If you look at the viewing users 2 (2a, 2b, ...), who are enthusiastic about making transmissions on a daily basis, you can play the game in a prominent position apart from other viewing users, so it is said that you will be a fan. Of course, the avatar 4 may be randomly rearranged each time the game starts.

Then, in the present embodiment, the ability of each avatar 4 in the game is set according to the relative positional relationship of the avatars 4 in the game.

For example, FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining an example of ability setting according to a relative positional relationship in a game type of "action RPG" or "hunting game".
When the game is started, game objects 73 (73a, 73b) representing the achievement goals of the game appear and appear at random positions in the reflection display unit 35, and each avatar 4 is one adventurer based on the object. Or considered as a hunter's party.

The avatars 4a and 4c close to the game objects 73 (73a, 73b) are regarded as the front row of the party, and the attack method is limited to the short-range direct attack by text transmission. The attack power depends on the number of characters and the type of word in one text transmission. On the other hand, the avatars 4d and 4b on the distant side are regarded as the back row of the party, and the long-range indirect attack by the transmission of the transmission image 8 and the support to the front row are limited. The distinction between attack and support, and the degree of action and effect thereof shall be based on the type of transmission image 8 used.

In this way, if the roles and abilities of Avatar 4 in the game are set based on their respective display positions, even if the same type of game is started, they will be played in different roles and abilities each time. It is possible to prevent rut. In addition, job rotation will be performed with friends (other viewing users 2 (2a, 2b, ...)), so the more you play, the more refined the cooperation of cooperative play will be, and one of the viewing users. It will foster a better experience.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a display example of the viewing screen at the end of the game. At the end of the game, the viewing screen W10 shows the game end notification 81, the result notification 82 that informs whether or not the achievement purpose of the game has been cleared, and the breakdown of the points given to the provided user 2t related to this game. The point grant notification 83 and the best player notification body 84 that was most active in this game are displayed.

If you are a fan of the program or the provider, you definitely want to win the title of Best Player. By clearly indicating this at the end of the game, further efforts of the viewing user in the next game play are invited. As a result, the game will be even more exciting, and by extension, the atmosphere of viewing will be even more exciting.

The display position of the avatar 4 (4a, 4b, ...) After the end of the game is displayed so as to gradually expand in the reflection display unit 35 based on the arrangement status at the end of the game as appropriate after displaying the above various notifications. Fine-tuning the position is suitable in the sense that it leaves a lingering sound that everyone played together. Of course, the distributed arrangement may be performed again based on the above-mentioned rule for determining the display position of the avatar 4 during viewing the content (arrangement rule according to the degree of contribution of transmission).

Further, after the game is completed, the user terminal 1500 (viewing terminal) of the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) And the user terminal 1500T (providing terminal) of the providing user 2t, for example, as shown in FIG. The ranking result that reflects the points given by the content distribution and the game play being viewed is also displayed. As a result, the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) And the providing user 2t relatively compare the results of their unity and show further excitement in the next distribution.

In this embodiment, the content providing user himself / herself can be partially involved in the setting of the game executed at the time of distribution.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a display example of a provision setting screen for inputting settings related to content provision on the user terminal 1500T (providing terminal) of the providing user 2t. The provided setting screen W12 has a basic setting unit 90 and an option setting unit 92.

The basic setting unit 90 can set the distribution format of the content (live or recorded in the present embodiment) and select the content file to be provided. In addition, various setting units for setting incidental information such as program titles, subtitles, distribution schedules, thumbnails, and content genres are provided, and the providing user 2t can select or set them.

Incidentally, in the present embodiment, the lucky item setting unit 93 is included as incidental information. The lucky item can be freely decided by the providing user 2t among the equipment and decorations worn by the avatar 4. The lucky item is used to give a privilege to the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...), such as setting the ability in the game to a specially high for the avatar 4 equipped / equipped with the lucky item.

The option setting unit 92 sets the content to be additionally executed at the time of distribution of the content set by the basic setting unit 90. The present embodiment includes a setting field in which the providing user 2t can be involved in a game that is executed in parallel during distribution. The types of settings that can be involved can be selected as appropriate. The present embodiment includes a game presence / absence setting unit 94 for setting whether or not to execute a game in parallel with content distribution, and a basic parameter value setting unit 95.

The basic parameter value setting unit 95 is a setting column for parameters related to relatively basic settings of game execution. The type and number of parameters can be set as appropriate, but in the present embodiment, the number of achievement targets of the game (corresponding to the number of treasure chests 64 in the example of FIG. 6, and the game object 73 in the example of FIG. 9). Includes), time limit, and number of in-game events. For each, you can set whether to set a specific numerical value or set it automatically.

By the way, an in-game event is an event that occurs during game play. The content of the event can be set as appropriate according to the content of the game. For example, in the example of FIG. 6, an event in which the treasure chest 64 becomes fragile for a certain period of time, or an airship-type item carrier crosses over the treasure chest 64, and an attack on the treasure chest 64 is landed and shot down. And an event in which the mounted item is given to the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...), Etc. can be set.

[Explanation of function configuration]
FIG. 13 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the distribution server system 1100 according to the present embodiment. The distribution server system 1100 in the present embodiment includes an operation input unit 100s, a server processing unit 200s, a sound output unit 390s, an image display unit 392s, a communication unit 394s, and a server storage unit 500s.

The operation input unit 100s is a means for inputting various operations for managing the server. The keyboard 1106 of FIG. 1 corresponds to this.

The server processing unit 200s is realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU, or an electronic component such as an ASIC, FPGA, or IC memory, and data is stored between the server processing unit 200s and each functional unit including the operation input unit 100s and the server storage unit 500s. Input / output control is performed. Then, various arithmetic processes are executed based on predetermined programs and data, operation input signals from the operation input unit 100s, data received from the user terminal 1500, and the like, and the operation of the distribution server system 1100 is controlled in an integrated manner. do.

The server processing unit 200s of the present embodiment communicates with the user management unit 202, the online shopping management unit 204, the distribution service management unit 210, the timekeeping unit 280s, the sound generation unit 290s, and the image generation unit 292s. Includes control unit 294s. Of course, functional parts other than these can be included as appropriate.

The user management unit 202 manages the processing related to the user registration procedure and the data of each user associated with the user account. In the present embodiment, the user management unit 202 1) assigns a unique user account to a registered user, 2) manages registration information for registering and managing personal information for each user account, and 3) a billing element (in this embodiment). It has the functions of book management of electronic payment media consumed by payment (online shopping, etc.), usage history management that manages login and logout history, and 5) creation / editing function of avatar 4. .. Of course, other data management functions associated with accounts other than these can be included as appropriate.

The online shopping management unit 204 is responsible for controlling online shopping and can be realized by appropriately using known online shopping techniques. In the present embodiment, the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) Purchases the equipment of the avatar 4, the transmission image 8 (see FIG. 4), the game item 66 (see FIG. 6), and the like by online shopping. can do. Other than these, the sales target in online shopping can be set as appropriate.

The distribution service management unit 210 performs various processes related to execution management of the content distribution service. Then, the distribution service management unit 210 of the present embodiment performs various processes for realizing the distribution service of the live video. For example, it is possible to execute a distribution schedule management process, a viewing user management process, a process of acquiring live video content data for distribution from a providing terminal, a distribution process, and the like. Of course, processing other than these can be included as appropriate.

In the present embodiment, the distribution service management unit 210 includes a viewing reception unit 211, a viewing screen display control unit 212, a liveliness index value calculation unit 218, a presence / absence setting unit 220, a consideration collection control unit 222, and a game. It has a setting unit 224, a game execution control unit 230, a privilege granting unit 240, and a ranking calculation unit 242. Of course, functional parts other than these may be included as appropriate.

The viewing reception unit 211 controls to receive requests for viewing from registered users. Specifically, the selection reception of the content to be viewed and the registration as a viewing user are performed.

The viewing screen display control unit 212 controls to display the viewing screen in which the content display unit related to distribution and the game display unit related to the game are arranged on the user terminal of the viewing user (see FIG. 3). The viewing screen display control unit 212 includes an avatar display control unit 214 and a transmission content display control unit 216.

The avatar display control unit 214 controls to display an avatar for each viewing user on the viewing screen. In the present embodiment, the setting of the display position in the reflection display unit 35 of the avatar 4 for each viewing user, the setting of the display size, and the like are included in this.

The outgoing content display control unit 216 receives from the user terminal (viewing terminal) of the viewing user that the outgoing operation for the content being viewed has been input, and displays the reflected display of the outgoing operation on the viewing screen of the viewing terminal. Control to display, specifically, for example, control to display the default display body in the viewing screen as a reflection display in which the default transmission operation is performed. In the present embodiment, the process of receiving the outgoing content data together with the outgoing request from the viewing terminal in response to the outgoing operation, temporarily storing the data, and distributing the outgoing content data to all the viewing terminals and the providing terminals corresponds to this. .. Then, in the present embodiment, the viewing terminal side controls the display of the reflection display in which the display body on which the received transmission content is reflected is displayed on the reflection display unit 35 (see FIG. 3). Specifically, the display of text by the balloon 5 and the appearance display of the transmission image 8 correspond to this. If the distribution server system 1100 also targets the display image itself as the reflection display unit 35, the transmission content display control unit 216 may generate the image.

The liveliness index value calculation unit 218 calculates the liveliness index value related to the content by using at least the number of viewing users who are watching the content. In the present embodiment, it is possible to calculate the liveliness index value by using a value indicating the transmission status of the viewing user who is viewing the content, specifically, the cumulative number of transmissions from the start of distribution.

The presence / absence setting unit 220 sets whether or not to execute the game in parallel with the content distribution according to the setting operation of the providing user (in this embodiment, the setting operation in the option setting unit 92; see FIG. 12).

The consideration collection control unit 222 controls to collect the consideration for setting the execution of the game as present by the presence / absence setting unit 220 from the providing user. The payment related to the collection may be, for example, a payment by a virtual currency or a payment by a financial system using a credit card.

The game setting unit 224 sets a game to be executed and controlled in parallel with the content distribution. Specifically, based on the activity index value, the game type, the game difficulty level, the character appearing in the game, the ability of the character operated by the viewing user, the purpose of achieving the game, and the occurrence of an in-game event. At least one can be set. Further, some of them can be set according to the setting operation of the providing user 2t.

In parallel with the content distribution, the game execution control unit 230 executes a multiplayer game in which the viewing user who is viewing the same content by distribution operates the avatar and simultaneously participates by using the user terminal of the viewing user as a man-machine interface. Control.

Specifically, the game is executed when the game execution is set to "Yes" by the presence / absence setting unit 220 and the preset game start condition is satisfied. At that time, the game execution control unit 230 determines the display position of each avatar in the game display unit of the viewing screen based on a given viewing parameter related to the viewing user of the avatar, and each viewing is based on the display position. It is possible to change and control the contents that can be played by the user (see FIG. 9).

Then, the game execution control unit 230 has a transmission use control unit 232, and controls the progress of the game based on the transmission of texts and images from the viewing user. Further, while the game is in progress, the game progress can be controlled by using the game items possessed by the viewing user based on the usage instruction operation of the viewing user.

Further, the game execution control unit 230 can also allow a computer-controlled player to participate in the multiplayer game based on the number of viewing users who are viewing the same content by distribution. In other words, it is possible to control the progress of the game as if there are more viewing users than it actually is, and make the game lively. Specifically, a computer-controlled player avatar can appear in the game.

The privilege granting unit 240 grants the providing user a privilege that contributes to the improvement of the ranking in the ranking by the providing user or the content according to the play result of the game. At that time, the content of the privilege can be changed based on the usage status of the game item, the play result, and the like. In this embodiment, points that serve as a basis for ranking calculation are given as a privilege. The better the play result and the higher the activity index value, the higher the point setting (see Fig. 8). If a game item is used during play, points will be added accordingly. The benefits are not limited to points. For example, items, coupons, program slots, etc. may be given as benefits.

The ranking calculation unit 242 calculates the ranking for each providing user or each content. In the present embodiment, the calculation is performed based on the total points given to the providing user during the distribution of the content.

The timekeeping unit 280s uses the system clock to measure the current date and time, the time limit, and the like.

The sound generation unit 290s is realized by executing an IC or software that generates and decodes voice data, and generates or decodes voice data such as operation sounds and BGM related to system management of the distribution server system 1100 and video distribution. Then, the audio signal related to the system management is output to the sound output unit 390s.

The sound output unit 390s emits an audio signal. In the example of FIG. 1, a speaker (not shown) provided in the main body device 1101 and the touch panel 1108 corresponds to this.

The image generation unit 292s can generate an image or the like related to the system management of the distribution server system 1100. Then, the image related to the system management can be output to the image display unit 392s.

The image display unit 392s displays various images for system management based on the image signal input from the image generation unit 292s. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, and a head-mounted display. In the example of FIG. 1, the touch panel 1108 corresponds.

The communication control unit 294s executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 394s.

The communication unit 394s connects to the communication line 9 to realize communication. For example, it is realized by a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a jack of a communication cable for wiring, a control circuit, and the like. In the example of FIG. 1, the communication device 1153 corresponds.

The server storage unit 500s stores programs, various data, and the like for realizing various functions for making the server processing unit 200s control the distribution server system 1100 in an integrated manner. Further, it is used as a work area of the server processing unit 200s, and temporarily stores the calculation results and the like executed by the server processing unit 200s according to various programs. This function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as RAM or ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or DVD, or online storage. In the example of FIG. 1, the storage medium such as the IC memory 1152 and the hard disk mounted on the main unit 1101 and the storage 1140 correspond to this.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a program and data stored in the server storage unit 500s in the present embodiment. The server storage unit 500s in the present embodiment stores the server program 503, the distribution providing terminal program 505, the distribution viewing terminal program 507, the sales product management data 509, and the distribution service initial setting data 510.

Further, the server storage unit 500s has user management data 600, content management data 620, distribution management data 650, monthly content ranking data 780, and monthly program ranking as data sequentially generated and managed in relation to content distribution. The data 782, the monthly provided user ranking data 784, and the current date and time 800 are stored. In addition, information such as timers, counters, and various flags can be stored as appropriate.

The server program 503 is a program for realizing the functions of the user management unit 202, the online shopping management unit 204, and the distribution service management unit 210 by reading and executing the server processing unit 200s (see FIG. 13). ).

The distribution providing terminal program 505 is an original application program downloaded to the user terminal 1500 used as the providing terminal, and by executing this, the user terminal 1500 can function as the providing terminal.

The distribution viewing terminal program 507 is the original application program downloaded to the user terminal 1500 used as the viewing terminal, and by executing this, the user terminal 1500 can function as the viewing terminal.

The sales item management data 509 stores data for defining and managing sales items by online shopping. For example, the data that can be purchased, the number of inventories, and the billing consideration (corresponding to the amount of withdrawal from the payment medium) are stored in association with each other.

The distribution service initial setting data 510 stores various initial setting data for executing the distribution service of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, the transmission image definition data 512 which is the data defining the transmission image 8 and is prepared for each type, the grant point derivation function 514, the game start condition definition data 516, and the game definition data 520 are used. ,including. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate. For example, material data for creating / editing the avatar 4 and material data for displaying various effects can be included.

The given point derivation function 514 is a function for determining the points given to the providing user at the end of distribution. Variables can be set as appropriate, but parameter values related to viewing performance such as the cumulative value (total) and peak value of the number of viewing users who have viewed the delivered content, the cumulative number of transmissions issued by all viewing users, and the content of the transmission ( Parameter values related to transmission results such as text / transmission image ratio, transmission image 8 type) can be used. Then, the function is set so that more points are derived as the viewing becomes more exciting. Specifically, the larger the number of viewing users, the more points are derived, and the larger the number of transmissions, the more points are derived.

The game start condition definition data 516 defines a condition for starting game execution control in parallel with content distribution. The elements for describing the conditions are, for example, the number of viewing users, the change in the number of viewing users, the cumulative number of transmissions from the start of distribution, the change in the cumulative number of transmissions per unit time, the elapsed time from the start of distribution, and the distribution. Dates, times, etc. can be used and are defined as these AND or OR conditions. In addition, after a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes) has elapsed from the start of distribution, a random lottery for starting / not starting the game is performed in a predetermined cycle (for example, a 5-minute cycle), and the condition is that the start is selected based on the lottery result. In this case, the elapsed time and the cycle time may be set.

The game definition data 520 is prepared for each type of game executed in parallel with the content distribution, and stores various initial setting data related to the game.
As shown in FIG. 15, for example, one game definition data 520 includes a unique game type 521, a game type selection condition 522, a game program 523, a game initial setting data 530, and play-specific grant point definition data 550. , Play contribution calculation function 558 and. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The game type selection condition 522 defines a condition for selecting the game. For example, it is described by AND or OR such as a delivery date / time condition regarding a delivery date / time, a viewing user number condition, a viewing user number change condition, a cumulative transmission number condition, and an elapsed time condition from the start of distribution, which are conditions regarding a change in the number of viewing users. be able to.

The game program 523 is a program for realizing various functions for controlling the progress of the game in the server processing unit 200s.

A plurality of types of game initial setting data 530 are prepared so that the contents of the same type of game differ depending on the viewing situation when the game is executed.
As shown in FIG. 16, for example, one game initial setting data 530 includes a setting application condition 531 which is a condition for selecting and applying the setting, an initial game difficulty level 533, an initial achievement target number 535, and an initial limit. Time 537, initial event occurrence count 539, game object initial setting data 541, avatar ability initial setting data 542, display position reference avatar ability change data 543, equipment standard avatar ability change data 545, and by character string It includes action / effect definition data 547, action / effect definition data 548 for each transmission image, and game item action / effect definition data 549. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The setting application condition 531 is described in the same manner as the game type selection condition 522 (see FIG. 15), and defines a more detailed condition of the condition indicated by the game type selection condition 522.

The initial achievement target number 535, the initial time limit 537, and the initial event occurrence number 539 may be fixed values, respectively, or may be defined by a function using the parameter value describing the setting application condition 531 as a variable.

The game object initial setting data 541 is prepared for each type of object appearing in the game in order to execute the game (see FIG. 9), and stores various data defining the object. One game object initial setting data 541 is, for example, object type, display data such as a model and texture for displaying an object in the game screen, and various types for realizing the role of the object in the game. Ability parameter value list, etc. are stored. When setting a rule for the appearance position of the game object, the function and table data for determining the appearance position are stored here.

The parameter value of each ability stored in the ability parameter value list is set to a higher predetermined value as the game difficulty level is higher. Alternatively, it may be a function using a parameter value that describes the setting application condition 531 as a variable, and may be set so that the higher the number of viewing users and the cumulative number of transmissions, the higher the ability.

The avatar ability initial setting data 542 stores data that defines the initial states of various abilities of the avatar 4 in the game. The avatar 4 in this embodiment selects one from several basic models and changes the equipment and color scheme to tailor the original avatar. Therefore, the avatar ability initial setting data 542 of the present embodiment stores the avatar model type indicating the type of the basic model of the avatar and the initial ability parameter value list in association with each other. The initial value of each ability stored in the initial ability parameter value list is a function with the avatar level as a variable, and may be set so that the higher the avatar level is, the higher the ability is.

The display position reference avatar ability change data 543 determines how much the initial ability set for the avatar is changed according to the position where the avatar 4 is displayed in the game display unit 63 (see FIG. 6). Define. Specifically, the display position reference avatar ability change data 543 is prepared for each display position range, and stores the target ability type indicating the ability to be changed and the change magnification in association with each other.

The equipment reference avatar ability change data 545 is prepared for each type of equipment of the avatar 4, and defines how much the initial ability is changed when the equipment is equipped. Specifically, the equipment reference avatar ability change data 545 stores the equipment type, the target ability type indicating the ability to be changed, and the change magnification in association with each other.

The action / effect definition data 547 for each character string defines the action / effect of the text transmitted in the game in the game. In the example of FIG. 6, it corresponds to setting the attack power given to the treasure chest 64. The action / effect definition data 547 for each character string associates a character string (unspecified or can be specified excluding a specific character string) with an action / effect parameter value list for realizing the action / effect in the game. And store. By setting a specific word (keyword) in the character string and setting the action / effect parameter value list to produce a very large action / effect, it is possible to set a critical hit to occur when a text containing the word is sent. Become. In that case, the setting data may be associated with the data of the special effect display and stored so that the effect display can be executed at the time of action.

The transmission image-specific action / effect definition data 548 is prepared for each type of transmission image 8 and defines the action / effect of the transmission image in the game. One transmission image-specific action / effect definition data 548 stores the transmission image type and the action / effect parameter value list in association with each other. By setting the action / effect parameter value list of a specific transmission image type to produce a very large action / effect, it is possible to set that a critical hit occurs when the transmission image is transmitted. In that case, the setting data may be associated with the data of the special effect display and stored so that the effect display can be executed at the time of action.

The game item action / effect definition data 549 is prepared for each type of the game item 66 (see FIG. 6), and defines the action / effect of the item in the game. One game item action / effect definition data 549 stores the item type and the action / effect parameter value list in association with each other. If a very large value is set in the action / effect parameter value list of a specific transmission image type, it is possible to set that a critical hit occurs when the transmission image is transmitted. In that case, the setting data may be associated with the data of the special effect display and stored so that the effect display can be executed at the time of action.

Returning to FIG. 15, the play-specific grant point definition data 550 defines a method of calculating points granted to the providing user 2t as the game of the type is played. The points awarded for each play in the present embodiment are determined by adding additional points to the basic points determined according to the play results. Therefore, the play-specific grant point definition data 550 includes the basic point calculation function 552 and the additional point definition data 554.

The basic point calculation function 552 is defined with various parameter values that describe the play results as variables. The parameter values referred to here are appropriately set depending on the type of game. For example, the number of clears indicating how many of the achievement goals set before the start of the game have been cleared, the time required to achieve a predetermined play result, and the like correspond to this. Specifically, in the example of FIG. 6, among the treasure chests 64 set, how many boxes are opened during play corresponds to the number of clears referred to here. If it's a puzzle game, did you solve the puzzle within the time limit, or did you solve it? If it's a hunting game, how many have you killed? The value such as is also equivalent to the number of clears mentioned here. If the rule is to solve one puzzle to be solved, the required time can be used as a parameter value.

The additional point definition data 554 is prepared for each type of additional reason, and the additional reason type and the additional point are stored in association with each other. In the present embodiment, the additional reason includes the transmission of the transmission image 8 in the game and the range of the liveliness index value. Therefore, the additional point definition data 554 in which the type of the transmission image 8 is set is included in the additional reason type. Further, for example, when the number of viewing users is "100 or more", additional point definition data 554 such as setting points to be added becomes possible. In addition, as an additional reason, if attention is paid to text transmission, a specific keyword can be used. If it is a hunting game in which viewing users hunt in a group, pay attention to the state where attacks are hit continuously, so-called "combo generation", and add the additional reason that "the number of combos is K or more (K is an integer)". can do.

The play contribution calculation function 558 is a function for calculating the contribution of each avatar in the game of the type. In the example of FIG. 6, the damage caused by the avatar 4 to the treasure chest 64 can be accumulated. Further, in the example of FIG. 9, the damage given by the avatar 4 to the game objects 73a and 73b can be integrated. The type and number of variables can be set appropriately according to the content of the game, but it is preferable to set the text so that the degree of contribution is reduced if a character string that gives a negative and negative impression is included. Is.

Returning to FIG. 14, the user management data 600 is prepared for each registered user and stores various data associated with the account, which is unique identification information. In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 17, one user management data 600 includes a unique user account 601, a payment medium book data 602, an avatar setting data 603, and an image management data 610 for possession transmission. It includes item management data 611 for owned games, viewing history data 612, provided content management ID list 615, and cumulative points 616 for each provided user. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The payment medium book data 602 includes the amount of replenishment / consumption of the payment medium for electronic payment (for example, virtual currency, in-service currency, specific item) associated with the user, the reason for replenishment / consumption, and the date and time of change. It is a so-called book that stores the information of and in association with each other. It can be read as billing history data or billing history information.
It should be noted that the consideration when the game is executed in parallel with the content distribution may also be collected from the payment medium. Alternatively, a specific item (paid item purchased through online shopping or the like) may be collected as consideration.

The avatar setting data 603 stores the setting data of the user's avatar 4 (see FIG. 3). The type of setting data can be set as appropriate, but in this embodiment, it is automatically set according to the main body type of the avatar 4, the equipment list for the avatar equipped on the main body, and the past record of the user as a viewing user. The avatar level given to the target and the avatar level are stored. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate. The avatar level is automatically updated after the distribution is completed so that the higher the number of transmissions, the higher the level, and the higher the purchase price, the higher the level of the transmission image 8.

The possessed transmission image management data 610 is prepared for each type of transmission image 8 possessed by the user, and various data describing the latest possession state of the transmission image 8 are stored. For example, the type of transmission image 8 and the number of possessed images are included. Of course, data other than these, such as the expiration date, can be included as appropriate.

The possessed game item management data 611 is prepared for each type of game item 66 (see FIG. 6) owned by the user, and various data describing the latest possession state of the item are stored. For example, it includes the number of possessions for each type of game item. Of course, data other than these, such as the expiration date, can be included as appropriate.

The viewing history data 612 stores the viewing record by the user. The data is created for each delivered content that has been viewed, and stores a viewing date and time, a content management ID that is information for identifying the viewed content, a transmission content list that is time-series data of transmission content, and the like.

The provided content management ID list 615 is a list of contents provided for distribution by the user as a provided user. Specifically, the content management IDs uniquely set for each content are arranged and described in the order of provision.

The cumulative points 616 for each providing user stores the cumulative value of points acquired by the user as a providing user. The cumulative value includes points obtained by distributing each content listed in the provided content management ID list 615.

Returning to FIG. 14, the content management data 620 is prepared for each content provided by the providing user, and stores various data for management thereof.
As shown in FIG. 18, for example, one content management data 620 includes a unique content management ID 621, a provision user account 622, a provision format 623 in which either live or recording is set, a delivery schedule 624, and content. It includes file data 625, incidental information list 626, provision date and time 627, game presence / absence setting 631, designated basic parameter value list 633, distribution record data 640, and cumulative points 649 for each content. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

When the provision format 623 is "recording", the content file data 625 is stored in advance from the user terminal 1500T (providing terminal) of the providing user 2t in accordance with the setting operation of the providing setting screen W12 (see FIG. 12) by the providing user. It will be uploaded. When the provision format 623 is "live", it is realized by sequentially storing the data acquired from the user terminal 1500T (providing terminal) of the providing user 2t at the timing of the distribution schedule 624.

The incidental information list 626 stores various reference information set by the providing user (or the distribution service administrator) incidentally to the content. In the present embodiment, the content set by the basic setting unit 90 of the provision setting screen W12 (see FIG. 12) corresponds to this. For example, it can store program titles, subtitles, genres, playback times, information about the subject of the content video, situation information explaining what kind of situation was shot, setting information of lucky items, and the like. Of course, data other than these can be stored as appropriate.

The game presence / absence setting 631 stores the setting of presence / absence of game execution in parallel with the content distribution of the content. It is a setting result of the game presence / absence setting unit 94 of the provision setting screen W12 (see FIG. 12).

The designated basic parameter value list 633 is related to the game executed in parallel with the content distribution of the content, and stores the setting of the basic parameter value specified by the providing user. In the present embodiment, the setting result of the basic parameter value setting unit 95 of the provision setting screen W12 (see FIG. 12) is stored.

The distribution record data 640 is created every time the content is distributed, and stores various actual values in the distribution. For example, one distribution record data 640 includes a distribution date and time 641, a viewing user account list 643, a viewing user number chart 645 which is a time-series change in the number of viewing users, and a transmission number chart 647 which is a time-series change in the number of transmissions. And, including. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The content-specific cumulative points 649 stores the cumulative points granted in connection with the distribution of the content.

Returning to FIG. 14, the distribution management data 650 is prepared for each execution of content distribution, and stores various data for managing the execution of distribution and various data describing the distribution status.
As shown in FIG. 19, for example, one distribution management data 650 includes a content management ID 651, a viewing user management data 653, an avatar display management data 655, a transmission record data 657, a game play data 700, and a contribution degree total. It includes data 710, monitor data 712, and cumulative points 714 for each distribution. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The viewing user management data 653 is prepared for each viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) And is stored until the viewing is completed. One viewing user management data 653 is information (for example, IP address, etc.) for starting a communication line 9 and making a communication connection to the user account and the viewing terminal of the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...). The viewing terminal access information, the game participation presence / absence setting, the viewing start date / time, and the viewing end date / time are stored. When the same viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) Watches at a later time, the viewing start date and time and the viewing end date and time are stored each time.

The game participation presence / absence setting is a result of the viewing user specifying in advance whether or not to participate in the game during content distribution. The setting can be accepted, for example, when a viewing request is made and a viewing user is registered. Of course, the setting itself may be omitted.

The avatar display management data 655 is prepared for each avatar of the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) During viewing, and stores various data describing the latest display state of the avatar. One avatar display management data 655 stores the user account of the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...), The avatar data, the arrangement position coordinates, the display size, and the operation control object data. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

The transmission record data 657 is created every time the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) Makes a transmission operation on the viewing terminal. One transmission record data 657 includes the user account of the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) Who is the caller, the transmission timing, and the transmission content data. In the case of text transmission, the transmission content data includes text such as a message, font, size, and the like. In the case of image transmission, the image data for transmission and the display duration are included. Of course, data other than these can also be included in the transmission record data 657.

The game play data 700 stores various data describing the progress of the game. For example, the execution game ID 701, the start date and time 703, the basic parameter value setting list 705, the game content setting parameter value list 707, the game object management data 708, and the status data 709 for each avatar are included. Of course, information other than these can be included as appropriate.

The basic parameter value setting list 705 stores the basic parameter values applied to the game play. If the value specified by the providing user is stored in the specified basic parameter value list 633 (see FIG. 18), this is copied, and if there is no specified value, the initial achievement target number 535 of the game initial setting data 530 (see FIG. 16). -The number of initial event occurrences of 539 will be copied.

The game content setting parameter value list 707 stores the setting parameter values stored in the basic parameter value setting list 705.

The game object management data 708 is prepared for each game object, and is data that describes the latest state of the object (for example, the placement position of the game object, motion control data, remaining durability value, attack power, and other ability parameter values of the game object. , Etc.) are stored.

The status data 709 for each avatar is prepared for each avatar 4 participating in the game, and stores various data describing the latest state of the avatar. For example, one avatar-specific status data 709 includes a viewing user account and a list of ability parameter values such as residual durability and attack power. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate according to the content of the game.

Contribution degree aggregation data 710 is the aggregation result of the contribution degree of each avatar in the latest game play. The degree of contribution can be appropriately set depending on the content of the game, but in the example of FIG. 6, the degree of damage given to the treasure chest 64 by each avatar is integrated. In the example of FIG. 9, the damage given to the game objects 73 (73a, 73b) is integrated.

The monitor data 712 is monitor-related data provided to the user terminal 1500 (providing terminal) of the providing user 2t, and is sequentially updated from the start of distribution. In the present embodiment, a history of giving points from the start of the distribution, a history of the number of viewing users, and a history of the number of transmissions are included, but data for monitoring other than these can also be appropriately included.

The cumulative points 714 for each distribution stores the total points granted from the start of the distribution to the present.

FIG. 20 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration example of a user terminal 1500 (1500a, 1500b, ...) Which is a viewing terminal in the present embodiment. The user terminal 1500 to be a viewing terminal includes an operation input unit 100, an image pickup unit 102, a terminal processing unit 200, a sound output unit 390, an image display unit 392, a communication unit 394, and a terminal storage unit 500. ..

The operation input unit 100 outputs an operation input signal corresponding to various operation inputs made by the user to the terminal processing unit 200. For example, it can be realized by a push switch, a joystick, a touch pad, a trackball, an accelerometer, a gyro, a CCD module, or the like. The direction input key 1502, the button switch 1504, and the touch panel 1506 in FIG. 2 correspond to this.

The image pickup unit 102 receives light from an image pickup target, converts it into an electric signal, generates digital image data, and outputs the digital image data to the terminal processing unit 200. For example, it is realized by a lens, a mechanical shutter, a shutter driver, a photoelectric conversion element such as a CCD image sensor module or a CMOS image sensor module, a digital signal processor (DSP) that reads the amount of electric charge from the photoelectric conversion element and generates image data, and an IC memory. Ru. The image sensor module 1520 of FIG. 2 corresponds to this.

The terminal processing unit 200 is realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU and an electronic component such as an IC memory, and controls data input / output with each functional unit including an operation input unit 100 and a terminal storage unit 500. conduct. Then, various arithmetic processes are executed based on predetermined programs and data, operation input signals from the operation input unit 100, and various data received from the distribution server system 1100 to control the operation of the user terminal 1500 as a viewing terminal. do. The control board 1550 of FIG. 2 corresponds to this. The terminal processing unit 200 of the viewing terminal in the present embodiment includes a viewing terminal calculation unit 260, a timing unit 280, a sound generation unit 290, and a communication control unit 294.

The viewing terminal calculation unit 260 includes an operation signal transmission control unit 261 and a viewing screen display control unit 262.

The operation signal transmission control unit 261 executes a process for transmitting various data and requests to the distribution server system 1100 in response to an operation performed on the operation input unit 100.

The viewing screen display control unit 262 controls to display the viewing screen based on various data received from the distribution server system 1100.

The sound generation unit 290 is realized by, for example, a digital signal processor (DSP), a processor such as a voice synthesis IC, an audio codec capable of playing a voice file, and the like, and is used for displaying the sound of the content to be viewed and the transmission content of the viewing user. Sound signals of the effect sound, BGM, and various operation sounds are generated and output to the sound output unit 390.

The sound output unit 390 is realized by a device that outputs sound effects, BGM, and the like based on the sound signal input from the sound generation unit 290. The speaker 1510 in FIG. 2 corresponds to this.

The image display unit 392 displays various game images based on the image signal input from the viewing screen display control unit 262. For example, it can be realized by an image display device such as a flat panel display, a cathode ray tube (CRT), a projector, and a head-mounted display. In this embodiment, the touch panel 1506 of FIG. 2 corresponds to this.

The communication control unit 294 executes data processing related to data communication, and realizes data exchange with an external device via the communication unit 394. The communication unit 394 connects to the communication line 9 to realize communication. For example, it is realized by a wireless communication device, a modem, a TA (terminal adapter), a jack of a communication cable for wiring, a control circuit, and the like, and the wireless communication module 1553 of FIG. 2 corresponds to this.

The terminal storage unit 500 stores in the terminal processing unit 200 a program for realizing various functions for controlling the user terminal 1500 as a viewing terminal in an integrated manner, various data, and the like. Further, it is used as a work area of the terminal processing unit 200, and temporarily stores the calculation result executed by the terminal processing unit 200 according to various programs, the input data input from the operation input unit 100, and the like. Such a function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as RAM or ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or DVD, or the like. The IC memory 1552 and the memory card 1540 mounted on the control board 1550 of FIG. 2 correspond to this.

The terminal storage unit 500 of the viewing terminal stores the viewing terminal program 504, the received distribution data group 720, the transmission image allocation setting 728, and the reflection display management data 730. Of course, programs and data other than these can be stored as appropriate.

The viewing terminal program 504 is application software for realizing the function as the viewing terminal calculation unit 260 by being read and executed by the terminal processing unit 200. In the present embodiment, it is a copy of the distribution viewing terminal program 507 (see FIG. 14) provided by the distribution server system 1100.

The received distribution data group 720 is involved in content distribution and stores various distribution data received from the distribution server system 1100. In the present embodiment, the avatar display management data 722, the transmission record data 724, and the game object management data 726 are stored. Of course, data other than these can be stored as appropriate.

The avatar display management data 722 and the transmission record data 724 are the distributions of the avatar display management data 655 and the transmission record data 657 of the distribution management data 650 (see FIG. 19), respectively. It is used for display control and for controlling the reflection display (see FIG. 3) of the text and the transmission image 8 by the balloon 5. During game execution, it is used to display an attack on a game object (treasure box 64) in the game display unit 63 (see FIG. 6). The game object management data 726 is the one to which the game object management data 708 is distributed, and is used for displaying the game object (treasure box 64) in the game display unit 63 (see FIG. 6).

The transmission image allocation setting 728 indicates the allocation of the transmission image 8 to the image transmission operation icon 36 (see FIG. 3). Specifically, the transmission image type and the like of the assigned transmission image 8 are stored.

The reflection display management data 730 is created every time the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) Reflects the transmission operation, and stores various data related to the display management. One reflection display management data 730 stores transmission content data, a display position, a display size, a display start date and time, and a display duration. Of course, data other than these can be included as appropriate.

FIG. 21 is a functional block diagram showing a functional configuration example of the user terminal 1500 (1500T) which is the providing terminal in the present embodiment. The user terminal 1500 serving as a providing terminal includes an operation input unit 100, an image pickup unit 102, a terminal processing unit 200, a sound output unit 390, an image display unit 392, a communication unit 394, and a terminal storage unit 500. ..

The terminal processing unit 200 is realized by, for example, a microprocessor such as a CPU or GPU and an electronic component such as an IC memory, and controls data input / output with each functional unit including an operation input unit 100 and a terminal storage unit 500. conduct. Then, various arithmetic processes are executed based on predetermined programs and data, operation input signals from the operation input unit 100, and various data received from the distribution server system 1100 to control the operation of the user terminal 1500 as a providing terminal. do. The terminal processing unit 200 of the providing terminal in the present embodiment includes a providing terminal calculation unit 270, a timing unit 280, a sound generation unit 290, and a communication control unit 294.

The providing terminal calculation unit 270 includes an operation signal transmission control unit 272, a content provision control unit 274, and an operation screen display control unit 276.

The operation signal transmission control unit 272 executes a process for transmitting various data and requests to the distribution server system 1100 in response to the operation performed to the operation input unit 100.

The content provision control unit 274 performs processing related to generation of content data for distribution and provision control to the distribution server system 1100. In the case of live distribution, the function as a live streaming encoder that encodes the images taken by the imaging unit 102 one by one and controls them to the distribution server system 1100 is realized.

The operation screen display control unit 276 controls to display the operation screen as the providing terminal (for example, the providing setting screen W5 in FIG. 5, the providing setting screen W12 in FIG. 12, and the like).

The terminal storage unit 500 stores in the terminal processing unit 200 a program for realizing various functions for controlling the user terminal 1500 as a viewing terminal in an integrated manner, various data, and the like. Further, it is used as a work area of the terminal processing unit 200, and temporarily stores the calculation result executed by the terminal processing unit 200 according to various programs, the input data input from the operation input unit 100, and the like. Such a function is realized by, for example, an IC memory such as RAM or ROM, a magnetic disk such as a hard disk, an optical disk such as a CD-ROM or DVD, or the like. The IC memory 1552 and the memory card 1540 mounted on the control board 1550 of FIG. 2 correspond to this.

The terminal storage unit 500 of the providing terminal stores the providing terminal program 506, the received distribution data group 740, the provided content data 746, and the current date and time 800. Of course, programs and data other than these can be stored as appropriate.

The provided terminal program 506 is application software for realizing the function as the provided terminal arithmetic unit 270 by being read and executed by the terminal processing unit 200. In the present embodiment, it is a copy of the distribution providing terminal program 505 (see FIG. 14) provided by the distribution server system 1100.

The received distribution data group 740 stores various distribution data received from the distribution server system 1100. In the present embodiment, the transmission record data 742 and the monitor data 744 related to the display control of the provision setting screen W5 (see FIG. 5) are stored. Of course, data other than these can be stored as appropriate.

The transmission record data 742 is the transmission record data 657 (see FIG. 19) of the distribution management data 650, and is used for display control of the transmission monitor unit 53 (see FIG. 5). The monitor data 744 is the one to which the monitor data 712 (see FIG. 19) of the distribution management data 650 is distributed, and is used for display control of the point monitor unit 54, the viewing user number monitoring unit 55, and the transmission number monitoring unit 56. (See FIG. 5).

The content data for provision 746 is the original data of the content for distribution.

[Explanation of operation]
Next, the operation of the content distribution system 1000 will be described.
First, FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the flow of the content provision acceptance process related to the content provision procedure for distribution in the distribution server system 1100. The processing flow described here is realized by the server processing unit 200s executing the server program 503. It is assumed that the providing terminal program 506 is executed in the user terminal 1500T (providing terminal), and a predetermined login procedure is performed from the terminal to the distribution server system 1100.

The distribution server system 1100 starts displaying the provision setting screen W12 (see FIG. 12) on the providing terminal (step S4), and accepts various designated operations / setting operations on the operation screen (step S6).

Along with this, the distribution server system 1100 creates new content management data 620 (see FIG. 18), automatically sets the content management ID 621, and sets the providing user account 622 to the user account of the providing terminal. Further, the new content management ID is additionally registered in the provided content management ID list 615 of the user management data 600 of the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...).

Further, the distribution server system 1100 sets the result of the setting operation related to the provision format in the basic setting unit 90 to the provision format 623 of the content management data 620, and sets the result of the schedule designation operation and other setting results to the distribution schedule 624 and the distribution schedule 624. Set in the incidental information list 626.

If the setting result of the provision format is "recording" (recording in step S8), the distribution server system 1100 accepts the upload of the content file of the content from the providing terminal, and sets the content management data 620 as the content file data 625. Store. Further, the current date and time 800 is set as the provision date and time 627.
If the setting result of the provision format is "live" (live in step S8), it will be acquired from the providing terminal before and after the specified date and time of the distribution schedule, that is, the distribution start date and time, so at this point, the content file. The data 625 and the date and time of provision 627 are undecided.

Next, the distribution server system 1100 sets the game presence / absence setting 631 of the content management data 620 and the designated basic parameter value list 633 according to the setting result of the option setting unit 92 (see FIG. 12) (step S12). .. Then, the cumulative points 649 for each content are initialized to "0" (step S14).

If the game presence / absence setting 631 is "Yes" (YES in step S16), the distribution server system 1100 collects from the providing user a consideration for setting the game to be executed in parallel with the content distribution (step S18). ), End the content provision acceptance process.

23 to 24 are flowcharts for explaining the flow of content distribution processing related to live distribution in one streaming format in the distribution server system 1100. The process described here is started to be executed before the predetermined time when the distribution schedule 624 of the content management data 620 arrives. It is assumed that the distribution schedule is notified to the user in advance on a dedicated website or the like together with incidental information such as the program title.

As shown in FIG. 23, first, the distribution server system 1100 newly creates and initializes the distribution management data 650 of the distribution to be distributed, displays the viewing user's avatar 4 on the viewing terminal, and transmits the transmission. The reflection display of the text and the transmission image 8 is started. (Step S50; see FIG. 19).

That is, the content management ID 621 (see FIG. 18) to be distributed is set in the content management ID 651, and each history of the monitor data 712 and the cumulative point 714 for each distribution are initialized to "0". Then, the distribution server system 1100 starts distribution of the avatar display management data 655, the transmission record data 657, and the like to the viewing terminal registered in the viewing user management data 653.

Next, the distribution server system 1100 starts responding to the viewing participation of a new viewing user and the viewing cancellation of the viewing user (step S52).

Specifically, as a response to a new viewing user's participation in viewing, the distribution server system 1100 monitors whether or not a viewing request for viewing the distributed content has been received.
A user who desires viewing downloads and activates the viewing terminal program 504 on his / her own user terminal 1500, and causes his / her own terminal to function as a viewing terminal. When the user terminal 1500 that has become a viewing terminal accesses the distribution server system 1100 and undergoes a predetermined login procedure, the viewing user selects the content to be viewed from the program list provided by the distribution server system 1100 and serves as the viewing user. You will be able to perform the specified viewing request operation to register. The viewing terminal transmits a predetermined viewing request signal, an account of the viewing user, and identification information of the content desired to be viewed to the distribution server system 1100 in response to the viewing request operation by the viewing user.

Upon receiving the viewing request, the distribution server system 1100 newly creates viewing user management data 653 (see FIG. 19), registers the viewing requesting user as a viewing user, and creates new avatar display management data 655. Then, the avatar 4 of the user is displayed on the viewing screen.

At this time, since a new avatar has been added to the distribution server system 1100, the viewing user's avatars should be dispersed as much as possible in the reflection display unit 35 (see FIG. 3) of the viewing screen so that the viewing user's avatars do not overlap with each other. Update the placement position of all avatars. Since the distribution of the avatar display management data 655 is started in step S52 as described above, the avatar display management data 655 whose placement position has been updated is also distributed to the viewing terminal. In the viewing terminal, the display position of each avatar 4 is changed based on the distributed avatar display management data 655. On the viewing screen, it appears as if a new virtual viewing user has appeared in front of the screen.

As a response to the viewing cancellation, when the viewing terminal detects a predetermined viewing stop operation, the viewing terminal transmits a predetermined viewing stop request and the viewing user's account to the distribution server system 1100. When the distribution server system 1100 receives this, it stores the viewing end date and time in the viewing user management data 653 of the corresponding viewing user and excludes it from the distribution target.

Next, the distribution server system 1100 accepts the selection of whether or not the newly registered viewing user participates in the game being distributed, and stores it in the viewing user management data 653 (see FIG. 19) as a game participation presence / absence setting. (Step S56).

When the scheduled start time of distribution is reached (YES in step S70), the distribution server system 1100 starts content distribution (step S72).
If the distribution format is "live", the content file for live distribution is acquired from the providing terminal and distributed sequentially. If the distribution format is "recording", distribution of the already acquired content file data 625 (see FIG. 18) is started.

Further, after the distribution is started, the distribution server system 1100 starts distribution of various transmissions by the viewing user (step S74).
Specifically, when the text transmission operation is performed on the viewing terminal, the viewing terminal transmits the viewing user account and the text to the distribution server system 1100 together with the text transmission request. Upon receiving the text transmission request, the distribution server system 1100 newly creates transmission record data 657 (see FIG. 19). Since the distribution of the transmission record data 657 is started in step S52 as described above, the requested text is delivered to all the viewing terminals, and is displayed on the reflection display unit 35 there.

Similarly, when the transmission operation of the transmission image 8 is performed on the viewing terminal, the viewing terminal transmits the viewing user account and the image type to the distribution server system 1100 together with the image transmission request. Upon receiving the image transmission request, the distribution server system 1100 newly creates transmission record data 657 (see FIG. 19). As described above, since the periodic distribution of the transmission record data 657 is started in step S52, the requested transmission image 8 is delivered to all viewing terminals, and is displayed on the reflection display unit 35 there.

Then, the distribution server system 1100 starts sequentially updating the monitor data 712 (see FIG. 19) and distributing the transmission record data 657 and the monitor data 712 to the providing terminal (step S76). On the providing terminal, the providing setting screen W5 (see FIG. 5) is displayed, and the display of various monitor units is sequentially updated based on the distributed monitor data 712.

Further, after starting the distribution, the distribution server system 1100 monitors whether the conditions shown in the game start condition definition data 516 (see FIG. 14) are satisfied or whether the forced start operation is input (step S90). .. When the game forced start operation icon 57 (see FIG. 5) is operated, the providing terminal transmits a predetermined forced start request to the distribution server system 1100. Upon receiving the request, the distribution server system 1100 determines that the forced start operation has been input.

Then, whether the game start condition is satisfied or the forced start operation is performed (YES in step S90), and the game presence / absence setting 631 (see FIG. 18) of the content being delivered is set to "Yes". If (YES in step S91), the distribution server system 1100 determines the type and content of the game to be executed (step S92).

Specifically, from a plurality of game definition data 520 (see FIG. 15), those satisfying the game type selection condition 522 are extracted and one of them is selected. The game type 521 of the selected game definition data 520 is set to the execution game ID 701 of the game play data 700 (see FIG. 19). With this, the game type has been decided.

Next, from the plurality of game initial setting data 530 (see FIG. 16) of the selected game definition data 520, the initial setting data satisfying the setting application condition 531 is selected. According to various settings of the selected game initial setting data 530, the basic parameter value setting list 705 of the game play data 700 (see FIG. 19), the game content setting parameter value list 707, the game object management data 708, and the status data for each avatar. 709 and are set.

Regarding the basic parameter value setting list 705, if the content management data 620 (see FIG. 18) of the delivered content has the setting of the designated basic parameter value list 633, this shall be prioritized.

The status data 709 for each avatar is prepared for each avatar of the viewing user who participates in the game, and the ability parameter value set according to the role of the avatar in the game is stored. The initial value is determined by the avatar ability initial setting data 542 (see FIG. 16) of the selected game initial setting data 530. After that, the initial value is changed according to the display position reference avatar ability change data 543. Further, it is further changed according to the equipment of each avatar according to the equipment standard avatar ability change data 545. Furthermore, the avatar equipped with the lucky item specified in the lucky item setting information of the incidental information list 626 (see FIG. 18) of the delivered content is changed so as to specially improve the ability.

After determining the type and content of the game and the ability of each avatar, the distribution server system 1100 determines whether the number of participants in the game meets the reference value (step S96).
The reference value referred to here is a lower limit number satisfying the number of viewing users of the determined game type selection condition 522 (see FIG. 15) or a value obtained by adding a predetermined number to the lower limit value. Since some viewing users have decided not to participate in the game, the number of viewing users satisfies the condition for the number of viewing users, but the number of people actually participating in the game may be less than this.

Therefore, when the distribution server system 1100 does not meet the reference value, the computer-controlled player that is insufficient to meet the reference value participates in the multiplayer game in order to produce a lively atmosphere (step S98).
Specifically, for example, the avatar of the viewing user who does not participate in the game is allowed to participate in the game as it is, and the operation control in the game is controlled by a computer by a predetermined algorithm. Alternatively, the shortage may be randomly selected from the viewing user account list 643 of the past distribution record data 640 (see FIG. 18) of the distributed content, and the avatar of the selected user may participate in the game. In this case as well, the operation control is computer-controlled by a predetermined algorithm.

Moving to FIG. 24, since the game start preparation has been completed so far, the distribution server system 1100 distributes the game start notification and executes the game program 523 (see FIG. 15) of the selected game type. Then, the game progress control is started (step S100; see FIG. 6).

Along with this, the distribution server system 1100 sends the game object management data 708 (see FIG. 19) to the user terminals 1500 (1500a, 1500b, ...; Viewing terminals) of the viewing users 2 (2a, 2b, ...) Participating in the game. Start delivery. On the viewing terminal of the viewing user 2 (2a, 2b, ...) Participating in the game, the reflection display unit 35 displays the game based on the received avatar display management data 722, transmission record data 724, and game object management data 726. The display of the game screen is controlled while the unit 63 is used.

While the game is in progress, each viewing player operates each avatar 4 by transmitting a text or a transmission image 8. Even during game play, the distribution server system 1100 creates transmission record data 657 when it receives a transmission request for a text or an transmission image 8. Then, the distribution server system 1100 exerts the action / effect of the transmitted text and the transmission image 8 according to the definitions of the action / effect definition data 547 for each character string and the action / effect definition data 548 for each transmission image.

In addition, the viewing user can use the possessed game item in the game. In that case, the item material request is transmitted from the viewing terminal to the distribution server system 1100 together with the identification information of the used item and the viewing user account. The distribution server system 1100 consumes the used game item in accordance with the request, and exerts its action effect according to the game item action / effect definition data 549.

The game progresses according to the play operation of the viewing user. In the example of FIG. 6, the durability value of the treasure chest 64 is subtracted. The damage given to the treasure box 64 by each avatar is accumulated, converted into the contribution degree according to the play contribution degree calculation function 558, and stored in the contribution degree total data 710 (see FIG. 19).

Further, when the game progress condition satisfies a predetermined event occurrence condition, the distribution server system 1100 controls the occurrence of an in-game event. However, the number of generated events shall be in accordance with the number of in-game events in the basic parameter value setting list 705 (see FIG. 19).

Further, at the start of the game, the distribution server system 1100 creates distribution record data 640 (see FIG. 18) of the content being distributed, and starts updating various lists, charts, and the like included in the data.

The viewing terminal of the viewing user who does not participate in the game does not display the game screen even if the game start notification from the distribution server system 1100 is received. Specifically, a blindfold display may be displayed on the reflection display unit 35. The blind display method can be appropriately set, but for example, the display area of the content display unit 32 (see FIG. 3) may be expanded to the full screen, and the reflection display unit 35 may be substantially continued until the end of the game.

Since the start of the game, the distribution server system 1100 monitors whether the game end condition is satisfied (step S110). The conditions for ending the game are clearing the number of achievement targets, reaching the time limit, and the like, and the number of achievement targets in the basic parameter value setting list 705 and the time limit are referred to.

Then, if the game end condition is satisfied (YES in step S110), the distribution server system 1100 ends the display of the avatar of the computer control player (step S112), and notifies the viewing terminal of the end of the game and the play result. And display them (step S114; see FIG. 10).

That is, each viewing terminal displays the game end notification 81 and the result notification 82 on the viewing screen W10 (see FIG. 10). Along with this, the distribution server system 1100 also distributes the contribution degree aggregated data 710 to each viewing terminal, and each viewing terminal displays the best player notification body 84 based on this.

Next, the distribution server system 1100 determines whether the play result corresponds to the game clear or the game over (step S116). Basically, it is regarded as a game clear, but if the viewing user's play operation is not performed to the extent that it can be said at all, it is regarded as a game over.

Then, in the case of clearing the game (YES in step S116), the distribution server system 1100 gives points to the providing user 2t (step S118).
Specifically, the points to be given in relation to the current game play are calculated according to the play-specific given point definition data 550 (see FIG. 15). Then, this is added to the cumulative points 714 for each distribution (see FIG. 19), the cumulative points 649 for each content (see FIG. 18), and the cumulative points 616 for each providing user (see FIG. 17), respectively.

The distribution server system 1100 repeats steps S90 to S118 until the distribution is completed (NO in step S140).

When the distribution is completed (YES in step S140), the distribution server system 1100 calculates points according to the viewing record and the distribution record in the current distribution and gives them to the providing user (step S142). Specifically, the larger the number of viewing users during distribution, the more points are given, and the larger the number of transmissions during distribution, the more points are given.

Then, the distribution server system 1100 updates the monthly content ranking data 780, the monthly program ranking data 782, and the monthly provided user ranking data 784 (see FIG. 14), and the ranking information of the content distributed this time is used as a viewing terminal. Deliver to the providing terminal (step S144). Correspondingly, the viewing terminal and the providing terminal display the ranking information (see FIG. 11).

Next, the distribution server system 1100 updates the viewing history data 612 (see FIG. 17) for each viewing user (step S146), and ends the distribution of the content (step S148).

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to play a multi-play game in which viewing users who view the same content participate in each other. By cooperating with each other, it is possible to obtain a sense of unity that cannot be achieved by simply transmitting (posting) text or images. Then, the sense of unity serves as a foundation to make the viewing users more intimate and encourage the active distribution of texts and images being distributed. Active and lively distribution will enhance the atmosphere during viewing and give viewers a high sense of excitement and satisfaction as entertainment.

In addition to being able to execute the game in a live distribution format, the providing user can monitor the number of viewing users and the transmission status. Therefore, it is possible to use the game that is being executed in parallel with the live content distribution as a material, to call the viewing user from the providing user through the distribution video, or to convey the comment etc. to the viewing user to the viewing user live. , It has the effect of fostering a sense of unity between the viewing user and the providing user.

Even in games that are executed in parallel with content distribution, the in-game play operation is basically based on posting actions such as sending texts and images of the viewing user, so it is highly effective in encouraging active sending after the game. .. The game type and game settings are also changed according to the viewing situation at that time, so that the viewing user does not get bored.

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Although the embodiment to which the present invention is applied has been described above, the embodiment to which the present invention is applied is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and components can be added, omitted, or changed as appropriate.

[Part 1]
For example, in the above embodiment, the distribution service is realized by the client-server type computer system, but it may be realized by the computer system in which a plurality of user terminals 1500 are connected peer-to-peer. In that case, any user terminal 1500 is made to take on the function as the distribution server system 1100. Alternatively, the functions of the distribution service management unit 210 may be shared and shared by a plurality of user terminals 1500.

[Part 2]
Further, the above embodiment can be applied to other services as long as they are accessed by a plurality of users at the same time and each of them can transmit a text or an image.

[Part 3]
Further, in the above embodiment, as an example of granting a privilege according to the result of the game, an example of granting points that are the basis of ranking calculation to the providing user is given, but the privilege content and the setting of the grant target are limited to this. do not have.

For example, the privilege content can be set to other content such as granting a distribution slot, granting a special item or a special avatar, granting a coupon, or the right to participate in a special event. Further, depending on the content of the privilege, the grant target may be added not only to the providing user but also to the viewing user. Further, it is possible to give the viewing user a privilege different from that of the providing user. Specifically, when collecting from the providing user the consideration that the setting of the game execution parallel to the content distribution is "Yes", the viewing user collects useful media (for example, payment media, items, etc.). , It is also possible to distribute this to the viewing users after playing.

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Claims (19)

It is a content distribution system that distributes content including at least video provided by the providing user to the user terminal of each viewing user.
In parallel with the distribution, a game execution control means for controlling execution of a game in which the viewing user is used as a player by using the user terminal of the viewing user as a man-machine interface.
A viewing screen display control means for controlling the display of a viewing screen in which a content display unit related to the distribution and a game display unit related to the game are arranged on the user terminal.
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the providing user according to the play result of the game,
Equipped with
The game execution control means controls execution of a multiplayer game in which the viewing user who is viewing the same content by the distribution operates an avatar, and is based on the display position of the avatar of each viewing user in the game display unit. To change and control the playable content of each viewing user,
Content distribution system. The game execution control means determines the display position of the avatar based on a given viewing parameter of the avatar with respect to the viewing user.
The content distribution system according to claim 1 . The game execution control means causes a computer-controlled player to participate in the multiplayer game based on the number of viewing users who are viewing the same content by the distribution.
The content distribution system according to claim 1 or 2 . It is a content distribution system that distributes content including at least video provided by the providing user to the user terminal of each viewing user.
In parallel with the distribution, a game execution control means for controlling execution of a game in which the viewing user is used as a player by using the user terminal of the viewing user as a man-machine interface.
A viewing screen display control means for controlling the display of a viewing screen in which a content display unit related to the distribution and a game display unit related to the game are arranged on the user terminal.
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the providing user according to the play result of the game,
Equipped with
The game execution control means controls the execution of a multi-play game in which the viewing users who are viewing the same content by the distribution simultaneously participate, and the computer-controlled player is converted into the multi-play game based on the number of the viewing users. Let me participate,
Content distribution system. The game execution control means controls the progress of the game by using the game item possessed by the viewing user based on the usage instruction operation of the viewing user.
The privilege granting means changes the content of the privilege based on the usage status of the game item.
The content distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 4 . Ranking calculation means for calculating ranking by the providing user or by the content.
Equipped with
As the privilege, the privilege granting means grants a privilege that contributes to the improvement of the ranking.
The content distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 5 . A presence / absence setting means for setting whether or not to execute the game in parallel with the distribution according to the setting operation of the providing user.
Equipped with
The game execution control means causes the game to be executed when the presence / absence setting means sets the execution of the game to be present.
The content distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 6 . It is a content distribution system that distributes content including at least video provided by the providing user to the user terminal of each viewing user.
In parallel with the distribution, a game execution control means for controlling execution of a game in which the viewing user is used as a player by using the user terminal of the viewing user as a man-machine interface.
A viewing screen display control means for controlling the display of a viewing screen in which a content display unit related to the distribution and a game display unit related to the game are arranged on the user terminal.
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the providing user according to the play result of the game,
A presence / absence setting means for setting whether or not to execute the game in parallel with the distribution according to the setting operation of the providing user, and
Equipped with
The game execution control means causes the game to be executed when the presence / absence setting means sets the execution of the game to be present.
Content distribution system. A consideration collecting means for collecting from the providing user the consideration for setting the execution of the game to be present by the presence / absence setting means.
The content distribution system according to claim 7 or 8 . A game setting means for setting the game to be executed and controlled by the game execution control means,
The content distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 9 . The game setting means sets the game according to the setting operation of the providing user.
The content distribution system according to claim 10. It is a content distribution system that distributes content including at least video provided by the providing user to the user terminal of each viewing user.
In parallel with the distribution, a game execution control means for controlling execution of a game in which the viewing user is used as a player by using the user terminal of the viewing user as a man-machine interface.
A viewing screen display control means for controlling the display of a viewing screen in which a content display unit related to the distribution and a game display unit related to the game are arranged on the user terminal.
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the providing user according to the play result of the game,
A game setting means for setting the game to be controlled by the game execution control means, the game setting means for setting the game according to the setting operation of the providing user, and the game setting means.
Content distribution system with. The game setting means sets at least one of a game type, a game difficulty level, a character appearing in the game, the ability of the character operated by the viewing user, the purpose of achieving the game, and the occurrence of an in-game event. do,
The content distribution system according to any one of claims 10 to 12 . A liveliness index value calculation means for calculating a liveliness index value related to the content by using at least the number of the viewing users who are viewing the content.
Equipped with
The game setting means sets the game based on the liveliness index value.
The content distribution system according to any one of claims 10 to 13. It is a content distribution system that distributes content including at least video provided by the providing user to the user terminal of each viewing user.
In parallel with the distribution, a game execution control means for controlling execution of a game in which the viewing user is used as a player by using the user terminal of the viewing user as a man-machine interface.
A viewing screen display control means for controlling the display of a viewing screen in which a content display unit related to the distribution and a game display unit related to the game are arranged on the user terminal.
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the providing user according to the play result of the game,
A liveliness index value calculation means for calculating a liveliness index value related to the content by using at least the number of the viewing users who are viewing the content.
A game setting means for setting the game to be controlled by the game execution control means, the game setting means for setting the game based on the liveliness index value, and the game setting means.
Content distribution system with. A transmission content display control means that accepts a transmission from the viewing user who is viewing the content and displays the transmission content on the user terminal of the viewing user.
Equipped with
The activity index value calculation means calculates the activity index value related to the content by using the transmission status of the viewing user who is viewing the content.
The content distribution system according to claim 14 or 15 . The game execution control means has means for controlling the progress of the game based on the transmission from the viewing user.
The content distribution system according to claim 16 . The privilege granting means changes the content of the privilege based on the activity index value.
The content distribution system according to any one of claims 14 to 17 . A computer system including a user terminal of each viewing user and the content distribution system according to any one of claims 1 to 18 .

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