JP7657589B2 - Content distribution system, server system and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a content distribution system, a server system, a program, etc.

In recent years, content distribution systems that live-distribute content via networks such as the Internet have been gaining popularity. For example, the systems disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2 are known as conventional technologies for such content distribution systems. Patent Document 1 discloses that a GUI for tipping to performers appearing in the content being viewed is displayed on the viewer's terminal. Patent Document 2 discloses that the screen configuration on the viewer's side is changed depending on the level of support given by the viewer to the performer.

JP 2018-182546 A JP 2018-171282 A

In such content distribution systems, viewers of content submit contribution objects called tips or gifts to praise the content or performers, or to support the performers who distribute the content. However, when viewers submit contribution objects, there is no reward for submitting the contribution object, and it is simply a one-way action from the viewer to the performer. This does not adequately increase the motivation to submit contribution objects. Also, after the viewer submits the contribution object, it is simply collected without any special effects. This means that the effects of submitting the contribution object are insufficient. In this way, previous content distribution systems have been insufficient in increasing the motivation to submit contribution objects in content distribution, or in achieving special effects, etc.

According to some aspects of this embodiment, it is possible to provide a content distribution system, server system, program, etc., which can improve the motivation to post objects in content distribution and the dramatic effects, etc.

One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a content distribution system that distributes content of a performance performed by a performer on a performer terminal to a viewer terminal of a viewer, the content distribution system including: a display processing unit that performs a process of displaying the content in a virtual field where the performer's performance is performed, in which a posted object that can be input by the viewer consuming the viewer's parameters moves; and an assignment processing unit that performs a process of granting a gift corresponding to the inputted posted object or the consumed parameters to the performer when the inputted object input into the virtual field is collected, and granting a rebate corresponding to the inputted posted object or the consumed parameters to the viewer who input the inputted object when the inputted object input into the virtual field is not collected. Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a program that causes a computer to function as each of the above-mentioned units, or a computer-readable information storage medium that stores the program.

According to one aspect of the present disclosure, if a posted object inserted by a viewer is collected, a gift is given to the performer, and if the inserted posted object is not collected, a refund is given to the viewer. In this way, by giving a gift to the performer when the posted object is collected, it is possible to increase the motivation of the performer to perform a performance. On the other hand, by giving a refund to the viewer when the posted object is not collected, it is possible to motivate the viewer to insert a posted object the next time. Furthermore, when the posted object is collected, a performance is performed in which a gift is given to the performer, and even if the posted object is not collected, a performance is performed in which a refund is given to the viewer. Therefore, it is possible to provide a content distribution system etc. that can improve the motivation to insert posted objects in content distribution and the performance effect, etc.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, the display processing unit may perform display processing of the content in which a third party other than the performer retrieves the posted object that was dropped into the virtual field.

In this way, by having a third party separate from the performer collect the posted objects, the performer is able to concentrate on performing, which ultimately makes it possible to improve the appeal and entertainment value of the content in which the performer performs.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, the display processing unit may perform display processing of the content in which a third party, whose ability to retrieve the posted object is set according to the third party's status information, retrieves the posted object that was dropped into the virtual field.

In this way, the retrieval ability will differ depending on the third party's status information, making it possible to realize content display processing in which posted objects are retrieved by third parties with various retrieval abilities.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, the display processing unit may perform display processing of the content in which the third party employed by the performer retrieves the posted object that was dropped into the virtual field.

In this way, for example, if a performer wants to concentrate on performing, he or she can hire a third party by paying a fee and have the third party collect the posted objects.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, the system may also include a compensation processing unit that sets the compensation paid by the actor for the employment of the third party according to the status information of the third party.

In this way, the fee paid by the performer to hire a third party will vary depending on the third party's status information, expanding the performer's options for hiring a third party, and enabling the performer to hire a third party corresponding to the desired fee and retrieve the posted object.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, the system may also include a compensation processing unit that calculates the compensation paid by the performer for the employment of the third party using a calculation method selected from a plurality of calculation methods.

In this way, the compensation paid by the performer to the third party can be calculated using various methods, and the posted object in the virtual field can be retrieved by the third party employed using the calculated compensation.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, the third party may be a character that moves in the virtual field and collects the posted object.

In this way, it becomes possible to have a third-party character operate to retrieve the posted object submitted by the viewer, and the third-party character can retrieve the posted object on behalf of the performer, giving the performer a gift resulting from the retrieval.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, the third party may be a character that is placed in the virtual field by the viewer and moves around the virtual field to collect the posted object.

In this way, by having a third-party character placed in the virtual field by the viewer collect the posted object, the viewer can help the performer during a performance and allow the performer to focus on the performance.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, the display processing unit may perform display processing of the content in which the posted object is collected by a collection method selected by the performer from among a plurality of collection methods.

In this way, the performer can collect the contributed object using the collection method of his/her choice and obtain the gift provided by the collected contributed object.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, the granting processing unit grants the gift to the performer if the posted object is collected within a given period, and grants the return to the viewer if the posted object is not collected within the given period, and the given period may be a performance period during which the performer performs a performance, or a divided period when the performance period is divided into multiple periods.

In this way, it becomes possible to determine whether or not the posted object has been collected after a given period of time, which can be set in various ways, and if it has been collected, to give the gift to the performer, and if it has not been collected, to give the refund to the viewer.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, the granting processing unit may perform processing to grant a reward to the viewer who submitted the submitted object when the submitted object submitted to the virtual field is retrieved.

In this way, by offering a reward to the viewer when the posted object is provided, it is possible to provide the viewer with an effective motivation to submit the posted object.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, the granting processing unit may grant the reward to the viewer when the posted object is collected by granting the viewer successful posting points for the posted object or by having the performer perform a reward performance.

In this way, viewers will be motivated to submit submitted objects in order to earn successful submission points and bonus performance, providing viewers with an effective motivation to submit submitted objects.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, the granting processing unit may perform processing to change the benefit granted to the viewer when the posted object is collected depending on the situation.

In this way, the rewards given to viewers when a posted object is collected can change depending on various circumstances.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, the granting processing unit may perform processing to change the rebate given to the viewer when the posted object is not collected, depending on the situation.

In this way, the rewards given to viewers when a posted object is not collected can vary depending on various circumstances.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, when the viewer throws a second posted object corresponding to the rebate that is to be given to the viewer if the posted object is not collected into the virtual field, the display processing unit may perform a process of displaying the content in which the second posted object moves in the virtual field, and when the second posted object is not collected, the granting processing unit may perform a process of granting the second rebate that corresponds to the second posted object to the viewer.

In this way, the viewer can re-inject the refund that was given to them when the posted object was not collected as a second posted object, and even if the second posted object is not collected, the second refund corresponding to the second posted object will be refunded and given to them.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, the granting processing unit may differentiate the rebate status of the rebate granted to the viewer when the posted object is not collected from the rebate status of the second rebate granted to the viewer when the second posted object is not collected.

By varying the rewards in this way, viewers can be effectively motivated to re-post objects in succession.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, the system may include a penalty processing unit that imposes a penalty on the performer or a third party who collects the posted object on behalf of the performer if the posted object is not collected.

In this way, performers or third parties can be expected to proactively retrieve the posted objects submitted by viewers to avoid being penalized, and it becomes possible to prevent situations in which posted objects are left abandoned after being submitted.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, the display processing unit includes a reception unit that receives postings of information to the content or the performer based on the viewer's operation of the viewer terminal, and the display processing unit performs display processing of common information of the content commonly displayed on both the performer terminal and the viewer terminal, and difference information of the content that is information displayed on either the performer terminal or the viewer terminal and is information for encouraging the performer to perform operations, and may also perform display processing of the difference information on the performer terminal according to the posting status of the viewer's posting information.

In this way, when a viewer posts information in response to a performer's actions, content difference information is displayed on the performer's terminal according to the posting status of the viewer's information. This not only enables viewers to react to a performer's actions using the posted information, but also encourages the performer to take action in response to the viewer's reaction to the posted information by displaying difference information according to the posting status. This makes it possible to provide a content distribution system or the like that makes it easier for performers to respond to viewer reactions to the performer's actions with their own actions.

Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a server system that distributes content of a performance that a performer performs on a performer terminal to a viewer terminal of a viewer, the server system including: a display processing unit that performs a process of displaying the content in a virtual field in which the performer performs the performance, in which a posted object that can be input by the viewer consuming the viewer's parameters moves; and an awarding processing unit that performs a process of, when the posted object input into the virtual field is collected, granting a gift corresponding to the inputted posted object or the consumed parameters to the performer, and, when the posted object input into the virtual field is not collected, granting a rebate corresponding to the inputted posted object or the consumed parameters to the viewer who input the posted object.

With such a server system, if the posted object is collected, a gift is given to the performer, thereby increasing the motivation of the performer to perform the performance. On the other hand, if the posted object is not collected, a return item is given to the viewer, thereby motivating the viewer to submit the posted object the next time. Furthermore, if the posted object is collected, a performance is performed in which a gift item is given to the performer, and if the posted object is not collected, a performance is performed in which a return item is given to the viewer. Therefore, it is possible to provide a server system etc. that can improve the motivation to submit posted objects in content distribution and the performance effect, etc.

1A to 1F are explanatory diagrams of hardware devices that realize the content distribution system of this embodiment. 2 shows an example of the configuration of a content distribution system according to the present embodiment. 13 shows an example of the configuration of a terminal device. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of live streaming using a VR character. 5A and 5B are diagrams for explaining data types of playback data. 6A and 6B are diagrams for explaining data types of playback data. 7A to 7C are explanatory diagrams of the method of this embodiment. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a process according to the present embodiment. FIG. 13 illustrates the withdrawal of content by a third party. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of the collection of content by a third-party character. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the processing of the present embodiment when a performer employs a third party. 13 is a flowchart for explaining a process for setting the ability of a third party to collect posted objects and the compensation to be paid by an actor to a third party according to the status information of the third party. Example of third-party status information. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a method in which a viewer places a character that collects posted objects in a virtual field. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the process of this embodiment in which a collection method is selected and a process is performed to determine whether or not a posted object has been collected when a given period of time has elapsed. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a technique for setting a given period. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a process of giving a reward to a viewer when a posted object is collected. 11 is a flowchart for explaining a process for changing the benefits and return items given to a viewer depending on the situation. 13 is a flowchart for explaining the processing of the present embodiment when a viewer submits a second posted object corresponding to a return item. 13 is a flowchart for explaining a process of imposing a penalty on a performer or a third party when a posted object is not collected. 21(A) and 21(B) are explanatory diagrams of a method for displaying common information and difference information of content in a live broadcast of a fishing game. 22(A) and 22(B) are explanatory diagrams of a method for displaying common information and difference information of content in a live broadcast of a fishing game. 23(A) and 23(B) are explanatory diagrams of a method for displaying common information and difference information of content in live distribution of a competitive game. 24(A) and 24(B) are explanatory diagrams of a method for displaying common information and difference information of content in live distribution of a competitive game. 25(A) and 25(B) are explanatory diagrams of a method for displaying common information and difference information of content in live distribution of a VR character. 26(A) and 26(B) are explanatory diagrams of a method for displaying common information and difference information of content in live distribution of a VR character.

The present embodiment will be described below. Note that the present embodiment described below does not unduly limit the contents of the claims. Furthermore, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are necessarily essential components.

1. Content Distribution System First, the hardware device for realizing the content distribution system of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

In FIG. 1(A), a server system 500 (information processing system) is communicatively connected to terminal devices TM1 to TMn via a network 510. For example, the server system 500 is a host, and the terminal devices TM1 to TMn are clients. The content distribution system and its processing of this embodiment may be realized by the server system 500, or may be realized by distributed processing between the server system 500 and the terminal devices TM1 to TMn.

The content distribution system and processing of this embodiment can also be realized using blockchain techniques. For example, each process of the content distribution system of this embodiment can be executed using a program called a smart contract that can be executed on Ethereum. In this case, the terminal devices TM1 to TMn will be connected in a peer-to-peer manner. Furthermore, various information such as content information communicated between the terminal devices TM1 to TMn will be transferred using blockchain. In the following, each of the terminal devices TM1 to TMn will be referred to as terminal device TM as appropriate.

The server system 500 can be realized by, for example, one or more servers (such as a management server, a game distribution server, a video distribution server, a billing server, a service provision server, an authentication server, a database server, or a communication server). This server system 500 provides various services for managing live distribution, and can manage data required for live distribution of various contents such as games and VR characters, and distribute client programs and various data. This allows viewers to access the server system 500 using a terminal device TM, which is a viewer terminal, and to watch live distribution of content provided by the server system 500. The processing of this server system 500 realizes a live distribution function that live distributes content to viewers, a posting function that allows viewers to post tips and comments on performers and their performances, and the like. Tips are also called gifts. Performers are the distributors of content. The processing of the server system 500 also realizes an online shopping function for virtual electronic media such as billing items, a game provision function that allows online games to be played, and a user management function that registers users and manages information for each user.

The network 510 (distribution network, communication line) is a communication path that uses, for example, the Internet or a wireless LAN, and can include a dedicated line (dedicated cable) for direct connection, a LAN using Ethernet (registered trademark), or other communication networks such as a telephone communication network, a cable network, or a wireless LAN. The communication method can be either wired or wireless.

The terminal device TM (user terminal) is, for example, a terminal having a network connection function (Internet connection function). As these terminal devices TM, various devices can be used, such as a portable communication terminal such as a smartphone or mobile phone shown in FIG. 1(B), a portable game device shown in FIG. 1(C), a home game device (stationary type) shown in FIG. 1(D), an arcade game device shown in FIG. 1(E), or an information processing device such as a personal computer (PC) or tablet PC shown in FIG. 1(F). Alternatively, the terminal device TM may be a wearable device (HMD, watch-type device, etc.) that is attached to the user's head, arm, or other part of the body.

Figure 2 shows an example of the configuration of the content distribution system of this embodiment. Note that the configuration of the content distribution system is not limited to that shown in Figure 2, and various modifications are possible, such as omitting some of the components (parts) or adding other components.

The content distribution system includes a processing unit 100, a storage unit 170, and a communication unit 196. This content distribution system can be realized, for example, by a server system 500 in FIG. 1(A), and is communicatively connected to a performer terminal TMP, which is a terminal device TM, and viewer terminals TMA to TMAm via a network 510. Note that, hereinafter, each viewer terminal TMA1 to TMAn will be referred to collectively as a viewer terminal TMA, where appropriate.

The processing unit 100 (processor) performs reception processing, transmission processing, content information generation processing, acceptance processing, granting processing, compensation processing, penalty processing, management processing, display processing, sound processing, etc. based on various information, programs, operation information, etc. stored in the memory unit 170.

Each process (each function) of the present embodiment performed by each part of the processing unit 100 can be realized by a processor (a processor including hardware). For example, each process of the present embodiment can be realized by a processor that operates based on information such as a program and a memory that stores information such as a program. The functions of each part of the processor may be realized by individual hardware, or the functions of each part may be realized by integrated hardware. For example, the processor includes hardware, and the hardware may include at least one of a circuit that processes digital signals and a circuit that processes analog signals. For example, the processor may be configured with one or more circuit devices (e.g., ICs, etc.) mounted on a circuit board, or one or more circuit elements (e.g., resistors, capacitors, etc.). The processor may be, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). However, the processor is not limited to a CPU, and various processors such as a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) or a DSP (Digital Signal Processor) can be used. The processor may also be a hardware circuit using an ASIC. The processor may also include an amplifier circuit, a filter circuit, etc. that processes analog signals. The memory (storage unit) may be a semiconductor memory such as SRAM or DRAM, or may be a register. Alternatively, it may be a magnetic storage device such as a hard disk drive (HDD), or an optical storage device such as an optical disk drive. For example, the memory stores computer-readable instructions, and the instructions are executed by the processor to realize the processing (functions) of each part of the processing unit 100. The instructions here may be a set of instructions constituting a program, or may be instructions that instruct the hardware circuitry of the processor to operate.

The processing unit 100 includes a receiving processing unit 102, a transmitting processing unit 104, a content information generating unit 106, a receiving unit 108, a granting processing unit 110, a compensation processing unit 112, a penalty processing unit 114, a management unit 118, a display processing unit 120, and a sound processing unit 130. Note that the configuration of the processing unit 100 is not limited to this, and various modifications are possible, such as omitting some of these components or adding other components.

The receiving processor 102 performs a receiving process of information using the communication unit 196. For example, the receiving processor 102 performs a process of receiving information from the performer terminal TMP and the viewer terminal TMA via the communication unit 196 and the network 510. Information received from the performer terminal TMP is, for example, operation information input by the performer using the operation unit 260 in FIG. 3 described later, and playback data for playing back the performer's performance. The playback data is, for example, a motion number for playing back the motion of a character that moves according to the performer's performance, motion data, or shooting data of the performer's performance. Information received from the viewer terminal TMA is, for example, operation information input by the viewer using the operation unit 260 in FIG. 3, and information posted by the viewer regarding the content or the performer. Examples of posted information include tips (gifts) and posted comments for the content or the performer.

The transmission processing unit 104 performs an information transmission process using the communication unit 196. For example, the transmission processing unit 104 performs a process of transmitting information to the viewer terminal TMA and the performer terminal TMP via the communication unit 196 and the network 510. The information transmitted to the viewer terminal TMA and the performer terminal TMP is, for example, content information used for content playback on the viewer terminal TMA and the performer terminal TMP. The content information is display image information displayed on the display unit 290 in Figure 3, and output sound information such as audio information, music information, and sound effect information output from the sound output unit 292.

The content information generating unit 106 performs processing to generate content information to be distributed by the content distribution system of this embodiment. Specifically, the content information generating unit 106 generates information on the content that progresses based on the operation of the performer's terminal TMP by the performer. That is, the content information is generated by performing processing to progress the content. For example, the content information generating unit 106 performs processing to generate content information such as display image information displayed on the display unit 290 of the viewer terminal TMA or the performer terminal TMP, and output sound information output from the sound output unit 292.

The content information generating unit 106 may also generate game content information by performing game processing for a user to play a game. The game processing may be, for example, a process of starting a game when a game start condition is satisfied, a process of progressing the started game, a process of ending a game when a game end condition is satisfied, or a process of calculating game results. Taking a browser game as an example, the content information generating unit 106 controls the progress of the game for each user by managing various information of the user for each user. The user information is stored in the user information storage unit 174. For example, a web page constituting a website providing a game service is displayed on the terminal device TM in response to a request from the terminal device TM such as the performer terminal TMP or the viewer terminal TMA. Specifically, the web page is displayed by a web browser provided in the terminal device TM. When a hyperlink on the displayed web page is selected by the user, new HTML data corresponding to the hyperlink is transmitted to the terminal device TM, and the terminal device TM displays a web page based on the new HTML data. In this way, web pages are provided to the terminal device TM in sequence in response to user operations, making it possible to progress through the game based on the user's operations on the terminal device TM. In this case, the display image information generated by the content information generating unit 106 is, for example, HTML data.

The reception unit 108 receives operational input information from the performer and from the viewer. The operational input information is information input based on the performer's operation of the operation unit 260 (Figure 3) of the performer terminal TMP, and information input based on the viewer's operation of the operation unit 260 of the viewer terminal TMA.

The granting processing unit 110 performs processing to grant gifts, refunds, and benefits. The compensation processing unit 112 performs processing related to the compensation paid by the user for the charge. The penalty processing unit 114 performs processing to grant penalties, etc. Details of the granting processing unit 110, compensation processing unit 112, and penalty processing unit 114 will be described later.

The management unit 118 performs, for example, user authentication processing. For example, it performs authentication processing for a user who logs in using the terminal device TM. This authentication processing is performed, for example, based on a password or account information entered by the user. The management unit 118 also performs various billing processing. For example, it performs billing decision processing, billing data creation processing, storage processing, etc. The management unit 118 also performs various management processing. For example, it performs management processing for various services and management processing for various information. The management unit 118 can be realized, for example, by a management server.

For example, a user acquires an account by going through a prescribed procedure in order to use services provided by the server system 500 in FIG. 1(A) or the like. By logging in by entering a password associated with the acquired account, the user can use various services such as live streaming, playing network games such as social games, services on live streaming sites and game sites, online shopping for items, exchanging messages with other users, and registering friend users. The management unit 118 also performs management processes for such user account information.

The display processing unit 120 performs processing to display an image on the display unit 290 of the terminal device TM in FIG. 3, which is the performer terminal TMP or the viewer terminal TMA. For example, it transmits display image information (image generation data) such as HTML data to the terminal device TM via the transmission processing unit 104, the communication unit 196, and the network 510, and performs processing to display an image corresponding to the display image information on the display unit 290 of the terminal device TM.

The sound processing unit 130 performs processing for outputting sound from the sound output unit 292 of the terminal device TM. For example, it transmits output sound information (sound generation data) to the terminal device TM via the transmission processing unit 104, the communication unit 196, and the network 510, and performs processing for outputting sound (voice, music, game sound, sound effect) corresponding to the output sound information from the sound output unit 292 of the terminal device TM.

The storage unit 170 serves as a work area for the processing unit 100 and the communication unit 196, and its functions can be realized by a semiconductor memory, a HDD, an SSD, an optical disk device, or the like. The storage unit 170 includes a content information storage unit 172 and a user information storage unit 174. The content information storage unit 172 stores information on the content to be distributed. The content is, for example, entertainment content, such as game content, virtual reality (VR) content, or video distribution content. Specifically, the content is live content, such as live game commentary content that provides a live commentary of the game play of an actor, or live content that provides a live commentary of the performance of an actor or a VR character corresponding to the actor. The content information is various information constituting the content, such as display image information, output sound information, video information, or content sequence information for content progression. The user information storage unit 174 stores various information about the user. For example, the user information storage unit 174 stores the user's personal information (such as name, gender, date of birth, and email address) as user information. For example, the user's account information (user ID) is also stored as user information. For example, billing information that is the subject of billing processing is associated with each account information of each user.

The communication unit 196 communicates with external devices, and its functions can be realized by hardware such as a communication ASIC or a communication processor, or by communication firmware. For example, the communication unit 196, which is a communication interface, performs various communication processes for communicating with terminal devices TM such as the performer terminal TMP and the viewer terminal TMA via the network 510.

The content distribution system of FIG. 2 performs each process of this embodiment based on the program of this embodiment. This program is a program (program for making a computer execute the process of each part) for making a computer (a device having an operation unit, a processing unit, a storage unit, and an output unit) function as each part of this embodiment. This program is stored in an information storage medium, for example. That is, the content distribution system of this embodiment performs various processes of this embodiment based on the program (data) stored in the information storage medium. The information storage medium, which is a medium readable by a computer, stores programs, data, etc., and its functions can be realized by an optical disk, HDD, semiconductor memory, etc. Note that the program (data) for making a computer function as each part of this embodiment may be distributed from an information storage medium possessed by the server system 500 (host device) via the network 510. The use of such an information storage medium by the server system 500 can also be included in the scope of this embodiment.

Figure 3 shows an example of the configuration of the terminal device TM. The terminal device TM includes a processing unit 200, an operation unit 260, an interface unit 262, a memory unit 270, an information storage medium 280, a display unit 290, a sound output unit 292, and a communication unit 296. Note that the configuration of the terminal device TM is not limited to that shown in Figure 3, and various modifications are possible, such as omitting some of the components (each unit) or adding other components.

The processing unit 200 (processor) executes terminal-side processing in the content distribution system based on operation information and programs from the operation unit 260. For example, it executes processing for content distribution and game processing. The processing unit 200 can be realized by a processor or the like, similar to the processing unit 100 in FIG. 2 described above. Note that each process in the content distribution system of this embodiment may be realized by distributed processing of the server system 500 and the terminal device TM.

The operation unit 260 is for the user to input various information such as operation information, and its functions can be realized by operation buttons, direction indicator keys, analog sticks, levers, various sensors (angular velocity sensors, acceleration sensors, etc.), a microphone, or a touch panel display. The interface unit 262 performs interface processing with external devices, and performs processing to communicate with external devices according to a predetermined interface standard, for example. The function of the interface unit 262 can be realized by hardware such as an interface processing ASIC or an interface processing processor, or interface processing firmware. For example, when the movements of a performer are captured by an external motion capture device, the motion data obtained by the motion capture is input to the terminal device TM via the interface unit 262. Also, when the movements of a performer are photographed by an external photographing device or the voice of the performer is recorded by an external microphone, the data of the photographed video and the recorded voice are input to the terminal device TM via the interface unit 262. The interface unit 262 also performs interface processing with portable information storage media such as IC cards (memory cards), USB memories, or magnetic cards in which various information about the user is stored.

The storage unit 270 serves as a work area for the processing unit 200 and the communication unit 296, and its functions can be realized by a semiconductor memory, HDD, SSD, optical disk device, etc. The information storage medium 280 (a computer-readable medium) stores programs, data, etc., and its functions can be realized by an optical disk, HDD, semiconductor memory, etc. The processing unit 200 performs various processes of this embodiment based on the programs (data) stored in the information storage medium 280. This information storage medium 280 can store programs (programs for causing a computer to execute the processes of each unit) for causing a computer (a device equipped with an operation unit, processing unit, storage unit, and output unit) to function as each unit of this embodiment.

The display unit 290 outputs the image generated by this embodiment, and its function can be realized by an LCD, an organic EL display, a CRT, an HMD, or the like. The sound output unit 292 outputs the sound generated by this embodiment, and its function can be realized by a speaker, headphones, or the like. The communication unit 296 (communication interface) communicates with the server system 500 and external devices such as other terminal devices via the network 510, and its function can be realized by hardware such as a communication ASIC or a communication processor, or by communication firmware.

As shown in FIG. 2, the content distribution system (server system) of this embodiment, which distributes the content of a performance performed by a performer on a performer terminal TMP to a viewer terminal TMA of a viewer, includes a display processing unit 120 and an assignment processing unit 110.

The display processing unit 120 performs a process of displaying content in which a posting object that can be inserted by a viewer consuming the viewer's parameters moves in a virtual field where the performer performs his/her performance. For example, the reception unit 108 performs a process of receiving the posting of posting information for the content or the performer based on the operation of the viewer terminal TMA by the viewer. The content is, for example, the content of the performance performed by the performer. The posting of posting information is, for example, a tip or a posted comment inserted by the viewer. For example, in a content distribution system, the viewer of the content provides a posting item or posts a comment to praise the content or the performer or to support the performer who distributes the content. The provision of a posting item from a viewer to a performer is called a "tipping" or a "gift" in imitation of the donation from the audience to a street performer. Hereinafter, these will be collectively referred to as "tipping" as appropriate. The posting of a tip is realized by the viewer inserting a posting object, which is, for example, a posting item such as a tip. The posting object can also be called a gift object. For example, a viewer operates the operation unit 260 of the viewer terminal TMA to input a submitted object into the content or into the performer, which progresses based on the performer's operation. Specifically, the viewer performs an operation to input a submitted object into the virtual field in which the performer (the character corresponding to the performer) performs. When the submitted object is input into the virtual field in this way, the submitted object moves in the virtual field in which the performer's performance is taking place. The display processing unit 120 then performs display processing for a display image of the content in which the performer performs in the virtual field and the submitted object input by the viewer moves in the virtual field.

A viewer can input a posting object such as a tip by consuming a viewer's parameter. For example, if the posting object is a paid item, the viewer's parameter is a parameter of the amount of the tip that the viewer pays for the charge. For example, in the case of a tip, the parameter is a parameter of the amount of the tip. The amount may be paid in virtual currency such as in-game currency, or in entertainment content points such as in-game points. In other words, a posting object is an object that can be posted by a viewer by paying a fee, and is an object that can be input by consuming a parameter of the amount. Alternatively, the viewer's parameter may be a parameter of the number of posted objects. For example, the parameter of the number is consumed and decreased each time a viewer makes a post. Also, if multiple posting objects are input in one post, the parameter of the number is consumed and decreased by the number of objects posted. Note that the viewer's parameter is not limited to such a parameter of the amount or the parameter of the amount, and various parameters that allow the posting object to be input can be assumed. For example, the posted object may be an object that can be input by consuming a status parameter such as a stamina parameter of the viewer, or an object that can be input by the viewer consuming a point parameter of entertainment content such as in-game points. Furthermore, these viewer parameters are stored in association with the viewer as a user, for example, in the user information storage unit 174 of FIG. 2.

Then, the granting processing unit 110 performs a process of granting gifts to the performer and a process of granting returns to the viewer. Specifically, when a posted object input into the virtual field is collected, the granting processing unit 110 grants a gift corresponding to the input posted object or the consumed parameters to the performer. This collection of the posted object may be automatic collection, collection by the performer, or collection by a third party other than the performer as described below. The gift is, for example, a gift given to the performer when the posted object is collected. For example, the granting of the gift to the performer may be a grant of an object that is the same or the same type as the posted object input by the viewer to the performer, or may be a grant of an object different from the posted object to the performer. In addition, when a posted object is input by a viewer consuming a parameter for the number of posted objects, the granting of the gift to the performer may increase the corresponding number of parameters in the performer by an amount corresponding to the number consumed. Additionally, when a viewer consumes a compensation parameter for a posted object to input the posted object, the gift given to the performer may increase the performer's corresponding compensation parameter by an amount corresponding to the consumed compensation.

In addition, when the posting object input into the virtual field is not collected, the granting processing unit 110 performs a process of granting a return corresponding to the input posting object or the consumed parameters to the viewer. For example, the granting processing unit 110 performs a process of granting a return to the viewer who input the posting object. The return is, for example, a payback given to the viewer in return for inputting the posting object. For example, the return is a return to the viewer of a part of the posting object posted by the viewer. For example, the return to the viewer may be a return to the viewer of at least a part of an object that is the same as or of the same type as the posting object input by the viewer, or may be a return to the viewer of an object different from the posting object. In addition, when the viewer consumes the parameter of the number of posting objects to input the posting object, the return to the viewer may be a return to at least a part of the number of parameters that have been consumed and reduced, and may restore the reduced number of parameters. In addition, when the viewer consumes the parameter of the compensation for the posting object to input the posting object, the return to the viewer may be a return to at least a part of the parameter of the compensation that has been consumed and reduced, and may restore the reduced parameter of the compensation. For example, a viewer inputs a posted object by paying a fee and consuming it, and if the posted object is not collected, at least a portion of the fee consumed is returned to the viewer.

The receiving processing unit 102 performs a process of receiving playback data for playing the performer's performance from the performer terminal TMP. The playback data is data for identifying and playing a series of movements of the performer's performance. The performer's performance is realized by multiple movements of the performer. Examples of the playback data include motion numbers, motion data, and video data for playing motion. The motion number is, for example, a preset motion number, and is, for example, a number associated with motion data. In other words, the motion number is a number for identifying the corresponding motion data. The motion data is data for identifying and playing a series of movements of a model object such as a character. For example, the motion data is data for playing a series of movements of the skeleton of the model object. Each part object of the model object moves so as to follow each bone of the skeleton. Then, by moving a model object such as a character based on the motion data, it becomes possible to allow the audience to watch a performance based on a series of movements performed by the character as a performance based on a series of movements performed by the performer. The motion number and motion data are also called animation numbers and animation data, respectively. Video data for motion playback is video data (shooting data) that is used to shoot a performer performing in real space with a camera and play back the movement of a model object, such as a character, that corresponds to the performer. For example, if the camera has a depth sensor, this video data may include not only color image data of the shot image, but also depth image data.

The display processing unit 120 also performs display processing of content in which a third party other than the performer collects the posted objects that have been thrown into the virtual field. For example, the display processing unit 120 performs display processing of a display image in which a third party collects the posted objects that have been thrown into the virtual field instead of the performer who is performing a performance. Here, the third party may be a person other than the performer, or may be a virtual character. The other person is, for example, a third party who collects the posted objects at the request of the performer. Note that the third person may collect the posted objects without such a request. The character may be, for example, an NPC (Non Player Character), and is a character that operates under computer control. For example, the character is controlled by a given algorithm processed by a computer to collect the posted objects in the virtual field. The character may be a character owned by the performer as a character other than the VR character that performs the performer's performance, or may be a character that collects the posted objects at the request of the performer. For example, the character may be a character owned by a person other than the performer, or may be an avatar character of a specific person such as a celebrity.

The display processing unit 120 also performs display processing of content in which a third party, whose ability to collect posted objects is set according to the third party's status information, collects posted objects that have been thrown into a virtual field. The third party's status information is, for example, the third party's work history information or attribute information. The work history information is, for example, the third party's work history information regarding the collection of posted objects. For example, the work history information is the number of times posted objects have been collected for the job of collecting posted objects, the frequency of collection, or the most recent collection history. The attribute information of the third party is the third party's user information or attributes in amusement content such as games (wizard, warrior, merchant, fire, water, wind, etc.). The third party's user information is, for example, the third party's gender, age group information, friend information, etc. The ability to collect posted objects is, for example, the speed at which posted objects are collected, the time it takes to collect a certain number of posted objects, the collection rate of posted objects, or the ability to collect specific posted objects such as rarity or high value.

The display processing unit 120 also performs display processing of content in which a third party hired by the performer retrieves posted objects that have been thrown into the virtual field. For example, the performer hires a third party by paying a fee, and the hired third party retrieves posted objects that have been thrown into the virtual field on behalf of the performer. The fee may be paid in virtual currency such as in-game currency, or may be paid by consuming entertainment content points such as in-game points. The performer may also pay a fee to another person to hire the other person as a third party that retrieves posted objects, or may pay a fee to another person to hire a character owned by the other person as a third party that retrieves posted objects. The performer may also have a character that the performer owns retrieve the posted objects by paying a fee.

The compensation processing unit 112 also sets the compensation paid by the performer for the employment of the third party according to the status information of the third party. For example, the compensation paid by the performer for the employment of the third party is changed according to the status information of the third party. For example, the status information of the third party is the work history information and attribute information of the third party as described above. More specifically, the status information of the third party (work history information) is the cumulative performance and the most recent performance regarding the number of collected items and the amount of collected items. Alternatively, the status information may be the number of big-money bags acquired, such as the number of times the horse has been employed as a big-money hunter, the cumulative number of times the horse has been employed, or the most recent number of times the horse has been employed corresponding to the popularity. The status information of the third party may also be a rank (level, rank, grade) based on the cumulative performance, current condition, personality element, and information on the favorite position. The current condition may be a little tired or in top form. The personality element may be a good type in the first half (running away), a type that comes in close in the second half (sprinting), an all-mighty, an emphasis on number of items, an emphasis on big money, etc. The preferred location information may be, for example, that the person is best at collecting on the right side of the virtual field screen, best at collecting in the center of the screen, best at collecting on the left side of the screen, etc. For example, the performer selects which status information to hire as a third party, taking into consideration the excitement timing of the event being held and the time limit. When hiring multiple people, the balance of status information is also considered. Furthermore, when the third party is a person, hiring is decided based on that person's self-declaration and past history. Furthermore, by taking preferred location information into consideration, it becomes possible to hire a third party that reflects the on-site layout of the event being held.

The compensation processing unit 112 also calculates the compensation paid by the performer for the employment of the third party using a calculation method selected from a number of calculation methods. The compensation calculation method may be selected by the performer or may be automatically selected using a given algorithm. The compensation calculation method may be, for example, a commission system based on the results, such as paying X% of the amount collected from the collection of posted objects. The compensation may also be calculated using a bidding method (auction method) in which multiple people submit bids. For example, if the third party is a person, the starting bid value is determined by self-declaration and past history. If the auction result is an offer to a third party character for an amount that exceeds the normal contract amount, its performance will improve. The calculation method may also be such that the compensation paid by the performer changes depending on the number of people employed. For example, when multiple people are employed, the more people there are, the higher the coefficient is multiplied by the basic contract amount, which is the compensation for employment. For example, when hiring the first person, it is x 1.0, when hiring the second person, x 1.2, when hiring the third person, x 2.0, and when hiring 10 or more people, x 5.0. The more people hired, the higher the coefficient is multiplied by the contract amount, and the higher the compensation paid by the performer. When the number of third parties who collect posted objects increases, the number of objects collected and the recovery rate also increase, but this is balanced out by increasing the compensation paid by the performer.

The third party is, for example, a character that moves in a virtual field to collect posted objects. For example, a character controlled by a computer moves in a virtual field based on a given algorithm to collect posted objects. For example, the character is controlled to move by a computer with the collected object as the destination target. The character is, for example, an object, such as a model object. The character is an object that is displayed in the display image of the content, and may be a three-dimensional object or a two-dimensional object. The character may be a character owned by the performer, a character owned by someone other than the performer, or a character that is not owned by anyone.

The third party may also be a character that is placed in the virtual field by a viewer and moves around the virtual field to collect posted objects. For example, a viewer of content may place their own character in the virtual field to collect posted objects. For example, when multiple viewers are watching content, each viewer may be able to place their own character in the virtual field. A character may also be placed in a position in the virtual field corresponding to the viewer's viewing location. For example, when multiple viewers are watching content, each of the multiple characters owned by the multiple viewers is placed in a position corresponding to the viewing location of each of the multiple viewers.

The display processing unit 120 also performs display processing of content in which posted objects are collected by a collection method selected by the performer from among multiple collection methods. For example, in a first collection method, when multiple posted objects are scattered in the virtual field, a third party carries these multiple posted objects to a collection location. For example, a character corresponding to the third party moves in the virtual field and carries the scattered multiple posted objects to the collection location. In a second collection method, the posted objects are collected by touching the position of the posted object on a touch panel screen, for example. The performer selects a desired collection method from among multiple collection methods including these first and second collection methods. Alternatively, the performer may be able to select a collection method in which a person collects the objects and a collection method in which a character collects the objects. Alternatively, the performer may be able to select a collection method in which a third party collects the objects and a collection method in which the performer himself collects the objects. In addition, the acquisition rate and the success rate of the posted objects may be changed depending on the collection method selected by the performer.

The granting processing unit 110 also performs a process of granting a gift to the performer when the posted object is collected in a given period, and granting a refund to the viewer when the posted object is not collected in the given period. That is, at the timing when a given period has passed, it is determined whether the posted object has been collected, and if it has been collected, the gift is granted to the performer, and if it has not been collected, the refund is granted to the viewer. In this case, the given period may be the performance period during which the performer performs a performance, or may be a divided period (part period) when the performance period is divided into multiple periods (multiple parts). If the length of the performance period is determined to be, for example, one hour, it is determined at the timing when the one-hour performance period ends whether the posted object has been collected, and if it has been collected, the gift is granted to the performer, and if it has not been collected, the refund is granted to the viewer. In this case, the performance period is the entire period during which the performance is performed. Alternatively, in each of the first, middle, and second half periods that are the subperiods of the performance period, it may be determined whether the posted object has been collected, and if it has been collected, a gift may be given to the performer, and if it has not been collected, a refund may be given to the viewer. Also, if the performance has multiple stories, for example, the subperiods may be periods that correspond to each story.

In addition, when a posted object that was inserted into the virtual field is collected, the granting processing unit 110 performs processing to grant a bonus to the viewer who inserted the posted object. For example, when the posted object is collected, a gift is given to the performer and a bonus is given to the viewer, and when the posted object is not collected, a return is given to the viewer. Bonuses are intended to give the viewer, who is the user, an advantage or preferential treatment in entertainment content such as game content, VR content, and live video content. When a bonus is granted, the viewer can progress through the entertainment content more advantageously and is given preferential treatment in the entertainment content.

In addition, the granting processing unit 110 grants a privilege to a viewer when a posted object is collected, for example, by granting the viewer successful posting points of the posted object or by having the performer perform a privilege performance. The successful posting points of a posted object are points that indicate a successful posting of a posted object such as a tip. As the successful posting points increase, the viewer can progress through entertainment content more advantageously or is given preferential treatment in the entertainment content. A privilege performance is, for example, a special performance that a performer performs for the viewer. For example, in a privilege performance, the performer (a character corresponding to the performer) points at the viewer, calls the viewer by name and makes a sound of gratitude, displays text or other display objects for the viewer, or performs a special performance for the viewer.

The granting processing unit 110 also performs processing to change the privilege given to the viewer when the posted object is collected according to the situation. For example, the granting processing unit 110 grants the viewer a first privilege in a first situation, and grants the viewer a second privilege different from the first privilege in a second situation. For example, the granting processing unit 110 changes the privilege given to the performer according to the relationship between the viewer who input the posted object and the performer or third party (person or character) who collected the input posted object, or the attributes of the viewer and the attributes of the performer or third party who collected the posted object. For example, if the relationship between the viewer and the performer or third party who collected the posted object is a first relationship, the first privilege is granted, and if the relationship is a second relationship, the second privilege is granted. For example, the closer the relationship is determined to be, the higher the value of the privilege is granted to the viewer. Alternatively, if the similarity between the viewer's attributes and the performer or third party who collected the posted object is a first similarity, the first privilege is granted, and if the similarity is a second similarity, the second privilege is granted. For example, the more similar the attributes are, the higher the value of the reward is given to the viewer. The reward processing unit 110 also changes the reward given to the viewer depending on whether the posted object is collected directly by the performer or by a third party (person, character). For example, a reward of higher value is given to the viewer when the object is collected by the performer. A reward with a higher value means, for example, that the successful insertion points given to the viewer are high, or that the performer performs a better reward performance for the viewer. For example, the higher the value of the reward given, the more advantageously the viewer will be able to progress through the entertainment content, or the more preferential treatment he or she will receive in the entertainment content.

The granting processing unit 110 also performs a process of changing the rebate given to the viewer when the posted object is not collected according to the situation. For example, the degree of rebate is changed. For example, the granting processing unit 110 grants the viewer a first rebate in a first situation, and grants the viewer a second rebate different from the first rebate in a second situation. For example, if the relationship between the viewer and the performer is a first relationship, the first rebate is granted, and if the relationship is a second relationship, the second rebate is granted. For example, the closer the relationship is determined to be, the higher the degree of rebate is. Alternatively, if the similarity between the viewer's attribute and the performer's attribute is a first similarity, the first rebate is granted, and if the similarity is a second similarity, the second rebate is granted. For example, the more similar the attributes are, the higher the degree of rebate is granted. Alternatively, the granting processing unit 110 may change the rebate given to the viewer according to the time the input post object stayed in the virtual field. For example, the longer the posted object stays in the virtual field, the higher the degree of return of the refund. Alternatively, the granting processing unit 110 changes the refund given to the viewer depending on the number of times the posted object is inserted or the amount of the compensation for inserting the posted object. For example, the more the number of times the object is inserted or the higher the amount of compensation for the insertion, the higher the degree of return of the refund. The degree of return of the refund is the proportion or degree of the refund returned to the viewer for the posted objects inserted by the viewer. For example, if a viewer inserts K posted objects and L refund objects are returned as refunds, the degree of return of the refund can be expressed, for example, as L/K. Also, if a viewer inserts a posted object with compensation amount=X and compensation amount=Y is returned as refunds, the degree of return of the refund can be expressed, for example, as Y/X.

The display processing unit 120 also performs a display process of content in which the second posted object moves in the virtual field when the viewer inputs a second posted object corresponding to a return that is given to the viewer when the posted object is not collected. The granting processing unit 110 then performs a process of granting the second return corresponding to the second posted object to the viewer when the second posted object is not collected. That is, it makes it possible to reinvest the return that is given to the viewer when the posted object is not collected by reinvesting it as a second posted object. Then, when the inputted second posted object is not collected, the second return corresponding to the second posted object is given to the viewer for return. For example, when the posted object is not collected within a given period of time, it makes it possible for the viewer to reinvest the investment that was returned to the viewer who invested the posted object to input the second posted object.

The granting processing unit 110 also differentiates the return mode of the return item given to the viewer when the posted object is not collected from the return mode of the second return item given to the viewer when the second posted object is not collected. For example, suppose that the posted object input by the viewer in the first tip is not collected, and the viewer inputs the second posted object, which is the return item due to the non-recovery, in a second tip, and this second posted object is also not collected, and the second return item is given to the viewer. In this case, the return mode of the return item given in the first tip is differentiated from the return mode of the second return item given in the second tip. Here, the return mode is, for example, the above-mentioned return degree. The return degree can also be called the return rate. For example, if the return rate of the return item given in the first tip is R1 and the return rate of the return item given in the second tip is R2, for example, R2>R1 is set so that more is returned the second time. For example, suppose that 20 coins are tossed in the first tip, and the coins are not collected, so that 4 coins are returned to the viewer. In this case, the payout rate for the first tip is R1 = 0.2. Then, in the second tip, if the four returned coins are tossed and not collected, the payout rate can be set to, for example, R2 = 0.5, so that two coins are paid out. This can effectively motivate viewers to reinvest (repost, reinvest) the posted object continuously.

Furthermore, the penalty processing unit 114 performs processing to impose a penalty on the performer or a third party who collects the posted object on the performer's behalf if the posted object is not collected. For example, if the posted object is not collected, the return is returned to the viewer who inserted the posted object, but a penalty is imposed on the performer or a third party who collects the posted object on the performer's behalf for not being able to collect the posted object. The penalty is intended to put the performer or third party who fails to collect the posted object at a greater disadvantage or in a worse off situation in entertainment content such as a game content. If a penalty is imposed, the performer or third party will be hindered from progressing in the entertainment content or will be treated worse in the entertainment content. Specifically, a penalty that hinders the progress of the content is imposed, for example by exploding the posted object that could not be collected, destroying the virtual field, or reducing the area of the virtual field.

The reception unit 108 also performs a process of accepting information posted to content or performers based on the viewer's operation of the viewer terminal TMA. Posted information includes, for example, tips and comments posted by the viewer. For example, the viewer operates the operation unit 260 of the viewer terminal TMA to perform an operation to give tips to content or performers that progress based on the performer's operation. Alternatively, the viewer operates the operation unit 260 of the viewer terminal TMA to post a comment to content or performers that progress based on the performer's operation. The reception unit 108 then accepts the comment input posted by the viewer. Note that when multiple performers perform in one piece of content, the reception unit 108 will accept posts such as tips and comments to a performer specified by the viewer among the multiple performers.

Then, the display processing unit 120 performs a display process of the content information. Specifically, the display processing unit 120 performs a display process of the common information of the content that is commonly displayed on both the performer terminal TMP and the viewer terminal TMA, and the difference information of the content that is displayed on one of the performer terminal TMP and the viewer terminal TMA. The difference information of the content is, for example, information for encouraging the performer to perform an operation. For example, displaying the difference information of the content encourages the performer to perform an operation using the operation unit 260 of the performer terminal TMP. Specifically, the display processing unit 120 performs a display process of the difference information that encourages the performer to react to the viewer's reaction (posting, etc.) to the content or the performer. For example, the display processing unit 120 performs a process to display the common information of the content on both the display unit 290 of the performer terminal TMP and the display unit 290 of the viewer terminal TMA. The display processing unit 120 also performs a process to display the difference information of the content on the display unit 290 of the performer terminal TMP or the display unit 290 of the viewer terminal TMA.

Then, the display processing unit 120 performs a display process of the difference information of the content on the performer terminal TMP according to the posting status of the viewer's posted information. For example, the display processing unit 120 changes the display control of the difference information of the content on the performer terminal TMP based on the posting status of the viewer's posted information. For example, the display processing unit 120 performs a process of changing the display content of the difference information or changing the display mode. Specifically, when a viewer posts posted information such as a tip, and the posting is accepted by the accepting unit 108, the display processing unit 120 performs a display process of making the difference information that was visible only to the viewer visible to the performer, or changing the content of the difference information that was not shown to the viewer. For example, when a viewer posts information about the content or the performer, the display processing unit 120 performs a display process of generating a reaction of the performer to the posting.

For example, suppose that the difference information of the content is information that is displayed on the viewer terminal TMA but not displayed on the performer terminal TMP. That is, the difference information is displayed on the display unit 290 of the viewer terminal TMA, but is not displayed on the display unit 290 of the performer terminal TMP. In this case, the display processing unit 120 performs processing to display at least a portion of the difference information on the performer terminal TMP depending on the posting status of the posted information. For example, the entire difference information is displayed on the performer terminal TMP, or only a portion of the difference information is displayed on the performer terminal TMP.

The display processing unit 120 also sets the display content or display mode of the difference information displayed on the performer terminal depending on the posting status of the posted information. For example, the display content, such as what to display, where to display, and when to display the difference information of the content, is set depending on the posting status of the posted information. Also, the display mode, such as how much to display, how easily to display, and for what display period, of the difference information of the content, is set depending on the posting status of the posted information.

Also, assume that the content difference information is hidden on the viewer terminal TMA and displayed on the performer terminal TMP. That is, the difference information is displayed on the display unit 290 of the performer terminal TMP, but not on the display unit 290 of the viewer terminal TMA. In this case, the display processing unit 120 sets the display content or display mode of the difference information displayed on the performer terminal TMP according to the posting status of the posted information. For example, depending on the posting status of the posted information, it sets what to display, where to display, when to display, how much to display, how easily to display, or for what display period for the content difference information.

The content distribution system and processing of the present embodiment described above can be implemented in various ways, such as by the server system 500 in FIG. 1(A) or by distributed processing between the server system 500 and the terminal device TM. For example, the processing performed by the content information generating unit 106, the receiving unit 108, the granting processing unit 110, the compensation processing unit 112, the penalty processing unit 114, the management unit 118, the display processing unit 120, the sound processing unit 130, etc. of the content distribution system may be realized by processing of the terminal device TM such as the performer terminal TMP or the viewer terminal TMA. For example, the server system may process only the information necessary to perform each of the above-mentioned processes such as the display process and the content information generating process, or may perform processing to simply transmit the information to the terminal device TM, and the terminal device TM may perform other processes. For example, a program for performing each of the above-mentioned processes such as the display process and the content information generating process is installed in the terminal device TM, and the terminal device TM performs each of the above-mentioned processes based on the installed program. In addition, the same program for performing each of the above processes may be installed in the performer terminal TMP and the viewer terminal TMA, and the content of each of the above processes executed by the program may be changed depending on whether the operator of the terminal device TM is a performer or a viewer. The content distribution system may also be realized by an information processing system other than the server system 500.

2. Method of the Present Embodiment Next, the method of the present embodiment will be described in detail.

2.1 Giving gifts and returns by collecting or not collecting posted objects In live content distribution by a content distribution system, the content of a performance performed by a performer on a performer terminal is distributed to the viewer terminal of a viewer, and the viewer enjoys viewing the performer's performance. An example of such live content distribution will be described first.

For example, FIG. 4 shows an example of live streaming by a VR character CH. In this live streaming, when a performer performs, the VR character CH (model object) performs in a virtual field VFL in a virtual space according to the performer's performance (action). For example, the VR character CH performs by dancing, waving its hands, jumping, clapping its hands, and so on. In order to realize such a performance of the character CH, for example, playback data for playing back the performance is used.

For example, in Figure 5 (A), motion data MT1, MT2, MT3... are associated with motion numbers N1, N2, N3.... In other words, by selecting a motion number, the motion data associated with that motion number can be selected. Also, model data MDL1, MDL2, MDL3... are associated with characters CH1, CH2, CH3..., which are model objects. Model data is data that defines the shape of a character, which is a model object. For example, a model object is made up of multiple objects called part objects, and each object is made up of multiple polygons (primitives), and the model data is the data for these objects and polygons.

In FIG. 5(B), for example, the performer performs an operation on the performer terminal to select a desired action from a selection of actions (performance, behavior) such as waving, jumping, clapping, etc. on the menu screen MS. Specifically, the performer selects the desired action by performing a touch operation or the like on the menu screen MS displayed on the touch panel display of the performer terminal. Then, the motion number corresponding to the selected action (performance, behavior) is selected, and the motion data associated with this motion number is selected. As a result, the motion of the character CH in FIG. 4 is played based on the selected motion data, and the character CH performs the selected action. For example, when "wave" is selected on the menu screen MS in FIG. 5(B), the character CH in the virtual field VFL also performs a wave action, and when "jump" is selected, the character CH in the virtual field VFL also performs a jump action.

In this way, in FIG. 5(B), the data type of the playback data for playing back the performer's performance is the data type of the motion number, and the performer can select the desired motion number to move the character CH and perform the performance.

In FIG. 6(A), the performer PFM wears a motion capture suit ST on his body. The motion capture suit ST has multiple markers MK attached to it, and the positions of these markers MK are measured to obtain the performer's motion data MT. The motion data MT defines the posture of the skeleton corresponding to the performer PFM, and the skeleton has multiple joints and multiple bones defined by these joints. The motion data MT includes, for example, three-dimensional position data of the skeleton's joints and angle data of the bones. There are various detection methods for motion capture, including optical, inertial sensor, mechanical, and magnetic. In the optical method, the movement of the performer PFM wearing the motion capture suit ST, to which markers MK are attached, which are realized by reflectors, etc., is captured by a camera. In the mechanical method, a sensor that measures mechanical rotation angles and displacements, such as a potentiometer or an encoder, is used. In the magnetic method, a magnetic sensor is provided as a receiver, and a magnetic field is sent to it from a magnetic generator as a transmitter.

In this way, in FIG. 6(A), the data type of the playback data for playing back the performer's performance is motion data, and by using the motion data acquired by motion capture, it is possible to move the character CH and have it perform a performance.

In FIG. 6B, the performer PFM uses a camera on the performer terminal TMP mounted on a tripod to film his or her own performance against, for example, a blue screen. Motion data MT is extracted (detected) from the video data MV for motion playback obtained by filming. Methods for extracting motion data MT from such video data MV include a method called Kinect (registered trademark), which uses an RGB sensor or a depth sensor on the camera. For example, the movement of the performer PFM against the background is detected based on color image data from an RGB sensor on the camera of the performer terminal TMP. Also, by using depth image data from a depth sensor on the camera of the performer terminal TMP, depth information of each part of the performer PFM as seen from the camera can be obtained, making it possible to extract motion data MT with higher accuracy.

As shown in FIG. 6(B), the data type of the playback data for playing back the performer's performance is the data type of video data for motion playback, and by extracting motion data from this video data for motion playback, it becomes possible to move the character CH and have it perform a performance.

As described above, the content distribution system of this embodiment enables live distribution of content, in which the content of a performance performed by a performer on a performer terminal is distributed to the viewer terminal of a viewer. Note that the content realized by the content distribution system of this embodiment is not limited to the live distribution of VR characters as shown in FIG. 4, and various other types of content can be envisioned, such as live distribution of the performer performing a performance or live distribution of the performer playing a game.

In the distribution of such content, viewers of the content will give contribution objects called tips or gifts to show their appreciation for the content or performers, or to support the performers who are distributing the content. Such tips can increase the motivation of the performers, which ultimately allows content with better performances to be distributed to viewers.

However, even if a viewer submits a contribution object such as a tip, there is no reward for submitting the contribution object, and it is merely a one-way action from the viewer to the performer. As a result, it is not possible to effectively motivate the viewer to submit the contribution object, and it is not possible to fully increase the motivation to submit the contribution object. Furthermore, after the viewer submits the contribution object, the contribution object may be automatically collected, for example, and the content may continue as is without sufficient presentation or other effects being provided. As a result, the viewer who submitted the contribution object may feel that they have wasted their time, and the motivation to submit the contribution object in the content distribution and the presentation effect, etc. were not sufficiently achieved.

In this embodiment, therefore, a method is adopted in which, when an inserted posted object is collected, a gift is given to the performer, while, when the inserted posted object is not collected, a reward is given to the viewer in return for the inserted posted object. Figures 7(A) to 7(C) are explanatory diagrams of the method of this embodiment.

For example, in FIG. 7(A), content is distributed in which a VR character CH performs a performance such as dancing or waving in a virtual field VFL. In FIG. 7(A), a post object OBC, which is a tip, is inserted into the virtual field VFL by a viewer of the content. For example, when a viewer performs an operation to throw in a post object OBC on a viewer terminal, the post object OBC moves in the virtual field VFL on a trajectory toward the character CH corresponding to the performer. That is, the post object OBC moves in the virtual field VFL where the performance of the character CH corresponding to the performer is performed. In FIG. 7(A), the inserted post object OBC is scattered in the virtual field VFL. This post object OBC is an object that can be inserted by a viewer consuming the viewer's parameters. For example, if the post object OBC is a paid item, the post object OBC can be inserted by consuming the parameters of the viewer's payment. Alternatively, the post object OBC can be inserted by consuming the parameters of the number of post objects OBC.

In FIG. 7B, the posting object OBC that was inserted into the virtual field VFL is collected. The posting object OBC may be collected automatically, by the performer's operation, or by a third party as described below. When the posting object OBC is collected in this way, a gift that is the result of collecting the posting object OBC is given to the performer. Specifically, a gift corresponding to the inserted posting object OBC or the consumed parameters is given to the performer. For example, the posting object OBC itself is given to the performer as a gift. Alternatively, when the posting object OBC is inserted by consuming the viewer's parameter of the compensation, a gift that increases the corresponding parameter of the compensation (amount) of the performer is given. In other words, an amount corresponding to the amount of the tip is given to the performer. Alternatively, when the posting object OBC is inserted by consuming the parameter of the number of the posting object OBC of the viewer, a gift that increases the corresponding number of parameters of the performer is given.

On the other hand, in FIG. 7B, the posting object OBC that was input into the virtual field VFL is not collected. In this way, when the posting object OBC is not collected, for example, a return is given to the viewer who input the posting object OBC to return at least a portion of the input. Specifically, when the input posting object OBC is not collected, a return corresponding to the input posting object OBC or the consumed parameters is given to the viewer who input the posting object OBC. For example, at least a portion of the posting object OBC is returned to the viewer as a return. That is, a portion of the tip input by the viewer is returned to the viewer as a return. Alternatively, when the posting object OBC is input by consuming the viewer's compensation parameters, a return is given to return at least a portion of the consumed and reduced compensation parameters to their original state, and the reduced compensation parameters are restored. That is, a portion of the amount of the tip input by the viewer is returned to the viewer. Alternatively, when a posted object OBC is submitted by consuming the number of parameters of the viewer's posted object OBC, a reward is given to return at least a portion of the number of parameters that was consumed and reduced to the original number, restoring the reduced number of parameters.

Figure 8 is a flowchart explaining the processing of this embodiment. First, the content distribution system judges whether or not a viewer has consumed their own parameters to submit a posting object such as a tip (step S1). For example, it judges whether or not a viewer has operated a viewer terminal to submit a posting object by consuming a parameter for the amount of the posting object, a parameter for the number of items, etc. Then, when a posting object has been submitted, the submitted posting object is moved in a virtual field where a performer performs (step S2). For example, the submitted object is moved in a trajectory that points toward the character corresponding to the performer.

The content distribution system then determines whether the submitted object has been collected (step S11). If the submitted object has been collected, a gift corresponding to the submitted object or the consumed parameters is given to the performer (step S12). On the other hand, if the submitted object has not been collected, a return corresponding to the submitted object or the consumed parameters is given to the viewer who submitted the submitted object (step S13).

As described above, in this embodiment, if the posted object inserted by the viewer is collected, a gift is given to the performer, and if the posted object is not collected, a refund is given to the viewer. In this way, by giving a gift to the performer when the posted object is collected, the gift serves as encouragement and can increase the motivation of the performer to perform. In addition, the viewer can understand that his or her praise and support has been received by the performer when the posted object he or she inserted is collected and a gift is given to the performer. On the other hand, in this embodiment, if the posted object is not collected, a refund is given to the viewer. That is, if the posted object is not collected, for example, a part of it is returned to the viewer as a refund. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the viewer feels that it was a waste to throw the posted object because it was not collected and not given to the performer even though the viewer took the trouble to insert the posted object. And, the return of the refund motivates the viewer to insert the next posted object, and can increase the motivation to insert the posted object in content distribution. Furthermore, if the posted object is collected, a gift is given to the performer, and if the posted object is not collected, a return is given to the viewer, improving the presentation effect of posting the posted object in content distribution. This makes it possible to provide a content distribution system that can improve the motivation to post posted objects in content distribution and the presentation effect.

2.2 Various Processing Examples and Methods Next, various processing examples and methods of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, for example, a third party other than the performer performs a display process of content in which the third party collects the posted object that was put into the virtual field. For example, in FIG. 9, a third party other than the performer touches the screen of the terminal device to collect the posted object OBC that was put into the virtual field VFL.

For example, in a content distribution system such as this embodiment, the performer is busy performing a performance, and even if a viewer puts a posted object OBC into the virtual field VFL, it is difficult for the performer to collect the posted object OBC while performing the performance. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, a third party collects the posted object OBC on behalf of the performer. In this way, the performer can concentrate on performing his/her own performance, and as a result, the appeal and entertainment value of the content in which the performer performs can be improved. On the other hand, if the viewer puts in a posted object OBC but does not collect it, the performer will not receive the support and praise of the viewer, and the performer will not be able to obtain the posted object OBC as a gift. Therefore, in this embodiment, a third party collects the posted object OBC on behalf of the performer. In this way, it is possible to allow the performer to obtain the gift of the viewer's posted object OBC while improving the appeal and entertainment value of the content in which the performer performs.

In this embodiment, the third party different from the performer is, for example, a character that moves in the virtual field VFL and collects the posting object OBC. For example, in FIG. 10, a third party character THP appears in the virtual field VFL. This third party character THP collects the posting object OBC that was inserted into the virtual field VFL. For example, the third party character THP controlled by a computer moves on the virtual field VFL with the posting object OBC as the destination target and collects the posting object OBC scattered in the virtual field VFL. In this way, it is possible to operate the third party character THP to collect the posting object OBC inserted by the viewer. Then, by the third party character THP collecting the posting object OBC on behalf of the performer in this way, the performer is given a gift due to the collection. Therefore, it is possible to allow the performer to obtain a gift from the viewer's posting object OBC while improving the appeal and entertainment of the content in which the performer performs. It will also be possible to display an image in which the third-party character THP, for example, moves around and collects the posted object OBC, improving the dramatic effect of content distribution.

Figure 11 is a flowchart explaining the processing of this embodiment when the performer employs a third party. Here, the differences from Figure 8 will be mainly explained. The processing of Figure 11 differs from Figure 8 in steps S3 and S4 of Figure 11. That is, in step S3, the content distribution system determines whether or not the performer has employed a third party to collect the posted objects. If the performer has employed a third party, then, as shown in step S4, the third party employed by the performer is made to collect the posted objects that have been inserted into the virtual field. Thereafter, the processing from step S11 onwards is carried out in the same manner as in Figure 8.

In this embodiment, a content display process is performed in which a third party employed by the performer retrieves the posted object that was inserted into the virtual field. For example, when the performer pays a fee to hire a third party, a display image is displayed in which the hired third party retrieves the posted object that was inserted into the virtual field on behalf of the performer. The third party employed by the performer may be a person or a character as shown in FIG. 10. In this way, for example, when the performer wants to concentrate on performing a performance, the performer can hire a third party by paying a fee and have the third party retrieve the posted object. Therefore, by allowing the performer to concentrate on performing the performance, the appeal and interest of the content in which the performer performs can be improved, and the posted object that was inserted to praise or support the performer or the content can be retrieved by the third party employed by the performer, and the performer can also obtain a gift from the posted object.

Figure 12 is a flowchart that explains the process of setting the third party's ability to collect posted objects and the compensation that the performer will pay to the third party based on the third party's status information.

First, the content distribution system acquires the status information of the third party (step S21). For example, the status information such as the work history information and attribute information of the third party is acquired. Then, the collection ability of the third party's posted object is set according to the status information of the third party (step S22). For example, the collection ability such as the collection speed, collection time, or collection rate of the posted object is changed according to the status information such as the work history information and attribute information of the third party. Also, the compensation paid by the performer to the third party is set according to the status information of the third party (step S23). For example, the compensation paid by the performer for the employment of the third party is changed according to the status information such as the work history information and attribute information of the third party. Also, the compensation paid by the performer for the employment of the third party is calculated according to a calculation method selected by the performer from among multiple calculation methods (step S24). Note that the calculation method of the compensation may be automatically selected according to a given algorithm. Then, it is determined whether the performer has paid the compensation, and if the compensation has been paid, the third party employed by the performer is made to collect the posted object inserted in the virtual field (steps S25 and S26).

For example, FIG. 13 shows an example of third party status information. In FIG. 13, the third party status information includes work history information. Work history information is, for example, the third party's cumulative performance, most recent performance, number of lucky bags won, cumulative number of times employed, most recent number of times employed, etc. The status information also includes rank information such as the third party's level, rank, and grade. The status information also includes information on the third party's current condition, such as normal, top form, or tired. The status information also includes personality element information of the third party, such as good in the first half, pushing forward in the second half, all-rounder, focusing on quantity, or focusing on large amounts of money. The status information also includes information on the third party's preferred position, such as good at the center of the screen, good at the right side of the screen, or good at the left side of the screen.

As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, a third party, whose ability to collect posted objects is set according to the third party's status information, performs a display process for content in which posted objects that have been thrown into a virtual field are collected. For example, posted objects that have been thrown into a virtual field are collected by a third party, whose ability to collect posted objects is set according to status information as exemplified in FIG. 13. In this way, the collection ability differs according to the third party's status information, making it possible to display a display image of content in which posted objects are collected by third parties with various collection abilities, thereby improving the presentation effects of the content, etc.

As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, the fee paid by the performer for hiring a third party is set according to the third party's status information. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the performer pays a fee to a third party whose fee is set according to the status information, the third party collects the posted objects that were inserted into the virtual field. In this way, the fee paid by the performer to hire the third party varies according to the third party's status information. Therefore, for example, if the performer wants to hire a third party with high abilities such as collection ability, the performer can pay a high fee to hire the third party to collect the posted objects. Alternatively, a third party with low abilities such as collection ability can be hired for a low fee to collect the posted objects. This increases the range of options available to the performer when hiring a third party, and the performer can hire a third party that corresponds to the desired fee to collect the posted objects.

As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, the compensation paid by the performer for the employment of a third party is calculated using a calculation method selected from among a number of calculation methods. For example, the compensation paid by the performer to the third party is calculated based on a calculation method selected from among calculation methods such as the commission method, the bidding method, or a method that varies the compensation depending on the number of people employed. In this way, it is possible to calculate the compensation paid by the performer to the third party using various calculation methods, and have the third party employed for the calculated compensation collect the posted object in the virtual field. It is also possible to provide various methods for the compensation paid by the performer to the third party, thereby expanding the options for payment methods for the performer's compensation.

In this embodiment, the third party may be a character that is placed in the virtual field by the viewer and moves in the virtual field to collect the posted object. For example, in FIG. 14, a character THA that is placed in the virtual field VFL by viewer A and moves in the virtual field VFL to collect the posted object OBC, and a character THA that is placed in the virtual field VFL by viewer B and moves in the virtual field VFL to collect the posted object OBC are shown. In this case, the character THA may be placed in a position desired by viewer A, and the character THB may be placed in a position desired by viewer B. In this way, the viewers A and B can place the characters THA and THB in a place where it is easy to collect the posted object OBC, for example, to collect the posted object OBC. Alternatively, for example, in the virtual field VFL, the character THA may be placed in a position set as the viewing location of viewer A, and the character THB may be placed in a position set as the viewing location of viewer B. Furthermore, viewers A and B may have the characters THA and THB retrieve posted objects OBC other than the posted objects they themselves submitted. In other words, they may retrieve posted objects OBC submitted by other people. In this way, by having the characters THA and THB placed in the virtual field by viewers A and B retrieve the posted objects OBC, viewers A and B can help the performers who are performing, allowing them to focus on the performance. This ultimately allows the viewers to watch content with better performances.

Figure 15 is a flowchart explaining the process of this embodiment when a collection method is selected and a process for determining whether or not the posted object has been collected when a given period of time has passed is performed. Here, the differences from Figure 8 will be mainly explained. The process of Figure 15 differs from Figure 8 in steps S5 and S6 of Figure 15. That is, in step S5, the content distribution system starts collecting the posted object using a collection method selected by the performer from among multiple collection methods. Also, in step S6, it is determined whether or not a given period of time has passed. Then, when the given period of time has passed, it is determined whether or not the submitted posted object has been collected, and if it has been collected, a gift is given to the performer, and if it has not been collected, a refund is given to the viewer (steps S11, S12, S13).

As shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, a display process is performed for content in which posted objects are collected using a collection method selected by the performer from among multiple collection methods. For example, various collection methods are provided for collecting posted objects, and the posted objects in the virtual field are collected using a collection method selected by the performer from among these collection methods. For example, various collection methods can be provided, such as a collection method in which posted objects scattered in the virtual field are carried to a collection location, a collection method in which the posted objects to be collected are selected on the screen and collected, a collection method in which a person collects the objects, or a collection method in which a character collects the objects. In this way, the performer can select a collection method that is advantageous to him/herself or a collection method that he/she likes, collect the posted objects using the selected collection method, and obtain a gift from the collected posted objects.

Also, as shown in FIG. 15, in this embodiment, if the posted object is collected in a given period, a gift is given to the performer, and if the posted object is not collected in the given period, a refund is given to the viewer. That is, when a given period has elapsed, it is determined whether the posted object has been collected, and if it has been collected, a gift is given to the performer, and if it has not been collected, a refund is given to the viewer. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, this given period may be the performance period TALL during which the performer performs a performance, or may be the divided periods T1, T2, T3, and T4 when the performance period TALL is divided into multiple periods. In this way, it is possible to determine whether the posted object has been collected when the entire performance period TALL during which the content is performed has elapsed, or to determine whether the posted object has been collected when each of the divided periods T1, T2, T3, and T4, such as the first half period, the middle period, and the second half period, has elapsed. This makes it possible to determine whether or not a posted object has been collected after a given period of time, which can be set in various ways, and if it has been collected, give a gift to the performer, and if it has not been collected, give a refund to the viewer.

Figure 17 is a flowchart explaining the process of granting a reward to a viewer when a posted object is collected. The parts that differ from Figure 8 will be mainly explained here. The process in Figure 17 differs from Figure 8 in step S14 of Figure 17. That is, in step S11, the content distribution system determines whether the submitted posted object has been collected, and if the submitted object has been collected, in step S12, a gift is awarded to the performer. Then, if the submitted object has been collected, in step S14, the viewer is further given rewards such as points for successful submission of the submitted object and a reward performance by the performer.

As shown in FIG. 17, in this embodiment, when a posted object that was inserted into the virtual field is collected, a process is performed to grant a reward to the viewer who inserted the posted object. That is, when the posted object is collected, a gift is given to the performer, and a reward is given to the viewer as an outcome. On the other hand, when the posted object is not collected, a return is given to the viewer. By granting a reward to the viewer in this way, the viewer can, for example, progress through entertainment content more advantageously, or be given preferential treatment in the entertainment content. Therefore, by inserting a posted object, the viewer can support and praise the performer, and if the viewer is successful in collecting the posted object, a reward will also be granted to the viewer. Therefore, it is possible to provide an effective motivation for inserting posted objects.

As shown in FIG. 17, in this embodiment, the process of granting a reward to a viewer when a posted object is collected includes a process of granting successful posting points for the posted object to the viewer or a process of having the performer perform a reward performance. For example, when a posted object is collected, successful posting points indicating that the posted object was successfully posted are granted to the viewer as a reward. As the successful posting points increase, the viewer can progress through the entertainment content more advantageously and is given preferential treatment in the entertainment content. Furthermore, when a posted object is collected, the performer is caused to perform a reward performance, which is a special performance for the viewer. In this way, the viewer will post the posted object in order to earn successful posting points or a reward performance, and it is possible to provide the viewer with an effective motivation to post the posted object.

Figure 18 is a flowchart explaining the process of changing the rewards and rebates given to the viewer depending on the situation. First, the content distribution system judges various situations related to the viewer, performer, third party, the submitted posted object, etc. (step S31). Then, depending on the situation judged in step S31, the reward to be given to the viewer when the submitted posted object is collected is changed (step S32). That is, the reward to be given to the viewer is changed in step S14 of Figure 17. Also, depending on the situation judged in step S31, the rebate to be given to the viewer when the submitted posted object is not collected is changed (step S33). That is, the rebate to be given to the viewer is changed in step S13 of Figure 17.

As shown in FIG. 18, in this embodiment, a process is performed to change the reward given to a viewer when a posted object is collected depending on the situation. For example, the reward given to the performer is changed depending on the relationship between the viewer who submitted the posted object and the performer or third party who collected the posted object, or depending on the attributes of the viewer and the attributes of the performer or third party who collected the posted object. Alternatively, the reward given to the viewer is changed depending on whether the posted object is collected directly by the performer or by a third party. In this way, the reward given to the viewer when the posted object is collected changes depending on various situations. Therefore, it is possible to grant the viewer an appropriate reward depending on the situation, and it is also possible to increase the viewer's expectations for being granted various rewards depending on the situation.

As shown in FIG. 18, in this embodiment, the rebate given to the viewer when the posted object is not collected is changed according to the situation. For example, the degree of rebate given to the viewer is changed according to the situation. For example, the rebate given to the viewer when the posted object is not collected is changed according to the situation such as the relationship between the viewer and the performer, or the similarity between the viewer's attributes and the performer's attributes. Alternatively, the rebate given to the viewer when the posted object is not collected is changed according to the time the inserted posted object stayed in the virtual field. In this way, the rebate given to the viewer when the posted object is not collected changes according to various situations. Therefore, it is possible to give the viewer an appropriate rebate according to the situation, and it is also possible to increase the viewer's expectations for being given various rebates according to the situation.

Figure 19 is a flowchart explaining the processing of this embodiment when a viewer submits a second posted object corresponding to a return item.

First, the content distribution system determines whether the viewer has inserted a second posted object corresponding to the return item into the virtual field (step S41). If the viewer has inserted the second posted object, the system moves the second posted object in the virtual field where the performer performs the performance (step S42). For example, the system moves the second posted object along a given trajectory. The system then determines whether the inserted second posted object has been collected (step S43). If the second posted object has been collected, the performer is given a gift corresponding to the inserted second posted object (step S44). On the other hand, if the second posted object has not been collected, the system gives the viewer a second return item corresponding to the inserted second posted object in a return format different from the previous return item (step S45).

As shown in FIG. 19, in this embodiment, when a viewer inputs a second posted object corresponding to a refund given to the viewer if the posted object is not collected into the virtual field, a process for displaying content in which the second posted object moves in the virtual field is performed. Then, when the inputted second posted object is not collected, a process for giving the viewer a second refund corresponding to the second posted object is performed. That is, it is possible to re-input the refund that was returned when the posted object was not collected as the second posted object. Then, when the inputted second posted object is not collected, the second refund corresponding to the second posted object is given to the viewer for refund. In this way, the viewer re-inputs the refund that was returned due to the non-collection of the posted object as the second posted object, and even when the second posted object is not collected, the second refund corresponding to the second posted object is returned and given.

As shown in FIG. 19, in this embodiment, the refund mode of the return given to the viewer when the posted object is not collected is different from the refund mode of the second return given to the viewer when the second posted object is not collected. In this way, if the posted object submitted the first time is not collected and a second submission is made to submit the resulting return, the second posted object, and this second posted object is also not collected and the second return is given to the viewer, the refund mode of the return given in the first submission will be different from the refund mode of the second return given in the second submission. For example, the refund mode, such as the degree of refund or the refund rate, will be different. In this way, it is possible to effectively motivate the viewer to resubmit posted objects in succession.

Figure 20 is a flowchart explaining the process of imposing a penalty on a performer or a third party if a posted object is not collected. The parts that differ from Figure 8 will be mainly explained here. The process in Figure 20 differs from Figure 8 in step S15 of Figure 20. That is, in step S11, the content distribution system determines whether or not the submitted posted object has been collected, and if it has not been collected, in step S13, a rebate is awarded to the viewer. Then, if the posted object has not been collected, in step S15, a penalty is imposed on the performer or a third party who collects the posted object on behalf of the performer.

As shown in FIG. 20, in this embodiment, a penalty process is performed in which a penalty is imposed on the performer or a third party if the posted object is not collected. That is, if the posted object is not collected, the return is returned to the viewer who input the posted object, but a penalty is imposed on the performer or a third party who collects the posted object on the performer's behalf for failing to collect the posted object. This makes it possible to implement penalty process that puts the performer or third party who fails to collect the posted object at a greater disadvantage or disadvantage in entertainment content. Therefore, it can be expected that the performer or third party will proactively collect the posted object input by the viewer to avoid the imposition of a penalty, and it becomes possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation in which the posted object is left abandoned after being input.

2.3 Display process of difference information of contents according to posting status In this embodiment, display process of difference information of contents according to posting status may be performed. For example, in the conventional content distribution system, the viewer throws a tip or the like, and the viewer reacts to the performer's actions by cheering, etc., and the performer does not take action in response to the viewer's reaction. For example, even if the viewer throws a tip, the performer does not react to it, so it becomes a one-way communication from the viewer to the performer, and it is not possible to improve the attractiveness, fun, and enthusiasm of the viewer for the content distribution.

In this embodiment, a mechanism is provided that allows the performer to easily respond to the viewer's reaction to the performer's actions with his/her own actions, thereby providing a content distribution system that allows the performer and the viewer to be closely involved. For example, different GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces) are prepared for the performer and the viewer, and the GUI on the performer's terminal is changed according to the posting status. Specifically, in this embodiment, when there is differential information that is information that is displayed on the performer's terminal but not on the viewer's terminal, or information that is not displayed on the performer's terminal but is displayed on the viewer's terminal, a display process is performed on the performer's terminal to display the differential information according to the posting status, such as the viewer's tipping status, and this display process of the differential information prompts the performer to perform an operation. Specifically, a display process is performed in which information that was only visible to the viewer (for example, hints such as fish shadows in a fishing game described later) becomes visible to the performer when the viewer posts tips, or the content of information that is not visible to the viewer (for example, options for actions that the performer can choose) changes as a result of the viewer posting tips, etc.

FIGS. 21(A) to 22(B) are explanatory diagrams of the method of this embodiment when applied to live distribution of a fishing game. The content of the fishing game progresses based on the operation of the performer's terminal by the performer, and a live game commentary showing the performer playing the fishing game is distributed. For example, a pond with fish swimming, trees, rocks, etc. are arranged in the virtual field VFL of the game space, and a fishing game is played in which a virtual character CH corresponding to the performer catches fish swimming in the pond. FIG. 21(A) is a display image displayed on the display unit 290 of the performer's terminal, and FIG. 21(B) is a display image displayed on the display unit 290 of the viewer's terminal.

The content information (content image), which is the display image, includes common information (common image) of the content displayed in common on both the performer terminal and the viewer terminal, and difference information (difference image) of the content displayed in either the performer terminal or the viewer terminal. For example, in Fig. 21(A) and Fig. 21(B), the pond, tree, rock, character CH, and fishing rod are common information of the content displayed in common on both the performer terminal and the viewer terminal. On the other hand, the shadow of the fish FH is displayed on the viewer terminal as shown in Fig. 21(B) but not on the performer terminal as shown in Fig. 21(A), and is difference information of the content displayed in either the performer terminal or the viewer terminal. That is, in Fig. 21(A) and Fig. 21(B), the common information of the pond, tree, rock, character CH, and fishing rod are displayed on both the performer terminal and the viewer terminal, and the difference information of the fish shadow is displayed only on the viewer terminal and not on the performer terminal. Therefore, only the viewer can see the fish shadow, and the performer cannot see the fish shadow.

In FIG. 22(A), a viewer posts a posting object OBC, which is a tip, into the virtual field VFL, and this posting is accepted. That is, based on the viewer's operation on the viewer's terminal, a posting object OBC, which is posting information for the content or the performer, is posted, and this posting is accepted. In this case, in this embodiment, a display process of difference information is performed on the performer's terminal according to the posting status of the viewer's posting information. Specifically, when a viewer posts a tip, etc., the fish shadow, which is difference information that was not displayed on the performer's terminal as in FIG. 21(A), is displayed on the performer's terminal as shown in FIG. 22(A). For example, depending on the status of the posting by the viewer, the display control of difference information on the performer's terminal is changed. That is, the display control is changed from not displaying the fish shadow, which is difference information, on the performer's terminal as in FIG. 21(A), to displaying the fish shadow, which is difference information, on the performer's terminal as in FIG. 22(A).

As described above, the content distribution system of this embodiment accepts postings of information for content or performers based on the viewer's operation of the viewer terminal. As explained in Figures 21 (A) and 21 (B), a process is performed to display common information for the content that is commonly displayed on both the performer terminal and the viewer terminal, and differential information for the content that is displayed on either the performer terminal or the viewer terminal and is information for encouraging operation by the performer. Then, as explained in Figure 22 (A), when posted information such as tips from a viewer is accepted, a process is performed to display differential information on the performer terminal according to the posting status of the viewer's posted information.

In this way, when a viewer posts information in response to a performer's actions, the display process for content difference information on the performer's terminal is performed according to the posting status of the viewer's posted information. Therefore, not only is it possible for viewers to react to the performer's actions using the posted information, but the display process for difference information according to the posting status makes it possible to encourage the performer to take action in response to the viewer's reaction to the posted information. This makes it possible to realize two-way communication rather than one-way communication from the viewer to the performer, and realizes a mechanism that makes it easier for the performer to respond with action in response to the viewer's reaction to the performer's actions. It is therefore possible to provide a content distribution system that allows performers and viewers to be closely involved, and it becomes possible to significantly improve the appeal and entertainment value of content distribution and the viewer's enthusiasm for content distribution.

In addition, in this embodiment, a process is performed in which at least a part of the difference information is displayed on the performer terminal depending on the posting status of the posted information. For example, in FIG. 21(A), the fish shadow, which is the difference information, is not displayed on the performer terminal, but as shown in FIG. 22(A), when a viewer posts a tip, the fish shadow, which is the difference information, is displayed on the performer terminal. In this way, the performer can see the fish shadow that was not visible in FIG. 21(A) in FIG. 22(A), which makes it possible to encourage the performer to take action such as casting a fishing rod in a position where the fish shadow can be seen. Therefore, it becomes possible to realize a mechanism that makes it easier for the performer to respond with action to the viewer's reaction to the viewer's posted information.

In this embodiment, the display content or display mode of the difference information displayed on the performer terminal is set according to the posting status of the posted information. For example, for the difference information of the content, what is to be displayed, where it is to be displayed, when it is to be displayed, how much it is to be displayed, how easily it is to be displayed, or for what display period, etc. are set. For example, in FIG. 22(A), the shadow of the fish FH, which is the target for capture in the fishing game, is displayed as the difference information. Also, the shadow of the fish, which is the difference information, is displayed at the location where the viewer has inserted the posted object OBC. Also, the shadow of the fish, which is the difference information, is displayed at the timing when the viewer inserted the posted object OBC. Alternatively, the display of the shadow of the fish by inserting such a posted object OBC is performed only when the posting is performed within a given period such as the reception period or the bonus time period. Also, for example, when the number of posts for the posting object OBC is one as in FIG. 22(A), the fish shadow of one fish FH is displayed as the difference information, and when the number of posts for the posting object OBC is multiple as in FIG. 22(B), the fish shadow of multiple fish FH is displayed as the difference information. Alternatively, the fish shadow may be displayed in a display mode that is easier to see the more the number of posts for the posting object is. For example, when the number of posts is small, the fish shadow is displayed semi-transparently, and when the number of posts is large, the fish shadow is displayed as a normal image that is not semi-transparent. Alternatively, the more the number of posts is, the longer the display period for the fish shadow is.

Figures 23(A) to 24(B) are explanatory diagrams of the method of this embodiment when applied to live distribution of a fighting game. Figures 21(A) to 22(B) are examples of the case where the content difference information (fish shadows) is displayed on the viewer terminal and not displayed on the performer terminal, while Figures 23(A) to 24(A) are examples of the case where the content difference information is not displayed on the viewer terminal and is displayed on the performer terminal. For example, in Figures 23(A) and 23(B), the character CH, enemy characters CE1 to CE3, and the virtual field VFL, which is the battle field, are common information of the content displayed in common on both the performer terminal and the viewer terminal. On the other hand, the menu screen MS, which displays information on the action options, is displayed on the performer terminal as shown in Figure 23(A), but is not displayed on the viewer terminal as shown in Figure 23(B), and is content difference information displayed on either the performer terminal or the viewer terminal. For example, the menu screen MS displays information on options for selecting actions for the character CH corresponding to the performer, with options such as attack, magic, defense, and items displayed as examples. In this way, in Figures 23(A) and 23(B), the character CH, enemy characters CE1-CE3, and virtual field VFL, which are common information, are displayed on both the performer terminal and the viewer terminal, while the information on action options, which is difference information, is displayed only on the performer terminal, not on the viewer terminal. Therefore, only the performer can see the menu screen MS of action options, and the viewer cannot see the menu screen MS of options.

In FIG. 24(A), a viewer posts a tip by inserting a posting object OBC into the virtual field VFL, and this posting is accepted. In this case, in this embodiment, a process of displaying difference information on the performer terminal is performed according to the viewer's posting status. Specifically, when a viewer posts a tip, the "Special Move A" item, which was not displayed as an option in FIG. 23(A), is displayed in FIG. 24(A). In other words, the display control of the options, which are difference information, is changed according to the posting status by the viewer. That is, the display control is changed from the control of not displaying the "Special Move A" option, which is part of the difference information, as in FIG. 23(A), to the display control of displaying the "Special Move A" option, as in FIG. 24(A).

In this way, as shown in FIG. 24(A), by a viewer posting a posting object OBC, which is a tip, the options for the performer's actions are increased, and the character CH corresponding to the performer can select a new action, such as unleashing special move A. Therefore, not only can viewers react to the performer's actions through posted information such as tips, but the performer can be encouraged to perform a new action such as special move A in response to the viewer's reaction to the posted information. Therefore, a system can be realized that makes it easier for performers to respond to viewers' reactions to the performer's actions with their own actions, and content distribution can be realized that allows performers and viewers to be closely involved.

In the present embodiment, even in the case of FIG. 24(A), the display content or display mode of the difference information displayed on the performer terminal can be set according to the posting status of the posted information, and it is possible to set what, where, at what timing, how much, how easily visible, and for what display period to display. For example, in FIG. 24(A), a new item (special move A) of the action options of the character CH corresponding to the performer in the battle game is displayed as the difference information. Also, on the condition that the viewer throws the posted object OBC into the position of the character CH, a new item is displayed as an option. Also, when the viewer throws the posted object OBC into the position of the character CH, a new item is displayed as an option. Also, when the viewer throws the posted object OBC into the position of the character CH, a new item is displayed as an option. Alternatively, a new item is displayed as an option when the viewer throws the posted object OBC into the position of the character CH. Alternatively, a new item is displayed as an option when the posted object OBC is thrown into the position of the character CH. Alternatively, the number of items newly displayed as options is changed, the visibility of the item is changed, or the display period of the item is changed according to the number of posted objects OBC.

In addition, in FIG. 24(B), when a viewer inserts a posted object OBC, images of monster characters CM1 and CM2, which are differential information that had not been displayed on the performer terminal until then, are displayed. In this case, the monster characters CM1 and CM2 are displayed at the position where the posted object OBC was inserted, and depending on the number of posted objects OBC, the number of monster characters CM1 and CM2 displayed is changed, the degree of visibility is changed, and the display period is changed.

Figures 25(A) to 26(B) are explanatory diagrams of the method of this embodiment when applied to live distribution of a VR character. In this live distribution, the performer selects an action, and in the virtual field VFL of the virtual space, the VR character CH performs a performance according to the selected action. For example, the VR character CH waves its hands, jumps, and claps its hands while dancing. In this case, for example, in Figures 25(A) and 25(B), the character CH and the virtual field VFL are common information of the content displayed in common on both the performer terminal and the viewer terminal. On the other hand, the menu screen MS, which displays information on the action options of the character CH, is displayed only on the performer terminal and not on the viewer terminal, and is therefore difference information of the content. In addition, in this live content, multiple viewers can vote to select clothing accessories to be worn by the character CH. And as shown in Figure 25(B), the voting screen VS, which shows the voting by the multiple viewers, is displayed only on the viewer terminal and not on the performer terminal, and is therefore difference information of the content. This voting screen VS displays images of the clothing items that are the subject of voting, such as hats, ribbons, and boots, and the viewers can see these images of the clothing items, but the performers cannot see these images of the clothing items because they are not displayed on the performers' terminals.

In FIG. 25(B), for example, a hat has been selected as number one based on votes posted by multiple viewers. As a result, as shown in FIG. 26(A), the image of the hat OBH, which is difference information that was not displayed on the performer terminal in FIG. 26(A), is now also displayed on the performer terminal. That is, a process is performed to display difference information on the performer terminal according to the posting status of the posted information by multiple viewers. For example, an image of the hat OBH, which is difference information that is displayed on the viewer terminal but not displayed on the performer terminal, is displayed on the performer terminal according to the posting status based on votes posted by multiple viewers.

In addition, the display content or display mode of the difference information displayed on the performer terminal is also set according to the posting status of multiple viewers. For example, in FIG. 25(B), multiple viewers posted votes, and since the number of votes for hat was the highest, an image of the hat is displayed on the performer terminal in FIG. 26(A). However, if the number of votes for ribbon was the highest, an image of the ribbon is displayed, and if the number of votes for boots was the highest, an image of the boots is displayed. In other words, which of the clothing items, which are the difference information, is displayed on the performer terminal is determined according to the number of votes, which is the posting status of multiple viewers, and the display content of the difference information displayed on the performer terminal is determined. Also, if a hat is selected by voting, the hat is displayed at the head position of the character CH, and if a boot is selected by voting, the boots are displayed at the foot position of the character CH. In other words, the position of the clothing items, which are the difference information, on the character CH is determined according to the number of votes, which is the posting status of multiple viewers. Also, for example, if a clothing item with a very high number of votes is selected, the display mode of the difference information may be changed, such as by displaying a special production effect.

As shown in FIG. 26(B), when a viewer inserts a posting object OBC and it is accepted, the number of options that the performer can select on the menu screen MS increases. For example, in FIG. 26(B), the option "wink" is added. If the performer selects "wink", the character CH will wink at the viewer who threw in the posting object OBC. As a result, when a viewer reacts to the performance of character CH by inserting a posting object, the performer will be able to select a new option item generated by this reaction, and when the performer selects this option item, a wink reaction will be made towards the viewer. It is therefore possible to provide a content distribution system that allows performers and viewers to be closely involved.

Although the present embodiment has been described in detail above, those skilled in the art will readily understand that many modifications are possible that do not substantially depart from the novelties and effects of the present disclosure. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be within the scope of the present disclosure. For example, a term described at least once in the specification or drawings together with a different term having a broader or similar meaning may be replaced with that different term anywhere in the specification or drawings. In addition, the process of moving posted objects, the process of giving gifts, the process of giving rebates, the process of giving rewards, the process of collecting posted objects by third parties, etc. are not limited to those described in the present embodiment, and equivalent methods are also within the scope of the present disclosure.

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Claims (23)

A content distribution system that distributes content of a performance performed by a performer at a performer terminal to a viewer terminal of a viewer,
a display processing unit that performs a display process of the content in which a contribution object that can be input by the viewer consuming the viewer's parameters moves in a virtual field where the performance of the performer is performed;
an awarding processing unit that performs a process of, when the posted object input into the virtual field is collected, awarding a gift corresponding to the input posted object or the consumed parameters to the performer, and, when the posted object input into the virtual field is not collected, awarding a return corresponding to the input posted object or the consumed parameters to the viewer who input the posted object;
Including,
The display processing unit is
A content distribution system characterized in that a third party different from the performer and employed by the performer performs a display process of the content to retrieve the posted object that was inserted into the virtual field . In claim 1 ,
A content distribution system comprising a compensation processing unit that sets a compensation paid by the performer for the employment of the third party in accordance with status information of the third party. In claim 1 ,
A content distribution system comprising a compensation processing unit that calculates a compensation to be paid by the performer for the employment of the third party by a calculation method selected from a plurality of calculation methods. A content distribution system that distributes content of a performance performed by a performer at a performer terminal to a viewer terminal of a viewer,
a display processing unit that performs a display process of the content in which a contribution object that can be input by the viewer consuming the viewer's parameters moves in a virtual field where the performance of the performer is performed;
an awarding processing unit that performs a process of, when the posted object input into the virtual field is collected, awarding a gift corresponding to the input posted object or the consumed parameters to the performer, and, when the posted object input into the virtual field is not collected, awarding a return corresponding to the input posted object or the consumed parameters to the viewer who input the posted object;
Including,
The display processing unit is
A content distribution system characterized in that the ability to retrieve the posted object is set for a third party different from the performer, and the third party to whom the retrieval ability is set performs a display process of the content in which the posted object that has been thrown into the virtual field is retrieved . A content distribution system that distributes content of a performance performed by a performer at a performer terminal to a viewer terminal of a viewer,
a display processing unit that performs a display process of the content in which a contribution object that can be input by the viewer consuming the viewer's parameters moves in a virtual field where the performance of the performer is performed;
an awarding processing unit that performs a process of, when the posted object input into the virtual field is collected, awarding a gift corresponding to the input posted object or the consumed parameters to the performer, and, when the posted object input into the virtual field is not collected, awarding a return corresponding to the input posted object or the consumed parameters to the viewer who input the posted object;
Including,
The display processing unit is
A content distribution system characterized in that a third party, who is a person other than the performer or a virtual character owned by the other person, performs a display process of the content in which the posted object that was dropped into the virtual field is retrieved . In claim 5 ,
A content distribution system, wherein the third party is a character that is placed in the virtual field by the viewer and moves around the virtual field to collect the posted objects. In any one of claims 1 to 6 ,
The display processing unit is
A content distribution system characterized in that a third party, whose ability to retrieve the posted object is set according to status information of the third party, performs a display process of the content in which the third party retrieves the posted object that has been inserted into the virtual field. In any one of claims 1 to 7 ,
The display processing unit is
A content distribution system, comprising: a display process for displaying the content in which the posted object is collected by a collection method selected by the performer from among a plurality of collection methods. In any one of claims 1 to 8 ,
The granting processing unit is
When the posted object is collected within a given period, the gift is given to the performer, and when the posted object is not collected within the given period, the return is given to the viewer;
A content distribution system, wherein the given period is a performance period during which the performer performs the performance, or a divided period when the performance period is divided into a plurality of periods. In any one of claims 1 to 9 ,
The granting processing unit is
A content distribution system comprising: a process for granting a privilege to the viewer who input the posted object in the virtual field when the posted object is collected. In claim 10 ,
The granting processing unit is
A content distribution system characterized in that, when the posted object is collected, a process of granting the bonus to the viewer is performed by granting the viewer points for successful posting of the posted object, or by having the performer perform a bonus performance. In claim 10 or 11 ,
The granting processing unit is
A content distribution system, comprising: a process for changing the benefit given to the viewer when the posted object is collected according to a situation. In any one of claims 1 to 12 ,
The granting processing unit is
A content distribution system, comprising: a process for changing the rebate given to the viewer when the posted object is not collected, according to circumstances. In any one of claims 1 to 13 ,
The display processing unit is
a display process for displaying the content in which a second contribution object corresponding to the return item that is to be given to the viewer when the contribution object is not collected is input by the viewer into the virtual field, the second contribution object moving in the virtual field;
The granting processing unit is
A content distribution system comprising: a process for granting a second rebate corresponding to the second posted object to the viewer if the second posted object is not collected. In claim 14 ,
The granting processing unit is
A content distribution system characterized in that the rebate status of the rebate given to the viewer when the posted object is not collected is different from the rebate status of the second rebate given to the viewer when the second posted object is not collected. In any one of claims 1 to 15 ,
A content distribution system comprising a penalty processing unit that imposes a penalty on the performer or the third party who collects the posted object on behalf of the performer if the posted object is not collected. In any one of claims 1 to 16 ,
a reception unit that receives posting information for the content or the performer based on an operation of the viewer terminal by the viewer,
The display processing unit is
A content distribution system characterized by displaying common information of the content that is displayed commonly on both the performer terminal and the viewer terminal, and differential information of the content that is displayed on either the performer terminal or the viewer terminal, the differential information being information to encourage operation by the performer, and displaying the differential information on the performer terminal in accordance with the posting status of the viewer's posted information. A server system that distributes content of a performance performed by a performer on a performer terminal to a viewer terminal of a viewer,
a display processing unit that performs a display process of the content in which a contribution object that can be input by the viewer consuming the viewer's parameters moves in a virtual field where the performance of the performer is performed;
an awarding processing unit that performs a process of, when the posted object input into the virtual field is collected, awarding a gift corresponding to the input posted object or the consumed parameters to the performer, and, when the posted object input into the virtual field is not collected, awarding a return corresponding to the input posted object or the consumed parameters to the viewer who input the posted object;
Including,
The display processing unit is
A server system characterized in that a third party different from the performer and employed by the performer performs a display process of the content to retrieve the posted object that was inserted into the virtual field . A server system that distributes content of a performance performed by a performer on a performer terminal to a viewer terminal of a viewer,
a display processing unit that performs a display process of the content in which a contribution object that can be input by the viewer consuming the viewer's parameters moves in a virtual field where the performance of the performer is performed;
an awarding processing unit that performs a process of, when the posted object input into the virtual field is collected, awarding a gift corresponding to the input posted object or the consumed parameters to the performer, and, when the posted object input into the virtual field is not collected, awarding a return corresponding to the input posted object or the consumed parameters to the viewer who input the posted object;
Including,
The display processing unit is
A server system characterized in that the ability to retrieve the posted object is set for a third party different from the performer, and the third party to whom the retrieval ability is set performs a display process of the content in which the posted object that has been thrown into the virtual field is retrieved . A server system that distributes content of a performance performed by a performer on a performer terminal to a viewer terminal of a viewer,
a display processing unit that performs a display process of the content in which a contribution object that can be input by the viewer consuming the viewer's parameters moves in a virtual field where the performance of the performer is performed;
an awarding processing unit that performs a process of, when the posted object input into the virtual field is collected, awarding a gift corresponding to the input posted object or the consumed parameters to the performer, and, when the posted object input into the virtual field is not collected, awarding a return corresponding to the input posted object or the consumed parameters to the viewer who input the posted object;
Including,
The display processing unit is
A server system characterized in that a third party, who is a person other than the performer or a virtual character owned by the other person, performs a display process of the content in which the posted object that was dropped into the virtual field is retrieved . a display processing unit that performs a display process of a content in which a contribution object that can be input by a viewer by consuming the viewer's parameters moves in a virtual field in which a performer performs a performance;
an awarding processing unit that performs a process of, when the posted object inputted into the virtual field is collected, awarding a gift corresponding to the inputted posted object or the consumed parameters to the performer, and, when the posted object inputted into the virtual field is not collected, awarding a return corresponding to the inputted posted object or the consumed parameters to the viewer who inputted the posted object;
Make your computer work
The display processing unit is
A program characterized in that a third party different from the performer and employed by the performer performs a display process of the content to retrieve the posting object that was inserted into the virtual field . a display processing unit that performs a display process of a content in which a contribution object that can be input by a viewer by consuming the viewer's parameters moves in a virtual field in which a performer performs a performance;
an awarding processing unit that performs a process of, when the posted object inputted into the virtual field is collected, awarding a gift corresponding to the inputted posted object or the consumed parameters to the performer, and, when the posted object inputted into the virtual field is not collected, awarding a return corresponding to the inputted posted object or the consumed parameters to the viewer who inputted the posted object;
Make your computer work
The display processing unit is
A program characterized by setting a retrieval ability of the posted object for a third party different from the performer, and performing a display process of the content in which the third party to whom the retrieval ability has been set retrieves the posted object that has been thrown into the virtual field . a display processing unit that performs a display process of a content in which a contribution object that can be input by a viewer by consuming the viewer's parameters moves in a virtual field in which a performer performs a performance;
an awarding processing unit that performs a process of, when the posted object inputted into the virtual field is collected, awarding a gift corresponding to the inputted posted object or the consumed parameters to the performer, and, when the posted object inputted into the virtual field is not collected, awarding a return corresponding to the inputted posted object or the consumed parameters to the viewer who inputted the posted object;
Make your computer work
The display processing unit is
The display processing unit is
A program characterized in that a third party who is a person other than the performer or a virtual character owned by the other person performs a display process of the content in which the posted object that was dropped into the virtual field is retrieved .

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