JP7699081B2 - Game program, information processing device, information processing system, and information processing method - Google Patents

Description

This disclosure relates to a game program, an information processing device, an information processing system, and an information processing method.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in video distribution such as live coverage of a game tournament, a technique is known in which in-game rewards are awarded to users who are watching the video in real time.
Patent Literature 1 discloses a technique for providing a user-friendly game environment in a prediction game, which allows a user to smoothly input predictions.
Patent Document 2 discloses a control method for an information processing device, an information processing device, and a program for a service system that links a distribution platform and a content platform, which maintains users' motivation to create and distribute content.

JP 2014-188334 A JP 2018-005320 A

There is an issue in that in-game rewards are only given to users who watch live (real-time) broadcasts of video streaming, and users who watch the streamed video at a later date cannot receive the benefits.
Therefore, the present disclosure has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to motivate users to participate in the game by providing in-game rewards to users who watch video content in real time as well as users who watch the video content at a later date.

A game program to be executed by a computer having a processor and a storage unit, the game program executing a reception step of receiving, from a user, identification information corresponding to video content to be distributed to the user, a benefit selection step of selecting a benefit to be granted to the user from a plurality of benefits based on the identification information received in the reception step in accordance with the progress of the video content, and a benefit granting step of granting to the user the benefit selected in the benefit selection step.

According to the present disclosure, users can enjoy the distribution of video content more and be motivated to participate in games.

1 is a diagram showing an overall configuration of an information processing system 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the server 10. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of a user terminal 20. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the data structure of a user table 1012. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the data structure of an object table 1013. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the data structure of a bonus application table 1014. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the data structure of a content table 1015. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the data structure of an event table 1016. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing the data structure of a privilege master 1017. 13 is a flowchart showing an operation of a content distribution process. 13 is a flowchart showing the operation of a benefit application process. 13 is a flowchart showing an operation of a benefit providing process. 1 is a screen example showing a display screen of a user terminal 20 displaying distributed video content. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the basic hardware configuration of a computer 90.

Embodiments of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. In all figures describing the embodiments, common components are given the same reference numerals, and repeated explanations will be omitted. Note that the following embodiments do not unduly limit the contents of the present disclosure described in the claims. Furthermore, not all components shown in the embodiments are necessarily essential components of the present disclosure. Furthermore, each figure is a schematic diagram, and is not necessarily a precise illustration.

<Configuration of Information Processing System 1>
The information processing system 1 according to the present disclosure is an information processing system that provides in-game benefits to both users who watch video content in real time and users who watch the video content at a later date.
The information processing system 1 includes an information processing device, a server 10, and a user terminal 20, which are connected via a network N.
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of an information processing system 1. As shown in FIG.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the server 10. As shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the functional configuration of the user terminal 20. As shown in FIG.

Each information processing device is configured by a computer equipped with an arithmetic unit and a storage device. The basic hardware configuration of the computer and the basic functional configuration of the computer realized by the hardware configuration will be described later. For each of the server 10 and the user terminal 20, explanations that overlap with the basic hardware configuration and basic functional configuration of the computer described later will be omitted.

<Configuration of Server 10>
The server 10 is an information processing device that provides a reward service that provides in-game rewards to users who have viewed video content in real time and to users who have viewed the video content at a later date. The video content provided may be a so-called live broadcast in which a filmed video is instantly distributed, or may be a configuration in which already recorded video content is distributed. In either case, viewing by a viewer on the initial distribution date and time is called real-time viewing, and viewing at a later date is otherwise called later viewing. In the case of real-time viewing, the viewer cannot fast-forward, skip, etc. the video content, but in the case of later viewing, the viewer can fast-forward, skip, etc. the video content to instantly check the desired position in the video content.
The server 10 includes a memory unit 101 and a control unit 104 .

<Configuration of storage unit 101 of server 10>
The memory unit 101 of the server 10 includes an application program 1011 , a user table 1012 , an object table 1013 , a bonus application table 1014 , a content table 1015 , an event table 1016 , and a bonus master 1017 .

The application program 1011 is a program for causing the control unit 104 of the server 10 to function as each functional unit.
The application programs 1011 include applications such as a web browser application.

The user table 1012 is a table that stores and manages information about member users (hereinafter, users) who use the service. When a user registers to use the service, the user's information is stored in a new record in the user table 1012. This allows the user to use the service according to the present disclosure.
The user table 1012 is a table having columns of user ID and user name, with the user ID as the primary key.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the data structure of the user table 1012. As shown in FIG.

The user ID is an item for storing user identification information for identifying a user. The user identification information is an item for which a unique value is set for each user.
The user name is an item for storing the name of the user. The user name may be set to any character string such as a nickname instead of a name.

The object table 1013 is a table for storing and managing information relating to objects (object information).
The object table 1013 is a table having columns for user ID and object ID.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the data structure of the object table 1013. As shown in FIG.

The user ID is an item for storing user identification information for identifying a user.
The object ID is an item for storing object identification information for identifying an object owned by a user specified by a user ID. Based on the object identification information, each object information can be obtained by searching a table (not shown) that stores an in-game character, an in-game item, an in-game material for generating an in-game item, and the like.

The bonus application table 1014 is a table for storing and managing information relating to bonus applications (bonus application information).
The bonus application table 1014 is a table having columns for user ID, identification code, acceptance date and time, and validity flag.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the data structure of the bonus application table 1014. As shown in FIG.

The user ID is an item for storing user identification information for identifying a user.
The identification code is an item for storing identification code information received from a user. The identification code information includes a numeric string having a predetermined length, a character string, and also image information in which a character string such as a barcode or a QR code (registered trademark) is encoded.
A user may be configured to only be able to accept one unique identification code, i.e., the same identification code may not be accepted multiple times.
The reception date and time is an item for storing the date and time when the identification code information was received from the user.
The valid flag is an item for storing whether the identification code information received from the user is valid. The identification code received by the bonus application process is stored as a default value of True, and when a bonus is given to the user by the bonus giving process, a value of False is stored.

The content table 1015 is a table for storing and managing information relating to content (content information).
The content table 1015 is a table having a content ID as a primary key, and columns of a content ID, a content name, an event ID, streaming data, content data, and a viewing period.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the data structure of the content table 1015. As shown in FIG.

The content ID is an item for storing content identification information for identifying a content.
The content name is an item for storing the name of the content. Any character string can be set as the content name.
The event ID is an item for storing event identification information for identifying an event. The event identification information is an item in which a unique value is set for each event.
The streaming data is an item for storing video content data when video content is distributed by streaming.
The content data is an item for storing video content data to be used when distributing video content after the event ends. By providing the content data, video content can be provided to users even after the event ends.
The viewing period is an item for storing information regarding the period during which video content can be viewed.

The event table 1016 is a table for storing and managing information relating to events (event information).
The event table 1016 is a table having an event ID as a primary key, and columns for an event ID, an object ID, and an event period.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the data structure of the event table 1016. As shown in FIG.

The event ID is an item for storing event identification information for identifying an event. The event identification information is an item in which a unique value is set for each event.
The object ID is an item for storing object identification information for identifying an object. A configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of object IDs are stored in association with each event ID.
The event period is an item for storing the event period. Specifically, information on the start date and time and the end date and time of the event is included. Based on the event period, when a user viewed video content, it can be determined whether or not the user viewed the video content in real time during the event period.

The privilege master 1017 is a table for storing and managing information related to privileges (privilege information).
The privilege master 1017 is a table having columns for content ID, identification code, viewing conditions, and privilege details.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the data structure of the privilege master 1017.

The content ID is an item for storing content identification information for identifying a content.
The identification code is an item for storing identification code information.
The viewing condition is an item for storing information on viewing conditions (viewing condition information), such as viewing during an event, viewing after an event ends, and real-time viewing.
The viewing conditions may be configured to store, for each identification code, the period during which the identification code was streamed. In this case, the privilege contents can be changed based on the range of dates and times when the identification code included in the video content was actually streamed, instead of the unit of the event period.
The viewing conditions in this disclosure are real-time viewing if an identification code is received from a user within the date and time range in which the identification code is streamed, viewing during the event if an identification code is received from a user within the date and time range in which the event is held, and viewing after the event ends if an identification code is received from a user within any other date and time range.
The viewing conditions may include viewing information related to the viewing status of the content to be viewed. The viewing information includes information related to the viewing status of the distributed video content, such as the number of viewers of the content and the number of views. For example, when the number of viewers of the content is a predetermined number such as 10,000 or more, the viewing conditions may include a certain period such as 10 minutes after the predetermined number of viewers is reached.
The privilege content is an item for storing the identification code and the privilege content for each viewing condition.
For example, the content of the benefit may include the user newly acquiring object information, the content of the benefit may include granting object information to the user, or the content of the benefit may include generating an in-game item from a predetermined in-game material possessed by the user.
The contents of the reward may include the contents of the reward to be given to the in-game character owned by the user. For example, the contents of the reward may include strengthening or weakening the performance value of the in-game character owned by the user. The contents of the reward may include evolving the in-game character owned by the user.
The content of the reward may include the content of the reward to be given to the in-game item owned by the user. For example, the content of the reward may include strengthening or weakening the performance value of the in-game item owned by the user. The content of the reward may include strengthening the in-game item owned by the user.

<Configuration of control unit 104 of server 10>
The control unit 104 of the server 10 includes a user registration control unit 1041, a distribution unit 1042, and a privilege granting unit 1043. The control unit 104 executes an application program 1011 stored in the storage unit 101, thereby realizing each functional unit.

The user registration control unit 1041 performs processing to store information about users who wish to use the service according to the present disclosure in the user table 1012 .
The information stored in the user table 1012 is generated when a user opens a web page operated by a service provider from any information processing terminal, inputs information into a specific input form, and transmits the information to the server 10. The user registration control unit 1041 stores the received information in a new record in the user table 1012, completing the user registration. This allows the user stored in the user table 1012 to use the service.
Before the user registration control unit 1041 registers user information in the user table 1012, the service provider may carry out a predetermined examination to restrict whether or not the user is permitted to use the service.
The user ID may be any character string or number that can identify the user, any character string or number desired by the user, or an arbitrary character string or number may be automatically set by the user registration control unit 1041.

<Configuration of User Terminal 20>
The user terminal 20 is an information processing device operated by a user who uses the service. The user terminal 20 may be, for example, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone or a tablet, a stationary personal computer (PC) or a laptop PC, or a wearable terminal such as a head mounted display (HMD) or a wristwatch terminal.
The user terminal 20 includes a memory unit 201 , a control unit 204 , an input device 206 , and an output device 208 .

<Configuration of storage unit 201 of user terminal 20>
The storage unit 201 of the user terminal 20 includes a user ID 2011 and an application program 2012 .

The user ID 2011 is the user's account ID. The user transmits the user ID 2011 from the user terminal 20 to the server 10. The server 10 identifies the user based on the user ID 2011 and provides the user with the services disclosed herein. The user ID 2011 includes information such as a session ID that is temporarily assigned by the server 10 when identifying the user who is using the user terminal 20.

The application program 2012 may be pre-stored in the storage unit 201, or may be configured to be downloaded from a web server operated by a service provider via a communication IF.
The application programs 2012 include applications such as a web browser application.
The application programs 2012 include an interpreted programming language such as JavaScript (registered trademark) that runs on a web browser application stored on the user terminal 20 .

<Configuration of the control unit 204 of the user terminal 20>
The control unit 204 of the user terminal 20 includes an input control unit 2041, an output control unit 2042, and a benefit application unit 2043. The control unit 204 executes the user ID 2011 stored in the storage unit 201, thereby realizing each functional unit.

<Configuration of the input device 206 of the user terminal 20>
The input device 206 of the user terminal 20 includes a camera 2061 , a microphone 2062 , a position information sensor 2063 , a motion sensor 2064 , and a touch device 2065 .

<Configuration of the output device 208 of the user terminal 20>
The output device 208 of the user terminal 20 includes a display 2081 and a speaker 2082 .

<Operation of Information Processing System 1>
Each process of the information processing system 1 will be described below.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the content distribution process.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the bonus application process.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the bonus giving process.
FIG. 13 is a screen example showing a display screen of the distributed video content on the user terminal 20. In FIG.

<Content distribution processing>
The content distribution process is a process of distributing video content filmed from an event such as a game tournament.
By viewing the video content, the user can check the current state of an event that is being held, as well as the state of events that have been held in the past.

<Outline of Content Distribution Processing>
This is a series of processes in which identification information of the video content to be viewed is received from the user, and if the current date and time is within the event period, streaming data is transmitted to the user terminal 20, and if the current date and time is outside the event period, content data is transmitted to the user terminal 20.

<Details of content distribution process>
The content distribution process will be described in detail below.

In step S101, the user executes a web browser stored in the user terminal 20 or another information processing terminal, and enters a specific URL to access the server 10 that provides the video content distribution service according to the present disclosure. The URL includes a content ID for identifying the video content that the user wishes to view.

In step S122, when the distribution unit 1042 of the server 10 accepts access from the user terminal 20, it identifies a content ID from a specific character string included in the URL by referring to a table (not shown). Based on the identified content ID, the distribution unit 1042 of the server 10 searches the content ID item in the content table 1015 and acquires an event ID. Based on the acquired event ID, the distribution unit 1042 of the server 10 searches the event ID item in the event table 1016 and acquires the event period.

The distribution unit 1042 of the server 10 compares the current time with the event period, and if the current time is within the event period, searches the content ID item in the content table 1015 based on the identified content ID and acquires streaming data. Note that the streaming data includes images of the event being held that are captured by a camera (not shown) and stored.

The distribution unit 1042 of the server 10 compares the current time with the event period, and if the current time is outside the event period, searches the content ID item in the content table 1015 based on the identified content ID to obtain the content data. The content data includes videos of the event, edited videos of the event, and the like.

In step S103, the server 10 transmits the acquired streaming data or content data (video content) to the user terminal 20. The display 2081 of the user terminal 20 displays the received video content. This allows the user to check the state of the event that was held through the video content on the display 2081 of the user terminal 20.
In the present disclosure, the user is configured to execute the content distribution process using the user terminal 20, but the content distribution process may be executed using any information processing terminal.

<Benefit application process>
The reward application process is a process in which a user who is viewing video content applies for a reward associated with the video content.

<Outline of the benefit application process>
The bonus application process is a series of processes in which a user inputs an identification code included in video content from a user terminal and stores it as bonus application information.

<Details of the benefit application process>
The details of the benefit application process are explained below.

In step S301, the benefit application unit 2043 of the user terminal 20 executes a receiving step of receiving, from the user, identification information corresponding to the video content to be distributed to the user. The identification information corresponding to the video content may be in any form as long as it can be acquired by the user who viewed the video content. One video content may include multiple pieces of identification information.
Specifically, the user checks the identification code included in the video content displayed on the display 2081 of the user terminal 20, and inputs the identification code by operating the input device 206 of the user terminal 20 or the like.

The receiving step includes a step of receiving at least one selected identification information selected by a user from a plurality of pieces of identification information corresponding to video content.
Specifically, FIG. 13 is an example of a screen of video content displayed on the display 2081 of the user terminal 20. Video content 60 is displayed and presented on the display 2081 of the user terminal 20. In the video content, object information 601, 602 such as in-game characters and in-game items are presented. In the present disclosure, the video content includes events related to a plurality of in-game characters. In the video content, a plurality of identification codes 611, 612 associated with each of the object information 601, 602 are presented near the object information 601, 602. In other words, a user can participate in and apply for the privilege granting service according to the present disclosure by inputting the identification codes arranged near the object information 601, 602 into the user terminal 20.

The receiving step includes a step of receiving at least one selected identification information selected by a user from among a plurality of pieces of identification information included in the video content.
Specifically, the user can select and input at least one of the identification codes 611 and 612 included in the video content 60. Note that the identification code that the user can input may be limited to only one of a plurality of identification codes simultaneously presented to the user.

The receiving step executes a step of receiving at least one selected identification information selected by the user from among a plurality of identification information associated with each of a plurality of in-game characters included in the video content and presented to the user.
Specifically, the user may input the identification code 611 associated with one piece of object information 601 that the user likes among a plurality of pieces of object information 601 and 602, and may not input any other identification codes 612.

The receiving step executes a step of receiving, from the user, identification information based on an identification code that is included in the video content and visually presented to the user.
Specifically, the user may operate the camera 2061 of the user terminal 20 to capture a picture of a QR code (registered trademark) included in the video content 60, thereby inputting the identification code.

The benefit application unit 2043 of the user terminal 20 sends a request including the user ID 2011 and the accepted identification code to the server 10. The control unit 104 of the server 10 receives and accepts the request.

The user may be allowed to input all of the identification codes 611, 612, ... associated with the plurality of pieces of object information 601, 602, .... Alternatively, the user may be allowed to input only a predetermined number of the identification codes 611, 612, ....
For example, an operator of the privilege granting service according to the present disclosure may distribute or deliver multiple identification codes 611, 612, etc. to users before the start of an event, and the users may enter a predetermined number of identification codes 611, 612, etc. before the start of the event to participate in and apply for the privilege granting service according to the present disclosure.

In step S302, the control unit 104 of the server 10 stores the user ID 2011, the identification code, and the date and time of receipt of the request, which are included in the received request, in the fields of User ID, Identification Code, and Reception Date and Time, respectively, of a new record in the special offer application table 1014 of the server 10. Then, a value of True is stored in the field of the valid flag of the new record.
This allows the user's application information for the special offer service to be stored.

When multiple identification codes are received, the control unit 104 of the server 10 may be configured to store each identification code in a new record in the bonus application table 1014.

<Benefit Granting Process>
The reward granting process is a process of granting a reward to a user who has applied for a reward through the reward application process.

<Outline of reward granting process>
The bonus granting process is a series of processes that identify bonus application information for each user, identify the viewed content, identify the event associated with the content, identify the bonus content, and grant the bonus content to the user.

<Details of the reward granting process>
The bonus awarding process will be described in detail below.

In step S501, the bonus offer unit 1043 of the server 10 identifies bonus application information.
Specifically, the bonus granting unit 1043 of the server 10 searches for records in which a value of True is stored in the valid flag field of the bonus application table 1014. In other words, it searches for records in which the bonus granting process has not been completed among the records stored in the bonus application table 1014, obtains the fields of user ID, identification code, and reception date and time, and identifies them as bonus application information. The bonus granting process may be configured to be executed periodically according to a predetermined time, date, day of the week, date of the month, or date of the year.
In this disclosure, for simplicity, a bonus granting process for a specific, predetermined bonus application information will be described, but the bonus granting process for other specific bonus application information is similar.

In step S502, the bonus granting unit 1043 of the server 10 searches the identification code field of the bonus master 1017 based on the identification code included in the identified bonus application information, and obtains and identifies the content ID. This makes it possible to identify which video content the user has applied for the identification code associated with.

In step S503, the privilege granting unit 1043 of the server 10 searches the content ID item in the content table 1015 based on the acquired content ID, and acquires an event ID.
The bonus granting unit 1043 of the server 10 searches the event ID field in the event table 1016 based on the acquired event ID, and acquires the event period. The bonus granting unit 1043 of the server 10 compares the current date and time with the acquired event period, and ends the process if the current date and time is within the event period. If the current date and time is outside the event period, the process proceeds to step S504 and continues.
In the present disclosure, the privilege granting process is executed after the event for the privilege application information stored during the event, but the privilege granting process may be executed during real-time viewing or during the event without waiting until the event ends. In this case, the user can receive the privilege during the event, which further motivates the user to participate in the event.

In step S504, the privilege granting unit 1043 of the server 10 executes a privilege selection step of selecting a privilege to be granted to the user from among a plurality of privileges based on the identification information received in the reception step in accordance with the progress of the video content. The privilege selection step executes a step of selecting a privilege to be granted to the user from among a plurality of privileges based on the selection identification information received in the reception step in accordance with the progress of the video content.
Specifically, the privilege granting unit 1043 of the server 10 searches the identification code and viewing condition items in the privilege master 1017 based on the identification code and acceptance date and time included in the privilege application information, and selects and acquires the privilege content. Specifically, the privilege granting unit 1043 of the server 10 can select and specify different privilege contents based on the viewing condition items in the privilege master 1017 depending on whether the privilege application information specified in step S501 is "real-time viewing,""viewing during the event," or "viewing after the event ends."

In addition, if the viewing conditions include viewing information related to the viewing status of the content, the viewing conditions items in the bonus master 1017 may be searched based on viewing information such as the number of viewers of the content and the number of times it has been viewed, and the bonus content may be selected and acquired.

In step S504, the benefit selection step may include a step of selecting a benefit to be given to the user depending on the progress of the video content.
Specifically, an administrator who operates the reward granting service according to the present disclosure can change the reward content granted to a user according to the progress of the event by updating the reward master 1017 according to the progress of the event, which allows the user to enjoy watching video content and applying for a reward even more.

In step S504, the bonus selection step may include a step of selecting a bonus related to an in-game character included in the video content.

For example, an event will be described in which the event is related to a game tournament of a competitive game in which a plurality of in-game characters such as the object information 601 and 602 compete against each other.
At this time, as the privilege contents of the identification codes 611 and 612 in "real-time viewing", object information 601 and 602 may be given to the user, respectively.

As a result, the benefit selection step can execute a step of selecting a benefit related to at least one of a plurality of in-game characters included in the video content as a benefit to be granted to the user based on the selection identification information received in the reception step.
That is, the benefit selection step executes a step of selecting, based on the selection identification information received in the reception step, a benefit related to an in-game character associated with the selected selection identification information as a benefit to be granted to the user.

The receiving step may be a step of selecting a first benefit to be granted to the user when the identification information is received in a first period, and a step of selecting a second benefit to be granted to the user when the identification information is received in a second period. The first period may be a predetermined period during which the video content is being distributed, the second period may be a period other than the first period, and the first benefit may be a benefit having a more advantageous effect than the second benefit.
In other words, for one identification code, the privilege for "viewing in real time" may be more advantageous than the privilege for "viewing during the event" or "viewing after the event is over." Also, the privilege for "viewing during the event" may be more advantageous than the privilege for "viewing after the event is over." This makes it possible to encourage users to view video content in real time.
For example, if the benefit to be granted is the granting of object information to a user, the performance value of the object information granted for "real-time viewing" may be greater than the performance value of the object information granted for "viewing during the event" or "viewing after the event has ended."

In step S504, the benefit selection step is a step of selecting a first benefit to be granted to the user based on the selected identification information when the identification information is accepted in a first period in the reception step, and a step of not selecting a second benefit to be granted to the user based on the selected identification information when the identification information is accepted in a second period in the reception step.
Specifically, "identification code 611,""real-timeviewing," and "addition of object information 601" are stored in the fields of identification code, viewing conditions, and privilege content in a new record of privilege master 1017. Similarly, "identification code 612,""real-timeviewing," and "addition of object information 602" are stored in the fields of identification code, viewing conditions, and privilege content in a new record of privilege master 1017.
Then, when the competitive game ends, for example, if the in-game character associated with object information 601 wins, the object information 601 is granted to the user as the bonus content of identification codes 611, 612 in "viewing after event ends". In other words, a configuration may be adopted in which only object information 601 associated with the winning in-game character is granted to a user who has viewed video content after the event ends and executed a bonus application process. A configuration may be adopted in which a bonus content based on identification information is not granted to a user who has viewed video content after the event ends.
Specifically, "identification code 611,""viewing after event ends," and "addition of object information 601" are stored in the fields of identification code, viewing conditions, and privilege content in a new record of privilege master 1017. Similarly, "identification code 612,""viewing after event ends," and "addition of object information 601" are stored in the fields of identification code, viewing conditions, and privilege content in a new record of privilege master 1017. Similarly, privilege content related to "viewing during event" may be set.
As a result, when a user applies for the privilege granting service according to the present disclosure using the same identification code 612, the user will be granted a different privilege depending on the date and time the identification code is received. This can motivate the user to watch video content in real time.

In step S504, when a plurality of identical identification codes are stored for one user, the bonus granting unit 1043 of the server 10 may be configured to specify the bonus content based on one identification code and ignore the other identification codes. In other words, a user may only be granted one bonus content based on one identification code. Also, a bonus application process may store only bonus application information for one identification code.
Also, even if a user has multiple different identification codes stored, the privilege content may be specified based on one identification code and the other identification codes may be ignored. For example, when a user executes a privilege application process based on identification codes 611 and 612, the privilege granting unit 1043 of the server 10 may specify the privilege content based on the identification code 611 accepted in the first privilege application process and ignore the other identification codes 612. Specifically, the identification codes 611 and 612 may belong to a predetermined identification code group, and the privilege granting unit 1043 of the server 10 may specify the privilege content based on one identification code among the multiple identification codes belonging to the predetermined identification code group and ignore the other identification codes.
The user is required to select a predetermined identification code from a plurality of identification codes, and the user can enjoy the service more.

In step S505, the benefit providing unit 1043 of the server 10 executes a benefit providing step of providing the benefit selected in the benefit selection step to the user.
The bonus granting unit 1043 of the server 10 grants a bonus to the user based on the bonus content identified in step S504. For example, if the bonus content is to grant specific object information to the user, the user ID of the user to whom the bonus is to be granted and the object ID related to the granted object information are stored in a new record in the object table 1013 in association with each other. This indicates that the user has acquired new object information. This means that the user has been granted the bonus content.
After granting the privilege to the user, the privilege granting unit 1043 of the server 10 stores a value of False in the valid flag field of the target record in the privilege application table 1014. This stores the fact that the processing of the privilege application information by the user has been completed.

<Basic computer hardware configuration>
14 is a block diagram showing the basic hardware configuration of a computer 90. The computer 90 includes at least a processor 901, a main storage device 902, an auxiliary storage device 903, and a communication IF 991 (interface). These are electrically connected to each other by a communication bus 921.

The processor 901 is hardware for executing a set of instructions written in a program. The processor 901 is composed of an arithmetic unit, registers, peripheral circuits, etc.

The main memory device 902 is used to temporarily store programs and data processed by the programs. For example, it is a volatile memory such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory).

The auxiliary storage device 903 is a storage device for saving data and programs. For example, it is a flash memory, a hard disk drive (HDD), a magneto-optical disk, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a semiconductor memory, etc.

The communication IF 991 is an interface for inputting and outputting signals for communicating with other computers via a network using a wired or wireless communication standard.
The network is composed of the Internet, a LAN, various mobile communication systems constructed by wireless base stations, etc. For example, the network includes 3G, 4G, 5G mobile communication systems, LTE (Long Term Evolution), wireless networks that can connect to the Internet through a predetermined access point (e.g., Wi-Fi (registered trademark)), etc. In the case of wireless connection, communication protocols include, for example, Z-Wave (registered trademark), ZigBee (registered trademark), Bluetooth (registered trademark), etc. In the case of wired connection, the network also includes a network directly connected by a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable, etc.

The computer 90 can be realized virtually by distributing all or part of each hardware configuration across multiple computers 90 and connecting them together via a network. In this way, the concept of computer 90 includes not only a computer 90 housed in a single housing or case, but also a virtualized computer system.

<Basic Functional Configuration of Computer 90>
A description will now be given of the functional configuration of a computer realized by the basic hardware configuration (FIG. 14) of a computer 90. The computer includes at least the functional units of a control unit, a storage unit, and a communication unit.

The functional units of the computer 90 can also be realized by distributing all or part of each functional unit across multiple computers 90 that are connected to each other via a network. The concept of computer 90 includes not only a single computer 90 but also a virtualized computer system.

The control unit is realized by the processor 901 reading out various programs stored in the auxiliary storage device 903, expanding them in the main storage device 902, and executing processing in accordance with the programs. The control unit can realize functional units that perform various information processing depending on the type of program. In this way, the computer is realized as an information processing device that performs information processing.

The storage unit is realized by a main storage device 902 and an auxiliary storage device 903. The storage unit stores data, various programs, and various databases. Furthermore, the processor 901 can secure a storage area corresponding to the storage unit in the main storage device 902 or the auxiliary storage device 903 in accordance with a program. Furthermore, the control unit can cause the processor 901 to execute processes for adding, updating, and deleting data stored in the storage unit in accordance with various programs.

The term database refers to a relational database, which is used to manage sets of data called masters and tables in a tabular format structurally defined by rows and columns, by associating them with each other. In a database, a table is called a table or master, a column in a table is called a column, and a row in a table is called a record. In a relational database, relationships between tables and masters can be set and associated.
Usually, a column that serves as a primary key for uniquely identifying a record is set in each table and each master, but setting a primary key in a column is not essential. The control unit can cause the processor 901 to add, delete, or update records in a specific table or master stored in the storage unit according to various programs.

In addition, the databases and masters in this disclosure may include any data structure (such as a list, dictionary, associative array, or object) in which information is structurally defined. Data structures also include data that can be considered as data structures by combining data with functions, classes, methods, etc. written in any programming language.

The communication unit is realized by the communication IF 991. The communication unit realizes the function of communicating with other computers 90 via a network. The communication unit can receive information transmitted from other computers 90 and input the information to the control unit. The control unit can cause the processor 901 to execute information processing on the received information in accordance with various programs. In addition, the communication unit can transmit information output from the control unit to other computers 90.

<Additional Notes>
The matters described in the above embodiments will be supplemented below.

(Appendix 1)
A game program to be executed by a computer having a processor and a memory unit, the game program executing the following steps: a reception step (S301) of receiving, from a user, identification information corresponding to video content to be distributed to the user; a benefit selection step (S504) of selecting a benefit to be granted to the user from a plurality of benefits based on the identification information received in the reception step in accordance with the progress of the video content; and a benefit granting step (S505) of granting to the user the benefit selected in the benefit selection step.
This allows the user to receive a bonus according to the progress of the video content based on the identification information included in the video content. Since the in-game bonus given changes according to the progress of the video content, the user can enjoy the distribution of the video content even more.

(Appendix 2)
A game program as described in Appendix 1, in which the reception step (S301) is a step of receiving at least one selected identification information selected by a user from among multiple identification information corresponding to video content, and the bonus selection step (S504) is a step of selecting a bonus to be granted to the user from multiple bonuses based on the selected identification information received in the reception step in accordance with the progress of the video content.
This allows the user to be granted in-game benefits depending on the identification information selected in advance by the user, and allows the user to enjoy watching video content in real time by selectively choosing which identification information to accept.

(Appendix 3)
The game program according to claim 1, wherein the bonus selection step (S504) is a step of selecting a bonus related to an in-game character included in the video content.
This allows the user to enjoy both the video content and the game by being given an in-game benefit related to the in-game character included in the video content, and thus motivates the user to participate in the game.

(Appendix 4)
A game program as described in Appendix 3, wherein the video content includes events related to multiple in-game characters, the reception step (S301) is a step of receiving at least one selected identification information selected by a user from multiple identification information included in the video content, and the benefit selection step (S504) is a step of selecting, based on the selected identification information received in the reception step, a benefit related to at least one in-game character from the multiple in-game characters included in the video content as a benefit to be granted to the user.
This allows the user to receive in-game benefits related to different in-game characters depending on the identification information selected by the user.

(Appendix 5)
A game program as described in Appendix 1, wherein the reception step (S301) is a step of receiving at least one selected identification information selected by the user from among multiple identification information presented to the user in association with each of multiple in-game characters included in the video content, and the benefit selection step (S504) is a step of selecting, based on the selected identification information received in the reception step, a benefit related to the in-game character associated with the selected selected identification information as a benefit to be granted to the user.
In this way, the identification information is associated with an in-game character such as a Pokémon in the video content and presented to the user. When the user selects at least one piece of selected event information from the identification information, the user can receive an in-game benefit related to the in-game character associated with the identification information.

(Appendix 6)
The benefit selection step (S504) is a step of selecting a first benefit to be granted to the user when identification information is received in a first period in the reception step, and is a step of selecting a second benefit to be granted to the user when identification information is received in a second period in the reception step, in the game program described in Appendix 1.
This allows the in-game rewards granted to users to vary depending on the timing at which the user inputs the identification information, thereby motivating users to watch in real time and also granting in-game rewards to users who miss real-time viewing.

(Appendix 8)
A game program as described in Appendix 7, wherein the receiving step (301) is a step of receiving identification information from a user based on an identification code that is included in video content and visually presented to the user, and the first period is a predetermined period during which the identification code is being distributed.
As a result, an identification code is presented on the game distribution screen, and the user can input the identification code to receive the identification information.

(Appendix 9)
7. The game program according to claim 6, wherein the first benefit is a benefit having a more advantageous effect than the second benefit.
This can motivate users to watch video content in real time.

(Appendix 10)
A game program as described in Appendix 5, wherein the reception step (S301) is a step of receiving at least one selected identification information selected by a user from among multiple identification information included in the content, and the benefit selection step (S504) is a step of selecting a first benefit to be granted to the user based on the selected identification information when the identification information is received in a first period in the reception step, and a step of not selecting a second benefit to be granted to the user based on the selected identification information when the identification information is received in a second period in the reception step.
This can motivate users to watch the video content in real time. Also, even if a user misses watching the video content in real time, the user can be motivated to participate in the game by receiving an in-game bonus.

(Appendix 11)
An information processing device comprising a processor and a memory unit, the information processing device causing the processor to execute a game program according to any one of appendixes 1 to 10.
This allows the user to receive a bonus according to the progress of the video content based on the identification information included in the video content. Since the in-game bonus given changes according to the progress of the video content, the user can enjoy the distribution of the video content even more.

(Appendix 12)
An information processing system including an information processing device having a processor and a memory unit, the information processing system causing the processor to execute a game program described in any one of appendixes 1 to 10.
This allows the user to receive a bonus according to the progress of the video content based on the identification information included in the video content. Since the in-game bonus given changes according to the progress of the video content, the user can enjoy the distribution of the video content even more.

(Appendix 13)
An information processing method executed by a computer having a processor and a memory unit, the information processing method causing the processor to execute a game program described in any one of appendixes 1 to 10.
This allows the user to receive a bonus according to the progress of the video content based on the identification information included in the video content. Since the in-game bonus given changes according to the progress of the video content, the user can enjoy the distribution of the video content even more.

1 Information processing system, 10 Server, 101 Storage unit, 104 Control unit, 106 Input device, 108 Output device, 20 User terminal, 201 Storage unit, 204 Control unit, 206 Input device, 208 Output device

Claims (12)

A game program to be executed by a computer having a processor and a storage unit,
a receiving step of receiving, from a user, identification information corresponding to video content to be distributed to the user;
a benefit selection step of selecting a benefit to be granted to the user from a plurality of benefits;
a benefit granting step of granting the benefit selected in the benefit selection step to the user;
Run the command,
The benefit selection step includes:
When the identification information is received during a first period in the receiving step, a first benefit is selected based on the identification information;
When the identification information is received during a second period in the receiving step, a second benefit not based on the identification information is selected.
The steps are:
Game program. the receiving step is a step of receiving at least one selected identification information selected by the user from a plurality of identification information corresponding to the video content;
The benefit selection step is a step of selecting a benefit to be granted to the user from a plurality of benefits based on the selection identification information received in the reception step.
The game program according to claim 1. The bonus selection step is a step of selecting a bonus related to an in-game character included in the video content.
The game program according to claim 1. The video content includes events related to a plurality of in-game characters;
the receiving step is a step of receiving at least one selected identification information selected by the user from among a plurality of identification information included in the video content;
the benefit selection step is a step of selecting, based on the selection identification information received in the reception step, a benefit related to at least one in-game character among a plurality of in-game characters included in the video content, as a benefit to be granted to the user;
The game program according to claim 3. the receiving step is a step of receiving at least one selected identification information selected by the user from a plurality of identification information items associated with each of a plurality of in-game characters included in the video content and presented to the user,
The benefit selection step is a step of selecting, based on the selection identification information received in the reception step, a benefit related to an in-game character associated with the selected selection identification information as a benefit to be granted to the user.
The game program according to claim 1. The first time period is a real-time viewing time period of the video content,
The second period is a period other than a real-time viewing period of the video content.
6. The game program according to claim 1. A game program to be executed by a computer having a processor and a storage unit,
a receiving step of receiving, from a user, identification information corresponding to video content to be distributed to the user;
a benefit selection step of selecting a benefit to be granted to the user from a plurality of benefits;
a benefit granting step of granting the benefit selected in the benefit selection step to the user;
Run the command,
The benefit selection step includes:
When the identification information is received during a real-time viewing period of the video content in the receiving step, a first benefit is selected based on the identification information;
When the identification information is received during a period other than a real-time viewing period of the video content in the receiving step, a second benefit not based on the identification information is selected.
The steps are:
Game program. the receiving step is a step of receiving, from the user, identification information based on an identification code that is included in the video content and visually presented to the user;
8. The game program according to claim 1. The first benefit is a benefit having a more advantageous effect than the second benefit.
8. The game program according to claim 1. An information processing device including a processor and a storage unit,
A game program according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and 7 is executed by the processor.
Information processing device. An information processing system including an information processing device having a processor and a storage unit,
A game program according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and 7 is executed by the processor.
Information processing system. An information processing method executed by a computer including a processor and a storage unit,
A game program according to any one of claims 1 to 5 and 7 is executed by the processor.
Information processing methods.