JP7317326B2 - Information processing system, information processing method and computer program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing system, an information processing method, and a computer program.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a moving picture distribution system that generates animation of a character object based on the motion of an actor and distributes a moving picture including the animation of the character object (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

In this type of moving image delivery system, a system has been proposed in which an arbitrary object is displayed in a moving image by a viewing user's operation. The object displayed in the moving image by the viewing user is, for example, a gift object.

JP 2015-184689 A

In the moving image distribution system as described above, basically, a common gift is displayed for all viewing users, although selection is possible depending on the number of coins or points owned by the viewing user.

The number of giftings by viewing users leads to an increase in motivation of distribution users for distribution, and how to increase the motivation of such viewing users for gifting is a problem in this technical field.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide technical improvements that solve or mitigate at least some of the problems in the prior art discussed above. One of the more specific objects of the present invention is to provide an information processing system, an information processing method, and a computer program that can increase the motivation of viewing users for gifting.

The information processing system of the present invention includes one or more computer processors, and the one or more computer processors include character objects generated based on the movement of the broadcast user by executing computer-readable instructions. A moving image is distributed to each client device of a plurality of viewing users, a predetermined object is displayed in the moving image in response to a request from the viewing user, and the predetermined object is selected from the list of gifts displayed on the client device. and the gifts include a first gift and a second gift associated with a specific event, the second gift being associated with a specific event to the delivery user. , and that the second gift is displayed in the list of gifts when the condition that the time limit set for the second gift is valid is satisfied.

The gift further includes a third gift associated with a predetermined event, wherein the third gift is associated with at least one predetermined event including a specific event for the broadcast user; A third gift can appear in the list of gifts if it satisfies the condition that the expiration date set for the gift is valid.

The second gift may differ, at least in part, depending on the type of particular event.

The second gift may be displayed distinguishably from other gifts in the list of gifts.

The specific event further includes a plurality of team events held in parallel, the gift further includes a fourth gift associated with the team event, the fourth gift being associated with the delivery user with the team event. and the expiration date set for the fourth gift is valid, it can be displayed in the gift list.

The one or more computer processors further aggregate, for each video, the number of second gifts requested to be displayed by viewing users during the period of a particular event, and send the gifts to each team for the team event based on the aggregation results. Predetermined rewards can be given.

Gifts in the list of gifts can be displayed in order according to the priority associated with the gift.

Certain events associated with the broadcasting user may be identifiably displayed in the animation.

If a viewing user and a broadcasting user are associated with the same particular event, a beneficial effect may occur for at least one of the viewing user and the broadcasting user.

If a viewing user and a broadcasting user are associated with the same team event, a beneficial effect may occur for at least one of the viewing user and the broadcasting user.

The information processing method of the present invention comprises the steps of causing one or more computer processors to distribute a moving image including a character object generated based on the movement of a distribution user to the client devices of each of a plurality of viewing users; and a step of displaying a predetermined object in the moving image in response to a request from the client device, and the predetermined object is selected by the viewing user from the list of gifts displayed on the client device and requested to be displayed. includes a first gift and a second gift associated with a specific event, where the second gift indicates that a specific event is associated with the broadcast user and is set to the second gift It is characterized by being displayed in the list of gifts when the condition that the specified time limit is valid is satisfied.

A computer program of the present invention has a function of causing one or a plurality of computer processors to distribute a moving image including a character object generated based on the movement of a distribution user to each client device of a plurality of viewing users; and a function of displaying a predetermined object in the moving image in response to the request of , and the predetermined object is selected by the viewing user from the list of gifts displayed on the client device and requested to be displayed. , a first gift and a second gift associated with a specific event, wherein the second gift indicates that a specific event is associated with the broadcast user, and is set to the second gift It is characterized in that it is displayed in the list of gifts when the condition that the time limit is valid is met.

According to the present invention, technical improvements can be provided that solve or alleviate at least some of the problems of the prior art discussed above.

Specifically, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide an information processing system, an information processing method, and a computer program that can increase the willingness of a viewing user to gift.

1 is a system configuration diagram showing an example of an information processing system of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram showing an example of an information processing system with which an information processing system of the present invention can cooperate; FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of an information processing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a functional configuration of an information processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing an image of a top screen displayed on a viewing/distribution user terminal; FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing an image of a distribution screen displayed on a viewing user terminal; FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing an image of a gift list screen displayed on a viewing user terminal; 4 is a data configuration diagram showing an image of the data configuration of a gift management table; FIG. 4 is a data configuration diagram showing an image of the data configuration of a user management table; FIG. It is an image figure which shows the image of a structure of a gift. 4 is a data configuration diagram showing an image of the data configuration of an event management table; FIG. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing an image of a gift list screen displayed on a viewing user terminal; It is an image figure which shows the image of a structure of a gift. 4 is a configuration diagram showing another example of the functional configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention; FIG. FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram showing an image of a distribution screen displayed on a viewing user terminal; It is a flow diagram showing an example of the flow of the information processing method according to the embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a circuit configuration diagram showing an example of a circuit for realizing the functional configuration of a computer program according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a first embodiment of a video delivery system; FIG. FIG. 4 shows the configuration of data stored in the server of the same embodiment, where (a) is user management information, (b) is possession list information, (c) is gift object information, and (d) is event information. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the user device and the user in the physical space in the same embodiment; FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram for explaining events in the same embodiment; FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an event participation screen displayed on the user device according to the embodiment; The figure which shows an example of the moving image screen displayed on the user device of the same embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the moving image distribution list displayed on the user device of the same embodiment. Screens displayed on the user device of the same embodiment, wherein (a) is a screen on which a moving image is displayed, (b) is a viewing screen displayed when a gift button is operated, and (c) is a gift object. shows a viewing screen on which is displayed. The figure which shows an example of the screen of the moving image after the event in the same embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing a procedure for accumulating points based on gift objects in the event of the same embodiment; 4 is a flowchart showing a procedure for determining rankings based on different evaluation axes in the event of the same embodiment; The figure which shows an example of the moving image screen displayed during the event in 2nd Embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing a procedure for giving a common wearable object during an event in the same embodiment; The figure which shows an example of the viewing screen displayed on the user apparatus of a modification.

First, the outline of the information processing system of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

An information processing system of the present invention is, for example, a moving image distribution system for distributing moving images including animation of character objects generated based on movements of distribution users, and includes one or more computer processors.

<System configuration>
As shown in FIG. 1 as an example, an information processing system 1000 of the present invention includes one or more viewing user terminals 1200, and a video distribution studio or the like connected to these viewing user terminals 1200 via a network 1300. A distributed information processing device (support computer) 1400 can be included.

Further, the information processing device 1400 may be connected to a server device 1500 (not shown) via the Internet, and the server device 1500 may perform part of the processing to be performed by the information processing device 1400, which will be described later. .

In this specification, such distribution by the information processing system 1000 is referred to as studio distribution.

In studio distribution, the movement of the whole body of the distribution user (actor) shall be captured by the camera installed in the studio with the marker attached to the distribution user, and shall be reflected in the character in real time using known motion capture technology. .

Also, the information processing system 1000 of the present invention can cooperate with another information processing system 1010 shown as an example in FIG. The information processing system 1010 shown in FIG. 2 includes a distribution user terminal 1020, one or more viewing user terminals 1030, and an information processing device (server equipment) 1050.

In the above example, the distribution user terminal 1020 can be an information processing terminal such as a smart phone. In this specification, such distribution by the video distribution system 1010 is referred to as mobile distribution.

In mobile distribution, the movement of the distribution user's face is captured by the camera of the distribution user's information processing terminal, and is reflected in the character's face in real time using known face tracking technology.

The moving images generated by the information processing system 1000 and the information processing system 1010 can be distributed to viewing users from one moving image distribution platform, for example.

Note that there is no particular distinction between a distribution user and a viewing user in mobile distribution, a viewing user can perform mobile distribution at any time, and a distribution user can become a viewing user when viewing videos of other distribution users.

Also, in any distribution, the processing of generating animation by reflecting the motion on the character and the processing of displaying a gift, which will be described later, are shared by the distribution user terminal, the viewing user terminal, the information processing device, and other devices. may be broken.

Specifically, the distribution user's face motion data and voice data are transmitted from the distribution user terminal to the terminal or device that generates the animation of the character object. Body motion may be transmitted in addition to face motion.

In the following description, it is assumed that the processing for generating animation is performed by the information processing device, but the processing is not limited to this.

Also, in the following description, the information processing system of the present invention is described as having the system configuration shown in FIG. 1, but it may have the system configuration shown in FIG.

<Hardware configuration>
Here, the hardware configuration of the information processing device 1400 included in the information processing system 1000 will be described using FIG. Information processing terminal 1400 includes processor 1401 , memory 1402 , storage 1403 , input/output interface (input/output I/F) 1404 , and communication interface (communication I/F) 1405 . Each component is interconnected via a bus B. FIG.

The information processing apparatus 1400 can implement the functions and methods described in this embodiment through cooperation of the processor 1401, memory 1402, storage 1403, input/output I/F 1404, and communication I/F 1405. can.

Processor 1401 executes functions and/or methods implemented by codes or instructions contained in programs stored in storage 1403 . The processor 1401 is, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), MPU (Micro Processing Unit), GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), microprocessor, processor core, multiprocessor, ASIC (Application- Specific Integrated Circuit), FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), etc., implemented by logic circuits (hardware) and dedicated circuits formed in integrated circuits (IC (Integrated Circuit) chip, LSI (Large Scale Integration)), etc. Each process disclosed in the form may be implemented. Also, these circuits may be implemented by one or more integrated circuits, and multiple processes shown in each embodiment may be implemented by one integrated circuit. LSIs are also called VLSIs, super LSIs, ultra LSIs, etc., depending on the degree of integration.

Memory 1402 temporarily stores programs loaded from storage 1403 and provides a work area for processor 1401 . The memory 1402 also temporarily stores various data generated while the processor 1401 is executing the program. The memory 1402 includes, for example, RAM (Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), and the like.

The storage 1403 stores programs. The storage 1403 includes, for example, a HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), flash memory, and the like.

The communication I/F 1405 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, communication software, or a combination thereof, and transmits and receives various data via the network 1600 . The communication may be performed by wire or wirelessly, and any communication protocol may be used as long as mutual communication can be performed. Communication I/F 1405 communicates with other information processing apparatuses via network 1600 . A communication I/F 1405 transmits various data to other information processing apparatuses according to instructions from the processor 1401 . Also, the communication I/F 1405 receives various data transmitted from other information processing apparatuses and transmits the data to the processor 1401 .

The input/output I/F 1404 includes an input device for inputting various operations to the information processing device 1400 and an output device for outputting processing results processed by the information processing device 1400 . The input/output I/F 1404 may be integrated with an input device and an output device, or may be separated into an input device and an output device.

The input device is realized by any or a combination of all kinds of devices that can receive input from the user and transmit information related to the input to the processor 1401 . The input device includes, for example, hardware keys such as a touch panel, a touch display, and a keyboard, a pointing device such as a mouse, a camera (operation input via images), and a microphone (operation input by voice).

The output device outputs the processing result processed by the processor 1401 . The output device includes, for example, a touch panel, a speaker, and the like. Note that the information processing device 1500, the information processing device 1050, the distribution user terminal 1200, and the viewing user terminal 1300 can also be configured with the same hardware configuration as in FIG. 3, except for special cases.

<Functional configuration>
The one or more computer processors (the information processing device 1400 in this example) include a distribution unit 1410 and a display unit 1420, as shown in FIG.

The distribution unit 1410 distributes a moving image including a character object generated based on the movement of the distribution user to each client device (viewing user terminal) of a plurality of viewing users.

As an example, the distribution unit 1410 can live-distribute videos via the video distribution platforms described above.

FIG. 5 shows a top screen 300 displayed on the information processing terminal of the viewing user who has accessed the video distribution platform.

As shown in FIG. 5, the viewing user selects one distribution channel from among one or more distribution channels 310 displayed in a list on the top screen 300 to view the video reproduced on the one distribution channel. can do.

Alternatively, the viewing user can view the video played on the specific distribution channel by accessing the fixed link of the specific distribution channel. Such a fixed link can be obtained from a notification from a distribution user who is following, a notification of sharing sent from another user, or the like.

Note that, as shown in FIG. 5, the top screen 300 may display a display field 320 for notifications such as campaigns and events. The display field 320 of this notice can be switched to another notice by a slide operation.

Further, in the video distribution platform, a list of distribution channels currently being distributed and a list of distribution channels scheduled to be distributed can be displayed separately by tabs. As an example, FIG. 5 shows a distribution channel list during distribution.

The viewing user can view the moving image by selecting one distribution channel on the top screen 300, but can also become a distributing user who distributes the moving image himself by selecting the distribution button 330.

FIG. 6 is an example showing a screen 400 of a distributed moving image displayed on the viewing user's terminal. A viewing user can post a comment by entering text in the comment posting field 420 and pressing a send button 421 . Also, the viewing user presses the gift button 430 to display a list of gifts, and can throw a gift designated by selection. Also, the viewing user can post an evaluation by pressing the like button 440 . Note that pressing a button includes selecting a button displayed on the screen by tapping or the like.

In addition, a follow button 410 for the viewing user to follow the distribution user is displayed on the screen of the video distributed by the distribution user that the viewing user has not yet followed. This follow button 410 functions as an unfollow button on the screen of the video distributed by the distribution user already followed by the viewing user.

Note that this "follow-up" may be performed from a viewing user to a viewing user, from a distribution user to a viewing user, or from a distribution user to a distribution user. However, following shall be managed as a one-way association, and a reverse association shall be managed separately as a follower.

In addition, regarding video sharing, the viewing user can confirm a list of SNSs that can be shared by pressing the share button 470, and can send a fixed link to the specified location of the SNS specified by selection.

In addition, regarding the still image, the viewing user can save the still image of the screen by pressing the screenshot button 480 . Also, by pressing the screenshot button 480, a list of SNSs with which the still image can be shared is displayed, and the viewing user can transmit the still image to the designated location of the SNS designated by selection.

Also, by pressing a collaboration button 485, a request for collaboration distribution can be made to the distribution user. Details of collaboration delivery will be described later.

Also, the viewing end request can be transmitted by pressing the viewing end button 490 shown in FIG.

Then, display unit 1420 displays a predetermined object in the moving image in response to a request from the viewing user.

As an example, it is assumed that the viewing user selects a predetermined object from the list of gifts displayed on the client device by pressing the gift button 430 and makes a display request.

FIG. 7 shows an example of a screen 500 showing a list of gifts displayed on the client device. As shown in FIG. 7, gifts can be classified and displayed according to categories (free gifts, paid gifts, accessories, support goods, appeals, variety, etc.).

Here, a paid gift is a gift that can be purchased by the viewing user by consuming my coins purchased, and a free gift is a gift that the viewing user can obtain without consuming or consuming my points obtained free of charge. .

FIG. 8 shows a data table showing information managed in association with gifts. As an example shown in FIG. 8, for each gift, a gift ID, a gift name and an expiration date are associated with each other.

For the expiration date, the date on which display on the screen 500 showing the list of gifts will start and the date on which the display will end can be set.

The expiration date may be set automatically according to the season or event, or may be input by the administrator.

Also, setting the expiration date may be used to change the display/non-display of the gift list for operational reasons.

And in the present invention, gifts include first gifts and second gifts associated with a particular event.

Here, the first gift can be a regular gift that is regularly included in the list regardless of the season or event. The expiration date of this first gift can be set to 100 years from the start date of provision of the video distribution/viewing service realized by the present invention. Alternatively, it may be set so that the display is not terminated because the expiration date is not set.

The second gift is an event-specific gift that is temporarily included in the list according to the event being held. The expiry date of this second gift may match or differ from the duration of the corresponding specific event, but shall at least partially overlap with the duration of the specific event.

The event referred to here can be an event that is held corresponding to a season, an event, or the like in the real world.

For example, events include those corresponding to real world seasons such as spring event, summer event, autumn event, and winter event, as well as events corresponding to real world events such as Halloween event, Christmas event, and New Year event. shall be

The viewing user and/or the distribution user can participate in the event by applying for participation in the event. Specifically, the terminal screen of the viewing user and/or the broadcasting user transitions to the event participation application page by selecting the display field 320 displayed on the top screen 300 shown in FIG. Participation in the event is completed by applying for participation in the event.

FIG. 9 shows a data table showing information managed in association with user IDs. As shown in FIG. 9, in addition to the user name, the user ID is stored in association with the event in which the user participates.

Then, the second gift is displayed in the list of gifts if it satisfies the conditions that the delivery user is associated with a specific event and that the time limit set for the second gift is valid. shall be

According to the above configuration, it is possible to provide a technical improvement that solves or alleviates at least part of the problems of the prior art described above.

That is, by imposing a condition that the distribution user participates in the event for the display of the second gift to the viewing user, the distribution user is motivated to participate in the event, and the distribution user participates in the viewing user. By making it possible to select a gift according to the event to be held, it is possible to improve the willingness of gifting.

Gifts may also include a third gift associated with a given event.

When the third gift satisfies the conditions that the distribution user is associated with at least one predetermined event including a specific event, and that the period set for the third gift is valid Can appear in the gift list.

The third gift, unlike the event-only gift described above, is not limited to a specific event, and can be an event stationary gift that is displayed if any event, including a specific event, is associated with the broadcast user. . The expiration date of this third gift can be set to 100 years from the start date of provision of the video distribution/viewing service realized by the present invention. Alternatively, it may be defined so that the display is not terminated when the expiration date is not set. Also, it may correspond to the expiration date of the event.

FIG. 10 is an image diagram for explaining a stationary gift (first gift), an event-specific gift (second gift), and an event stationary gift (third gift).

As shown in FIG. 10, it is assumed that different events A, B, and C are held on the video distribution platform realized by the present invention. The holding periods of these events may partially or entirely overlap, or may not overlap.

Regular gifts are always included in the list of gifts displayed to the viewing user regardless of whether or not they can participate in the event. In this list, if the broadcast user participates in event A, the event A exclusive gift is displayed. If the broadcast user participates in event B, the event B exclusive gift is displayed. If so, Event C exclusive gifts are included. At least a part of the event A-only gift, the event B-only gift, and the event C-only gift can be changed according to the type of the event. The regular event gift is included in the list when the distribution user participates in the event regardless of the event type.

FIG. 11 shows a data table showing information managed in association with event IDs. As shown in FIG. 11, the event ID stores an event name, an event period, an event-specific gift ID, and an event regular gift ID in association with each other.

In this way, it becomes possible to select a wide variety of gifts according to the event in which the distribution user participates, thereby making it possible to further increase the willingness of the viewing user to gift.

Also, as noted above, the second gift may vary, at least in part, depending on the type of particular event.

According to the above configuration, different gifts can be selected according to the event in which the distribution user participates, so that the viewing user's motivation for gifting can be further enhanced.

The second gift may be displayed in the list of gifts so that it can be distinguished from other gifts.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the icon of the second gift displayed in the list of gifts is displayed with characters distinguishable from other gifts, for example, characters such as "dedicated". be able to. Alternatively, a second tab dedicated to gifts, such as "exclusive", may be provided to separate display locations.

According to the above configuration, it becomes easier for the viewing user to recognize that it is the second gift, and it is possible to further increase the willingness of the gifting.

Also, as noted above, the particular event may further include multiple team events held in parallel, and the gift may further include a fourth gift associated with the team event. Details of the team event will be described later.

Then, the fourth gift is displayed in the list of gifts if it satisfies the conditions that the delivery user is associated with a team event and that the time limit set for the fourth gift is valid. be able to.

FIG. 13 is an image diagram for explaining a regular gift (first gift), an event-specific gift (second gift), an event regular gift (third gift), and a team-specific gift (fourth gift). be.

As shown in FIG. 13, it is assumed that team events a, b, and c are held as event D in the video distribution platform realized by the present invention. The duration of these events shall all overlap.

As described above, the stationary gift is always included in the list of gifts displayed to the viewing user regardless of whether or not the viewer can participate in the event. Also, this list includes event D exclusive gifts since the distribution user is participating in event D. The regular event gift is included in the list when the distribution user participates in the event regardless of the event type. In addition, in this list, if the broadcast user participates in the event a, the team a exclusive gift, if the broadcast user participates in the team b, the team b exclusive gift, and if the broadcast user participates in the team Team c exclusive gifts are included when participating in c.

According to the above configuration, different gifts can be selected according to the team in which the distribution user participates, thereby making it possible to further increase the motivation of the viewing user for gifting.

Although the team event is included in the event, the team event itself may be held as an event. In this case, instead of the event-specific gift shown in FIG. 13, the team-specific gift is displayed.

In addition, one or more computer processors of the present invention can further comprise a tallying unit 1430 and a granting unit 1440, as shown in FIG.

The tallying unit 1430 tallies, for each video, the number of second gifts requested to be displayed by the viewing user during the period of the specific event.

The granting unit 1440 grants a predetermined reward to each team related to the team event based on the result of counting.

Note that the tallying unit 1430 may also calculate cumulative points, which will be described later. At this time, the granting unit 1440 may grant a reward based on the ranking based on the accumulated points or the acquired points described later.

Also, the gifts in the list of gifts can be displayed in order according to the priority associated with the gift.

The priority can be set, for example, in the order of event-specific gift (second gift), event regular gift (third gift), and regular gift (first gift).

According to the above configuration, it becomes easier for the viewing user to recognize the gift with the higher priority, and it is possible to make the appropriate gifting more easily.

The animation may also identifiably display a particular event associated with the broadcast user.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, icons 495 of events in which the user participates are displayed on the distribution screen. Also, the order in the event may be displayed together. The details of such ranking will be described later.

According to the above configuration, it becomes easier for the viewing user to recognize whether or not he/she is participating in the event of the distribution user, and it is possible to further increase the willingness of the gifting.

In addition, when a viewing user and a broadcasting user are associated with the same specific event, at least one of the viewing user and the broadcasting user may have an advantageous effect.

Advantageous effects include display of special gifts, discounts on gift prices, etc. on the viewing user side, and addition of gift value on the distribution user side, but are not limited to these. effect can be produced.

According to the above configuration, the viewing user can increase the willingness to view the moving image of the distribution user who participates in the same event.

Also, when a viewing user and a distribution user are associated with the same team event, an advantageous effect may be produced for at least one of the viewing user and the distribution user.

Advantageous effects include the display of special gifts and discounts on gift prices for viewing users, and the addition of gift value to distribution users, but are not limited to these. can produce an effect.

According to the above configuration, the viewing user can increase the willingness to view the moving image of the distribution user who participates in the same team event.

In the above embodiment, the second gift satisfies the conditions that the delivery user is associated with a specific event and that the time limit set for the second gift is valid. Although an example of being displayed in the list has been described, as another embodiment, the second gift may be displayed in the gift list when the distribution user satisfies the condition of being ranked high in a specific event. .

The second gift in this case is called an event privilege gift, and is a gift that the viewing user can throw only within the distribution frame of the distribution user who ranked high in the ranking in a specific event.

Specifically, an event privilege gift satisfies the conditions of a distribution user being associated with a specific event and being ranked within a predetermined range in the ranking of the specific event. can be displayed in Such a predetermined range can be, for example, 1st to 5th, but is not limited to this.

Also, an expiration date can be set for such event reward gifts. As an example, the validity period can be set to a predetermined period after the event ends (after the ranking is tallied).

As the event privilege gift, one gift may be prepared for each event and/or each order of the event, or a plurality of gifts associated with each other may be prepared for each event and/or each order of the event. good too. For example, event privilege gifts may be prepared as three tower-shaped cakes, the lower, middle, and upper tiers. Alternatively, a sash with a different color for each event ranking may be prepared as an attachment gift.

According to the above configuration, distribution users are motivated to participate in events and to rank high, and viewing users can select gifts according to the events they participate in and rankings. By doing so, it is possible to improve the motivation for gifting.

Next, an embodiment of the information processing method of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
The information processing method of the present invention causes one or more computer processors to execute a distribution step S1100 and a display step S1200.

A distributing step S1100 distributes a moving image including a character object generated based on the movement of the distributing user to the client devices of each of the plurality of viewing users.

A display step S1200 causes a predetermined object to be displayed in the moving image in response to a request from the viewing user.

Here, the predetermined object is selected by the viewing user from the list of gifts displayed on the client device and requested to be displayed. (S1110)

The gifts include a first gift and a second gift associated with a specific event, where the second gift indicates that the broadcast user is associated with a specific event and is set to the second gift. It is displayed in the list of gifts when the specified period satisfies the condition that it is valid (S1120, S1130). The order of S1120 and S1130 is not particularly limited.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to provide a technical improvement that solves or alleviates at least part of the problems of the prior art described above.

That is, by imposing a condition that the distribution user participates in the event for the display of the second gift to the viewing user, the distribution user is motivated to participate in the event, and the distribution user participates in the viewing user. By making it possible to select a gift according to the event to be held, it is possible to improve the willingness of gifting.

Next, an embodiment of the computer program of the present invention will be described.
A computer program of the present invention has a function of causing one or more computer processors to distribute a moving image including a character object generated based on the movement of a distribution user to each client device of a plurality of viewing users; and a function of displaying a predetermined object in a moving image in response to a request.

The predetermined object is selected by the viewing user from a list of gifts displayed on the client device and requested to be displayed, the gifts include a first gift and a second gift associated with a specific event; The second gift is displayed in the list of gifts if it satisfies the conditions that the broadcast user is associated with a specific event and that the time limit set for the second gift is valid.

The above functions can be realized by the distribution circuit 1410 and the display circuit 1420 shown in FIG. Distribution circuit 1410 and display circuit 1420 are realized by distribution unit 1410 and display unit 1420 described above, respectively. The details of each part are as described above.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to provide a technical improvement that solves or alleviates at least part of the problems of the prior art described above.

That is, by imposing a condition that the distribution user participates in the event for the display of the second gift to the viewing user, the distribution user is motivated to participate in the event, and the distribution user participates in the viewing user. By making it possible to select a gift according to the event to be held, it is possible to improve the willingness of gifting.

Next, the details of the event described above will be described. It should be noted that the following is provided as an example and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The present invention can be embodied in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and equivalents thereof.

In the information distribution system as described above, a distribution user who distributes a moving image can also be a viewing user who views another distribution user's moving image. If exchanges between delivery users become more active, it is expected that this will lead to more active exchanges throughout the video distribution system. By activating exchanges in the entire moving image distribution system, it is possible to increase the viewing time of moving images, the number of viewing users, and the number of viewing times.

An embodiment of a video distribution system will be described below with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 18 , the video distribution system 11 includes multiple user devices 12 and a server 13 . The moving picture distribution system 11 is a system in which a user uses a user device 12 to distribute a moving picture including an avatar object corresponding to the user to the user devices 12 used by other users via the server 13 . A moving image application program for viewing and distributing moving images is installed in the user device 12 . Hereinafter, a user who distributes a video is called a "distribution user", a user who views a video distributed by the distribution user is called a "viewing user", and when they are not distinguished, they are simply called a "user". A distribution user can also be a viewing user who views a video distributed by another distribution user when the distribution user himself/herself does not distribute a video. Note that the user device 12 corresponds to a distribution device and a viewing device.

(user device)
The user device 12 is a smart phone (multifunctional phone terminal), a tablet terminal, a personal computer, a console game machine, a wearable computer such as a head-mounted display, and an information processing device other than these devices capable of reproducing moving images.

The user device 12 includes a computer processor 20 , memory 21 , storage 22 (storage medium), and communication interface (I/F) 23 . The computer processor 20 is an arithmetic device that loads an operating system and other programs into the memory 21 from the storage 22 or other storage and executes instructions retrieved from the memory 21 . The computer processor 20 is one or more arithmetic circuits such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), GPU (Graphic Processing Unit), NPU (Neural network Processing Unit). The communication I/F 23 can transmit and receive data to and from the server 13 and other user devices 12 via the network 14 . The network 14 includes various networks such as a local area network and the Internet. Communication I/F 23 is implemented as hardware, software, or a combination thereof.

The memory 21 is a main storage device (recording medium) directly readable and writable by the computer processor 20, and is composed of a semiconductor memory or the like. The storage 22 is an auxiliary storage device (recording medium), such as a magnetic disk, an optical disk, or a semiconductor memory. The storage 22 can also be used by combining multiple storages. The storage 22 stores a video application program 22A, avatar data 22B for drawing an avatar object, and other information for executing the video application program 22A. The moving image application program 22A includes a moving image distribution program and a moving image viewing program, and switches between a distribution mode in which the user himself/herself distributes a moving image and a viewing mode in which the user views a moving image distributed by another distribution user according to a user's instruction. be done. Avatar data 22B is three-dimensional model data for generating a three-dimensional animation. The user device 12 acquires the avatar data 22B from the server 13 at a predetermined timing. For example, the avatar data 22B includes skeletal data and mesh data for rendering an avatar object following the skeletal data. The avatar data 22B is model data capable of moving at least the head, eyes, mouth, hair, and the like.

The user device 12 also includes a sensor unit 24 , a speaker 25 , a microphone 26 , an operation section 27 and a display 28 . At least one of the sensor unit 24, the speaker 25, the microphone 26, the operation unit 27, and the display 28 may be provided as the same device as the computer processor 20, or may be provided separately. The sensor unit 24 corresponds to the detection section, and the display 28 corresponds to the display section.

The sensor unit 24 is a sensor group that detects changes in the user's facial expression (including blinking, opening and closing of the mouth, etc.), head movements, and changes in the user's relative position to the sensor unit 24 . For example, the sensor unit 24 includes an infrared camera that detects an infrared ray reflected from the user's face, an infrared camera that emits infrared rays toward the user, a camera that captures the user's face, and image processing of the data captured by the camera. and at least one of an image processing unit. Alternatively, the sensor unit 24 may be a sensor other than this, or may be further combined with sensors other than the above sensors such as an acceleration sensor and a gyro sensor.

The speaker 25 converts the audio data into audio and outputs it. The microphone 26 receives voice uttered by the user and converts it into voice data. The operation unit 27 includes a touch panel integrated with the display 28, operation buttons, a keyboard, a mouse, a controller, etc. provided on the housing of the user device 12 or the like. The display 28 outputs various images according to output instructions from the computer processor 20 .

The computer processor 20 functions as an application management section 20A, a motion data generation section 20B, and a display control section 20C by executing a video application program 22A stored in the storage 22. FIG. The application management unit 20A manages moving image application programs. The application management section 20A receives a request from the operation section 27 or a request from the server 13, and outputs the request to the motion data generation section 20B or the display control section 20C according to the content of the request. The application management unit 20A also transmits requests from the motion data generation unit 20B and the display control unit 20C to the server 13 and records various data received from the server 13 in the storage 22 . The application management unit 20A corresponds to the transmission unit and the display request transmission unit, the motion data generation unit 20B corresponds to the motion detection unit, and the display control unit 20C corresponds to the object display unit, the list display unit, and the reward display unit. corresponds to

The motion data generator 20</b>B acquires from the sensor unit 24 detection data of the user's facial expression, head movement, and the relative position of the user with respect to the sensor unit 24 . Also, the motion data generator 20B applies the acquired detection data to the avatar data 22B to generate motion data.

In the distribution mode, the display control unit 20C displays the data received from the server 13 while displaying the avatar object to which the detected data is applied. In the distribution mode, the display control unit 20C may combine the moving image data generated by itself and the data received from the server 13 to output the moving image to the display 28, or send the entire data for displaying the moving image to the server 13. may be received from and output to the display 28 . In addition, the display control unit 20C reads image data stored in the storage 22 and displays various screens on the display 28 in response to a request from the application management unit 20A when no video is being distributed or viewed. . Such a screen may be displayed when the distribution user edits his/her own avatar object or sets a moving image application program. Furthermore, the display control unit 20C reproduces the moving image using the moving image data received from the server 13 in the viewing mode. The display control unit 20C may reproduce a data file downloaded from the server 13 and stored in the storage 22, or may perform streaming reproduction in which data is received from the server 13 and reproduced.

(server)
Next, the server 13 will be explained. The server 13 is used by a service provider or the like who provides a platform service for distributing moving images. The server 13 has a computer processor 30 , a memory 31 , a storage 32 and a communication I/F 33 . Computer processor 30 is similar in configuration to computer processor 20 of user device 12 . The computer processor 30 may be configured by combining a plurality of arithmetic circuits. Also, the memory 31 , storage 32 , and communication I/F 33 have the same configurations as those of the user device 12 . The server 13 may be composed of a plurality of devices, and the computer processor 30, memory 31, storage 32, and communication I/F 33 may be distributed among these devices.

The storage 32 stores a distribution program 32A. The computer processor 20 functions as a distribution manager 30A, a video generator 30B, and a purchase processor 30C by executing a distribution program 32A. Note that the distribution management unit 30A corresponds to a moving image distribution unit, a group registration unit, a first evaluation unit, a second evaluation unit, a third evaluation unit, a ranking determination unit, and a provision unit.

The distribution management unit 30A stores various data received from the user device 12 in the storage 32, and based on the requests received from the user device 12, outputs requests to the video generation unit 30B and the purchase processing unit 30C. Furthermore, the distribution management unit 30A receives requests from the moving image generation unit 30B and the purchase processing unit 30C and transmits the requests to the user device 12 . Specifically, the distribution management unit 30A transmits a list of videos being distributed in response to a request from the user device 12 . When the distribution management unit 30A receives the identification information of the requested moving image from the user device 12, the distribution management unit 30A distributes the moving image data generated by the moving image generation unit 30B to the user device 12 that made the request. In addition, the distribution management unit 30A distributes the entire video data generated by the video generation unit 30B or a part of the video data, such as the data of a message posted to the video or an object for which a display request is made, to the user device of the distribution user. Deliver to 12. As a result, the broadcast user can see the message or the object requested to be displayed on the screen of the user device 12 .

The moving image generation unit 30B includes a physics calculation engine, and uses the motion data of the avatar object received from the user device 12 used by the distribution user to generate a virtual space moving image including voice and image. In addition, the moving image generation unit 30B receives a request to display an object in the moving image being viewed and a request to display a message from the user device 12 used by the viewing user who views the moving image, and performs processing according to the display request. Objects for which display requests are made are objects displayed in the virtual space, and include gift objects provided by viewing users to distribution users who distribute moving images. A gift object may be an object that can be requested to be displayed without paying a price, or a gift object that can be requested to be displayed by paying a price. Alternatively, the gift object may be paid for when it is displayed in response to a display request.

Furthermore, the moving image generation unit 30B performs processing for displaying the message received from the user device 12 in a moving image. The message includes, in addition to the content of the message, identification information of the viewing user (user's account name, etc.), posted date and time, and the like.

The purchase processing unit 30C performs object purchase processing according to user's operation. Purchasing processes include purchase of coins that can be used in the video application program, purchase of paid objects by paying consideration (medium) such as coins, acquisition of free objects, exchange, sale of objects, It also handles transfers. Note that the free object may be one that does not require payment at all, or may be one that can be exchanged for points that can be obtained by watching moving images. The purchase processing unit 30C stores the purchased object in the server 13 as being owned by the user. Sales of purchasable objects are distributed, for example, to broadcast users and service providers.

Next, various data stored in the storage 32 of the server 13 will be described. The storage 32 stores asset data 32B, user management information 32C, possession list information 32D, gift object information 32E, and event information 32F.

The asset data 32B is data for drawing a virtual space that constitutes a moving image. Specifically, the asset data 32B includes data for drawing the background of the virtual space, audio data such as sound effects, and three-dimensional model data (object model data) for drawing various objects displayed in the moving image. , texture data, etc.

Objects included in the object model data are distinguished according to the usage pattern of the user. Specifically, in addition to objects that can be displayed by broadcast users, gift objects provided by viewing users to broadcast users are included. Gift objects include effect objects, wearing objects, and normal objects. The effect object is an object that affects the impression of the entire viewing screen of the distributed moving image, and is, for example, an object that imitates confetti, an object that imitates fireworks, or the like. A wearable object is an object displayed on the display screen in association with a specific part of the avatar object. Wearable objects are, for example, accessories (hats, glasses, cat ears, etc.), clothes (T-shirts, etc.), costumes, and other objects that can be worn on avatar objects. After being provided by the viewing user, the mounting object is mounted on the avatar object by being selected by the distribution user. A normal object is a gift object other than a wearable object placed as an object in the virtual space, such as a stuffed toy or a bouquet of flowers.

Next, the user management information 32C will be described with reference to FIG. 19(a). User management information 32C is stored for each user. The user management information 32C includes user identification information (user ID), user's video distribution history, video viewing history, and the like. Also, the user management information 32C includes coins and points. A coin is a medium that can be used on a video application program or a platform service that provides it, and is purchased by a user. Coins can be exchanged for objects such as gift objects or other media available in the animation application program. The points include viewing bonus points given to the viewing user by viewing the moving image. It should be noted that media that can be used in a moving image application program or the like and objects that can be placed in the virtual space will be described as "elements" when not distinguished.

The holding list information 32D will be described with reference to FIG. 19(b). The possession list information 32D is stored for each user. The owned list information 32D includes user identification information (user ID) and identification information of owned objects that can be displayed in moving images distributed by the user. Note that the possessed object is, for example, a hat, a T-shirt, a cat ear, or the like. In addition, the possessed list information 32D includes information indicating whether or not the possessed object can be attached to the avatar object, and the attachment site. The wearing part is information indicating which part of the avatar object can be worn when the possessed object is a wearable object. Objects included in the user's owned list information 32D can be used in moving images distributed by the user himself/herself.

The gift object information 32E will be described with reference to FIG. 19(c). Gift object information 32E is stored for each user. The gift object information 32E includes distribution user identification information (user ID), gift object identification information, the number of each gift object, and identification information of the viewing user who provided the gift object.

The event information 32F will be described with reference to FIG. 19(d). The event information 32F is information that records the history of the team competition event held by the video distribution service. The event information 32F includes, for each team, identification information of users belonging to the team, viewing time, delivery days, first accumulated points based on free gift objects, second accumulated points based on paid gift objects, and the like.

The viewing time is the accumulated time during which the videos distributed by the distribution users were viewed during the event period. For example, for the first video distribution during the event period, suppose that "viewing user A" watched for "20 minutes", "viewing user B" watched for "15 minutes", and "viewing user C" watched for "10 minutes". , the viewing time of the moving image in the distribution time is "45 minutes". Also, if the viewing time for the second video distribution during the event period is "100 minutes", "100 minutes" is added to the viewing time ("45 minutes") of the event information 32F, and the viewing time is It becomes "145 minutes". Broadcast users who spend a long time watching their own videos include at least one of viewer users with whom they have interacted in the past, viewer users who are friends, and repeat viewers who watch multiple distributions. Includes broadcast users. That is, regardless of the number of gift objects, such a distribution user is a user to whom related viewing users will view the distribution once the distribution is started.

The number of delivery days indicates the number of days that the delivery user performed delivery during the event period. Broadcast users whose "days of distribution" are long include repeaters and users who can continue to distribute even if they do not have enthusiastic fans who provide many gift objects. In other words, such distribution users are users who have just started distribution.

The first accumulated points are points accumulated when the gift object requested to be displayed in the moving image is a free gift object. Predetermined points may be added to the first accumulated points for each free gift object, or different points may be given according to the type of free gift object. For example, a "star stamp" gift object may be given "1 point", and a "fireworks" gift object may be given "5 points". The second accumulated points are points accumulated according to the value of the paid gift object when the gift object requested to be displayed in the moving image is a paid gift object. For example, the more coins or other media required to obtain the paid gift object, the more points may be awarded to the second accumulated points. Broadcast users with high first cumulative points and high second cumulative points tend to include broadcast users who are enthusiastic fans and have many viewing users.

The positional relationship between the user who distributes the video and the user device 12 will be described with reference to FIG. 20 . It should be noted that the user device 12 used for video distribution and the user device 12 used for video viewing will be specifically described as smartphones. The distribution user 100 faces the user device 12 so that at least his own face is included in the detection range 101 of the sensor unit 24, and executes the video application program. At this time, the distribution user 100 puts the distribution application program into distribution mode. Furthermore, when an operation to start distribution is performed in the distribution mode, motion data is transmitted from the user device 12 to the server 13 . During video distribution, the display 28 of the user device 12 used by the distribution user 100 displays the virtual space video including the avatar object. The viewpoint position of the moving image is the position of the sensor unit 24 . The position of the avatar object changes as the relative distance between the broadcast user 100 and the sensor unit 24 changes. For example, when the distribution user 100 moves in the y direction in FIG. The position is also reflected, and the avatar character moves in the depth direction of the screen.

With reference to FIG. 21, the team competition event held within the video distribution service will be described. Broadcast users 100 participating in the team competition event belong to one of the four teams "A" to "D". The viewing user 102 who views the moving image selects the moving image of the distribution user and views the moving image, as indicated by the arrow in FIG. 21 . Further, the distribution user 100 also becomes a viewing user who views the moving images distributed by the other distribution users 100 and views the moving images of the other distribution users 100 .

In a team-versus-event, four teams are evaluated with three different evaluation axis parameters. Each parameter is a parameter related to viewing time (first evaluation axis) for each team, a parameter related to distribution days (second evaluation axis), and a cumulative point based on gift objects (third evaluation axis). The viewing time parameter is the average viewing time of the event information 32F corresponding to the distribution users belonging to the team. For example, the average viewing time is obtained by summing the viewing time of all broadcast users belonging to a team and dividing the result by the number of broadcast users. When calculating the average viewing time, distribution users whose viewing time in the event information 32F is "less than 1 minute" may be excluded.

The delivery days is the average of the delivery days of the event information 32F corresponding to the delivery users belonging to the team. For example, the average number of delivery days is obtained by summing up the number of delivery days of all delivery users belonging to the team and dividing by the number of delivery users. When calculating the average number of distribution days, distribution users whose number of distribution days in the event information 32F is "less than one day" may be excluded.

The accumulated points are calculated based on the first accumulated points and the second accumulated points of the event information 32F corresponding to the distribution users belonging to the team. For example, the cumulative points are calculated according to a formula such as "first cumulative points+second cumulative points×10".

Since each evaluation axis has a different unit, a ranking is determined for each evaluation axis, and points are given according to the ranking. As an example, for each evaluation axis, the team in 1st place is awarded 40 points, the team in 2nd place is awarded 30 points, the team in 3rd place is awarded 20 points, and the team in 4th place is awarded 10 points. be. Furthermore, the points obtained for each evaluation axis are totaled, and ranking is determined by the number of points. Points given on each evaluation axis correspond to the first value, the second value, and the third value.

Teams with high viewing time parameters and high distribution days parameters are not necessarily distribution users with many fans. Even if the user is a beginner who has just started distributing videos or a user with few repeaters, at least the number of days of distribution should be increased, or the viewing time should be increased by watching videos of distribution users belonging to the same team. can help the team win. Furthermore, with the team competition event as an opportunity, the users belonging to the team are encouraged to watch videos, creating an opportunity to watch videos of new distribution users. On the other hand, teams with high accumulated points include broadcast users who have many fans, or when the number of broadcast users who have fans is relatively large.

Note that the distribution users 100 participating in the team competition event can move from the team to which they belong to another team during the event period. For example, a distribution user 100 belonging to "team A" can quit belonging to "team A" and newly belong to "team B". At that time, during the period when the distribution user 100 belongs to "team A", the "viewing time", " Delivery days", "first accumulated points", and "second accumulated points" are reset. In addition, from the time when distribution user 100 starts belonging to "team B", the "viewing time", "distribution days", "first cumulative points", and "second cumulative points" due to the distribution of videos of that distribution user 100 is newly added to the event information 32F associated with "Team B". In other words, the “viewing time”, “delivery days”, “first cumulative points”, and “second cumulative points” of the delivery user 100 when belonging to “team A” can be carried over to “team B”. Can not.

An example of screen transitions displayed on the user device 12 in the team competition event will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 to 26. FIG.
As shown in FIG. 22 , an event participation screen 115 is displayed on the user device 12 . The event participation screen 115 is displayed by selecting the banner of the team competition event displayed on the screen when the moving image application program is executed. The event participation screen 115 displays selection buttons 115A to 115D for selecting each team. When the user selects one of the selection buttons 115A to 115D, the user device 12 transmits to the server 13 an event participation request including information on participating teams. The server 13 registers user information in the event information 32F based on the received event participation request. Note that the server 13 may set an upper limit on the number of people who can belong to one team. For example, when the number of participants in the team reaches the upper limit, the event participation screen 115 is made undisplayable.

FIG. 23 shows the video screen 110 displayed on the user device 12 of the distribution user. The face of the avatar object 111 changes as the distribution user's expression changes, and the head of the avatar object 111 moves as the distribution user's head moves. Also, the position of the avatar object 111 changes according to changes in the relative distance between the distribution user 100 and the sensor unit 24 . A message 112 posted by the viewing user is displayed on the video screen 110 for a predetermined period. Also displayed on the video screen 110 is a message 112 output by the server 13 according to an event that occurs during video distribution. The server 13 detects an event such as the viewing user starting viewing or requesting the display of a gift object, and displays a message 112 such as "You have entered the room." A message 112 such as "I sent you a gift" is displayed on the video screen 110. Also, the video screen 110 may display the team identification index 122 of the team to which the distribution user belongs. The team identification index 122 is an image with different colors and shapes for each team.

Further, on the moving image screen 110, a distribution switching button 113, an audio switching button 114, and a collaboration distribution button 116 are displayed. When the delivery switching button 113 is selected, it is possible to start or stop the delivery of the moving image. Further, by operating the audio switch button 114, it is possible to switch between audio distribution and audio distribution stop. The collaboration distribution button 116 is for checking the status of collaboration distribution. Collaborative distribution means that a user who is watching a video reflects his own voice on the video being watched. The collaboration distribution button 116 is displayed only when the distribution user permits the collaboration distribution function. When the collaboration delivery button 116 is selected, the identification information of the viewing user whose voice is being reflected, a button for instructing the end of the collaboration delivery, and the like are displayed.

FIG. 24 is a video distribution list screen 120 displayed on the display 28 of the user device 12 during the event period and when the video application is in viewing mode. On the video distribution list screen 120, thumbnail images 121 indicating video channels that are being distributed live are displayed. The thumbnail image 121 displays a team identification index 122 for identifying the team to which the distribution user belongs. The team identification index 122 is not displayed on the thumbnail image 121 corresponding to the video of the distribution user who does not belong to the team. A viewing user identifies a distribution user belonging to a team that the viewing user wants to support by using the team identification index 122 on the video distribution list screen 120, and views the distribution user's video.

FIG. 25 shows a viewing screen 130 displayed on the user device 12 of the viewing user. The viewing screen 130 is displayed by selecting one from the video distribution list.
As shown in FIG. 25( a ), viewing screen 130 includes avatar object 111 , message posting button 131 , gift button 132 , and collaboration delivery button 133 . A team identification index 122 may also be displayed on the viewing screen 130 . A message 112 is displayed on the viewing screen 130 when a message is entered in the input field displayed by selecting the message posting button 131 . The messages 112 include messages posted by the viewing users themselves, messages posted by other viewing users, such as "I entered the room" and "I gave you a bouquet". Contains messages to be posted publicly.

When the collaboration distribution button 133 is selected, the user device 12 of the viewing user transmits a collaboration request to the server 13 . The server 13 transmits the collaboration request to the user device 12 of the distribution user. When the distribution user performs an operation to permit the collaboration request, the server 13 reflects the sound transmitted from the user device 12 of the viewing user in the video.

FIG. 25(b) is the viewing screen 130 displayed when the gift button 132 is selected. A gift list 135 is displayed on the viewing screen 130 . The gift list 135 displays gift objects for each category. Although normal objects 200 are displayed in FIG. 25(b), the gift objects displayed in the gift list 135 include wearable objects and effect objects. When the viewing user selects a gift object and selects the decision button 136, the user device 12 transmits a display request including the identification information of those objects to the server 13, and these objects are displayed in the moving image. At this time, the purchase processing unit 30C of the server 13 subtracts predetermined coins from the coins of the user management information 32C or subtracts predetermined points from the points according to the selected gift object. Further, when the viewing user selects a wearable object, the user device 12 transmits to the server 13 a display request including the identification information of the object. Also, when an object display request is made, a message notifying that the object has been given is displayed in the animation.

FIG. 25(c) is the viewing screen 130 on which the gift object is displayed. On the viewing screen 130, normal objects 200 such as "stuffed rabbit", effect objects 201 such as "fireworks", and wearable objects 202 such as "cat ears" are displayed. The server 13 records the accumulated points in the event information 32F according to the gift object requested by the viewing user.

FIG. 26 is a screen displayed based on the results of the event after the event ends. For example, a common wearable object 202 is given to a distribution user who belongs to a team whose event ranking is "1st". The information of the attached wearable object 202 is registered in the possession list information 32D. This wearable object 202 is, for example, a "T-shirt" and has a common color and shape. On the "T-shirt", for example, the same pattern, the logo of the team, or an image that can identify the team is displayed. An image 202A with which the team can be identified is displayed on the wearable object 202 shown in FIG.

In addition, broadcast users who belong to a team whose event ranking is not "1st" and who have high evaluations on three evaluation axes and users who have high evaluations on one evaluation axis in the team can attach An object 202 is given. For example, within a team, ranks are determined for each of the three evaluation axes, points are given according to the ranks, and the wearable object 202 is given to the top users with the highest total points. Alternatively, the wearable object 202 is given to a user with a large accumulated point based on the display request of the gift object.

In this way, by giving users a common wearable object as a reward at the event, users wearing the same wearable object can perform collaborative distribution, etc., strengthening the sense of solidarity between users and communication between users. can be activated.

Next, operation of the server 13 will be described with reference to FIGS. 27 and 28. FIG.
FIG. 27 shows the procedure of processing for updating accumulated points based on a gift object display request. The distribution management unit 30A determines whether or not a gift object display request has been received from the user device 12 of the viewing user for each video distributed during the event period (step S1). When the delivery management unit 30A determines that the gift object display request has not been received (step S1: NO), it continues to wait for the reception of the display request.

When the delivery management unit 30A determines that the gift object display request has been received (step S1: YES), the distribution management unit 30A determines whether the requested gift object is a free gift that does not require consideration such as coins. (Step S2). When the distribution management unit 30A determines that the gift object requested to be displayed is a free gift (step S2: YES), the distribution management unit 30A adds points corresponding to the predetermined free gift to an event associated with the distribution user who distributes the moving image. It is added to the first accumulated points of the information 32F (step S3). Further, when the distribution management unit 30A determines that the gift object requested to be displayed is a paid gift (step S2: NO), the distribution management unit 30A adds points corresponding to the paid gift to the second accumulated points of the event information 32F (step S4).

The delivery management unit 30A determines whether or not the team competition event has ended (step S5). When the distribution management unit 30A determines that the team competition event has not ended (step S5: NO), it returns to step S1 and repeats the above processing for each video distributed during the event holding period.

With reference to FIG. 28, the procedure of the winning/losing determination process of the team competition event will be described. The delivery management unit 30A acquires viewing time for each team (step S10). Specifically, the distribution management unit 30A acquires the viewing time of users belonging to each team and calculates the average viewing time. In addition, the distribution management unit 30A acquires cumulative points for each team (step S11). At this time, for example, the distribution management unit 30A calculates the cumulative points according to a formula such as “first cumulative points+second cumulative points×10”.

Furthermore, the distribution management unit 30A acquires the number of days of distribution for each team (step S12). Specifically, the number of delivery days of the users belonging to the team is totaled, and the total is divided by the number of users to calculate the average number of delivery days.

Then, the distribution management unit 30A calculates the acquired points for each team based on the viewing time, accumulated points, and distribution days (step S13). Specifically, the distribution management unit 30A determines the ranking based on the viewing time of each team, and gives points according to the ranking. In addition, the distribution management unit 30A determines ranking based on the accumulated points of each team, and gives points according to the ranking. Furthermore, the delivery management unit 30A determines the ranking based on the number of delivery days and gives points according to the ranking. The distribution management unit 30A sums up the points given according to the ranking on each evaluation axis and obtains points for each team.

Next, the distribution management unit 30A determines the ranking based on the acquired points (step S14). Then, the distribution management unit 30A gives a reward based on the ranking (step S15). Specifically, all the users belonging to the first-ranked team are given a common wearable object. In addition, the wearable object is given to the user who ranks high in the team based on the evaluation axis.

Here, "SUMMER Team Battle", which is an example of the team competition event in the present invention, will be described. The "SUMMER team battle" is an event in which the user participates in one of the "test of courage team", "camping team", "fireworks team", and "sea team" and participates in a team battle. Each team will play a team match according to the concept listed in the team name. The reward obtained as a privilege is a wallpaper with a feeling of summer.

Benefits are given to those who belong to the winning team and have an event score of 1000 or more, and to those who are in the top 30 of each team (120 people in total) and have an event score of 1000 or more. The rewards awarded to these persons may be different. For example, wallpaper A is given as a reward to the former, and wallpaper B different from wallpaper A is given to the latter as a reward.

In addition, each team has a team color, which can be represented by avatar parts that can be used by all users, and can be used for event banners and announcement images. In addition, viewers can always check "which team the broadcaster belongs to" and "ranking within the team" from the event icon displayed during the broadcast.

Next, the effects of this embodiment will be described.
(1) Each team to which a distribution user belongs is given points based on a first evaluation axis regarding viewing time and a second evaluation axis regarding distribution status, and is ranked based on these points. For this reason, the viewing time can be increased by viewing videos among distribution users, thereby contributing to the team. In addition, the distribution user can contribute to the team by continuously distributing the video. In this way, in ranking teams, by including an element that depends on cooperation between users and an element that depends on individual efforts of users, the number of fans the distribution user has and regardless of the experience of video distribution, , can improve the ranking of the team. In this way, even a broadcast user who is a beginner or who has few fans can contribute to the ranking of the team, so such a broadcast user can participate in the team competition event without hesitation. Therefore, the entire moving picture distribution system can be activated.

(2) In addition to the first evaluation axis regarding viewing time and the second evaluation axis regarding distribution status, teams are ranked according to the third evaluation axis regarding display requests for gift objects in moving images. For this reason, it is possible to contribute to the ranking of teams by requesting the display of gift objects among distribution users who belong to a team.

(3) Teams are ranked according to each evaluation axis, and points are given to the teams according to the ranking. Therefore, even if the units of the evaluation axis are different, the ranking is determined by taking into account the evaluation on multiple evaluation axes. can do.

(4) Since the same wearable object is given to the distribution users belonging to the team according to the ranking, the sense of solidarity between the distribution users can be strengthened, and the opportunities for the distribution users to view each other's videos can be increased. can.

(5) Since the video distribution list is displayed so that the team to which the distribution user belongs can be identified, the viewing user can easily select the video of the team to support.

The above embodiment can be implemented with the following modifications. The above embodiments and the following modifications can be combined with each other within a technically consistent range.
- In the above embodiment, the team identification index is displayed in the video distribution list (see FIG. 24), but other images may be used. The team identification index may be a frame surrounding the thumbnail image, or may be another image, in addition to the image displayed in the thumbnail image. Alternatively, the team identification index may be a wearable object associated with the avatar object.

As shown in FIG. 29, distribution users who participate in the event are given attachment objects corresponding to their teams, such as "cat ears" and "rabbit ears". The distribution user operates the user device 12 to select the wearing object, apply the wearing object 202 to the avatar object, and display it.

A procedure for displaying the wearable object so that the team can be identified will be described with reference to FIG. 30 . When the distribution user operates the user device 12 to select a team, a mounting object corresponding to the selected team is provided (step S20). The server 13 registers the mounting object corresponding to the team in the holding list information 32D of the distribution user. In the user device 12, the wearable object registered in the possession list information 32D is displayed on the display 28 according to the operation of the distribution user.

The distribution user operates the user device 12 to mount the mounting object for each team on his/her own avatar object (step S21). As a result, when the viewing user starts viewing the moving image, the team to which the distribution user belongs can be identified by confirming the wearable object worn by the distribution user. It should be noted that the wearable object may be automatically applied to the avatar object of the broadcast user when the team is selected by the broadcast user. Note that the wearing object corresponding to the team may be an object included in the possession list information 32</b>D when the video application was installed on the user device 12 . Also, broadcast users who participate in the event do not necessarily have to wear wearable objects corresponding to their teams.

- As shown in FIG. 31, in collaboration distribution, an avatar object 111B corresponding to the distribution user who requested the collaboration distribution may be displayed on the same screen as the avatar object 111A corresponding to the distribution user who permitted the request. . At this time, avatar objects 111A and 111B wearing the same wearing object may be displayed. According to this, since the appearance is improved compared to other collaboration-delivered videos, it is expected that at least one of the viewing time, the number of viewing users, and the number of views will improve.

- In the above embodiment, the motion data is data obtained by applying the detection data of the sensor unit 24 to the avatar object. Alternatively, the motion data may be data detected by the sensor unit 24, or data obtained by converting the detected data into a format applicable to the avatar object according to a predetermined format.

- In the above-described embodiment, the evaluation of each team is determined by determining the victory or defeat of four teams in the team competition event. Also, the evaluation of each team is not limited to winning or losing.

- In the above embodiment, the reward for the team competition event is the wearable object. Instead of or in addition to this, each element of the video distribution service such as gift objects, media such as gems, coins, points, etc., gacha tickets that can be drawn for rewards, the right to participate in events in the real world, etc. may be given to distribution users who belonged to At events where you can appear with event appearance rights, you can distribute a video that expresses the appearance of participating in the event with an avatar object or the like. Also, titles, ranks, etc. that can be used in the video distribution service may be given to the distribution users who belonged to the winning team.

- In the above embodiment, the mounting object is mounted on the avatar object by being selected by the distribution user. Alternatively, the avatar object may be worn for a predetermined period of time in the order in which the viewing user provided the wearable object.

- In the above-described embodiment, the user device 12 is assumed to have a moving image application program installed therein for viewing and distributing moving images. Alternatively, the application program for viewing moving images and the application program for distributing moving images may be separate application programs. A user who only views moving images installs a viewing application program on the user device 12 . A user who only distributes moving images installs an application program for distribution on the user device 12 . A user who both views and distributes moving images installs both application programs on the user device 12 .

Various types of information such as asset data 32B, user management information 32C, possession list information 32D, gift object information 32E, and event information 32F stored in the storage 32 of the server 13 can also be stored in the storage 22 of the user device 12. is.

The computer processor 20 of the user device 12 or one or more other computers may perform at least part of the functions of the distribution management unit 30A, the moving image generation unit 30B, and the purchase processing unit 30C of the server 13 .
- At least part of the functions of the application management unit 20A, the motion data generation unit 20B, and the display control unit 20C of the user device 12 may be performed by the computer processor 30 of the server 13 or one or more other computers. .

- In the above embodiment, the team is evaluated using the average viewing time as the parameter of the first evaluation axis related to viewing time. Instead of or in addition to this, the team may be evaluated based on the total viewing time of videos distributed by the distribution users belonging to the team, that is, the "viewing time" of the event information 32F. Alternatively, the team may be evaluated based on the longest viewing time of the team's viewing time per day. In short, it is sufficient if the parameter is related to the viewing time of the moving image.
- In the above embodiment, the team is evaluated using the average number of delivery days as the parameter of the second evaluation axis regarding the delivery status. Instead of or in addition to this, evaluation may be performed using other parameters such as an average distribution time, a maximum value of distribution time, etc., as long as they indicate the distribution status.

- In the above-described embodiment, the parameter of the third evaluation axis related to the object display request is evaluated as a predetermined point corresponding to the gift object. Alternatively or additionally, the number of display requests for free gift objects, the number of display requests for paid gift objects, the number of display requests for predetermined gift objects such as wearable objects, etc., related to object display requests Other parameters may be used as long as

Each of the motion detection unit, transmission unit, display control unit, moving image distribution unit, first evaluation unit, second evaluation unit, third evaluation unit, ranking determination unit, assignment unit, object display unit, and list display unit is a server. 13 or the user device 12 .

- In the above embodiment, teams are evaluated along the first evaluation axis, the second evaluation axis, and the third evaluation axis, but only the first evaluation axis and the second evaluation axis may be used. . When using the same unit parameters for the first evaluation axis and the second evaluation axis, even if points are not given based on the ranking, for example, the viewing time and distribution time are totaled, and the team with the largest total value is " 1st place”.

- The virtual space displayed in the moving image may be a space of augmented reality (AR) or mixed reality (MR). For example, the background of the virtual space may be a moving image of the real world captured by the camera of the user device 12, and the image of the avatar object may be combined with this moving image. -.
- In the above embodiment, the user device 12 is an information processing device such as a smart phone, a mobile phone, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, a console game machine, or a wearable computer such as a head-mounted display. Alternatively, the user device 12 may be a system composed of at least one information processing device, an input device, and an output device. For example, in the user device 12, a console game machine including a computer processor 20, etc., a sensor unit 24 provided separately from this, a controller as an operation unit 27, a speaker 25, a display 28, etc. can exchange data with each other. system. In the user device 12, an information processing device such as a personal computer, a sensor unit 24 provided separately from this, a controller as an operation unit 27, a speaker 25, a wearable display as a display 28, etc. exchange data with each other. It may be a system that can transmit and receive. Alternatively, the user system for distribution is a system installed in a studio for video distribution, in which the information processing device, the sensor unit 24, the operation section 27, the speaker 25, and the display 28 are arranged separately. may

- In the above embodiment, the sensor unit 24 is provided on the user device 12 side, but at least part of the sensor unit 24 may be provided on the body of the distribution user or in the vicinity of the distribution user. That is, the sensor unit 24 may be separate from the user device 12 . For example, the sensor unit 24 is composed of an emitting part that emits detection light such as infrared rays at predetermined intervals, and a light receiving part that is attached to the body of the distribution user, receives the detection light, and transmits the detection result to the computer processor 20. You may Alternatively, the sensor unit 24 may be composed of a camera or the like that detects a marker attached to the body of the distribution user.

Further, an information processing device such as a computer or a mobile phone can be preferably used to function as the server device or the terminal device according to the above-described embodiments. Such an information processing device stores a program describing processing details for realizing each function of the server device or the terminal device according to the embodiment in the storage unit of the information processing device, and executes the program by the CPU of the information processing device. It can be realized by reading and executing.

While several embodiments of the invention have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and equivalents thereof.

Further, the method described in the embodiment can be executed by a computer (computer), for example, magnetic disk (floppy (registered trademark) disk, hard disk, etc.), optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD, MO, etc.), It can be stored in a recording medium such as a semiconductor memory (ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc.), or can be transmitted and distributed via a communication medium. The programs stored on the medium also include a setting program for configuring software means (including not only execution programs but also tables and data structures) to be executed by the computer. A computer that realizes this apparatus reads a program recorded on a recording medium, and optionally constructs software means by a setting program. The operation is controlled by this software means to execute the above-described processes. The term "recording medium" as used herein is not limited to those for distribution, and includes storage media such as magnetic disks and semiconductor memories provided in computers or devices connected via a network. The storage unit may function, for example, as a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache memory.
[Appendix]
Below are attached the originally filed claims of the earliest application related to this application.
[1]
comprising one or more computer processors,
The one or more computer processors, by executing computer readable instructions,
distributing a moving image including a character object generated based on the movement of a distributing user to each client device of a plurality of viewing users;
displaying a predetermined object in the video in response to a request from the viewing user;
the predetermined object is selected by the viewing user from a list of gifts displayed on the client device and a display request is made;
said gifts include a first gift and a second gift associated with a particular event;
Said second gift is
the particular event is associated with the broadcast user; and
An information processing system that is displayed in the gift list when the second gift satisfies the condition that the time limit set for the second gift is valid.
[2]
the gifts further include a third gift associated with a predetermined event;
Said third gift is
at least one predetermined event including the specific event is associated with the broadcast user; and
2. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the third gift is displayed in the gift list when the third gift is valid.
[3]
3. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein at least a part of said second gift differs according to the type of said specific event.
[4]
4. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second gift is displayed in the list of gifts so as to be distinguishable from other gifts.
[5]
The specific event further includes a plurality of team events held in parallel,
the gifts further include a fourth gift associated with the team event;
The fourth gift is
said broadcast user is associated with said team event; and
5. The information processing according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the gift is displayed in the list of gifts when the fourth gift satisfies the condition that the expiration date set for the fourth gift is valid. system.
[6]
The one or more computer processors further comprise:
Aggregating the number of the second gifts requested by the viewing user for display during the period of the specific event for each video;
6. The information processing system according to claim 5, wherein each team regarding said team event is given a predetermined reward based on the result of said counting.
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7. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the gifts in the list of gifts are displayed in order according to the priority associated with the gifts.
[8]
8. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the specific event associated with the distribution user is identifiably displayed in the moving image.
[9]
9. When the viewing user and the broadcasting user are associated with the same specific event, at least one of the viewing user and the broadcasting user has an advantageous effect. The information processing system according to any one of .
[10]
7. When the viewing user and the broadcasting user are associated with the same team event, an advantageous effect is produced for at least one of the viewing user and the broadcasting user. Information processing system as described.
[11]
to one or more computer processors;
a step of distributing a moving image including a character object generated based on the movement of the distributing user to the client devices of each of the plurality of viewing users;
displaying a predetermined object in the moving image in response to a request from a previous viewing user;
and
the predetermined object is selected by the viewing user from a list of gifts displayed on the client device and a display request is made;
said gifts include a first gift and a second gift associated with a particular event;
Said second gift is
the particular event is associated with the broadcast user; and
An information processing method, wherein the list of gifts is displayed when the condition that the time limit set for the second gift is valid is satisfied.
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to one or more computer processors;
a function of distributing a moving image including a character object generated based on the movement of the distributing user to each client device of a plurality of viewing users;
a function of displaying a predetermined object in the moving image in response to a request from a previous viewing user;
to realize
the predetermined object is selected by the viewing user from a list of gifts displayed on the client device and a display request is made;
said gifts include a first gift and a second gift associated with a particular event;
Said second gift is
the particular event is associated with the broadcast user; and
A computer program that is displayed in the list of gifts if the second gift meets the condition that the expiration date set for the second gift is valid.

1000 information processing system 1010 information processing system 1400 information processing device 1410 distribution unit 1420 display unit 1430 totalization unit 1440 provision unit

Claims (14)

comprising one or more computer processors,
The one or more computer processors, by executing computer readable instructions,
distributing information about a moving image including a distributing user's character object to a viewing user's client device;
determining whether a specific event is associated with the distribution user;
An information processing system that determines a type of gift to be included in a gift list to be displayed on the client device according to a display request transmitted from the client device according to a result of the determination. 2. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the list of gifts includes privilege gifts according to the order of the broadcast user in a specific event associated with the broadcast user. The specific event further includes a plurality of team events held in parallel,
3. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein said gifts further include a fourth gift associated with said team event. The one or more computer processors further comprise:
Aggregating for each video the number of second gifts associated with a specific event associated with the distribution user, which were requested by the viewing user during the period of the specific event, and
4. The information processing system according to claim 3, wherein each team regarding said team event is given a predetermined reward based on the result of said counting. The one or more computer processors further comprise:
displaying a predetermined object in the video in response to a request from the viewing user;
5. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the predetermined object is selected by the viewing user from a list of gifts displayed on the client device and requested to be displayed. . 6. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the moving image displays an icon of a specific event associated with the distribution user. 7. The information processing system according to claim 6, wherein the icon is displayed together with the ranking of the broadcast user in a specific event associated with the broadcast user. 2. A second gift associated with a specific event associated with said distribution user is automatically set with an expiration date according to the holding period of said specific event. 8. The information processing system according to any one of 7. 9. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the list of gifts is displayed in order according to the priority associated with the gifts. 10. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the list of gifts is displayed by separating tabs for each category of the gifts. A second gift associated with a specific event associated with the broadcast user displayed in the list of gifts is associated with a specific event associated with the broadcast user. 11. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that a character indicating "." When the viewing user and the broadcasting user are participating in the same event, at least one of displaying a special gift for the viewing user, discounting the gift price, or adding a gift value to the broadcasting user. 12. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the effect of to one or more computer processors;
a step of distributing information about a moving image including a distributing user's character object to a viewing user's client device;
causing the broadcast user to determine if a particular event is associated;
determining a type of gift to be included in a gift list to be displayed on the client device in response to a display request transmitted from the client device according to a result of the determination. to one or more computer processors;
a function of distributing information about a moving image including a distributing user's character object to a viewing user's client device;
a function for determining whether the distribution user is associated with a specific event;
and a function of determining types of gifts to be included in a gift list to be displayed on the client device according to a display request transmitted from the client device according to the result of the determination.

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