Streaming broadcast sponsorship system using internet of things devices

Abstract

The present invention provides a streaming broadcast sponsorship system using an Internet of Things device, which induces sponsorship of viewers by controlling an Internet of Things device owned by a broadcaster when sponsorship of viewers is obtained, the streaming broadcast sponsorship system using the Internet of Things device including a broadcaster terminal configured to generate content and perform streaming broadcast, a viewer terminal configured to be able to watch the broadcast, a server configured to receive the content from the broadcaster terminal and transmit the received content to the viewer terminal, and an IOT device configured to be able to communicate with the server and be operated by the server, wherein the viewer terminal generates sponsorship information for the broadcaster and transmits the sponsorship information to the server, the server transmits a control signal corresponding to the sponsorship information to the IOT device, and the IOT device is operated by the control signal.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a streaming broadcast sponsorship system using an Internet of Things device, and more particularly, to a streaming broadcast sponsorship system using an Internet of Things device that can induce viewer sponsorship by enabling control of an Internet of Things device owned by a broadcaster when there is viewer sponsorship. BACKGROUND

[0002] Recently, broadcasters (hereinafter referred to as "broadcaster") who provide real-time broadcasts in various fields through a PC or a smartphone connected to a camera are actively increasing live streaming services. For example, broadcasters provide personal broadcasts in real time using domestic and foreign platforms such as YouTube, Afreeca, or Twitch.

[0003] Viewers can access the platform and support the broadcaster by watching the broadcast, participating in chat, or sponsoring the broadcaster (e.g., star balloon or donation, etc.). For example, a viewer can purchase a sponsorship item (or a network currency, etc.) equivalent to real money through a live streaming platform (or a live sponsorship platform) and sponsor the broadcaster using the purchased sponsorship item. The sponsorship item that supports the broadcaster can be settled in real money. The broadcaster who receives the sponsorship can pay a certain fee to the platform and receive real money equivalent to the remaining sponsorship item.

[0004] As described above, the sponsorship item provides economic benefits to both the company that provides the platform and the streamer.

[0005] One function that the company that provides the platform implements is to provide a reward to a viewer who uses a sponsorship item on the platform. For example, the reward implemented on the platform is to play a photo file, a music file, or a video file sent by a sponsor, or to display a chat message sent by a sponsor in a different manner from other ways.

[0006] The broadcaster provides an appropriate response or reaction (hereinafter referred to as "reaction") corresponding to the sponsorship item or the sponsorship amount to the sponsor. For example, the broadcaster provides a reaction such as feedback on a music file or a video file sent by a sponsor or reading a chat sent by a sponsor at the same time as the sponsorship.

[0007] However, the conventional reward for sponsorship described above is limited to chat, simple images, sound, or video. Therefore, there is an increasing need for more interesting rewards.

[0008] Related technical documents related to the present application include Korean Patent No. 10-2086905, etc. SUMMARY

[0009] [TECHNICAL PROBLEM]

[0010] To solve these problems, an object of the present application is to provide a live broadcast sponsorship system using an Internet of Things device, which can induce sponsorship of viewers by enabling control of an Internet of Things device owned by a broadcaster when there is viewer sponsorship.

[0011] [Technical Solution]

[0012] To achieve the above object, the present application provides a live broadcast sponsorship system using an Internet of Things device, the live broadcast sponsorship system including a broadcaster terminal configured to generate content and perform live broadcast, a viewer terminal configured to be able to view the broadcast, a server configured to receive the content from the broadcaster terminal and transmit the received content to the viewer terminal, and an IOT device configured to be able to communicate with the server and be operated by the server, wherein the viewer terminal generates sponsorship information for the broadcaster and transmits the sponsorship information to the server, and the server transmits a control signal corresponding to the sponsorship information to the IOT device, and the IOT device is operated by the control signal.

[0013] The IOT device is pre-registered in the server, and only a device that has agreed to set an operation right before the broadcast can be operated by the control signal.

[0014] The sponsorship information includes at least one of a sponsorship amount, an operation target device, and operation target device running information.

[0015] The IOT device includes a broadcaster IOT device installed and operated at a location adjacent to the broadcaster terminal and a viewer IOT device installed and operated at a location adjacent to the viewer terminal.

[0016] The server further includes an IOT matching unit configured to match the broadcaster terminal and the viewer terminal having the same IOT device.

[0017] [Advantageous Effects]

[0018] According to the live broadcast sponsorship system using an Internet of Things device according to the present application, when there is viewer sponsorship, the viewer can control an Internet of Things device owned by a broadcaster, so that it is possible to induce sponsorship of the viewer and at the same time provide a more interesting reward for the sponsorship.

[0019] In addition, according to the live broadcast sponsorship system using an Internet of Things device according to the present application, when there is viewer sponsorship, the viewer can not only control an Internet of Things device owned by a broadcaster, but also control an Internet of Things device owned by other viewers, so that it is possible to induce sponsorship of the viewer and at the same time provide a more interesting reward for the sponsorship. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is a block diagram briefly illustrating a live broadcast sponsorship system using an Internet of Things device according to the present application.

[0021] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a block diagram briefly illustrating a configuration of a server according to the present application.

[0022] Figure 3 FIG. 2 is a block diagram briefly illustrating a streaming broadcast sponsorship system using an Internet of Things (IOT) device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0023] Figure 4 FIG. 3 is a block diagram briefly illustrating a streaming broadcast sponsorship system using an Internet of Things (IOT) device including an IOT control device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0024] Figure 5 FIG. 4 is a block diagram briefly illustrating a streaming broadcast sponsorship system using an Internet of Things (IOT) device according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In assigning reference numerals to the constituent elements of each drawing, it should be noted that the same constituent elements will be designated by the same reference numerals even though they are illustrated in different drawings.

[0026] Further, in the following description of embodiments of the present application, detailed descriptions of related well-known configurations or functions will be omitted when it is determined that such omissions make the understanding of embodiments of the present application ambiguous.

[0027] In addition, the terms first, second, A, B, (a), and (b) can be used to describe the constituent elements of the embodiments of the present application. These terms are only for the purpose of distinguishing one constituent element from another constituent element, and the nature, sequence, or order of the constituent elements is not limited by these terms.

[0028] In the present specification, a live producer can refer to a broadcaster appearing in a video being shot, for example, a program director (PD), a creator, an anchor, a master of ceremony (MC), a broadcast host (BJ), or a broadcaster.

[0029] In the present specification, content can refer to various information or contents thereof provided through the Internet or computer communication, and refer to various information or contents thereof digitally produced, processed, and distributed, such as text, code, voice, sound, image, and video, etc. in wired and wireless telecommunication networks. In the present specification, preferably, content can refer to a video shot and produced by a broadcaster for a live or data including the same.

[0030] Hereinafter, the present application will be described in greater detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] Figure 1is a block diagram briefly illustrating a streaming broadcast sponsorship system 1000 using an Internet of Things device according to the present application, Figure 2 is a block diagram briefly illustrating a configuration of a server 100 according to the present application.

[0032] Referring to Figure 1 The streaming broadcast sponsorship system 1000 using an Internet of Things device according to the present application includes a broadcaster terminal 200 configured to generate content and perform a streaming broadcast, a viewer terminal 300 configured to be able to watch the broadcast, a server 100 configured to receive the content from the broadcaster terminal 200 and deliver the received content to the viewer terminal 300, and IOT devices 400 and 500 configured to be able to communicate with the server 100 and be operated by the server 100.

[0033] The broadcaster terminal 200 according to the present application produces and generates content for a live broadcast in real time. However, the present application is not limited thereto, and the broadcaster terminal 200 can receive pre-generated content from the outside. The broadcaster terminal 200 delivers the content produced and generated by the broadcaster to the server 100. The broadcaster terminal 200 can include a camera module configured to photograph the broadcaster to produce and generate the content, but is not limited thereto, and can be electrically connected to a separate camera module. The broadcaster terminal 200 delivers the produced and generated content to the server 100 so that a streaming broadcast can be performed.

[0034] The server 100 according to the present application receives the content delivered from the broadcaster terminal 200. The server 100 can be connected to a plurality of broadcaster terminals 200 and can have a plurality of channels connected to each of the broadcaster terminals 200. Each channel is accessed by the viewer terminal 300 to watch the content delivered by the broadcaster terminal 200. The viewer terminal 300 can access a specific channel of the server 100 and watch the content delivered by the broadcaster terminal 200 connected to the specific channel. The server 100 receives specific content from the broadcaster terminal 200 and delivers the received content to the viewer terminal 300 accessing the corresponding channel. The server 100 is able to watch the content delivered in real time from the broadcaster terminal 200 connected to a specific channel accessed by the viewer terminal 300.

[0035] Referring to Figure 2The server 100 according to the present application includes a streaming video processing unit 110 that receives content transmitted from the broadcaster terminal 200 and processes the content so that the viewer terminal 300 can unfold / process the content in real time streaming. The streaming video processing unit 110 processes the content received from the broadcaster terminal 200. The streaming video processing unit 110 can synthesize various effects or tags set by the broadcaster terminal 200 with the video, and can synthesize a chat or the like transmitted from the viewer terminal 300 with the video. The content synthesized by the streaming video processing unit 110 can be transmitted to a plurality of viewer terminals 300 that access the same channel in the server 100.

[0036] The server 100 according to the present application can further include a channel management unit 120 to manage a channel in which a specific broadcaster terminal 200 and a viewer terminal access to watch content transmitted by the corresponding specific broadcaster terminal 200. The channel management unit 120 can limit the number of accessible viewer terminals 300 according to the rating of the specific broadcaster terminal 200. For example, the rating of the broadcaster terminal 200 can be determined differently according to the sponsorship amount of the current month or the last month of the specific broadcaster terminal 200 connected to the corresponding channel. The number of viewer terminals 300 that can access the corresponding channel can be limited according to the rating of the broadcaster terminal 200, thereby enabling a smooth streaming service. The rating of the broadcaster terminal 200 can be calculated based on the total cumulative sponsorship amount or by the time period in which the streaming service is performed by accessing the server 100 according to the present application, or the corresponding rating can be determined by combining all the above-described methods. In addition, the rating of the broadcaster terminal 200 can be determined based on a well-known method.

[0037] Returning to Figure 1 The viewer terminal 300 according to the present application accesses the server 100 (preferably accesses a specific channel) and watches content transmitted by a specific broadcaster terminal 200. The viewer terminal 300 can perform sponsorship for the holder of the corresponding broadcaster terminal 200, i.e., the broadcaster, at the server 100. As described above, in the related art, the viewer terminal 300 transmits a specific chat, a sound source, or a video together with the sponsorship to observe the response (i.e., reaction) of the broadcaster and enjoy the corresponding content. Most broadcasters want to communicate with the viewers by feeding back the chat, the sound source, or the video transmitted by the sponsor and expressing thanks to the sponsor. The viewers sponsor the broadcaster by paying for the pleasure of interacting with the broadcaster.

[0038] The streaming broadcast sponsorship system 1000 using the IOT device according to the present application further includes IOT devices 400 and 500 capable of communicating with the server 100 according to the present application. In the present specification, the IOT devices 400 and 500 can refer to devices to which the Internet of Things is applied. The Internet of Things refers to a plurality of things being connected to each other based on the Internet. The Internet-based interconnected things can exchange information with each other. As the IOT devices 400 and 500 according to the present application, all well-known IOT devices 400 and 500 can be applied.

[0039] Examples of the IOT devices 400 and 500 according to the present application can include a fan, an air conditioner, a boiler, a lamp, a humidifier, a dehumidifier, an air purifier, a robot cleaner, a smart phone, a PC, a speaker, a display, a camera, a socket, a multifunctional wiring board, a dental cleaner, various exercise equipment such as a treadmill or an exercise bike, a printer, a facsimile, a multifunctional device, various power switch modules, a power adapter, a door lock, a video phone, a television receiving device (a set-top box), a vehicle, a black box, a navigation, or an infrared detector, etc. to which the Internet of Things is applied.

[0040] Recently, a device called a money gun (or a cash gun) has become popular. The money gun has paper money put therein, and when a trigger is pulled, the paper money inside is discharged to the outside. An IOT money gun equipped with a power switch module available for the Internet of Things can be used instead of the trigger. The paper money in the IOT money gun can be discharged by operating the power switch module coupled to the IOT money gun according to the sponsorship of a sponsor. When the IOT money gun is used, the broadcaster can feel as if he or she is making a sponsorship with real money, not a sponsorship with a sponsorship item in a cyber space.

[0041] The viewer terminal 300 according to the present application can generate sponsorship information for the broadcaster and transmit the sponsorship information to the server 100. The sponsorship information generated by the viewer terminal 300 can include a sponsorship amount (or a number of sponsorship items equivalent to the sponsorship amount), an operation target device, and / or operation target device operation information.

[0042] The operation target device included in the sponsorship information refers to the IOT device 400 and 500 that the sponsor wants to operate. The operation target device operation information included in the sponsorship information can be additional operation information of the IOT device 400 and 500 that the sponsor wants to operate. For example, the sponsor can sponsor 10,000 won (or an equivalent number of sponsorship items) while selecting a fan as the operation target device and selecting the first step and rotation as the operation target device operation information.

[0043] Referring back to Figure 2The server 100 according to the present application further includes a sponsorship information processing unit 130 which processes sponsorship information of a sponsor. The sponsorship information processing unit 130 according to the present application can include a sponsorship amount processing unit 131 which processes a sponsorship amount which a sponsor wishes to sponsor, and an operation target processing unit 133 which processes an operation target device and / or operation information of an operation target device which a sponsor wants to operate as a reward for sponsorship.

[0044] The sponsorship amount processing unit 131 according to the present application can obtain audience information through the audience account information unit 163 which will be described later, and process a cumulative sponsorship amount of a corresponding audience. The sponsorship amount processing unit 131 can deduct a sponsorship amount or a sponsorship article equivalent thereto from a sponsor, and deliver the sponsorship amount or a sponsorship article equivalent to the deducted amount to a corresponding broadcaster terminal 200.

[0045] The operation target processing unit 133 according to the present application receives an operation target device and / or operation information of an operation target device included in sponsorship information, and delivers the operation target device and / or operation information of the operation target device to the IOT control unit 140 which will be described later.

[0046] The server 100 according to the present application can further include an IOT control unit 140 which registers and controls IOT devices 400 and 500. The IOT control unit 140 according to the present application can include an IOT registration unit 141 in which information of IOT devices 400 and 500 which are registered in advance before broadcasting is stored, and an IOT operation unit 143 which generates a control signal for operating an operation target device included in sponsorship information, and delivers the control signal to the IOT devices 400 and 500.

[0047] Information of the IOT devices 400 and 500 is registered in advance in the IOT registration unit 141 according to the present application before broadcasting. The IOT registration unit 141 stores information of the IOT devices 400 and 500 held by a broadcaster among the various IOT devices 400 and 500 described above, and agrees to transfer control to a sponsor. The information of the IOT devices 400 and 500 can include information such as a type, an operation mechanism, a serial number, a password, a holder name or ID, etc. of the IOT devices 400 and 500.

[0048] The IOT operation unit 143 according to the present application generates a control signal for operating the IOT devices 400 and 500. The control signal can be information corresponding to the sponsorship information generated by the viewer terminal 300 and transmitted to the server 100. The operation range of the IOT devices 400 and 500 can be distinguished according to a predetermined range of the sponsorship amount contained in the sponsorship information. The predetermined range of the sponsorship amount and the operation range of the IOT devices 400 and 500 can be set in advance before the broadcast. According to an embodiment of the present application, the predetermined range of the sponsorship amount can be set to 1,000 won or more and 5,000 won or less, 5,000 won or more and 10,000 won or less, 10,000 won or more and 50,000 won or less, etc., and when the corresponding amount is a high rating, the number of operation settings of the IOT devices 400, 500 can be increased, or the operation time thereof can be extended.

[0049] For example, in the information contained in the sponsorship information, the operation target device can be an air conditioner, and the operation target device running information can be the power on, power off, or set temperature change of the air conditioner. When it is the season to turn on the air conditioner during the streaming broadcast and the air conditioner included in the indoor space in which the broadcaster broadcasts is operating, the viewer can turn off the power of the air conditioner by sponsoring. The operation control time of the air conditioner is determined according to the sponsorship amount of the viewer, and, for example, after a predetermined operation control time, for example, ten minutes, the air conditioner can be controlled to return to the original operation state (on). The viewer can control the broadcaster's air conditioner according to his or her sponsorship, which gives the viewer a sense of achievement or pleasure, and the broadcaster's reaction can also be a more realistic reaction than the reaction of the conventional chat message reading and the reaction to the audio or video. In addition, the broadcaster and the platform operator can obtain income corresponding to more sponsorship than before.

[0050] As described above, the IOT devices 400 and 500 according to the present application are pre-registered to the server 100 before the broadcast. In addition, the IOT devices 400, 500 need to agree to transfer the operation right to the sponsor before the broadcast. In the IOT devices 400 and 500, only the devices that agree to the operation right setting to transfer the control right to the sponsor before the broadcast can be operated by the control signal transmitted by the server 100. That is, the server 100 transmits the control signal corresponding to the sponsorship information to the IOT devices 400 and 500, and the IOT devices 400 and 500 that receive the control signal can be operated by the control signal.

[0051] The broadcaster can determine the IOT devices 400 and 500 that the sponsor can operate in the upcoming broadcast, and can determine those IOT devices 400 and 500 in which the control right can be transferred to the sponsor among the IOT devices 400 and 500 held by the broadcaster. The broadcaster can agree to transfer the control right of the IOT devices 400 and 500 through the broadcaster terminal 200. However, the present application is not limited thereto, and the broadcaster can also agree to transfer the control right through the IOT devices 400 and 500 themselves. When the IOT devices 400 and 500 of which the control right is agreed to be transferred by the broadcaster are a specific smartphone owned by the broadcaster, the sponsor can search for and control photos, sound sources, videos, etc. stored in the smartphone, for example, dial a phone number stored in the smartphone.

[0052] Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a block diagram briefly illustrating a streaming broadcast sponsorship system 1000 using an Internet of Things (IOT) device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0053] Meanwhile, the IOT devices 400 and 500 according to the present application are not limited to the IOT devices 400 held by the broadcaster. That is, referring to Figure 3 , the IOT devices 400 and 500 according to the present application can include the broadcaster IOT devices 400 held by the broadcaster and the audience IOT devices 500 held by the audience.

[0054] The broadcaster IOT devices 400 according to the present application are installed and operated in a location adjacent to the broadcaster terminal 200. Preferably, the broadcaster IOT devices 400 can be installed to be included in a video frame containing streaming broadcast content. Preferably, the operation of the broadcaster IOT devices 400 is included in the streaming broadcast content, and is included in the video together with the sponsorship and operation information of the sponsor.

[0055] The audience IOT devices 500 according to the present application can be installed and operated in a location adjacent to the audience terminal 300, but are not limited thereto. Preferably, due to the characteristics of streaming broadcast, the broadcaster IOT devices 400 are installed and operated such that their operation is included in a video frame, but the audience IOT devices 500 only need to be installed around the audience. However, when the audience IOT devices 500 are connected to a separate camera module like the broadcaster IOT devices 400, and the content viewed by the audience is produced as a video and transmitted, and the broadcaster and the audience both interactively perform streaming, the audience IOT devices 500 can also be installed such that their operation is included in a video frame.

[0056] The broadcaster IOT device 400 and the viewer IOT device 500 can be operated together according to the sponsorship information generated by the sponsor and the control signal generated by the server 100. For example, in the case where the broadcaster and the viewer hold the same type of IOT devices 400 and 500 which are pre-registered in the server 100, the broadcaster IOT device 400 and the viewer IOT device 500 can be controlled identically. In this case, the viewer IOT device 500 can be the IOT devices 400 and 500 held by all viewers except the sponsor.

[0057] For example, when a horror story starts to be streamed, or when the play of a horror game is streamed as content, at a certain time point, the sponsor can sponsor a predetermined amount of money and simultaneously turn off the pre-registered light. Under the sponsorship of the sponsor, not only the light of the broadcaster will be turned off, but also the light of the viewer will be turned off, thereby enjoying the horror game together.

[0058] Meanwhile, the sponsor can take over or not take over the control right of the viewer IOT device 500 according to the predetermined range of the sponsorship amount by the level distinguished by the IOT operation unit 143. For example, the sponsor can be set to be able to take over the control right of the viewer IOT device 500 only when the sponsor obtains a predetermined rating or a higher rating through sponsorship of more than a predetermined amount.

[0059] Alternatively, the sponsor can be set to take over the control right of the viewer IOT device 500 according to the rating of the broadcaster terminal 200 determined by the above-mentioned channel management unit 120, that is, only when the broadcaster terminal 200 has obtained a predetermined rating or a higher rating. The broadcaster can obtain a greater sponsorship amount from the sponsor, and the sponsor can sponsor the broadcaster with a greater sponsorship amount to enjoy not only the operation of the broadcaster IOT device 400 but also the operation of the other viewer IOT device 500 in addition to the broadcaster and the sponsor.

[0060] Meanwhile, the server 100 according to the present application can further include an IOT matching unit 150 configured to match the broadcaster terminal 200 and the viewer terminal 300 holding the same IOT devices 400 and 500. As described above, the sponsor can set the operation target device and the operation information of the corresponding operation target device together with the sponsorship. The sponsor can not only control the broadcaster IOT device 400 held by the broadcaster but also control the viewer IOT device 500 held by the other viewer, and when controlling the viewer IOT device 500 held by the other viewer, the sponsor can also control the viewer IOT device 500 held by the sponsor.

[0061] Therefore, in the case where the broadcaster, the sponsor themselves, and other viewers have the same IOT devices 400 and 500, when the IOT devices 400 and 500 are controlled through the sponsorship, they can share more interesting reactions. As described above, the IOT devices 400 and 500 are registered in the IOT control unit 140 and are controlled through the IOT control unit 140. Information of the IOT devices 400 and 500 linked with the user account stored in the user account information unit 160, which will be described later, is stored in the IOT control unit 140. The IOT matching unit 150 can group users who have the same IOT devices 400 and 500 through the user information stored in the user account information unit 160 and the information of the IOT devices 400 and 500 registered in the IOT control unit 140. The user account information unit 160 includes a broadcaster account information unit 161 and a viewer account information unit 163, which will be described later, and the user account information unit 160 can divide users who have the same IOT devices 400 and 500 into broadcasters and viewers, and group them and match the broadcasters with the viewers in a one-to-many manner. As described above, the IOT devices 400 and 500 include a plurality of different types of IOT devices 400 and 500, and the broadcasters who have the same IOT devices 400 and 500 can be recommended to the viewers, or the viewer terminal can be allowed to access the channel connected to the corresponding broadcaster terminal, so that the viewers who have the same IOT devices 400 and 500 can access the channel of the broadcasters who have the same IOT devices 400 and 500.

[0062] The server 100 according to the present application can further include a user account information unit 160. The user account information unit 160 includes a broadcaster account information unit 161 in which account information of a broadcaster is stored and processed, and a viewer account information unit 163 in which account information of a viewer is stored and processed.

[0063] The user account information unit 160 according to the present application can include a broadcaster identification information unit (not shown) in which unique identification information for identifying each broadcaster is stored, and a broadcaster sponsorship information unit (not shown) in which information on a sponsorship history received by the broadcaster, etc. is stored. The broadcaster sponsorship information unit can calculate the number of times of operation control and the amount of sponsorship for each IOT device 400 held by the corresponding broadcaster, with respect to operation information of the IOT device 400. Accordingly, the broadcaster sponsorship information unit can identify which of the plurality of IOT devices 400 held by the corresponding broadcaster is popular. In addition, the broadcaster sponsorship information unit can identify IOT devices 400 and 500 in which operation control is popular, not only among the plurality of IOT devices 400 held by the corresponding broadcaster but also among all IOT devices 400 and 500 operated by the server 100 according to the present application. The broadcaster sponsorship information unit can calculate IOT devices 400 and 500 in which operation control is popular, recommend purchase and registration of the corresponding IOT devices 400 and 500 to broadcasters or viewers who do not hold the corresponding IOT devices 400 and 500, and provide a guide link to a sales page of the corresponding IOT devices 400 and 500. The amount of sponsorship of a sponsor who owns IOT devices 400 and 500 in which operation control is popular can be higher.

[0064] The viewer account information unit 163 according to the present application can include a viewer identification information unit (not shown) in which unique identification information for identifying each viewer is stored, and a viewer payment information unit (not shown) in which information on a sponsorship history of the viewer, etc. is stored. The viewer payment information unit can calculate a sponsorship history of the corresponding viewer. When the cumulative amount of sponsorship of the corresponding viewer over a predetermined period of time falls within a predetermined range, the viewer can be rewarded. The viewer payment information unit can reward the viewer whose cumulative amount of sponsorship falls within the predetermined range by increasing the number of operation target devices operable by the viewer at the time of sponsorship, or increasing the operation time of the operation target devices.

[0065] Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a block diagram briefly illustrating a streaming broadcast sponsorship system using an IOT device including an IOT control device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0066] The streaming broadcast sponsorship system 1000 using an IOT device according to the present application can further include IOT control devices 410 and 510. The IOT control devices 410 and 510 according to the present application are installed at positions adjacent to the IOT devices 400 and 500. Preferably, the broadcaster IOT control device 410 can be installed at a position adjacent to the broadcaster IOT device 400, and the viewer IOT control device 510 can be installed at a position adjacent to the viewer IOT device 500.

[0067] The IOT control devices 410 and 510 can receive the control signal transmitted by the server 100 and transmit the received control signal to the IOT devices 400 and 500. Preferably, the broadcaster IOT control device 410 transmits the control signal received from the server 100 to the broadcaster IOT device 400, and the viewer IOT control device 510 transmits the control signal received from the server 100 to the viewer IOT device 500, thereby operating the broadcaster IOT device 400 or the viewer IOT device 500 corresponding to the control signal.

[0068] The IOT devices 400 and 500 mainly operate through wireless communication. Due to a problem such as a distance between the server 100 and the IOT devices 400 and 500, it can not be easy to transmit the control signal from the server 100 to the IOT devices 400 and 500. The IOT control devices 410 and 510 according to the present application can be wiredly connected to the server 100 and wirelessly connected to the IOT devices 400 and 500 installed in the vicinity of the IOT control devices 410 and 510. The wired and wireless communication can use a well-known method. Since the control signal does not have a large amount of data, the IOT devices 400 and 500 can use a low-power wireless network (e.g., Bluetooth, Zigbee, etc.), or a short-distance communication network such as Wi-Fi.

[0069] Of course, the wireless network used by the IOT devices 400 and 500 can be a communication network using LTE, LTE-A, wideband LTE, wideband LTE-A, or a 5G network. In the case where the wireless network used by the IOT devices 400 and 500 is a communication network using LTE, LTE-A, wideband LTE, wideband LTE-A, or a 5G network, as described above, the IOT devices 400 and 500 can operate by receiving the control signal not from the IOT control devices 410, 510 but directly from the server 100.

[0070] The streaming broadcast sponsorship system 1000 using the Internet of Things device according to the present application can further include an IOT control device, thereby facilitating the transmission of the control signal and improving the transmission rate and stability thereof.

[0071] The control signal according to the present application can include a time reservation of the IOT devices 400 and 500. That is, when sponsoring a broadcaster, the viewer can select a specific broadcaster IOT device 400, and also set the operation time of the broadcaster IOT device 400 so that the selected broadcaster IOT device 400 is operated at a specific time, not immediately when the selected broadcaster IOT device 400 receives the control signal. Accordingly, the viewer can set the running time of the corresponding broadcaster IOT device 400, such as a broadcaster's wake-up call or an air conditioner running at a specific time, by sponsoring the broadcaster during the broadcast.

[0072] In addition, the IOT devices 400 and 500 according to the embodiments of the present application can include a feeding device or a play device for a companion animal. The feeding device or the play device for a companion animal can be a specific IOT device 400 and 500, and thus the corresponding specific IOT device 400 and 500 can be operated by the control signal according to the present application. Accordingly, when the sponsor broadcaster and at least one of the broadcaster IOT devices 400 are designated, the viewer can designate the broadcaster IOT device 400 for the companion animal, operate the corresponding broadcaster IOT device 400, or set the operation time of the corresponding broadcaster IOT device 400, i.e., set a reservation, so that the viewer can operate the device for the companion animal and watch a live broadcast featuring the companion animal, and sponsor the broadcast in real time.

[0073] In addition, the streaming broadcast sponsorship system 1000 using the IOT device according to the present application can control the broadcaster IOT device 400 of the broadcaster with the approval of the broadcaster even if the broadcaster is not broadcasting.

[0074] Figure 5 FIG. 1 is a block diagram briefly illustrating a streaming broadcast sponsorship system using an IOT device according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0075] As described above, the viewer terminal 300 generates sponsorship information for the broadcaster and transmits the sponsorship information to the server 100. The server 100 can receive the sponsorship information from the viewer terminal 300 and transmit the content contained in the sponsorship information to the broadcaster terminal 200 or notify the content through a display. Accordingly, the broadcaster terminal 200 can recognize that he / she has received sponsorship through the viewer terminal 300. The sponsorship amount and the operation of the IOT device 400 and 500 can be accumulated according to the sponsorship information transmitted by the viewer terminal 300.

[0076] When the broadcaster gets sponsorship through the viewer terminal 300, the broadcaster terminal 200 can generate a control signal for operating the viewer IOT device 500 and transmit the control signal to the server 100. That is, the broadcaster terminal 200 can operate the viewer IOT device 500 as a reaction to the sponsorship. When the broadcaster terminal 200 operates the viewer IOT device 500 as a reaction to the sponsorship from the viewer terminal 300, it can be accompanied by a certain condition. For example, the broadcaster terminal 200 can operate the viewer IOT device 500 held by the corresponding viewer only when the cumulative amount of sponsorship of the viewer terminal 300 is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount. Or, the broadcaster terminal 200 can operate the viewer IOT device 500 by using a coupon or a payment item provided at the broadcaster terminal 200 and capable of operating the viewer IOT device 500. Or, some of the sponsorship amount received from the viewer terminal 300 can be deducted and the viewer IOT device 500 can be operated in return.

[0077] When the broadcaster terminal 200 generates and transmits a control signal to operate the viewer IOT device 500, the description of the approval for the transfer of the operation right of the viewer IOT device 500 can be the same as described above.

[0078] In the accompanying drawings attached herein, Figure 1 and Figures 3 to 5 in the accompanying drawings attached herein, dotted arrows are used to show the direction of transmission of contents in an exemplary manner, and solid arrows are used to show the direction of transmission of sponsorship information or a control signal for operating the IOT devices 400 and 500.

[0079] In the present specification, the streaming video processing unit 110, the channel management unit 120, the IOT control unit 140, the sponsorship information processing unit 130, the IOT matching unit 150, or the user account information unit 160 can be a processor that performs sequential processing stored in a memory. Or, they can be run as software modules driven and controlled by a processor. In addition, the processor can be a hardware device.

[0080] In the present specification, the broadcaster terminal 200 or the viewer terminal 300 can include at least one of all types of wireless communication devices, such as a desktop personal computer, a laptop personal computer, a netbook computer, a smartphone, a smart pad, a tablet, a mobile phone, a video phone, a personal communication system (PCS), a global system for mobile communications (GSM), a personal digital cellular (PDC), a personal handyphone system (PHS), a personal digital assistant (PDA), international mobile telecommunications (IMT)-2000, code division multiple access (CDMA)-2000, W-code division multiple access (W-CDMA), a wireless broadband Internet (Wibro) terminal, a portable multimedia player (PMP), a wearable device (e.g., smart glasses, a head-mounted device (HMD), or a smart watch), and a wired communication device such as a desktop computer and a smart television, and can further include a camera module for photographing.

[0081] In the present specification, the term "unit" includes a unit implemented by hardware, a unit implemented by software, and a unit implemented by using both of software and hardware. In addition, one unit can be implemented using more than two of hardware, and two or more units can be implemented using one hardware.

[0082] The scope of protection of the present application is not limited to the above clearly described embodiments and expressions. In addition, it is reiterated that the scope of protection of the present application should not be limited by obvious substitutions or modifications in the art.

Claims

1. A streaming broadcast sponsorship system using Internet of Things (IoT) devices, the streaming broadcast sponsorship system comprising: A broadcaster terminal, configured to generate content and perform streaming broadcasts; A viewer terminal, configured to watch the broadcast; A server is configured to receive content from the broadcaster terminal and transmit the received content to the viewer terminal. and IoT devices configured to communicate with and be operated by the server. The viewer terminal generates sponsorship information for the broadcaster and transmits the sponsorship information to the server. The server transmits control signals corresponding to the sponsorship information to the IoT device. The IoT device operates via the control signals. The sponsorship information includes at least one of the following: sponsorship amount, target device, and operating information of the target device. The broadcaster terminal and the viewer terminal are differentiated based on the sponsorship amount. The server also includes a channel management unit configured to manage channels. An IoT operation unit configured to generate the control signal. The channel management unit limits the number of times viewer terminals can access the channel based on the broadcaster terminal's rating. The IoT operation unit distinguishes the number of operations performed by the IoT device based on the viewer terminal's rating. Furthermore, the server includes a broadcaster sponsorship information unit configured to calculate sponsorship amounts and the number of operation controls performed by the IoT device based on its operational information. The broadcaster sponsor information unit calculates and controls popular IoT devices, recommends the purchase and registration of calculated IoT devices to broadcasters or viewers who do not own the corresponding IoT devices, and provides a link to the sales page of the corresponding IoT devices. The IoT device includes: a broadcaster IoT device installed and operating near the broadcaster terminal; and a viewer IoT device installed and operating near the viewer terminal. Based on the sponsorship information generated by the audience and the control signals generated by the server, the broadcaster IoT device and the audience IoT device are operated together.

2. The streaming broadcast sponsorship system according to claim 1, wherein, The IoT devices are pre-registered in the server, and only devices that agree to set operating rights before broadcasting can operate via control signals.

3. The streaming broadcast sponsorship system according to claim 1, wherein, The server also includes an IoT matching unit, which is configured to match broadcaster terminals and viewer terminals that have the same IoT device.

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