Publishing system

Abstract

In order to be able to implement a questionnaire in an actual performance, the present invention provides a distribution system comprising: a video distribution unit for distributing a video to a first viewer terminal of a first viewer watching a live video online; and a service providing unit that receives an answer to the question from the first viewer terminal, and receives an answer to the question from a second viewer terminal that views the live second viewer on site.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a publishing system. Background Art

[0002] The live performance is distributed via a communication network (see Patent Document 1).

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2012-203523 Summary of the invention

[0006] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] There is a demand to conduct a questionnaire during live broadcast.

[0008] The present invention has been made in view of such a background, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technology capable of implementing a questionnaire in an actual performance.

[0009] Solutions to the problem

[0010] The main invention of the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is a publishing system, characterized in that it includes:

[0011] A video publishing unit, publishing the video to a first viewer terminal of a first viewer who is watching the live video online; and

[0012] The service providing unit receives an answer to the question from the first viewer terminal, and receives an answer to the question from a second viewer terminal of a second viewer who is watching the live broadcast on site.

[0013] In addition, the problems disclosed in the present application and their solutions will be explained through the embodiment part and the drawings of the present invention.

[0014] Effects of the Invention

[0015] According to the present invention, the questionnaire can be implemented during the actual performance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the delivery system according to the present embodiment.

[0017] Figure 2 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the distribution server 20 .

[0018] Figure 3 20 is a diagram showing a software configuration example of the distribution server 20.

[0019] Figure 4It is a diagram showing the operation of the delivery system according to the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] <System Overview>

[0021] Hereinafter, a distribution system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described. Figure 1 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall structure of the publishing system of the present embodiment. The publishing system of the present embodiment is composed of a publishing server 20. The publishing server 20 is connected to the on-site terminal 11, the online terminal 12, and the publisher terminal 30 through a communication network. The communication network is, for example, the Internet, which is constructed by a public telephone line network, a mobile phone line network, a wireless communication line, Ethernet (registered trademark), etc.

[0022] In the publishing system of this embodiment, it is assumed that a video (which may include sound) of a live performance filmed (which may include sound recording) at a site is published online, and there are audiences participating in the live performance at the site (hereinafter referred to as live audiences) and audiences watching the live broadcast online (hereinafter referred to as online audiences). In the publishing system of this embodiment, for example, when a questionnaire is conducted among the audience to determine the next piece of music to be performed or to change the performance on the stage, answers to the questionnaire are collected from both the live audience and the online audience.

[0023] The publishing server 20 may be a general-purpose computer, such as a workstation or a personal computer, or may be logically implemented through cloud computing. The publishing server 20 may be, for example, a computer that provides a video publishing service.

[0024] The on-site terminal 11 and the online terminal 12 are computers operated by the audience. The on-site terminal 11 and the online terminal 12 are, for example, smart phones, tablet computers, or personal computers. The on-site terminal 11 is operated by the on-site audience, and the online terminal 12 is operated by the online audience. The on-site terminal 11 and the online terminal 12 have, for example, the function of a web browser and can communicate with the publishing server 20 through the HTTP protocol.

[0025] The publisher terminal 30 is a computer operated by the publisher of the video. The publisher terminal 30 is, for example, a personal computer or a smart phone. The publisher terminal 30 can, for example, upload images and sounds of the performer's performance, playing, etc. to the publishing server 20. It should be noted that the publisher terminal 30 can also include a computer operated by the performer and a computer operated by the publishing operator.

[0026] <Structure of Distribution Server 20>

[0027] Figure 22 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware structure of the publishing server 20. In addition, the structure shown in the figure is an example, and it can also have a structure other than this. The publishing server 20 includes a CPU 201, a memory 202, a storage device 203, a communication interface 204, an input device 205, and an output device 206. The storage device 203 is a device for storing various data and programs, such as a hard disk drive, a solid state drive, a flash memory, etc. The communication interface 204 is an interface for connecting to a communication network, such as an adapter for connecting to Ethernet (registered trademark), a modem for connecting to a public telephone line network, a wireless communicator for wireless communication, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector for serial communication, an RS232C connector, etc. The input device 205 is a device for inputting data, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, a key, a microphone, etc. The output device 206 is a device for outputting data, such as a display, a printer, a speaker, etc. In addition, each functional unit of the distribution server 20 described below is realized by the CPU 201 reading a program stored in the storage device 203 to the memory 202 and executing it. Each storage unit of the distribution server 20 is realized as a part of the storage area provided by the memory 202 and the storage device 203.

[0028] Figure 3 20 is a diagram showing a software configuration example of the distribution server 20.

[0029] Basic structure

[0030] The distribution server 20 includes a video distribution section 211 , a service provision section 212 , a presence determination section 213 , a position information acquisition section 214 , an image acquisition section 215 , and a sound acquisition section 216 .

[0031] The video distribution unit 211 distributes the video. The video distribution unit 211 can distribute the video to the online terminal 12 (first viewer terminal) of the online viewer (first viewer) who is watching the live video online.

[0032] The service provider 212 implements the questionnaire and can receive answers to the questionnaire (question) from the online terminal 12 and can receive answers to the questionnaire (question) from the live terminal 11 (second audience terminal) of the live audience (second audience) watching the live broadcast on site.

[0033] Therefore, according to the distribution system of this embodiment, the questionnaire can be implemented simultaneously online and on-site.

[0034] Questionnaire

[0035] For example, the service providing unit 212 may send a form interface of a web page to the online terminal 12 , and receive answers to the questionnaire from the online terminal 12 as form data.

[0036] The service provider 212 may also send a questionnaire to the on-site terminal 11, but in this embodiment, the service provider 212 can instruct the publisher terminal 30 to implement the questionnaire, and the publisher himself or the performer provides the questions in the questionnaire to the on-site audience according to the publisher's instructions to the performer.

[0037] Testing on site

[0038] The presence determination unit 213 determines whether the on-site audience is present. The presence determination unit 213 can determine whether the on-site audience is present based on whether a given communication device such as a WiFi device installed on the site can communicate with the on-site terminal 11. For example, the presence determination unit 213 can determine whether it is possible to communicate with the on-site terminal 11 using only data packets passing through the WiFi device.

[0039] Therefore, according to the delivery system of this embodiment, the presence of the on-site audience can be confirmed by using the communication device such as WiFi installed on the site.

[0040] Detection on site through location information

[0041] The position information acquisition unit 214 acquires the position information of the field terminal 11 from the field terminal 11. The position information may be information determined by the field terminal 11 using a GPS signal or information determined by whether the field terminal 11 can communicate with a beacon installed on site.

[0042] The presence determination unit 213 may determine whether the on-site terminal 11 is on-site based on the position information.

[0043] Thereby, the presence of the on-site audience (on-site terminal 11 ) can be specified using the position information.

[0044] Detection on site by downloading a specific application

[0045] A link for downloading an application program running on the on-site terminal 11 may be provided in the field.

[0046] The presence determination unit 213 may also determine whether the second viewer is present on site based on whether communication with the application installed on the on-site terminal 11 is possible.

[0047] By installing the application downloaded and installed on-site on the on-site terminal 11 , it is possible to determine that the on-site terminal 11 is on-site.

[0048] Answer the questionnaire via the app

[0049] The service providing unit 212 can receive a response by operating the application installed in the field terminal 11. At this time, the service providing unit 212 can receive a response from the application.

[0050] Questionnaire answers based on audience's physical activities, etc.

[0051] A camera or other photographing device may be provided at the scene. The image acquisition unit 215 acquires image data of the audience photographed by the photographing device at the scene. The image acquisition unit 215 may acquire the image data by, for example, communicating with the photographing device.

[0052] The service provider 212 analyzes the image data, extracts at least one of the activities, postures, or actions of the audience, and can receive at least one of the activities, postures, or actions as the audience's answer to the questionnaire. For example, the service provider 212 can obtain the total result of the on-site questionnaire by detecting the hand-raising from the image data and counting the number of hands raised, that is, the number of audience members who raised their hands on the scene. In addition, the service provider 212 can also count the number of audience members standing or sitting on the scene as an answer.

[0053] In this way, the audience can answer the questionnaire through body movements and postures.

[0054] Answer the questionnaire using the phone's flashlight

[0055] The service provider 212 can analyze the image data, detect the flashlight of the on-site terminal 11 that is emitting light, and receive the number of flashlights detected as the on-site audience's answer to the questionnaire. For example, the flashlight can be turned on by the on-site audience using the basic function of the on-site terminal 11, or by receiving an instruction from the on-site audience through an application installed on the on-site terminal 11.

[0056] Thus, the audience can answer the questionnaire by turning on the flashlight of the on-site terminal 11 such as the smartphone they carry.

[0057] Questionnaire answering through audience voice

[0058] A sound collecting device such as a microphone may be installed on site. The sound acquisition unit 216 can acquire sound data collected by the sound collecting device on site.

[0059] The service providing unit 212 can acquire the volume of the audio data and receive the acquired volume as the answer to the questionnaire from the audience.

[0060] Answer the questionnaire by pressing keys

[0061] The buttons may be provided on site. The service providing unit 212 may obtain the number of pressed buttons as the total result of the questionnaire.

[0062] <Operation>

[0063] Figure 4It is a diagram showing the operation of the delivery system according to the present embodiment.

[0064] The publishing server 20 provides the questionnaire questions to the on-site terminal and the online terminal 12 (S301). The publishing server 20 can send questions to the on-site audience, for example, to the on-site terminal 11, or to the publisher terminal 30, and the publisher or the performer provides the questions to the on-site audience through images or sounds according to the instructions from the publisher. For the online audience, the publishing server 20 can send questions to the online terminal 12.

[0065] The distribution server 20 collects answers to the questionnaire from the on-site audience ( S302 ). As described above, the distribution server 20 can receive answers from the on-site terminals 11 , collect answers based on the captured on-site images, and collect answers based on the sounds collected on-site.

[0066] The publishing server 20 collects answers to the questionnaire from the online audience ( S303 ). The publishing server 20 may receive the answers from the online terminal 12 .

[0067] The distribution server 20 can change the performance on site according to the questionnaire results (S304). For example, the next program can be changed according to the questionnaire results, or the lighting and images on the stage can be changed.

[0068] The present embodiment has been described above, but the above embodiment is intended to facilitate understanding of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. The present invention can be changed and improved without departing from the gist thereof, and the present invention also includes equivalents thereof.

[0069] <Disclosure Information>

[0070] In addition, the present disclosure also includes the following configurations.

[0071] [Project 1]

[0072] A publishing system, characterized by comprising:

[0073] A video publishing unit, publishing the video to a first viewer terminal of a first viewer who is watching the live video online; and

[0074] The service providing unit receives an answer to the question from the first viewer terminal, and receives an answer to the question from a second viewer terminal of a second viewer who is watching the live broadcast on site.

[0075] [Project 2]

[0076] The publishing system according to item 1 is characterized in that it also includes:

[0077] The presence determination unit determines whether the second viewer is present at the site based on whether a communication device installed at the site can communicate with the second viewer terminal.

[0078] [Item 3]

[0079] The publishing system according to item 1 is characterized in that it also includes:

[0080] a location information acquiring unit, which acquires the location information of the second viewer terminal from the second viewer terminal; and

[0081] The presence determination unit determines whether the second viewer is present at the scene based on the position information.

[0082] [Item 4]

[0083] The publishing system according to item 1 is characterized in that a link for downloading an application running on the second viewer terminal is provided at the site;

[0084] The present judgment unit is further included to judge whether the second audience is present at the scene according to whether the second audience can communicate with the application.

[0085] [Item 5]

[0086] The publishing system according to item 4 is characterized in that the service providing unit receives the response by operating the application.

[0087] [Item 6]

[0088] The publishing system according to any one of items 1 to 4, further comprising:

[0089] An image acquisition unit, which acquires image data of the second audience photographed at the scene;

[0090] The service providing section analyzes the image data, extracts at least one of an activity, a gesture, or a motion of the second viewer, and receives at least one of the activity, the gesture, or the motion as the reply.

[0091] [Item 7]

[0092] The publishing system according to any one of items 1 to 4, further comprising:

[0093] An image acquisition unit, which acquires image data of the second audience photographed at the scene;

[0094] The service providing unit analyzes the image data and receives the number of flashlights provided in the second viewer terminal that emits light as the response.

[0095] [Item 8]

[0096] The publishing system according to any one of items 1 to 4, further comprising:

[0097] A sound acquisition unit, which acquires sound data collected at the scene;

[0098] The service providing unit receives the volume of the audio data as the response.

[0099] Description of Reference Numerals

[0100] 11: On-site terminal;

[0101] 12: Online terminal;

[0102] 20: Publishing server;

[0103] 30: Publisher terminal.

Claims

1. A publishing system, characterized in that: include: A video publishing unit, publishing the video to a first viewer terminal of a first viewer who is watching the live video online; as well as The service providing unit receives an answer to the question from the first viewer terminal, and receives an answer to the question from a second viewer terminal of a second viewer who is watching the live broadcast on site.

2. The publishing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: The presence determination unit determines whether the second viewer is present at the site based on whether a communication device installed at the site can communicate with the second viewer terminal.

3. The publishing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: a location information acquiring unit, which acquires the location information of the second viewer terminal from the second viewer terminal; as well as The presence determination unit determines whether the second viewer is present at the scene based on the position information.

4. The publishing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: providing at the site a link for downloading an application program running on the second viewer terminal; The present judgment unit is further included to judge whether the second audience is present at the scene according to whether the second audience can communicate with the application.

5. The publishing system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The service providing unit receives the response by operating the application program.

6. The publishing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: Also includes: An image acquisition unit, which acquires image data of the second audience photographed at the scene; The service providing section analyzes the image data, extracts at least one of an activity, a gesture, or a motion of the second viewer, and receives at least one of the activity, the gesture, or the motion as the reply.

7. The publishing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: Also includes: An image acquisition unit, which acquires image data of the second audience photographed at the scene; The service providing unit analyzes the image data and receives the number of flashlights provided in the second viewer terminal that emits light as the response.

8. The publishing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: Also includes: A sound acquisition unit, which acquires sound data collected at the scene; The service providing unit receives the volume of the audio data as the response.

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