Broadcast data transmission device, broadcast data transmission method, and broadcast data transmission program

Abstract

To compose two pieces of broadcast data for broadcasting, and transmit the same.SOLUTION: A broadcast data transmission device 10 transmits each of a plurality of pieces of broadcast data for broadcasting a program to a corresponding broadcast system. A transfer control unit 14 transfers each piece of the broadcast data to an on-air control unit 15 provided in the corresponding broadcast system. The on-air control unit 15 acquires the transferred broadcast data and outputs the broadcast data to an image transmission unit 16 corresponding to the corresponding broadcast system in accordance with a broadcast schedule of the broadcast data. A second image transmission unit 162 acquires two pieces of broadcast data, composes the acquired two pieces of broadcast data as image data, and transmits image composition data 23 obtained by the composition.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a broadcast data transmission device, a broadcast data transmission method, and a broadcast data transmission program. [Background technology]

[0002] The broadcast data transmission device is a device that transmits broadcast data for broadcasting a program, such as a weather program, to a destination. The broadcast data is image data and audio data. The broadcast data transmission device transmits the broadcast data to the destination according to a preregistered schedule. The broadcast data is generated from weather data acquired from, for example, a meteorological operations support center or a private weather company. The broadcast data transmitted from the broadcast data transmission device is distributed from a terrestrial digital television transmitter via a radio tower.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a technology that checks the load status of the sending part when sending broadcast data via system A and system B. Then, after checking that the load on neither system is high, the broadcast data is transferred. This makes it possible to prevent problems such as animations stopping during broadcast. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2017-38262 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In Patent Document 1, the broadcast data transmission device receives image and audio data included in the broadcast data from the receiving terminal and transmits it to the destination. However, in Patent Document 1, the transmission device cannot synthesize and transmit multiple pieces of information. For example, when transmitting a caption and a tsunami map, it is necessary to prepare an image transmission unit for each data, transmit the caption from the first unit and the tsunami map from the second unit, and synthesize the images using an external device. Alternatively, one image transmission unit must switch between the caption and the tsunami map and transmit them. Specifically, it was necessary to transmit the caption and the tsunami map by turning off the tsunami map and outputting the caption, and then turning on the tsunami map when the caption ended.

[0006] An object of the present disclosure is to synthesize image data from two broadcast data sets and transmit the synthesized image data when transmitting image data for broadcast. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The present disclosure relates to a broadcast data transmission device that transmits each of a plurality of broadcast data for program broadcasting to a corresponding broadcast system, a transfer control unit that receives the plurality of broadcast data from a receiving terminal and transfers each of the plurality of broadcast data; An on-air control unit provided for each of a plurality of broadcasting systems; an image sending unit provided corresponding to each of a plurality of broadcasting systems; Equipped with The transfer control unit Transferring each broadcast data to an on-air control unit provided in the corresponding broadcast system; The on-air control unit includes: acquiring the transferred broadcast data, and outputting the broadcast data to an image sending unit corresponding to the corresponding broadcast channel in accordance with a broadcast schedule of the broadcast data; The image sending unit includes: The second image sending unit is configured to acquire two pieces of broadcast data, synthesize the acquired two pieces of broadcast data as image data, and send out image synthesis data obtained by the synthesis. Effect of the Invention

[0008] In the broadcast data transmission device according to the present disclosure, the image transmission unit includes a second image transmission unit that acquires two broadcast data, synthesizes the acquired two broadcast data as image data, and transmits the image synthesis data obtained by the synthesis. Therefore, in the broadcast data transmission device according to the present disclosure, when transmitting image data for broadcast, the image data is synthesized from the two broadcast data and transmitted, so that text information that matches the information of one image data can be synthesized and transmitted. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a broadcast data transmission system according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] 2 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a broadcast data transmission device according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a transfer control unit according to the first embodiment; [Figure 4] 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the broadcast data transmission device according to the first embodiment. [Diagram 5] 3 shows an example of two pieces of broadcast data, a breaking news caption and a tsunami map, according to the first embodiment, and an example of image synthesis data. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing another example of two broadcast data and image synthesis data according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] 1 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a broadcast data transmission device according to a first embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing another example of the hardware configuration of the broadcast data transmission device according to the first embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a broadcast data transmission device according to a second embodiment. [Figure 10] 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the broadcast data transmission device according to the second embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a breaking news telop database indicating conditions for outputting breaking news telops according to the second embodiment. [Figure 12]FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a tsunami map database indicating conditions for outputting a tsunami map according to the second embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a broadcast data transmission device according to a third embodiment. [Figure 14] 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the broadcast data transmission device according to the third embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of image synthesis data according to the third embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, the same or corresponding parts are given the same reference numerals. In the description of the embodiment, the description of the same or corresponding parts will be omitted or simplified as appropriate. The arrows in the drawing mainly indicate the flow of data or the flow of processing. In addition, the relationship of the size of each component in the following drawings may differ from the actual one. In addition, in the description of the embodiment, directions or positions such as up, down, left, right, front, back, front, and back may be indicated. These notations are for convenience of explanation and do not limit the arrangement, direction, or orientation of devices, instruments, parts, etc.

[0011] Embodiment 1 ***Configuration Description*** FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a broadcast data transmission system 500 according to this embodiment. The broadcast data transmission system 500 includes a broadcast data transmission device 10, a receiving terminal 20, an information retrieval terminal 30, an operation management device 40, a remote controller 50, and an operation terminal 60. The receiving terminal 20, the information retrieval terminal 30, the operation management device 40, the remote controller 50, and the operation terminal 60 are provided for each broadcasting system.

[0012] FIG. 1 shows an example of four broadcasting channels, ie, channel 1, channel 2, channel 3, and channel 4. Of these broadcasting channels, channel 3 is a broadcasting channel that broadcasts image data of breaking news captions that are displayed when a program is broadcast. Channel 4 is image data corresponding to the content of the breaking news caption broadcast in channel 3. The image data broadcast in channels 3 and 4 is two types of image data: image data of the breaking news captions that are displayed when a program is broadcast, and image data corresponding to the content of the breaking news caption.

[0013] As a specific example, the first channel displays a weather map, the second channel displays a time mark, the third channel displays a news subtitle, and the fourth channel displays a tsunami map. The time mark is a weather mark displayed next to the time. Note that this specific example is merely an example, and the present embodiment can be applied to other types of data.

[0014] In Figure 1, the symbols followed by A correspond to system 1, the symbols followed by B correspond to system 2, the symbols followed by C correspond to system 3, and the symbols followed by D correspond to system 4. Each receiving terminal 20, each information retrieval terminal 30, each operation management device 40, each remote controller 50, and each operation terminal 60 are connected to the broadcast data transmitting device 10 via a network.

[0015] The broadcast data transmission device 10 is a device that transmits each image data of a plurality of image data for program broadcasting to a corresponding destination. The broadcast data transmission device 10 transmits broadcast image data, such as weather data, to a destination corresponding to a broadcast system according to a schedule. In the following description, it is assumed that image data for broadcasting may contain audio data.

[0016] The receiving terminal 20 is a device that receives meteorological data 21, such as weather data and disaster data, from a meteorological operations support center or a private meteorological company. The receiving terminal 20 transmits broadcast data included in the received meteorological data 21 to the broadcast data transmission device 10. At this time, the data format of the broadcast data transmitted by the receiving terminal 20 is assumed to be text data or image data. The receiving terminal 20 may be a single physical terminal.

[0017] The information retrieval terminal 30 is a device for setting a program broadcast schedule 31 according to an input from a user. The information retrieval terminal 30 transmits the set broadcast schedule 31 to the broadcast data transmission device 10. An information retrieval terminal 30 is provided corresponding to each of the two broadcast systems, system 1 and system 2.

[0018] The operation management device 40 is a device that manages a broadcast schedule 41 of programs in a broadcast station. The operation management device 40 transmits the broadcast schedule 41 that it manages to the broadcast data transmission device 10. The operation management device 40 is provided corresponding to each of the two broadcast systems, system 1 and system 2.

[0019] The remote controller 50 is a device for setting a broadcast schedule 51 of a program from the outside. The remote controller 50 transmits the set broadcast schedule 51 to the broadcast data transmission device 10. The remote controller 50 is provided corresponding to each of the two broadcast systems, system 1 and system 2.

[0020] The operation terminal 60 is a device for setting a broadcast schedule 61 of programs from outside. The operation terminal 60C is a terminal for operating the breaking news telop received by the receiving terminal 20C, and the operation terminal 60D is a terminal for operating the tsunami map received by the receiving terminal 20D. Physically, there may be only one terminal as the operation terminal 60. The image data of the tsunami map received by the receiving terminal 20D may be referred to as a super tsunami map. In this embodiment, the first and second systems for broadcasting image data generated from one broadcast data may or may not be present. When the first and second systems are present, a third or fourth system may be added to the existing broadcast data transmission device. When the first and second systems are not present, a new broadcast data transmission device with three or four systems is created.

[0021] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the broadcast data transmission device 10 according to the present embodiment. The broadcast data transmission device 10 includes a schedule control unit 11, an APC control unit 12, a controller control unit 13, a transfer control unit 14, an on-air control unit 15, and an image transmission unit 16. APC is an abbreviation for Automatic Program Control. It is also called APS. The schedule control unit 11, the APC control unit 12, the controller control unit 13, and the on-air control unit 15 are provided corresponding to each of the two broadcasting systems, system 1 and system 2.

[0022] The schedule control unit 11 receives the broadcast schedule 31 transmitted from the information retrieval terminal 30. The schedule control unit 11 transmits the received broadcast schedule 31 to the on-air control unit 15 of the corresponding broadcast system. The APC control unit 12 receives the broadcast schedule 41 transmitted from the traffic management device 40. The APC control unit 12 transmits the received broadcast schedule 41 to the on-air control unit 15 of the corresponding broadcast system. The controller control unit 13 receives the broadcast schedule 51 transmitted from the remote controller 50. The controller control unit 13 transmits the received broadcast schedule 51 to the on-air control unit 15 of the corresponding broadcast channel.

[0023] The transfer control unit 14 receives a plurality of broadcast data from the receiving terminal 20 and transfers each of the plurality of broadcast data. The transfer control unit 14 transfers each of the broadcast data to an on-air control unit 15 provided in a corresponding broadcast system. The plurality of broadcast data received from the receiving terminal 20 is the weather data 21 described above. Specifically, the transfer control unit 14 receives weather data 21 for program broadcasting from the receiving terminal 20 and transfers it to the on-air control unit 15. Here, the transfer control unit 14 receives broadcast data included in the weather data 21 from the receiving terminal 20 and transfers it to the on-air control unit 15. In a specific example, the transfer control unit 14 transfers the weather chart of system 1 in the form of image data to the on-air control unit 15A, and the time horizontal marks of system 2 in the form of image data to the on-air control unit 15B. The transfer control unit 14 also transfers the breaking news telop of system 3 in the form of text data to the on-air control unit 15C, and transfers the tsunami map of system 4 in the form of image data to the on-air control unit 15D.

[0024] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the transfer control unit 14 according to the present embodiment. The transfer control unit 14 includes a request receiving unit 141 , a state determining unit 142 , and a data transfer unit 143 .

[0025] The request receiving unit 141 receives a transmission request for requesting transmission of the weather data 21 from the receiving terminal 20 . When the request receiving unit 141 receives a transmission request 24, the status determining unit 142 determines whether or not each image transmitting unit 16 is busy. Here, the status determining unit 142 inquires of the on-air control unit 15 about the status of each image transmitting unit 16, thereby determining whether or not the image transmitting unit 16 is busy. The busy state refers to a state in which the image sending unit 16 is performing a process with a high load. When the status determination unit 142 determines that none of the image sending units 16 are busy, the data transfer unit 143 obtains the broadcast data contained in the weather data 21 requested to be sent from the receiving terminal 20 and transfers it to the on-air control unit 15.

[0026] An on-air control unit 15 is provided for each of the multiple broadcasting channels. The on-air control unit 15 acquires the broadcast data transferred from the transfer control unit 14, and outputs the broadcast data to the image sending unit 16 corresponding to the corresponding broadcasting channel according to the broadcast schedule of the broadcast data. Specifically, on-air control unit 15A and on-air control unit 15B control the transmission of broadcast data transferred from transfer control unit 14 in accordance with broadcast schedules 31, 41, and 51 transmitted from schedule control unit 11, APC control unit 12, and controller control unit 13.

[0027] On-air control unit 15C controls the transmission of broadcast data transferred from transfer control unit 14 according to broadcast schedule 61C acquired from operation terminal 60C. On-air control unit 15D controls the transmission of broadcast data transferred from transfer control unit 14 according to broadcast schedule 61D acquired from operation terminal 60D. Specifically, the on-air control unit 15C controls the transmission of the breaking news telop transferred from the transfer control unit 14 according to the broadcast schedule 61C acquired from the operation terminal 60D. The on-air control unit 15D controls the transmission of the tsunami map transferred from the transfer control unit 14 according to the broadcast schedule 61D acquired from the operation terminal 60D.

[0028] The image sending units 16 are provided corresponding to the respective broadcasting channels of the plurality of broadcasting channels. Specifically, the image sending unit 16A corresponds to one broadcast system, and the image sending unit 16B corresponds to two broadcast systems. The image sending unit 16A and the image sending unit 16B acquire one image data and send out the acquired one image data. For example, the image sending unit 16A acquires a weather chart from the on-air control unit 15A and sends out the acquired weather chart as is. The image sending unit 16B acquires a time horizontal mark from the on-air control unit 15B and sends out the acquired time horizontal mark as is. The image sending unit 16A and the image sending unit 16B are examples of the first image sending unit 161 that acquires one image data and sends the acquired one image data as is. The image sending unit 16A and the image sending unit 16B may also acquire one text data, generate image data from the text data, and send the image data.

[0029] The image sending unit 16CD is compatible with two broadcasting systems, 3 and 4 systems. The image sending unit 16CD acquires one piece of text data and one piece of image data, generates image data from the acquired text data, synthesizes the two pieces of image data, and sends out image composite data 23 obtained by the synthesis. For example, the image sending unit 16CD acquires a flash news caption from the on-air control unit 15C and a tsunami map from the on-air control unit 15D, generates image data from the acquired flash news caption, and then synthesizes the image data of the flash news caption and the image data of the tsunami map. The image sending unit 16CD then sends out image composite data 23 obtained by synthesizing the flash news caption and the tsunami map. The image sending unit 16CD is an example of a second image sending unit 162 that acquires two broadcast data, and if the two acquired broadcast data contain text data, generates image data from the text data, synthesizes the two image data, and sends out the image synthesis data 23 obtained by the synthesis.

[0030] ***Explanation of Operation*** Next, the operation of the broadcast data transmission device 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. The operation procedure of the broadcast data transmission device 10 corresponds to a broadcast data transmission method. Also, the program that realizes the operation of the broadcast data transmission device 10 corresponds to a broadcast data transmission program.

[0031] FIG. 4 is a flow diagram showing the operation of the broadcast data transmitting device 10 according to the present embodiment. In the broadcast data transmission device 10 according to this embodiment, the two broadcast channels corresponding to the two broadcast data are three broadcast channels that display breaking news captions and four broadcast channels that display tsunami maps.

[0032] <Transfer control process> In step S1, the transfer control unit 14 receives three lines of breaking news telops from the receiving terminal 20C. In step S2, the transfer control unit 14 transfers the received breaking news caption to the on-air control unit 15C.

[0033] Also, in step S11, the transfer control unit 14 receives the four systems of tsunami maps from the receiving terminal 20D. In step S12, the transfer control unit 14 transfers the received tsunami map to the on-air control unit 15D.

[0034] When the transfer control unit 14 transfers the received breaking news captions and tsunami maps to the on-air control unit 15C and the on-air control unit 15D, the transfer control is performed as described above, i.e., the transfer control is performed by the request receiving unit 141, the status determination unit 142, and the data transfer unit 143.

[0035] <On-air control processing> Next, the on-air control unit 15 acquires a broadcast schedule 61 from an external operation terminal 60 for each of the two broadcast data. The operation terminal 60 is a terminal for an operator to instruct a schedule for displaying broadcast data. The process from the operation terminal 60 is a process for accepting a decision by the operator as to whether or not the broadcast data in question should be displayed. For example, the operation terminal 60 displays an input screen for inputting a broadcast schedule of broadcast data. The operator inputs the broadcast schedule, such as whether the broadcast data should be displayed, via the input screen.

[0036] In step S3, the on-air control unit 15C acquires the broadcast schedule 61C for the transmission of the three breaking news telops from the operation terminal 60C. That is, the on-air control unit 15C acquires the broadcast schedule 61C, which is an instruction for the transmission of the breaking news telops, from the operator via the operation terminal 60C. In step S4, the on-air control unit 15C, in accordance with the broadcast schedule 61C acquired from the operation terminal 60C, controls the transmission of the breaking news telop transferred from the transfer control unit 14. The on-air control unit 15C outputs the breaking news telop to the image sending unit CD in accordance with the broadcast schedule 61C.

[0037] In step S13, the on-air control unit 15D acquires the broadcast schedule 61D for the four tsunami maps from the operation terminal 60D. That is, the on-air control unit 15D acquires the broadcast schedule 61D, which is an instruction to transmit the tsunami map, from the operator via the operation terminal 60D. In step S14, the on-air control unit 15D controls the transmission of the tsunami map transferred from the transfer control unit 14 in accordance with the broadcasting schedule 61D acquired from the operation terminal 60D. The on-air control unit 15D outputs the tsunami map to the image sending unit CD in accordance with the broadcasting schedule 61D.

[0038] <Image transmission processing> The image sending unit 16CD is an example of the second image sending unit 162 that acquires two pieces of broadcast data, synthesizes the acquired two pieces of broadcast data as image data, and sends out the image synthesis data 23 obtained by the synthesis.

[0039] In step S15, the image sending unit 16CD acquires the flash news caption from the on-air control unit 15C and the tsunami map from the on-air control unit 15D. The image sending unit 16CD synthesizes the two image data, i.e., the flash news caption and the tsunami map, to generate image synthesis data 23.

[0040] In step S16, the image sending unit 16CD sends out the image synthesis data 23 obtained by synthesizing the flash news caption and the tsunami map.

[0041] In the process of compositing the flash news caption and the tsunami map in step S15, the timing of transfer of each image of the flash news caption and the tsunami map is not taken into consideration. The image transmission unit 16CD waits for the flash news caption and the tsunami map to be transferred in sequence before compositing them. In step S15, not only may both of the two broadcast data be received, but also only one of the broadcast data may be received. If only one of the broadcast data is received, the synthesis process in step S15 may be skipped. In step S16, the image sending unit 16CD may send only one of the received broadcast data. If only a breaking news caption is received, the breaking news caption is generated into image data, and only the image data is displayed.

[0042] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of two pieces of image data, a bulletin telop and a tsunami map, according to the present embodiment, and an example of image synthesis data. Fig. 5(a) is an example of image data generated from three types of breaking news telops received from the receiving terminal 20C. Fig. 5(a) is image data of a breaking news telop about an earthquake. Fig. 5(b) is an example of image data of four tsunami maps received from the receiving terminal 20D. Fig. 5(b) is a tsunami map corresponding to the content of the quick report caption in Fig. 5(a). The image data for broadcasting has a part called FILL, which is the picture part, and a part called KEY, where the overlaid image part is transparent. By displaying an image generated from the flash news caption in the area called KEY of the tsunami map data, the flash news caption is displayed transparently.

[0043] FIG. 5(c) shows image synthesis data 23 in which the breaking news caption in FIG. 5(a) and the tsunami map in FIG. 5(b) are synthesized.

[0044] 5(d), (e), and (f) are other examples of the image synthesis data 23. In FIG. 5(d), a news flash caption "Tsunami Warning" is combined with a tsunami map of the Tohoku region. In FIG. 5(e), the breaking news caption "TSUNAMI HUGE TSUNAMI WARNING" is combined with a tsunami map. In FIG. 5(f), a news flash caption saying "Released" is combined with a tsunami map.

[0045] ***Other configurations*** FIG. 6 is a diagram showing another example of the image synthesis data 23 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 6(a) shows image data generated from the quick news caption "Heavy Rain Warning for Tokyo" of three channels received from the receiving terminal 20C. Fig. 6(b) shows image data of four typhoon radar systems received from receiving terminal 20D. Fig. 6(b) shows image data of typhoon radar systems linked to the content of the breaking news caption in Fig. 6(a). FIG. 6(c) shows image synthesis data 23 in which the flash news caption in FIG. 6(a) and the typhoon radar in FIG. 6(b) are synthesized.

[0046] FIG. 6(d) shows image data generated from the three-channel quick news caption "Heavy Rain Warning for Tokyo" received from the receiving terminal 20C. Fig. 6(e) shows image data of the four raincloud radar systems received from the receiving terminal 20D. Fig. 6(e) shows image data of the raincloud radar systems linked to the contents of the breaking news caption in Fig. 6(d). FIG. 6(f) shows image synthesis data 23 in which the breaking news caption in FIG. 6(d) and the raincloud radar in FIG. 6(e) are synthesized.

[0047] ***Explanation of the Effects of the Present Embodiment*** As described above, according to the broadcast data transmission device of this embodiment, it is possible to expand the transmission system while making use of the transmission function of the existing broadcast data transmission device. Furthermore, according to the broadcast data transmission device of this embodiment, by synthesizing information on two broadcast data items, such as a news alert caption and a tsunami map, it becomes possible to simultaneously transmit the two broadcast data items.

[0048] ***Explanation of Hardware Configuration Example*** <Realized through software> Fig. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of the broadcast data transmission device 10 according to the present embodiment. Fig. 7 shows an example in which the functions of the broadcast data transmission device 10 are realized by software.

[0049] The broadcast data transmission device 10 is a computer. The broadcast data transmission device 10 includes a processor 910 and other hardware such as a memory 921, an auxiliary storage device 922, an input / output interface 930, and a communication interface 950. The processor 910 is connected to the other hardware via a signal line 80 and controls the other hardware.

[0050] As described above, the broadcast data transmission device 10 comprises, as functional elements, a schedule control unit 11, an APC control unit 12, a controller control unit 13, a transfer control unit 14, an on-air control unit 15, and an image transmission unit 16. The functions of the schedule control unit 11, the APC control unit 12, the controller control unit 13, the transfer control unit 14, the on-air control unit 15, and the image transmission unit 16 are realized by software. The functions of the schedule control unit 11, the APC control unit 12, the controller control unit 13, the transfer control unit 14, the on-air control unit 15, and the image sending unit 16 may be referred to as functions of the broadcast data sending device 10. Also, the schedule control unit 11, the APC control unit 12, the controller control unit 13, the transfer control unit 14, the on-air control unit 15, and the image sending unit 16 may be referred to as each unit of the broadcast data sending device 10.

[0051] The processor 910 is a device that executes a broadcast data transmission program. The broadcast data transmission program is a program that realizes the functions of the broadcast data transmission device 10. The processor 910 is an IC that performs arithmetic processing. Specific examples of the processor 910 are a CPU, a DSP, and a GPU. IC is an abbreviation for Integrated Circuit. CPU is an abbreviation for Central Processing Unit. DSP is an abbreviation for Digital Signal Processor. GPU is an abbreviation for Graphics Processing Unit.

[0052] The memory 921 is a storage device that temporarily stores data. Specific examples of the memory 921 are SRAM and DRAM. SRAM is an abbreviation for Static Random Access Memory. DRAM is an abbreviation for Dynamic Random Access Memory. The auxiliary storage device 922 is a storage device that stores data. A specific example of the auxiliary storage device 922 is a HDD. The auxiliary storage device 922 may also be a portable storage medium such as an SD (registered trademark) memory card, CF, NAND flash, a flexible disk, an optical disk, a compact disk, a Blu-ray (registered trademark) disk, or a DVD. Note that HDD is an abbreviation for Hard Disk Drive. SD (registered trademark) is an abbreviation for Secure Digital. CF is an abbreviation for CompactFlash (registered trademark). DVD is an abbreviation for Digital Versatile Disk.

[0053] The input / output interface 930 is an interface for connecting an input / output device. Specific examples of the input / output interface 930 include a USB and an HDMI (registered trademark) port. USB is an abbreviation for Universal Serial Bus. HDMI (registered trademark) is an abbreviation for High-Definition Multimedia Interface.

[0054] The communication interface 950 is an interface for communicating with an external device. Specific examples of the communication interface 950 include an Ethernet (registered trademark) port, or a device for performing wireless communication.

[0055] The broadcast data transmission program is executed in the broadcast data transmission device 10. The broadcast data transmission program is read into the processor 910 and executed by the processor 910. The memory 921 stores not only the broadcast data transmission program but also the OS. OS is an abbreviation for Operating System. The processor 910 executes the broadcast data transmission program while executing the OS. The broadcast data transmission program and the OS may be stored in the auxiliary storage device 922. The broadcast data transmission program and the OS stored in the auxiliary storage device 922 are loaded into the memory 921 and executed by the processor 910. Note that a part or all of the broadcast data transmission program may be incorporated into the OS.

[0056] The broadcast data transmission device 10 may include a plurality of processors that replace the processor 910. These plurality of processors share the task of executing the broadcast data transmission program. Each of the processors is a device that executes the broadcast data transmission program in the same manner as the processor 910.

[0057] Data, information, signal values ​​and variable values ​​used, processed or output by the broadcast data transmission program are stored in the memory 921, the auxiliary storage device 922, or a register or cache memory within the processor 910.

[0058] The "part" of each part of broadcast data transmitting device 10 may be read as a "circuit," "step," "procedure," "processing," or "circuitry." The broadcast data transmitting program causes a computer to execute each process of each part of broadcast data transmitting device 10, with the "part" being read as a "processing." The "processing" of each process of broadcast data transmitting device 10 may be read as a "program," "program product," "computer-readable storage medium storing a program," or "computer-readable recording medium recording a program." In addition, the broadcast data transmitting method is a method performed by broadcast data transmitting device 10 executing the broadcast data transmitting program. The broadcast data transmission program may be provided in a form stored in a computer-readable recording medium, or as a program product.

[0059] <Realized by hardware> Fig. 8 is a diagram showing another example of the hardware configuration of the broadcast data transmission device 10 according to the present embodiment. Fig. 8 shows, as a modified example, an example in which the functions of each unit of the broadcast data transmission device 10 are realized by hardware. Specifically, the broadcast data transmission device 10 includes an electronic circuit 909 instead of the processor 910 .

[0060] The electronic circuit 909 is a dedicated electronic circuit that realizes the functions of the broadcast data transmission device 10. Specifically, the electronic circuit 909 is a single circuit, a composite circuit, a programmed processor, a parallel programmed processor, a logic IC, a GA, an ASIC, or an FPGA. GA is an abbreviation for Gate Array. ASIC is an abbreviation for Application Specific Integrated Circuit. FPGA is an abbreviation for Field-Programmable Gate Array.

[0061] The functions of the broadcast data transmission device 10 may be realized by one electronic circuit, or may be distributed across multiple electronic circuits.

[0062] As another modification, some of the functions of each unit of the broadcast data transmission device 10 may be realized by electronic circuits and the remaining functions may be realized by software. Also, some or all of the functions of each unit of the broadcast data transmission device 10 may be realized by firmware.

[0063] Each of the processor and electronic circuitry is also called a processing circuitry. In other words, the functions of each part of the broadcast data transmission device 10 are realized by the processing circuitry.

[0064] Embodiment 2 In this embodiment, differences from and additions to the first embodiment will be mainly described. In this embodiment, components having the same functions as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0065] ***Configuration Description*** FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the broadcast data transmission device 10 according to the present embodiment. The broadcast data transmission device 10 according to the present embodiment includes a condition database 17 that indicates the conditions for outputting to the second image transmission unit 162 each of the two broadcast data to be combined. Then, the on-air control unit 15 determines the broadcast schedule 71 for each of the two broadcast data based on the condition database 17.

[0066] In the first embodiment, the on-air control units 15C and 15D acquire the broadcast schedules 61C and 61D from the operation terminals 60C and 60D. In the broadcast data transmission device 10 according to the present embodiment, the on-air control unit 15C determines the broadcast schedule 71C based on the condition database 17C. Moreover, the on-air control unit 15D determines the broadcast schedule 71D based on the condition database 17D.

[0067] ***Explanation of Operation*** FIG. 10 is a flow diagram showing the operation of the broadcast data transmitting device 10 according to the present embodiment. In Fig. 10, steps S1, S2, and S4 are similar to those described in Fig. 4 of embodiment 1. However, in Fig. 10, step S3 in Fig. 4 is changed to steps S31 and S32. Moreover, steps S11, S12, and S14 are similar to those described in Fig. 4 of embodiment 1. However, in Fig. 10, step S13 in Fig. 4 is changed to steps S131 and S132.

[0068] In step S31, the on-air control unit 15C judges the broadcast schedule 71C for the breaking news telop based on the condition database 17C. Specifically, the on-air control unit 15C determines the broadcast schedule 71C for whether or not to output the breaking news telop to the image sending unit 16CD based on the condition database 17C. When it is determined in the broadcast schedule 71C that a breaking news caption is to be output (YES in step S32), the process proceeds to step S4, where the on-air control unit 15C outputs the breaking news caption to the image sending unit 16CD. If it is determined in broadcast schedule 71C that a breaking news caption is not to be output (NO in step S32), the process returns to step S1.

[0069] Also, in step S131, the on-air control unit 15D determines the broadcast schedule 71D for the tsunami map based on the condition database 17D. Specifically, the on-air control unit 15D determines the broadcast schedule 71D of whether or not to output the tsunami map to the image sending unit 16CD based on the condition database 17D. At this time, the on-air control unit 15D acquires the breaking news telop transferred to the on-air control unit 15C from the on-air control unit 15C. Then, the on-air control unit 15D uses the breaking news telop acquired from the on-air control unit 15C to refer to the condition database 17D and determines the broadcast schedule 71D. When it is determined in the broadcast schedule 71D that the tsunami map is to be output (YES in step S132), the process proceeds to step S14, where the on-air control unit 15D outputs the tsunami map to the image sending unit 16CD. If it is determined in broadcast schedule 71D that the tsunami map is not to be output (NO in step S132), the process returns to step S11.

[0070] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a breaking news telop database indicating conditions for outputting breaking news telops according to this embodiment. The breaking news telop database is a condition database 17C that indicates the conditions for outputting breaking news telop to the image sending section 16CD. In the breaking news caption database, the type of caption, the caption information which is the content of the breaking news caption, and whether or not to display the caption are set.

[0071] For example, in the case of the breaking news caption "Tsunami warning announcement", the display / hide setting of the caption is set to "display". The on-air control unit 15C refers to the condition database 17C for the breaking news caption "Tsunami warning announcement". The display / hide setting of the caption corresponding to the breaking news caption "Tsunami warning announcement" is "display". Therefore, the on-air control unit 15C determines to output the breaking news caption "Tsunami warning announcement" to the image sending unit 16CD.

[0072] Also, for example, in the case of the breaking news caption "Tsunami warning lifted," the display / hide setting for the caption is set to "display for a certain period of time and then hide." In this case, the on-air control unit 15C determines whether or not to output the caption to the image sending unit 16CD depending on whether or not the breaking news caption "Tsunami warning lifted" has been displayed for a certain period of time. Alternatively, the on-air control unit 15C determines whether or not to output the caption to the image sending unit 16CD depending on whether or not the breaking news caption "Tsunami warning lifted" has been displayed for a certain period of time. The on-air control unit 15C determines whether or not to output a breaking news caption based on the display-related settings corresponding to the type of breaking news caption in the condition database 17C.

[0073] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a tsunami map database indicating conditions for outputting a tsunami map according to this embodiment. The tsunami map database is a condition database 17D that indicates the conditions for outputting a tsunami map to the image sending unit 16CD. In the tsunami map database, the type of caption, the caption information which is the content of the breaking news caption, and whether or not to display the tsunami map are set.

[0074] For example, in the case of the breaking news caption "Tsunami Warning Announcement," the display / hide setting for the tsunami map is set to "display." The on-air control unit 15D refers to the condition database 17D for the breaking news caption "Tsunami Warning Announcement." The display / hide setting for the tsunami map corresponding to the breaking news caption "Tsunami Warning Announcement" is "display." Therefore, the on-air control unit 15D determines to output the tsunami map to the image sending unit 16CD.

[0075] Also, for example, in the case of a breaking news caption "Tsunami warning lifted," the display / hide setting for the tsunami map is set to "display for a certain period of time and then hide." At this time, the on-air control unit 15D determines whether or not to output the tsunami map to the image sending unit 16CD depending on whether or not a certain period of time has passed since the tsunami map was displayed. Alternatively, the on-air control unit 15D determines whether or not to output the tsunami map to the image sending unit 16CD depending on whether or not a certain period of time has passed since the tsunami map was displayed. The on-air control unit 15D determines whether or not to output a tsunami map based on the display settings corresponding to the type of breaking news caption in the condition database 17D.

[0076] In step S15, the image sending unit 16CD synthesizes the breaking news caption and the tsunami map to generate image synthesis data. Then, in step S16, the image sending unit 16CD sends out the image synthesis data 23 obtained by synthesizing the flash news caption and the tsunami map. Steps S15 and S16 are similar to those described with reference to FIG.

[0077] ***Explanation of the Effects of the Present Embodiment*** As described above, in the broadcast data transmission device according to the present embodiment, the on-air control unit uses the condition database to determine whether or not to output image data to the image transmission unit depending on the type of breaking news telop. Therefore, the broadcast data transmission device according to the present embodiment can automatically determine the broadcast schedule.

[0078] Embodiment 3 In this embodiment, differences from the first and second embodiments and additional features to the first and second embodiments will be mainly described. In this embodiment, components having the same functions as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0079] ***Configuration Description*** FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the broadcast data transmission device 10 according to the present embodiment. The broadcast data transmission device 10 according to this embodiment includes an alarm database 18 in addition to the configuration of the second embodiment shown in FIG. The alarm database 18 stores image data to be displayed together with the breaking news caption when the content of the breaking news caption indicates an alarm.

[0080] One of the two on-air control units corresponding to the two broadcast data to be combined transfers the broadcast data transferred from the transfer control unit 14 to the other on-air control unit. In the broadcast data transmission device 10 of this embodiment, the two broadcast systems corresponding to the two broadcast data are a three-system broadcast system that displays horizontal time marks and a four-system broadcast system that displays a tsunami map. Specifically, one on-air control unit 15D transfers the transferred tsunami map to the other on-air control unit 15C.

[0081] The other on-air control unit determines the two broadcast data to be output to the second image sending unit 162 and the broadcast schedule 81 based on the condition database 17 and the alarm database 18. Specifically, the on-air control unit 15C, which is the other on-air control unit 15, determines the two broadcast data to be output to the image sending unit 16CD and the broadcast schedule 81 based on the condition databases 17C and 17D and the alarm database .

[0082] ***Explanation of Operation*** FIG. 14 is a flow diagram showing the operation of the broadcast data transmission device 10 according to the present embodiment. Steps S1 and S2 are the same as those described in FIG 4 of the first embodiment. Moreover, steps S11 and S12 are the same as those described in FIG 4 of the first embodiment. In this embodiment, the 3rd channel broadcasting system normally displays a mark next to the time, and the 4th channel broadcasting system displays a tsunami map.

[0083] In step S133, the on-air control unit 15D transfers the tsunami map transferred from the transfer control unit 14 to the on-air control unit 15C.

[0084] In step S33, the on-air control unit 15C acquires the time horizontal mark transferred from the transfer control unit 14 in step S2 and the tsunami map transferred from the on-air control unit 15D in step S133. Then, the on-air control unit 15C determines the two broadcast data and the broadcast schedule 81 to be output to the image sending unit 16CD based on the condition databases 17C and 17D and the warning database 18.

[0085] The alarm database 18 stores image data to be displayed together with the breaking news caption when the content of the breaking news caption indicates an alarm. The on-air control unit 15C judges whether the image data corresponding to the tsunami map transferred from the on-air control unit 15D is set in the warning database 18. If the image data corresponding to the tsunami map is set in the warning database 18, the on-air control unit 15C acquires the breaking news caption corresponding to the image data. Then, the on-air control unit 15C determines the tsunami map transferred from the on-air control unit 15D and the breaking news caption acquired from the warning database 18 as two pieces of broadcast data to be output to the image sending unit 16CD. Note that the breaking news caption acquired from the warning database 18 may be in text data format or image data format. Moreover, the on-air control unit 15C uses the condition databases 17C and 17D to determine a broadcast schedule 81 for the two determined broadcast data in the same manner as in the second embodiment.

[0086] In step S34, the on-air control unit 15C outputs the two broadcast data determined in step S33 to the image sending unit 16CD based on the broadcast schedule 81 determined in step S33.

[0087] After that, in step S15, the image sending unit 16CD synthesizes the two broadcast data determined in step S33 to generate the image composite data . Then, in step S16, the image sending unit 16CD sends out the image composite data 23 obtained by combining the two broadcast data determined in step S33. Steps S15 and S16 are similar to those described with reference to FIG.

[0088] FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of image synthesis data according to the present embodiment. <Case 1> FIG. 15(a) is an example of image data of normal three-system horizontal time marks received from the receiving terminal 20C. Fig. 15(b) is an example of four-channel image data received from the receiving terminal 20D. The four channels are for broadcasting tsunami maps, but when no earthquake or tsunami warnings have been issued, there is no FILL (picture portion), and only the KEY (passage, overlapping portion) is displayed. In case 1, in step S33, the on-air control unit 15C acquires the time horizontal mark "Clear, probability of precipitation 0%" and image data without a tsunami map. Then, based on the warning database 18, the on-air control unit 15C determines "Clear, probability of precipitation 0%" and image data without a tsunami map as two image data to be output to the image sending unit 16CD. Also, based on the condition databases 17C and 17D, the on-air control unit 15C determines a broadcast schedule 81 of "Clear, probability of precipitation 0%" and the image data without a tsunami map. As a result, the image composite data 23 shown in FIG. 15(c) is generated and sent from the image sending unit 16CD.

[0089] <Case 2> In case 2, in step S33, the on-air control unit 15C acquires the time mark "Clear, probability of precipitation 0%" and the tsunami map. Based on the warning database 18, the on-air control unit 15C determines that the breaking news caption corresponding to the tsunami map shown in FIG. 15(e) is the breaking news caption "Earthquake information" shown in FIG. 15(d). As a result, the on-air control unit 15C determines the breaking news caption "Earthquake information" in FIG. 15(d) and the tsunami map in FIG. 15(e) as two broadcast data to be output to the image transmission unit 16CD in place of the time mark "Clear, probability of precipitation 0%" of the acquired information. In addition, the on-air control unit 15C determines the broadcast schedule 81 of the breaking news caption "Earthquake information" in FIG. 15(d) and the tsunami map in FIG. 15(e) based on the condition databases 17C and 17D. As a result, the image composite data 23 in FIG. 15(f) is generated and sent from the image sending unit 16CD.

[0090] <Case 3> In case 3, in step S33, the on-air control unit 15C acquires the time mark "Clear, probability of precipitation 0%" and the tsunami map. Based on the warning database 18, the on-air control unit 15C determines that the breaking news caption corresponding to the tsunami map shown in (h) of FIG. 15 is the "Major Tsunami Warning" shown in (g) of FIG. 15. As a result, the on-air control unit 15C determines the breaking news caption "Major Tsunami Warning" in (g) of FIG. 15 and the tsunami map in (h) of FIG. 15 as two pieces of broadcast data to be output to the image transmission unit 16CD in place of the time mark "Clear, probability of precipitation 0%" of the acquired information. In addition, the on-air control unit 15C determines the broadcast schedule 81 of the time mark "Major Tsunami Warning" in (g) of FIG. 15 and the tsunami map in (h) of FIG. 15 based on the condition databases 17C and 17D. As a result, the image composite data 23 in FIG. 15(i) is generated and sent from the image sending unit 16CD.

[0091] ***Explanation of the Effects of the Present Embodiment*** As described above, in the broadcast data transmission device 10 according to the present embodiment, when transmitting the tsunami maps of four systems, the tsunami maps are routed through the on-air control units of three systems. This allows the tsunami maps and the flash news telop that matches the tsunami maps to be displayed. In the first and second embodiments, the image transmission unit 16CD waits for the flash news telop and the tsunami map to be transferred in sequence, and then combines the two broadcast data. In the present embodiment, the on-air control unit 15C determines the relationship between the flash news telop information received through the three systems and the tsunami map transferred from the on-air control unit 15D based on the condition database 17C and the condition database 17D, and transmits the information. Therefore, the image transmission unit 16CD generates and transmits the image composite data 23 from the information received at the same time, so that it is expected that the transmission process of the image composite data 23 consisting of a reliable combination can be performed quickly.

[0092] In the above first to third embodiments, each unit of the broadcast data transmission device has been described as an independent functional block. However, the configuration of the broadcast data transmission device does not have to be as in the above-mentioned embodiments. The functional blocks of the broadcast data transmission device may have any configuration as long as they can realize the functions described in the above-mentioned embodiments. In addition, the broadcast data transmission device may not be a single device, but may be a system composed of multiple devices. In addition, it is acceptable to combine two or more parts of the first to third embodiments. Alternatively, it is acceptable to implement only one part of these embodiments. In addition, it is acceptable to combine these embodiments in any way, either as a whole or in part. That is, in the first to third embodiments, the embodiments can be freely combined, any of the components in each embodiment can be modified, or any of the components in each embodiment can be omitted.

[0093] The above-described embodiment is essentially a preferred example, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure, the scope of application of the present disclosure, and the scope of use of the present disclosure. The above-described embodiment can be modified in various ways as necessary. For example, the procedure described using a flow chart or sequence chart may be modified as appropriate.

[0094] Various aspects of the present disclosure are summarized below as appendices.

[0095] (Appendix 1) A broadcast data transmission device that transmits each of a plurality of broadcast data for program broadcasting to a corresponding broadcast system, a transfer control unit that receives the plurality of broadcast data from a receiving terminal and transfers each of the plurality of broadcast data; An on-air control unit provided for each of a plurality of broadcasting systems; an image sending unit provided corresponding to each of a plurality of broadcasting systems; Equipped with The transfer control unit Transferring each broadcast data to an on-air control unit provided in the corresponding broadcast system; The on-air control unit includes: acquiring the transferred broadcast data, and outputting the broadcast data to an image sending unit corresponding to the corresponding broadcast channel in accordance with a broadcast schedule of the broadcast data; The image sending unit includes: A broadcast data transmission device comprising a second image transmission unit that acquires two pieces of broadcast data, synthesizes the acquired two pieces of broadcast data as image data, and transmits the image synthesis data obtained by the synthesis. (Appendix 2) Furthermore, the image sending unit 2. The broadcast data transmission device according to claim 1, further comprising a first image transmission unit configured to acquire one piece of broadcast data and transmit the acquired one piece of broadcast data as image data. (Appendix 3) 3. The broadcast data transmission device according to claim 1, wherein the two pieces of broadcast data are data for a breaking news caption displayed during program broadcast and image data corresponding to the contents of the breaking news caption. (Appendix 4) The on-air control unit includes: 4. The broadcast data transmission device according to claim 1, further comprising: an external operation terminal that acquires the broadcast schedule for each of the two broadcast data. (Appendix 5) The broadcast data transmission device includes: a condition database indicating a condition for outputting each of the two broadcast data to the second image sending unit, The on-air control unit includes: 4. The broadcast data transmission device according to claim 3, which determines the broadcast schedule for each of the two broadcast data based on the condition database. (Appendix 6) The condition database includes: indicating a condition for outputting the two broadcast data, the breaking news telop and image data corresponding to the content of the breaking news telop, to the second image transmission unit; The broadcast data transmission device includes: One of the two on-air control units provided in the two broadcasting systems corresponding to the two broadcasting data is The transferred broadcast data is transferred to the other on-air control unit, The other on-air control unit is 6. The broadcast data transmission device according to claim 5, which determines the two broadcast data to be output to the second image transmission unit and the broadcast schedule based on the condition database. (Appendix 7) A broadcast data transmission method used in a broadcast data transmission device that transmits each of a plurality of broadcast data for program broadcasting to a corresponding broadcast system, comprising: a transfer control unit that receives the plurality of broadcast data from a receiving terminal and transfers each of the plurality of broadcast data to an on-air control unit provided in the corresponding broadcast system; an on-air control unit that acquires the transferred broadcast data and outputs the broadcast data to an image sending unit that corresponds to the corresponding broadcast channel in accordance with a broadcast schedule of the broadcast data; A broadcast data transmission method in which a second image transmission unit of the image transmission unit obtains two broadcast data, synthesizes the obtained two broadcast data as image data, and transmits image composite data obtained by the synthesis. (Appendix 8) A broadcast data transmission program used in a broadcast data transmission device that transmits each of a plurality of broadcast data for program broadcasting to a corresponding broadcast system, a transfer control process of receiving the plurality of broadcast data from a receiving terminal and transferring each of the plurality of broadcast data; On-air control processing performed for each of a plurality of broadcasting channels; Image transmission processing carried out corresponding to each of a plurality of broadcasting systems; A broadcast data transmission program for causing the broadcast data transmission device, which is a computer, to execute the above, The transfer control process includes: Transferring each broadcast data to an on-air control process provided in the corresponding broadcast system; The on-air control process includes: acquiring the transferred broadcast data, and outputting the broadcast data to an image sending process corresponding to the corresponding broadcast channel in accordance with a broadcast schedule of the broadcast data; The image sending process includes: A broadcast data transmission program comprising a second image transmission process for acquiring two broadcast data, synthesizing the acquired two broadcast data as image data, and transmitting image synthesis data obtained by the synthesis. [Explanation of symbols]

[0096] 10 broadcast data transmission device, 11 schedule control unit, 12 APC control unit, 13 controller control unit, 14 transfer control unit, 15, 15C, 15D on-air control unit, 16, 16CD image transmission unit, 17 condition database, 18 alarm database, 20 receiving terminal, 21 weather data, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71, 81 broadcast schedule, 23 image synthesis data, 141 request receiving unit, 142 status determination unit, 143 data transfer unit, 161 first image transmission unit, 162 second image transmission unit, 20 receiving terminal, 30 information search terminal, 40 operation management device, 50 remote controller, 60 operation terminal, 80 signal line, 500 broadcast data transmission system, 909 electronic circuit, 910 processor, 921 memory, 922 auxiliary storage device, 930 input / output interface, 950 communication interface.

Claims

1. A broadcast data transmission device that transmits each of a plurality of broadcast data for program broadcasting to a corresponding broadcast system, a transfer control unit that receives the plurality of broadcast data from a receiving terminal and transfers each of the plurality of broadcast data; An on-air control unit provided for each of the plurality of broadcasting systems; an image sending unit provided corresponding to each of a plurality of broadcasting systems; Equipped with The transfer control unit Transferring each broadcast data to an on-air control unit provided in the corresponding broadcast system; The on-air control unit includes: acquiring the transferred broadcast data, and outputting the broadcast data to an image sending unit corresponding to the corresponding broadcast channel in accordance with a broadcast schedule of the broadcast data; The image sending unit includes: A broadcast data transmission device comprising a second image transmission section that acquires two broadcast data, synthesizes the acquired two broadcast data as image data, and transmits image synthesis data obtained by the synthesis.

2. Furthermore, the image sending unit 2. The broadcast data transmission device according to claim 1, further comprising a first image transmission section which acquires one piece of broadcast data and transmits the acquired one piece of broadcast data as image data.

3. 3. The broadcast data transmission device according to claim 1, wherein the two broadcast data are data for a news caption displayed during broadcast of a program, and image data corresponding to the contents of the news caption.

4. The on-air control unit includes:

3. The broadcast data transmission device according to claim 1, wherein the broadcast schedule for each of the two broadcast data is obtained from an external operation terminal.

5. The broadcast data transmission device includes: a condition database indicating a condition for outputting each of the two broadcast data to the second image sending unit, The on-air control unit includes:

4. The broadcast data transmission device according to claim 3, wherein the broadcast schedule for each of the two broadcast data is determined based on the condition database.

6. The condition database includes: a condition for outputting the breaking news telop and image data corresponding to the content of the breaking news telop to the second image transmission unit; The broadcast data transmission device includes: One of the two on-air control units provided in the two broadcasting systems corresponding to the two broadcasting data, The transferred broadcast data is transferred to the other on-air control unit, The other on-air control unit is 6. The broadcast data transmission device according to claim 5, wherein the two broadcast data to be output to the second image transmission section and the broadcast schedule are determined based on the condition database.

7. A broadcast data transmission method used in a broadcast data transmission device that transmits each of a plurality of broadcast data for program broadcasting to a corresponding broadcast system, comprising: a transfer control unit that receives the plurality of broadcast data from a receiving terminal and transfers each of the plurality of broadcast data to an on-air control unit provided in the corresponding broadcast system; an on-air control unit that acquires the transferred broadcast data and outputs the broadcast data to an image sending unit that corresponds to the corresponding broadcast channel in accordance with a broadcast schedule of the broadcast data; A broadcast data transmitting method in which a second image transmitting section of the image transmitting section obtains two broadcast data, synthesizes the obtained two broadcast data as image data, and transmits image synthetic data obtained by the synthesis.

8. A broadcast data transmission program used in a broadcast data transmission device that transmits each of a plurality of broadcast data for program broadcasting to a corresponding broadcast system, a transfer control process of receiving the plurality of broadcast data from a receiving terminal and transferring each of the plurality of broadcast data; An on-air control process is performed for each of the plurality of broadcast channels; Image transmission processing carried out corresponding to each of a plurality of broadcasting systems; A broadcast data transmission program for causing the broadcast data transmission device, which is a computer, to execute the above, The transfer control process includes: Transferring each broadcast data to an on-air control process provided in the corresponding broadcast system; The on-air control process includes: acquiring the transferred broadcast data, and outputting the broadcast data to an image sending process corresponding to the corresponding broadcast channel in accordance with a broadcast schedule of the broadcast data; The image sending process includes: A broadcast data transmission program comprising a second image transmission process for acquiring two broadcast data, synthesizing the acquired two broadcast data as image data, and transmitting image synthesis data obtained by the synthesis.

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