Information processing system, output method, and program

Abstract

To make it easier for the user to understand the estimated time for finishing outputting multiple selected content items than in the case where only information about the time required for outputting each single content item is output.SOLUTION: When multiple content items are selected, an information processing system outputs the selected content items sequentially. When multiple content items are selected, if a reception image is displayed and / or a content item other than the last one in the output order of the selected content items is being output, then the system outputs information about the time required for outputting the remainder of the selected content items.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 35

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing system, an output method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes that the playback time length of the entire video and the video playback time of the video currently displayed in the display field are displayed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2022-046577 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] There is a technology that outputs information indicating the time required to output a content. When multiple contents are selected, the selected multiple contents may be output in sequence. In this case, if only information indicating the time required to output a single piece of content is output, it is difficult for a user to grasp the approximate time required for the output of the selected multiple contents to be completed. The present disclosure aims to make it easier for a user to understand an estimate of the time it will take for the output of multiple selected pieces of content to be completed, compared to when only information indicating the time required to output a single piece of content is output. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The information processing system of the present disclosure includes a processor that displays a reception image for accepting selection of content that has not been selected as content to be output, and when multiple contents are selected, outputs the selected contents in sequence, and when multiple contents are selected, outputs information regarding the time required to output the remaining contents of the selected contents when the reception image is displayed and / or when a content other than the last content to be output is being output among the selected contents. Here, when the plurality of contents is selected and the content to be output is added, the processor may output information regarding the time required to output the remaining of the selected plurality of contents and the added content. The information may be information regarding an end time at which output of the remaining of the selected plurality of contents will end. Furthermore, when the end time changes with the passage of time while the content is not being output, the processor may output information relating to the end time after the change. The time may be a time required for the remaining output according to a speed set among a plurality of speeds as the speed for outputting the content. In addition, when the remainder includes multiple contents, the processor may output information regarding the time required to output the remainder at an output speed set for each of the multiple contents before output of the remainder is started. The information may also be information regarding the time required to output all but a portion of the remainder, and / or information regarding the time required to output content other than the selected plurality of contents and to output the remainder. In addition, when a time required for outputting the remaining content changes in association with a change in the portion of the selected plurality of pieces of content to be output, the processor may output information relating to the time after the change. Furthermore, when a predetermined condition is satisfied with respect to a time required for outputting the remaining of the selected plurality of pieces of content, information relating to the satisfaction of the condition may be output. Furthermore, when the condition is satisfied, the processor may output information relating to the condition no longer being satisfied. The processor may also display the reception image in a mode corresponding to a time required to output the remaining of the selected plurality of contents. In addition, the selected plurality of contents includes at least a first content, a second content, and a third content, and the processor may output information regarding the time when the output of the second content will end before the output of the second content starts in a case where the second content is output after the first content and the third content is output after the second content. In addition, the output method disclosed herein includes the steps of: displaying a reception image that accepts selection of content that has not been selected as content to be output; when multiple contents are selected, outputting the selected multiple contents in sequence; and when multiple contents are selected, outputting information regarding the time required to output the remaining of the selected multiple contents when the reception image is displayed and / or when a content other than the last content among the selected multiple contents to be output is being output. In addition, the program of the present disclosure is a program for enabling a computer to realize a function of displaying a reception image that accepts the selection of content that has not been selected as content to be output, a function of outputting the selected multiple contents in sequence when multiple contents are selected, and a function of outputting information regarding the time required to output the remaining multiple selected contents when the reception image is displayed and / or when a content other than the last content among the selected multiple contents to be output is being output when multiple contents are selected. Effect of the Invention

[0006] According to the invention of claim 1, it is possible to allow the user to easily grasp an estimate of the time it will take for the output of multiple selected contents to be completed, compared to when only information indicating the time required to output a single piece of content is output. According to the invention of claim 2, it is possible to allow the user to know an estimate of the time when the output of all contents to be output, including the contents added as the contents to be output, will be completed. According to the invention of claim 3, it is possible to allow the user to know an approximate time when the output of the selected plurality of contents will end. According to the invention of claim 4, it is possible to allow a user to grasp an estimate of the time when the output of the selected multiple contents will be completed as an estimate taking into account the passage of time when the contents are not being output. According to the invention of claim 5, the user can be made to understand an estimate of the time when the output of the selected multiple contents will be completed as an estimate based on a set speed among multiple speeds for outputting the content. According to the invention of claim 6, the user can be made to understand an estimate of the time when the output of the selected multiple contents will be completed, based on the output speed set for each of the multiple contents, before the multiple contents are output. According to the invention of claim 7, it is possible to allow a user to understand an estimate of the time when the output of a selected plurality of contents will end as an estimate taking into account a shortening of the time when the output will end and / or a lengthening of the time when the output will end. According to the invention of claim 8, it is possible to allow a user to grasp an estimate of the time when the output of the selected plurality of contents will end as an estimate taking into account changes to the parts of the selected plurality of contents that will be output. According to the invention of claim 9, it is possible to allow the user to understand that the estimated time for the output of the selected plurality of contents to finish satisfies the condition. According to the invention of claim 10, it is possible to allow the user to understand the means for determining whether the estimated time for the output of the selected plurality of contents to end will no longer satisfy the condition. According to the invention of claim 11, it is possible to allow the user to select a content in a mode according to the time required for outputting the remaining content among the selected plurality of contents. According to the invention of claim 12, it is possible to allow the user to know in advance an approximate time when the output of the content that is later than the first but earlier than the last in the output order will end. According to the invention of claim 13, it is possible to allow the user to easily grasp an estimate of the time it will take for the output of multiple selected contents to be completed, compared to when only information indicating the time required to output a single content is output. According to the invention of claim 14, it is possible to allow the user to easily grasp an estimate of the time required for the output of multiple selected contents to be completed, compared to a case in which only information indicating the time required to output a single content is output. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the overall configuration of a content output system. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a functional configuration of a server. [Diagram 3] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a content management table. [Figure 4] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Diagram 5] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 8] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 10] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 11]FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 12] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 14] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 16] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 17] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 18] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 19] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 20] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 21] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 22] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 23] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 24] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Diagram 25] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 26] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 27] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 28] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Figure 29] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Diagram 30] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Diagram 31] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Diagram 32] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Diagram 33] FIG. 13 shows a selection receiving screen. [Diagram 34] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Diagram 35] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Diagram 36] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 37] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 38] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 39] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Diagram 40] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Diagram 41] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Diagram 42] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Diagram 43] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Diagram 44] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Diagram 45] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Diagram 46] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 47] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 48] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 49] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 50] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 51] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 52] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 53] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 54] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 55] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 56] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 57] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 58] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 59] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 60] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 61]FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 62] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 63] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 64] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 65] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 66] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 67] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 68] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 69] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 70] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 71] 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of a selection output process. [Figure 72] 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of an output location change process. [Figure 73] 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of a progress output process. [Figure 74] 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of an instruction output process. [Figure 75] 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of an instruction output process. [Figure 76] 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of an instruction output process. [Figure 77] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 78] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 79] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 80] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 81] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 82] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 83] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 84] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 85] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 86] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 87] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 88] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 89] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. [Figure 90] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output screen. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] The present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of a content output system 1. As shown in FIG. A content output system 1, which is an example of an information processing system, is a system that outputs content. Content is the content of information. Examples of content include images and sounds. Images as content also include moving images. Images as content also include recorded images and images captured in real time. Sound as content also includes recorded sounds and sounds received in real time. Outputting content means outputting the content in a manner that can be recognized by the user. Examples of outputting content include displaying an image and outputting sound. The content output system 1 includes a server 10 and a device 20. The server 10 and the device 20 are connected via a network 30.

[0009] The server 10 causes the device 20 to output content. When the server 10 causes the device 20 to output a plurality of contents, the server 10 causes the device 20 to output the plurality of contents one by one in sequence, without causing the device 20 to output the plurality of contents simultaneously. In other words, when the server 10 causes the device 20 to output a plurality of contents, while the server 10 is causing the device 20 to output one of the plurality of contents, the server 10 does not cause the device 20 to output any content other than the one content being output. When the server 10 causes the device 20 to output a plurality of contents, the server 10 causes the device 20 to output information indicating the time when the output of the plurality of contents will end. The server 10 also sets the length of time as the limit for which the user can use the content and the time as the limit for which the user can use the content. The length of time as the limit for which the user can use the content may be referred to as the limit time below. The time as the limit for which the user can use the content may be referred to as the limit time below. The server 10 manages the use of the content by the user so that the time or the time during which the user uses the content does not exceed the limit time or the limit time. Examples of the use of the content include the user viewing the content as an image including audio, the user viewing the content as an image not including audio, and the user listening to the content as audio.

[0010] Furthermore, before starting to output the content to the device 20, the server 10 accepts settings related to the output of the content via the device 20. Examples of settings related to the output of the content include settings of the part of the content to be output by the device 20 and settings of the speed of outputting the content to the device 20. Furthermore, by accepting settings related to the output of the content for each piece of content, the server 10 causes the device 20 to output the content in a mode according to the settings for each piece of content. The server 10 is realized, for example, by a computer. The server 10 may be configured by a single computer, or may be realized by distributed processing using multiple computers. The server 10 may also be realized on virtual hardware provided by cloud computing.

[0011] The device 20 outputs content provided by the server 10. More specifically, when the device 20 accepts a selection of content to be output, it instructs the server 10 to transmit the selected content to the device 20, and outputs the content transmitted from the server 10 in response to the instruction. When outputting multiple pieces of content, the device 20 obtains information indicating the time when the output of the multiple pieces of content will end from the server 10, and outputs the obtained information. Note that the content selected as the content to be output by the device 20 may be referred to as selected content hereinafter. Furthermore, the device 20 receives settings related to the output of the content, and notifies the server 10 of the received settings. Then, the device 20 outputs the content transmitted from the server 10 in a format according to the received settings. An example of the device 20 is a device that outputs information. More specifically, an example of the device 20 is a computer, a television receiver, a radio receiver, a device having a speaker, etc. Furthermore, the computer includes a PC (Personal Computer), a tablet terminal, and a smartphone. Furthermore, the device having a speaker includes a device to which an earphone is attached and through which sound is output.

[0012] In the illustrated example, only one device 20 is provided in the content output system 1, but this is not limiting. Any number of devices 20 may be provided in the content output system 1. Furthermore, when multiple devices 20 are provided in the content output system 1, each of the multiple devices 20 may be any of the types of devices described above.

[0013] The type of the network 30 used to connect the server 10 and the device 20 is not particularly limited as long as data can be transmitted and received. Examples of the network 30 include the Internet, a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), and mobile communication systems such as 4G (4th Generation Mobile Communication) and 5G (5th Generation Mobile Communication). The communication line used to transmit and receive data in the network 30 may be wired or wireless. The network 30 may be configured to connect the server 10 and the device 20 via multiple communication lines.

[0014] <Hardware configuration> Next, the hardware configuration of the server 10 and the hardware configuration of the device 20 will be described. 1, the server 10 includes a processor 101 that controls the overall operation of the server 10, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102 that is a storage area for storing a BIOS (Basic Input Output System) and the like, and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103 that is a working area for the processor 101. The server 10 also includes an auxiliary storage device 104 and a communication interface (communication IF) 105 used for communication with the outside.

[0015] The processor 101 is a device that realizes various functions through the execution of a program. The processor 101 includes, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), a micro processing unit (MPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), and a digital signal processor (DSP). The processor 101 may be configured by a single processor, or may be configured by multiple processors that are physically separated from one another. The ROM 102 stores the programs executed by the processor 101 and the like. The auxiliary storage device 104 stores programs and various data executed by the processor 101. Examples of the auxiliary storage device 104 include a volatile HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and semiconductor storage. Examples of the programs include an OS (Operating System), application programs, and the like. The processor 101 and various devices (ROM 102, RAM 103, auxiliary storage device 104, communication IF 105) are connected via a bus or other signal lines. In the present disclosure, the processor 101 reads programs stored in the ROM 102 or the auxiliary storage device 104, and thereby various types of processing performed by the server 10 are executed.

[0016] Moreover, the device 20 has a processor 201 that controls the overall operation of the device 20, a ROM 202 that is a storage area for storing the BIOS and the like, a RAM 203 that is a working area for the processor 201, and an auxiliary storage device 204. The device 20 also has a display unit 205 that displays information, an operation reception unit 206 that receives operations for the device 20, a speaker 207 that outputs sound, a microphone 208 that is used to input sound, and a communication IF 209 that is used to communicate with the outside.

[0017] The processor 201 is a device that realizes various functions through the execution of a program. The processor 201 includes, for example, a CPU, an MPU, a GPU, and a DSP. The processor 201 may be configured with a single processor, or may be configured with multiple processors that are physically separated from one another. The ROM 202 stores the programs executed by the processor 201 and the like. The auxiliary storage device 204 stores various data and programs executed by the processor 201. Examples of the auxiliary storage device 204 include a volatile HDD and semiconductor storage. The display unit 205 may be a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display, or the like.

[0018] Examples of the operation reception unit 206 include a keyboard, a mouse, a capacitance-type touch sensor, a switch, a remote controller, etc. When the device 20 is a computer, examples of the operation reception unit 206 include a keyboard, a mouse, a capacitance-type touch sensor, etc. When the device 20 is a television receiver or a radio receiver, examples of the operation reception unit 206 include a remote controller, etc. However, the type of device 20 and the type of operation receiving unit 206 may be combined in any manner. Furthermore, the operation reception unit 206 is not limited to the above-mentioned example, and may be one that reflects the user's intention, state, feeling, and the like in the operation of the device 20.

[0019] The microphone 208 converts input sound into digital data. The processor 201 and various devices (ROM 202, RAM 203, auxiliary storage device 204, display unit 205, operation reception unit 206, speaker 207, microphone 208, communication IF 209) are connected via a bus or other signal lines. In the present disclosure, the processor 201 reads programs stored in the ROM 202 or the auxiliary storage device 204, and thereby various processes performed in the device 20 are executed.

[0020] <Functional configuration of Server 10> FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the server 10. As shown in FIG. The server 10 includes an acquisition unit 111, a storage unit 112, a content setting unit 113, a content management unit 114, a calculation unit 115, an extraction unit 116, a time management unit 117, an information creation unit 118, and a transmission unit 119. These functional units are realized by cooperation between the hardware of the server 10 and a program. When the server 10 is configured from a plurality of devices, the plurality of functional units described above are realized by the cooperation of the plurality of devices that configure the server 10.

[0021] The acquisition unit 111 acquires information related to the content from the device 20. The information related to the content acquired by the acquisition unit 111 includes instructions related to the content. Examples of the instructions related to the content include an instruction to add a content to the selected content or to remove a content from the selected content, an instruction to the speed of outputting the content to the device 20, an instruction to the order of outputting a plurality of selected contents to the device 20, an instruction to start or stop outputting the selected content to the device 20, an instruction to a part of the selected content to be outputted to the device 20, an instruction to a time limit or a time limit, and the like. The instructions related to the content are generated by operating the operation receiving unit 206 in the device 20. Storage unit 112 stores content. More specifically, storage unit 112 stores the content together with information indicating the time required to output the content. The details of the information stored in storage unit 112 will be described later.

[0022] The content setting unit 113 performs settings related to the content. The content setting unit 113 sets the speed at which the content is output to the device 20. In the present disclosure, the speed at which the content is output to the device 20 may be a plurality of speeds including a default speed and a speed different from the default. When the acquisition unit 111 acquires an instruction for the speed at which the content is output to the device 20, the content setting unit 113 sets the speed at which the content is output to the device 20 to the instructed speed among the plurality of speeds. Note that the speed set as the speed at which the content is output to the device 20 may be referred to as the set speed hereinafter. In the present disclosure, when there are multiple selected contents, content setting unit 113 sets the speed of output to device 20 for each of the multiple selected contents before output of the multiple selected contents starts. As a result, the multiple selected contents are output in a mode according to the setting for each selected content.

[0023] Furthermore, the content setting unit 113 sets the order of outputting the multiple selected contents to the device 20. When the acquisition unit 111 acquires an instruction for the order of outputting the multiple selected contents to the device 20, the content setting unit 113 sets the order of outputting the multiple selected contents to the instructed order. Furthermore, when the acquisition unit 111 acquires an instruction for a time limit or a time limit, the content setting unit 113 sets the instructed time limit or time limit. Furthermore, the content setting unit 113 transmits information indicating the set contents to the calculation unit 115 , the time management unit 117 , the information creation unit 118 , and the transmission unit 119 .

[0024] It should be noted that the subject of content-related settings is not limited to the content setting unit 113. For example, the content-related settings described above as being performed by the content setting unit 113 may be performed by the processor 201 of the device 20 (see FIG. 1). Furthermore, settings related to content transmitted from server 10 and acquired by device 20 may be made by processor 201 of device 20, and settings related to content not acquired by device 20 may be made by content setting unit 113. For example, when, of two selected contents, the selected content to be outputted first to device 20 has been acquired by device 20, and the selected content to be outputted second to device 20 has not been acquired by device 20, the output speed of the selected content to be outputted first may be set in processor 201 of device 20, and the output speed of the selected content to be outputted second may be set in content setting unit 113.

[0025] The content management unit 114 manages the output of content to the device 20 . When acquisition unit 111 acquires an instruction as to which content should be selected, content management unit 114 transmits the designated selected content from among the contents stored in storage unit 112 to device 20 via transmission unit 119, thereby causing device 20 to output the designated selected content. Furthermore, when acquisition unit 111 acquires an instruction as to which part of the selected content should be output to device 20, content management unit 114 transmits the selected content and information indicating the designated part of the selected content to device 20 via transmission unit 119, thereby causing device 20 to output the designated selected content from the designated part. When one selected content is being output to device 20, server 10 of the present disclosure receives an instruction to output the selected content that has not been output, together with an instruction as to which part of the selected content is to be output to device 20. Therefore, when one selected content is being output to device 20, content management unit 114 starts output of the selected content that has not been output from a part in the selected content in accordance with the mode of the instruction to output a selected content different from the selected content being output.

[0026] Furthermore, when the acquisition unit 111 acquires an instruction to start or stop outputting the selected content to the device 20, the content management unit 114 starts or stops outputting the selected content to the device 20 in accordance with the acquired instruction. Note that the content management unit 114 may realize starting or stopping outputting the selected content to the device 20 by starting or stopping transmission of the selected content to the device 20. In addition, when the content management unit 114 is causing the device 20 to output the selected content, it identifies the part of the selected content that is being output, and transmits information indicating the identified part to the calculation unit 115 and the time management unit 117. Furthermore, the content management unit 114 measures the time, and transmits information indicating the measured time to the calculation unit 115 and the time management unit 117 .

[0027] It should be noted that the entity that manages the output of content to the device 20 is not limited to the content management unit 114. For example, the management described above as being performed by the content management unit 114 may be performed by the processor 201 of the device 20. Furthermore, the management of output related to content transmitted from the server 10 and acquired by the device 20 may be performed by the processor 201 of the device 20, and the management of output related to content not acquired by the device 20 may be performed by the content setting unit 113. For example, when, of two selected contents, the selected content to be outputted first to the device 20 is acquired by the device 20, and the selected content to be outputted second to the device 20 is not acquired by the device 20, the start or stop of output of the selected content to be outputted first and the output from a specified location may be performed by the processor 201 of the device 20, and the start or stop of output of the selected content to be outputted second and the output from a specified location may be performed by the content management unit 114. Also, for example, if the selected content requires 20 minutes to output, and the portion corresponding to the first 10 minutes is acquired by device 20, but the portion corresponding to the last 10 minutes is not acquired by device 20, the start or stop of output for the portion corresponding to the first 10 minutes, or the output from a specified location, may be performed by processor 201 of device 20, and the start or stop of output for the portion corresponding to the last 10 minutes, or the output from a specified location may be performed by content management unit 114.

[0028] The calculation unit 115 calculates the time and the time point related to the output of the content. The calculation unit 115 calculates the time required to output the content to the device 20 and the time at which the output of the content to the device 20 will end. Furthermore, when there are multiple selected contents, the calculation unit 115 calculates the time required to output the multiple selected contents and the time at which the output of the multiple selected contents will end. Furthermore, the calculation unit 115 calculates the time required to output the content from the beginning to the specific part to the device 20, the time required to output the content from the specific part to the end to the device 20, and the time when the output of the content from the specific part to the end to the device 20 ends. Furthermore, when there are multiple selected contents, the calculation unit 115 calculates the time required to output the multiple contents from the beginning to the specific part, the time required to output the multiple contents from the specific part to the end, and the time when the output of the multiple contents from the specific part to the end ends. Examples of the specific part include a part of the content that is output to the device 20, a part of the content that is instructed to be output to the device 20, and the like. Furthermore, the calculation unit 115 specifies which part of the content is the specific part, based on the information acquired from the acquisition unit 111 and the content management unit 114.

[0029] Furthermore, the set speed may differ from the default speed as the speed at which content is output to device 20. In this case, calculation unit 115 calculates the above-mentioned time and time for the case where content is output at the set speed and the case where content is output at the default speed. Note that the default speed as the speed at which content is output to device 20 may be referred to as the default speed below. Furthermore, the calculation unit 115 calculates the difference between the time required to output the selected content to the device 20 and the limit time, and the difference between the time when the output of the selected content to the device 20 ends and the limit time. The calculation unit 115 transmits information indicating the calculation result to the extraction unit 116, the time management unit 117, and the information creation unit 118.

[0030] The extraction unit 116 extracts a specific content from the multiple contents stored in the storage unit 112. More specifically, the extraction unit 116 extracts the specific content according to the result calculated by the calculation unit 115 regarding the difference between the time required to output the selected content to the device 20 and the limit time, and the difference between the time when the output of the selected content to the device 20 ends and the limit time. In addition, the extraction unit 116 transmits information indicating the extracted content to the information creation unit 118.

[0031] The time management unit 117 manages the time and date related to the output of the content. The time management unit 117 determines whether or not the time required to output the selected content to the device 20 and the time at which the output of the selected content to the device 20 ends satisfy a predetermined condition. Examples of the predetermined condition include the time required to output the selected content to the device 20 exceeding a time limit, the time at which the output of the selected content to the device 20 ends exceeding a time limit, and the like. Furthermore, if the time required to output the selected content to the device 20 or the time at which the output of the selected content to the device 20 ends satisfies a predetermined condition, the time management unit 117 identifies a means by which this condition is no longer satisfied. The time management section 117 transmits to the information creation section 118 information indicating that a predetermined condition is satisfied and information indicating a means by which this condition is no longer satisfied.

[0032] The information creating unit 118 creates information as image or audio information to be output to the device 20. Examples of information created by the information creating unit 118 as information to be output to the device 20 include information indicating the contents set in the content setting unit 113, information calculated by the calculation unit 115 as the time or time related to the output of the content, information indicating the content extracted by the extraction unit 116, information acquired from the time management unit 117, and the like. The information creating unit 118 transmits the created information to the transmitting unit 119 .

[0033] The transmitting unit 119 transmits information indicating the details set in the content setting unit 113, the content transmitted from the content management unit 114, and the information transmitted from the information creation unit 118 to the device 20. As a result, the settings related to the content transmitted from the transmitting unit 119 are reflected in the device 20, and the content and information transmitted from the transmitting unit 119 are output to the device 20. The contents and information transmitted by the transmitting unit 119 to the device 20, in other words, the contents and information output to the device 20, will be described in detail later.

[0034] <Content Management Table> 3 is a diagram showing an example of a content management table. The content management table is a table for the server 10 to manage information related to content. The content management table is stored in the storage unit 112 of the server 10. In the content management table, for each piece of content, a "title," "content time (minutes)," "associated content time (minutes)," and "skippable time (minutes)" are shown in association with each other.

[0035] The title of the content is shown in "Title." Note that the content shown in "Title" may be hereinafter referred to as the "main content." "Content time (min)" indicates the time required to output the main content from start to finish to the device 20 in minutes. "Associated content time (min)" indicates the time required to output the content associated with the main content to the device 20 from start to finish, in minutes. The content associated with the main content may be referred to as associated content below. Examples of associated content include content created for advertising, content for accepting input of opinions and evaluations on the main content, and content for accepting input of answers to a test based on the main content. When describing the main content and associated content without making any particular distinction, they may be simply referred to as content.

[0036] "Skippable time (min)" indicates the time, in minutes, that is shortened by skipping out of the time required to output the main content and the associated content. In the present disclosure, the output of a predetermined portion of the content to the device 20 is skipped in response to a user's operation of the device 20. Note that the portion of the content that is shortened by skipping may be a portion of the main content or a portion of the associated content. Furthermore, the times shown in "Content time (min)", "Accompanying content time (min)" and "Skippable time (min)" are all times when the content is output to device 20 at the default speed.

[0037] The contents shown in the content management table will now be described in detail. The main content with a “title” of A has a “content time (minutes)” of 10, an “associated content time (minutes)” of 1, and a “skippable time (minutes)” of 1. The main content with a "title" of B has a "content time (minutes)" of 26, an "ancillary content time (minutes)" of 0, and a "skippable time (minutes)" of 4. The main content with a “title” of C has a “content time (minutes)” of 30, an “associated content time (minutes)” of 0, and a “skippable time (minutes)” of 0. The main content with a “title” of D has a “content time (minutes)” of 24, an “associated content time (minutes)” of 0, and a “skippable time (minutes)” of 0. The main content with a “title” of E has a “content time (minutes)” of 6, an “associated content time (minutes)” of 0, and a “skippable time (minutes)” of 0. The main content with a “title” of F has a “content time (minutes)” of 42, an “associated content time (minutes)” of 2, and a “skippable time (minutes)” of 0.

[0038] The main content with a "title" of G has a "content time (minutes)" of 16, an "ancillary content time (minutes)" of 1, and a "skippable time (minutes)" of 4. The main content with “title” H has “content time (minutes)” of 22, “accompanying content time (minutes)” of 1, and “skippable time (minutes)” of 1. The main content with a “title” of I has a “content time (minutes)” of 45, an “associated content time (minutes)” of 0, and a “skippable time (minutes)” of 2. The main content with a “title” of J has a “content time (minutes)” of 18, an “associated content time (minutes)” of 1, and a “skippable time (minutes)” of 1.

[0039] As described above, in the present disclosure, the length of time required for each piece of primary content and each piece of associated content to be output to the device 20 is determined in advance. It is assumed that each of the main contents and each of the associated contents is a moving image including audio. Moreover, "0" shown in the "associated content time (minutes)" in the content management table means that there is no associated content for the corresponding main content. Furthermore, "0" shown in the "skippable time (minutes)" field in the content management table means that there is no part of the corresponding main content or associated content that can be shortened by skipping. Moreover, "..." shown in the content management table means that information on content not shown is stored in the content management table.

[0040] <Example of information displayed when selecting content> Next, an example of information that is output to device 20 when the user selects which content to cause device 20 to output will be described. 4 to 13 are diagrams showing the selection receiving screen 40. The selection receiving screen 40 is an image for receiving a selection of content to be output by the device 20. The selection receiving screen 40 is displayed on the display unit 205 (see FIG. 1) of the device 20. The information displayed on the selection receiving screen 40 and the sound output from the speaker 207 when the selection receiving screen 40 is displayed are information created by the information creation unit 118 (see FIG. 2) of the server 10.

[0041] 4 to 13, FIGS. 4 to 8, 10, 11, and 13 show aspects of the selection receiving screen 40 that continues from the selection receiving screen 40 shown in the previous drawing. 7. FIG. 9 shows an aspect of the selection receiving screen 40 continuing from the selection receiving screen 40 shown in FIG. 12 shows an aspect of the selection receiving screen 40 continuing from the selection receiving screen 40 shown in FIG.

[0042] 4, the selection receiving screen 40 displays a mode receiving image 41 for receiving settings for the mode of outputting content to the device 20, a selection receiving image 42 for receiving selection of content to be output by the device 20, and a selected content image 43 showing information on the selected content. Note that the time when the selection receiving screen 40 shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the display unit 205 of the device 20 is 15:00.

[0043] The mode reception image 41 shows a multiple output reception section 411, a batch reception section 412, a limit time display section 413, a limit time display section 414, an extraction reception section 415, a speed reception section 416, and an output start reception section 417. The multiple output accepting section 411 is an image for accepting multiple selections of content to be output by the device 20. When the multiple output accepting section 411 is selected, multiple selections of content to be output by the device 20 can be accepted on the selection accepting screen 40. Bulk reception unit 412 is an image for receiving designation of a portion of the selected content to be output to device 20 for a group of multiple selected contents when the selected content is being output to device 20. When bulk reception unit 412 is selected, designation of a portion of the selected content to be output to device 20 is accepted for a group of multiple selected contents.

[0044] The limit time display section 413 shows the limit time. The limit time display section 413 is displayed in a manner that accepts input of a time, and displays the input time as the limit time. In the illustrated example, the limit time display section 413 shows the text "Viewing possible until 16:00", which means that the limit time is 16:00. The time inputted into the limit time display section 413 is set as the limit time in the content setting section 113 (see FIG. 2). The time limit display unit 414 indicates the time limit. The time limit is the length of time difference between the current time and the time limit. In the present disclosure, the content displayed on the time limit display unit 414 is updated in response to the time being input to the time limit display unit 413 or the time being updated. In the illustrated example, the time limit display unit 414 displays the text "Viewing time remaining: 60 minutes", which means that the time limit is 60 minutes.

[0045] Note that time limit display unit 414 may be displayed in a manner that accepts input of a time length. In this case, time limit display unit 414 displays the input time length as the time limit. The time length input to time limit display unit 414 is set as the time limit in content setting unit 113. When time is input to time limit display unit 414, the time when the time displayed in time limit display unit 414 has elapsed from the current time may be displayed in time limit display unit 413. Furthermore, both limit time display section 413 and limit time display section 414 may be displayed in a manner that accepts input of information. When information is input to one of limit time display section 413 and limit time display section 414, the content displayed in the other may be updated.

[0046] The extraction receiving section 415 is an image for receiving extraction of content as a candidate for output by the device 20. When the extraction receiving section 415 is selected, the extraction section 116 extracts content that requires less than a time limit to be output to the device 20 at a set speed from among the content stored in the storage section 102 (see FIG. 1 ) of the server 10, and information indicating the extracted content is displayed on the selection receiving screen 40. Note that content for which the time required for output to device 20 at the set speed does not exceed the limit time can also be regarded as content for which the time at which output to device 20 at the set speed ends does not exceed the limit time.

[0047] The speed receiving section 416 is an image for receiving a setting of the speed of output of the content to the device 20. The speed receiving section 416 is displayed in a manner that receives an input of a speed magnification rate with respect to a default speed as the speed of output of the content to the device 20, and displays the inputted magnification rate as the set speed magnification rate with respect to the default speed. The set speed magnification rate with respect to the default speed may be referred to as the set magnification rate hereinafter. In the illustrated example, the speed receiving section 416 displays the text "Speed: 1.0x", which means that the set magnification rate is 1x, i.e., the set speed is the default speed. The speed magnification rate inputted to the speed receiving section 416 is set in the content setting section 113 as the set magnification rate.

[0048] Output start receiving section 417 is an image for receiving an instruction to start outputting selected content to device 20. When output start receiving section 417 is selected in a state in which selected content exists, the selected content is transmitted from content management section 114 to device 20 via transmission section 119, thereby starting output of the selected content to device 20. In the present disclosure, the selection or non-selection of the multiple output reception unit 411, the batch reception unit 412, and the extraction reception unit 415 is indicated by whether or not the outer frame is displayed thick. In the illustrated example, the multiple output reception unit 411 and the batch reception unit 412 are selected, and the extraction reception unit 415 is not selected.

[0049] The display area of ​​the selection receiving image 42 shows a selection receiving section 420, a total time display section 424, an end time display section 425, and a remaining time display section 426. The display area of ​​the selection receiving image 42 is a frame surrounding the selection receiving section 420, the total time display section 424, the end time display section 425, and the remaining time display section 426, and is an area inside the frame that does not surround the aspect receiving image 41 and the selected content image 43. The selection receiving section 420 is an image for receiving a user's selection of content to be output by the device 20. When the selection receiving section 420 is selected, the content targeted by the selected selection receiving section 420 is received by the content management section 114 of the server 10 as content to be output to the device 20. In addition, the selection receiving section 420 shows a title display section 421, a time display section 422, and a thumbnail display section 423.

[0050] In the title display section 421, the title of the content targeted by the selection receiving section 420 is displayed. The time display unit 422 displays the time required for outputting the content targeted by the selection receiving unit 420 from start to finish to the device 20 at the set speed. In the example shown in Fig. 4, since the set speed is the default speed, the time displayed in the time display unit 422 is the time required for outputting the content targeted by the selection receiving unit 420 from start to finish to the device 20 at the default speed. Note that, hereinafter, the time required for outputting the content from start to finish to the device 20 at the set speed may be referred to as the set output start / finish time. Also, hereinafter, the time required for outputting the content from start to finish to the device 20 at the default speed may be referred to as the default output start / finish time. In the thumbnail display section 423, thumbnails of the content targeted by the selection receiving section 420 are displayed.

[0051] In the present disclosure, a selection receiving section 420 is displayed for each piece of content in the display area of ​​the selection receiving image 42. In the illustrated example, the selection receiving image 42 displays selection receiving sections 420 for each of the pieces of content "A", "B", "C", "D", "E", and "F". An example of information displayed in selection receiving section 420 will be described. In selection receiving section 420 for content "A", the title "A" is displayed in title display section 421, the text "10 minutes" which is the set output start / end time of content "A" is displayed in time display section 422, and a thumbnail of content "A" is displayed in thumbnail display section 423. In the following, the selection receiving unit 420 that targets the content of a "specific title" will be simply referred to as the "specific title" selection receiving unit 420. As an example, the selection receiving unit 420 that targets the content of "A" will be referred to as the selection receiving unit 420 of "A." In the present disclosure, whether or not a selection receiving section 420 is selected is indicated by whether or not the outer frame is displayed thick. In the illustrated example, none of the selection receiving sections 420 is selected.

[0052] The total time display section 424 indicates the time required to output the selected content from start to finish to the device 20 at the set speed. Furthermore, if there is a plurality of selected contents, the total time display section 424 indicates the time required to output all of the selected contents from start to finish to the device 20 at the set speed. In the illustrated example, since there is no selected content, the text "Total time: 0 minutes" is displayed in the total time display section 424. The beginning of all selected contents means the beginning of the selected contents that is the first to be output to device 20 among all selected contents. Also, the end of all selected contents means the end of the selected contents that is the last to be output to device 20 among all selected contents. Also, the time required to output all selected contents from start to finish to device 20 at the set speed may be referred to below as the overall set start-to-finish time.

[0053] The end time display section 425 indicates the time when the output of the selected content to the device 20 is scheduled to end. In addition, when there are multiple selected contents, the end time display section 425 indicates the time when the output of all selected contents to the device 20 is scheduled to end. The time when the output of all selected contents to the device 20 is scheduled to end means the time when the output of all selected contents to the device 20 at the set speed from the beginning to the end of all selected contents is completed when the output of all selected contents to the device 20 at the set speed from the beginning to the end of all selected contents is continued from the current time to the final output of all selected contents. In addition, the time when the output of all selected contents to the device 20 at the set speed from the beginning to the end of all selected contents is completed when the output of all selected contents to the device 20 at the set speed from the current time to the final output of all selected contents is completed may be referred to as the overall set time below. In the illustrated example, since there is no selected content, the end time display section 425 displays the text "Scheduled end time 15:00", which is the current time. The remaining time display section 426 indicates the length of time remaining from the all-time setting time to the limit time. The length of time remaining from the all-time setting time to the limit time may be referred to as the limit remaining time below. In the illustrated example, the remaining time display section 426 displays the text "60 more minutes selectable", which means that the length of time remaining from the all-time setting time to the limit time is 60 minutes. Furthermore, as described above, when the selection receiving screen 40 shown in FIG. 4 is displayed, no selected content exists, and therefore no information is displayed in the selected content image 43.

[0054] Next, at 15:00, when the user operates the operation reception unit 206 (see FIG. 1) of the device 20 to select the selection reception section 420 of "A," as shown in FIG. 5, the selection reception section 420 of "A" is displayed in a manner indicating that it has been selected. In this case, the content of "A" is managed by the content management section 114 as the selected content. In addition, in the content of "A," the selection setting magnification is 1, and the set output start / end time is 10 minutes. In this case, the calculation section 115 calculates 10 minutes as the overall set start / end time, 15:10 as the overall start / end set time, and 50 minutes as the limit remaining time. In addition, the contents displayed in the total time display section 424, the end time display section 425, and the remaining time display section 426 are updated.

[0055] The total time display section 424 displays the text "Total time: 10 minutes", which means that the total set start / end time is 10 minutes. Since the set speed of the "A" content is the default speed, the total set start / end time displayed in the total time display section 424 is the same time as the time required to output all selected contents from start to finish to the device 20 at the default speed. In addition, the time required to output all selected contents from start to finish to the device 20 at the default speed may be referred to as the total default start / end time below. The end time display section 425 displays the text "Scheduled end time 15:10", which means that the overall start / end set time is 15:10. The overall start / end set time displayed in the end time display section 425 is the same as the time at which output of all selected contents to the end ends when output of all selected contents to the device 20 at the default speed from the beginning to the end continues from the current time to the final output of all selected contents. In addition, the time at which output of all selected contents to the end ends when output of all selected contents to the device 20 at the default speed from the beginning to the end continues from the current time to the final output of all selected contents is hereinafter sometimes referred to as the overall start / end default time. The remaining time display 426 shows the text "50 more minutes available", which means that the remaining time limit is 50 minutes.

[0056] Furthermore, when the selection receiving portion 420 of "A" is selected, a selected content display portion 431 targeting the content "A" is displayed in the selected content image 43. The selected content display section 431 displays information related to the selected content. The selected content display section 431 displays the title of the selected content, the time required to output the selected content from start to finish to the device 20 at the set speed, the set magnification of the selected content, and the scheduled time when the output of the selected content to the device 20 is to end.

[0057] In the following, the selected content display unit 431 targeting the content of a "specific title" will be simply referred to as the "specific title" selected content display unit 431. As an example, the selected content display unit 431 targeting the content of "A" will be hereinafter referred to as the "A" selected content display unit 431. Moreover, the time required to output the selected content to the device 20 at the set speed from start to finish may be referred to as the selection set start / end time. Moreover, the set magnification of the selected content may be referred to as the selection set magnification. Moreover, the time when the output of the selected content to the device 20 is scheduled to end means the time when the output of the target selected content to the end is completed when the output of all selected contents from start to finish to the device 20 at the set speed is continued from the present time to the final output of all selected contents. Moreover, the time when the output of the selected content to the device 20 is scheduled to end, which is shown in the selected content display unit 431, may be referred to as the selection start / end set time.

[0058] In the illustrated example, the selected content display area 431 for "A" displays the text "A", which is the title of the selected content, the text "10", which means that the selected setting start and end time is 10 minutes, the text "1.0x", which means that the selected setting magnification is 1x, and the text "Ends at 15:10", which means that the selected setting start and end time is 15:10. The selection setting start / end time shown in the selected content display portion 431 of "A" is the same as the time required to output the selected content from start to finish to the device 20 at the default speed. Also, the time required to output the selected content from start to finish to the device 20 at the default speed may be referred to as the selection default start / end time hereinafter. The selected content display section 431 is displayed in a manner that accepts input of a selected setting magnification, and displays the input magnification as the selected setting magnification. The speed magnification input to the selected content display section 431 is set in the content setting section 113 as the selected setting magnification.

[0059] Furthermore, when the selection receiving section 420 of "A" is selected, the overall set start and end time and the overall set start and end time are output by voice from the speaker 207 (see FIG. 1) of the device 20. More specifically, the voices "The total time of the selected content is 10 minutes" and "The output of the selected content will end at 15:10" are output from the speaker 207. In addition, when the selection receiving unit 420 is selected without the multiple output receiving unit 411 being selected, as a result of one selection receiving unit 420 being selected, one selected content is transmitted from the content management unit 114 to the device 20, and output of the transmitted selected content is initiated.

[0060] Next, when the user selects "B" selection receiving section 420 at 15:00, as shown in FIG. 6, "B" selection receiving section 420 is displayed in a manner indicating that it has been selected. In this case, "B" content is managed by content management section 114 as a newly selected content. In addition, for "B" content, the selection setting magnification is 1x, and the set output start / end time is 26 minutes. In this case, calculation section 115 calculates 36 minutes as the overall set start / end time, 15:36 as the overall start / end set time, and 24 minutes as the limit remaining time. In addition, the contents displayed in total time display section 424, end time display section 425, and remaining time display section 426 are updated. In the total time display section 424, the information indicating the total set start / end time is updated to "36 minutes." In the end time display section 425, the information indicating the overall set time is updated to "15:36". In the remaining time display section 426, the information indicating the remaining time limit is updated to "24 minutes".

[0061] Furthermore, when the selection receiving portion 420 for "B" is selected, the excess notice portion 427 is displayed for the selection receiving portion 420 for "C" and the selection receiving portion 420 for "F." More specifically, the excess notice portion 427 is displayed in an area overlapping the display area of ​​the selection receiving portion 420 for "C" and an area overlapping the display area of ​​the selection receiving portion 420 for "F." When the target content is added to the selected contents, the overage notification section 427 notifies the user that the time when the output of all selected contents to the end will end will exceed the limit time, even if the output of all selected contents from start to finish to the device 20 is performed at the set speed from the current time. In the example shown in Fig. 6, since the remaining time limit is 24 minutes, the overage notification section 427 is displayed for the selection receiving section 420 of the contents "C" and "F" whose set output start / end times are longer than 24 minutes. In the example shown, the overage notification section 427 displays the text "Time Exceeded."

[0062] Furthermore, when the selection receiving section 420 for "B" is selected, the selected content display section 431 for "B" is displayed below the selected content display section 431 for "A" in the selected content image 43. In the present disclosure, when there are multiple selected contents, the selected content targeted by the selected content display section 431 displayed at the top in the selected content image 43 is output to the device 20 earlier in the order of being output. In the illustrated example, the selected content display area 431 for "B" displays the text "B", which is the title of the selected content, the text "26", which means that the selected setting start and end time is 26 minutes, the text "1.0x", which means that the selected setting multiplier is 1x, and the text "End at 15:36", which means that the selected setting start and end time is 15:36.

[0063] In addition, when selection receiving section 420 "B" is selected, the speaker 207 of device 20 outputs a voice saying "The total time of the selected contents is 36 minutes", which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The time when the output of all selected contents will end is 3:36 p.m.", which means the overall set start / end time.

[0064] Next, time passes without the user performing any operation on the selection receiving screen 40, and the time reaches 15:01. In this case, the calculation unit 115 calculates 59 minutes as the limit time, 15:37 as the overall start / end setting time, and 23 minutes as the remaining limit time. Also, as shown in Fig. 7, the contents displayed in the limit time display unit 414, the end time display unit 425, and the remaining time display unit 426 are updated. In the time limit display section 414, the information indicating the time limit is updated to "59 minutes." In the end time display section 425, the information indicating the overall set time is updated to "15:37". In the remaining time display section 426, the remaining time limit is updated to "23 minutes".

[0065] Furthermore, since the remaining time limit is 23 minutes, a new overage notice section 427 is displayed for the selection acceptance section 420 of the content "D" whose set output start / end time is longer than 23 minutes. Furthermore, as time passes, in the selected content display portion 431 for "A," the information indicating the set selection start and end times is updated to "End at 15:11," and in the selected content display portion 431 for "B," the information indicating the set selection start and end times is updated to "End at 15:37." As time passes, the speaker 207 of the device 20 outputs a voice message saying "The time when the output of all selected contents will end is 15:37", which indicates the overall set time.

[0066] Next, at 15:01, when the user selects extraction reception section 415, as shown in FIG. 8, the selection reception sections 420 for "C," "D," "E," and "F" are hidden, and the selection reception sections 420 for "H," "J," and "G" are displayed. When the extraction acceptance section 415 is selected, the content whose set output start / end time is equal to or less than the limit remaining time is extracted by the extraction section 116, and the selection acceptance section 420 of the extracted content is displayed in the selection acceptance image 42. Also, when the extraction acceptance section 415 is selected, the selection acceptance section 420 of the content whose difference between the set output start / end time and the limit remaining time is small is displayed preferentially in the selection acceptance image 42. In the illustrated example, the selection acceptance section 420 of the content "H", "J", and "G" whose difference between the set output start / end time and the limit remaining time is smallest is displayed in that order, and the selection acceptance section 420 of the content "E" whose difference between the set output start / end time and the limit remaining time is larger than those of these three contents is not displayed (see FIG. 7). The selection receiving portion 420 of the content "E" may be displayed by scrolling the selection receiving image 42. When the extraction receiving portion 415 is selected, all the selection receiving portions 420 of the content whose set output start / end times are equal to or less than the limit remaining time may be displayed in the selection receiving image 42.

[0067] Furthermore, when extraction receiving section 415 is selected, even if the selection receiving section 420 is for content whose set output start / end time is longer than the limit remaining time, it may be displayed by scrolling the selection receiving image 42. In other words, when extraction receiving section 415 is selected, it is sufficient that the selection receiving section 420 for the content that is the subject of extraction is displayed preferentially in the selection receiving image 42 over the content that is not the subject of extraction, and the selection receiving section 420 for the content that is not the subject of extraction may or may not be displayed. Moreover, even if the extraction receiving portion 415 is selected, the selection receiving portion 420 for the selected content continues to be displayed. In the illustrated example, the extraction receiving section 415 is displayed with a thick outer frame to indicate that it has been selected.

[0068] Also, when the selection receiving screen 40 shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display unit 205 at 15:01, if the user selects the selection receiving section 420 of "D", as shown in FIG. 9, the selection receiving section 420 of "D" is displayed in a manner indicating that it has been selected. In this case, the content of "D" is managed by the content management section 114 as a new selected content. In addition, in the content of "D", the selection setting magnification is 1x, and the set output start / end time is 24 minutes. In this case, the calculation section 115 calculates 60 minutes as the overall set start / end time, 16:01 as the overall start / end set time, and calculates an excess of 1 minute as the limit remaining time. In addition, the contents displayed in the total time display section 424, the end time display section 425, and the remaining time display section 426 are updated. In the total time display section 424, the information indicating the overall set start / end time is updated to "60 minutes". In the end time display section 425, the information indicating the overall set time is updated to "16:01". The text "Over 1 minute" is displayed in the remaining time display 426. If the overall set time exceeds the limit time, the remaining time display 426 shows the amount of time that will be exceeded.

[0069] Furthermore, when selection receiving portion 420 for "D" is selected, excess notice portion 427 is displayed in an area overlapping the display area of ​​selection receiving portion 420 for "E." Furthermore, when selection receiving portion 420 of "D" is selected, the overall set time exceeds the limit time, and therefore, selection exceeded notification portion 428 is displayed in selection receiving image 42. Selection exceeded notification portion 428 notifies that the overall set time exceeds the limit time. In the illustrated example, selection exceeded notification portion 428 displays the text "If you view all the selected content, the viewing available time will be exceeded."

[0070] Furthermore, when the selection receiving portion 420 for "D" is selected, a selected content display portion 431 for "D" is displayed below a selected content display portion 431 for "B" in the selected content image 43. In the illustrated example, the selected content display portion 431 for "D" displays the text "D" which is the title of the content, the text "24" which means that the selected set start / end time is 24 minutes, the text "1.0x" which means that the selected set magnification is 1x, and the text "End at 16:01" which means that the selected set start / end time is 16:01.

[0071] When the selection receiving section 420 of "D" is selected, the speaker 207 of the device 20 outputs a voice message saying "The total time of the selected contents is 60 minutes", which means the total set start / end time, and a voice message saying "The time when the output of all the selected contents ends is 16:01", which means the total set start / end time. Furthermore, the speaker 207 outputs a voice message saying "If you view all the selected contents, the available viewing time will be exceeded", which means that the total set start / end time will exceed the limit time.

[0072] Next, at 15:01, the user operates the operation reception unit 206 (see FIG. 1) of the device 20 to move the selected content display section 431 of "D" to a position between the selected content display section 431 of "A" and the selected content display section 431 of "B" in the display area of ​​the selected content image 43, as shown in FIG. 10. In this case, the content setting section 113 changes the order in which the selected contents are output to the device 20 to the content of "A", the content of "D", and the content of "B". Furthermore, the calculation section 115 calculates 15:35 as the selection start and end setting time of the content of "D", and 16:01 as the selection start and end setting time of the content of "B". Furthermore, the contents displayed in the selected content display sections 431 of "D" and "B" are updated. Note that the display area of ​​the selected content image 43 is the area inside the frame that surrounds each selected content display section 431 and does not surround the aspect reception image 41 and the selection reception image 42. In the selected content display portion 431 for "D," the information indicating the selected start and end set times is updated to "End at 15:35." In the selected content display portion 431 for "B," the information indicating the selected start and end set times is updated to "End at 16:01."

[0073] Next, when the user selects output start acceptance section 417 at 15:01, a start confirmation image 44 is displayed as shown in Fig. 11. The start confirmation image 44 is an image that prompts the user to reconfirm the start of output of the selected content to device 20. In the present disclosure, when output start acceptance section 417 is selected in a state in which the entire start / end set time has exceeded the limit time, the start confirmation image 44 is displayed. In addition, the start confirmation image 44 shows an excess re-notification section 441, a start confirmation section 442, an affirmative section 443, and a negative section 444.

[0074] The excess re-notification unit 441 notifies again that the entire set time will exceed the limit time. In the example shown in the figure, the excess re-notification unit 441 displays the text "If you view all the selected content, the viewing time will be exceeded." The start confirmation section 442 prompts the user to reconfirm the start of output of the selected content to the device 20. In the illustrated example, the start confirmation section 442 displays the text "Do you want to start viewing?". Affirmative section 443 is an image for accepting the start of output of the selected content to device 20. When affirmative section 443 is selected, output screen 50 (see FIG. 34), which will be described later, is displayed, and output of the selected content to device 20 is started. The negation section 444 is an image for canceling the start of output of the selected content to the device 20. When the negation section 444 is selected, the start confirmation image 44 is hidden, and the selection receiving screen 40 returns to the display contents shown in Fig. 10. In this case, the output of the selected content to the device 20 is not started.

[0075] Also, when the selection receiving screen 40 shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the display unit 205 at 15:01, if the user selects the selection receiving section 420 of "E", as shown in FIG. 12, the selection receiving section 420 of "E" is displayed in a manner indicating that it has been selected. In this case, the content of "E" is managed by the content management section 114 as a new selected content. In addition, in the content of "E", the selection setting magnification is 1x, and the set output start / end time is 6 minutes. In this case, the calculation section 115 calculates 66 minutes as the overall set start / end time, 16:07 as the overall start / end set time, and an excess of 7 minutes as the limit remaining time. In addition, the contents displayed in the total time display section 424, the end time display section 425, and the remaining time display section 426 are updated. In the total time display section 424, the information indicating the total set start / end time is updated to "66 minutes." In the end time display section 425, the information indicating the overall set time is updated to "16:07". The remaining time display 426 shows the text "More than 7 minutes."

[0076] Furthermore, when the selection receiving portion 420 for "E" is selected, a selected content display portion 431 for "E" is displayed below a selected content display portion 431 for "B" in the selected content image 43. In the illustrated example, the selected content display portion 431 for "E" displays the text "E" which is the title of the content, the text "6" which means that the selected setting start / end time is 6 minutes, the text "1.0x" which means that the selected setting magnification is 1x, and the text "End at 16:07" which means that the selected setting start / end time is 16:07.

[0077] In addition, when the selection receiving section 420 of "E" is selected, the speaker 207 of the device 20 outputs a voice saying "The total time of the selected contents is 66 minutes", which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The time when the output of all the selected contents will end is 16:07", which means the overall set start / end time.

[0078] Next, when the user selects the selection receiving section 420 of "A" again at 15:01, the selection of the selection receiving section 420 of "A" is cancelled, and as shown in FIG. 13, the selection receiving section 420 of "A" is displayed in a manner indicating that the content is not selected. In this case, the content of "A" is managed by the content management section 114 as a content excluded from the selected content. Furthermore, the calculation section 115 calculates 56 minutes as the overall set start / end time, 15:57 as the overall start / end set time, and 3 minutes as the remaining time limit. Furthermore, the calculation section 115 calculates 15:25 as the selection start / end set time of the content of "D", 15:51 as the selection start / end set time of the content of "B", and 15:57 as the selection start / end set time of the content of "E".

[0079] When the selection of "A" in selection acceptance section 420 is cancelled, the contents displayed in total time display section 424, end time display section 425 and remaining time display section 426 are updated, and since the overall set time will not exceed the limit time, selection overage notification section 428 is hidden. Furthermore, overage notice section 427 is displayed in an area overlapping the display area of ​​"A" in selection acceptance section 420. In the total time display section 424, the information indicating the total set start / end time is updated to "56 minutes." In the end time display section 425, the information indicating the overall set time is updated to "15:57". The remaining time display 426 shows the text "3 more minutes available for selection", which means that the remaining time limit is 3 minutes.

[0080] Furthermore, when the selection of "A" in the selection receiving portion 420 is released, the selected content display portion 431 of "A" is hidden in the selected content image 43. Furthermore, the contents displayed in the selected content display portions 431 of "D", "B", and "E" are updated. In the selected content display portion 431 for "D," the information indicating the selected start and end set times is updated to "End at 15:25." In the selected content display portion 431 for "B," the information indicating the selected start and end set times is updated to "End at 15:51." In the selected content display portion 431 for "E," the information indicating the selected start and end set times is updated to "End at 15:57."

[0081] In addition, when the selection of "A" in the selection receiving section 420 is deselected, the speaker 207 of the device 20 outputs a voice saying "The total time of the selected contents is 56 minutes", which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The time when the output of all the selected contents will end is 15:57", which means the overall set start / end time.

[0082] Next, an example of information that is output to device 20 when the set speed is not the default speed when the user selects which content to have device 20 output will be described. 14 to 25 are diagrams showing the selection receiving screen 40. FIG. 14, at 15:00, the selection receiving screen 40 is displayed on the display unit 205 of the device 20. The content displayed on the selection receiving screen 40 shown in FIG. 14 is the same as the content displayed on the selection receiving screen 40 shown in FIG.

[0083] Next, at 15:00, the user operates the operation receiving unit 206 of the device 20 to input "2.0" into the speed receiving portion 416 of the mode receiving image 41, as shown in Fig. 15. In this case, the set magnification is set to 2x by the content setting portion 113. In addition, as the set magnification is input into the speed receiving portion 416, the content displayed in the selection receiving portion 420 is updated. More specifically, the set output start / end time and the default output start / end time are displayed in the time display portion 422 of the selection receiving portion 420.

[0084] The time display section 422 of the selection receiving section 420 for "A" shows the text "2x: 5 mins", which means that the set output start / end time is 5 minutes, and the text "Normal: 10 mins", which means that the default output start / end time is 10 minutes. The time display section 422 of the selection receiving section 420 for "B" shows the text "2x: 13 min", which means that the set output start / end time is 13 minutes, and the text "Normal: 26 min", which means that the default output start / end time is 26 minutes. The time display section 422 of the selection receiving section 420 for "C" shows the text "2x: 15 mins", which means that the set output start / end time is 15 minutes, and the text "Normal: 30 mins", which means that the default output start / end time is 30 minutes. The time display section 422 of the selection receiving section 420 for "D" shows the text "2x: 12 min", which means that the set output start / end time is 12 minutes, and the text "Normal: 24 min", which means that the default output start / end time is 24 minutes. The time display section 422 of the selection receiving section 420 for "E" shows the text "2x: 3 mins", which means that the set output start / end time is 3 minutes, and the text "Normal: 6 mins", which means that the default output start / end time is 6 minutes. The time display section 422 of the "F" selection receiving section 420 shows the text "2x: 21 min", which means that the set output start / end time is 21 minutes, and the text "Normal: 42 min", which means that the default output start / end time is 42 minutes.

[0085] Next, when the user selects the selection receiving section 420 of "A" at 15:00, as shown in FIG. 16, the selection receiving section 420 of "A" is displayed in a manner indicating that the content has been selected. In this case, the content of "A" is managed by the content management section 114 as the selected content. In addition, in the content of "A", the selection setting magnification is 2 times, the set output start / end time is 5 minutes, and the default output start / end time is 10 minutes. In this case, the calculation section 115 calculates 5 minutes as the overall set start / end time, 10 minutes as the overall default start / end time, 15:05 as the overall start / end set time, 15:10 as the overall start / end default time, and 55 minutes as the limit remaining time. In addition, the contents displayed in the total time display section 424, the end time display section 425, and the remaining time display section 426 are updated.

[0086] The total time display section 424 shows the text "Total time: 5 minutes", which means that the overall set start / end time is 5 minutes, and the text "(same time: 10 minutes)", which means that the overall default start / end time is 10 minutes. The end time display section 425 shows the text "Scheduled end time 15:05", which means that the overall set end time is 15:05, and the text "(same size: 15:10)", which means that the overall default end time is 15:10. The remaining time display 426 shows the text "55 more minutes available", which means that the remaining time limit is 55 minutes.

[0087] Furthermore, when the selection receiving portion 420 of “A” is selected, the selected content display portion 431 of “A” is displayed in the selected content image 43. The selected content display area 431 for "A" displays the text "A", which is the title of the selected content, and the text "5-10", which includes "5", meaning that the selected set start / end time is 5 minutes, and "10", meaning that the selected default start / end time is 10 minutes. The selected content display area 431 for "A" also displays the text "2.0x", meaning that the selected set magnification is 2x, and the text "End at 15:05", meaning that the selected set start / end time is 15:05.

[0088] When the selection receiving unit 420 of "A" is selected, the speaker 207 of the device 20 outputs a voice saying "The total time at the set speed of the selected content is 5 minutes" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The total time at normal speed of the selected content is 10 minutes" which means the overall default start / end time. Furthermore, the speaker 207 outputs a voice saying "The time at which the output at the set speed of the selected content ends is 15:05" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The time at which the output at normal speed of the selected content ends is 15:10" which means the overall default start / end time.

[0089] Next, when the user selects the selection receiving section 420 of "B" at 15:00, as shown in FIG. 17, the selection receiving section 420 of "B" is displayed in a manner indicating that the content has been selected. In this case, the content of "B" is managed by the content management section 114 as a new selected content. In addition, in the content of "B", the selection setting magnification is 2 times, the set output start / end time is 13 minutes, and the default output start / end time is 26 minutes. In this case, the calculation section 115 calculates 18 minutes as the overall set start / end time, 36 minutes as the overall default start / end time, 15:18 as the overall start / end set time, 15:36 as the overall start / end default time, and 42 minutes as the limit remaining time. In addition, the contents displayed in the total time display section 424, the end time display section 425, and the remaining time display section 426 are updated. In the total time display section 424, the information indicating the overall set start / end times is updated to "18 minutes", and the information indicating the overall default start / end times is updated to "36 minutes". In the end time display portion 425, the information indicating the overall start / stop set time is updated to "15:18", and the information indicating the overall start / stop default time is updated to "15:36". In the remaining time display section 426, the information indicating the remaining time limit is updated to "42 minutes."

[0090] Furthermore, when the selection receiving portion 420 for "B" is selected, a selected content display portion 431 for "B" is displayed below a selected content display portion 431 for "A" in the selected content image 43. The selected content display portion 431 for "B" displays the text "B" which is the title of the selected content, and the text "13-26" which includes "13" which means that the selected set start / end time is 13 minutes and "26" which means that the selected default start / end time is 26 minutes. The selected content display portion 431 for "B" displays the text "2.0x" which means that the selected set magnification is 2x, and the text "End at 15:18" which means that the selected start / end time is 15:18.

[0091] When the selection receiving unit 420 of "B" is selected, the speaker 207 of the device 20 outputs a voice saying "The total time at the set speed of the selected content is 18 minutes" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The total time at normal speed of the selected content is 36 minutes" which means the overall default start / end time. Furthermore, the speaker 207 outputs a voice saying "The time at which the output at the set speed of the selected content ends is 15:18" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The time at which the output at normal speed of the selected content ends is 15:36" which means the overall default start / end time.

[0092] Next, time passes without the user operating the selection receiving screen 40, and the time becomes 15:01. In this case, the calculation unit 115 calculates 59 minutes as the limit time, 15:19 as the overall start / end setting time, 15:37 as the overall start / end default time, and 41 minutes as the limit remaining time. The calculation unit 115 also calculates 15:06 as the selection start / end setting time for the content "A", and 15:19 as the selection start / end setting time for the content "B". Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 18, the contents displayed in the limit time display unit 414, the end time display unit 425, and the remaining time display unit 426 are updated.

[0093] In the time limit display section 414, the information indicating the time limit is updated to "59 minutes." In the end time display portion 425, the information indicating the overall start / end set time is updated to "15:19", and the information indicating the overall start / end default time is updated to "15:37". In the remaining time display section 426, the information indicating the remaining time limit is updated to "41 minutes".

[0094] Furthermore, as time passes, in the selected content display portion 431 for "A," the information indicating the set selection start and end times is updated to "End at 15:06," and in the selected content display portion 431 for "B," the information indicating the set selection start and end times is updated to "End at 15:19." In addition, the speaker 207 of the device 20 outputs the following audio: "The time when output of the selected content at the set speed will end is 15:19," which means the overall set time, and the following audio: "The time when output of the selected content at normal speed will end is 15:37," which means the overall default time.

[0095] Next, at 15:01, the user inputs "1.0" to the speed receiving section 416 of the mode receiving image 41 as shown in FIG. 19. In this case, the set magnification is set to 1 by the content setting section 113. More specifically, the set magnifications of the contents "A" and "B" that are already selected contents are maintained at 2, and the set magnification of the contents to be selected in the future as the target to be output by the device 20 is set to 1. In addition, as the set magnification is changed to 1, the content displayed in the selection receiving section 420 of the contents that are not selected contents is updated. More specifically, as the set output start / end time and the default output start / end time of the contents that are not selected contents become a common time, only this common time is displayed in the time display section 422 of the selection receiving section 420. Furthermore, since the remaining time limit is 41 minutes, a new overage notice section 427 is displayed for the selection acceptance section 420 of the content "F" whose set output start / end time is longer than 41 minutes.

[0096] Next, when the user selects the selection receiving section 420 of "D" at 15:01, as shown in FIG. 20, the selection receiving section 420 of "D" is displayed in a manner indicating that the content has been selected. In this case, the content of "D" is managed by the content management section 114 as a newly selected content. In addition, in the content of "D", the selection setting magnification is 1x, and the set output start / end time is 24 minutes. In this case, the calculation section 115 calculates 42 minutes as the overall set start / end time, 60 minutes as the overall default start / end time, 15:43 as the overall start / end set time, 16:01 as the overall start / end default time, and 17 minutes as the limit remaining time. In addition, the contents displayed in the total time display section 424, the end time display section 425, and the remaining time display section 426 are updated. In the total time display section 424, the information indicating the overall set start / end times is updated to "42 minutes", and the information indicating the overall default start / end times is updated to "60 minutes". In the end time display portion 425, the information indicating the overall start / end set time is updated to "15:43", and the information indicating the overall start / end default time is updated to "16:01". In the remaining time display section 426, the information indicating the remaining time limit is updated to "17 minutes". Furthermore, since the remaining time limit is 17 minutes, a new overage notice section 427 is displayed for the selection acceptance section 420 of the content "C" whose set output start / end time is longer than 17 minutes.

[0097] Furthermore, when selection receiving portion 420 for "D" is selected, selected content display portion 431 for "D" is displayed below selected content display portion 431 for "B" in selected content image 43. Selected content display portion 431 for "D" displays the text "D" which is the title of the selected content, the text "24" which means that the selected setting start / end time is 24 minutes, the text "1.0x" which means that the selected setting magnification is 1x, and the text "End at 15:43" which means that the selected setting start / end time is 15:43.

[0098] When the selection receiving unit 420 of "D" is selected, the speaker 207 of the device 20 outputs a voice saying "The total time at the set speed of the selected content is 42 minutes" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The total time at normal speed of the selected content is 60 minutes" which means the overall default start / end time. Furthermore, the speaker 207 outputs a voice saying "The time at which the output at the set speed of the selected content ends is 15:43" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The time at which the output at normal speed of the selected content ends is 16:01" which means the overall default start / end time.

[0099] Next, when the user selects the extraction receiving section 415 at 15:01, the selection receiving sections 420 for "C" and "F" are hidden, and the selection receiving section 420 for "G" whose set output start / end time is equal to or less than the limit remaining time is displayed, as shown in Fig. 21. In the illustrated example, the selection receiving section 420 for "G" is displayed with priority over the selection receiving section 420 for "E".

[0100] Next, when the user selects the selection receiving section 420 for "G" at 15:01, as shown in FIG. 22, the selection receiving section 420 for "G" is displayed in a manner indicating that the selection has been made. In this case, the content of "G" is managed by the content management section 114 as a newly selected content. In addition, in the content of "G", the selection setting magnification is 1x, and the set output start / end time is 16 minutes. In this case, the calculation section 115 calculates 58 minutes as the overall set start / end time, 76 minutes as the overall default start / end time, 15:59 as the overall start / end set time, 16:17 as the overall start / end default time, and 1 minute as the limit remaining time. In addition, the contents displayed in the total time display section 424, the end time display section 425, and the remaining time display section 426 are updated. In the total time display section 424, the information indicating the overall set start / end times is updated to "58 minutes", and the information indicating the overall default start / end times is updated to "76 minutes". In the end time display portion 425, the information indicating the overall start / end set time is updated to "15:59", and the information indicating the overall start / end default time is updated to "16:17". In the remaining time display section 426, the information indicating the remaining time limit is updated to "1 minute". Furthermore, since the remaining time limit is one minute, a new overage notice section 427 is displayed for the selection acceptance section 420 of the content "E" whose set output start / end time is longer than one minute.

[0101] Furthermore, when the selection receiving portion 420 for "G" is selected, a selected content display portion 431 for "G" is displayed below a selected content display portion 431 for "D" in the selected content image 43. The selected content display portion 431 for "G" displays the text "G" which is the title of the selected content, the text "16" which means that the selection setting start / end time is 24 minutes, the text "1.0x" which means that the selection setting magnification is 1x, and the text "End at 15:59" which means that the selection setting start / end time is 15:59.

[0102] Also, when the selection receiving section 420 of "G" is selected, the speaker 207 of the device 20 outputs a voice saying "The total time at the set speed of the selected content is 58 minutes" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The total time at normal speed of the selected content is 76 minutes" which means the overall default start / end time. Furthermore, the speaker 207 outputs a voice saying "The time at which the output at the set speed of the selected content ends is 15:59" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The time at which the output at normal speed of the selected content ends is 16:17" which means the overall default start / end time.

[0103] Next, at 15:01, the user changes the selection setting magnification displayed in the selected content display section 431 for "G" from "1.0" to "0.8" as shown in Fig. 23. In this case, the content setting section 113 sets the selection setting magnification for the "G" content to 0.8. The calculation section 115 also calculates 62 minutes as the overall setting start / end time, 16:03 as the overall setting start / end time, and 3 minutes over the limit remaining time. In this case, the selected content display portion 431 of "G" displays the text "20-16", which includes "20", meaning that the selected set start / end time is 20 minutes, and "16", meaning that the selected default start / end time is 16 minutes. In the selected content display portion 431 of "G", the information indicating the selected start / end set time is updated to "16:03".

[0104] In addition, in accordance with the change in the selection setting magnification for the "G" content, the contents displayed in the "G" selection receiving section 420, total time display section 424, end time display section 425, and remaining time display section 426 are updated. The time display section 422 of the selection receiving section 420 for "G" shows the text "0.8x: 20 min", which means that the set output start / end time is 20 minutes, and the text "normal: 16 min", which means that the default output start / end time is 16 minutes. In the total time display section 424, the information indicating the total set start / end time is updated to "62 minutes." In the end time display section 425, the information indicating the overall set time is updated to "16:03". In remaining time display section 426, the information indicating the remaining time limit is updated to "over 3 minutes".

[0105] Furthermore, as a result of the change in the selection setting magnification of the “G” content, the overall setting time exceeds the limit time, and therefore a selection excess notification section 428 and a solution means notification section 429 are displayed in the selection receiving image 42 . The resolving means notification section 429 is an image notifying a means for resolving the fact that the overall set time exceeds the limit time. In the illustrated example, the resolving means notification section 429 displays the text "If you set the speed of G to 0.9 times, you will be able to make it in time for the available viewing time," which means that the selection setting magnification of the "G" content should be set to 0.9 times. In addition, in response to the display of the resolution means notification section 429, information indicating candidates for changing the selection setting magnification is displayed surrounded by a dashed line in the selected content display section 431 of "G." In the illustrated example, "0.9x" is displayed as a candidate for changing the selection setting magnification in the selected content display section 431 of "G." When a value shown as a candidate for changing the selection setting magnification displayed in the selected content display section 431 is selected, the selected value is set in the content setting section 113 as a new selection setting magnification.

[0106] In addition, with the change in the selection setting magnification of the "G" content, the speaker 207 of the device 20 outputs a voice saying "The total time at the set speed of the selected content is 62 minutes" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The total time at normal speed of the selected content is 76 minutes" which means the overall default start / end time. Furthermore, the speaker 207 outputs a voice saying "The time at which the output at the set speed of the selected content ends is 16:03" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The time at which the output at normal speed of the selected content ends is 16:17" which means the overall default start / end time. Also, the speaker 207 outputs a voice saying "If you view all selected contents, the viewing time will be exceeded", which means that the total time setting will exceed the limit time. Furthermore, the speaker 207 outputs a voice saying "If you set the G speed to 0.9 times, you will make it in time for the viewing time", which means a means for solving the problem that the total time setting will exceed the limit time.

[0107] Next, at 15:01, the user changes the selection setting magnification displayed in the selected content display section 431 of "D" from "1.0" to "2.0" as shown in Fig. 24. In this case, the content setting section 113 sets the selection setting magnification of the "D" content to 2x. The calculation section 115 also calculates 50 minutes as the overall setting start / end time, 15:51 as the overall start / end setting time, 9 minutes as the remaining limit time, and 15:31 as the selection start / end setting time of the "D" content. In this case, the selected content display portion 431 for "D" displays the text "12-24," which includes "12," meaning that the selected set start and end time is 12 minutes, and "24," meaning that the selected default start and end time is 24 minutes. In the selected content display portion 431 for "D," the information indicating the selected start and end set times is updated to "15:31." In the selected content display portion 431 for "G," the information indicating the selected start and end set times is updated to "15:51."

[0108] In addition, in accordance with the change in the selection setting magnification for content "D", the contents displayed in selection receiving section 420 for "D", total time display section 424, end time display section 425, and remaining time display section 426 are updated. The time display section 422 of the selection receiving section 420 for "D" shows the text "2x: 12 min", which means that the set output start / end time is 12 minutes, and the text "Normal: 24 min", which means that the default output start / end time is 24 minutes. In the total time display section 424, the information indicating the total set start / end time is updated to "50 minutes". In the end time display section 425, the information indicating the overall set time is updated to "15:51". In remaining time display section 426, the information indicating the remaining time limit is updated to "9 minutes remaining selectable".

[0109] Furthermore, as a result of the change in the selection setting magnification of the "D" content, the overall setting time will not exceed the limit time, and therefore the selection excess notification section 428 and the solution means notification section 429 are hidden. Furthermore, since the remaining time limit is 9 minutes, overage notice portion 427, which has been displayed for selection acceptance portion 420 of content "E" whose set output start / end time is shorter than 9 minutes, is hidden.

[0110] In addition, with the change in the selection setting magnification of the "D" content, the speaker 207 of the device 20 outputs a voice saying "The total time at the set speed of the selected content is 50 minutes" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The total time at the normal speed of the selected content is 76 minutes" which means the overall default start / end time. Furthermore, the speaker 207 outputs a voice saying "The time at which the output at the set speed of the selected content ends is 15:51" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The time at which the output at the normal speed of the selected content ends is 16:17" which means the overall default start / end time.

[0111] Next, at 15:01, the user changes the selection setting magnification from "2.0" displayed in the selected content display section 431 of "A" to "1.0" as shown in FIG. 25. In this case, the content setting section 113 sets the selection setting magnification of the "A" content to 1. Furthermore, the calculation section 115 calculates 55 minutes as the overall setting start / end time, 15:56 as the overall start / end setting time, and 4 minutes as the remaining time limit. Furthermore, the calculation section 115 calculates 15:11 as the selection start / end setting time of the "A" content, 15:24 as the selection start / end setting time of the "B" content, 15:36 as the selection start / end setting time of the "D" content, and 15:56 as the selection start / end setting time of the "G" content. In this case, the selected content display portion 431 for "A" displays the text "10", which means that the selection setting start and end time is 10 minutes. In the selected content display portion 431 for "A", the information indicating the selection start and end setting times is updated to "15:11". In the selected content display portion 431 for "B", the information indicating the selection start and end setting times is updated to "15:24". In the selected content display portion 431 for "D", the information indicating the selection start and end setting times is updated to "15:36". In the selected content display portion 431 for "G", the information indicating the selection start and end setting times is updated to "15:56".

[0112] In addition, in accordance with the change in the selection setting magnification of the "A" content, the contents displayed in the "A" selection receiving section 420, total time display section 424, end time display section 425, and remaining time display section 426 are updated. In the time display portion 422 of the selection receiving portion 420 for "A," since the set output start / end time and the default output start / end time are a common time, only the text "10 minutes," which is this common time, is displayed. In the total time display section 424, the information indicating the total set start / end time is updated to "55 minutes." In the end time display section 425, the information indicating the overall set time is updated to "15:56". In remaining time display section 426, the information indicating the remaining time limit is updated to "4 more minutes selectable". Furthermore, since the remaining time limit is four minutes, a new overage notice section 427 is displayed for the selection acceptance section 420 of the content "E" whose set output start / end time is longer than four minutes.

[0113] In addition, with the change in the selection setting magnification of content "A", the speaker 207 of the device 20 outputs a voice saying "The total time at the set speed of the selected content is 55 minutes" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The total time at normal speed of the selected content is 76 minutes" which means the overall default start / end time. Furthermore, the speaker 207 outputs a voice saying "The time at which the output at the set speed of the selected content ends is 15:56" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The time at which the output at normal speed of the selected content ends is 16:17" which means the overall default start / end time.

[0114] Next, an example of information that is output to the device 20 in consideration of the associated content when the user selects which content to cause the device 20 to output will be described. 26 to 29 are diagrams showing the selection receiving screen 40. FIG. 26, at 15:00, the selection receiving screen 40 is displayed on the display unit 205 of the device 20. Here, the speed receiving portion 416 displays the text "Speed: 2.0x", which indicates the set speed. Also, the mode receiving image 41 on the selection receiving screen 40 displays an associated receiving image 418.

[0115] The associated reception image 418 is an image for receiving the inclusion of the time required to output associated content for the selected content to the device 20 in the time required to output the selected content to the device 20. The associated reception image 418 indicates whether it has been selected or not by whether its outer frame is displayed thick. In the illustrated example, the associated reception image 418 is displayed in a manner indicating that it has been selected. When the associated reception image 418 is selected, the set output start / end time, default output start / end time, overall set start / end time, overall default start / end time, overall start / end set time, overall start / end default time, remaining limit time, selected set start / end time, selected default start / end time, and selected start / end set time are all times or times that include the output of the associated content to device 20.

[0116] When the associated content reception image 418 is selected, the time display portion 422 of the selection reception portion 420 for selected content that accompanies the associated content displays the time required to output the associated content to the device 20 . The time display section 422 of the selection receiving section 420 for "A" displays the text "2x: 6 minutes", which means that the set output start / end time is 6 minutes, the text "normal: 11 minutes", which means that the default output start / end time is 11 minutes, and the text "(associated: 1 minute)", which means that the time required to output the associated content to device 20 is 1 minute. The time display section 422 of the selection receiving section 420 for "F" shows the text "2x: 23 minutes", which means that the set output start / end time is 23 minutes, the text "Normal: 44 minutes", which means that the default output start / end time is 44 minutes, and the text "(Associated: 2 minutes)", which means that the time required to output the associated content to device 20 is 2 minutes. In addition, since the contents "B", "C", "D" and "E" do not have accompanying content (see FIG. 3), the time display unit 422 of the selection receiving unit 420 for "B", "C", "D" and "E" does not show the time required to output the accompanying content. Incidentally, it is assumed that the associated contents are output to the device 20 only at the default speed.

[0117] In addition, the selection reception screen 40 shown in FIG. 26 has the same content as the selection reception screen 40 shown in FIG. 15, except that an associated reception image 418 is displayed and information regarding the associated content is displayed in the time display section 422 of the selection reception section 420 for "A" and "F."

[0118] Next, when the user selects the selection receiving section 420 of "A" at 15:00, as shown in FIG. 27, the selection receiving section 420 of "A" is displayed in a manner indicating that the content has been selected. In this case, the content of "A" is managed by the content management section 114 as the selected content. In addition, in the content of "A", the selection setting magnification is 2 times, the set output start / end time is 6 minutes, and the default output start / end time is 11 minutes. In this case, the calculation section 115 calculates 6 minutes as the overall set start / end time, 11 minutes as the overall default start / end time, 15:06 as the overall start / end set time, 15:11 as the overall start / end default time, and 54 minutes as the limit remaining time. In addition, the contents displayed in the total time display section 424, the end time display section 425, and the remaining time display section 426 are updated.

[0119] The total time display section 424 shows the text "Total time: 6 minutes", which means that the overall set start / end time is 6 minutes, and the text "(normal: 11 minutes)", which means that the overall default start / end time is 11 minutes. The end time display section 425 shows the text "Scheduled end time 15:06", which means that the overall set time is 15:06, and the text "(same size: 15:11)", which means that the overall default time is 15:11. The remaining time display 426 displays the text "54 more minutes available", which means that the remaining time limit is 54 minutes.

[0120] Furthermore, when the selection receiving portion 420 of “A” is selected, the selected content display portion 431 of “A” is displayed in the selected content image 43. The selected content display section 431 for "A" displays the text "A", which is the title of the selected content, and the text "6-11", which includes "6", which means that the selected set start / end time is 6 minutes, and "11", which means that the selected default start / end time is 11 minutes. The selected content display section 431 for "A" also displays the text "2.0x", which means that the selected set magnification is 2x, and the text "End at 15:06", which means that the selected start / end time is 15:06. The selected content display section 431 for "A" also displays the text "a+", which means that the time required to output the selected content includes the time required to output the associated content.

[0121] When the selection receiving unit 420 of "A" is selected, the speaker 207 of the device 20 outputs a voice saying "The total time at the set speed of the selected content is 6 minutes" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The total time at normal speed of the selected content is 11 minutes" which means the overall default start / end time. Furthermore, the speaker 207 outputs a voice saying "The time at which the output at the set speed of the selected content ends is 15:06" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The time at which the output at normal speed of the selected content ends is 15:11" which means the overall default start / end time.

[0122] Next, a case where the same operations as those shown in Fig. 17 to Fig. 22 are performed will be described. In other words, it is assumed that at 15:00, the selection receiving unit 420 for "B" is selected (see Fig. 17), one minute passes (see Fig. 18), and at 15:01, "1.0" is input to the speed receiving unit 416 (see Fig. 19), the selection receiving unit 420 for "D" is selected (see Fig. 20), the extraction receiving unit 415 is selected (see Fig. 21), and the selection receiving unit 420 for "G" is selected (see Fig. 22).

[0123] In this case, as shown in FIG. 28, the selection receiving unit 420 of "B", "D" and "G" is displayed in a manner indicating that it has been selected. The contents of "B", "D" and "G" are newly managed by the content management unit 114 as selected contents. In the content of "B", the selection setting magnification is 2 times, the set output start / end time is 13 minutes, and the default output start / end time is 26 minutes. In the content of "D", the selection setting magnification is 1 time, and the set output start / end time is 24 minutes. In the content of "G", the selection setting magnification is 1 time, and the set output start / end time is 17 minutes. In this case, the calculation unit 115 calculates 60 minutes as the overall set start / end time, 78 minutes as the overall default start / end time, 16:01 as the overall start / end set time, 16:19 as the overall start / end default time, and 1 minute overrun as the limit remaining time. In addition, calculation unit 115 calculates 15:07 as the selection start and end setting time for content "A," 15:20 as the selection start and end setting time for content "B," 15:44 as the selection start and end setting time for content "D," and 16:01 as the selection start and end setting time for content "G."

[0124] Furthermore, the contents displayed in the limit time display section 414, the total time display section 424, the end time display section 425, and the remaining time display section 426 are updated. In the time limit display section 414, the information indicating the time limit is updated to "59 minutes." In the total time display section 424, the information indicating the overall set start / end times is updated to "60 minutes", and the information indicating the overall default start / end times is updated to "78 minutes". In the end time display portion 425, the information indicating the overall start / end set time is updated to "16:01", and the information indicating the overall start / end default time is updated to "16:19". In remaining time display section 426, the information indicating the remaining time limit is updated to "over 1 minute".

[0125] In addition, since the set output start / end time and the default output start / end time are common to each other, this common time is displayed in the time display portion 422 of the selection receiving portion 420 for "D" and "G." In addition, in the time display portion 422 of the selection receiving portion 420 for "G," the text "(associated: 1 minute)" is displayed, which means that the time required to output the associated content to the device 20 is 1 minute. Also, because the overall set time will exceed the limit time, an excess notice section 427 is newly displayed for selection acceptance section 420 of the "E" content, and a selection excess notification section 428 and a resolution means notification section 429 are displayed in the display area of ​​the selection acceptance image 42. In the illustrated example, resolution means notification section 429 displays the text "If you set the speed of G to 1.1 times, you will be able to make it in time for the viewing time", which means that the selection setting magnification of the "G" content should be set to 1.1 times.

[0126] In addition, in the selected content image 43, selected content display portions 431 of "A", "B", "D" and "G" are displayed in order from the top. In the selected content display portion 431 for "A," the information indicating the selection start and end set times is updated to "15:07." The selected content display area 431 for "B" displays the text "B" which is the title of the selected content, and the text "13-26" which includes "13" which means that the selected set start / end time is 13 minutes and "26" which means that the selected default start / end time is 26 minutes. The selected content display area 431 for "B" also displays the text "2.0x" which means the selected set magnification, and the text "End at 15:20" which means the selected set start / end time. The selected content display area 431 for "D" displays the text "D", which is the title of the selected content, the text "24", which means that the selected setting start and end time is 24 minutes, the text "1.0x", which means the selected setting multiplier, and the text "End at 15:44", which means the selected setting start and end time. In the selected content display section 431 of "G", the text "G" which is the title of the selected content, the text "17" which means that the selected setting start / end time is 17 minutes, the text "1.0x" which means the selected setting magnification, the text "End at 16:01" which means the selected setting start / end time, and the text "a+" are displayed. In addition, as the resolution means notification section 429 is displayed, the text "1.1x" which is information showing a candidate for changing the selected setting magnification is displayed surrounded by a dashed line in the selected content display section 431 of "G".

[0127] Also, the speaker 207 of the device 20 outputs a voice saying "The total time at the set speed of the selected content is 60 minutes" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The total time at normal speed of the selected content is 78 minutes" which means the overall default start / end time. Furthermore, the speaker 207 outputs a voice saying "The time at which output at the set speed of the selected content ends is 16:01" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The time at which output at normal speed of the selected content ends is 16:19" which means the overall default start / end time. Also, the speaker 207 outputs a voice saying "If you view all the selected contents, the viewing time will be exceeded", which means that the total time setting will exceed the limit time. Furthermore, the speaker 207 outputs a voice saying "If you set the G speed to 1.1 times, you will make it in time for the viewing time", which means a means for resolving the total time setting exceeding the limit time.

[0128] Next, a case will be described where the same operations as those shown in Figures 23 to 25 are performed. In other words, at 15:01, it is assumed that "1.0" displayed as the selection setting magnification in the selected content display portion 431 of "G" is changed to "0.8" (see Figure 23), "1.0" displayed as the selection setting magnification in the selected content display portion 431 of "D" is changed to "2.0" (see Figure 24), and "2.0" displayed as the selection setting magnification in the selected content display portion 431 of "A" is changed to "1.0" (see Figure 25).

[0129] In this case, for the "A" content, the selection setting magnification is 1x, and the set output start / end time is 11 minutes. For the "D" content, the selection setting magnification is 2x, the set output start / end time is 12 minutes, and the default output start / end time is 24 minutes. For the "G" content, the selection setting magnification is 0.8x, the set output start / end time is 21 minutes, and the default output start / end time is 17 minutes. Then, the calculation unit 115 calculates 57 minutes as the overall set start / end time, 78 minutes as the overall default start / end time, 15:58 as the overall start / end set time, 16:19 as the overall start / end default time, and 2 minutes as the limit remaining time. In addition, calculation unit 115 calculates 15:12 as the selection start and end setting time for content "A," 15:25 as the selection start and end setting time for content "B," 15:37 as the selection start and end setting time for content "D," and 15:58 as the selection start and end setting time for content "G."

[0130] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 29, the contents displayed in the total time display section 424, the end time display section 425, and the remaining time display section 426 are updated. In the total time display section 424, the information indicating the total set start / end time is updated to "57 minutes." In the end time display section 425, the information indicating the overall set time is updated to "15:58". The remaining time display 426 shows the text "2 more minutes available", which means that the remaining time limit is 2 minutes.

[0131] In addition, the time display section 422 of the selection receiving section 420 of "A" displays the common time since the set output start / end time and the default output start / end time are common. In addition, the time display section 422 of the selection receiving section 420 of "D" displays the text "2x: 12 min", which means that the set output start / end time is 12 min, and the text "normal: 24 min", which means that the default output start / end time is 24 min. In addition, the time display section 422 of the selection receiving section 420 of "G" displays the text "0.8x: 21 min", which means that the set output start / end time is 21 min, the text "normal: 17 min", which means that the default output start / end time is 17 min, and the text "(associated: 1 min)", which means that the time required to output the associated content to the device 20 is 1 min. Furthermore, since the overall set time will not exceed the limit time at any time, the selection excess notifying section 428 and the solving means notifying section 429 are hidden.

[0132] Furthermore, the content displayed in the selected content display portion 431 is updated. The selected content display portion 431 for "A" displays the text "11", which means that the selected setting start / end time is 11 minutes, the text "1.0x", which means the selected setting multiplier, and the text "End at 15:12", which means the selected setting start / end time. In the selected content display portion 431 for "B," the information indicating the selection start and end set times is updated to "15:25." The selected content display portion 431 for "D" displays the text "12-24", which includes "12", meaning that the selected set start and end time is 12 minutes, and "24", meaning that the selected default start and end time is 24 minutes, as well as the text "2.0x", which means the selected set multiplier, and the text "End at 15:37", which means the selected start and end time. The selected content display area 431 for "G" displays the text "21-17", which includes "21", meaning that the selected set start and end time is 21 minutes, and "17", meaning that the selected default start and end time is 17 minutes, as well as the text "0.8x", meaning the selected set multiplier, the text "End at 15:58", meaning the selected start and end time, and the text "a+".

[0133] Also, the speaker 207 of the device 20 outputs a voice saying "The total time at the set speed of the selected content is 57 minutes" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The total time at normal speed of the selected content is 78 minutes" which means the overall default start / end time. Furthermore, the speaker 207 outputs a voice saying "The time at which output at the set speed of the selected content ends is 15:58" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The time at which output at normal speed of the selected content ends is 16:19" which means the overall default start / end time.

[0134] Next, an example of information that is output to the device 20 in consideration of skipping the output of content when the user selects which content to cause the device 20 to output will be described. 30 to 33 are diagrams showing the selection receiving screen 40. FIG. As shown in Fig. 30, at 15:00, the selection receiving screen 40 is displayed on the display unit 205 of the device 20. Here, the speed receiving section 416 displays the text "Speed: 2.0x", which indicates the set magnification. Also, on the selection receiving screen 40, an accompanying receiving image 418 is displayed in a manner indicating that it has been selected. Also, on the selection receiving screen 40, a skip receiving image 419 is displayed in the display area of ​​the manner receiving image 41.

[0135] The skip accepting image 419 is an image for accepting the elimination of the shortened time required for content output resulting from skipping the output of part of the content from the time required for the content to be output to the device 20. The skip accepting image 419 indicates whether it has been selected or not by whether its outer frame is displayed thick. In the illustrated example, the skip accepting image 419 is displayed in a manner indicating that it has been selected. When skip acceptance image 419 is selected, the set output start / end time, default output start / end time, overall set start / end time, overall default start / end time, overall start / end set time, overall start / end default time, remaining limit time, selected set start / end time, selected default start / end time, and selected start / end set time are all times or times that take into account the reduction in the time required to output the content due to the skip.

[0136] When the skip acceptance image 419 is selected, the time display section 422 of the selection acceptance section 420 for the selected content in which a portion of the content will be shortened by skipping is displayed information indicating that the time shortened by skipping is excluded from the time required to output the selected content. The time display section 422 of the selection receiving section 420 for "A" displays the text "2x: 5 minutes", which means that the set output start / end time is 5 minutes, the text "normal: 10 minutes", which means that the default output start / end time is 10 minutes, the text "(associated: 1 minute)", which means that the time required to output the associated content to device 20 is 1 minute, and the text "(with skip)", which means that the time required to output the selected content excludes the time saved by skipping. The time display section 422 of the selection receiving section 420 for "B" shows the text "2x: 11 minutes", which means that the set output start / end time is 11 minutes, the text "Normal: 22 minutes", which means that the default output start / end time is 22 minutes, and the text "(with skip)", which means that the time saved by skipping is excluded from the time required to output the selected content.

[0137] The selection acceptance screen 40 shown in FIG. 30 has the same display content as the selection acceptance screen 40 shown in FIG. 26, except that a skip acceptance image 419 is displayed and information regarding skipping content is displayed in the time display section 422 of the selection acceptance section 420 for "A" and "B."

[0138] Next, when the user selects the selection receiving section 420 of "A" at 15:00, as shown in FIG. 31, the selection receiving section 420 of "A" is displayed in a manner indicating that the content has been selected. In this case, the content of "A" is managed by the content management section 114 as the selected content. In addition, in the content of "A", the selection setting magnification is 2 times, the set output start / end time is 5 minutes, and the default output start / end time is 10 minutes. In this case, the calculation section 115 calculates 5 minutes as the overall set start / end time, 10 minutes as the overall default start / end time, 15:05 as the overall start / end set time, 15:10 as the overall start / end default time, and 55 minutes as the limit remaining time. In addition, the contents displayed in the total time display section 424, the end time display section 425, and the remaining time display section 426 are updated.

[0139] The total time display section 424 shows the text "Total time: 5 minutes", which means that the overall set start / end time is 5 minutes, and the text "(same time: 10 minutes)", which means that the overall default start / end time is 10 minutes. The end time display section 425 shows the text "Scheduled end time 15:05", which means that the overall set end time is 15:05, and the text "(same size: 15:10)", which means that the overall default end time is 15:10. The remaining time display 426 shows the text "55 more minutes available", which means that the remaining time limit is 55 minutes.

[0140] Furthermore, when the selection receiving portion 420 of “A” is selected, the selected content display portion 431 of “A” is displayed in the selected content image 43. The selected content display section 431 for "A" displays the text "A", which is the title of the selected content, and the text "5-10", which includes "5", meaning that the selected set start / end time is 5 minutes, and "10", meaning that the selected default start / end time is 10 minutes. The selected content display section 431 for "A" also displays the text "2.0x", meaning that the selected set magnification is 2x, the text "End at 15:05", meaning that the selected start / end time is 15:05, and the text "a+". The selected content display section 431 for "A" also displays the text "s-", meaning that the time required to output the selected content is excluding the time shortened by skipping.

[0141] When the selection receiving unit 420 of "A" is selected, the speaker 207 of the device 20 outputs a voice saying "The total time at the set speed of the selected content is 5 minutes" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The total time at normal speed of the selected content is 10 minutes" which means the overall default start / end time. Furthermore, the speaker 207 outputs a voice saying "The time at which the output at the set speed of the selected content ends is 15:05" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The time at which the output at normal speed of the selected content ends is 15:10" which means the overall default start / end time.

[0142] Next, a case where the same operations as those shown in Fig. 17 to Fig. 23 are performed will be described. In other words, it is assumed that at 15:00, selection receiving section 420 for "B" is selected (see Fig. 17), one minute has passed (see Fig. 18), and at 15:01, "1.0" is input to speed receiving section 416 (see Fig. 19), selection receiving section 420 for "D" is selected (see Fig. 20), extraction receiving section 415 is selected (see Fig. 21), selection receiving section 420 for "G" is selected (see Fig. 22), and "1.0" displayed as the selection setting magnification in selected content display section 431 for "G" is changed to "0.8" (see Fig. 23).

[0143] In this case, as shown in FIG. 32, the selection receiving unit 420 of "B", "D" and "G" is displayed in a manner indicating that it has been selected. The contents of "B", "D" and "G" are newly managed by the content management unit 114 as selected contents. In the content of "B", the selection setting magnification is 2 times, the set output start / end time is 11 minutes, and the default output start / end time is 22 minutes. In the content of "D", the selection setting magnification is 1 times, and the set output start / end time is 24 minutes. In the content of "G", the selection setting magnification is 0.8 times, the set output start / end time is 16 minutes, and the default output start / end time is 13 minutes. Then, the calculation unit 115 calculates 56 minutes as the overall set start / end time, 69 minutes as the overall default start / end time, 15:57 as the overall start / end set time, 16:10 as the overall start / end default time, and 3 minutes as the limit remaining time. In addition, calculation unit 115 calculates 15:06 as the selection start and end setting time for content "A," 15:17 as the selection start and end setting time for content "B," 15:41 as the selection start and end setting time for content "D," and 15:57 as the selection start and end setting time for content "G."

[0144] Furthermore, the contents displayed in the limit time display section 414, the total time display section 424, the end time display section 425, and the remaining time display section 426 are updated. In the time limit display section 414, the information indicating the time limit is updated to "59 minutes." In the total time display section 424, the information indicating the overall set start / end times is updated to "56 minutes", and the information indicating the overall default start / end times is updated to "69 minutes". In the end time display portion 425, the information indicating the overall start / end set time is updated to "15:57", and the information indicating the overall start / end default time is updated to "16:10". In the remaining time display section 426, the information indicating the remaining time limit is updated to "3 minutes".

[0145] Moreover, since the set output start / end time and the default output start / end time become a common time, this common time is displayed in the time display portion 422 of the selection receiving portion 420 of "D." In addition, the time display section 422 of the selection receiving section 420 for "G" displays the text "0.8x: 16 minutes", which means that the set output start / end time is 16 minutes, the text "normal: 13 minutes", which means that the default output start / end time is 13 minutes, the text "(associated: 1 minute)", which means that the time required to output the associated content to device 20 is 1 minute, and the text "(with skip)", which means that the time required to output the selected content excludes the time saved by skipping. Furthermore, since the remaining time limit is three minutes, a new overage notice section 427 is displayed for the selection acceptance section 420 of the content "E" whose set output start / end time is longer than three minutes. On the other hand, unlike the case where the skip of the output of the content is not taken into consideration (see FIG. 23), the overall set time does not exceed the limit time, so that the selection excess notifying section 428 and the solution means notifying section 429 are not displayed.

[0146] In addition, in the selected content image 43, selected content display portions 431 of "A", "B", "D" and "G" are displayed in order from the top. In the selected content display portion 431 for "A," the information indicating the selection start and end set times is updated to "15:06." The selected content display area 431 for "B" displays the text "B" which is the title of the selected content, and the text "11-22" which includes "11" which means that the selected set start / end time is 11 minutes and "22" which means that the selected default start / end time is 26 minutes. The selected content display area 431 for "B" also displays the text "2.0x" which means the selected set magnification, the text "End at 15:17" which means the selected start / end time, and the text "s-". The selected content display area 431 for "D" displays the text "D", which is the title of the selected content, the text "24", which means that the selected setting start / end time is 24 minutes, the text "1.0x", which means the selected setting multiplier, and the text "End at 15:41", which means the selected setting start / end time. The selected content display area 431 for "G" displays the text "G" which is the title of the selected content, and the text "16-13" which includes "16" which means that the selected set start / end time is 16 minutes and "13" which means that the selected default start / end time is 13 minutes. The selected content display area 431 for "G" also displays the text "0.8x" which means the selected set magnification, the text "End at 15:57" which means the selected start / end time, the text "a+", and the text "s-".

[0147] Also, the speaker 207 of the device 20 outputs a voice saying "The total time at the set speed of the selected content is 56 minutes" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The total time at normal speed of the selected content is 69 minutes" which means the overall default start / end time. Furthermore, the speaker 207 outputs a voice saying "The time at which output at the set speed of the selected content ends is 15:57" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The time at which output at normal speed of the selected content ends is 16:10" which means the overall default start / end time.

[0148] Next, a case will be described where the same operations as those shown in Figures 24 and 25 are performed. In other words, at 15:01, it is assumed that "1.0" displayed as the selection setting magnification in the selected content display portion 431 of "D" is changed to "2.0" (see Figure 24), and "2.0" displayed as the selection setting magnification in the selected content display portion 431 of "A" is changed to "1.0" (see Figure 25).

[0149] In this case, for the "A" content, the selection setting magnification is 1x, and the set output start / end time is 10 minutes. For the "D" content, the selection setting magnification is 2x, the set output start / end time is 12 minutes, and the default output start / end time is 24 minutes. Then, the calculation unit 115 calculates 49 minutes as the overall set start / end time, 15:50 as the overall start / end set time, and 10 minutes as the remaining time limit. The calculation unit 115 also calculates 15:11 as the selection start / end set time for the "A" content, 15:22 as the selection start / end set time for the "B" content, 15:34 as the selection start / end set time for the "D" content, and 15:50 as the selection start / end set time for the "G" content.

[0150] Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 33, the contents displayed in the total time display section 424, the end time display section 425, and the remaining time display section 426 are updated. In the total time display section 424, the information indicating the total set start / end time is updated to "49 minutes." In the end time display section 425, the information indicating the overall set time is updated to "15:50". The remaining time display 426 shows the text "10 more minutes available", which means that the remaining time limit is 2 minutes.

[0151] In addition, since the set output start / end time and the default output start / end time are now a common time, this common time is displayed in the time display portion 422 of the selection receiving portion 420 for "A." In addition, in the time display portion 422 of the selection receiving portion 420 for "D," the text "2x: 12 minutes" is displayed, which means that the set output start / end time is 12 minutes, and the text "normal: 24 minutes" is displayed, which means that the default output start / end time is 24 minutes. Furthermore, since the remaining time limit is 10 minutes, overage notice portion 427, which has been displayed for selection acceptance portion 420 of content "E" whose set output start / end time is shorter than 10 minutes, is hidden.

[0152] Furthermore, the content displayed in the selected content display portion 431 is updated. The selected content display portion 431 for "A" displays the text "10", which means that the selected setting start and end time is 10 minutes, the text "1.0x", which means the selected setting multiplier, and the text "Ending at 15:11", which means the selected setting start and end time. In the selected content display portion 431 for "B," the information indicating the selection start and end set times is updated to "15:22." The selected content display portion 431 for "D" displays the text "12-24", which includes "12", meaning that the selected set start and end times are 12 minutes, and "24", meaning that the selected default start and end times are 24 minutes, as well as the text "2.0x", meaning the selected set multiplier, and the text "End at 15:34", meaning the selected start and end time. In the selected content display portion 431 for "G," the information indicating the selection start and end set times is updated to "15:50."

[0153] Also, the speaker 207 of the device 20 outputs a voice saying "The total time at the set speed of the selected content is 49 minutes" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The total time at normal speed of the selected content is 69 minutes" which means the overall default start / end time. Furthermore, the speaker 207 outputs a voice saying "The time at which output at the set speed of the selected content ends is 15:50" which means the overall set start / end time, and a voice saying "The time at which output at normal speed of the selected content ends is 16:10" which means the overall default start / end time.

[0154] <Example of information output when content is output> Next, an example of information output to the device 20 when content is being output to the device 20 will be described. 34 to 48 are diagrams showing the output screen 50. The output screen 50 is an image displayed on the device 20 when content is output to the device 20. The output screen 50 is displayed on the display unit 205 (see FIG. 1) of the device 20. Moreover, the information displayed on the output screen 50 and the sound output from the speaker 207 when the output screen 50 is displayed are information created in the information creation unit 118 (see FIG. 2) of the server 10. The output screen 50 shown in Fig. 34 is an image displayed when the output start receiving section 417 is selected on the selection receiving screen 40 shown in Fig. 13. In other words, the output screen 50 shown in Fig. 34 reflects the settings related to the content when the selection receiving screen 40 shown in Fig. 13 is displayed.

[0155] 34, a content image 51 showing the details of the content being output, a location reception image 52 for receiving a selection of a location of the content to be output, and a setting reception image 53 for receiving settings related to the content are displayed on the output screen 50. In addition, a time display image 54 showing information related to time related to the content, a list display image 55 displaying a list of selected contents, and an addition reception image 56 for additionally receiving a selection of content different from the selected content are displayed on the output screen 50. The time when the output screen 50 shown in FIG. 34 is displayed on the device 20 is 15:01.

[0156] The content image 51 displays the details of the content being output. In the present disclosure, when the content is an image, the details of the content are displayed as the content image 51. In other words, when the content is an image, the output of the content to the device 20 is realized by displaying the content as the content image 51 on the output screen 50. Also, when the content is a video, the content is displayed as the content image 51 in a display mode according to the location where it is output. In the illustrated example, the content of "D" is displayed as the content image 51. In the following, the target content displayed as the content image 51 may be referred to as the target content. In the example shown in Fig. 34, the target content is the "D" content.

[0157] In the location reception image 52, an output location reception section 521, a separator display section 522, and an output location display section 523 are displayed. Output location accepting section 521 is an image for accepting a selection of a location of the selected content to be output to device 20. Output location accepting section 521 is formed in a rod shape with the longitudinal direction being the left-right direction in the figure. In addition, output location accepting section 521 is associated with a location of the selected content to be output according to a position in the left-right direction, and accepts output of the selected content to device 20 from a location according to the selected position. In the example shown in the figure, output location accepting section 521 includes a first accepting section 5211, a second accepting section 5212, and a third accepting section 5213.

[0158] The first receiving unit 5211 is an image for receiving a selection of a portion to be output of the selected content that is to be first output to the device 20. In the illustrated example, the first receiving unit 5211 receives a selection of a portion to be output of the content "D". The second receiving unit 5212 is an image for receiving a selection of a portion to be output of the selected content that is second in the order to be output to the device 20. In the illustrated example, the second receiving unit 5212 receives a selection of a portion to be output of the content "B". The third receiving unit 5213 is an image for receiving a selection of a portion to be output of the selected content that is third in the order to be output to the device 20. In the illustrated example, the third receiving unit 5213 receives a selection of a portion to be output of the content "E".

[0159] First reception section 5211, second reception section 5212, and third reception section 5213 are all displayed with different patterns. Also, first reception section 5211, second reception section 5212, and third reception section 5213 are all different in length in the left-right direction. More specifically, first reception section 5211 is longer in the left-right direction than third reception section 5213, and second reception section 5212 is longer in the left-right direction than first reception section 5211. In the present disclosure, the ratio of the length in the left-right direction of each reception section (in the illustrated example, first reception section 5211, second reception section 5212, and third reception section 5213) constituting output location reception section 521 is equal to the ratio of the selection default start and end time of each selected content. In addition, the first reception unit 5211, the second reception unit 5212, and the third reception unit 5213 are all associated with the parts of the content that are to be output, with the left end of the figure corresponding to the beginning of the content as the part to be output, and the output part approaching the end of the content as one moves to the right in the figure. Note that each of the reception sections (in the illustrated example, the first reception section 5211, the second reception section 5212, and the third reception section 5213) constituting the output location reception section 521 is not limited to a configuration in which they are displayed in different patterns. Each reception section may have a different display color or a different shape. In other words, each reception section may have a different display mode.

[0160] Separator display section 522 is formed in a star shape, and indicates the separation of output location receiving section 521. In the illustrated example, separator display section 522 is displayed at a position separating first receiving section 5211 and second receiving section 5212, and at a position separating second receiving section 5212 and third receiving section 5213. Output location display unit 523 is formed in a circular shape, and indicates the location of the target content that is output to device 20. Note that, hereinafter, the location of the target content that is output to device 20 may be referred to as the target location. Output location display unit 523 indicates the target location by being displayed at a position overlapping the location of output location receiving unit 521 with which the target location is associated.

[0161] In addition, when content is output without the multiple output receiving section 411 being selected on the selection receiving screen 40 (see FIG. 13, etc.), only the receiving section for one selected content (first receiving section 5211 in the illustrated example) is displayed in the entire display area of ​​the output location receiving section 521, and the separator display section 522 is not displayed. In addition, when content is output without the lump-sum acceptance section 412 being selected on the selection acceptance screen 40, only the acceptance section for the target content (in the illustrated example, the first acceptance section 5211) is displayed in the entire display area of ​​the output location acceptance section 521, and the separator display section 522 is not displayed. 34. The display area of ​​output location receiving portion 521 is the area in which first receiving portion 5211, second receiving portion 5212, and third receiving portion 5213 are displayed in FIG.

[0162] The setting reception image 53 shows an output reception section 531 that receives the start of output of the target content and the stop of output of the target content, and a target speed reception section 532 that receives a change in the set magnification of the target content. Note that, hereinafter, the set magnification of the target content may be referred to as a target set magnification. Each time the output acceptance unit 531 is selected, it switches between starting the output of the target content and stopping the output of the target content. In the illustrated example, the output acceptance unit 531 indicates that the content is being output. Note that the start and stop of the output of the target content by the selection of the output acceptance unit 531 is performed by the content management unit 114. The target setting magnification is displayed in the target speed receiving section 532. In the illustrated example, the target speed receiving section 532 displays the text "D speed: 1.0x", which means that the target setting magnification is 1x. Furthermore, when a value is input to the target speed receiving section 532, the input value is set in the content setting section 113 as a new target setting magnification.

[0163] The time display image 54 shows a target progress display section 541, an overall progress display section 542, a target end display section 543, an overall end display section 544, a limit time display section 545, and a limit time display section 546.

[0164] The target progress display section 541 indicates the progress of the output of the target content. The target progress display section 541 displays information for identifying the target content, the time associated with the target portion, the time required to output the target content from start to finish to the device 20 at the default speed, and the remaining time required to output the target content at the set speed. The time associated with the target location is the time required for outputting the target content from the beginning to the target location at the default speed to the device 20. In addition, the time required for outputting the target content from the beginning to the target location to the device 20 at the default speed may be referred to as the target location time hereinafter. Moreover, the time required for outputting the target content from start to finish to the device 20 at the default speed may be referred to as the target start-to-finish time hereinafter. The remaining time required to output the target content at the set speed is the time required to output the target content from the target location to the end of the target content to the device 20 at the set speed. The remaining time required to output the target content at the set speed may be referred to as the target set remaining time below.

[0165] In the illustrated example, the target progress display section 541 displays the text "D: 0 minutes / 24 minutes (24 minutes remaining)," which includes "D" to identify the target content, "0 minutes" meaning the target location time, "24 minutes" meaning the target start and end time, and "(24 minutes remaining)" meaning the target setting remaining time. In the illustrated example, since the target setting magnification is 1x, the target setting remaining time is the same as the remaining time required to output the target content at the default speed. The remaining time required to output the target content at the default speed is the time required to output the target content from the target location to the end of the target content at the default speed to the device 20. In addition, the remaining time required to output the target content at the default speed may be referred to as the target default remaining time hereinafter.

[0166] The overall progress display section 542 shows the progress of the output of all selected contents. The overall progress display section 542 displays the time associated with the portions of all selected contents that have been output, the overall default start and end time, and the remaining time required to output all selected contents at the set speed. Note that the portions of all selected contents that have been output may be referred to as the overall portion hereinafter. The time associated with the entire portion is the time required to output all selected contents from the beginning to the entire portion at the default speed to the device 20. In addition, the time required to output all selected contents from the beginning to the entire portion at the default speed to the device 20 may be referred to as the entire portion time hereinafter. The remaining time required to output all the selected contents at the set speed is the time required to output all the selected contents from the entire content to the end of the selected contents at the set speed to the device 20. The remaining time required to output all the selected contents at the set speed may be referred to as the entire set remaining time hereinafter.

[0167] In the illustrated example, the overall progress display section 542 shows the text "Total: 0 minutes / 56 minutes (56 minutes remaining)", which includes "0 minutes" meaning the overall location time, "56 minutes" meaning the overall default start and end time, and "56 minutes" meaning the overall set remaining time. Since the set magnification for all selected contents is 1x, in the illustrated example, the total set remaining time is the same as the remaining time required to output all selected contents at the default speed. The remaining time required to output all selected contents at the default speed is the time required to output all selected contents from the total portion to the end of all selected contents at the default speed to device 20. The remaining time required to output all selected contents at the default speed may be referred to as the total default remaining time hereinafter.

[0168] The target end display section 543 is an image showing the scheduled end time of the output of the target content to the device 20. The scheduled end time of the output of the target content to the device 20 is the time when the output of the target content to the end of the target content ends when the output at the set speed from the target location to the end of the target content to the device 20 is continued from the current time to the final output of the target content. The scheduled end time of the output of the target content to the device 20 may be referred to as the target scheduled end time below. In the illustrated example, the target end display section 543 shows the text "Scheduled end time of content D 15:25", which means the scheduled end time. The overall end display section 544 is an image showing the scheduled end time of output of all selected contents to the device 20. The scheduled end time of output of all selected contents to the device 20 is the time at which output of all selected contents to the end will end when output at the set speed from the target location to the end of all selected contents to the device 20 is continued from the current time to the final output of all selected contents. The scheduled end time of output of all selected contents to the device 20 may be referred to as the overall set end time below. In the illustrated example, the overall end display section 544 shows the text "Scheduled end time of all contents 15:57", which means the overall set end time.

[0169] The limit time display section 545 is an image showing the limit time. The limit time display section 545 displays the same information as the limit time display section 413 (see FIG. 4) of the selection receiving screen 40. In the illustrated example, the limit time display section 545 displays the text "Viewing permitted until 16:00", which means the limit time. The time limit display section 546 is an image showing the time limit. The same information as that in the time limit display section 414 (see FIG. 4) of the selection receiving screen 40 is displayed in the time limit display section 546. In the illustrated example, the text "Viewing time remaining: 59 minutes" which means the time limit is displayed in the time limit display section 546.

[0170] In the list display image 55, a content display section 551 and an object identification section 552 are displayed. The content display section 551 shows the content related to the selected content. In addition, the content display section 551 is displayed for each selected content. More specifically, the content display section 551 is displayed in the order of the selected contents output to the device 20 from the top in the figure. The content display section 551 for the content of a "specific title" is hereinafter simply referred to as the content display section 551 of a "specific title". As an example, the content display section 551 for the content of "D" is hereinafter referred to as the content display section 551 of "D". In the illustrated example, in the list display image 55, the content display section 551 of "D", the content display section 551 of "B", and the content display section 551 of "E" are displayed in order from the top.

[0171] In addition, the content display section 551 includes a selected content display section 5511, an output location reception image 5512, a thumbnail display section 5513, and an exclusion reception section 5514. The selected content display section 5511 displays information related to the selected content. The selected content display section 5511 displays the title of the selected content, the selection setting start and end times, the selection setting magnification, and the scheduled end time of the output of the selected content to the device 20. The scheduled end time of the output of the selected content to the device 20 is the time at which the output of the selected content to the end ends when the output at the set speed from the target location to the end of all the selected content continues from the current time to the final output of all the selected content. In addition, the scheduled end time of the output of the selected content to the device 20 shown in the selected content display section 5511 may be referred to as the scheduled end time of selection below.

[0172] The selected content display section 5511 of the content display section 551 for "D" displays the text "D", which is the title of the selected content, the text "24", which means that the selected setting start and end time is 24 minutes, the text "1.0x", which means that the selected setting multiplier is 1x, and the text "End at 15:25", which means that the selected scheduled end time is 15:25. Selected content display section 5511 of content display section 551 for "B" displays the text "B", which is the title of the selected content, the text "26", which means that the selected setting start / end time is 26 minutes, the text "1.0x", which means that the selected setting multiplier is 1x, and the text "End at 15:51", which means that the selected scheduled end time is 15:51. Selected content display section 5511 of content display section 551 for "E" displays the text "E", which is the title of the selected content, the text "6", which means that the selection setting start / end time is 6 minutes, the text "1.0x", which means that the selection setting multiplier is 1x, and the text "End at 15:57", which means that the selection scheduled end time is 15:57.

[0173] The output location receiving image 5512 is an image for receiving a selection of a location of the selected content to be output to the device 20. The output location receiving image 5512 is formed in a rod shape with the left-right direction in the figure as the longitudinal direction. The output location receiving image 5512 is associated with a location of the content to be output such that the tip on the left side in the figure corresponds to the beginning of the content as the location to be output, and the output location approaches the end of the content toward the right side in the figure. The output location receiving image 5512 receives the output of the content from the location corresponding to the selected location to the device 20.

[0174] A thumbnail of the selected content is displayed in thumbnail display portion 5513. In thumbnail display portion 5513 of content display portion 551, the same information as in thumbnail display portion 423 of selection receiving portion 420 (see FIG. 13) is displayed. Exclusion receiving section 5514 is an image for receiving a request to exclude the selected content from the targets of the content to be output to device 20. When exclusion receiving section 5514 is selected, the selected content that is the target of selected content display section 551 is excluded from the targets of the content to be output to device 20. In this case, selected content display section 551 is not displayed.

[0175] The object identification section 552 is an image for identifying a target content from a plurality of contents. The object identification section 552 is displayed in association with the content display section 551 targeting the target content in the list display image 55. In the illustrated example, the object identification section 552 is displayed next to the content display section 551 targeting the content "D" which is the target content.

[0176] In the addition reception image 56, a selection reception section 561 is displayed. The selection receiving portion 561 is an image for receiving a user's selection of content to be output to the device 20. When the selection receiving portion 561 is selected, the content targeted by the selected selection receiving portion 561 is added to the selected content. The selection receiving portion 561 displays the same information as the selection receiving portion 420 (title display portion 421, time display portion 422, thumbnail display portion 423) of the selection receiving screen 40. In addition, the additional reception image 56 displays a selection reception portion 561 for contents other than the selected content.

[0177] Furthermore, the details of the content being output are output as audio from speaker 207 of device 20. When the content includes audio, audio is output from speaker 207 in a manner corresponding to the part of the content being output. As described above, in the present disclosure, the output of content to device 20 is realized by displaying content image 51 and outputting sound from speaker 207.

[0178] Next, one minute has passed since the output of the "D" content started, and the time is now 15:02. In this case, the calculation unit 115 calculates one minute as the target location time and the total location time, 23 minutes as the target setting remaining time, 55 minutes as the total setting remaining time, and 58 minutes as the limit time. Also, as shown in FIG. 35, the content image 51 according to the target location is displayed and sound is output. Also, the output location display unit 523 is displayed at a position overlapping the location of the first reception unit 5211 to which the target location is associated. In the drawings, the fact that content image 51 corresponding to the target location is displayed is indicated by the title of the target content and the target location time. In the example shown in Fig. 35, content image 51 shows an image of "D1m" including "D", which is the title of the target content, and "1m (minutes)", which is the target location time. Also, as shown in Fig. 34, when the target location time is 0 minutes, the fact that content image 51 corresponding to the target location is displayed is indicated by only the title of the target content.

[0179] As the output of the target content progresses, the contents displayed in the target progress display section 541, the overall progress display section 542, and the time limit display section 546 are updated. In the target progress display section 541, the information indicating the target location time is updated to "1 minute", and the information indicating the target setting remaining time is updated to "23 minutes". In the overall progress display section 542, the information indicating the total portion time is updated to "1 minute", and the information indicating the total remaining set time is updated to "55 minutes". In the time limit display section 546, the information indicating the time limit is updated to "58 minutes."

[0180] Next, 24 minutes have passed since the output of the content "D" was started, and the time is 15:25. In this case, the output of the content "D" is completed until the end, and the output of the content "B" is started from the beginning. In this case, the calculation unit 115 calculates 0 minutes as the target part time, 24 minutes as the total part time, 26 minutes as the target setting remaining time, 32 minutes as the total setting remaining time, and 35 minutes as the limit time. As shown in FIG. 36, the content image 51 according to the target part is displayed and the sound is output. The output part display unit 523 is displayed at a position overlapping with the part of the second reception unit 5212 to which the target part is associated. The target speed reception unit 532 displays the text "B speed: 1.0x", which means that the set magnification of the content "B" is 1x.

[0181] Furthermore, the contents displayed in the object progress display section 541, the overall progress display section 542, the object end display section 543, and the time limit display section 546 are updated. The target progress display section 541 shows the text "B: 0 minutes / 26 minutes (26 minutes remaining)", which includes "B", the title of the target content, "0 minutes", which means the target location time, "26 minutes", which means the target start and end time, and "26 minutes", which means the target setting remaining time. In the overall progress display section 542, the information indicating the total portion time is updated to "24 minutes", and the information indicating the total remaining set time is updated to "32 minutes". In the target end display section 543, the information identifying the target content is updated to "B", and the information indicating the target scheduled end time is updated to "15:51". In the time limit display section 546, the information indicating the time limit is updated to "35 minutes."

[0182] In response to the start of output of the content of "B," object identification section 552 is displayed in association with content display section 551 of "B." Furthermore, with the end of the output of the "D" content, the information indicating the scheduled selection end time in the selected content display portion 5511 of the "D" content display portion 551 (see FIG. 35) is hidden.

[0183] Next, at 15:25, the user operates the operation reception unit 206 of the device 20, and as shown in Fig. 37, a pointer P is displayed at a position overlapping the first reception section 5211 of the output location reception section 521. The pointer P is an image that moves in response to the user's operation of the operation reception unit 206 in the image displayed on the display unit 205 (see Fig. 1). In the illustrated example, the location of the first reception section 5211 where the pointer P overlaps is a location associated with the location when 22 minutes of output have elapsed since the beginning of the content "D". In this case, a selection time display section 571 and a selection display image 572 are displayed on the output screen 50. In addition, the portion where the pointer P overlaps in the output portion receiving unit 521 and the output portion receiving image 5512 may be referred to as the overlapping portion hereinafter. Also, the content targeted by the overlapping portion may be referred to as the overlapping content hereinafter. Also, the portion of the content that corresponds to the overlapping portion may be referred to as the corresponding portion hereinafter.

[0184] The selected time display portion 571 is an image that displays information related to the time of the content when an overlay portion is selected. A specific description will be given of the information displayed in selected time display section 571. Selected time display section 571 displays the time associated with the corresponding portion, the selected default start and end time for the superimposed content, and the remaining time required to output the superimposed content at the set speed. The time associated with the corresponding portion is the time required for outputting the superimposed content from the beginning to the corresponding portion at the default speed to device 20. In addition, the time associated with the corresponding portion may be hereinafter referred to as the corresponding portion time. Moreover, the selected default start / end time for the superimposed content may be referred to as the superimposed default start / end time hereinafter. The remaining time required to output the superimposed content at the set speed is the time required to output the superimposed content from the corresponding location to the end of the superimposed content to device 20 at the set speed. In addition, the remaining time required to output the superimposed content at the set speed may be referred to as the remaining superimposed setting time hereinafter. In the illustrated example, the selected time display unit 571 displays the text "D22 minutes / 24 minutes (2 minutes remaining)," which includes "D" which identifies the overlay content, "22 minutes" which means the corresponding location time, "24 minutes" which means the default overlay start and end time, and "2 minutes" which means the remaining overlay setting time.

[0185] The selected time display section 571 also displays the time required to output all selected contents from the beginning to the corresponding points to the device 20 at the default speed, the overall default start / end time, and the remaining time required to output all selected contents from the beginning to the corresponding points to the device 20 at the set speed. The time required to output all selected contents from the beginning to the corresponding points to the device 20 at the default speed may be referred to as the overall corresponding point time below. The remaining time required to output all selected contents from the corresponding points to the end to the device 20 at the set speed may be referred to as the corresponding setting remaining time below. In the illustrated example, the selected time display section 571 shows the text "22 minutes in total / 56 minutes (34 minutes remaining)," which includes "22 minutes" meaning the overall corresponding area time, "56 minutes" meaning the overall default start / end time, and "34 minutes" meaning the remaining corresponding setting time. Since the set magnification for all selected contents is 1x, in the illustrated example, the corresponding set remaining time is the same as the remaining time required to output all selected contents from the corresponding location to the end to the device 20 at the default speed. Also, the remaining time required to output all selected contents from the corresponding location to the end to the device 20 at the default speed may be referred to as the corresponding default remaining time hereinafter.

[0186] Furthermore, the selected time display section 571 indicates the scheduled end time of the output of the superimposed content. The scheduled end time of the output of the superimposed content is the time at which the output of the superimposed content to the end of the superimposed content will end if the output from the corresponding location to the end of the superimposed content at the set speed to the device 20 is continued from the current time until the final output of the superimposed content. Furthermore, the scheduled end time of the output of the superimposed content may be referred to as the scheduled end time of the superimposition below. In the illustrated example, the selected time display section 571 indicates the text "D scheduled end time 15:27", which indicates the scheduled end time of the superimposition. The selection time display section 571 also shows the scheduled time when output of all selected contents from the superimposed content to the end will end. The scheduled time when output of all selected contents from the superimposed content to the end will be the time when output of all selected contents to the end will end when output from the corresponding location to the end of all selected contents at the set speed to the device 20 is continued from the current time to the final output of all selected contents. The scheduled time when output of all selected contents from the superimposed content to the end will be ended may be referred to as the overall superimposition end time hereinafter. In the illustrated example, the selection time display section 571 shows the text "Total end scheduled time 15:59", which means the overall superimposition end time.

[0187] When the superimposed portion is selected, the selected display image 572 displays the image to be displayed as the content image 51. In the illustrated example, the selected display image 572 displays the content of the portion of the "D" content when 22 minutes have elapsed since the beginning of the content at the default speed. Both the selected time display portion 571 and the selected display image 572 are displayed at positions corresponding to the overlapping portion. More specifically, both the selected time display portion 571 and the selected display image 572 are displayed at positions overlapping the overlapping portion in the left-right direction in the figure. In addition, when the pointer P is displayed at a position overlapping with the output location receiving unit 521, the calculation unit 115 of the server 10 calculates the corresponding location time, the default overlay start and end time, the remaining overlay setting time, the overall corresponding location time, the remaining corresponding setting time, the remaining corresponding default time, the scheduled overlay end time, and the overall overlay end time.

[0188] Next, at 15:25, the user operates the operation reception unit 206 of the device 20 to select the superimposed portion in FIG. 37. In this case, the target content is switched from the "B" content to the "D" content. In this case, the calculation unit 115 calculates 22 minutes as the target portion time, 2 minutes as the target setting remaining time, 22 minutes as the total portion time, 34 minutes as the total setting remaining time, 15:27 as the target scheduled end time, and 15:59 as the total setting end time. In addition, the calculation unit 115 calculates 15:27 as the scheduled selection end time of the "D" content, 15:53 ​​as the scheduled selection end time of the "B" content, and 15:59 as the scheduled selection end time of the "E" content. 38, a content image 51 is displayed and sound is output according to the target location. Output location display section 523 is displayed at a position overlapping with a location in first reception section 5211 to which the target location corresponds. Target speed reception section 532 displays the text "D speed: 1.0x", which means that the set magnification of the "D" content is 1x.

[0189] Furthermore, in accordance with the change in the portion of the selected content to be output, the contents displayed in the target progress display section 541, overall progress display section 542, target end display section 543, and overall end display section 544 are updated. The target progress display section 541 shows the text "D: 22 minutes / 24 minutes (2 minutes remaining)", which includes "D" which identifies the target content, "22 minutes" which means the target location time, "24 minutes" which means the target start and end time, and "2 minutes" which means the target setting remaining time. In the overall progress display section 542, the information indicating the total portion time is updated to "22 minutes", and the information indicating the total remaining set time is updated to "34 minutes". In the target end display portion 543, the information identifying the target content is updated to "D", and the information indicating the target scheduled end time is updated to "15:27". In the overall end display section 544, the information indicating the overall setting end time is updated to "15:59".

[0190] In addition, in accordance with the change in the portion of the selected content to be output, the content displayed in selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 for "D", "B", and "E" is updated. In the content display portion 551 of "D", the information indicating the scheduled selection end time is updated to "15:27". In the content display portion 551 of "B", the information indicating the scheduled selection end time is updated to "15:53". In the content display portion 551 of "E", the information indicating the scheduled selection end time is updated to "15:59". Furthermore, in response to the content of "D" being output, object identification section 552 is displayed in association with content display section 551 of "D".

[0191] Next, at 15:25, the user operates the operation reception unit 206 of the device 20, and as shown in FIG. 39, the pointer P is displayed at a position overlapping the second reception section 5212 of the output location reception section 521. In the illustrated example, the location of the second reception section 5212 where the pointer P overlaps is a location associated with a location when one minute of output has elapsed from the beginning of the content "B". In this case, the calculation unit 115 calculates one minute as the corresponding location time, 26 minutes as the selection default start / end time for the superimposed content, 25 minutes as the remaining superimposition setting time, 25 minutes as the overall corresponding location time, and 31 minutes as the remaining corresponding setting time. In addition, the calculation unit 115 calculates 15:50 as the scheduled superimposition end time, and 15:56 as the overall superimposition end time.

[0192] Moreover, a selected time display portion 571 and a selected display image 572 are displayed at positions according to the overlapping portion. The selected time display section 571 shows the text "B1 minute / 26 minutes (25 minutes remaining)", which includes "B" which identifies the overlay content, "1 minute" which means the corresponding location time, "26 minutes" which means the selected default start / end time, and "25 minutes" which means the remaining time of the overlay setting. In addition, the selected time display section 571 shows the text "25 minutes in total / 56 minutes (32 minutes remaining)," which includes "25 minutes" meaning the overall corresponding area time, "56 minutes" meaning the overall default start / end time, and "31 minutes" meaning the remaining corresponding setting time. Also, the selected time display portion 571 displays the text "B scheduled end time 15:50" which indicates the scheduled end time of the superimposition, and the text "Total scheduled end time 15:56" which indicates the overall end time of the superimposition. In the illustrated example, the selection display image 572 displays the contents of the corresponding portion of the "B" content.

[0193] Next, at 15:25, the overlapping portion in FIG. 39 is selected. In this case, the target content is switched from the "D" content to the "B" content. Furthermore, the calculation unit 115 calculates 1 minute as the target portion time, 25 minutes as the target setting remaining time, 25 minutes as the total portion time, 31 minutes as the total setting remaining time, 15:50 as the target scheduled end time, and 15:56 as the total setting end time. Furthermore, the calculation unit 115 calculates 15:50 as the scheduled selection end time of the "B" content, and 15:56 as the scheduled selection end time of the "E" content. 40, a content image 51 is displayed and sound is output according to the target location. Output location display section 523 is displayed at a position overlapping with a location in second receiving section 5212 to which the target location corresponds. Target speed receiving section 532 displays the text "B speed: 1.0x", which means that the set magnification of content "B" is 1x.

[0194] Furthermore, in accordance with the change in the portion of the selected content to be output, the contents displayed in the target progress display section 541, overall progress display section 542, target end display section 543, and overall end display section 544 are updated. The target progress display section 541 shows the text "B: 1 minute / 26 minutes (25 minutes remaining)", which includes "B" which identifies the target content, "1 minute" which means the target location time, "26 minutes" which means the target start and end time, and "25 minutes" which means the target setting remaining time. In the overall progress display section 542, the information indicating the total portion time is updated to "25 minutes", and the information indicating the total remaining set time is updated to "31 minutes". In the target end display section 543, the information identifying the target content is updated to "B", and the information indicating the target scheduled end time is updated to "15:50". In the overall end display section 544, the information indicating the overall setting end time is updated to "15:56".

[0195] In addition, in accordance with the change in the portion of the selected content to be output, the content displayed in selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 for "D", "B", and "E" is updated. In the content display portion 551 of "D", the information showing the selected scheduled end time is not displayed. In the content display portion 551 of "B", the information indicating the scheduled selection end time is updated to "15:50". In the content display portion 551 of "E", the information indicating the scheduled selection end time is updated to "15:56". Furthermore, in response to the content of "B" being output, object identification section 552 is displayed in association with content display section 551 of "B".

[0196] Next, one minute has passed since the target content was switched to the content "B", and the time is now 15:26. In this case, the calculation unit 115 calculates 2 minutes as the target location time, 24 minutes as the target setting remaining time, 26 minutes as the total location time, 30 minutes as the total setting remaining time, and 34 minutes as the limit time. Also, as shown in FIG. 41, the content image 51 according to the target location is displayed and the sound is output. Also, the output location display unit 523 is displayed at a position overlapping the location of the second reception unit 5212 to which the target location is associated.

[0197] As the output of the target content progresses, the contents displayed in the target progress display section 541, the overall progress display section 542, and the time limit display section 546 are updated. In the target progress display section 541, the information indicating the target location time is updated to "2 minutes", and the information indicating the target setting remaining time is updated to "24 minutes". In the overall progress display section 542, the information indicating the total portion time is updated to "26 minutes", and the information indicating the total remaining set time is updated to "30 minutes". In the time limit display section 546, the information indicating the time limit is updated to "34 minutes."

[0198] Also, at this time, the user operates the operation receiving unit 206 of the device 20 to move the selection receiving portion 561 of "A" to below the content display portion 551 of "E" in the list display image 55. The movement of the selection receiving portion 561 on the output screen 50 is realized by, for example, moving the operation receiving unit 206 while the user has selected the selection receiving portion 561. In this case, content "A" is managed as a new selected content by content management unit 114. Furthermore, for content "A", the selection setting magnification is 1x, and the selection setting start / end time is 10 minutes. In this case, calculation unit 115 calculates 66 minutes as the overall default start / end time, 40 minutes as the overall setting remaining time, and 16:06 as the overall setting end time and the scheduled selection end time of content "A".

[0199] 42, in list display image 55, content display section 551 of "A" is displayed below content display section 551 of "E." In the illustrated example, selected content display section 5511 of content display section 551 of "A" displays the text "A" which is the title of the selected content, the text "10" which means the selection setting start and end times, the text "1.0x" which means the selection setting magnification, and the text "End at 16:06" which means the scheduled selection end time.

[0200] In addition, as the selected content is added, a fourth reception section 5214 is newly displayed in the output location reception section 521. The fourth reception section 5214 is an image for receiving a selection of an output location of the selected content that is the fourth to be output to the device 20. In the illustrated example, the fourth reception section 5214 receives a selection of an output location of the content "A". In addition, with the display of fourth reception unit 5214, the lengths in the left-right direction in the figure of first reception unit 5211, second reception unit 5212, and third reception unit 5213 change. More specifically, first reception unit 5211, second reception unit 5212, third reception unit 5213, and fourth reception unit 5214 are displayed so that the ratio of their lengths in the left-right direction is equal to the ratio of the selection default start and end times of the contents "D", "B", "E", and "A".

[0201] In addition, as the selected content is added, the contents displayed in overall progress display section 542 and overall end display section 544 are updated. In overall progress display section 542, the information indicating the overall default start / end times is updated to "66 minutes", and the information indicating the overall set remaining time is updated to "40 minutes". In the overall end display section 544, the information indicating the overall setting end time is updated to "16:06". Furthermore, as the content "A" is added to the selected contents, the selection receiving image 56 displays a selection receiving portion 561 for "C" instead of the selection receiving portion 561 for "A."

[0202] Furthermore, as the selected content is added, the overall set end time exceeds the limit time. In this case, excess notification image 573 is displayed. Excess notification image 573 is an image that notifies that the overall set end time will exceed the limit time. In the illustrated example, excess notification image 573 displays the text "If you view all the selected content, the available viewing time will be exceeded" in association with the text "Caution". Furthermore, the excess notification image 573 shows a means for solving the problem that the overall set end time exceeds the limit time. In the illustrated example, the excess notification image 573 shows, associated with the text "Solution", the text "Skip to 8 minutes of content B", which means changing the part of the selected content that is output to the device 20 to the part of content "B" where 8 minutes of output have elapsed from the beginning, and the text "Delete content E", which means excluding content "E" from the selected content.

[0203] In addition, as the overall set end time exceeds the limit time, a voice message saying "If you watch all the selected contents, the available viewing time will be exceeded" is output from the speaker 207. In addition, a voice message saying "The solution is to skip to 8 minutes into content B or delete content E" is output from the speaker 207.

[0204] Next, at 15:26, the user operates the operation receiving unit 206 of the device 20 to select the exclusion receiving section 5514 of the content display section 551 of "E". In this case, the content of "E" is excluded from the selected contents, and the content display section 551 of "E" is hidden as shown in Fig. 43. In this case, the calculation section 115 calculates 60 minutes as the overall default start / end time, 34 minutes as the overall setting remaining time, and 16:00 as the overall setting end time and the scheduled selection end time of the content of "A".

[0205] As the number of selected contents decreases, the fourth reception unit 5214 is hidden. In this case, the first reception unit 5211 targets the content "D", the second reception unit 5212 targets the content "B", and the third reception unit 5213 targets the content "A". In addition, first reception section 5211, second reception section 5212, and third reception section 5213 are displayed so that the ratio of their lengths in the left-right direction is equal to the ratio of the selection default start and end times of the contents "D", "B", and "A".

[0206] Furthermore, in response to the selection of the exclusion acceptance section 5514 in the content display section 551 of "E," the contents displayed in the overall progress display section 542 and the overall end display section 544 are updated. In overall progress display section 542, the information indicating the overall default start / end times is updated to "60 minutes", and the information indicating the overall set remaining time is updated to "34 minutes". In the overall end display section 544, the information indicating the overall setting end time is updated to "16:00".

[0207] Moreover, as the overall setting end time exceeds the limit time, the excess notification image 573 is hidden. As a result of the selection of exclusion acceptance portion 5514 in content display portion 551 of "E," the information indicating the scheduled selection end time in selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "A" is updated to "16:00."

[0208] Next, at 15:26, the user operates the operation reception unit 206 of the device 20 to select the output reception section 531. In this case, the output of the target content to the device 20 is stopped. More specifically, the content image 51 does not progress from the content shown in Fig. 43, and the sound of the content is no longer output from the speaker 207. Also, as shown in Fig. 44, the output reception section 531 is displayed in a manner indicating that the output of the target content has been stopped.

[0209] Next, one minute has passed since the output of the target content was stopped, and the time becomes 15:27. In this case, calculation unit 115 calculates 15:51 as the target scheduled end time and the scheduled end time of content selection of "B", calculates 16:01 as the total setting end time and the scheduled end time of content selection of "A", and calculates 33 minutes as the limit time. Also, as shown in Fig. 45, the contents displayed in target end display unit 543, total end display unit 544, and limit time display unit 546 are updated. In the target end display section 543, the information indicating the target scheduled end time is updated to "15:51". In the overall end display section 544, the information indicating the overall setting end time is updated to "16:01". In the time limit display section 546, the information indicating the time limit is updated to "33 minutes."

[0210] Moreover, as time passes, the contents displayed in selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "B" and "A" are updated. In selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "B", the information indicating the scheduled selection end time is updated to "15:51". In selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "A," the information indicating the scheduled selection end time is updated to "16:01."

[0211] Moreover, as time passes and the overall setting end time exceeds the limit time, an excess notification image 573 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the excess notification image 573 shows, associated with the text "Solution", the text "Skip to 3 minutes of content B", which means that the portion of the selected content that is output to device 20 will be changed to the portion of content "B" where 3 minutes of output have elapsed since the beginning, and the text "Delete content A", which means that content "A" will be excluded from the selected content.

[0212] In addition, as the overall set end time exceeds the limit time, a voice message saying "If you watch all the selected contents, the available viewing time will be exceeded" is output from the speaker 207. In addition, a voice message saying "The solution is to skip to 3 minutes of content B or delete content A" is output from the speaker 207.

[0213] Next, at 15:27, the user operates the operation reception unit 206 of the device 20 to select the second reception section 5212. In this example, the selected portion of the second reception section 5212 is a portion associated with a portion of the content "B" where 3 minutes of output have elapsed since the beginning. In this case, the calculation unit 115 calculates 3 minutes as the target portion time, 23 minutes as the target setting remaining time, 27 minutes as the total portion time, 33 minutes as the total setting remaining time, 15:50 as the target scheduled end time, and 16:00 as the total setting end time. In addition, the calculation unit 115 calculates 15:50 as the scheduled selection end time of the content "B", and 16:00 as the scheduled selection end time of the content "A". 46, content image 51 corresponding to the new target location is displayed. Meanwhile, since the state in which the output of the content is stopped continues, the content displayed as content image 51 does not progress, and sound corresponding to the content is not output. Also, output location display unit 523 is displayed at a position overlapping the location of second receiving unit 5212 to which the new target location is associated.

[0214] Furthermore, in accordance with the change in the portion of the selected content to be output, the contents displayed in the target progress display section 541, overall progress display section 542, target end display section 543, and overall end display section 544 are updated. In the target progress display section 541, the information indicating the target location time is updated to "3 minutes", and the information indicating the target setting remaining time is updated to "23 minutes". In the overall progress display section 542, the information indicating the total portion time is updated to "27 minutes", and the information indicating the total remaining set time is updated to "33 minutes". In the target end display section 543, the information indicating the target scheduled end time is updated to "15:50". In the overall end display section 544, the information indicating the overall setting end time is updated to "16:00".

[0215] In addition, in accordance with the change in the portion of the selected content to be output, the content displayed in selected content display portion 5511 in content display portion 551 of "B" and "A" is updated. In selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "B", the information indicating the scheduled selection end time is updated to "15:50". In selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "A," the information indicating the scheduled selection end time is updated to "16:00." Furthermore, since the overall setting end time does not exceed the limit time, the excess notification image 573 is no longer displayed.

[0216] Next, at 15:27, the user operates the operation receiving unit 206 of the device 20 to select the output receiving section 531, thereby restarting the output of the target content, and then 22 minutes have passed since the output of the target content was restarted, and it becomes 15:49. In this case, the calculation section 115 calculates 25 minutes as the target part time, 1 minute as the target setting remaining time, 49 minutes as the total part time, 11 minutes as the total setting remaining time, and 11 minutes as the limit time. 47, content image 51 is displayed and sound is output according to the target location. Output location display unit 523 is displayed at a position overlapping with a location of second reception unit 5212 to which the target location corresponds. Output reception unit 531 is displayed in a manner indicating that the target content is being output.

[0217] Furthermore, the contents displayed in the object progress display section 541, the overall progress display section 542, and the time limit display section 546 are updated. In the target progress display section 541, the information indicating the target location time is updated to "25 minutes", and the information indicating the target setting remaining time is updated to "1 minute". In overall progress display section 542, the information indicating the total portion time is updated to "49 minutes", and the information indicating the total remaining set time is updated to "11 minutes". In the time limit display section 546, the information indicating the time limit is updated to "11 minutes".

[0218] Also, at this time, the user operates the operation reception unit 206 of the device 20, so that the pointer P is displayed at a position pointing to the output location reception image 5512 of the content display section 551 of "A". In the illustrated example, the location pointed to by the pointer P in the output location reception image 5512 is a location associated with the location when one minute of output has elapsed from the beginning of the content of "A". In this case, the calculation section 115 calculates one minute as the corresponding location time, calculates 10 minutes as the selection default start / end time for the superimposed content, calculates nine minutes as the remaining superimposition setting time, calculates 51 minutes as the overall corresponding location time, and calculates nine minutes as the remaining corresponding setting time. Also, the calculation section 115 calculates 15:58 as the scheduled superimposition end time and the overall superimposition end time. Also, in this case, the selection time display section 571 and the selection display image 572 are displayed above the content display section 551 of "A" in the list display image 55.

[0219] The selected time display section 571 shows the text "A1 min / 10 min (9 min remaining)", which includes "A" which identifies the overlay content, "1 min" which means the corresponding location time, "10 min" which means the selected default start / end time, and "9 min" which means the remaining time of the overlay setting. The selected time display section 571 shows the text "51 minutes in total / 60 minutes (9 minutes remaining)", which includes "51 minutes" meaning the overall corresponding area time, "60 minutes" meaning the overall default start / end time, and "9 minutes" meaning the remaining corresponding setting time. Also, the selected time display portion 571 displays the text "A scheduled end time 15:58" which means the scheduled end time of the superimposition, and the text "Total scheduled end time 15:58" which means the overall end time of the superimposition. In the illustrated example, the selection display image 572 displays the contents of the corresponding portion of the "A" content.

[0220] Next, at 15:49, the superimposed portion in Fig. 48 is selected. In this case, the target content is switched from content "B" to content "A". Furthermore, the calculation unit 115 calculates 1 minute as the target portion time, 9 minutes as the target setting remaining time, 51 minutes as the total portion time, 9 minutes as the total setting remaining time, and 15:58 as the target scheduled end time, the total setting end time, and the scheduled selection end time of content "A". 48, a content image 51 is displayed and sound is output according to the target location. Output location display section 523 is displayed at a position overlapping with a location in third reception section 5213 to which the target location corresponds. Target speed reception section 532 displays the text "A speed: 1.0x", which means that the set magnification of content "A" is 1x.

[0221] Furthermore, in accordance with the change in the portion of the selected content to be output, the contents displayed in the target progress display section 541, overall progress display section 542, target end display section 543, and overall end display section 544 are updated. The target progress display section 541 shows the text "A: 1 minute / 10 minutes (9 minutes remaining)", which includes "A" which identifies the target content, "1 minute" which means the target location time, "10 minutes" which means the target start and end time, and "9 minutes" which means the target setting remaining time. In overall progress display section 542, the information indicating the total portion time is updated to "51 minutes", and the information indicating the total remaining set time is updated to "9 minutes". In the target end display section 543, the information identifying the target content is updated to "A", and the information indicating the target scheduled end time is updated to "15:58". In the overall end display section 544, the information indicating the overall setting end time is updated to "15:58".

[0222] In addition, in accordance with the change in the portion of the selected content to be output, the content displayed in selected content display portion 5511 in content display portion 551 of "B" and "A" is updated. In the content display portion 551 of "B", the information showing the selected scheduled end time is not displayed. In the content display portion 551 of "A," the information indicating the scheduled selection end time is updated to "15:58." Furthermore, as the target content is switched from content "B" to content "A", the target identification section 552 is displayed in association with the content display section 551 for "A".

[0223] In the examples shown in FIGS. 34 to 48, the selection setting magnification for all selected contents is 1x. Here, for example, if the selection setting magnification of all selected contents is 2x, the total setting remaining time, the selection setting start / end time, and the target setting remaining time will all be half the values ​​shown in Figures 34 to 48. Also, if the selection setting magnification of all selected contents is 2x, the total setting end time, the scheduled selection end time, and the scheduled target end time will all be earlier than the values ​​shown in Figures 34 to 48.

[0224] Next, an example of information output to device 20 when content is output to device 20 at a speed different from the default speed will be described. 49 to 70 are diagrams showing the output screen 50. The output screen 50 shown in Fig. 49 is an image displayed when the output start receiving section 417 is selected on the selection receiving screen 40 shown in Fig. 33. In other words, the output screen 50 shown in Fig. 49 reflects the settings related to the content when the selection receiving screen 40 shown in Fig. 33 is displayed. The time when the output screen 50 shown in Fig. 49 is displayed on the device 20 is 15:01.

[0225] 49, the first content of the "A" content is displayed as a content image 51. At this time, the first content of the "A" content is output from the speaker 207 as sound. Also, in the output screen 50, the location reception image 52 displays an output location reception section 521 consisting of a first reception section 5211, a second reception section 5212, a third reception section 5213, and a fourth reception section 5214. The first reception section 5211 targets the content of "A", the second reception section 5212 targets the content of "B", the third reception section 5213 targets the content of "D", and the fourth reception section 5214 targets the content of "G". The first reception section 5211, the second reception section 5212, the third reception section 5213, and the fourth reception section 5214 are displayed so that the ratio of their lengths in the left-right direction in the figure is equal to the ratio of the selection default start and end times of the contents of "A", "B", "D", and "G". Also, the output receiving section 531 is displayed in a manner that indicates that the content is being output. Also, the target speed receiving section 532 displays the text "A speed: 1.0x", which means that the target setting magnification is 1x.

[0226] In addition, the target progress display section 541 displays the text "A: 0 minutes / 10 minutes (10 minutes remaining)," which includes "A" that identifies the target content, "0 minutes" that means the target location time, "10 minutes" that means the target start and end time, and "10 minutes" that means the target setting remaining time. Additionally, the overall progress display section 542 displays the text "Total: 0 minutes / 69 minutes (49 minutes remaining - 69 minutes equal to 69 minutes remaining)," which includes "0 minutes" meaning the overall location time, "69 minutes" meaning the overall default start / end time, "49 minutes" meaning the overall set remaining time, and "69 minutes" meaning the overall default remaining time. Moreover, the target end display portion 543 displays the text "Content A scheduled end time 15:11", which indicates the target scheduled end time. Moreover, the overall end display section 544 displays the text "All contents scheduled to end at 15:50", which indicates the overall set end time. Furthermore, the limit time display section 545 displays the text "Viewing permitted until 16:00", which indicates the limit time. Furthermore, the text "Viewing time remaining: 59 minutes" indicating the time limit is displayed in the time limit display section 546.

[0227] In addition, in the list display image 55, from the top, an "A" content display section 551, a "B" content display section 551, a "D" content display section 551 and a "G" content display section 551 are displayed. Selected content display section 5511 of "A" content display section 551 displays the text "A" which is the title of the selected content, the text "10" which indicates the selection setting start and end times, the text "1.0x" which indicates the selection setting magnification, the text "End at 15:11" which indicates the scheduled selection end time, the text "a+", and the text "s-". "a+" and "s-" displayed in selected content display section 5511 have the same meaning as "a+" and "s-" displayed in selected content display section 431 of selection receiving screen 40 (see FIG. 31, etc.). Selected content display section 5511 of content display section 551 for "B" displays the text "B", which is the title of the selected content, the text "11-22" which includes "11", which means the selected setting start and end times, and "22", which means the selected default start and end times, the text "2.0x", which means the selected setting multiplier, the text "End at 15:22", which means the selected scheduled end time, and the text "s-". Selected content display section 5511 of content display section 551 for "D" displays the text "D", which is the title of the selected content, the text "12-24" which includes "12", which means the selected setting start and end times, and "24", which means the selected default start and end times, the text "2.0x", which means the selected setting multiplier, and the text "End at 15:34", which means the selected scheduled end time. Selected content display section 5511 of content display section 551 for "G" displays the text "G", which is the title of the selected content, the text "16-13", which includes "16", which means the selected setting start and end times, and "13", which means the selected default start and end times, the text "0.8x", which means the selected setting multiplier, the text "End at 15:50", which means the selected scheduled end time, the text "a+", and the text "s-". Also, object identification section 552 is displayed in association with content display section 551 of "A." In addition, the addition reception image 56 displays a selection reception portion 561 for "E."

[0228] Next, one minute has passed since the output of the "A" content started, and the time is now 15:02. In this case, the calculation unit 115 calculates one minute as the target location time and the total location time, nine minutes as the target setting remaining time, 48 minutes as the total setting remaining time, 68 minutes as the total default remaining time, and 58 minutes as the limit time. Also, as shown in FIG. 50, the content image 51 according to the target location is displayed and the sound is output. Also, the output location display unit 523 is displayed at a position overlapping the location of the first reception unit 5211 to which the target location is associated.

[0229] As the content output progresses, the contents displayed in the target progress display section 541, the overall progress display section 542, and the time limit display section 546 are updated. In the target progress display section 541, the information indicating the target location time is updated to "1 minute", and the information indicating the target setting remaining time is updated to "9 minutes". In the overall progress display section 542, the information indicating the total point time is updated to "1 minute", the information indicating the total set remaining time is updated to "48 minutes", and the information indicating the total default remaining time is updated to "68 minutes". In the time limit display section 546, the information indicating the time limit has been updated to "58 minutes."

[0230] Next, at 15:02, the user operates the operation receiving unit 206 of the device 20 to select the output receiving section 531. In this case, the output of the target content to the device 20 is stopped. Also, as shown in Fig. 51, the output receiving section 531 is displayed in a manner indicating that the output of the target content is stopped.

[0231] Next, one minute has passed since the output of the target content was stopped, and the time becomes 15:03. In this case, calculation unit 115 calculates 15:12 as the target scheduled end time, 15:51 as the total setting end time, and 57 minutes as the limit time. In addition, 15:12 is calculated as the scheduled selection end time for content "A", 15:23 is calculated as the scheduled selection end time for content "B", 15:35 is calculated as the scheduled selection end time for content "D", and 15:51 is calculated as the scheduled selection end time for content "G".

[0232] As time passes, the contents displayed in the target end display section 543, the overall end display section 544, and the time limit display section 546 are updated as shown in FIG. In the target end display section 543, the information indicating the target scheduled end time has been updated to "15:12". In the overall end display section 544, the information indicating the overall setting end time has been updated to "15:51". In the time limit display section 546, the information indicating the time limit has been updated to "57 minutes."

[0233] Moreover, as time passes, the contents displayed in selected content display portion 5511 of content display section 551 are updated. In selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "A," the information indicating the scheduled selection end time has been updated to "15:12." In selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "B", the information indicating the scheduled selection end time has been updated to "15:23". In selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "D", the information indicating the scheduled selection end time has been updated to "15:35". In selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "G", the information indicating the scheduled selection end time has been updated to "15:51".

[0234] Next, at 15:03, the user operates operation reception unit 206 of device 20 to select output reception section 531, thereby restarting the output of the target content. In this case, the progress of the content displayed as content image 51 is restarted, and the sound of the content is output from speaker 207. Also, as shown in Fig. 53, output reception section 531 is displayed in a manner indicating that the target content is being output.

[0235] Next, 9 minutes have passed since the content output was resumed, and the time is 15:12. In this case, the output of the "A" content is completed to the end, and the output of the "B" content is started from the beginning. In this case, the calculation unit 115 calculates 0 minutes as the target part time, 11 minutes as the target setting remaining time, 22 minutes as the target default remaining time, 10 minutes as the total part time, 39 minutes as the total setting remaining time, and 59 minutes as the total default remaining time. In addition, the calculation unit 115 calculates 15:23 as the target scheduled end time, and 48 minutes as the limit time. In addition, as shown in FIG. 54, the content image 51 according to the target part is displayed and the sound is output. In addition, the output part display unit 523 is displayed at a position overlapping with the part of the second reception unit 5212 to which the target part is associated. In addition, the target speed reception unit 532 displays the text "B speed: 2.0x", which means that the set magnification of the "B" content is 2x.

[0236] Furthermore, the contents displayed in the object progress display section 541, the overall progress display section 542, the object end display section 543, and the time limit display section 546 are updated. The target progress display section 541 shows the text "B: 0 minutes / 22 minutes (11 minutes remaining - 22 minutes equal to 11 minutes remaining)", which includes "B" to identify the target content, "0 minutes" meaning the target location time, "22 minutes" meaning the target start and end time, "11 minutes" meaning the target setting remaining time, and "22 minutes" meaning the target default remaining time. In the overall progress display section 542, the information indicating the total point time is updated to "10 minutes", the information indicating the total set remaining time is updated to "39 minutes", and the information indicating the total default remaining time is updated to "59 minutes". In the target end display portion 543, the information indicating the target content is updated to "B", and the information indicating the target scheduled end time is updated to "15:23". In the time limit display section 546, the information indicating the time limit is updated to "48 minutes."

[0237] In response to the start of output of the content of "B," object identification section 552 is displayed in association with content display section 551 of "B." Furthermore, with the end of output of the "A" content, the information indicating the scheduled selection end time in the selected content display portion 5511 of the "A" content display portion 551 is no longer displayed.

[0238] Next, one minute has passed since the output of the "B" content started, and the time is 15:13. In this case, the calculation unit 115 calculates 2 minutes as the target location time, 10 minutes as the target setting remaining time, 20 minutes as the target default remaining time, 12 minutes as the total location time, 38 minutes as the total setting remaining time, 57 minutes as the total default remaining time, and 47 minutes as the limit time. Also, as shown in FIG. 55, the content image 51 according to the target location is displayed and the sound is output. Also, the output location display unit 523 is displayed at a position overlapping the location of the second reception unit 5212 to which the target location is associated.

[0239] As the content output progresses, the contents displayed in the target progress display section 541, the overall progress display section 542, and the time limit display section 546 are updated. In the target progress display section 541, the information indicating the target portion time is updated to "2 minutes", the information indicating the target setting remaining time is updated to "10 minutes", and the information indicating the target default remaining time is updated to "20 minutes". In the overall progress display section 542, the information indicating the total point time is updated to "12 minutes", the information indicating the total set remaining time is updated to "38 minutes", and the information indicating the total default remaining time is updated to "57 minutes". In the time limit display section 546, the information indicating the time limit is updated to "47 minutes."

[0240] Next, at 15:13, the user operates the operation receiving unit 206 of the device 20, and as shown in FIG. 56, "1.0" is input to the target speed receiving unit 532. In this case, the content setting unit 113 sets the target setting magnification to 1. The calculation unit 115 calculates 20 minutes as the target setting remaining time, 48 minutes as the total setting remaining time, 15:33 as the target scheduled end time, and 16:01 as the total setting end time. The calculation unit 115 also calculates 22 minutes as the selection setting start and end time of the "B" content, 15:33 as the scheduled selection end time of the "B" content, 15:45 as the scheduled selection end time of the "D" content, and 16:01 as the scheduled selection end time of the "G" content.

[0241] In addition, as the target setting multiplier is changed, the contents displayed in the target progress display section 541, the overall progress display section 542, the target end display section 543, and the overall end display section 544 are updated. The target progress display section 541 displays the text "(20 minutes remaining)", which indicates the target set remaining time and the target default remaining time. In the overall progress display section 542, the information indicating the overall set remaining time is updated to "48 minutes". In the target end display section 543, the information indicating the target scheduled end time is updated to "15:33". In the overall end display section 544, the information indicating the overall setting end time is updated to "16:01".

[0242] In addition, as the target setting magnification is changed, the content displayed in selected content display section 5511 of content display section 551 is updated. In the selected content display section 5511 of the content display section 551 for "B," the text "22," which signifies the selected setting start and end times and the selected default start and end times, the information indicating the selected setting multiplier is updated to "1.0x," and the information indicating the scheduled selected end time is updated to "15:33." In selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "D", the information indicating the scheduled selection end time has been updated to "15:45". In selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "G", the information indicating the scheduled selection end time has been updated to "16:01".

[0243] Furthermore, when the total setting end time exceeds the limit time, an excess notification image 573 is displayed. In the illustrated example, the excess notification image 573 shows, associated with the text "Solution", the text "Skip to 3 minutes into content B", which means that the portion of the selected content that is output to device 20 will be changed to the portion of content "B" where 3 minutes of output has elapsed from the beginning, the text "Delete content D or G", which means that content "D" or "G" will be excluded from the selected content, and the text "Change the speed of content G to 0.9x or more", which means that the selection setting multiplier for content "G" will be changed to 0.9x or more.

[0244] In addition, as the overall set end time exceeds the limit time, a voice message stating "If you view all the selected content, the available viewing time will be exceeded" is output from the speaker 207. In addition, a voice message stating "The solution is to skip up to 3 minutes into content B, delete content D or G, or change the speed of content G to 0.9 times or more" is output from the speaker 207.

[0245] Next, at 15:13, the user operates the operation reception unit 206 of the device 20, and as shown in FIG. 57, the pointer P is displayed at a position overlapping the first reception section 5211 of the output location reception section 521. In the example shown in FIG. 57, the location of the first reception section 5211 where the pointer P overlaps is a location associated with a location when 9 minutes of output has elapsed from the beginning of the content "A". In this case, the calculation section 115 calculates 9 minutes as the corresponding location time, 10 minutes as the selection default start / end time for the superimposed content, 1 minute as the superimposition setting remaining time, 9 minutes as the overall corresponding location time, 51 minutes as the corresponding setting remaining time, and 60 minutes as the corresponding default remaining time. In addition, the calculation section 115 calculates 15:14 as the scheduled superimposition end time, and 16:04 as the overall superimposition end time. In this case, the selection time display section 571 and the selection display image 572 are displayed.

[0246] The selected time display section 571 shows the text "A9 minutes / 10 minutes (1 minute remaining)", which includes the corresponding location time "9 minutes", the selected default start and end time of the overlay content "10 minutes", and the remaining overlay setting time "1 minute". In addition, the selected time display section 571 shows the text "Total 9 minutes / 69 minutes (51 minutes remaining - 60 minutes equal to 60 minutes)," which includes the overall corresponding part time of "9 minutes," the overall default start / end time of "69 minutes," the corresponding setting remaining time of "51 minutes," and the corresponding default remaining time of "60 minutes." Moreover, the selected time display portion 571 displays the text "A scheduled end time 15:14", which indicates the scheduled end time of the superimposition. Moreover, the selected time display portion 571 displays the text "Total end time 16:04," which means the total overlay end time.

[0247] Moreover, the selected display image 572 displays the contents of the corresponding portion. Moreover, the excess notification image 573 becomes invisible as time passes. In the present disclosure, the excess notification image 573 becomes invisible when a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has passed since it was displayed.

[0248] Next, at 15:13, the user operates the operation reception unit 206 of the device 20, and as shown in FIG. 58, the pointer P is displayed at a position overlapping the second reception section 5212 of the output location reception section 521. In the illustrated example, the location of the second reception section 5212 where the pointer P overlaps is a location associated with a location when 4 minutes of output have elapsed from the beginning of the content "B". In this case, the calculation section 115 calculates 4 minutes as the corresponding location time, 22 minutes as the selection default start / end time for the superimposed content, 18 minutes as the superimposition setting remaining time, 14 minutes as the overall corresponding location time, 46 minutes as the corresponding setting remaining time, and 55 minutes as the corresponding default remaining time. In addition, the calculation section 115 calculates 15:31 as the scheduled superimposition end time, and 15:59 as the overall superimposition end time. In this case, the selection time display section 571 and the selection display image 572 are displayed.

[0249] The selected time display section 571 shows the text "B4 minutes / 22 minutes (18 minutes remaining)", which includes "4 minutes" meaning the corresponding location time, "22 minutes" meaning the selected default start and end time of the overlay content, and "18 minutes" meaning the remaining time of the overlay setting. In addition, the selected time display section 571 displays the text "Total 14 minutes / 69 minutes (46 minutes remaining - 55 minutes equal to 46 minutes remaining)," which includes "14 minutes," meaning the overall corresponding part time, "69 minutes," meaning the overall default start / end time, "46 minutes," meaning the corresponding setting remaining time, and "55 minutes," meaning the corresponding default remaining time. Moreover, the selected time display portion 571 displays the text "B scheduled end time 15:31," which indicates the scheduled end time of the overlay. Moreover, the selected time display portion 571 displays the text "Total end time 16:04," which means the total overlay end time. Moreover, the selected display image 572 displays the contents of the corresponding portion.

[0250] Next, at 15:13, the overlapping portion in Fig. 58 is selected. In this case, the calculation unit 115 calculates 4 minutes as the target portion time, 18 minutes as the target setting remaining time, 14 minutes as the total portion time, 46 minutes as the total setting remaining time, 55 minutes as the total default remaining time, 15:31 as the target scheduled end time, and 15:59 as the total setting end time. The calculation unit 115 also calculates 15:31 as the scheduled selection end time of the "B" content, 15:43 as the scheduled selection end time of the "D" content, and 15:59 as the scheduled selection end time of the "G" content. 59, content image 51 is displayed and sound is output according to the corresponding location. Output location display unit 523 is displayed at a position overlapping with the location of second receiving unit 5212 to which the target location is associated.

[0251] Furthermore, in accordance with the change in the part of the target content that is to be output, the contents displayed in the target progress display section 541, overall progress display section 542, target end display section 543, and overall end display section 544 are updated. In the target progress display section 541, the information indicating the target location time is updated to "4 minutes", and the information indicating the target setting remaining time is updated to "18 minutes". In the overall progress display section 542, the information indicating the total point time is updated to "14 minutes", the information indicating the total set remaining time is updated to "46 minutes", and the information indicating the total default remaining time is updated to "55 minutes". In the target end display section 543, the information indicating the target scheduled end time is updated to "15:31". In the overall end display section 544, the information indicating the overall setting end time is updated to "15:59".

[0252] In addition, in accordance with the change in the part of the target content that is to be output, the content displayed in the selected content display portion 5511 of the content display section 551 is updated. In selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "B", the information indicating the selected scheduled end time is updated to "15:31". In selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "D", the information indicating the scheduled selection end time is updated to "15:43". In selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "G", the information indicating the scheduled selection end time is updated to "15:59".

[0253] Next, 17 minutes have passed since the part of the target content to be output was changed, and the time is now 15:30. In this case, the calculation unit 115 calculates 21 minutes as the target part time, 1 minute as the target setting remaining time, 31 minutes as the total part time, 29 minutes as the total setting remaining time, 38 minutes as the total default remaining time, and 30 minutes as the limit time. Also, as shown in FIG. 60, the content image 51 is displayed and the sound is output according to the target part. Also, the output part display unit 523 is displayed at a position overlapping the part of the second reception unit 5212 to which the target part is associated.

[0254] As the content output progresses, the contents displayed in the target progress display section 541, the overall progress display section 542, and the time limit display section 546 are updated. In the target progress display section 541, the information indicating the target location time is updated to "21 minutes", and the information indicating the target setting remaining time is updated to "1 minute". In the overall progress display section 542, the information indicating the total point time is updated to "31 minutes", the information indicating the total set remaining time is updated to "29 minutes", and the information indicating the total default remaining time is updated to "38 minutes". In the time limit display section 546, the information indicating the time limit is updated to "30 minutes".

[0255] Also, at this time, the user operates the operation receiving unit 206 of the device 20 to move the content display section 551 of "G" between the content display section 551 of "B" and the content display section 551 of "D" in the list display image 55. In this case, content setting unit 113 sets the order in which the selected contents are output to device 20 as follows: content "A", content "B", content "G", and content "D". In this case, calculation unit 115 calculates 15:47 as the scheduled selection end time for content "G", and 15:59 as the scheduled selection end time for content "D".

[0256] Also, with the change in the order in which the selected contents are output, third reception unit 5213 becomes an image that accepts the selection of the portion of the "G" content to be output, and fourth reception unit 5214 becomes an image that accepts the selection of the portion of the "D" content to be output, as shown in Fig. 61. Also, first reception unit 5211, second reception unit 5212, third reception unit 5213, and fourth reception unit 5214 are displayed so that the ratio of their lengths in the left-right direction in the figure is equal to the ratio of the selection default start and end times of the selected contents "A", "B", "G", and "D".

[0257] In addition, with the change in the order in which the selected contents are output, the contents displayed in selected content display areas 5511 of content display areas 551 for "G" and "D" are updated. In selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "G", the information indicating the selected scheduled end time is updated to "End at 15:47". In selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "D," the information indicating the selected scheduled end time is updated to "End at 15:59."

[0258] Also, at this time, the user operates the operation reception unit 206 of the device 20 to select a portion of the third reception section 5213 corresponding to the beginning of the "G" content. In this case, the target content is switched from the "B" content to the "G" content. Also, in this case, the calculation section 115 calculates 0 minutes as the target portion time, 16 minutes as the target setting remaining time, 13 minutes as the target default remaining time, 32 minutes as the total portion time, 28 minutes as the total setting remaining time, and 37 minutes as the total default remaining time. Also, 15:46 is calculated as the target scheduled end time, and 15:58 is calculated as the total setting end time. 62, a content image 51 is displayed and sound is output according to the target location. Output location display section 523 is displayed at a position overlapping with a location in third reception section 5213 to which the target location corresponds. Target speed reception section 532 displays the text "G speed: 0.8x", which means that the set magnification of the "G" content is 0.8x.

[0259] Furthermore, in accordance with the change in the portion of the selected content to be output, the contents displayed in the target progress display section 541, overall progress display section 542, target end display section 543, and overall end display section 544 are updated. The target progress display section 541 displays the text "G: 0 minutes / 13 minutes (16 minutes remaining - 13 minutes equal to 16 minutes remaining)," which includes "G" identifying the target content, the target location time "0 minutes," the target start and end time "13 minutes," the target set remaining time "16 minutes," and the target default remaining time "13 minutes." In the overall progress display section 542, the information indicating the total point time is updated to "32 minutes", the information indicating the total set remaining time is updated to "28 minutes", and the information indicating the total default remaining time is updated to "37 minutes". In the target end display portion 543, the information identifying the target content is updated to "G", and the information indicating the target scheduled end time is updated to "15:46". In the overall end display section 544, the information indicating the overall setting end time is updated to "15:58".

[0260] In addition, in accordance with the change in the portion of the selected content to be output, the content displayed in selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 for "G" and "D" is updated. In selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "G", the information indicating the selected scheduled end time is updated to "End at 15:46". In selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "D," the information indicating the selected scheduled end time is updated to "End at 15:58." Furthermore, in response to the content of "G" being output, object identification section 552 is displayed in association with content display section 551 of "G".

[0261] Next, five minutes have passed since the output of the "G" content started, and the time reaches 15:35. In this case, the calculation unit 115 calculates 4 minutes as the target part time, 11 minutes as the target setting remaining time, 9 minutes as the target default remaining time, 36 minutes as the total part time, 23 minutes as the total setting remaining time, 33 minutes as the total default remaining time, and 25 minutes as the limit time. Also, as shown in FIG. 63, the contents displayed in the target progress display unit 541, the total progress display unit 542, and the limit time display unit 546 are updated. In the target progress display section 541, the information indicating the target portion time is updated to "4 minutes", the information indicating the target setting remaining time is updated to "11 minutes", and the information indicating the target default remaining time is updated to "9 minutes". In the overall progress display section 542, the information indicating the total point time is updated to "36 minutes", the information indicating the total set remaining time is updated to "23 minutes", and the information indicating the total default remaining time is updated to "33 minutes". In the time limit display section 546, the information indicating the time limit is updated to "25 minutes".

[0262] As the output of the target content progresses, the output of the skipped portion starts, and the content image 51 corresponding to the skipped portion is displayed and sound is output. The skipped portion is a portion of the content that can be shortened by skipping. In other words, the skipped portion is a portion of the content that is associated with the "skippable time (minutes)" in the content management table (see FIG. 3). In addition, as output of the skipped portion starts, a skip acceptance image 574 is displayed. When the skip acceptance image 574 is selected, the skipped portion is skipped, and output of the "G" content from the portion immediately following the skipped portion starts.

[0263] In addition, as output of the skipped portion starts, the output portion receiving unit 521 is displayed in a mode for receiving the selection of the skipped portion. In the present disclosure, when the skipped portion is being output, the output portion receiving unit 521 is displayed in a mode for receiving only the selection of the skipped portion. However, even when the skipped portion is being output, the output portion receiving unit 521 may be displayed in a mode for receiving the selection of a portion of the content other than the skipped portion. Moreover, the output location display section 523 is displayed at a position overlapping with the location of the output location receiving section 521 to which the target location is associated.

[0264] Next, after the output of the skipped portion starts, three minutes pass without the skipped portion being skipped, and the time reaches 15:38. In this case, calculation unit 115 calculates 15:49 as the target scheduled end time and the scheduled end time of the selection of content "G", calculates 16:01 as the total setting end time and the scheduled end time of the selection of content "D", and calculates 22 minutes as the limit time. As shown in FIG. 64, the output location display section 523 is displayed at a position overlapping with the location of the output location receiving section 521 to which the target location is associated.

[0265] Furthermore, the contents displayed in the target end display area 543, the overall end display area 544, and the time limit display area 546 are updated. In the target end display section 543, the information indicating the target scheduled end time is updated to "15:49". In the overall end display section 544, the information indicating the overall setting end time is updated to "16:01". In the time limit display section 546, the information indicating the time limit is updated to "22 minutes."

[0266] Furthermore, the contents displayed in selected content display section 5511 of content display section 551 for "G" and "D" are updated. In selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "G", the information indicating the selected scheduled end time is updated to "End at 15:49". In selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "D," the information indicating the selected scheduled end time is updated to "End at 16:01."

[0267] Furthermore, as time passes without skipping the skipped portion, the overall setting end time exceeds the limit time. In this case, an excess notification image 573 is displayed. In the illustrated example, excess notification image 573 displays, associated with the text "Solution", the text "Change the speed of content G to 0.9x or more", which means that the target setting magnification of content "G" is to be changed to 0.9x or more, and the text "Delete content D", which means that content "D" is to be excluded from the selected content. In addition, as the overall set end time exceeds the limit time, a voice message stating "If you view all the selected contents, the available viewing time will be exceeded" is output from the speaker 207. In addition, a voice message stating "The solution is to change the speed of content G to 0.9 times or more, and to delete content D" is output from the speaker 207.

[0268] Next, at 15:38, when the user operates the operation receiving unit 206 of the device 20 to select the skip receiving image 574, the skip portion is skipped, and the content image 51 corresponding to the target portion of the content "G" is displayed and sound is output, as shown in Fig. 65. In this case, the output portion receiving section 521 consisting of the first receiving section 5211, the second receiving section 5212, the third receiving section 5213, and the fourth receiving section 5214 is displayed again. Moreover, the excess notification image 573 is hidden as a predetermined time has passed since it was displayed.

[0269] Next, at 15:38, the user operates the operation receiving unit 206 of the device 20, whereby "1.0" is input to the target speed receiving section 532 as shown in Fig. 66. In this case, the content setting section 113 sets the target setting magnification to 1. Furthermore, the calculation section 115 calculates 9 minutes as the target setting remaining time, 21 minutes as the total setting remaining time, 15:47 as the target scheduled end time and the scheduled end time of the selection of the "G" content, and 15:59 as the total setting end time and the scheduled end time of the selection of the "G" content.

[0270] In addition, as the target setting multiplier is changed, the contents displayed in the target progress display section 541, the overall progress display section 542, the target end display section 543, and the overall end display section 544 are updated. In the target progress display section 541, the text "(9 minutes remaining)" is displayed, which indicates the target set remaining time and the target default remaining time. In the overall progress display section 542, the information indicating the overall set remaining time is updated to "21 minutes". In the target end display section 543, the information indicating the target scheduled end time is updated to "15:47". In the overall end display section 544, the information indicating the overall setting end time is updated to "15:59".

[0271] In addition, in accordance with the change in the target setting magnification, the contents displayed in the selected content display section 5511 of the content display section 551 of "G" and "D" are updated. In selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "G", the information indicating the scheduled selection end time is updated to "15:47". In selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "D", the information indicating the scheduled selection end time is updated to "15:59".

[0272] Next, at 15:38, the user operates the operation receiving unit 206 of the device 20 to move the selection receiving portion 561 of "E" to below the content display portion 551 of "D" in the list display image 55. In this case, as shown in FIG. 67, the additional speed receiving portion 575 is displayed at a position overlapping with the selection receiving portion 561 of "E". The adding speed receiving section 575 is an image for receiving an input of a set magnification of the content to be newly added to the selected content. When a set magnification is input to the adding speed receiving section 575, the input set magnification is set as the set magnification of the content to be newly added to the selected content. In the illustrated example, the adding speed receiving section 575 displays the text "E speed: 2.0x", which means that the set magnification is 2x. In this case, the content setting section 113 sets the set magnification of the "E" content to 2x, and the "E" content is managed by the content management section 114 as the newly selected content.

[0273] In this case, calculation unit 115 calculates 75 minutes as the overall default start and end time, 24 minutes as the overall setting remaining time, 39 minutes as the overall default remaining time, and 16:02 as the overall setting end time and the scheduled end time of content selection for "E". 68, with the addition of the selected content, content display section 551 for "E" is displayed below content display section 551 for "D" in list display image 55. Selected content display section 5511 of content display section 551 for "E" displays the text "E" which is the title of the selected content, the text "3-6" which includes "3" which indicates the selected setting start and end times and "6" which indicates the selected default start and end times, the text "2.0x" which indicates the selected setting magnification, and the text "End at 16:02" which indicates the selected scheduled end time. In addition, as content display portion 551 of "E" is displayed, content display portion 551 of "A" is hidden. In this case, content display portion 551 of "A" may be displayed by scrolling list display image 55.

[0274] In addition, as the selected content is added, a fifth receiving section 5215 is newly displayed in output location receiving section 521. Fifth receiving section 5215 is an image for receiving a selection of an output location of the selected content that is the fifth to be output to device 20. In the illustrated example, fifth receiving section 5215 receives a selection of an output location of content "E". In addition, with the display of the fifth reception section 5215, the first reception section 5211, the second reception section 5212, the third reception section 5213, the fourth reception section 5214, and the fifth reception section 5215 are displayed so that the ratio of their lengths in the left-right direction in the figure is equal to the ratio of the selection default start and end times of the contents "A", "B", "G", "D", and "E".

[0275] In addition, as the selected content is added, the contents displayed in overall progress display section 542 and overall end display section 544 are updated. In overall progress display section 542, information indicating the overall default start and end times is updated to "75 minutes", information indicating the overall set remaining time is updated to "24 minutes", and information indicating the overall default remaining time is updated to "39 minutes". In the overall end display section 544, the information indicating the overall setting end time is updated to "16:02". Furthermore, as the content "E" is added to the selected contents, the selection receiving image 56 displays a selection receiving portion 561 for "C" instead of the selection receiving portion 561 for "E."

[0276] Furthermore, as the selected content is added, the overall set end time exceeds the limit time. In this case, excess notification image 573 is displayed. In the illustrated example, excess notification image 573 displays the text "Delete content D" which is associated with the text "Solution" and means that content "D" is to be excluded from the selected content. In addition, as the overall set end time exceeds the limit time, the following voices are output from speaker 207: "If you view all the selected content, the viewing time will exceed" and "The solution is to delete content D."

[0277] Next, 22 minutes have passed since the "E" content was added to the selected content, and the time is now 4:00 p.m. In this case, the output of the "G" content is completed to the end and the output of the "D" content is started, then the output of the "D" content is completed to the end and the output of the "E" content is started, and then one minute has passed since the output of the "E" content started. In this case, the calculation unit 115 calculates 2 minutes as the target portion time, 2 minutes as the target setting remaining time, 4 minutes as the target default remaining time, 71 minutes as the total portion time, 2 minutes as the total setting remaining time, 4 minutes as the total default remaining time, and 0 minutes as the limit time. 69, content image 51 is displayed and sound is output according to the target portion of the "E" content. Output portion display section 523 is displayed at a position overlapping with a portion of fifth reception section 5215 to which the target portion corresponds. Target speed reception section 532 displays the text "E speed: 2.0x" indicating the target setting magnification.

[0278] As the content output progresses, the contents displayed in the target progress display section 541, the overall progress display section 542, the target end display section 543, and the time limit display section 546 are updated. The target progress display section 541 displays the text "E: 2 minutes / 6 minutes (2 minutes remaining - 4 minutes multiplied by 2 minutes)," which includes "E" which identifies the target content, "2 minutes" which means the target location time, "6 minutes" which means the target start and end time, "2 minutes" which means the target setting remaining time, and "4 minutes" which means the target default remaining time. In overall progress display section 542, information indicating the total point time is updated to "71 minutes", information indicating the total set remaining time is updated to "2 minutes", and information indicating the total default remaining time is updated to "4 minutes". In the target end display portion 543, the information identifying the target content is updated to "E", and the information indicating the target scheduled end time is updated to "16:02". In the time limit display section 546, the information indicating the time limit is updated to "0 minutes." Furthermore, in response to the content of "E" being output, object identification section 552 is displayed in association with content display section 551 of "E". Furthermore, with the end of output of the contents "G" and "D", the information indicating the scheduled selection end time in selected content display portion 5511 of content display portion 551 of "G" and "D" is hidden.

[0279] Next, the output of the target content progresses, and the time becomes 16:01. That is, the time exceeds the limit time. In this case, as shown in FIG. 70, an excess image 576 is displayed. The excess image 576 is an image indicating that the time has exceeded the limit time. In the illustrated example, the excess image 576 displays the text "The viewing time has exceeded." Furthermore, when the excess image 576 is displayed, the content image 51 is not displayed. Furthermore, as the time limit is exceeded, a sound saying "The viewing time has expired" is output from the speaker 207. On the other hand, the sound of the content is not output.

[0280] The server 10 may not allow the device 20 to output the content after the time limit has passed. The server 10 may continue to output the content to the device 20 even after the time limit has passed. After the time exceeds the limit time, the excess image 576 may be displayed in an area different from the display area of ​​the content image 51, and the output of the content to the device 20 may continue.

[0281] 71 is a flowchart showing the flow of the selection output process. The selection output process is a process in which the server 10 outputs information related to time when the selection receiving screen 40 (see FIG. 4, etc.) is displayed. In the present disclosure, when a start condition is satisfied while the selection receiving screen 40 is displayed, the selected content output process is started. The start condition includes specific information being acquired by the acquisition unit 111, and a predetermined time having passed since the previous selected content output process ended. The specific information includes an instruction to add or remove a content as selected content, an instruction to change the selection setting magnification, and an instruction to change the order in which the selected content is output to the device 20. The predetermined time may be any time, but is, for example, one minute.

[0282] The content setting unit 113 and the content management unit 114 of the server 10 judge whether or not the acquisition unit 111 has acquired an instruction as to which content to add as selected content or remove from selected content (step 101). Note that, hereinafter, a step may be simply referred to as "S". When the acquisition unit 111 acquires an instruction as to which content to add as a selected content or remove from the selected content (YES in S101), the calculation unit 115 calculates the start and end times and end times for all the selected contents (S102). The start and end times for all the selected contents are the overall set start and end time and the overall default start and end time displayed in the total time display unit 424 (see FIG. 16, etc.). The start and end times for all the selected contents are the overall start and end set time and the overall start and end default time displayed in the end time display unit 425 (see FIG. 16, etc.). The calculation unit 115 calculates the remaining limit time (S103). The calculation unit 115 calculates the selection start and end set times for each of the selected contents that will be output to the device 20 after the added selected content or the removed selected content (S104).

[0283] If the acquisition unit 111 has not acquired an instruction as to which content to add as selected content or remove from the selected content (NO in S101), the content setting unit 113 and the content management unit 114 determine whether the acquisition unit 111 has acquired an instruction to change the selection setting magnification (S105). When an instruction to change the selection setting magnification is acquired by the acquisition unit 111, the content setting unit 113 changes the selection setting magnification of the selected content to be changed to the instructed setting magnification (S106). The calculation unit 115 calculates the start and end times and end times for all the selected contents (S107). The start and end times for all the selected contents are the overall set start and end times and the overall default start and end times displayed in the total time display unit 424. The start and end times for all the selected contents are the overall start and end set times and the overall start and end default times displayed in the end time display unit 425. The calculation unit 115 calculates the remaining limit time (S108). The calculation unit 115 calculates the selection start and end setting times of each of the selected contents that will be output to the device 20 after the selected content whose selection setting magnification has been changed (S109).

[0284] If the acquisition unit 111 has not acquired an instruction to change the selection setting magnification (NO at S105), the content setting unit 113 and the content management unit 114 determine whether the acquisition unit 111 has acquired an instruction to change the order in which the selected contents are output to the device 20 (S110). When the acquisition unit 111 acquires an instruction to change the order in which the selected contents are output to the device 20 (YES in S110), the content setting unit 113 changes the order in which the selected contents are output to the device 20 to the instructed order (S111). The calculation unit 115 calculates the selection start and end set times for each of the selected contents, which are to be output after the selected content whose order of output to the device 20 has been changed, among all the selected contents (S112).

[0285] If the acquisition unit 111 has not acquired an instruction to change the order in which the selected contents are output to the device 20 (NO at S110), the start condition is satisfied because a predetermined time has elapsed since the previous selected output process ended. The calculation unit 115 calculates the start and end times, the limit time, and the remaining time limit (S113). The start and end times refer to the overall start and end set times and overall start and end default times displayed in the end time display area 425, and the selection start and end set times of each selected content.

[0286] The time management unit 117 judges whether or not the start / end condition is satisfied (S114). The start / end condition is a condition used to judge whether or not the time at which the output of the selected content from start to finish to the device 20 ends exceeds the limit time at which the user can use the content. The start / end condition is determined with respect to the relationship between the overall start / end set time and the limit time. More specifically, the start / end condition is that the overall start / end set time exceeds the limit time. In other words, the start / end condition is that the overall set start / end time exceeds the limit time. When the start / end condition is satisfied (YES in S114), the time management unit 117 instructs the information creation unit 118 to issue a selection exceeding notification (S115). The selection exceeding notification is a notification to the device 20 that the overall start / end setting time will exceed the limit time when the selection receiving screen 40 is displayed. Examples of the selection exceeding notification include the display of the selection exceeding notification unit 428 (see FIG. 9, etc.) and a sound indicating that the overall start / end setting time will exceed the limit time.

[0287] The information creation unit 118 creates information to be transmitted to the transmission unit 119 (S116). More specifically, the information creation unit 118 creates information indicating the results of the processes executed in the current selected output process among S102 to S104, S106 to S109, S111 to S113, and S115, as images and sounds. As an example, when S103 is executed, the information creation unit 118 creates an image indicating the remaining time limit calculated by the calculation unit 115. The transmitting unit 119 causes the information as images and sounds created by the information creating unit 118 to be output to the device 20 (S117). More specifically, the transmitting unit 119 transmits the information as images and sounds created by the information creating unit 118 to the device 20, whereby the information transmitted to the device 20 is output to the device 20.

[0288] 72 is a flowchart showing the flow of the output location change process. The output location change process is a process in which the content management unit 114 of the server 10 changes the location of the content to be output by the device 20. In the present disclosure, when the output screen 50 (see FIG. 34, etc.) is displayed and the output location acceptance unit 521 or the output location acceptance image 5512 of the content display unit 551 is selected, the output location change process is started.

[0289] The content management unit 114 of the server 10 determines whether the selected portion is a portion associated with a selected content different from the target content (S201). The selected portion is a portion of the selected content associated with the selected portion of the output portion receiving unit 521 and the output portion receiving image 5512. If the selected location is a location associated with selected content different from the target content (YES in S201), the content management unit 114 switches the target content to the selected content associated with the selected location (S202). Note that the target content newly set in the content management unit 114 in response to the selection of the output location receiving unit 521 or the output location receiving image 5512 may be referred to as the latest target content below. Also, the target content immediately before the latest target content is set may be referred to as the previous target content below. The previous target content and the latest target content are examples of the first content and the second content.

[0290] The content setting unit 113 determines whether or not the set magnification of the latest target content is different from the set magnification of the target content immediately before the latest target content is set (S203). If the set magnification of the latest target content is different from the set magnification of the target content immediately before the latest target content was set (YES in S203), the content setting unit 113 instructs the device 20 to switch the target set magnification to the set magnification of the latest target content (S204).

[0291] If a negative result is obtained in S201 (NO in S201), if a negative result is obtained in S203 (NO in S203), or if S204 is performed, the content management unit 114 designates the location of the target content corresponding to the selected location as the location from which output to the device 20 will start (S205). The content management unit 114 judges whether or not the output of the content to the device 20 has been stopped when the current output location change process is started (S206). If the output of the content to the device 20 has been stopped (YES in S206), the output of the target content is not started and the output location change process ends. Furthermore, if the content is being output to the device 20 when the current output location change process is started (NO in S206), the content management unit 114 causes the device 20 to output the target content from the location specified in S205 (S207).

[0292] Fig. 73 is a flowchart showing the flow of the progress output process. The progress output process is a process in which the server 10 outputs information related to time as time passes when the output screen 50 (see Fig. 34, etc.) is displayed. In the present disclosure, the progress output process is started every time a predetermined time passes when the output screen 50 is displayed. This predetermined time may be any time, but is, for example, 0.1 seconds.

[0293] The content management unit 114 of the server 10 determines whether time has passed in minutes (S301). A specific example of S301 will be described. If the progress output process is performed at 15:00:00 and then the progress output process is started at 15:00:59, the content management unit 114 determines that time has not passed in minutes. If the progress output process is further started at 15:01:00, the content management unit 114 determines that time has passed in minutes. If the time has not passed in minutes (NO in S301), the elapsed time output process ends.

[0294] When the time has passed in minutes (YES in S301), the content management unit 114 determines whether or not the content is being output by the device 20 (S302). If the content is not being output (NO in S302), the calculation unit 115 calculates the end time and the time limit (S303). The end time means the target scheduled end time, the overall set end time, and the selected scheduled end time of each of the selected contents that are to be output to the device 20 after the target content among all the selected contents.

[0295] The time management unit 117 judges whether or not the time condition is satisfied (S304). The time condition is a condition used to judge whether or not the time at which the output of all selected contents ends exceeds the limit time at which the user can use the contents. The time condition is determined with respect to the relationship between the total setting end time and the limit time. More specifically, the time condition is that the total setting end time exceeds the limit time. In other words, the time condition is that the total setting remaining time exceeds the limit time. When the time condition is satisfied (YES in S304), the time management unit 117 instructs the information creation unit 118 to issue an output overrun notification (S305). The output overrun notification is a notification to the device 20 that the overall setting end time will exceed the limit time while the output screen 50 is being displayed.

[0296] Furthermore, when the content management unit 114 is causing the device 20 to output the content (YES in S302), it determines whether or not the output of the target content has been completed to the end (S306). When the output of the target content has been completed to the end (YES in S306), the content management unit 114 determines whether or not there is a selected content that is to be output next after the target content that has been output (S307). If there is a selected content that is to be output next after the target content that has been output (YES in S307), the content management unit 114 sets the selected content that is to be output next as a new target content (S308). The calculation unit 115 calculates the target start and end times and the target scheduled end time for the new target content (S309).

[0297] If a negative result is obtained in S306 (NO in S306), or if the process of S309 is performed, the calculation unit 115 calculates the location time, remaining time, and limit time (S310). The location time means the target location time and the total location time. Furthermore, the remaining time means the target setting remaining time, the target default remaining time, the total setting remaining time, and the total default remaining time. When a negative result is obtained in S304 (NO in S304), when the process of S305 is performed, or when the process of S310 is performed, the information creation unit 118 creates information to be transmitted to the transmission unit 119 (S311). More specifically, the information creation unit 118 creates information indicating the results of the processes performed in the current progress output process among S303, S305, S309, and S310, as images and sounds. As an example, when S309 is performed, the information creation unit 118 creates an image indicating the target start and end times calculated by the calculation unit 115 and an image indicating the target scheduled end time. The transmitting unit 119 causes the information as images and sounds created by the information creating unit 118 to be output to the device 20 (S312). More specifically, the transmitting unit 119 transmits the information as images and sounds created by the information creating unit 118 to the device 20, whereby the information transmitted to the device 20 is output to the device 20.

[0298] 74 to 76 are flowcharts showing the flow of the instruction output process. The instruction output process is a process in which the server 10 outputs information related to time in response to a specific instruction related to content when the server 10 is displaying the output screen 50 on the device 20. In the present disclosure, the instruction output process is started when a specific instruction related to content is acquired by the acquisition unit 111 while the output screen 50 is being displayed. Examples of the specific instruction related to content include an instruction to add a content to the selected content or to remove a content from the selected content, an instruction to change the selection setting magnification, an instruction to change the part of the selected content that is output to the device 20, and an instruction to change the order in which the selected content is output to the device 20.

[0299] The content setting unit 113 and the content management unit 114 determine whether or not an instruction as to which content should be added as selected content or which content should be removed from the selected content has been acquired by the acquisition unit 111 (S401). When the acquisition unit 111 acquires an instruction as to which content to add as selected content or to exclude from the selected content (YES in S401), the content management unit 114 determines whether the instruction acquired by the acquisition unit 111 is an instruction to exclude the target content from the selected content (S402). If the instruction acquired by the acquisition unit 111 is an instruction to exclude the target content from the selected content (YES in S402), the content management unit 114 excludes the target content from the selected content and sets the selected content that is the next content to be output after the content excluded from the selected content as the new target content (S403). The calculation unit 115 calculates a target portion time, a target start and end time, a target setting remaining time, a target default remaining time, and a target scheduled end time for the newly set target content (S404).

[0300] If a negative result is obtained in S402 (NO in S402), or if S405 is performed, calculation unit 115 calculates the total location time, the total default start and end time, the total setting remaining time, the total default remaining time, and the total setting end time (S405). The calculation unit 115 calculates the scheduled selection end time of each of the selected contents that are in the order of output after the added selected content or the content removed from the selected content (S406). The calculation unit 115 calculates the limit time (S407).

[0301] If the acquisition unit 111 has not acquired an instruction as to which content to add as selected content or remove from the selected content (NO in S401), the content setting unit 113 and the content management unit 114 determine whether the acquisition unit 111 has acquired an instruction to change the selection setting multiplier (S408). If an instruction to change the selection setting magnification is acquired by the acquisition unit 111 (YES in S408), the content setting unit 113 determines whether or not the instruction acquired by the acquisition unit 111 is an instruction to change the target setting magnification (S409). If the instruction acquired by the acquisition unit 111 is an instruction to change the target setting magnification (YES in S409), the content setting unit 113 changes the target setting magnification to the instructed setting magnification and instructs the device 20 to output the target content at the changed target setting magnification. In addition, the calculation unit 115 calculates the selection setting start and end times, selection default start and end times, target setting remaining time, target default remaining time, and target scheduled end time for the target content based on the changed target setting magnification (S410).

[0302] If a negative result is obtained in S409 (NO in S409), the content setting unit 113 changes the selected setting magnification that is the target of the change in the setting magnification to the specified setting magnification. In addition, the calculation unit 115 calculates the selected setting start / end time and the selected default start / end time for the selected content whose selected setting magnification has been changed, based on the changed selected setting magnification (S411).

[0303] When S410 or S411 is performed, the calculation unit 115 calculates the overall setting remaining time, the overall default remaining time, and the overall setting end time (S412). The calculation unit 115 calculates the scheduled selection end time of each of the selected contents that are to be output after the selected content whose selection setting magnification has been changed (S413).

[0304] If the acquisition unit 111 has not acquired an instruction to change the selection setting magnification (NO at S408), as shown in FIG. 75, the content management unit 114 determines whether the acquisition unit 111 has acquired an instruction to change the part of the selected content that is to be output to the device 20 (S414). When the acquisition unit 111 acquires an instruction to change a portion of the selected content to be output to the device 20 (YES in S414), the content management unit 114 judges whether the portion to be changed in the instruction is a portion of the target content (S415). Note that the portion to be changed in the instruction means the selected portion.

[0305] If the selected location is not a location of the target content (NO at S415), the content management unit 114 sets the selected content that is the target of the selected location as the new target content, and sets the selected location as the target location for the new target content (S416). The calculation unit 115 calculates the target portion time, the target start and end time, the target setting remaining time, the target default remaining time, and the target scheduled end time for the newly set target content (S417). If the selected location is a location of the target content (YES in S415), the content setting unit 113 sets the selected location as a new target location. In addition, the calculation unit 115 calculates the target location time, the target setting remaining time, the target default remaining time, and the target scheduled end time (S418).

[0306] When S417 or S418 is performed, the calculation unit 115 calculates the total location time, the total setting remaining time, the total default remaining time, and the total setting end time (S419). The calculation unit 115 calculates the scheduled selection end time of each of the selected contents that are to be output after the target content (S420).

[0307] If the acquisition unit 111 has not acquired an instruction to change the part of the selected content to be output to the device 20 (NO in S414), an instruction to change the order in which the selected content is output to the device 20 has been acquired by the acquisition unit 111. In this case, the content setting unit 113 changes the order in which the selected content is output to the device 20 to the instructed order. Furthermore, the calculation unit 115 calculates the scheduled selection end time of each of the selected contents, which is the order of output following the selected content whose order of output to the device 20 has been changed (S421).

[0308] When S407, S413, S420, or S421 is performed, the time management unit 117 judges whether or not the time condition is satisfied (S422), as shown in Fig. 76. The time condition used for the judgment in S422 is the same as the time condition used for the judgment in S304 of the progress output process (see Fig. 73). If the time condition is satisfied (YES in S422), the time management section 117 instructs the information creation section 118 to issue an output excess notification (S423).

[0309] When a negative result is obtained in S422 (NO in S422) or when S423 is performed, the information creating unit 118 creates information to be transmitted to the transmitting unit 119 (S424). More specifically, the information creating unit 118 creates information indicating the results of the processing performed in the current instruction output processing among S404 to S407, S410 to S413, S417 to S421, and S423, as an image and sound. As an example, when S423 is performed, the information creating unit 118 creates an image and sound for outputting an excess notification. The image for outputting an excess notification is an excess notification image 573 (see FIG. 42, etc.). Also, the sound for outputting an excess notification is a sound indicating that the overall setting end time exceeds the limit time. The transmitting unit 119 causes the information as images and sounds created by the information creating unit 118 to be output to the device 20 (S425). More specifically, the transmitting unit 119 transmits the information as images and sounds created by the information creating unit 118 to the device 20, whereby the information transmitted to the device 20 is output to the device 20.

[0310] As described above, the processor 101 of the server 10 displays a reception image for receiving the selection of a content that has not been selected as a content to be output, and when multiple contents are selected, outputs information regarding the time required to output the remaining of the selected multiple contents while the reception image is displayed and / or while a content other than the last content to be output among the selected multiple contents is being output. Examples of the reception image include the selection reception unit 420 and the selection reception unit 561. Examples of the information regarding the time required to output the remaining of the selected multiple contents include the overall setting start / end time, the overall default start / end time, the overall start / end setting time, the overall start / end default time, the overall setting remaining time, the overall default remaining time, the overall setting end time, etc. In this case, it becomes easier for the user to grasp an estimate of the time required for the output of the selected multiple contents to be completed, compared to when only information indicating the time required for the output of a single piece of content is output.

[0311] In addition, when multiple contents are selected and content to be output is added, processor 101 outputs information regarding the time required to output the remaining multiple selected contents and the added content (see Figures 9, 42, etc.). In this case, the user can grasp an estimate of the time when the output of all the contents to be output, including the contents added as the contents to be output, will be completed.

[0312] Furthermore, the information relating to the time required to output the remaining of the selected multiple contents is information relating to the end time at which the output of the remaining of the selected multiple contents will end. Examples of the information relating to the end time at which the output of the remaining of the selected multiple contents will end include the overall start / end set time, the overall start / end default time, the overall set end time, etc. Examples of the end time include the overall start / end set time, the overall start / end default time, the overall set end time, etc. In this case, the user can grasp an approximate time when the output of the selected plurality of contents will end.

[0313] Furthermore, when the end time changes with the passage of time while the content is not being output, processor 101 outputs information about the end time after the change (see FIG. 7, FIG. 45, etc.). In this case, the user can grasp the estimated time when the output of the selected plurality of contents will be completed as an estimate based on the elapsed time when the contents are not being output.

[0314] The time required to output the remaining of the selected multiple contents is the time required to output the remaining according to a set speed among multiple speeds as the speed of outputting the content. The set speed among multiple speeds as the speed of outputting the content may be a set speed, a set magnification, etc. In this case, the user can grasp the estimated time for the output of the selected plurality of contents to be completed as an estimate based on a set speed among the plurality of speeds as the speed of outputting the contents.

[0315] In addition, when the remaining of the selected plurality of contents includes multiple contents, processor 101 outputs information regarding the time required to output the remaining of the selected plurality of contents at the output speed set for each of the plurality of contents before output of the remaining of the selected plurality of contents is started (see Figures 25, 49, etc.). In this case, the user can grasp an estimate of the time it will take to finish outputting the selected multiple contents before the multiple contents are output, based on the output speeds set for each of the multiple contents.

[0316] The information on the time required to output the remaining of the selected multiple contents is information on the time required to output the selected multiple contents excluding a part of the remaining, and / or information on the time required to output the content different from the selected multiple contents and the remaining. Examples of the time required to output the content different from the selected multiple contents excluding a part of the remaining include the overall setting start / end time, the overall default start / end time, the overall start / end setting time, the overall start / end default time, the overall setting remaining time, the overall default remaining time, and the overall setting end time, which are based on the excluding the shortened time required to output the content due to the skip. Examples of the content different from the selected multiple contents include the associated content. Examples of the information on the time required to output the content different from the selected multiple contents and the remaining output include the overall setting start / end time, the overall default start / end time, the overall start / end setting time, the overall start / end default time, the overall setting remaining time, the overall default remaining time, and the overall setting end time, which include the time required to output the associated content. In this case, the user can grasp the estimated time for completing the output of the selected plurality of contents as an estimate that takes into account the shortening of the time for completing the output and / or the lengthening of the time for completing the output.

[0317] Furthermore, when the time required for the remaining output of the selected plurality of contents changes in accordance with a change in the portion to be output, the processor 101 outputs information relating to the time after the change (see FIG. 38, etc.). In this case, the user can grasp the estimated time when the output of the selected plurality of contents will end as an estimate that takes into account the change in the portions of the selected plurality of contents that are to be output.

[0318] Furthermore, when a condition set regarding the time required to output the remaining of the selected multiple contents is satisfied, processor 101 outputs information regarding the satisfaction of the condition (see FIG. 23, FIG. 42, etc.). Examples of the condition set regarding the time required to output the remaining of the selected multiple contents include a start / end condition and a time condition. Examples of the information regarding the satisfaction of the condition include a selection overtime notification and an output overtime notification. In this case, the user can understand that the estimated time for the output of the selected plurality of contents to finish satisfies the condition.

[0319] Furthermore, when a condition set for the time required to output the remaining of the selected multiple contents is satisfied, processor 101 outputs information regarding the fact that the condition is no longer satisfied (see Fig. 23, Fig. 42, etc.). Examples of information regarding the fact that the condition is no longer satisfied include resolution means notification section 429, audio indicating a means for resolving the fact that the overall set end time exceeds the limit time, excess notification image 573, audio indicating a means for resolving the fact that the overall set end time exceeds the limit time, etc. In this case, the user can grasp the means by which the estimated time for the output of the selected plurality of contents to finish does not satisfy the condition.

[0320] Furthermore, the processor 101 displays the reception image in a manner according to the time required for the remaining output of the selected plurality of contents. Examples of the manner according to the time required for the remaining output include the manner of arrangement of the selection reception section 420 in the display area of ​​the selection reception image 42 in response to the selection of the extraction reception section 415, and the manner in which the selection reception section 420 is displayed together with the excess notice section 427. In this case, the user can select a content in a manner that corresponds to the time required to output the remaining content among the selected plurality of contents.

[0321] Furthermore, the selected multiple contents include at least a first content, a second content, and a third content, and in a case where the second content is output after the first content and the third content is output after the second content, processor 101 outputs information regarding the time when the output of the second content will end before the output of the second content starts (see FIG. 13, FIG. 34, etc.). Examples of the information regarding the time when the output of the second content will end include a selection start / end set time, a selection scheduled end time, etc. In this case, the user can know in advance an approximate time when the output of the content that is later than the first but earlier than the last in the output sequence will end.

[0322] (Modification of output screen 50) Next, a modification of the output screen 50 will be described. Fig. 77 is a diagram showing modified example 1 of output screen 50. In the explanation of output screen 50 shown in Fig. 77, differences from output screen 50 shown in Fig. 36 will be mainly explained, and explanation of commonalities with output screen 50 shown in Fig. 36 may be omitted.

[0323] As shown in FIG. 77, the output screen 50 displays the content image 51 and outputs the sound according to the target location of the content "B" which is the target content. In this case, the second reception section 5212 and the third reception section 5213 are displayed in the output location reception section 521, while the first reception section 5211 (see FIG. 36) is not displayed. In addition, in the first modification, the part of the output location reception section 521 corresponding to the selected content which is output to the device 20 before the target content is hidden. In the illustrated example, the first reception section 5211 corresponding to the content "D" which is output before the target content is hidden. Note that when the reception sections displayed in the output location reception section 521, such as the first reception section 5211 and the second reception section 5212, are described without any particular distinction, they may be simply referred to as reception sections. Furthermore, as first reception unit 5211 becomes hidden, the lengths of second reception unit 5212 and third reception unit 5213 in the left-right direction in the figure change. More specifically, second reception unit 5212 and third reception unit 5213 are displayed so that the ratio of their lengths in the left-right direction is equal to the ratio of the selection default start and end times of each of contents "B" and "E".

[0324] Furthermore, a reception display section 533 is displayed in the setting reception image 53 of the output screen 50. The reception display section 533 is an image for receiving the display of a reception section that is hidden among the output location reception section 521. In the illustrated example, when the reception display section 533 is selected, the first reception section 5211 that was hidden is displayed again. In this case, the lengths in the left-right direction in the figure of the first reception section 5211, the second reception section 5212, and the third reception section 5213 are the same as those in the example shown in FIG.

[0325] Fig. 78 is a diagram showing modified example 2 of output screen 50. In the explanation of output screen 50 shown in Fig. 78, differences from output screen 50 shown in Fig. 34 will be mainly explained, and explanation of commonalities with output screen 50 shown in Fig. 34 may be omitted. As shown in FIG. 78, on the output screen 50, the content image 51 is displayed and the sound is output according to the target location of the content "D" which is the target content. In this case, only the first reception section 5211 is displayed in the output location reception section 521, and the second reception section 5212 (see FIG. 34) and the third reception section 5213 are not displayed. In addition, in the second modification, the reception section of the output location reception section 521 corresponding to the selected content different from the target content is hidden. In the illustrated example, the second reception section 5212 and the third reception section 5213 corresponding to the contents "B" and "E" different from the target content are hidden. In addition, the first reception section 5211 is displayed in the entire display area of ​​the output location reception section 521.

[0326] Further, a reception change section 524 is displayed in the location reception image 52. The reception change section 524 is an image for receiving a change to the reception section displayed in the output location reception section 521. In the reception change section 524, a front change section 5241 and a back change section 5242 are displayed. The previous change unit 5241 accepts display in the output location acceptance unit 521 of a acceptance unit corresponding to a selected content that is one step before the selected content corresponding to the currently displayed acceptance unit in the output order. The later change unit 5242 accepts, in the output location acceptance unit 521, the acceptance unit corresponding to the selected content that is one selection content after the selection content corresponding to the currently displayed acceptance unit in the output order.

[0327] Figures 79 to 81 are diagrams showing modified example 2 of the output screen 50. In the explanation of the output screen 50 shown in Figure 79, differences from the output screen 50 shown in Figure 60 ...

Claims

1. A processor is provided. The processor, displaying a reception image for receiving the selection of content that has not been selected as the content to be output; When a plurality of contents are selected, the plurality of selected contents are output in order; When multiple contents are selected, the information processing system outputs information regarding the time required to output the remaining contents of the selected contents when the reception image is displayed and / or when a content other than the last content to be output is being output among the selected contents.

2. The information processing system of claim 1, wherein when the plurality of contents is selected and a content to be output is added, the processor outputs information regarding the time required to output the remaining of the selected plurality of contents and the added content.

3. The information processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the information is information regarding an end time when output of the remaining of the selected plurality of contents will end.

4. The information processing system according to claim 3 , wherein, when the end time changes with the passage of time while the content is not being output, the processor outputs information relating to the end time after the change.

5. 2. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the time is a time required for the remaining output according to a speed set among a plurality of speeds as the speed of outputting the content.

6. The information processing system of claim 5, wherein the processor, when multiple contents are included in the remainder, outputs information regarding the time required to output the remainder at an output speed set for each of the multiple contents before output of the remainder is started.

7. 2. An information processing system as described in claim 1, wherein the information is information regarding the time required to output all but a portion of the remaining content, and / or information regarding the time required to output content other than the selected plurality of contents and to output the remaining content.

8. 2 . The information processing system according to claim 1 , wherein, when the time required for the remaining output of the selected plurality of contents changes in accordance with a change in the portion to be output, the processor outputs information relating to the time after the change.

9. The information processing system according to claim 1 , wherein, when a predetermined condition is satisfied with respect to a time required for outputting the remaining of the selected plurality of contents, the processor outputs information regarding the satisfaction of the predetermined condition.

10. The information processing system according to claim 9 , wherein the processor outputs, when the condition is satisfied, information relating to the condition no longer being satisfied.

11. The information processing system according to claim 1 , wherein the processor displays the reception image in a manner corresponding to a time required for outputting the remaining of the selected plurality of contents.

12. the selected plurality of contents includes at least a first content, a second content, and a third content; 2. The information processing system of claim 1, wherein, when the second content is output after the first content and the third content is output after the second content, the processor outputs information regarding the time when the output of the second content will end before the output of the second content begins.

13. displaying a reception image for receiving a selection of a content that has not been selected as a content to be output; if a plurality of contents are selected, outputting the plurality of selected contents in sequence; When a plurality of contents are selected, outputting information regarding a time required for outputting the remaining of the plurality of selected contents while the reception image is being displayed and / or while a content other than the last content among the plurality of selected contents is being output; ,The output method, including

14. On the computer, A function of displaying a reception image for receiving the selection of content that has not been selected as content to be output; a function of outputting the selected contents in order when a plurality of contents are selected; a function of outputting information regarding a time required to output the remaining of the selected plurality of contents when the reception image is displayed and / or when a content other than the last content among the selected plurality of contents is being output; A program to achieve this.

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