Content distribution system

Abstract

To provide a content distribution system configured to adjust, in real time, a transmission mode of content that a user is viewing, so as to be suitable for the user, in accordance with the change in desired information detected while the user is viewing the content.SOLUTION: A content distribution system 100 includes: detection means 1 which detects desired information including information related to a user and the surroundings of the user; content transmission means 2 which transmits content; and content distribution means 3 which can communicate with the detection means 1 and the content transmission means 2, acquires the desired information from the detection means 1, and distributes information on the content to the content transmission means 2. The content distribution means 3 adjusts, in real time, a transmission mode of the content that the user is experiencing, so as to be suitable for the user, in accordance with the change in the desired information detected while the user is experiencing the content.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a content distribution system. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example, is known as a content distribution system that detects a user's biometric information (e.g., brainwave data or eye movement), transmits content data to a user terminal based on the detected biometric information, and changes the content viewed by the user.

[0003] In Patent Document 1, a group to which the user belongs is identified based on measured electroencephalogram data of the user, and specific content data that is pre-associated with each user group is selected. The content data is then transmitted to the user computer, and the placement of the content data is controlled based on the movement of the user's eyes when viewing the content data. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 5243318 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In Patent Document 1, the layout of content data is changed based on the user's line of sight, but no technology was found that constantly detects various types of biometric information of the user, including line of sight, while the user is viewing content, and changes the delivery mode of the content being viewed by the user in real time in response to changes in the various biometric information to suit the user.

[0006] Furthermore, when changing the delivery mode of the above content in real time, no technology was found that references changes in various types of biometric information of the user, as well as, for example, movement information relating to the user's physical movements, location information relating to the user's location, and spatial information relating to the space in which the user is located.

[0007] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and has an object to provide a content distribution system that can adjust in real time the delivery mode of the content experienced by a user to a delivery mode suitable for the user in response to changes in desired information detected when the user experiences the content. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The present invention comprises a detection means capable of detecting desired information including information relating to a user and the user's surroundings, a content sending means capable of sending content, and a content distribution means capable of communicating with each of the detection means and the content sending means, capable of acquiring the desired information from the detection means, and capable of distributing information of the content to the content sending means, wherein the content distribution means is capable of adjusting in real time the sending mode of the content experienced by the user in response to changes in the desired information detected while the user is experiencing the selected content, so that the sending mode is suitable for the user.

[0009] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, among the desired information detected by the detection means, the information relating to the user includes biometric information of the user, and the content distribution means is capable of analyzing the biometric information obtained from the detection means and adjusting the delivery mode of the content so that the biometric information of the user experiencing the content becomes the desired biometric information.

[0010] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, when the user wishes to rest, the detection means detects the biometric information, and the content distribution means is capable of adjusting the mode of sending the content so that the numerical value or state of the detected biometric information becomes a numerical value or state that will cause the user to rest.

[0011] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, when the user wishes to excite himself, the detection means detects the biometric information, and the content distribution means is capable of adjusting the mode of sending the content so that the numerical value or state of the detected biometric information becomes a numerical value or state that excites the user.

[0012] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, among the desired information detected by the detection means, the information relating to the user includes movement information relating to the user's physical movements and location information relating to the user's location, and the content distribution means is capable of analyzing information including the movement information and location information of the user acquired from the detection means, and adjusting the delivery mode of the content so that the information including the movement information and location information of the user experiencing the content is in a desired state.

[0013] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, when the user wishes to rest, the detection means detects information including the user's motion information and position information, and the content distribution means is capable of adjusting the mode of sending the content so that the numerical values ​​or states of the detected information including the user's motion information and position information become numerical values ​​or states that will cause the user to rest.

[0014] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, when the user wishes to excite himself, the detection means detects information including the user's motion information and position information, and the content distribution means is capable of adjusting the mode of sending the content so that the numerical value or state of the detected information including the user's motion information and position information becomes a numerical value or state that excites the user.

[0015] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, among the desired information detected by the detection means, the information relating to the user's surroundings includes spatial information relating to the space in which the user is located, and the content distribution means is capable of analyzing the spatial information obtained from the detection means and adjusting the delivery mode of the content so that the spatial information relating to the space in which the user who is experiencing the content is located is in a desired state.

[0016] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, when the user wishes to rest, the detection means detects the spatial information, and the content distribution means is capable of adjusting the mode of sending the content so that the numerical value or state of the detected spatial information becomes a numerical value or state that will cause the user to rest.

[0017] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that, when the user wishes to excite himself, the detection means detects the spatial information, and the content distribution means is capable of adjusting the mode of sending the content so that the numerical value or state of the detected spatial information becomes a numerical value or state that excites the user.

[0018] The present invention is also characterized in that, when the user wishes to bring his or her physical and mental state into a restful state including a peaceful sleep state, a relaxed state, a state relieved from tension, or a meditative state, among the desired information detected by the detection means, the information relating to the user includes biometric information of the user, movement information relating to the user's physical movements, and location information relating to the user's location, and the information relating to the user's surroundings includes spatial information relating to the space in which the user is located, and the content distribution means is capable of determining the user's desired restful state based on the detected biometric information, movement information, location information, and spatial information, and is capable of adjusting the delivery mode of the content so that the numerical values ​​or states of the detected biometric information, movement information, location information, and spatial information become numerical values ​​or states that will bring the user into the desired restful state.

[0019] The present invention is also characterized in that, when the user wishes to bring his or her own physical and mental state into an excited state, including a state in which the user's own emotions fluctuate, among the desired information detected by the detection means, the information relating to the user includes the user's biometric information, movement information relating to the user's physical movements, and location information relating to the user's location, and the information relating to the user's surroundings includes spatial information relating to the space in which the user is located, and the content distribution means is capable of determining the user's desired excited state based on the detected biometric information, movement information, location information, and spatial information, and is capable of adjusting the delivery mode of the content so that the numerical values ​​or states of the detected biometric information, movement information, location information, and spatial information become numerical values ​​or states that will bring the user into the desired excited state.

[0020] Further, the present invention is characterized in that the content distribution means is capable of automatically generating the content and distributing information on the automatically generated content to the content sending means.

[0021] Further, the present invention is characterized in that the content distribution means is capable of distributing information on the content captured by the imaging means to the content sending means in real time.

[0022] The present invention is also characterized in that the content distribution means is capable of selecting information of the content suitable for the user based on the desired information obtained from the detection means, and is capable of recommending the content to the user.

[0023] The present invention is also characterized in that the content is information that the user can physically sense, and the content sending means is configured to be able to provide the user with information that the user can physically sense.

[0024] Furthermore, the present invention is characterized in that the content sending means is configured to be wearable on the body of the user, configured to be disposed facing the user, or configured to surround the user.

[0025] The present invention is also characterized in that it comprises a walking surface on which the user experiencing the content can walk, a driving means capable of driving the walking surface in a desired direction, and a driving speed control means capable of controlling the driving speed of the walking surface to be the desired driving speed.

[0026] The present invention is also characterized in that it comprises a vehicle on which the user who experiences the content can ride, a driving means for driving the vehicle in a desired direction, and a driving speed control means for controlling the driving speed of the vehicle to a desired driving speed.

[0027] The present invention is also characterized in that it further comprises gravity control means provided so as to surround the content sending means and capable of controlling gravity in an inner space to a desired gravity. Effect of the Invention

[0028] According to the present invention, it is possible to adjust in real time the delivery mode of the content being experienced by the user in accordance with changes in desired information detected when the user experiences the content, so that the delivery mode is suitable for the user. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0029] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram showing a first embodiment of a content distribution system according to the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a content distribution flow. [Diagram 3] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a state in which content has been sent out in the content distribution system according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a state in which the content transmission mode has been adjusted from the state shown in FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a first modification of a living room according to the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a second modified example of a living room in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a third modified example of a living room in the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a living room in a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a living room in embodiment 3 of the present invention. [Figure 10] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a living room in embodiment 5 of the present invention. [Figure 11] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a living room in embodiment 6 of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0030] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiments described below do not limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims. Furthermore, not all of the configurations described below are necessarily essential requirements for the present invention.

[0031] Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0032] <Overall configuration of the content distribution system> 1 includes a detection means 1, a content sending means 2 that sends content to a user P to enable the user P to experience the content, and a content delivery means 3 that can communicate with both the detection means 1 and the content sending means 2 via a network NW. Each component of the content delivery system 100 will be described below.

[0033] In this specification, "content" refers to various creations made by human intellectual creative activities, including, for example, musical works such as songs, artistic works such as images, paintings, illustrations, and cartoons, and cinematic works such as movies, television dramas, videos, and animations. Furthermore, content is not limited to the above examples, and also includes, for example, information that user P can physically sense with the five senses of user P.

[0034] In addition, in this specification, "delivery of content" is a concept that includes not only the playback of pre-fixed content information by means of audio or video recording, but also enabling user P to experience live-streamed content or automatically generated content, as described below.

[0035] In addition, in this specification, "experiencing content" is a concept that includes not only viewing the content, but also sensing information about the content through the user P's five senses other than sight and hearing, such as smell, touch (skin), gravity, perceived temperature, and perceived humidity.

[0036] <Detection methods> The detection means 1 is capable of detecting desired information including information relating to the user P and the user P's surroundings.

[0037] Of the above "desired information," "information related to user P" includes biometric information of user P, motion information related to user P's physical movements, and location information related to user P's location. The above "biometric information of user P" is intended to be information including user P's heart rate, brain waves, body temperature, electrocardiogram, pupil diameter, iris activity, facial expressions, and vocalizations. "Biometric information of user P" is not limited to the above examples, but includes all detectable biometric information.

[0038] Among the above-mentioned "desired information," "information related to the surroundings of user P" includes spatial information related to the space in which user P is located, such as information including the temperature, humidity, airflow, brightness, carbon dioxide concentration, odor, and air cleanliness of the space in which user P is located. The above-mentioned "spatial information" is not limited to the above examples, but includes information related to all detectable spaces.

[0039] The detection means 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a first detection unit 4, a second detection unit 5, a third detection unit 6, a transmitting / receiving unit 7, and an additional function unit 8.

[0040] The first detection unit 4 is a functional unit capable of mainly detecting biological information of the user P, and in this embodiment, is, for example, a wristwatch-type device that can be worn by the user P on the body.

[0041] The second detection unit 5 is a functional unit capable of mainly detecting movement information related to the physical movements of the user P and position information related to the location of the user P, and in this embodiment, for example, is a functional unit capable of detecting the movements of the user P and the position information of the user P.

[0042] The third detection unit 6 is a functional unit capable of detecting spatial information related to the space (room R1) in which the user P is located, and in this embodiment, is an instrument capable of measuring information including, for example, the temperature, humidity, airflow, brightness, carbon dioxide concentration, odor, and air cleanliness in the space in which the user P is located.

[0043] Biometric information of user P, motion information related to the motion of the body of user P, position information related to the location of user P, and spatial information related to the space in which user P is located can be detected in a composite manner by the first detection unit 4, the second detection unit 5, and the third detection unit 6. For example, among the biometric information of user P, pupil diameter, iris activity, facial expression, and vocalization can be detected by the second detection unit 5. In addition, position information related to the location of user P and spatial information related to the space in which user P is located can also be detected by the first detection unit 4.

[0044] The transmitting / receiving unit 7 is a functional unit capable of transmitting various pieces of information detected by the first detecting unit 4, the second detecting unit 5, and the third detecting unit 6 to the content distributing means 3 via the network NW.

[0045] The additional functional unit 8 is a functional unit that enables addition of a function to the detection means 1. Therefore, the detection means 1 may include other functional units by adding a desired functional unit (not shown in FIG. 1) by the additional functional unit 8.

[0046] <About content delivery methods> The content sending means 2 includes a display unit 9 , an audio output unit 10 , a bodily sensation information output unit 11 , an air conditioning function unit 12 , a lighting unit 13 , a transmitting / receiving unit 14 , and an additional function unit 15 .

[0047] The display unit 9 is a display that mainly displays content such as cinematographic works such as movies, television dramas, videos, and animations, and artistic works including images, paintings, illustrations, manga, etc., and in this embodiment, it is arranged to cover the four side walls, ceiling wall, and floor of the living room R1 equipped with the bathtub B, as shown in Figure 3.

[0048] The audio output unit 10 is a speaker that mainly outputs sounds and the like that accompany the transmission of content, including musical works such as songs, as well as artistic works and cinematic works, and in this embodiment is provided at a specified position in room R1.

[0049] The sensory information output unit 11 is a functional unit that outputs information that can be physically sensed by the user P using the five senses, etc., of the user P in order to enhance the sense of realism of the user P experiencing the content in conjunction with the transmission of various contents, and in this embodiment, is provided at a specified position in the room R1.

[0050] The "information that the user P can physically sense" includes, for example, "wind" and "watering" to reproduce wind and rain, and "smell" related to the content to be transmitted (not limited to the above examples). In FIG. 3, the bodily sensation information output unit 11 outputs wind W.

[0051] The air conditioning function unit 12 is a function unit that adjusts the room environment of the room R1, such as the temperature, humidity, airflow, and air cleanliness. Note that the air conditioning function unit 12 may be added with a function that enables adjustment of space information other than the above (for example, carbon dioxide concentration, odor, etc.).

[0052] The lighting unit 13 is a functional unit that can illuminate the living room R1 and change the brightness, and in this embodiment, is provided at a predetermined position in the living room R1.

[0053] The transmitting / receiving unit 14 is a functional unit capable of transmitting and receiving various information to and from the content distribution means 3 via the network NW.

[0054] The additional function unit 15 is a function unit that enables addition of functions to the content sending means 2. Therefore, the content sending means 2 may include other function units by adding desired function units not shown in FIG.

[0055] <About content distribution method 3> The content distribution means 3 is capable of communicating with both the detection means 1 and the content sending means 2 via the network NW, and is configured to be able to acquire desired information from the detection means 1 and to be able to distribute content information to the content sending means 2.

[0056] The content distribution means 3 includes a server 16 having various functional units, and a database 17 capable of storing various information. The server 16 can transmit and receive various information to and from the detection means 1 and the content sending means 2 via the network. Each component of the content distribution means 3 will be described below.

[0057] <About the server> The server 16 has, as the above-mentioned "various functional units", a transmission / reception unit 18, a first analysis unit 19, a second analysis unit 20, a third analysis unit 21, a transmission control unit 22, an imaging unit 23, a search unit 24, a selection unit 25, a recommendation unit 26, a transmission list creation unit 27, a content generation unit 28, and an additional functional unit 29.

[0058] The transmitting / receiving unit 18 is a functional unit capable of transmitting and receiving various information to and from the content distribution means 3 via the network NW. The transmitting / receiving unit 18 is capable of receiving desired information from the detection means 1 via the network NW, and is also capable of distributing content information to the content sending means 2.

[0059] The first analysis unit 19 is a functional unit that performs an analysis as to whether or not the biometric information of the user P experiencing the content is the desired biometric information, based on the biometric information acquired from the detection means 1. More specifically, the first analysis unit 19 analyzes the numerical values ​​or states of information including the heart rate, brain waves, body temperature, electrocardiogram, pupil diameter, iris activity, facial expression, and vocalization of the user P detected by the detection means 1 as the biometric information.

[0060] Here, for example, if user P wants to rest, the first analysis unit 19 analyzes whether the numerical values ​​or states of information including user P's heart rate, brain waves, body temperature, electrocardiogram, pupil diameter, iris activity, facial expression, and vocalization are such that user P will rest.

[0061] Also, for example, when user P wants to excite himself, the first analysis unit 19 analyzes whether the numerical values ​​or states of information including the user P's heart rate, brain waves, body temperature, electrocardiogram, pupil diameter, iris activity, facial expression, and vocalization are numerical values ​​or states that will excite the user P.

[0062] The second analysis unit 20 is a functional unit that performs an analysis as to whether or not the information including the motion information and position information of the user P experiencing the content is the desired motion information and position information, etc., based on the information including the motion information related to the body motion of the user P acquired from the detection means 1 and the position information related to the location of the user P. More specifically, the second analysis unit 20 analyzes the numerical value or state of the information including the motion information and position information of the user P.

[0063] Here, for example, if user P wants to rest himself, the second analysis unit 20 analyzes whether the numerical values ​​or states of the information including the movement information and position information of user P are numerical values ​​or states that will cause user P to rest.

[0064] Also, for example, in the case where user P wants to excite himself, the second analysis unit 20 analyzes whether the numerical values ​​or states of information including the motion information and position information of user P are numerical values ​​or states that will excite user P.

[0065] The third analysis unit 21 is a functional unit that performs analysis as to whether or not the information including spatial information related to the space in which the user P is experiencing the content is located is desired spatial information, etc., based on the information including spatial information related to the space in which the user P is located that is acquired from the detection means 1. More specifically, the first analysis unit 19 analyzes the numerical values ​​or states of information including the temperature, humidity, air flow, brightness, carbon dioxide concentration, odor, and air cleanliness in the space in which the user P is located, as spatial information.

[0066] Here, for example, if user P wants to rest, the third analysis unit 21 analyzes whether the numerical values ​​or conditions of information including temperature, humidity, airflow, brightness, carbon dioxide concentration, odor, and air cleanliness of the space in which user P is located are such that they will cause user P to rest.

[0067] Also, for example, in the case where user P wants to excite himself, the third analysis unit 21 analyzes whether the numerical values ​​or states of information including temperature, humidity, airflow, brightness, carbon dioxide concentration, odor, and air cleanliness of the space in which user P is located are numerical values ​​or states that will excite user P.

[0068] Here, in this specification, "when user P wants to rest" refers to a case where user P wants to bring his / her physical and mental state into a restful state including, for example, a peaceful sleep state, a relaxed state and a state relieved from tension (a so-called relaxed state), or a meditative state, and each of the first analysis unit 19, the second analysis unit 20, and the third analysis unit 21 is configured to determine which of the various restful states user P desires based on the biometric information, movement information, position information, and spatial information acquired from the detection means 1, and further to appropriately refer to information on the content currently experienced by user P, and a biometric information pattern 31, a movement information / position information pattern 32, and a spatial information pattern 33 stored in the database 17 described later, so as to enable the above-mentioned analysis.

[0069] In addition, in this specification, "when user P wants to excite himself" refers to a case where user P wants to change his mental and physical state to an excited state including a state in which he experiences emotional ups and downs (so-called an emotionally moved state, a state of overjoyment, or a state of fear, etc.) by experiencing exciting or thrilling content such as an action movie or a sports game, or content such as a movie or a drama that moves the viewer's emotions and makes the viewer laugh, or cry or shudder due to emotion or fear. The first analysis unit 19, the second analysis unit 20, and the third analysis unit 21 are each configured to appropriately refer to the bioinformation, motion information, position information, and spatial information acquired from the detection means 1, as well as information on the content that user P is currently experiencing, and a bioinformation pattern 31, a motion information / position information pattern 32, and a spatial information pattern 33 stored in the database 17 described later, to determine which of the above various excited states user P desires, and to enable the above-mentioned analysis.

[0070] The transmission control unit 22 is a functional unit that controls the transmission of content and can adjust in real time the transmission mode of the content being experienced by user P to a transmission mode suitable for user P in response to changes in desired information detected while user P is experiencing the content.

[0071] More specifically, based on the results of the analysis of the biometric information by the first analysis unit 19, the transmission control unit 22 adjusts the content transmission mode in real time so that the biometric information of the user P experiencing the content becomes the desired biometric information.

[0072] For example, if user P wishes to rest, and the analysis by the first analysis unit 19 shows that the numerical values ​​or states of information including user P's heart rate, brain waves, body temperature, electrocardiogram, pupil diameter, iris activity, facial expression, and vocalization are not values ​​or states that would allow user P to rest, then the content delivery mode is adjusted so that the numerical values ​​or states will allow user P to rest.

[0073] On the other hand, for example, if user P wants to excite himself, and the analysis by the first analysis unit 19 shows that the numerical values ​​or states of information including the heart rate, brain waves, body temperature, electrocardiogram, pupil diameter, iris activity, facial expression, and vocalization are not numerical values ​​or states that will excite user P, the content delivery mode is adjusted so that the numerical values ​​or states will be such that user P will be excited.

[0074] In addition, based on the analysis results of the numerical value or state of information including the motion information and position information of user P by the second analysis unit 20, the transmission control unit 22 adjusts the content transmission mode in real time so that the numerical value or state of the information including the motion information and position information becomes the desired numerical value or state.

[0075] For example, if user P wishes to rest, and the analysis by the second analysis unit 20 shows that the numerical values ​​or state of information including user P's motion information and position information are not numerical values ​​or states that would allow user P to rest, the content delivery mode is adjusted so that the numerical values ​​or states will allow user P to rest.

[0076] On the other hand, for example, if user P wants to excite himself, and as a result of the analysis by the second analysis unit 20, the numerical values ​​or state of the information including the motion information and position information of user P are not numerical values ​​or states that will excite user P, the content delivery mode is adjusted so that the numerical values ​​or states become numerical values ​​or states that will excite user P.

[0077] Furthermore, the sending control unit 22 adjusts the sending mode of the content in real time so that the spatial information related to the space in which the user P is located obtained by the third analysis unit 21 becomes the desired spatial information.

[0078] For example, if user P wishes to rest, and the analysis by the third analysis unit 21 shows that the values ​​or conditions of information including temperature, humidity, airflow, brightness, carbon dioxide concentration, odor, and air cleanliness in the space where user P is located are not values ​​or conditions that would encourage user P to rest, the content delivery mode is adjusted so that the values ​​or conditions are such that user P will rest.

[0079] On the other hand, for example, if user P wants to excite himself, and the analysis by the third analysis unit 21 shows that the numerical values ​​or states of information including the temperature, humidity, airflow, brightness, carbon dioxide concentration, odor, and air cleanliness of the space in which user P is located are not numerical values ​​or states that will excite user P, the content delivery mode is adjusted so that the numerical values ​​or states become numerical values ​​or states that will excite user P.

[0080] The imaging unit 23 is a live camera capable of distributing captured images and the like in real time (so-called "live distribution") via the network NW. In this embodiment, the imaging unit 23 is provided in the server 16 of the content distribution means 3, but a plurality of imaging units may also be disposed externally. Therefore, it is possible to dispose the imaging unit 23, for example, at a seaside, a scenic spot, a tourist facility, an observation facility, and the like, and distribute the scenery, views, and the like of these in real time.

[0081] The search unit 24 is a functional unit capable of searching the server 16 for content information 30 , which is data of the content stored in the database 17 of the content distribution means 3 .

[0082] The selection unit 25 is a functional unit capable of selecting content information 30 suitable for the user P from the content information 30 stored in the database 17 based on the desired information acquired from the detection means 1.

[0083] The recommendation unit 26 is a functional unit that recommends to the user P the content information 30 suitable for the user P selected by the selection unit 25 .

[0084] The transmission list creation unit 27 is a functional unit capable of creating data of a transmission list made up of desired content information 30 selected from a plurality of content information 30 stored in the database 17 .

[0085] The content generation unit 28 is a functional unit that enables automatic generation of content to be sent to the user P side, and is configured to include, for example, an artificial intelligence system capable of generating various types of content including generative artificial intelligence (generative AI).

[0086] The additional function unit 29 is a function unit that enables functions to be added to the server 16. Therefore, the server 16 may include other function units by adding a desired function unit (not shown in FIG. 1) by the additional function unit 29.

[0087] <About the database> The database 17 stores desired information including content information 30 , a biometric information pattern 3 , a motion information / position information pattern 32 , and a spatial information pattern 33 .

[0088] The content information 30 is data of various contents that can be distributed to the content sending means 2. The biometric information pattern 3 is data of patterns of biometric information including the heart rate, brain waves, body temperature, electrocardiogram, pupil diameter, iris activity, facial expression, and vocalization of the user P. The motion information / position information pattern 32 is data of patterns of information including the motion information and position information of the user P. The spatial information pattern 33 is data of patterns of spatial information including the temperature, humidity, air flow, brightness, carbon dioxide concentration, odor, and air cleanliness of the space where the user P is located.

[0089] <Content information distribution flow> Next, the flow of distributing content information will be described with reference to FIG.

[0090] First, in step S1 shown in FIG. 2, the detection means 1 starts transmitting information including biometric information of user P, motion information and position information of user P, and spatial information related to the space in which user P is located, as detection data to the content distribution means 3.

[0091] 2, the recommendation unit 26 in the content distribution means 3 recommends content information 30 suitable for the user P to the user P based on the desired information acquired from the detection means 1. Note that step S2 may be omitted and the process may proceed to step S3 shown in FIG.

[0092] In step S3 shown in FIG. 2, the user P searches for content information 30 from the database 17 in the content distribution means 3 via the content sending means 2, and selects the desired content information 30 while also referring to the content information 30 recommended by the content distribution means 3.

[0093] In step S4 shown in FIG. 2, the content distribution means 3 starts distribution of the content information 30, and in step S5 shown in FIG.

[0094] For example, when user P wants to relax, he selects content information 30 as shown in Fig. 3 and causes the content sending means 2 to deliver it. The content information 30 shown in Fig. 3 is a virtual image (which is taken as an example) that makes the user P feel as if he is in a grassland surrounded by mountains on all sides and with a stream running through it, and the user P can enjoy a bath while experiencing a state as if he were in the above-mentioned space.

[0095] When the distribution of the content information 30 starts (step S4), in step S6 shown in FIG. 2, information including biometric information of user P detected by the detection means 1 after the distribution of the content information 30 starts, motion information and position information of user P, and spatial information related to the space in which user P is located is transmitted to the content distribution means 3.

[0096] In step S7 shown in FIG. 2, the content distribution means 3 analyzes information including biometric information of user P detected by the detection means 1 after the start of distribution of the content information 30, motion information and position information of user P, and spatial information related to the space in which user P is located (an example of the analysis is as described above).

[0097] In step S8 shown in FIG. 2, based on the results of the above analysis, the sending control unit 22 of the content distribution means 3 adjusts the sending mode of the content information 30 in real time so that information including biometric information of the user P experiencing the content, motion information and position information of the user P, and spatial information related to the space in which the user P is located, becomes the desired numerical value or state (an example of adjusting the sending mode is as described above).

[0098] In step S9 shown in FIG. 2, the content distribution means 3 starts adjusting the transmission mode of the content information 30.

[0099] For example, if the values ​​or state of the biometric information of the user P are not values ​​or states that would make the user P rest, the sending mode of the content information 30 shown in Fig. 3 is adjusted as shown in Fig. 4 so that the values ​​or state would make the user P rest. The content information 30 shown in Fig. 4 is a virtual image (which is taken as an example) that makes the user P feel as if he or she is under a night sky with countless shining stars in a landscape such as that shown in Fig. 3, and the user P can enjoy bathing while experiencing a state as if he or she were in the above-mentioned space, and the user P can be encouraged to enter a relaxed state.

[0100] When adjustment of the transmission mode of the content information 30 is started (step S9), in step S10 shown in FIG. 2, information including biometric information of user P detected by the detection means 1 after adjustment of the transmission mode of the content information 30 is started, motion information and position information of user P, and spatial information related to the space in which user P is located is transmitted to the content distribution means 3, and analysis similar to that in step S7 shown in FIG. 2 is repeated.

[0101] <Regarding modified room configurations> In this embodiment, the room R1 shown in Figures 3 and 4 is a bathroom equipped with a bathtub B, but is not limited to this and may be rooms R2, R3, and R4 as in variant example 1-3 described below (see Figures 5-7).

[0102] A room R2 relating to variant example 1 shown in Figure 5, a room R3 relating to variant example 2 shown in Figure 6, and a room R4 relating to variant example 3 shown in Figure 7 are each identical in configuration and structure to the room R1 in this embodiment (see Figures 3 and 4), except for the shape of the room.

[0103] A living room R2 according to the first modification shown in FIG. 5 has a box-shaped interior, and a display unit 9 is provided so as to cover four side walls, a ceiling wall, and a floor surface.

[0104] A living room R3 according to the second modification shown in FIG. 6 has an interior formed in a hemispherical dome shape, and a display unit 40 is provided so as to cover the curved surfaces constituting the side walls and ceiling wall, as well as the floor surface.

[0105] A living room R4 according to the third modification shown in FIG. 7 has a pyramidal interior, and a display unit 41 is provided so as to cover the pyramidal surfaces constituting the side walls and ceiling wall, and the floor surface.

[0106] <Effects Obtained by the Present Embodiment> According to this embodiment, it is possible to adjust in real time the delivery mode of the content being experienced by the user P so as to become the delivery mode suitable for the user P in response to a change in desired information detected when the user P experiences the content.

[0107] The content distribution system according to the present invention may employ the following embodiment 2 in addition to the embodiment 1. Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0108] <About the rooms> 8 is the same as the first embodiment in terms of configuration and structure, except that a room R5 is provided instead of the room R1 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) in the first embodiment. Also, the room R5 differs from the room R1 in the first embodiment in that a treadmill 50 is provided on the floor surface of the room R5.

[0109] <About the treadmill> The treadmill 50 is configured to include a walking surface 51 on which a user P who is experiencing the content can walk, a drive means (not shown) capable of driving the walking surface 51 in a desired direction, and a drive control adjustment means (not shown) capable of controlling the drive speed of the walking surface 51 to the desired drive speed.

[0110] According to this embodiment, while a virtual image that makes the user P feel as if he or she is in a grassland is transmitted to the display unit 9 as content, the user P can enjoy the experience of walking through the transmitted virtual image while remaining in the living room R5 by driving the walking surface 51 in the desired direction (e.g., forward / backward or left / right) and at the desired driving speed using the driving means and driving speed control means.

[0111] <Effects Obtained by the Present Embodiment> According to this embodiment, the same effects as those of the first embodiment described above can be obtained.

[0112] The content delivery system according to the present invention may employ the following embodiment 3 in addition to the first and second embodiments. Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 9. Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0113] <About the display> In the present embodiment shown in Fig. 9, the display unit 60 in the content sending means is disposed so as to face the user P. Specifically, for example, it is provided on one side surface of the living room R6.

[0114] According to this embodiment, user P can enjoy the experience of viewing a desired landscape or the like while remaining in room R6 by sending a virtual image of the landscape or the like as content to display unit 60.

[0115] <Effects Obtained by the Present Embodiment> According to this embodiment, the same effects as those of the first and second embodiments described above can be obtained.

[0116] The content distribution system according to the present invention may employ the following embodiment 4 in addition to the first to third embodiments.

[0117] <About the display> In this embodiment, although not particularly shown, a device that can be worn by the user P is adopted as the display unit of the content sending means. Specifically, the above device can be a sunglasses-type device or a goggle-type device that can send distributed content and that the user P can experience when wearing it.

[0118] <Effects Obtained by the Present Embodiment> According to this embodiment, the same effects as those of the first to third embodiments described above can be obtained.

[0119] The content distribution system according to the present invention may employ the following embodiment 5 in addition to the first to fourth embodiments. Hereinafter, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 10. Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0120] <About the rooms> 10, the configuration and structure are the same as those of the first embodiment, except that a room R7 is provided instead of the room R1 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) in the first embodiment. The room R7 also differs from the room R1 in the first embodiment in that the room R7 is a room in which a vehicle 70 is accommodated.

[0121] <About Mounts> The vehicle 70 is disposed on the display unit 9, which corresponds to the floor surface in the living room R7. The vehicle 70 is provided with a seat S on which a user P who experiences the content can sit. In this embodiment, the vehicle 70 is exemplified as a vehicle having a chair shape, but is not limited thereto, and may be, for example, a housing having an interior imitating a driver's seat of a vehicle such as a passenger car or a railroad car, a cockpit of an aircraft, a bridge of a ship, or the like, or may be shaped like an animal that can be ridden on the back of a horse or the like.

[0122] According to this embodiment, while content such as virtual images is being transmitted to the display unit 9, the user P can use the drive means and drive speed control means to drive the vehicle 70 in a desired direction (e.g., up-down, front-back or left-right) at a desired distance and drive speed, thereby experiencing the content as if the user were driving the vehicle 70 through the transmitted virtual images while remaining within the living room R7.

[0123] A bodily sensory information output unit 71 is disposed at a desired location in front of the vehicle 70. The bodily sensory information output unit 71 can provide the user P with a wind pressure that is physically perceptible by the user P and reproduces the above-mentioned movement of the vehicle 70 by sending out wind W toward the vehicle 70. In addition to sending out the above-mentioned wind W, the bodily sensory information output unit 71 can output information that is physically perceptible by the user P through the five senses of the user P (i.e., information including "watering" and "smell") in conjunction with the sending out of various contents, in order to improve the sense of realism of the user P experiencing the contents, similarly to the bodily sensory information output unit 11 described in the first embodiment.

[0124] <Effects Obtained by the Present Embodiment> According to this embodiment, the same effects as those of the first to fourth embodiments described above can be obtained.

[0125] The content distribution system according to the present invention may employ the following sixth embodiment in addition to the first to fifth embodiments. Hereinafter, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 11. Note that the same components as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0126] <About the rooms> 11 is the same as the first embodiment in terms of configuration and structure, except that a room R8 is provided instead of the room R1 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) in the first embodiment. The room R8 also differs from the room R1 in the first embodiment in that the room R8 is provided with gravity control means 80.

[0127] <Gravity control measures> Gravity control means 80 is provided so as to surround the outside of room R8 constituting the content sending means, and is capable of controlling the gravity in the inner space 81 to a desired gravity. Therefore, by controlling the gravity in room R8 to a desired gravity with gravity control means 80, it is possible to change the gravity in room R8, for example, to create a zero-gravity state.

[0128] In this embodiment, the gravity control means 80 surrounds the outside of the room R8, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of the room R8, a user P wearing the device described in embodiment 4 (e.g., sunglasses type, goggles type, etc.) may experience content in an environment where gravity changes due to gravity control or in a zero-gravity environment in the space 81 of the gravity control means 80.

[0129] According to this embodiment, while content such as virtual images is being sent to the display unit 9, the user P can control the gravity in the room R8 using the gravity control means 80 to achieve the desired gravity, thereby allowing the user P to experience the content in an environment where gravity changes due to gravity control or in a zero-gravity environment.

[0130] <Effects Obtained by the Present Embodiment> According to this embodiment, the same effects as those of the first to fifth embodiments described above can be achieved.

[0131] The configurations described in the above embodiments can be modified as appropriate within the scope of the present invention, and are not limited to the configurations of the above embodiments. [Explanation of symbols]

[0132] 1. Detection means 2. Content transmission means 3. Content distribution methods 4…First detection section 5…Second detection section 6…Third detection section 7, 14, 18…Transmitter / receiver 8, 15, 29…Additional Functions 9, 40, 41, 60...Display section 10...Audio output section 11, 71…Sensory information output section 12…Air conditioning function section 13…Lighting section 16…Server 17…Database 19...1st analysis section 20…Second analysis section 21...Third Analysis Department 22... Transmission control unit 23...Imaging unit 24…Search section 25…Selection section 26…Recommendation Department 27…Sending List Creation Department 28…Content Generation Division 30…Content information 31...Biometric pattern 32...Motion and location information pattern 33…Spatial information pattern 50…Treadmill 51...Walking surface 52...Drive means 53...Drive speed control means 70…Mounting 80...Gravity control means 81…Space 100…Content distribution system P…User R1~R8…Room S…Seat

Claims

1. A detection means capable of detecting desired information including information related to a user and the user's surroundings; A content sending means capable of sending content; a content delivery means capable of communicating with each of the detection means and the content transmission means, acquiring the desired information from the detection means, and delivering information on the content to the content transmission means; Equipped with A content distribution system characterized in that the content distribution means is capable of adjusting in real time the delivery mode of the content being experienced by the user to a delivery mode suitable for the user in response to changes in the desired information detected while the user is experiencing the selected content.

2. Among the desired information detected by the detection means, the information related to the user includes biological information of the user, The content distribution system according to claim 1, characterized in that the content distribution means is capable of analyzing the biometric information acquired from the detection means and adjusting the delivery manner of the content so that the biometric information of the user experiencing the content becomes the desired biometric information.

3. When the user wants to rest, The detection means detects the biological information, The content distribution system according to claim 2, characterized in that the content distribution means is capable of adjusting the manner in which the content is sent so that the numerical value or state of the detected vital sign information becomes a numerical value or state that allows the user to rest.

4. When the user wants to excite himself, The detection means detects the biological information, The content distribution system according to claim 2, characterized in that the content distribution means is capable of adjusting the manner in which the content is sent so that the numerical value or state of the detected vital sign becomes a numerical value or state that excites the user.

5. Among the desired information detected by the detection means, the information related to the user includes motion information related to a body motion of the user and position information related to a location where the user is located, The content distribution system described in claim 1, characterized in that the content distribution means is capable of analyzing information including the user's motion information and position information obtained from the detection means, and adjusting the delivery mode of the content so that the information including the motion information and position information of the user experiencing the content is in a desired state.

6. When the user wants to rest, The detection means detects information including the motion information and the position information of the user, The content distribution system according to claim 5, characterized in that the content distribution means is capable of adjusting the manner in which the content is sent so that the numerical values ​​or states of information including the detected motion information and position information of the user become numerical values ​​or states that will keep the user calm.

7. When the user wants to excite himself, The detection means detects information including the motion information and the position information of the user, The content distribution system according to claim 5, characterized in that the content distribution means is capable of adjusting the manner in which the content is sent so that the numerical values ​​or states of information including the detected motion information and position information of the user become numerical values ​​or states that excite the user.

8. Among the desired information detected by the detection means, the information related to the surroundings of the user includes spatial information related to a space in which the user is located, The content distribution system according to claim 1, characterized in that the content distribution means is capable of analyzing the spatial information acquired from the detection means and adjusting the delivery manner of the content so that the spatial information relating to the space in which the user who is experiencing the content is located is in a desired state.

9. When the user wants to rest, The detection means detects the spatial information, The content distribution system according to claim 8, characterized in that the content distribution means is capable of adjusting the manner in which the content is sent so that the numerical value or state of the detected spatial information becomes a numerical value or state that causes the user to relax.

10. When the user wants to excite himself, The detection means detects the spatial information, The content distribution system according to claim 8, characterized in that the content distribution means is capable of adjusting the manner in which the content is sent so that the numerical value or state of the detected spatial information becomes a numerical value or state that excites a user.

11. When the user wishes to bring his / her mental and physical state into a restful state, including a state of restful sleep, a state of relaxation, a state of relief from tension, or a state of meditation, Among the desired information detected by the detection means, the information related to the user includes bioinformation of the user, motion information related to the body motion of the user, and location information related to the location of the user, and the information related to the surroundings of the user includes spatial information related to the space in which the user is located, The content distribution means includes: The content distribution system described in claim 1, characterized in that the user's desired resting state is determined based on the detected biometric information, movement information, position information, and spatial information, and the delivery mode of the content is adjusted so that the numerical values ​​or states of the detected biometric information, movement information, position information, and spatial information are numerical values ​​or states that will bring the user into the desired resting state.

12. When the user wants to put his / her own mental and physical state into an excited state, including a state in which the user's own emotions fluctuate, Among the desired information detected by the detection means, the information related to the user includes bioinformation of the user, motion information related to the body motion of the user, and location information related to the location of the user, and the information related to the surroundings of the user includes spatial information related to the space in which the user is located, The content distribution means includes: The content distribution system described in claim 1, characterized in that the user's desired excited state is determined based on the detected bio-information, movement information, position information, and spatial information, and the delivery mode of the content is adjusted so that the numerical values ​​or states of the detected bio-information, movement information, position information, and spatial information are numerical values ​​or states that will bring the user into the desired excited state.

13. 2. The content distribution system according to claim 1, wherein said content distribution means is capable of automatically generating said content and distributing information on said automatically generated content to said content sending means.

14. 2. The content distribution system according to claim 1, wherein said content distribution means is capable of distributing information on the content captured by an imaging means to said content sending means in real time.

15. 2. The content distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the content distribution means is capable of selecting information of the content suitable for the user based on the desired information acquired from the detection means, and is capable of recommending the content to the user.

16. The content is information that can be physically sensed by the user, 2. The content distribution system according to claim 1, wherein said content sending means is configured to be capable of providing said user with information that can be physically sensed by said user.

17. 2. The content distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the content sending means is configured to be wearable on the body of the user, configured to be disposed facing the user, or configured to surround the user.

18. a walking surface on which the user can walk while experiencing the content; A driving means capable of driving the walking surface in a desired direction; a drive speed control means for controlling the drive speed of the walking surface to a desired drive speed; 2. The content delivery system according to claim 1, further comprising:

19. a vehicle that the user can ride to experience the content; A driving means capable of driving the mounted object in a desired direction; a drive speed control means for controlling the drive speed of the vehicle to a desired drive speed; 2. The content delivery system according to claim 1, further comprising:

20. 2. The content distribution system according to claim 1, further comprising gravity control means provided to surround said content sending means and capable of controlling gravity in an internal space to a desired gravity.

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