Information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program

Abstract

To visualize the level of attention to all topics.SOLUTION: An information processing device comprises: a measurement unit which measures the number of clicks on topics listed in a topic list; a generation unit which generates content indicative of a level of attention to all topics on the basis of the measured number of clicks; and a display control unit which displays the content indicative of the level of attention to the generated all topics together with the topic list in a predetermined display mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, a user posted information server or the like has been disclosed that allows users to intuitively understand the level of excitement surrounding content (see Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6188987 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, while the above-mentioned conventional technology expresses excitement about the content by popping up user-submitted information (comments) on the display screen of individual news content, it is difficult to say that it is able to intuitively express the excitement about the overall topic on a news site / app, etc.

[0005] The present application has been made in view of the above, and aims to visualize the level of attention to an entire topic. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The information processing device of the present application is characterized by comprising a measurement unit that measures the number of clicks on topics posted in a topic list, a generation unit that generates content indicating the level of attention to the topics as a whole based on the measured number of clicks, and a display control unit that displays the generated content indicating the level of attention to the topics as a whole together with the topic list in a predetermined display format. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] According to one aspect of the embodiment, it is possible to visualize the level of attention to the entire topic. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an overview of an information processing system according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a first modification of the method of expressing the topic popularity. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a second modified example of the method of expressing the topic attention level. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a change in the way a graph is displayed. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of displaying the news top together with other frames. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a terminal device according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a server device according to the embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure according to the embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] Hereinafter, an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program according to the present application (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments") will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the information processing device, the information processing method, and the information processing program according to the present application are not limited to these embodiments. Furthermore, the same components in the following embodiments will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicated descriptions will be omitted.

[0010] [1. Overview of the information processing system] First, an overview of an information processing system according to an embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an overview of an information processing system according to an embodiment. As shown in Fig. 1, an information processing system 1 according to an embodiment includes a terminal device 10 and a server device 100. These various devices are connected to each other via a network N in a wired or wireless manner so as to be able to communicate with each other. This enables the terminal device 10 to cooperate with the server device 100. The network N is, for example, a LAN (Local Area Network), a WAN (Wide Area Network), the Internet, etc.

[0011] Terminal device 10 is an information processing device used by a user U. For example, terminal device 10 may be a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet terminal, a desktop or notebook (laptop) type PC (Personal Computer), a mobile phone such as a feature phone (Gala-ke or Gala-ho), a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), a game console or AV device with communication functions, an information appliance or digital appliance, a car navigation system, a wearable device such as a smart watch, a head-mounted display, or smart glasses. Terminal device 10 may also be a house or building, a car, a home appliance, an electronic device, or the like that is compatible with the Internet of Things (IOT).

[0012] In this embodiment, the terminal device 10 is a smart device such as a smartphone or tablet used by a user U, and is a portable terminal device capable of communicating with any server device via a wireless communication network such as LTE (Long Term Evolution), 4G (4th Generation), or 5G (5th Generation: fifth generation mobile communication system), Bluetooth (registered trademark), or wireless LAN. The terminal device 10 has a screen such as a liquid crystal display with a touch panel function, and accepts various operations on displayed data such as content, such as tapping, sliding, and scrolling, performed by the user U with a finger or a stylus. An operation performed on an area of ​​the screen where content is displayed may be considered an operation on the content. The terminal device 10 may be not only a smart device, but also an information processing device such as a desktop PC or a laptop PC.

[0013] The server device 100 is, for example, a computer such as a PC or a blade server, or a mainframe or a workstation, etc. The server device 100 may be realized by cloud computing.

[0014] In this embodiment, the server device 100 is an information processing device that works in conjunction with the terminal device 10 of each user U and provides API (Application Programming Interface) services for various applications (hereinafter referred to as apps) and various data to the terminal device 10 of each user U, and is realized by a computer, a cloud system, etc.

[0015] The server device 100 may also be an information processing device that provides some kind of online service to the terminal device 10 of each user U. For example, the server device 100 may provide the following online services: internet connection, search service, social networking service (SNS), electronic commerce (EC), electronic payment, online games, online banking, online trading, hotel and ticket reservations, video and music distribution, news, maps, route search, route guidance, line information, operation information, and weather forecast. In practice, the server device 100 may cooperate with various servers that provide the above-mentioned online services and act as an intermediary for the online services or may be responsible for processing the online services.

[0016] The server device 100 can acquire user information about the user U. For example, the server device 100 acquires, as the user information, information (attribute information) about the attributes of the user U, such as the gender, age, and residential area of ​​the user U. The server device 100 can also acquire information about the attributes of the user U, such as demographic attributes, psychographic attributes, geographic attributes, and behavioral attributes. The server device 100 may also acquire, as the user information, a segment to which the user U belongs in the marketing field or a persona (personality). The server device 100 then stores and manages the information (attribute information) about the attributes of the user U together with identification information (such as a user ID) that identifies the user U.

[0017] The server device 100 also acquires various types of history information (log data) indicating the behavior of the user U from the terminal device 10 of the user U or from various servers based on the user ID, etc. For example, the server device 100 acquires a location history, which is a history of the user U's location and date and time, from the terminal device 10. The server device 100 also acquires a search history, which is a history of search queries entered by the user U, from a search server (search engine). The server device 100 also acquires a browsing history, which is a history of content viewed by the user U, from a content server. The server device 100 also acquires a purchase history (payment history), which is a history of the user U's product purchases and payment processes, from an e-commerce server or a payment processing server. The server device 100 may also acquire a listing history and a sales history, which are a history of the user U's listings on the marketplace, from the e-commerce server or the payment processing server. The server device 100 also acquires a posting history, which is a history of the user U's posts, from a posting server or SNS server that provides a word-of-mouth posting service. The various servers and the like described above may be the server device 100 itself. That is, the server device 100 may function as the various servers and the like described above.

[0018] Furthermore, the number of devices included in the information processing system 1 shown in Fig. 1 is not limited to that shown in the figure. For example, in Fig. 1, for the sake of simplicity, only one terminal device 10 is shown, but this is merely an example and is not limiting, and two or more devices may be included.

[0019] [2. Visualizing the level of attention to the entire topic] In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the server device 100 measures (counts) the number of clicks on topics posted in a topic list on a news site / app (step S1).

[0020] Next, the server device 100 generates content indicating the degree of interest in all topics for each category (genre) based on the measured (counted) number of clicks (step S2).

[0021] Then, the server device 100 cooperates with the terminal device 10 of the user U via the network N, and displays content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic on the news site / app together with the list of topics in a predetermined display format on the terminal device 10 of the user U (step S3).

[0022] At this time, the server device 100 provides content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic to the terminal device 10 of the user U via the network N, thereby causing the content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic to be displayed in a predetermined display format on the terminal device 10 of the user U on the news site / app. The terminal device 10 of the user U displays the content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic provided by the server device 100 in a predetermined display format on the news site / app.

[0023] In this embodiment, the server device 100 measures the number of clicks for each topic listed in the topic list and calculates the sum (total number) of the measured number of clicks. For example, the server device 100 measures the number of clicks for all topics (8 x 8 = 64 topics) selected in eight categories, "Domestic," "International," "Economy," "Entertainment," "Sports," "IT," "Science," and "Regional," with eight topics selected for each category (eight per category). In this embodiment, the sum (total number) of the clicks for these 64 topics indicates the level of attention to the topics as a whole. In other words, the level of attention to the topics as a whole is measured based on the total number of clicks received by all 64 selected topics.

[0024] The server device 100 may measure the number of clicks for each of the eight topics for each category. That is, the server device 100 may measure the number of clicks for each of the eight topics for each category and calculate the sum (total number) of the measured clicks. That is, the server device 100 may indicate the degree of attention to a category based on the sum (total number) of the number of clicks for each time period or in real time for the eight topics for each category.

[0025] [2-1. Examples of display formats] With reference to FIGS. 1 to 5, examples of predetermined display modes when displaying content indicating the level of attention to all topics on a news site / app will be described.

[0026] For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the server device 100 may measure (count) the number of clicks on topics listed in a topic list on a news site / app, and based on the measured (counted) number of clicks, display the number of clicks for each time period in a bar graph as content indicating the level of attention given to the topic as a whole.

[0027] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a first modified example of a method for expressing a topic attention level. For example, as shown in FIG. 2(a), the server device 100 may express the real-time topic attention level in stages, such as "high," "normal," and "low." In this case, the server device 100 may classify the real-time topic attention level as "high," "normal," or "low" depending on whether the number of clicks exceeds a predetermined value (threshold). The number of stages is arbitrary. For example, it may be three stages or five stages. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 2(b), the server device 100 may express the real-time topic attention level with stars. For example, the server device 100 may express the topic attention level by the number, color, size, or the like of the stars. In this case, the server device 100 may express the topic attention level by the shading (gradation) of the stars, such as by making the color darker as the number of stars increases (as the stars are positioned further to the right when the display starts from the left).

[0028] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a second modified example of a method for expressing the topic attention level. For example, as shown in FIG. 3(a), the server device 100 may express the real-time topic attention level using a motif. For example, the server device 100 may express the topic attention level in terms of a natural object or building such as Mount Fuji or Tokyo Tower, or a famous person or animal, depending on the number of clicks. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 3(b), the server device 100 may express the real-time topic attention level in the form of a lamp display (warning light). For example, the server device 100 may display a lamp such as "high attention level" or "normal attention level" depending on the number of clicks.

[0029] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a modified example of how a graph is displayed. For example, as shown in FIG. 4(a), the server device 100 may display the real-time attention level of a topic using a meter (needle). In this case, the server device 100 may display the current time (e.g., 15:00) along with the meter (needle) indicating the attention level of the topic, or may display information about the topic in question (topic XX is trending). Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 4(b), the server device 100 may display the real-time attention level of a topic using a meter (horizontal bars). For example, the server device 100 may assume that the highest value in history is 100% and represent the real-time attention level of a topic using a horizontal bar graph. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 4(c), the server device 100 may display the real-time attention level of a topic using a radar chart. For example, the server device 100 may display a polygonal radar chart with vertices representing items such as "number of views," "number of comments," "number of agrees" (number of likes), "number of disagrees" (number of dislikes), and "number of helpful comments," and may display the real-time number and average for each item. Note that in practice, the present invention is not limited to these examples. The server device 100 may also use a pie chart to represent the percentage (ratio) of each of the above items.

[0030] 5 is a diagram showing an example of displaying the link together with other frames in the news top. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the server device 100 may display a link to a live stream (live streaming of the latest topics) and the number of views of the live stream together with other frames in the news top. Furthermore, the server device 100 may display not only the number of views of the live stream, but also a trending label on a topic that is attracting attention, and may display the momentum of comment posting in a comment timeline module, so as to display the link across the entire news top.

[0031] The server device 100 may also cause the terminal device 10 to display the real-time topic attention level in a display mode selected by the user U from among the above-mentioned display modes. In this case, the server device 100 receives a setting (designation) of the topic attention level display mode from the terminal device 10 of the user U via the network N. The server device 100 may also change the display mode of the topic attention level in response to an operation by the user U to change the display mode. In other words, the display mode of the topic attention level can be changed at any time.

[0032] In this embodiment, by displaying the real-time topic popularity in this manner, the user U can feel that there are always people on the news site / app, that there is enthusiasm and activity, and the user U can feel a sense of excitement and anticipation that things might suddenly change at any moment.

[0033] Furthermore, when a particular topic is gaining attention, User U can feel a sense of exhilaration, as if "I am witnessing that moment" (a sense of being present at the times). Also, when the attention on the topic is calm, User U can feel calm, composed, and peaceful.

[0034] [2-2. Supplementary Information] Note that the number of clicks on topics listed in the topic list is not necessarily constant, but is constantly fluctuating as long as there are people (viewers) clicking. In order to display changes in the level of attention to the topic as a whole (increase or decrease in the total number of clicks (total number)), the server device 100 may measure the number of clicks for each predetermined period (for example, every minute) and display the increase or decrease in the total number of clicks (total number) in a predetermined display format. In this case, the total number of clicks (total number) is updated every predetermined period (for example, every minute). In other words, the server device 100 updates the content indicating the level of attention to the topic as a whole at each predetermined period.

[0035] Furthermore, when a new topic is selected in the topic list (when the topic list is updated), the server device 100 measures the number of clicks on the newly selected topic and displays the total number of clicks (total number) in a predetermined display format. In this way, the total number of clicks (total number) is also updated when the topic list is updated. In other words, the server device 100 updates the content indicating the attention level for all topics when the topic list is updated.

[0036] Instead of the number of clicks, the server device 100 may measure the number of people visiting the news site or news page and display the number in a predetermined display format. The server device 100 may also measure the number of people accessing the top page (top page access count) and display the number in a predetermined display format. The server device 100 may also measure the number of clicks on the most viewed topic and display the number in a predetermined display format.

[0037] In addition, in order to achieve the purpose of attracting attention to the topic itself, the server device 100 may measure the number and increase / decrease of people viewing the content selected as the topic, rather than the number of people viewing the topic, and display the number in a predetermined display format.

[0038] In this embodiment, the topics listed in the topic list of a news site / app are used as an example for explanation, but in reality, the topics are not limited to those listed in the topic list. For example, the server device 100 may measure the attention level of each piece of content listed in a ranking list of content (videos, music, manga, novels, illustrations, etc.) and display the content in a predetermined display format.

[0039] [3. Example of terminal device configuration] Next, the configuration of the terminal device 10 will be described with reference to Fig. 6. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the terminal device 10 according to the embodiment. As shown in Fig. 6, the terminal device 10 includes a communication unit 11, a display unit 12, an input unit 13, a positioning unit 14, a sensor unit 20, a control unit 30 (controller), and a storage unit 40.

[0040] (Communications Department 11) The communication unit 11 is connected to the network N by wire or wirelessly, and transmits and receives information to and from the server device 100 via the network N. For example, the communication unit 11 is realized by a NIC (Network Interface Card), an antenna, etc.

[0041] (Display section 12) Display unit 12 is a display device that displays various information such as position information. For example, display unit 12 is a liquid crystal display (LCD) or an organic electroluminescent display (OLED). Display unit 12 is also a touch panel display, but is not limited to this.

[0042] (Input section 13) The input unit 13 is an input device that accepts various operations from the user U. For example, the input unit 13 has buttons for inputting characters, numbers, etc. The input unit 13 may be an input / output port (I / O port), a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, etc. If the display unit 12 is a touch panel display, a part of the display unit 12 functions as the input unit 13. The input unit 13 may be a microphone that accepts voice input from the user U. The microphone may be wireless.

[0043] (Positioning unit 14) The positioning unit 14 receives signals (radio waves) transmitted from satellites of a GPS (Global Positioning System), and acquires position information (e.g., latitude and longitude) indicating the current position of the terminal device 10, which is the device itself, based on the received signals. That is, the positioning unit 14 positions the position of the terminal device 10. Note that GPS is merely an example of a GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System).

[0044] The positioning unit 14 can also measure the position using various methods other than GPS. For example, the positioning unit 14 may measure the position by using various communication functions of the terminal device 10 as an auxiliary positioning means for position correction, etc., as described below.

[0045] (Wi-Fi positioning) For example, the positioning unit 14 uses a Wi-Fi (registered trademark) communication function of the terminal device 10 or a communication network provided by each communication company to measure the position of the terminal device 10. Specifically, the positioning unit 14 performs Wi-Fi communication or the like and measures the distance to a nearby base station or access point, thereby measuring the position of the terminal device 10.

[0046] (Beacon positioning) The positioning unit 14 may also measure the position by using a Bluetooth (registered trademark) function of the terminal device 10. For example, the positioning unit 14 measures the position of the terminal device 10 by connecting to a beacon transmitter connected by the Bluetooth (registered trademark) function.

[0047] (geomagnetic positioning) The positioning unit 14 also measures the position of the terminal device 10 based on a geomagnetic pattern of a structure that has been measured in advance and a geomagnetic sensor that the terminal device 10 has.

[0048] (RFID positioning) Furthermore, for example, if the terminal device 10 has a function of an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag equivalent to a contactless IC card used at station ticket gates, in stores, etc., or has a function of reading an RFID tag, the location where the terminal device 10 was used is recorded together with information on the payment or the like made by the terminal device 10. The positioning unit 14 may obtain such information to determine the location of the terminal device 10. Alternatively, the location may be determined by an optical sensor, an infrared sensor, or the like provided in the terminal device 10.

[0049] The positioning unit 14 may measure the position of the terminal device 10 using one or a combination of the above-mentioned positioning means, as needed.

[0050] (Sensor unit 20) The sensor unit 20 includes various sensors mounted on or connected to the terminal device 10. The connection may be wired or wireless. For example, the sensors may be detection devices other than the terminal device 10, such as wearable devices or wireless devices. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the sensor unit 20 includes an acceleration sensor 21, a gyro sensor 22, a barometric pressure sensor 23, a temperature sensor 24, a sound sensor 25, a light sensor 26, a magnetic sensor 27, and an image sensor (camera) 28.

[0051] The above-described sensors 21 to 28 are merely examples and are not intended to be limiting. That is, the sensor unit 20 may be configured to include some of the sensors 21 to 28, or may include other sensors such as a humidity sensor in addition to or instead of the sensors 21 to 28.

[0052] The acceleration sensor 21 is, for example, a three-axis acceleration sensor, and detects physical movements of the terminal device 10, such as the direction of movement, speed, and acceleration of the terminal device 10. The gyro sensor 22 detects physical movements of the terminal device 10, such as tilt in three axial directions, based on the angular velocity of the terminal device 10. The air pressure sensor 23 detects, for example, the air pressure around the terminal device 10.

[0053] Since the terminal device 10 includes the acceleration sensor 21, the gyro sensor 22, the atmospheric pressure sensor 23, etc., it is possible to measure the position of the terminal device 10 using a technique such as Pedestrian Dead-Reckoning (PDR) that uses these sensors 21 to 23. This makes it possible to obtain indoor position information that is difficult to obtain using a positioning system such as GPS.

[0054] For example, the number of steps, walking speed, and distance walked can be calculated using a pedometer that uses the acceleration sensor 21. In addition, the direction of travel, line of sight, and body tilt of the user U can be determined using the gyro sensor 22. In addition, the altitude and floor on which the terminal device 10 of the user U is located can be determined from the air pressure detected by the air pressure sensor 23.

[0055] The temperature sensor 24 detects, for example, the temperature around the terminal device 10. The sound sensor 25 detects, for example, the sound around the terminal device 10. The light sensor 26 detects the illuminance around the terminal device 10. The magnetic sensor 27 detects, for example, the geomagnetism around the terminal device 10. The image sensor 28 captures an image around the terminal device 10.

[0056] The above-mentioned air pressure sensor 23, temperature sensor 24, sound sensor 25, light sensor 26, and image sensor 28 can detect the air pressure, temperature, sound, and illuminance, respectively, and capture images of the surroundings, thereby detecting the environment and situation around the terminal device 10. Furthermore, the accuracy of the location information of the terminal device 10 can be improved based on the environment and situation around the terminal device 10.

[0057] (control unit 30) The control unit 30 includes, for example, a microcomputer having a CPU (Central Processing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory), RAM, input / output ports, etc., and various other circuits. The control unit 30 may also be configured with hardware such as an integrated circuit, for example, an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). The control unit 30 includes a transmitting unit 31, a receiving unit 32, and a processing unit 33.

[0058] (Transmitter 31) The transmission unit 31 can transmit, for example, various information input by the user U using the input unit 13, various information detected by each sensor 21 to 28 mounted on or connected to the terminal device 10, and location information of the terminal device 10 measured by the positioning unit 14 to the server device 100 via the communication unit 11.

[0059] (Receiving unit 32) The receiving unit 32 can receive various types of information provided by the server device 100 and requests for various types of information from the server device 100 via the communication unit 11.

[0060] (Processing unit 33) The processing unit 33 controls the entire terminal device 10, including the display unit 12. For example, the processing unit 33 can output various information transmitted by the transmitting unit 31 and various information received from the server device 100 by the receiving unit 32 to the display unit 12 for display.

[0061] (Storage unit 40) The storage unit 40 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), an optical disk, etc. The storage unit 40 stores various programs, various data, etc.

[0062] [4. Server device configuration example] Next, the configuration of the server device 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Fig. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the server device 100 according to the embodiment. As shown in Fig. 7, the server device 100 includes a communication unit 110, a storage unit 120, and a control unit 130.

[0063] (Communication unit 110) The communication unit 110 is realized by, for example, a network interface card (NIC), etc. The communication unit 110 is connected to a network N by wire or wirelessly.

[0064] (Storage unit 120) The storage unit 120 is realized by, for example, a semiconductor memory element such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a flash memory, or a storage device such as an HDD, an SSD, an optical disk, etc. The storage unit 120 may store attribute information and history information (log data) of the user U together with identification information (such as a user ID) indicating the user U.

[0065] (control unit 130) The control unit 130 is a controller, and is realized by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or the like, executing various programs (corresponding to an example of an information processing program) stored in a storage device inside the server device 100 using a storage area such as a RAM as a working area. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the control unit 130 has an acquisition unit 131, a setting unit 132, a measurement unit 133, a generation unit 134, and a display control unit 135.

[0066] (Acquisition part 131) The acquisition unit 131 acquires a search query input by a user U. For example, when the user U inputs a search query into a search engine or the like to perform a keyword search, the acquisition unit 131 acquires the search query via the communication unit 110. That is, the acquisition unit 131 acquires, via the communication unit 110, the keywords input by the user U into the search box of a search engine, website, or app.

[0067] Furthermore, the acquisition unit 131 acquires user information about the user U via the communication unit 110. For example, the acquisition unit 131 acquires identification information (such as a user ID) indicating the user U, location information of the user U, attribute information of the user U, etc. from the terminal device 10 of the user U. Furthermore, the acquisition unit 131 may acquire the identification information indicating the user U, attribute information of the user U, etc. when the user U is registered. Then, the acquisition unit 131 stores the user information in the storage unit 120.

[0068] Furthermore, the acquisition unit 131 acquires various types of history information (log data) indicating the behavior of the user U via the communication unit 110. For example, the acquisition unit 131 acquires various types of history information indicating the behavior of the user U from the terminal device 10 of the user U or from various servers based on the user ID or the like. Then, the acquisition unit 131 stores the various types of history information in the storage unit 120.

[0069] (Setting unit 132) The setting unit 132 sets the display mode of the content that indicates the degree of attention to the entire topic.

[0070] For example, the setting unit 132 receives a designation or selection regarding the display mode of content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic from the user U's terminal device 10 via the communication unit 110, and sets the display mode of the content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic in accordance with the designation or selection.

[0071] At this time, the setting unit 132 may set the display mode of the content to an initial setting (default setting) in advance, and change the setting of the display mode of the content when an operation to change the display mode of the content is received from the terminal device 10 of the user U. Note that the setting of the display mode of the content, which indicates the attention level for the entire topic, can be changed at any time.

[0072] Alternatively, the setting unit 132 may automatically set or change the display mode of the content in accordance with pre-set conditions. Also, the setting unit 132 may set the display mode of the content individually for each category.

[0073] (Measurement section 133) The measurement unit 133 measures the number of clicks on the topics posted in the topic list. For example, the measurement unit 133 measures the number of clicks on the topics posted in the topic list.

[0074] (Generation unit 134) The generation unit 134 generates content indicating the degree of attention to the entire topic based on the measured number of clicks. For example, the generation unit 134 generates content indicating the degree of attention to the entire topic based on the sum (total number) of the number of clicks to all the topics listed in the topic list. In this case, the generation unit 134 may generate content indicating the degree of attention to the entire topic including the display mode.

[0075] (Display control unit 135) The display control unit 135 causes the terminal device 10 of the user U to display the content indicating the degree of attention to the generated topics as a whole together with the topic list in a predetermined display mode via the communication unit 110. For example, the display control unit 135 causes the content indicating the degree of attention to the generated topics as a whole to be displayed in the display mode set by the setting unit 132.

[0076] In addition, the display control unit 135 may be a providing unit that provides the terminal device 10 with various information regarding the content indicating the attention level to the generated topics as a whole and the display mode in order to display the content indicating the attention level to the generated topics as a whole in a predetermined display mode, or a linking unit that links with the terminal device 10 via the communication unit 110.

[0077] For example, the display control unit 135 displays content indicating the degree of attention to the entire topic in the form of a bar graph indicating the total number of clicks for each time period for the entire topic.

[0078] Furthermore, the display control unit 135 displays content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic by expressing the magnitude of the total number of clicks in real time for the entire topic with the number and color of stars.

[0079] Furthermore, the display control unit 135 displays content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic by expressing the magnitude of the total number of clicks in real time for the entire topic using a motif.

[0080] Furthermore, the display control unit 135 displays content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic by expressing the total number of clicks in real time for the entire topic in a lamp display like a warning light.

[0081] Furthermore, the display control unit 135 displays content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic by expressing the total number of clicks in real time for the entire topic with a meter needle.

[0082] Furthermore, the display control unit 135 displays content indicating the degree of attention to the entire topic by expressing the total number of clicks in real time for the entire topic as a bar graph meter.

[0083] Furthermore, the display control unit 135 displays content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic in the form of a radar chart with items such as the number of views, the number of comments, and the number of reactions, including sympathy and antipathy, to the entire topic.

[0084] In addition, when a topic is being live-streamed in the topic list, the display control unit 135 displays the number of live views, displays a featured label on the topic that is attracting attention, and displays the momentum of comment posting in the comment timeline module.

[0085] In practice, some or all of the above-described acquiring unit 131, measuring unit 133, generating unit 134, and display control unit 135 may be provided in the terminal device 10 of the user U. For example, the processing unit 33 of the terminal device 10 of the user U may start an app or the like to execute some or all of the functions of the above-described acquiring unit 131, measuring unit 133, generating unit 134, and display control unit 135.

[0086] [5. Processing Procedure] Next, a processing procedure by the server device 100 according to the embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Fig. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure according to the embodiment. Note that the processing procedure shown below is repeatedly executed by the control unit 130 of the server device 100.

[0087] 8, the setting unit 132 of the server device 100 sets in advance the display mode of the content indicating the degree of attention to the entire topic (step S101). At this time, the setting unit 132 may receive in advance from the terminal device 10 of the user U via the communication unit 110 a designation or selection regarding the display mode of the content indicating the degree of attention to the entire topic.

[0088] Next, the measurement unit 133 of the server device 100 measures the number of clicks on the topics posted in the topic list (step S102). For example, the measurement unit 133 measures the number of clicks on the topics posted in the topic list. At this time, the acquisition unit 131 of the server device 100 may acquire information related to the topic list or the posted topics via the communication unit 110.

[0089] Next, the generating unit 134 of the server device 100 generates content indicating the degree of attention to the entire topic based on the measured number of clicks (step S103).

[0090] Next, the display control unit 135 of the server device 100 causes the terminal device 10 of the user U to display the generated content indicating the attention level for all of the topics together with the topic list in a predetermined display mode via the communication unit 110 (step S104). For example, the display control unit 135 causes the content to be displayed in the display mode set by the setting unit 132.

[0091] Next, the setting unit 132 of the server device 100 accepts a change operation from the terminal device 10 of the user U, or changes the settings of the display mode of the content indicating the attention level for the entire topic according to pre-set conditions (step S105).

[0092] Next, the display control unit 135 of the server device 100 causes the terminal device 10 of the user U to display the content indicating the attention level for the entire topic in the changed display mode via the communication unit 110 (step S106).

[0093] [6. Modifications] The terminal device 10 and the server device 100 described above may be implemented in various different forms other than the above embodiment. Therefore, modifications of the embodiment will be described below.

[0094] In the above embodiment, some or all of the processing executed by the server device 100 may actually be executed by the terminal device 10 (or an application running on the terminal device 10). For example, the processing may be completed in a stand-alone manner (by the terminal device 10 alone). In this case, the terminal device 10 is assumed to have the functions of the server device 100 in the above embodiment. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the terminal device 10 cooperates with the server device 100, and therefore, from the perspective of the user U, it appears that the processing of the server device 100 is also being executed by the terminal device 10. In other words, from another perspective, the terminal device 10 can also be said to be equipped with the server device 100.

[0095] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, when the server device 100 measures the number of clicks on topics of a news site / app and displays them in a predetermined display format, it may measure the number of clicks on topics by category (domestic, international, economics, entertainment, sports, IT, science, life, local, etc.) and display them in a predetermined display format, not limited to topics listed in the topic list of the news site / app.

[0096] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, when the server device 100 measures the number of clicks on topics for each category and displays them in a predetermined display mode, the server device 100 may be able to set the display mode of the real-time topic popularity individually for each category. For example, the server device 100 may display categories such as "domestic," "international," and "economy" as a radar chart, and categories such as "entertainment," "sports," "IT," "science," and "region" as a bar graph.

[0097] [7. Effects] As described above, the information processing device (terminal device 10 and server device 100) according to the present application is characterized by comprising a measurement unit 133 that measures the number of clicks on topics posted in a topic list, a generation unit 134 that generates content indicating the level of attention to the topics as a whole based on the measured number of clicks, and a display control unit 135 that displays the generated content indicating the level of attention to the topics as a whole together with the topic list in a predetermined display mode.

[0098] For example, the display control unit 135 displays content indicating the degree of attention to the entire topic in the form of a bar graph indicating the total number of clicks for each time period for the entire topic.

[0099] Furthermore, the display control unit 135 displays content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic by expressing the magnitude of the total number of clicks in real time for the entire topic with the number and color of stars.

[0100] Furthermore, the display control unit 135 displays content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic by expressing the magnitude of the total number of clicks in real time for the entire topic using a motif.

[0101] Furthermore, the display control unit 135 displays content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic by expressing the total number of clicks in real time for the entire topic in a lamp display like a warning light.

[0102] Furthermore, the display control unit 135 displays content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic by expressing the total number of clicks in real time for the entire topic with a meter needle.

[0103] Furthermore, the display control unit 135 displays content indicating the degree of attention to the entire topic by expressing the total number of clicks in real time for the entire topic as a bar graph meter.

[0104] Furthermore, the display control unit 135 displays content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic in the form of a radar chart with items such as the number of views, the number of comments, and the number of reactions, including sympathy and antipathy, to the entire topic.

[0105] In addition, when a topic is being live-streamed in the topic list, the display control unit 135 displays the number of live views, displays a featured label on the topic that is attracting attention, and displays the momentum of comment posting in the comment timeline module.

[0106] By performing any one or a combination of the above-described processes, the information processing device according to the present application can visualize the degree of attention to the entire topic.

[0107] [8. Hardware Configuration] The terminal device 10 and the server device 100 according to the above-described embodiments are realized by a computer 1000 having a configuration as shown in Fig. 9, for example. The following description will be given taking the server device 100 as an example. Fig. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration. The computer 1000 is connected to an output device 1010 and an input device 1020, and has a configuration in which a calculation device 1030, a primary storage device 1040, a secondary storage device 1050, an output I / F (Interface) 1060, an input I / F 1070, and a network I / F 1080 are connected via a bus 1090.

[0108] The arithmetic device 1030 operates based on programs stored in the primary storage device 1040 and the secondary storage device 1050, programs read from the input device 1020, and the like, and executes various processes. The arithmetic device 1030 is realized by, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or the like.

[0109] The primary storage device 1040 is a memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) that temporarily stores data used by the arithmetic device 1030 for various calculations. The secondary storage device 1050 is a storage device in which data used by the arithmetic device 1030 for various calculations and various databases are registered, and is realized by a ROM (Read Only Memory), an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), an SSD (Solid State Drive), a flash memory, or the like. The secondary storage device 1050 may be an internal storage device or an external storage device. The secondary storage device 1050 may also be a removable storage medium such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory or an SD (Secure Digital) memory card. The secondary storage device 1050 may also be cloud storage (online storage), a NAS (Network Attached Storage), a file server, or the like.

[0110] The output I / F 1060 is an interface for transmitting information to be output to an output device 1010 that outputs various types of information, such as a display, a projector, a printer, etc., and is realized by a connector conforming to a standard such as USB (Universal Serial Bus), DVI (Digital Visual Interface), or HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface), etc. The input I / F 1070 is an interface for receiving information from various input devices 1020, such as a mouse, a keyboard, a keypad, a button, a scanner, etc., and is realized by a USB, etc.

[0111] Furthermore, the output I / F 1060 and the input I / F 1070 may be wirelessly connected to the output device 1010 and the input device 1020, respectively. That is, the output device 1010 and the input device 1020 may be wireless devices.

[0112] The output device 1010 and the input device 1020 may be integrated into one device, such as a touch panel. In this case, the output I / F 1060 and the input I / F 1070 may also be integrated into one device as an input / output I / F.

[0113] The input device 1020 may be a device that reads information from, for example, an optical recording medium such as a CD (Compact Disc), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), or a PD (Phase Change Rewritable Disk), a magneto-optical recording medium such as an MO (Magneto-Optical disk), a tape medium, a magnetic recording medium, or a semiconductor memory.

[0114] The network I / F 1080 receives data from other devices via the network N and sends it to the arithmetic device 1030, and also transmits data generated by the arithmetic device 1030 to other devices via the network N.

[0115] The arithmetic unit 1030 controls the output device 1010 and the input device 1020 via the output I / F 1060 and the input I / F 1070. For example, the arithmetic unit 1030 loads a program from the input device 1020 or the secondary storage device 1050 onto the primary storage device 1040 and executes the loaded program.

[0116] For example, when the computer 1000 functions as the server device 100, the arithmetic unit 1030 of the computer 1000 executes a program loaded onto the primary storage device 1040 to realize the functions of the control unit 130. The arithmetic unit 1030 of the computer 1000 may also load a program acquired from another device via the network I / F 1080 onto the primary storage device 1040 and execute the loaded program. The arithmetic unit 1030 of the computer 1000 may also cooperate with the other device via the network I / F 1080 to call and use the functions and data of a program from another program of the other device.

[0117] [9. Other] Although the embodiments of the present application have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the contents of these embodiments. Furthermore, the above-described components include those that can be easily imagined by a person skilled in the art, those that are substantially the same, and those that are within the scope of so-called equivalents. Furthermore, the above-described components can be combined as appropriate. Furthermore, various omissions, substitutions, or modifications of the components can be made without departing from the spirit of the above-described embodiments.

[0118] Furthermore, among the processes described in the above embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being performed automatically can be performed manually, or all or part of the processes described as being performed manually can be performed automatically using a known method. In addition, the information including the processing procedures, specific names, various data, and parameters shown in the above documents and drawings can be changed as desired unless otherwise specified. For example, the various information shown in each drawing is not limited to the information shown in the drawings.

[0119] Furthermore, the components of each device shown in the figure are conceptual functional components and do not necessarily have to be physically configured as shown in the figure. In other words, the specific form of distribution and integration of each device is not limited to that shown in the figure, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in any unit depending on various loads, usage conditions, etc.

[0120] For example, the above-mentioned server device 100 may be realized by multiple server computers, and depending on the function, the configuration can be flexibly changed, such as by calling an external platform using an API (Application Programming Interface) or network computing.

[0121] Furthermore, the above-described embodiments and modifications can be combined as appropriate within the scope of not causing any contradiction in the processing content.

[0122] Furthermore, the above-mentioned "section, module, unit" can be read as "means" or "circuit," etc. For example, an acquisition unit can be read as an acquisition means or an acquisition circuit. [Explanation of symbols]

[0123] 1. Information Processing Systems 10 Terminal Equipment 100 Server device 110 Communications Department 120 Storage section 130 Control Unit 131 Acquisition Department 132 Settings 133 Measuring section 134 Generation part 135 Display control unit

Claims

1. a measurement unit that measures the number of clicks on the topics posted in the topic list; a generation unit that generates content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic based on the measured number of clicks; a display control unit that displays the generated content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic together with the topic list in a predetermined display mode; An information processing device comprising:

2. The display control unit displays the content indicating the attention level for the entire topic in the form of a bar graph indicating the total number of clicks for each time period for the entire topic.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

3. The display control unit displays the content indicating the attention level of the entire topic by expressing the total number of clicks in real time for the entire topic with the number and color of stars.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

4. The display control unit displays the content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic by expressing the magnitude of the total number of clicks on the entire topic in real time using a motif.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

5. The display control unit displays the content indicating the attention level for the entire topic by displaying the total number of clicks for the entire topic in real time using a lamp display like a warning light.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

6. The display control unit displays the content indicating the attention level for the entire topic by expressing the total number of clicks for the entire topic in real time with a meter needle.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

7. The display control unit displays content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic by expressing the total number of clicks on the entire topic in real time as a bar graph meter.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

8. The display control unit displays the content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic in the form of a radar chart having items such as the number of views, the number of comments, and the number of reactions including sympathy and antipathy to the entire topic.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

9. When a topic is being live-streamed in the topic list, the display control unit displays the number of live views, displays a featured label on a topic that is attracting attention, and displays the momentum of comment posting in a comment timeline module.

2. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein:

10. An information processing method executed by an information processing device, a measurement step of measuring the number of clicks on the topics posted in the topic list; a generating step of generating content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic based on the measured number of clicks; a display control step of displaying the generated content indicating the degree of attention to all of the topics together with the list of topics in a predetermined display mode; An information processing method comprising:

11. A measurement procedure for measuring the number of clicks on topics posted in the topic list; a generation step for generating content indicating the level of attention to the entire topic based on the measured number of clicks; a display control procedure for displaying the generated content indicating the attention level for all of the topics together with the list of topics in a predetermined display mode; An information processing program characterized by causing a computer to execute the above.

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