Information processing system, information processing method, and program

Abstract

To satisfy the needs of users to photograph or film an event while preventing sneak photographing or filming at the event.SOLUTION: An information processing system is provided, comprising an acquisition unit for acquiring film data obtained by filming an event, an authentication unit for authenticating that the film data was filmed by a user with filming rights associated with right to participate in the event, an association unit for associating the authenticated film data with certification information, and a provision unit for providing the user with the film data associated with the certification information.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

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

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a technique for extracting transferable content from a distributed video of an event, adding certification information to the transferable content, and transferring it to a user. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2023 / 275982 Brochure Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Users at events have a need to film the event. For this reason, secret filming is likely to occur at events where personal filming is not permitted, such as idol events. Furthermore, the technology described in Patent Document 1 has the problem that the transferable content extracted from the distributed video is not filmed by the user himself, and therefore does not meet the above-mentioned needs.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and one exemplary purpose thereof is to provide a technology that satisfies the needs of users who want to photograph events while suppressing secret filming at events. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] An information processing system according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes an acquisition means for acquiring photographic data of an event, an authentication means for authenticating that the photographic data was taken by a user who has a photography right associated with a participation right for the event, an association means for associating certification information with the authenticated photographic data, and a provision means for providing the photographic data associated with the certification information to the user.

[0007] An information processing method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes an acquisition process in which at least one processor acquires photographic data of an event; an authentication process in which the at least one processor certifies that the photographic data was taken by a user who has a photographing right associated with a participation right for the event; an association process in which the at least one processor associates certification information with the authenticated photographic data; and a provision process in which the at least one processor provides the photographic data associated with the certification information to the user.

[0008] A program according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure is a program that causes a computer to function as an information processing system, and causes the computer to function as an acquisition means for acquiring photographic data of an event, an authentication means for authenticating that the photographic data was taken by a user who has photography rights associated with the participation right for the event, an association means for associating certification information with the authenticated photographic data, and a provision means for providing the photographic data associated with the certification information to the user. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to one exemplary aspect of the present disclosure, an exemplary effect is achieved in that a technology can be provided that satisfies the needs of users who want to photograph events while suppressing secret filming at events. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1]1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an information processing system according to the present disclosure. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a flow diagram showing the flow of an information processing method according to the present disclosure. [Figure 3] 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an information processing system according to the present disclosure. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a flow diagram illustrating the flow of an information processing method according to the present disclosure. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen of a ticket with photography rights according to the present disclosure. [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a flow diagram illustrating the flow of an information processing method according to the present disclosure. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen of a dedicated app according to the present disclosure. [Figure 8] 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an information processing system according to the present disclosure. [Figure 9] 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an information processing system according to the present disclosure. [Figure 10] 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an information processing system according to the present disclosure. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of a computer that functions as each device according to the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] The following are examples of embodiments of the present invention. However, the present invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments shown below, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims. For example, embodiments obtained by appropriately combining the technologies (part or all of the products or methods) employed in the exemplary embodiments shown below may also be included in the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, embodiments obtained by appropriately omitting some of the technologies employed in the exemplary embodiments shown below may also be included in the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, the effects mentioned in the exemplary embodiments shown below are examples of effects expected in the exemplary embodiments, and do not define the scope of the present invention. In other words, embodiments that do not exhibit the effects mentioned in the exemplary embodiments shown below may also be included in the scope of the present invention.

[0012] First Exemplary Embodiment A first exemplary embodiment, which is an example of an embodiment of the present invention, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. This exemplary embodiment is the basic form of each exemplary embodiment described later. The scope of application of each technology employed in this exemplary embodiment is not limited to this exemplary embodiment. That is, each technology employed in this exemplary embodiment can also be employed in other exemplary embodiments included in the present disclosure, to the extent that no particular technical obstacles arise. Furthermore, each technology shown in the drawings referenced to explain this exemplary embodiment can also be employed in other exemplary embodiments included in the present disclosure, to the extent that no particular technical obstacles arise.

[0013] (Configuration of information processing system) The configuration of the information processing system 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information processing system 1. As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing system 1 includes an acquisition unit 11, an authentication unit 12, an association unit 13, and a provision unit 14. The acquisition unit 11 is an example of a configuration that realizes an acquisition means. The authentication unit 12 is an example of a configuration that realizes an authentication means. The association unit 13 is an example of a configuration that realizes an association means. The provision unit 14 is an example of a configuration that realizes a provision means. The information processing system 1 can be configured by one or more computers. When the information processing system 1 is configured by multiple computers, the acquisition unit 11, authentication unit 12, association unit 13, and provision unit 14 may be distributed among the multiple computers.

[0014] The acquisition unit 11 acquires shooting data of an event. For example, the acquisition unit 11 may acquire shooting data of an event while the event is being held or after the event has ended. The shooting data may be a still image or a video. For example, the acquisition unit 11 may acquire the shooting data by reading it from a storage device in which the shooting data is saved. Furthermore, for example, the acquisition unit 11 may acquire the shooting data by receiving it from a terminal used by a user participating in the event. Furthermore, for example, the acquisition unit 11 may acquire the shooting data by receiving it from a shooting device controlled by a user participating in the event. However, the process by which the acquisition unit 11 acquires the shooting data is not limited to the specific example described above.

[0015] The authentication unit 12 authenticates that the photographed data was taken by a user who has the photographing right associated with the participation right of the event. Hereinafter, the "user who has the photographing right associated with the participation right of the event" will also be simply referred to as the "user who has the photographing right." Furthermore, "authenticating that the photographed data was taken by a user who has the photographing right" will also be simply referred to as "authenticating the photographed data."

[0016] A participation right is a right to participate in an event. A photography right is a right to photograph an event. A participation right may be associated with a photography right or may not be associated with a photography right. For example, the authentication unit 12 may authenticate the photography data when it determines that the user who photographed the photography data has the photography right. For example, if photography right information indicating whether or not the user has the photography right is stored in a storage device in association with identification information of a user who has the participation right, the photography data may be authenticated by comparing the identification information of the user identified from the photography data with the photography right information. However, the process by which the authentication unit 12 authenticates the photography data is not limited to the specific example described above.

[0017] The associating unit 13 associates certification information with the authenticated photographic data. The certification information may include, for example, some or all of information verifying the owner of the photographic data, information verifying the photographer of the photographic data, information verifying that the photographic data is authentic, etc., but is not limited to these. Furthermore, associating the certification information with the photographic data may involve generating data including the photographic data and the certification information, or may involve adding, to at least one of the photographic data and the certification information, information indicating the storage location of the other.

[0018] The providing unit 14 provides the photographic data associated with the certification information to the user. For example, the providing unit 14 may provide the user with information indicating a storage location of the photographic data associated with the certification information. Furthermore, for example, the providing unit 14 may provide the photographic data associated with the certification information by transmitting the photographic data to a terminal used by the user. However, the process of providing the photographic data associated with the certification information by the providing unit 14 is not limited to the specific example described above.

[0019] (Effects of information processing systems) As described above, the information processing system 1 is configured to include an acquisition unit 11 that acquires photographic data of an event, an authentication unit 12 that certifies that the photographic data was taken by a user who has the photography right associated with the right to participate in the event, an association unit 13 that associates certification information with the authenticated photographic data, and a provision unit 14 that provides the photographic data associated with the certification information to the user.

[0020] Therefore, according to the information processing system 1, a user who has a photography right associated with a participation right can participate in an event, photograph the event, and obtain the photographed photography data with the authentication information attached. If the event is secretly photographed, the photographed data associated with the authentication information cannot be obtained. Therefore, for users who want to photograph the event, the motivation to obtain a photography right associated with the participation right is increased rather than taking secret photographs. Therefore, according to the information processing system 1, the effect is obtained that the need for users to photograph the event can be satisfied while suppressing secret photography at the event.

[0021] (Flow of information processing method S1) When the information processing system 1 is configured by one or more computers, at least one processor included in the one or more computers executes an information processing method S1. The flow of the information processing method S1 will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a flow diagram showing the flow of the information processing method S1. As shown in Fig. 2, the information processing method S1 includes an acquisition process S11, an authentication process S12, a generation process S13, and a provision process S14.

[0022] In the acquisition process S11, at least one processor (for example, the acquisition unit 11) acquires photographic data of an event. A specific example of the acquisition process S11 is similar to the description of the specific example of the acquisition unit 11, and therefore detailed description will not be repeated.

[0023] In the authentication process S12, at least one processor (for example, the authentication unit 12) authenticates that the photographed data was taken by a user who has a photography right associated with the participation right for the event. A specific example of the authentication process S12 is similar to the description of the specific example of the authentication unit 12, and therefore detailed description will not be repeated.

[0024] In the generation process S13, at least one processor (for example, the association unit 13) associates the certification information with the authenticated photographic data. A specific example of the generation process S13 is similar to the description of the specific example of the association unit 13, and therefore detailed description will not be repeated.

[0025] In the providing process S14, at least one processor (for example, the providing unit 14) provides the photographed data associated with the certification information to the user. A specific example of the providing process S14 is similar to the description of the specific example of the providing unit 14, and therefore detailed description will not be repeated.

[0026] (Effects of information processing methods) As described above, the information processing method S1 includes an acquisition process S11 in which at least one processor acquires photographic data of an event, an authentication process S12 in which at least one processor authenticates that the photographic data was taken by a user who has a photographing right associated with the participation right for the event, a generation process S13 in which at least one processor associates certification information with the authenticated photographic data, and a provision process in which at least one processor provides the photographic data associated with the certification information to a user. Therefore, the information processing method S1 can achieve the same effects as the information processing system 1.

[0027] Second Exemplary Embodiment A second exemplary embodiment, which is one example of an embodiment of the present invention, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Components having the same functions as those described in the above exemplary embodiment will be assigned the same reference numerals, and their description will be omitted as appropriate. The scope of application of each technology employed in this exemplary embodiment is not limited to this exemplary embodiment. That is, each technology employed in this exemplary embodiment can also be employed in other exemplary embodiments included in the present disclosure, to the extent that no particular technical hindrance occurs. Furthermore, each technology shown in each drawing referenced to explain this exemplary embodiment can also be employed in other exemplary embodiments included in the present disclosure, to the extent that no particular technical hindrance occurs.

[0028] (Outline of Information Processing System 1A) The information processing system 1A is a system that grants a user the right to photograph an event in association with a participation right to participate in the event, and associates proof information with photographic data taken by a user with the photographic right, and provides the photographic data to the user. In this exemplary embodiment, a non-fungible token (hereinafter also referred to as an NFT) is used as an example of proof information. Hereinafter, associating an NFT with photographic data will also be referred to as "converting photographic data into an NFT." NFT-converted photographic data will also be referred to as "NFT photographic data." In other words, NFT photographic data is composed of photographic data and an associated NFT.

[0029] Event organizers have a need to increase the revenue they can earn from hosting an event. However, the number of participation rights that can be sold, which are the main source of revenue, is limited by factors such as the size of the venue. In particular, when participation rights are categorized by different prices (for example, participation rights that are closer to the stage are more expensive), the number of higher-priced participation rights is even more limited. This makes it difficult for event organizers to increase the revenue they can earn from hosting an event.

[0030] Like information processing system 1, information processing system 1A not only solves the problem of "meeting the needs of users to photograph events while suppressing secret filming of events," but also solves the problem of increasing the profits obtained from holding events.

[0031] (Configuration of information processing system 1A) FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information processing system 1A. As shown in FIG. 3, the information processing system 1A includes a management server 10, a sales server 20, and a user terminal 30. The management server 10 is a server that manages photographed data of an event captured by a user. The sales server 20 is a server that sells participation rights. The user terminal 30 is a terminal used by a user. The management server 10, the sales server 20, and the user terminal 30 are communicably connected to each other via a network NW1. The network NW1 may include, but is not limited to, a wireless local area network (LAN), a wired LAN, a wide area network (WAN), mobile data communication, etc. Note that while FIG. 1 shows one of each device, the number of each device included in the information processing system 1A is not limited to one and may be multiple.

[0032] (Configuration of Management Server 10) The management server 10 includes a control unit 110, a storage unit 120, and a communication unit 130. The control unit 110 controls each unit of the management server 10. The control unit 110 includes an acquisition unit 11, an authentication unit 12, an association unit 13, and a provision unit 14. The storage unit 120 stores data used by the control unit 110 and programs executed by the control unit 110. The communication unit 130 connects to a network NW1 and communicates with other devices.

[0033] The acquisition unit 11 acquires the photographic data of an event via a predetermined terminal application that becomes available upon acquisition of the photographing right for the event. An example of the "predetermined terminal application that becomes available upon acquisition of the photographing right" is hereinafter also referred to as the "dedicated application 32." The dedicated application 32 is a functional block included in the user terminal 30, and will be described in detail below.

[0034] The acquisition unit 11 may also acquire information identifying the user along with the photographic data via the dedicated app 32. The information identifying the user may be, for example, user information of an NFT content server (not shown) that manages NFT content. NFT content is any content associated with an NFT. The NFT content server may be, for example, a server that has functions such as converting any content into an NFT, storing NFT content, managing owners of NFT content, and acting as an intermediary in the buying and selling of NFT content.

[0035] The authentication unit 12 authenticates the photographed data when the photographed data is acquired via the dedicated application 32. For example, when the photographed data received by the acquisition unit 11 is accompanied by information indicating that the sender is the dedicated application 32, the authentication unit 12 may authenticate the photographed data. Furthermore, the authentication unit 12 may identify the user who captured the photographed data in conjunction with authenticating the photographed data. For example, when information for identifying a user is acquired together with the photographed data, the authentication unit 12 can identify the user by referring to the information. Note that the method for identifying the user who captured the photographed data authenticated by the authentication unit 12 is not limited to the above-described example.

[0036] The association unit 13 converts the authenticated photographic data into an NFT to generate NFT photographic data. For example, the association unit 13 may request the above-mentioned NFT content server to convert the photographic data into an NFT and store it. The NFT includes information indicating the owner. The NFT may also include information indicating the date and time of photographing, information indicating the event, etc. For example, the NFT content server may store the NFT photographic data by storing the NFT in a blockchain system and the photographic data in a content database. In this case, the NFT further includes information indicating the storage location of the photographic data.

[0037] Furthermore, the information indicating the owner included in the NFT indicates the owner of the photographed data. Note that "owning" photographed data means that it is associated with the photographed data, and is not necessarily limited to legally owning the photographed data. At the time the photographed data is converted into an NFT, the owner is not the user who took the photo, but rather, for example, the organizer of the event. Note that the owner at this time (hereinafter also referred to as the initial owner) is not limited to the organizer of the event, but is preferably someone who can indicate that the photographed data is legitimate, such as a performer or the organization to which the performer belongs, but is not limited to the above-mentioned example. In the following, the explanation will continue assuming that the initial owner is, for example, the "event organizer."

[0038] The providing unit 14 provides the NFT photographed data to the user who captured the NFT photographed data. The user to whom the data is provided is the user identified by the authentication unit 12 as the user who captured the photographed data. Specifically, the providing unit 14 changes the owner of the NFT photographed data to the user. For example, the owner change process is performed by making a request to the NFT content server described above. As a result, information indicating that the owner of the NFT photographed data has been changed to the user is recorded as an NFT. By checking the NFT that constitutes the NFT photographed data, the user can confirm that they are the current owner and that the original owner was the event organizer or the like (i.e., the photographed data is legitimate). This allows the user to perceive the NFT photographed data as being more valuable than photographed data that was secretly captured. As a result, this has the effect of discouraging secret photographing of events.

[0039] Furthermore, NFT photography data can be bought and sold between users. The users who buy and sell are not necessarily limited to users who participated in the event. For example, an NFT content server can change the owner of the NFT photography data from one user to another user in exchange for payment from the other user to the owner of the NFT photography data. As a result, a transaction history indicating the change of ownership from one user to another is recorded in the NFT constituting the NFT photography data. Furthermore, NFT content servers that mediate such transactions often provide a mechanism for returning a portion of the purchase price of NFT content between users to the original owner of the NFT content. Therefore, each time NFT photography data is bought and sold, revenue may be returned to the original owner of the NFT photography data, i.e., the event organizer. Therefore, providing NFT photography data to users who have participation rights associated with photography rights contributes to the continuous expansion of revenue from the sale of NFT photography data.

[0040] (Configuration of sales server 20) The sales server 20 includes a control unit 210, a storage unit 220, and a communication unit 230. The control unit 210 controls each unit of the sales server 20. The control unit 210 includes an assignment unit 21. The assignment unit 21 is an example of a configuration that realizes an assignment means. The storage unit 220 stores data used by the control unit 210 and programs executed by the control unit 210. The communication unit 230 connects to the network NW1 and communicates with other devices.

[0041] The granting unit 21 grants a user a participation right for an event. Furthermore, the granting unit 21 determines whether or not to associate a photography right with the participation right based on the user's operation. For example, the granting unit 21 grants a user a participation right for an event in exchange for the user's payment of a consideration. Hereinafter, granting a participation right to a user (acquiring a participation right by a user) in exchange for the user's payment of a consideration is also referred to as "selling (purchasing) a participation right." The consideration paid by a user is also referred to as "price." In other words, the granting unit 21 provides a participation right sales service.

[0042] When selling a participation right in the sales service, the granting unit 21 may allow the user to select whether or not to associate the participation right with the photography right. Furthermore, some participation rights may be associated with photography rights in advance, while others may not. For example, if a seat is assigned to a participation right, it may be predetermined whether or not the photography right is associated with the participation right depending on the seat.

[0043] Furthermore, participation rights associated with photography rights may be priced higher than participation rights not associated with photography rights. For example, participation rights may be categorized, with the price being higher for participation rights of a type closer to the stage. In this case, participation rights of a type priced above a certain level may be pre-associated with photography rights, while participation rights of other types may not be pre-associated with photography rights. Alternatively, participation rights of such types priced above a certain level may be selectable as to whether or not to associate photography rights with photography rights, while participation rights of other types may not be pre-associated with photography rights. Seats assigned to participation rights of a type priced above a certain level are considered suitable for photography, and there is a high possibility that high-quality photography data can be captured. Therefore, users who purchase participation rights of a type priced above a certain level are likely to have a strong desire to take photos. As a result, there is a greater possibility of selling more high-priced participation rights associated with photography rights, contributing to increased profits.

[0044] Alternatively, on the other hand, participation rights with a price lower than a certain level may be associated with photography rights in advance, or users may be able to choose whether or not to associate photography rights. Participation rights with a price lower than a certain level may not offer good seating conditions and may remain unsold. However, even for such participation rights, associating photography rights with photography rights may increase purchasing motivation, contributing to increased profits.

[0045] Furthermore, when granting a participation right associated with a photography right to a user, the granting unit 21 may notify the user of authentication information for using the dedicated app 32. Details of a method for enabling use of the dedicated app 32 using the authentication information will be described later.

[0046] (Configuration of user terminal 30) The user terminal 30 includes a control unit 310, a storage unit 320, a communication unit 330, an input device 340, a display device 350, and a photographing device 360. The control unit 310 controls each unit of the user terminal 30. The control unit 310 includes a participation right acquisition unit 31, a dedicated application 32, and a photographing control unit 33. The storage unit 320 stores data used by the control unit 310 and programs executed by the control unit 310. The communication unit 330 connects to a network NW1 and communicates with other devices.

[0047] The input device 340 is a device that accepts user input operations to the user terminal 30, and is configured, for example, by a keyboard, a mouse, a touchpad, etc., but is not limited to these. The display device 350 is a device that displays images output by the control unit 310, and is configured, for example, by a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display, etc., but is not limited to these. The input device 340 and the display device 350 may be integrally formed as a touch panel. The imaging device 360 ​​is a device that generates imaging data by capturing images of the surroundings, and may be, for example, a digital camera including a lens and an image sensor such as a CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) sensor, but is not limited to these.

[0048] The participation right acquisition unit 31 acquires a participation right for an event based on a user operation. The user operation may be performed on a sales screen on which a sales service is provided by the sales server 20. For example, the user operation may include an operation to select one of multiple participation rights that can be acquired for the event. For example, the multiple participation rights may differ from each other in terms of type, seating, etc. The user operation may also include an operation to select whether or not to associate the participation right with a photography right. The user operation may also include an operation to instruct the purchase of the participation right.

[0049] The dedicated app 32 is an example of a configuration that realizes a predetermined terminal application that becomes available upon acquisition of photography rights. Specifically, the dedicated app 32 is realized by the control unit 310 executing a program downloaded to the storage unit 320. One method for making the dedicated app 32 available upon acquisition of photography rights for an event is to notify the user of the above-mentioned "authentication information for using the dedicated app 32" when granting the user a participation right associated with photography rights. The authentication information may be, but is not limited to, a character string or a two-dimensional code. The authentication information may be different for each participation right associated with photography rights, or may be common across the same event.

[0050] For example, the dedicated app 32 may be downloaded from an application providing server (not shown) to the user terminal 30, installed, and then become available by inputting the above-mentioned authentication information after the first startup. Also, for example, authentication information may be required when downloading the dedicated app 32, or when installing the dedicated app 32. Hereinafter, making the dedicated app 32 available will also be referred to as "enabling" or the like.

[0051] Furthermore, the dedicated app 32 requests NFT conversion by uploading the photographic data captured by the photographing device 360 ​​to the management server 10. The dedicated app 32 may also have a function to allow the user to select photographic data to upload from the photographic data stored in the storage unit 320. The dedicated app 32 may also have a function to call the photographing control unit 33. If the stored photographic data is a video, the dedicated app 32 may also have a function to allow the user to select a portion of the video to upload (for example, the range of the timestamp).

[0052] The photographing control unit 33 controls the photographing device 360 ​​to photograph the surroundings and generate photographed data. The photographing control unit 33 also stores the generated photographed data in the storage unit 320. The photographing control unit 33 may be able to be activated independently of the dedicated app 32, or may be able to be activated as part of the functions of the dedicated app 32.

[0053] (Flow of information processing method S10) The information processing system 1A configured as described above executes an information processing method S10 for selling participation rights to users. Note that, hereinafter, participation rights for an event will also be referred to as a "ticket" as an example. A ticket associated with photography rights will also be referred to as a "ticket with photography rights." A ticket not associated with photography rights will also be referred to as a "ticket without photography rights." However, "participation rights" are not limited to those referred to as "tickets." Figure 4 is a flow diagram illustrating the flow of information processing method S10. As shown in Figure 4, information processing method S10 includes steps S101 to S110.

[0054] In step S101, the granting unit 21 of the sales server 20 transmits a ticket sales screen to the user terminal 30. The sales screen is included in, for example, a website that provides a sales service for selling tickets to an event.

[0055] In step S102, the participation right acquisition unit 31 of the user terminal 30 displays the received sales screen on the display device 350. The sales screen includes the tickets currently on sale and their prices. The sales screen also includes the price when a photography right is attached to the ticket. For example, if the multiple tickets offered for the event are set by type or seat, the sales screen may include the price according to the type or the price according to the seat. Furthermore, if it is possible to select whether or not to attach a photography right to the same type or the same seat, the sales screen may include the difference in price between when a photography right is attached and when it is not attached, or may include the price with and without a photography right.

[0056] In step S103, the participation right acquisition unit 31 accepts a user operation to select whether or not to attach a photography right to the ticket. The participation right acquisition unit 31 may further accept an operation to select one of a plurality of tickets.

[0057] In step S104, the participation right acquisition unit 31 transmits a ticket purchase request to the sales server 20. For example, the participation right acquisition unit 31 may transmit the purchase request to the sales server 20 in response to an operation instructing the purchase of the ticket. For example, the participation right acquisition unit 31 may include in the purchase request "information indicating a ticket" and "information indicating whether photography rights are included" based on the operation accepted in step S103. Alternatively, the participation right acquisition unit 31 may include in the purchase request "information indicating a ticket with photography rights" or "information indicating a ticket without photography rights" based on the operation accepted in step S103.

[0058] In step S105, the granting unit 21 of the sales server 20 determines whether or not to grant a photography right to the ticket to be sold based on the received purchase request. If the determination in step S105 is Yes, the following steps S106 to S107 are executed.

[0059] In step S106, the granting unit 21 requests an external settlement server (not shown) to settle the price set for the ticket with the photography right from the user.

[0060] In step S107, when the payment server notifies the granting unit 21 that payment has been completed, the granting unit 21 issues a ticket with photography rights. The granting unit 21 also includes authentication information for activating the dedicated app 32 in the ticket with photography rights. The authentication information may be issued for each user or may be common to the event. The granting unit 21 also transmits the issued ticket with photography rights to the user terminal 30.

[0061] On the other hand, if the determination in step S105 is No, the following steps S108 to S109 are executed.

[0062] In step S108, the granting unit 21 requests an external settlement server (not shown) to settle the price set for the ticket without the photography right from the user.

[0063] In step S109, when the payment server notifies the granting unit 21 that payment has been completed, the granting unit 21 issues a ticket without photography rights. The ticket without photography rights does not include authentication information for validating the dedicated app 32. The granting unit 21 also transmits the issued ticket without photography rights to the user terminal 30.

[0064] In step S110, when the participation right acquisition unit 31 of the user terminal 30 receives the ticket with photography rights or the ticket without photography rights, it stores the ticket in the storage unit 320. The participation right acquisition unit 31 may also display the ticket on the display device 350. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example screen of the ticket with photography rights displayed on the display device 350 in this step. For example, the user can participate in event A by presenting the example screen G1 itself or a printed matter of the example screen G1 at the venue of event A. As shown in FIG. 5, the example screen G1 includes information G11 to G16 and an operation object G17.

[0065] Information G11 indicates that the ticket allows participation in event A. Information G12 indicates that the ticket includes photography rights. Information G13 indicates the date and time of event A, "May 31, 2024, opening at 16:00."

[0066] Information G14 indicates the type of ticket, "S seat." For example, in this event A, S seats, A seats, and B seats are provided in order of proximity to the stage, and are sold at increasing prices in that order. Information G15 indicates the seats. For example, in this event A, first floor row A (the front row) is closest to the stage, and all seats in the front row may be sold as tickets with photography rights. It may also be possible to select S seats other than the front row to also include photography rights. Furthermore, S seat tickets with photography rights may be sold at a higher price than S seat tickets without photography rights. This may allow event organizers to sell higher-priced tickets at even higher prices, which can be expected to increase profits.

[0067] The operation object G17 accepts an operation to download the dedicated application 32. When an operation on the operation object G17 is accepted, downloading of the dedicated application 32 may be started, or the example screen G1 may transition to a download screen.

[0068] Information G16 indicates an activation code, which is an example of authentication information. After downloading, installing, and launching the dedicated app 32, the user inputs the activation code to activate the dedicated app 32. The activation code may be a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code.

[0069] Here, instead of allowing the user to select whether or not to include photography rights for tickets priced above a certain level, as in screen example G1, the user may also be able to select whether or not to include photography rights for tickets priced below a certain level (for example, seats A and B). Furthermore, tickets with photography rights may be sold for at least some of the seats in tickets priced below a certain level. This allows the event organizers to increase the number of tickets with photography rights sold, which is expected to increase profits.

[0070] It should be noted that the screen showing the ticket without photography rights includes, for example, information G11, G13 to G15 in the screen example G1, but does not include information G12, G16 and the operation object G17.

[0071] This is the end of the information processing method S10.

[0072] (Flow of information processing method S20) Furthermore, the information processing system 1A executes an information processing method S20 for converting the captured image data into an NFT. Fig. 6 is a flow diagram illustrating the flow of the information processing method S20. As shown in Fig. 6, the information processing method S20 includes steps S201 to S208.

[0073] In step S201, the user terminal 30 downloads and installs the dedicated app 32 based on a user operation, and also activates the dedicated app 32. Fig. 7 is a diagram showing an example screen of the dedicated app 32 displayed on the display device 350 of the user terminal 30. As shown in Fig. 7, screen example G2 is an initial startup screen of the dedicated app 32, and is an example of a screen displayed in step S201. Screen example G2 includes an input object G21 and an operation object G22.

[0074] The input object G21 accepts input of an activation code. The operation object G22 accepts an operation to activate the dedicated app 32. When the operation object G22 accepts the operation, if the activation code input to the input object G21 is correct, the dedicated app 32 is activated. Note that instead of the user manually inputting the activation code, the dedicated app 32 may start the photographing device 360 ​​and read the activation code (e.g., a one-dimensional code or a two-dimensional code). In that case, the dedicated app 32 may read a printed activation code. When the dedicated app 32 is activated, for example, the screen example G2 transitions to the screen example G3. Step S201 may be executed before participating in an event, before the event starts, or while the event is being held.

[0075] Step S202 is executed while the event is being held. In step S202, the photography control unit 33 of the user terminal 30 photographs the event based on a user operation. For example, the screen example G3 in FIG. 7 (a screen of the enabled dedicated app 32) includes operation objects G32, G32. The operation object G32 accepts an operation to start the photography control unit 33. When an operation on the operation object G32 is accepted, the display device 350 displays photographed data of the surroundings photographed by the photographing device 360. Furthermore, the photographed data displayed in accordance with a user instruction is stored in the storage unit 320. As described above, the stored photographed data may be a still image or a video.

[0076] Step S203 may be executed during the event or after the event has ended. In step S203, the dedicated app 32 of the user terminal 30 uploads the photographed data to the management server 10 based on the user's operation. The dedicated app 32 may also upload information identifying the user to the management server 10 together with the photographed data.

[0077] For example, in the screen example G3 of FIG. 7, the operation object G33 accepts an operation to upload the shooting data of an event to the management server 10 to convert it into an NFT. When an operation on the operation object G33 is accepted, uploading of the shooting data of the event stored in the storage unit 320 may start. Alternatively, when an operation on the operation object G33 is accepted, a list of the shooting data stored in the storage unit 320 may be displayed. In this case, when an operation to select shooting data from the list is accepted, uploading of the shooting data may start. Furthermore, if the selected shooting data is a video, a user interface for selecting a portion of the video to be uploaded may be further displayed. In this case, when an operation to select a portion to be uploaded is accepted, uploading of the selected portion of the video may start.

[0078] Step S204 is an example of the acquisition process. In step S204, the acquisition unit 11 of the management server 10 acquires the uploaded photographic data.

[0079] Step S205 is an example of authentication processing. In step S205, if the authentication unit 12 determines that the uploaded photographic data has been acquired via the dedicated application 32, it authenticates the photographic data.

[0080] Step S206 is an example of the association process. In step S206, the association unit 13 converts the authenticated photographic data into an NFT. For example, the association unit 13 may request the NFT content server to convert the authenticated photographic data into an NFT and store it. This causes the NFT photographic data to be stored in the NFT content server. The NFT constituting the NFT photographic data includes, for example, information that the original owner is the organizer of the event.

[0081] Step S207 is an example of the providing process. In step S207, the providing unit 14 changes the owner of the NFT photographed data to the user who captured the NFT photographed data. This causes the NFT photographed data to be provided to the user. For example, the providing unit 14 requests the NFT content server to change the owner of the NFT photographed data from the event organizer to the user. The NFT content server adds and records information about the change in owner to the user in the NFT that constitutes the NFT photographed data. Furthermore, once the change of owner is complete, the providing unit 14 transmits to the user terminal 30 that acquisition of the NFT photographed data has been completed.

[0082] In step S208, the dedicated app 32 of the user terminal 30 notifies the user that acquisition of the NFT-encoded photographed data is complete. As a result, for example, in the example of FIG. 7, screen example G3 transitions to screen example G4. Screen example G4 includes information G41 and an operation object G42. Information G41 includes information indicating that uploading of the photographed data is complete, that authentication of the photographed data is successful, that NFT conversion is complete, and that acquisition of the NFT-encoded photographed data is complete. Furthermore, the operation object G42 accepts an operation to check the NFT-encoded photographed data owned by the user. When an operation on the operation object G42 is accepted, for example, summary information about the NFT-encoded photographed data may be displayed, or an application for viewing the NFT content owned by the user may be launched. Furthermore, the application may allow the NFT-encoded photographed data to be further traded with other users. As described above, if a portion of the purchase price is returned to the event organizer, who is the original owner, when the NFT-encoded photographed data is traded, the event organizer can expect to see an increase in continuous revenue. This is the end of the information processing method S20.

[0083] (Effects of Information Processing System 1A) As described above, the information processing system 1A has the same configuration as the information processing system 1, but also has a configuration in which the authentication unit 12 authenticates the photographed data when the photographed data is acquired via a predetermined terminal application that becomes available upon acquisition of the photographing right. Therefore, in addition to the effects of the information processing system 1, the information processing system 1A has the effect of being able to more accurately authenticate that the photographed data was taken by a user who has the photographing right.

[0084] Furthermore, information processing system 1A has the same configuration as information processing system 1, but also includes a granting unit 21 that grants a user a participation right to an event, and the granting unit 21 determines whether or not to associate a photography right with the participation right based on the user's operation. Therefore, according to information processing system 1A, in addition to the effects achieved by information processing system 1, a user who wants to photograph an event can choose to associate a photography right with the participation right, so that the needs of users who want to photograph an event can be met while more effectively suppressing secret photography.

[0085] [Variation 1] The information processing system 1A can be modified to an embodiment (information processing system 1B) that uses a dedicated line NW2 and a dedicated site instead of using the dedicated application 32 to authenticate the captured image data. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information processing system 1B. As shown in FIG. 8, the information processing system 1B is configured almost the same as the information processing system 1A, except that the management server 10 and the user terminal 30 are connected via the dedicated line NW2. Also, the acquisition unit 11 and the authentication unit 12 of the management server 10 differ from the information processing system 1A in the following respects. Also, the user terminal 30 differs from the information processing system 1A in that it includes a dedicated site connection unit 34 instead of the dedicated application 32. Below, the differences from the information processing system 1A will be described, and similar points will not be described again.

[0086] The dedicated line NW2 is an example of a predetermined network that becomes available upon acquisition of a photography right. The dedicated line NW2 is installed at the event venue. As a specific example, the dedicated line NW2 may be a wireless LAN or a local 5G. For example, one method for making the dedicated line NW2 available upon acquisition of a photography right is to notify the user of authentication information for a wireless LAN access point together with (or including) a ticket with photography rights. Another example of a method for making local 5G available as the dedicated line NW2 is to lend a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card that connects to local 5G to a user who has purchased a ticket with photography rights. However, the method for making the dedicated line NW2 available upon acquisition of a photography right is not limited to the above-mentioned method.

[0087] The acquisition unit 11 of the management server 10 provides a predetermined website (hereinafter also referred to as a dedicated site) that can be accessed only from the dedicated line NW2, and acquires photographic data uploaded via the dedicated site. The dedicated site is an example of a "predetermined website that becomes available upon acquisition of a photographing right" because it can be accessed only from the dedicated line NW2 that becomes available upon acquisition of a photographing right. For example, the dedicated site may be configured to include a screen example similar to that of the dedicated app 32 described with reference to FIG. 7.

[0088] The authentication unit 12 of the management server 10 authenticates the photographed data when the photographed data is acquired via the dedicated line NW2. Furthermore, the authentication unit 12 authenticates the photographed data when the photographed data is acquired via a dedicated site. For example, assume that the uploaded photographed data is stored in a predetermined storage location on the dedicated site. In this case, the authentication unit 12 may authenticate the photographed data stored in the predetermined storage location.

[0089] The dedicated site connection unit 34 of the user terminal 30 accesses the dedicated site provided by the management server 10 via the dedicated line NW2.

[0090] The information processing system 1B configured as described above executes the information processing method S20 by modifying it as follows. Note that the modified steps will be described below, and similar steps will not be described repeatedly. In step S201, the user terminal 30 connects to a dedicated site via a dedicated line NW2 at the event venue instead of activating a dedicated app. In step S203, the dedicated site connection unit 34, instead of the dedicated app 32, uploads the photographed data to the management server 10. In step S204, the acquisition unit 11 acquires the photographed data via the dedicated site. In step S205, the authentication unit 12 authenticates the photographed data when the photographed data is acquired via the dedicated site.

[0091] As described above, the information processing system 1B has the same configuration as the information processing system 1, but also has a configuration in which the authentication unit 12 authenticates the photographed data when the photographed data is acquired via a predetermined network that becomes available upon acquisition of the photographing right. Therefore, in addition to the effects of the information processing system 1, the information processing system 1B has the effect of being able to more accurately authenticate that the photographed data was taken by a user who has the photographing right.

[0092] As described above, the information processing system 1B has the same configuration as the information processing system 1, but also has a configuration in which the authentication unit 12 authenticates the photographed data when the photographed data is acquired via a predetermined website that becomes available upon acquisition of the photographing right. Therefore, in addition to the effects of the information processing system 1, the information processing system 1B has the effect of being able to more accurately authenticate that the photographed data was taken by a user who has the photographing right.

[0093] [Variation 2] The information processing system 1B may be further modified to eliminate the need for the dedicated line NW2. In this case, the management server 10 and the user terminal 30 are connected, for example, via a network NW1. The dedicated site provided by the acquisition unit 11 of the management server 10 may be available by inputting authentication information. For example, such authentication information may be notified to the user when the participation right associated with the photography right is granted to the user.

[0094] [Variation 3] The information processing system 1A can be modified to an embodiment (information processing system 1C) in which a dedicated terminal is used instead of the dedicated app 32 to authenticate the photographed data. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information processing system 1C. As shown in FIG. 9, the information processing system 1C is configured in a manner similar to that of the information processing system 1A, but further includes a dedicated terminal 40. Furthermore, some of the components included in the user terminal 30 in the information processing system 1A are included in the dedicated terminal 40. Furthermore, the authentication unit 12 of the management server 10 and the granting unit 21 of the sales server 20 differ from the information processing system 1A in the following respects. Note that the following will describe the differences from the information processing system 1A, and will not repeat the description of the similar components.

[0095] The user terminal 30 includes a participation right acquisition unit 31, but does not include a dedicated app 32 or a photography control unit 33. In other words, the user terminal 30 is used to purchase a participation right, but is not used to photograph the event. Therefore, unlike the user terminal 30 in the information processing system 1A, the user terminal 30 does not necessarily need to include the photography device 360.

[0096] The dedicated terminal 40 is an example of a predetermined terminal that becomes available upon acquisition of a photography right. The dedicated terminal 40 is used to photograph an event and may be, for example, loaned to a user who has photography rights. The dedicated terminal 40 includes a control unit 410, a storage unit 420, a communication unit 430, an input device 440, a display device 450, and a photography device 460. The control unit 410 includes a dedicated app 42 and a photography control unit 43. Each of these components will be described in the same manner as the components of the same name included in the user terminal 30 of the information processing system 1A, and therefore detailed description will not be repeated. However, unlike the dedicated app 32, the dedicated app 42 may be available without inputting authentication information.

[0097] The granting unit 21 of the sales server 20 does not necessarily need to notify the user of the authentication information when granting the participation right associated with the photography right to the user.

[0098] The authentication unit 12 of the management server 10 authenticates the photographic data when the photographic data is acquired via the dedicated terminal 40. For example, when the photographic data received by the acquisition unit 11 is accompanied by information indicating that the sender is the dedicated terminal 40, the authentication unit 12 may authenticate the photographic data.

[0099] The information processing system 1B configured as above executes the information processing method S20 by modifying it as follows. Note that the modified steps will be described below, and the description of similar steps will not be repeated. In step S201, instead of the user terminal 30 activating the dedicated app, the dedicated terminal 40 starts the dedicated app 42. In step S204, the acquisition unit 11 acquires the photographed data via the dedicated terminal 40. In step S205, when the photographed data is acquired via the dedicated terminal 40, the authentication unit 12 authenticates the photographed data.

[0100] As described above, the information processing system 1C has the same configuration as the information processing system 1, but also has a configuration in which the authentication unit 12 authenticates the photographed data when the photographed data is acquired via a predetermined terminal that becomes available upon acquisition of the photographing right. Therefore, in addition to the effects of the information processing system 1, the information processing system 1C has the effect of being able to more accurately authenticate that the photographed data was taken by a user who has the photographing right. Furthermore, the user can obtain a certain level of NFT photographed data using the dedicated terminal 40, regardless of the specifications of the user terminal 30 that the user owns.

[0101] [Variation 4] The information processing system 1A can be modified into an information processing system 1D in which a user photographs an event while participating in the event remotely. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the information processing system 1D. As shown in FIG. 10, the information processing system 1D is configured in a manner similar to the information processing system 1A, and further includes a photographing device 50. The user terminal 30 does not necessarily include a photographing device. Furthermore, the dedicated application 32 and the photographing control unit 33 of the user terminal 30 differ from the information processing system 1A in the following respects. Note that the following will describe the differences from the information processing system 1A, and will not repeat the description of the similar configuration.

[0102] The image capture device 50 is installed at the event venue and controlled to capture the event based on user operation. The image capture device 50 is preferably installed in a location suitable for capturing images of the event. Furthermore, the image capture device 50 is preferably high-resolution. Furthermore, the image capture device 50 may be a multi-viewpoint camera. This allows users to obtain high-resolution or multi-viewpoint NFT image capture data regardless of the specifications of their user terminal 30. Furthermore, the image capture device 50 may be installed in a location with good image capture conditions or in a location where image capture is possible from a viewpoint different from the spectator's viewpoint (e.g., from an aerial perspective). Furthermore, the image capture device 50 does not need to be fixed, but may be installed on a moving object (e.g., a drone, an unmanned vehicle, etc.). Furthermore, although FIG. 10 shows one image capture device 50, multiple image capture devices 50 may be installed at the event venue. In this case, the user may be able to select which image capture device 50 to use for capturing images. This allows users to obtain NFT image capture data captured from a desired viewpoint regardless of their location.

[0103] The user terminal 30 is a terminal used by a user who participates in an event remotely. The photography control unit 33 of the user terminal 30 remotely controls the photography device 50 installed at the event venue. The dedicated app 32 controls the photography device 50 to upload photography data captured by the photography device 50 to the management server 10. Note that by the dedicated app 32 controlling the transmission of the photography data, the photography data may be accompanied by information indicating that the dedicated app 32 is the sender. The acquisition unit 11 of the management server 10 acquires the photography data from the photography device 50.

[0104] The information processing system 1D configured as described above executes the information processing method S20 by modifying it as follows. Note that the modified steps will be described below, and similar steps will not be described repeatedly. In step S203, the photography control unit 33 of the user terminal 30 remotely controls the photography device 50 to photograph the event. In step S204, the dedicated application 32 controls the photography device 50 to upload photography data from the photography device 50 to the management server 10.

[0105] As described above, in addition to the same configuration as the information processing system 1, the information processing system 1D employs a configuration in which the acquisition unit 11 acquires image capture data from the image capture device 50 that is controlled to capture an event based on the operation of a user who has the right to capture imagery. Therefore, in addition to the effects of the information processing system 1, the information processing system 1D provides the effect that a user can remotely participate in an event and capture the event.

[0106] In the fourth modification, the user is not necessarily limited to participating in the event remotely, but may also control the image capturing device 50 using the user terminal 30 to capture images of the event while participating in the event in real life.

[0107] [Variation 5] In the exemplary embodiments and modifications described above, an upper limit may be set on the number of pieces of photography data to which a user with photography rights can associate authentication information. Furthermore, a separate fee may be required to associate authentication information with a number of pieces of photography data exceeding the upper limit. Furthermore, the above describes a mode in which whether or not a photography right is associated with a participation right is determined in advance, and a mode in which the user can select whether or not a photography right is associated with a participation right. Alternatively, or in addition, a mode in which whether or not a photography right is associated with a participation right may vary depending on the sales status of the participation right. For example, if a participation right without an associated photography right (e.g., a cheap ticket far from the stage) remains unsold, the participation right may be modified to be associated with a photography right and then sold. This is expected to increase users' purchasing motivation.

[0108] [Software implementation example] Some or all of the functions of each device constituting the information processing systems 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, and 1D may be realized by hardware such as an integrated circuit (IC chip), or may be realized by software.

[0109] In the latter case, each of the above devices is realized by, for example, a computer that executes instructions of a program, which is software that realizes each function. An example of such a computer (hereinafter referred to as computer C) is shown in Figure 11. Figure 11 is a block diagram showing the hardware configuration of computer C that functions as each of the above devices.

[0110] The computer C includes at least one processor C1 and at least one memory C2. The memory C2 stores a program P for causing the computer C to operate as each of the above-mentioned devices. In the computer C, the processor C1 reads and executes the program P from the memory C2, thereby realizing the functions of each of the above-mentioned devices.

[0111] The processor C1 may be, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), a graphic processing unit (GPU), a digital signal processor (DSP), a micro processing unit (MPU), a floating point number processing unit (FPU), a physics processing unit (PPU), a tensor processing unit (TPU), a quantum processor, a microcontroller, or a combination thereof. The memory C2 may be, for example, a flash memory, a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), or a combination thereof.

[0112] The computer C may further include a RAM (Random Access Memory) for expanding the program P during execution and for temporarily storing various data. The computer C may also include a communication interface for transmitting and receiving data to and from other devices. The computer C may also include an input / output interface for connecting input / output devices such as a keyboard, mouse, display, and printer.

[0113] Furthermore, the program P can be recorded on a non-transitory tangible recording medium M that can be read by the computer C. Such a recording medium M can be, for example, a tape, a disk, a card, a semiconductor memory, or a programmable logic circuit. The computer C can acquire the program P via such a recording medium M. The program P can also be transmitted via a transmission medium. Such a transmission medium can be, for example, a communication network or broadcast waves. The computer C can also acquire the program P via such a transmission medium.

[0114] Furthermore, the functions of each of the devices may be realized by a single processor provided in a single computer, by multiple processors provided in a single computer working in cooperation, or by multiple processors provided in each of multiple computers working in cooperation. Furthermore, the programs for causing each of the devices to realize the functions may be stored in a single memory provided in a single computer, or may be distributed and stored in multiple memories provided in a single computer, or may be distributed and stored in multiple memories provided in each of multiple computers.

[0115] [Appendix A] This disclosure includes the techniques described in the following appendices. However, the present invention is not limited to the techniques described in the following appendices, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims.

[0116] (Appendix A1) an acquisition means for acquiring photographic data of an event; an authentication means for authenticating that the photographic data was taken by a user who has a photographing right associated with a participation right for the event; an associating means for associating certification information with the authenticated photographic data; providing means for providing the user with the photographic data associated with the certification information, Information processing system.

[0117] (Appendix A2) the authentication means authenticates the photographic data when the photographic data is acquired via a predetermined network that becomes available in response to acquisition of the photographing right; 1. An information processing system as described in Appendix A1.

[0118] (Appendix A3) the authentication means authenticates the photographic data when the photographic data is acquired via a predetermined terminal application that becomes available in response to acquisition of the photographing right; 1. An information processing system according to claim A1 or A2.

[0119] (Appendix A4) the authentication means authenticates the photographic data when the photographic data is acquired via a predetermined terminal that becomes available in response to acquisition of the photographing right; 10. The information processing system according to any one of appendices A1 to A3.

[0120] (Appendix A5) the authentication means authenticates the photographic data when the photographic data is acquired via a predetermined website that becomes available in response to acquisition of the photographing right; 10. An information processing system according to any one of appendices A1 to A4.

[0121] (Appendix A6) the acquiring means acquires the photographing data from a photographing device that is controlled to photograph the event based on an operation of the user who has the photographing right. 10. The information processing system according to any one of appendices A1 to A5.

[0122] (Appendix A7) further comprising granting means for granting a right to participate in the event to a user; the granting means determines whether or not to associate the photography right with the participation right based on an operation by the user; 10. The information processing system according to any one of appendices A1 to A6.

[0123] [Appendix B] This disclosure includes the techniques described in the following appendices. However, the present invention is not limited to the techniques described in the following appendices, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims.

[0124] (Appendix B1) an acquisition process in which at least one processor acquires photographic data of an event; an authentication process in which the at least one processor authenticates that the photographed data was taken by a user who has a photography right associated with a participation right for the event; an association process in which the at least one processor associates authentication information with the authenticated photographic data; a providing process in which the at least one processor provides the photographed data associated with the certification information to the user. Information processing methods.

[0125] (Appendix B2) In the authentication process, the at least one processor authenticates the photographic data when the photographic data is acquired via a predetermined network that becomes available in response to acquisition of the photographing right. 1. The information processing method described in Appendix B1.

[0126] (Appendix B3) In the authentication process, the at least one processor authenticates the photographed data when the photographed data is acquired via a predetermined terminal application that becomes available in response to acquisition of the photographing right. 1. An information processing method according to Appendix B1 or B2.

[0127] (Appendix B4) In the authentication process, the at least one processor authenticates the photographed data when the photographed data is acquired via a predetermined terminal that becomes available in response to acquisition of the photographing right. 1. An information processing method according to any one of appendices B1 to B3.

[0128] (Appendix B5) In the authentication process, the at least one processor authenticates the photographed data when the photographed data is acquired via a predetermined website that becomes available in response to acquisition of the photographing right. 1. An information processing method according to any one of appendices B1 to B4.

[0129] (Appendix B6) In the acquisition process, the at least one processor acquires the photographing data from a photographing device that is controlled to photograph the event based on an operation of the user who has the photographing right. 1. An information processing method according to any one of Appendices B1 to B5.

[0130] (Appendix B7) The at least one processor further includes a granting process for granting a right to participate in the event to a user; In the granting process, the at least one processor determines whether to associate the photography right with the participation right based on an operation by the user. 10. An information processing method according to any one of appendices B1 to B6.

[0131] [Appendix C] This disclosure includes the techniques described in the following appendices. However, the present invention is not limited to the techniques described in the following appendices, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims.

[0132] (Appendix C1) A program that causes a computer to function as an information processing system, The computer an acquisition means for acquiring photographic data of an event; an authentication means for authenticating that the photographic data was taken by a user who has a photographing right associated with a participation right for the event; an associating means for associating certification information with the authenticated photographic data; providing means for providing the photographed data associated with the certification information to the user; program.

[0133] (Appendix C2) the authentication means authenticates the photographic data when the photographic data is acquired via a predetermined network that becomes available in response to acquisition of the photographing right; The program described in Appendix C1.

[0134] (Appendix C3) the authentication means authenticates the photographic data when the photographic data is acquired via a predetermined terminal application that becomes available in response to acquisition of the photographing right; A program as described in Appendix C1 or C2.

[0135] (Appendix C4) the authentication means authenticates the photographic data when the photographic data is acquired via a predetermined terminal that becomes available in response to acquisition of the photographing right; 1. A program according to any one of Appendices C1 to C3.

[0136] (Appendix C5) the authentication means authenticates the photographic data when the photographic data is acquired via a predetermined website that becomes available in response to acquisition of the photographing right; A program according to any one of Appendices C1 to C4.

[0137] (Appendix C6) the acquiring means acquires the photographing data from a photographing device that is controlled to photograph the event based on an operation of the user who has the photographing right. 1. A program according to any one of Appendices C1 to C5.

[0138] (Appendix C7) The computer further functioning as granting means for granting the right to participate in the event to the user; the granting means determines whether or not to associate the photography right with the participation right based on an operation by the user; 1. A program according to any one of Appendices C1 to C6.

[0139] [Appendix D] This disclosure includes the techniques described in the following appendices. However, the present invention is not limited to the techniques described in the following appendices, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims.

[0140] (Appendix D1) at least one processor, An acquisition process for acquiring photographic data of the event; an authentication process for authenticating that the photographic data was taken by a user who has a photographing right associated with the participation right of the event; an association process for associating certification information with the authenticated photographic data; and performing a providing process of providing the photographed data associated with the certification information to the user. Information processing system.

[0141] The information processing system may further include a memory, and the memory may store a program for causing the at least one processor to execute each of the processes.

[0142] (Appendix D2) In the authentication process, the at least one processor authenticates the photographic data when the photographic data is acquired via a predetermined network that becomes available in response to acquisition of the photographing right. 10. The information processing system of claim D1.

[0143] (Appendix D3) In the authentication process, the at least one processor authenticates the photographed data when the photographed data is acquired via a predetermined terminal application that becomes available in response to acquisition of the photographing right. 10. The information processing system according to claim 9, wherein the information processing system is a system for processing information according to claim 1.

[0144] (Appendix D4) In the authentication process, the at least one processor authenticates the photographed data when the photographed data is acquired via a predetermined terminal that becomes available in response to acquisition of the photographing right. 10. The information processing system according to any one of appendices D1 to D3.

[0145] (Appendix D5) In the authentication process, the at least one processor authenticates the photographed data when the photographed data is acquired via a predetermined website that becomes available in response to acquisition of the photographing right. 10. The information processing system according to any one of appendices D1 to D4.

[0146] (Appendix D6) In the acquisition process, the at least one processor acquires the photographing data from a photographing device that is controlled to photograph the event based on an operation of the user who has the photographing right. 10. The information processing system according to any one of appendices D1 to D5.

[0147] (Appendix D7) the at least one processor: further executing a granting process for granting the right to participate in the event to the user; In the granting process, the at least one processor determines whether to associate the photography right with the participation right based on an operation by the user. 10. The information processing system according to any one of appendices D1 to D6.

[0148] [Appendix E] This disclosure includes the techniques described in the following appendices. However, the present invention is not limited to the techniques described in the following appendices, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims.

[0149] (Appendix E1) A program that causes a computer to function as an information processing system, The computer, An acquisition process for acquiring photographic data of the event; an authentication process for authenticating that the photographic data was taken by a user who has a photographing right associated with the participation right of the event; an association process for associating certification information with the authenticated photographic data; and executing a providing process of providing the photographed data associated with the certification information to the user. A non-transitory recording medium on which a program is recorded. [Explanation of symbols]

[0150] 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D Information Processing System 10 Management Server 11 Acquisition Department 12 Authentication Section 13 Association section 14 Providing Department 20 Sales Server 21 Granting Department 30 User terminals 31 Participation Rights Acquisition Department 32, 42 dedicated app 33, 43 Imaging control unit 34 Dedicated site connection 40 Dedicated terminal 50, 360, 460 imaging device 110, 210, 310, 410 Control unit 120, 220, 320, 420 storage section 130, 230, 330, 430 Communications Department 340, 440 input device 340, 350, 450 display device C1 processor C2 Memory

Claims

1. an acquisition means for acquiring photographic data of an event; an authentication means for authenticating that the photographic data was taken by a user who has a photographing right associated with a participation right for the event; an associating means for associating certification information with the authenticated photographic data; providing means for providing the user with the photographic data associated with the certification information, Information processing system.

2. the authentication means authenticates the photographic data when the photographic data is acquired via a predetermined network that becomes available in response to acquisition of the photographing right; The information processing system according to claim 1 .

3. the authentication means authenticates the photographic data when the photographic data is acquired via a predetermined terminal application that becomes available in response to acquisition of the photographing right; The information processing system according to claim 1 .

4. the authentication means authenticates the photographic data when the photographic data is acquired via a predetermined terminal that becomes available in response to acquisition of the photographing right; The information processing system according to claim 1 .

5. the authentication means authenticates the photographic data when the photographic data is acquired via a predetermined website that becomes available in response to acquisition of the photographing right; The information processing system according to claim 1 .

6. the acquiring means acquires the photographing data from a photographing device that is controlled to photograph the event based on an operation of the user who has the photographing right. The information processing system according to claim 1 .

7. further comprising granting means for granting a right to participate in the event to a user; the granting means determines whether or not to associate the photography right with the participation right based on an operation by the user; The information processing system according to claim 1 .

8. an acquisition process in which at least one processor acquires photographic data of an event; an authentication process in which the at least one processor authenticates that the photographed data was taken by a user who has a photography right associated with a participation right for the event; an association process in which the at least one processor associates authentication information with the authenticated photographic data; a providing process by the at least one processor to provide the photographed data associated with the certification information to the user. Information processing methods.

9. A program that causes a computer to function as an information processing system, The computer an acquisition means for acquiring photographic data of an event; an authentication means for authenticating that the photographic data was taken by a user who has a photographing right associated with a participation right for the event; an associating means for associating certification information with the authenticated photographic data; providing means for providing the photographed data associated with the certification information to the user; program.

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