System, method, program, and device for providing content distribution service

Abstract

To promote communication between distribution users and viewing users of content.SOLUTION: A content distribution server 10 according to one embodiment of the present invention is communicatively connected to a user terminal 30 via a communication network 20, and provides a content distribution service for distributing and viewing content to a user via the user terminal 30. The server 10 presents a distribution screen and a viewing screen to a distribution user and each viewing user, respectively, and these distribution and viewing screens display information based on the relationship between attribute values between the distribution user and a specific viewing user, so that the distribution user and each viewing user can be informed of such relationship.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a technique for providing a content distribution service. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, various services have been provided for distributing content consisting of images and / or audio. In these services, a mechanism for supporting content distributors who distribute content has been introduced. For example, Patent Document 1 below discloses that advice information for distributors is generated and displayed on the distributor's screen during live video distribution. The advice information includes advice suggesting topics, and such advice can promote active communication between the distributor and viewers. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2022-075401 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, while the conventional system described above allows users to suggest topics to others, some users are unable to smoothly communicate with each other based on the suggested topics. Therefore, a new system that promotes such communication is desired.

[0005] One of the objects of the embodiments of the present invention is to promote communication between content distribution users and viewing users. Other objects of the embodiments of the present invention will become apparent by reading the entire specification. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A system according to one embodiment of the present invention is a system for providing a content distribution service, comprising one or more computer processors, wherein the one or more computer processors execute the steps of presenting a distribution screen to a first distribution user who distributes a first content, and presenting a viewing screen to each of a plurality of viewing users who view the first content, and the distribution screen and the viewing screen display first information based on the relationship between the value of an attribute set for the first distribution user and the value of the attribute set for a first viewing user included in the plurality of viewing users.

[0007] A method according to one embodiment of the present invention is executed by one or more computers and is a method for providing a content distribution service, comprising the steps of presenting a distribution screen to a first distribution user who distributes a first content, and presenting a viewing screen to each of a plurality of viewing users who view the first content, wherein the distribution screen and the viewing screen display first information based on the relationship between the value of an attribute set for the first distribution user and the value of the attribute set for a first viewing user included in the plurality of viewing users.

[0008] A program according to one embodiment of the present invention is a program for providing a content distribution service, which causes one or more computers to execute the steps of presenting a distribution screen to a first distribution user who distributes a first content, and presenting a viewing screen to each of a plurality of viewing users who view the first content, and the distribution screen and the viewing screen display first information based on the relationship between the value of an attribute set for the first distribution user and the value of the attribute set for a first viewing user included in the plurality of viewing users.

[0009] An apparatus according to one embodiment of the present invention is an apparatus for providing a content distribution service, and includes a means for presenting a distribution screen to a first distribution user who distributes a first content, and a means for presenting a viewing screen to each of a plurality of viewing users who view the first content, and the distribution screen and the viewing screen display first information based on the relationship between the value of an attribute set for the first distribution user and the value of the attribute set for a first viewing user included in the plurality of viewing users. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] Various embodiments of the present invention facilitate communication between content distribution users and viewing users. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a network including a content distribution server 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of information managed by a user information table 1511. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the rank of broadcast users. [Figure 4] FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of information managed by a distribution management table 1512. [Figure 5] FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of information managed by a distribution user-specific viewing user management table 1513. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the conditions for each of a plurality of fan levels. [Figure 7] FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of information managed by a hobby tag information table 1514. [Figure 8] FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of information managed by a hobby tag matching status management table 1515. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a top screen 50. [Figure 10] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a distribution preparation screen 60. [Figure 11] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a distribution screen 70. [Figure 12]FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a viewing screen 80. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a viewing screen 80 on which a gift selection screen 90 is superimposed. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a gift selection screen 90. [Figure 15] 6 is a flowchart illustrating a process executed by the server 10 when a viewing user starts viewing content. [Figure 16] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hobby tag setting screen 200. [Figure 17] 10 is a flowchart illustrating a process executed by the server 10 when updating the rank of each user. [Figure 18] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of an update rule for a rank meter value. [Figure 19] 10 is a flowchart illustrating a process executed by the server 10 when granting diamonds to each user. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, the same reference numerals may be used to designate the same or similar components.

[0013] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a network including a content distribution server 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, the server 10 is communicably connected to a user terminal 30 via a communication network 20 such as the Internet. Although only one user terminal 30 is illustrated in FIG. 1, the server 10 is communicably connected to a plurality of user terminals 30. The server 10 provides a content distribution service for distributing and viewing content to users via the user terminals 30. The content distribution server 10 is an example of a device that implements part or all of the system (or device) of the present invention.

[0014] First, we will explain the hardware configuration of the content distribution server 10. The content distribution server 10 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in Fig. 1, it includes a computer processor 11, a main memory 12, an input / output I / F 13, a communication I / F 14, and a storage (storage device) 15, and these components are electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

[0015] The computer processor 11 is configured as a CPU, a GPU, or the like, and loads various programs stored in a storage 15 or the like into a main memory 12 and executes various instructions included in the programs. The main memory 12 is configured, for example, by a DRAM or the like.

[0016] The input / output I / F 13 includes various input / output devices for exchanging information with an operator, etc. The input / output I / F 13 includes, for example, information input devices such as a keyboard and a pointing device (e.g., a mouse, a touch panel, etc.), a voice input device such as a microphone, and an image input device such as a camera. The input / output I / F 13 also includes an image output device such as a display, and an audio output device such as a speaker.

[0017] The communication I / F 14 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various communication software, or a combination thereof, and is configured to be able to realize wired or wireless communication via the communication network 20 or the like.

[0018] The storage 15 is configured, for example, by a magnetic disk, a flash memory, etc. The storage 15 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, etc. For example, the storage 15 has various tables 151 that store various information for providing a content distribution service. The storage 15 also stores, for example, a server-side program 40 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The program 40 is a program that causes the server 10 to function as all or part of a system for providing a content distribution service. At least a part of the server-side program 40 can be configured to be executed on the user terminal 30 via a terminal-side program 42, which will be described later.

[0019] In this embodiment, the content distribution server 10 may be configured using a plurality of computers each having the above-described hardware configuration. For example, the content distribution server 10 may be configured by one or a plurality of server devices.

[0020] The content distribution server 10 configured in this manner can be configured to function as a web server and an application server, and in this case, executes various processes in response to requests from a terminal-side program 42 installed in the user terminal 30, and transmits screen data (e.g., HTML data) and control data corresponding to the results of the processes to the user terminal 30. The user terminal 30 can output a web page or other screen based on the received data.

[0021] Next, we will explain the hardware configuration of the user terminal 30. The user terminal 30 is configured as a general computer, and as shown in Fig. 1, it includes a computer processor 31, a main memory 32, an input / output I / F 33, a communication I / F 34, and a storage (storage device) 35, and these components are electrically connected via a bus or the like (not shown).

[0022] The computer processor 31 is configured as a CPU, a GPU, or the like, and loads various programs stored in a storage 35 or the like into the main memory 32 and executes various instructions included in the programs. The main memory 32 is configured, for example, by a DRAM or the like.

[0023] The input / output I / F 33 includes various input / output devices for exchanging information with an operator, etc. The input / output I / F 33 includes, for example, information input devices such as a keyboard and a pointing device (e.g., a mouse, a touch panel, etc.), an audio input device such as a microphone, and an image input device such as a camera. The input / output I / F 33 also includes an image output device such as a display, and an audio output device such as a speaker.

[0024] The communication I / F 34 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, various communication software, or a combination thereof, and is configured to be able to realize wired or wireless communication via the communication network 20 or the like.

[0025] The storage 35 is configured, for example, by a magnetic disk or a flash memory. The storage 35 stores various programs including an operating system, various data, and the like. The programs stored in the storage 35 can be downloaded and installed from an application market or the like. The storage 35 also stores a terminal-side program 42. The program 42 can be configured as a web browser or other application (e.g., a terminal-side application for a content distribution service), and can be configured to execute at least a part of the server-side program 40, as described above.

[0026] In this embodiment, the user terminal 30 may be configured as a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a personal computer, a wearable device, or the like.

[0027] A user operating a user terminal 30 configured in this manner can use the content distribution service provided by the server 10 by communicating with the content distribution server 10 via a terminal-side program 42 installed in storage 35 or the like.

[0028] Next, we will explain the functions of the content distribution server 10 configured as above. As shown in Fig. 1, the computer processor 11 of the server 10 is configured to function as a management function control unit 111 and a distribution control unit 112 by executing instructions included in a program (for example, at least a part of the server-side program 40) loaded into the main memory 12.

[0029] The management function control unit 111 is configured to execute various processes related to the control of the management functions of the content distribution service. For example, the management function control unit 111 transmits screen data and control data of various screens related to the management functions to the user terminal 30, executes various processes in response to operation input by the user via the screens output on the user terminal 30, and transmits screen data and control data according to the results of the processes to the user terminal 30. The management functions controlled by the management function control unit 111 include, for example, login processing (user authentication), billing control, and user account management.

[0030] The delivery control unit 112 is configured to execute various processes for controlling content delivery. For example, the delivery control unit 112 is configured to deliver content provided by a delivery user who delivers the content to multiple viewing users. For example, the delivery control unit 112 is configured to present a delivery screen to the delivery user who delivers the content, and specifically, for example, transmits screen data and control data of the delivery screen to the user terminal 30 of the delivery user (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as the delivery terminal 30). Furthermore, for example, the delivery control unit 112 is configured to present a viewing screen to each of multiple viewing users who watch the content, and specifically, for example, transmits screen data and control data of the viewing screen to the user terminal 30 of each viewing user (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as the viewing terminal 30).

[0031] In this embodiment, the distribution screen and viewing screen are configured to display information based on the relationship between the attribute value set for the distribution user and the attribute value set for a specific viewing user. For example, the distribution control unit 112 determines the relationship and transmits data for displaying information based on the relationship to the distribution terminal 30 and each viewing terminal 30. The attribute value for each user is selected and set by the user from, for example, two or more predetermined values. Furthermore, the information based on the relationship is displayed, for example, in the form of a caption in a predetermined area of ​​the distribution screen and viewing screen.

[0032] In this way, the content distribution server 10 in this embodiment presents a distribution screen and a viewing screen to the distribution user and each viewing user, respectively, and these distribution screens and viewing screens display information based on the relationship between the attribute values ​​of the distribution user and a specific viewing user, so that the distribution user and each viewing user can be informed of this relationship. As a result, the server 10 promotes communication between the content distribution user and the viewing user.

[0033] In this embodiment, the content distributed includes various types of digital content. For example, the content may be composed of images (video or still images) and audio, or may be composed of either one of these. Furthermore, the content may be transmitted in real time (live distribution) from the distribution terminal 30 that provides the content, or may be provided in advance from the distribution terminal 30 and pre-stored in a storage device such as the storage 15. The live distribution of content may involve a certain delay (time lag) depending on the settings of the distribution user or the network conditions. The live distribution of content is performed using a streaming method using a protocol such as HTTP Live Streaming (HLS). The distribution user of the content may include a business operator such as a broadcasting station.

[0034] Furthermore, the content transmitted from the broadcasting terminal 30 is composed of, for example, video and audio of the broadcasting user input (captured) via a camera and microphone possessed by the broadcasting terminal 30. Furthermore, such content is composed of, for example, video and audio corresponding to a screen output on the broadcasting terminal 30. Furthermore, such content is composed of, for example, video corresponding to a screen output by an application (e.g., a game) running on the broadcasting terminal 30, audio output by the application, and / or audio of the broadcasting user input via a microphone possessed by the broadcasting terminal 30.

[0035] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the content to be distributed may be such that part of the data constituting the content is transmitted in real time from distribution terminal 30, while part of the data constituting the content is pre-stored in server 10 or viewing terminal 30. For example, audio constituting the content may be transmitted in real time from distribution terminal 30, while images constituting the content may be pre-stored in server 10 or viewing terminal 30, and the content may be generated in server 10 or viewing terminal 30 based on these data.

[0036] Furthermore, for example, in addition to the audio constituting the content, movement data (motion data) for moving an object such as a character may be transmitted in real time from the distribution terminal 30, while images constituting the content may be stored in advance in the server 10 or the viewing terminal 30, and the images may include model data of the object. In this case, the movement data may be generated based on the movement of the distribution user (including changes in facial expressions, etc.) recognized via a camera in the distribution terminal 30, for example. The content generated in the server 10 or the viewing terminal 30 may include an object such as a character that moves based on the model data and movement data.

[0037] In this embodiment, the attributes include various parameters that can be set for a user. For example, the attributes may be the user's preferences (hobbies, tastes, preferences, etc.). This configuration makes it possible to notify the distribution user and each viewing user of information based on the relationship between the user's preferences.

[0038] Furthermore, the distribution screen and viewing screen may be configured to display information based on a predetermined relationship between the attribute value set for the distribution user and the attribute value set for a specific viewing user, but not to display information based on the relationship if the relationship is not the predetermined relationship. Predetermined relationships include, but are not limited to, relationships of coincidence and / or similarity. This configuration makes it possible to inform the distribution user and each viewing user that the relationship between the attribute value of the distribution user and the attribute value of a specific viewing user is a predetermined relationship.

[0039] In this case, the information based on the relationship may include information that can identify one or more values ​​of an attribute set for the distribution user and one or more values ​​of an attribute set for a specific viewing user, the attribute value for which the relationship is a predetermined relationship. For example, if the attribute is a user preference and the predetermined relationship is a matching relationship, the information based on the relationship includes information that can identify the matching preference. This configuration makes it possible to inform the distribution user and each viewing user of the attribute value that is in a predetermined relationship between the distribution user and a specific viewing user.

[0040] Furthermore, the distribution screen and viewing screen can be configured to display information based on the relationship between an attribute value set for a specific viewing user and an attribute value set for each of one or more other viewing users. For example, the distribution control unit 112 determines the relationship and transmits data for displaying information based on the relationship to the distribution terminal 30 and each viewing terminal 30. This configuration makes it possible to inform the distribution user and each viewing user of the relationship between the attribute values ​​between viewing users.

[0041] The distribution screen and viewing screen may also be configured to have a comment display area that displays comments, including user comments, entered by each viewing user. In this case, for example, the distribution control unit 112 is configured to accept user comments entered by each viewing user via the viewing screen and transmit data for displaying the user comments to the distribution terminal 30 and each viewing terminal 30. In this case, information based on the relationship may be displayed as a comment (e.g., a system comment) in the comment display area. This configuration supports the smooth display of information based on the relationship between attribute values ​​between a distribution user and a specific viewing user.

[0042] Furthermore, the distribution screen and viewing screen can be configured to display information based on the relationship between the attribute values ​​of the distribution user and the attribute values ​​of the specific viewing user in response to the start of viewing of content by a specific viewing user. This configuration makes it possible to inform the distribution user and each viewing user of the relationship between the attribute values ​​of the viewing user who has started viewing content and the distribution user.

[0043] In this case, if a specific viewing user who has started viewing content satisfies a predetermined condition related to their usage history of the content distribution service (e.g., their viewing history of the content), information based on the relationship may be displayed (in this case, if the specific viewing user does not satisfy the predetermined condition, the information based on the relationship is not displayed). The predetermined condition is configured, for example, to be more likely to be satisfied the less usage history the user has of the content distribution service, and is configured as a condition that is satisfied when, for example, the number of days elapsed since starting use of the service, or the number of days or viewing time of content (content of the corresponding distribution user, or content of an arbitrary distribution user) is less than a threshold. This configuration makes it possible to limit viewing users who are targets for displaying information based on the relationship between the attribute values ​​with the distribution user to viewing users who satisfy the predetermined condition.

[0044] In this embodiment, the distribution control unit 112 can be configured to present a list screen displaying a list of multiple contents to the viewing user (for example, by transmitting screen data and control data for the list screen to the viewing terminal 30), and in this case, the list screen can be configured to display the list based on the relationship between the attribute values ​​set for the distribution users who distribute each of the multiple contents and the attribute values ​​set for the corresponding viewing user (to whom the list screen is presented). Such a configuration makes it possible to present to the viewing user a list of contents based on the attribute value relationships with each distribution user.

[0045] In this case, the list screen can be configured to display the list so that content distributed by broadcast users whose set attribute values ​​closely match those of the viewing user is given priority. For example, of multiple contents included in the list displayed on the list screen, content whose attribute values ​​closely match those of the corresponding broadcast user and viewing user is placed at the top of the list. This configuration makes it possible to prioritize and present to the viewing user content whose attribute values ​​closely match those of the corresponding broadcast user.

[0046] Furthermore, the list screen can be configured to allow viewing of each of the multiple contents included in the list to be started. In this case, when a viewing user starts viewing content via the list, the distribution screen and viewing screen can be configured to display information corresponding to the start of viewing via the list (e.g., including information specifying that viewing via the list has started). This information is displayed, for example, in the form of a caption in a predetermined area of ​​the distribution screen and viewing screen, or as a comment in the comment display area described above. This configuration makes it possible to notify the distribution user and each viewing user that a specific viewing user has started viewing content via a list based on the relationship between attribute values.

[0047] Next, a specific example of one aspect of the content distribution server 10 of this embodiment having such functions will be described. The content distribution service in this example is configured as a service for live distribution and viewing of content consisting of videos including characters provided by a broadcasting user and the voice of the broadcasting user. Model data for the characters is uploaded to the server 10 (storage 15) in advance by the broadcasting user, and, as will be described in detail later, is downloaded by the viewing terminal 30 of the viewing user when viewing the content of the broadcasting user. First, in this example, the information managed by each table included in the various tables 151 will be described.

[0048] 2 illustrates information managed by user information table 1511 in this example. User information table 1511 manages information about users of the content distribution service, and as shown, associates the information with a "user account" that identifies an individual user, and manages information such as account name, "basic information" including date of birth, etc., a "use start date" which is the date when the user started using the content distribution service (when the user account was registered), "distribution history information" which is information about the distribution history as a distribution user, "viewing history information" which is information about the viewing history as a viewing user, "viewed distributor information" which is information about distributor users who have viewed content, "following user information" which is information about other users that this user is following, "family information" which is information about families that this user is a family member of, a "rank" which indicates the rank as a distribution user, a "rank meter value" which indicates the value of a rank meter which is a parameter for determining whether the rank has increased or decreased, a "number of owned coins" which indicates the number of owned virtual coins that can be used in the content distribution service, a "number of owned diamonds" which indicates the number of owned virtual diamonds, and "hobby tag information" which is information about hobby tags set by the user themselves. The viewed broadcast user information includes the user account of each broadcast user who has viewed the content.

[0049] In this example, a family is a community of fans who support a broadcast user, and can be joined in response to an invitation from the broadcast user or a family manager (e.g., designated by the broadcast user), or in response to approval by the broadcast user or family manager of a user's application to join. Family information includes information identifying the broadcast user corresponding to each family (e.g., user account). In this example, a maximum limit (e.g., 100 people) is set for the number of subscribers to a family. In this example, a user can join (belong to) multiple families.

[0050] In this example, coins are given to users for free or for a fee at various times. For example, users can acquire coins for free as a reward such as a login bonus. Also, for example, users can purchase coins for a fee (with real currency). Diamonds, which will be described in more detail later, are given to broadcasting users as one type of reward.

[0051] In this example, hobby tags are used to set information about the user's hobbies and preferences (specifically, favorite manga titles, artist names, game titles, etc.) for the user. In this example, up to a predetermined number (specifically, five) of hobby tags can be set for each user from among multiple hobby tags predetermined by the operator of the content distribution service. The hobby tag information includes a hobby tag ID, described below, that identifies each hobby tag that has been set.

[0052] 3 is a diagram for explaining the ranks of broadcast users in this example. As shown in the figure, in this example, there are six rank bands: "S," "A," "B," "C," "D," and "E." The "S" rank band is made up of six ranks: "S1" to "S6," and each of the four rank bands: "A," "B," "C," and "D" is made up of three ranks (for example, "A1" to "A3"). Furthermore, the "E" rank band is made up of one rank: "E1." In other words, in this example, there are 19 ranks (6 + 3 × 4 + 1 = 19).

[0053] Furthermore, the rank range is highest on the "S" side and lowest on the "E" side. Furthermore, within the same rank range, the larger the number attached to the rank range, the higher the rank, and the smaller the number attached, the lower the rank. In this example, the user's rank is set to "D1" as the initial value. As will be described in more detail later, in this example, the rank is updated based on the daily content distribution performance.

[0054] 4 illustrates information managed by delivery management table 1512 in this example. Delivery management table 1512 manages information related to individual deliveries, and as shown, in association with a "delivery ID" that identifies an individual delivery (content), manages information such as a "delivery user account" that identifies the delivery user, a "delivery start date and time" that is the date and time the delivery started, a "delivery duration" that is the duration (elapsed time) since the delivery started, the "number of viewing users (current value and maximum value)", the "number of comments" that is the number of comments entered by viewing users while the content was being delivered, the "number of likes" that is the number of "likes" entered by viewing users while the content was being delivered, the "number of consumed coins" that is the number of coins consumed in response to gift item input by viewing users while the content was being delivered, and the "number of support points" that is the total number of support points granted for this delivery.

[0055] 5 illustrates information managed in this example by broadcast user-specific viewing user management table 1513. Broadcast user-specific viewing user management table 1513 manages information related to viewing users by broadcast user in a target year and month, and as shown, manages information such as the viewing user's "fan level" for the broadcast user in the target year and month, the viewing user's "number of coins consumed," "viewing time," "number of viewing days," and "number of comments entered" for the corresponding broadcast, in association with a combination of a "broadcast user account" that identifies the broadcast user, a "viewing user account" that identifies the viewing user, and a "target year and month."

[0056] In this example, a fan level is set for a distributor user based on the viewing user's monthly behavioral record for content distributed by the distributor user. FIG. 6 illustrates the conditions for each of the multiple fan levels in this example. As shown in the figure, in this example, two or three conditions are set for each fan level, and a user who meets any one of these conditions will be assigned the corresponding fan level (the level will increase). For example, for fan level "1," two conditions are set: condition 1, which states "spend 10 coins or more, watch for 1.5 hours or more, and enter 4 comments or more," and condition 2, which states "spend 100 coins or more," and a user who meets any one of these two conditions will be a viewing user with fan level "1." For example, for fan level "4," three conditions are set: condition 1, "consume more than 1,000 coins, watch for more than 5 hours, watch for more than 3 days, and enter more than 30 comments," condition 2, "consume more than 3,000 coins, watch for more than 2 hours, and enter more than 5 comments," and condition 3, "consume more than 5,500 coins." A user who meets any one of these three conditions becomes a viewing user with fan level "4."

[0057] This determination of fan level is performed in real time while content is being distributed. Specifically, while content is being distributed, server 10 updates the number of coins consumed, viewing time, number of viewing days, and number of comments entered in real time for each viewing user in viewing user management table by distributor 1513, and determines whether or not the fan level has been upgraded based on this information. When the fan level is upgraded, the fan level value of the corresponding record in viewing user management table by distributor 1513 is updated.

[0058] 7 illustrates information managed by hobby tag information table 1514 in this example. Hobby tag information table 1514 manages information related to hobby tags that can be set for a user, and as shown, manages information such as "name" and "genre type" that identifies the corresponding (classified) genre in association with a "hobby tag ID" that identifies an individual hobby tag. In this example, hobby tag genres include "anime / manga," "music," and "games."

[0059] 8 illustrates information managed by the hobby tag matching status management table 1515 in this example. The hobby tag matching status management table 1515 manages the matching status of hobby tags between two users, and as shown in the figure, manages information such as the "number of matching hobby tags" indicating the number of matching hobby tags and "matching hobby tag information" which is information about the matching hobby tags, in association with a combination of a "first user account" that identifies the first user and a "second user account" that identifies the second user. The matching hobby tag information includes a hobby tag ID that identifies each of one or more hobby tags.

[0060] In this example, the hobby tag matching status for all combinations of users of the content distribution service is managed in the hobby tag matching status management table 1515. Specifically, when the hobby tag information of any user (managed in the user information table 1511) is updated, the hobby tag matching status for each combination of that user and all other users is updated.

[0061] The information managed by each table has been described above. Next, the processing executed by the content distribution server 10 of this example, and the screens output on the user terminal 30 will be described.

[0062] 9 illustrates an example of a top screen (list screen) 50 of the content distribution service that is output on the user terminal 30. The screen 50 is the starting point when using the content distribution service, and as shown in the figure, has a selection area 52 that displays the text "Follow," "Popular," "Trending Tags," and "All," a list display area 54 located below the selection area 52, and a circular distribution button 56 located in the upper right corner of the screen.

[0063] The selection area 52 is an area for selecting the content to be displayed (tabs to be displayed) in the list display area 54. Specifically, when "Follow" is selected in the selection area 52, a list of broadcasts (content currently being broadcast) of other users the user is following is displayed in the list display area 54. Similarly, when "Popular" is selected in the selection area 52, a list of broadcasts with a large number of viewing users is displayed in the list display area 54. Furthermore, when "All" is selected in the selection area 52, all broadcasts are subject to list display in the list display area 54.

[0064] Furthermore, when "topic tag" is selected in the selection area 52, a list of broadcasts from other users with one or more matching hobby tags between the user and the broadcasting user is displayed in the list display area 54. In this case, the more hobby tags that match between the user and the broadcasting user, the higher the content is placed in the list display area 54. The number of hobby tags that match between two users is managed in the hobby tag matching status management table 1515, as described above.

[0065] As shown in the figure, in the list display area 54, a plurality of individual display areas 541, each displaying information about an individual distribution, are arranged in two columns vertically. The individual display area 541 is configured so that viewing of the corresponding distribution can be started (playback of the corresponding content is started) in response to a user selection. The list display area 54 is configured so that the displayed individual display area 541 can be switched by a flick operation or slide operation in an up or down direction. The individual display area 541 displays an image preset by the content distribution user, the distribution user's account name, the number of viewing users (current value), etc.

[0066] The distribution button 56 is an object that allows the user to distribute content as a distributor user. When the distribution button 56 is selected by the user, a distribution preparation screen 60, as shown in FIG. 10, is output. As shown, the distribution preparation screen 60 has a distribution title input area 62 for inputting a distribution title, a secret distribution setting switch 64 for setting secret distribution mode, a post setting button 66 for setting posts (posting messages to SNS) that are automatically made during distribution, and a distribution start button 68 with the text "Start!" added. Secret distribution is a content distribution mode that can only be viewed by new viewing users (specifically, viewing users whose total viewing time over a certain period of time for the corresponding distributor user is less than a predetermined value).

[0067] When distribution start button 68 is selected, distribution of the content begins, and specifically, movement data indicating changes in facial expression of the broadcasting user (specifically, movement of both eyes and mouth) recognized through the camera of broadcasting terminal 30, and voice data (speech data by the broadcasting user) input through the microphone of broadcasting terminal 30, begin to be transmitted to server 10. In addition, in response to the start of content distribution, a new record is inserted in distribution management table 1512.

[0068] 11 illustrates a distribution screen 70 that is output on distribution terminal 30 in response to the start of content distribution. As shown in the figure, screen 70 has a video display area 71 that covers the entire screen, a basic information display area 72 located in the upper left corner of the screen, a comment display area 73 located in the lower left corner of the screen, a viewer information display area 75 located in the upper right corner of the screen, and a circular distribution stop button 76 located in the center of the bottom edge of the screen.

[0069] The video display area 71 displays the content to be distributed. Specifically, a video including a character whose eyes and mouth move based on the above-mentioned motion data based on changes in the facial expression of the distribution user and the character's model data is displayed. The video is generated and output by the distribution terminal 30.

[0070] The basic information display area 72 displays basic information about this broadcast, specifically, broadcast user information (profile image, etc.), the number of viewing users of this broadcast (current value), and the number of "likes" entered by viewing users for this broadcast.

[0071] The comment display area 73 is an area for displaying user comments input by each viewing user and system comments automatically input by the server 10. Specifically, in this area 73, a plurality of comment objects 731, each corresponding to an individual comment, are arranged vertically. The comment display area 73 is configured such that when a new comment is input, a corresponding comment object 731 is added to the bottom, and the existing comment objects 731 move sequentially upward. In the comment display area 73, the comment objects 731 displayed are switched by a flick operation or a slide operation in the vertical direction, for example.

[0072] The viewing user information display area 75 displays information about multiple viewing users who are viewing the content being distributed. Specifically, multiple icon objects 751, each corresponding to an individual viewing user, are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction in this area 75. Each object 751 has a circular shape and displays a profile image of the corresponding viewing user. The multiple icon objects 751 are arranged in an order that follows a predetermined rule (for example, in descending order of the number of coins consumed in the current month).

[0073] The distribution stop button 76 is an object that allows the distribution user to stop distribution of content. When the distribution stop button 76 is selected by the distribution user, distribution of the content (transmission of motion data and audio data from the distribution terminal 30 to the server 10) is stopped.

[0074] 12 illustrates a viewing screen 80 output on the viewing terminal 30. For example, when a viewing user selects an arbitrary distribution (content) via the list display area 54 of the top screen 50, a viewing screen 80 for viewing the selected distribution is output on the viewing terminal 30. As shown in the figure, the screen 80 has a video display area 81, a basic information display area 82, a comment display area 83, and a viewing user information display area 85, similar to the distribution screen 70 described above. Furthermore, the viewing screen 80 has, at the bottom of the screen, a comment input area 862, a "Like" button 863 with a heart mark, and a gift input button 864 with a gift design.

[0075] The video display area 81 displays a video including the broadcasting user's character, similar to the video display area 71 of the broadcasting screen 70. The video is generated and output in the viewing terminal 30 based on the action data transmitted from the broadcasting terminal 30 via the server 10, and the character model data downloaded from the server 10, etc.

[0076] The comment input area 862 is an area for viewing users to input comments. Specifically, when a character string is input into the comment input area 862 and a confirmation operation is performed, the character string is transmitted as a user comment, and comment objects 731, 831 corresponding to the user comment are added to the comment display areas 73, 83 of the distribution screen 70 and viewing screen 80 at the corresponding distribution terminal 30 (the user terminal 30 of the distribution user who distributes the content being viewed) and at each viewing terminal 30 (the user terminal 30 of each of multiple viewing users who view the same content). The comment objects 731, 831 corresponding to the user comment display the content of the comment (character string) together with the account name of the viewing user who input the comment. Furthermore, when a user comment is input, the server 10 updates (adds 1 to) the number of comments for the corresponding distribution in the distribution management table 1512.

[0077] The like button 863 is an object that allows the viewing user to input a "like" for the broadcasting user (or content). When the button 863 is selected by the viewing user, a "like" is input, and a comment object 731, 831 corresponding to a system comment notifying the input of a "like" is added to the comment display area 73, 83 of the corresponding broadcasting screen 70 and viewing screen 80. In the comment object 731, 831 corresponding to the system comment, text indicating the input of a "like" is displayed together with the account name of the viewing user who input a "like." Furthermore, when a "like" is input, a corresponding effect display (for example, the display of an animated video effect in which a heart-shaped object is displayed flowing from the bottom to the top of the screen) is performed in the video display area 71, 81 of the broadcasting screen 70 and viewing screen 80. Furthermore, when a "like" is input, the server 10 updates (adds 1 to) the "number of likes" for the corresponding broadcast in the broadcast management table 1512.

[0078] The gift input button 864 is an object for the viewing user to input a gift item. When the button 864 is selected, a gift selection screen 90 for selecting the gift item to input is displayed superimposed on the lower area of ​​the viewing screen 80, as shown in FIG.

[0079] 14 illustrates a gift selection screen 90. As shown in the figure, the screen 90 has a selection area 91, a list display area 94 located below the area 91 and displaying a list of one or more gift items, a price range selection area 96 located below the area 94 for selecting the price range of the gift items to be displayed, and a purchase button 97 located in the lower right corner of the screen as an object for purchasing coins. In addition, the number of coins owned by the corresponding user is displayed in the lower left corner of the gift selection screen 90.

[0080] The selection area 91 is an area for selecting (filtering) the content to be displayed in the list display area 94, and displays text such as "All," "History," "Popular," and "Limited Time Offer." When "All" is selected in the selection area 91, all gift items are displayed in a list in the list display area 94. When "History" is selected in the selection area 91, gift items previously entered by the corresponding user are displayed in a list in the list display area 94. When "Popular" is selected, gift items with a high number of entries across the entire content distribution service are displayed in a list in the list display area 94. When "Limited Time Offer" is selected, gift items that are offered for a limited time and that can be entered at that time (for example, gift items that can be entered for a limited-time event within the content distribution service) are displayed in a list.

[0081] In the list display area 94, a plurality of individual display areas 941, each displaying information about an individual gift item, are arranged in four columns in the vertical direction. The individual display areas 941 display an image corresponding to the gift item and the number of coins (price) required to input that item. The list display area 94 is configured so that the displayed individual display areas 941 can be switched by a flick operation or a slide operation in the vertical direction, for example. When a viewing user selects one of the individual display areas 941, the corresponding gift item is input.

[0082] The price range selection area 96 is an area for further selecting (filtering) the display content in the list display area 94 by the price range of the gift items. When a price range is selected in the price range selection area 96, gift items in the corresponding price range are displayed in the list display area 94.

[0083] When a gift item is input, a comment object 731, 831 corresponding to a system comment notifying the input of the gift item is added to the comment display area 73, 83 of the corresponding distribution screen 70 and viewing screen 80. The comment object 731, 831 corresponding to the system comment displays the name of the input gift item together with the account name of the viewing user who input the gift item. Furthermore, when a gift item is input, a visual effect corresponding to the input gift item is displayed in the video display area 71, 81 of the corresponding distribution screen 70 and viewing screen 80. The visual effect display includes the display of an image and video effects corresponding to the input gift item.

[0084] In addition, when a gift item is input, the server 10 subtracts the number of coins for the input gift item from the number of coins held by the corresponding user (the viewing user who input the gift item) in the user information table 1511, and adds the number of coins to the number of coins consumed for the corresponding distribution in the distribution management table 1512.

[0085] In this example, the number of support points in the distribution management table 1512 is updated in real time while the content is being distributed. In this example, the number of support points is calculated based on the number of likes, the number of comments, and the number of coins consumed, and the larger these values ​​are, the larger the number of support points will be. When the distribution user selects the distribution stop button 76 on the distribution screen 70, the distribution of the content ends.

[0086] Also, in this example, a predetermined notification is made in response to the viewing user starting to view content. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the processing executed by server 10 when the viewing user starts to view content. As shown in the figure, server 10 first determines whether or not the viewing user who started viewing content is a first-time user (step S100). In this example, a first-time user refers to a user who is viewing for the first time content distributed by the corresponding distribution user (the distribution user of the content that started viewing). The determination of whether or not a specific distribution user is a first-time user is made by specifically referencing the viewed distribution user information in user information table 1511.

[0087] If the viewing user is a first-time user (YES in step S100), the server 10 then notifies the first-time user of their entry (start of viewing) (step S110). Specifically, comment objects 731, 831 corresponding to a system comment notifying the first-time user of their entry are added to the comment display areas 73, 83 of the corresponding distribution screen 70 and viewing screen 80. The comment objects 731, 831 corresponding to the system comment display the account name of the viewing user and the fact that a first-time user has entered the room.

[0088] Next, the server 10 determines whether a common hobby tag is set (step S120). Specifically, the number of matching hobby tags between the viewing user who started viewing the content and the distribution user of the content (managed in the number of matching hobby tags in the hobby tag matching status management table 1515) is identified, and if the number of matching hobby tags is one or more, it is determined that a common hobby tag is set.

[0089] Then, if a common hobby tag has been set (YES in step S120), the server 10 then notifies the common hobby tag (step S130). Specifically, comment objects 731, 831 corresponding to the system comment notifying the common hobby tag are added to the comment display areas 73, 83 of the corresponding distribution screen 70 and viewing screen 80. The comment objects 731, 831 corresponding to the system comment display the name of the common hobby tag (one or more matching hobby tags) along with the account names of the distribution user and viewing user, respectively. The common hobby tag is managed in the matching hobby tag information of the hobby tag matching status management table 1515.

[0090] In this example, the common hobbies of the distribution user and the first-time viewing user are notified to the distribution user and each viewing user, thereby supporting communication between users, including first-time viewing users, in which conversations about common hobbies become lively.

[0091] 16 illustrates an example of a hobby tag setting screen 200 output on the user terminal 30. The screen 200 is a screen for setting hobby tags for the user himself / herself, and as shown in the figure, has a selection area 202, a list display area 204 located below the selection area 202 and displaying a list of hobby tags to be set, a setting information display area 206 displaying the hobby tags that have been set, and a done button 208. The setting status of the hobby tags is displayed between the list display area 204 and the setting information display area 206; specifically, the number of hobby tags that have been set (selected) and the number of hobby tags that can be set (specifically, the upper limit of 5) are displayed in fractional form.

[0092] The selection area 202 is an area for selecting the content to be displayed in the list display area 204, and displays genres of hobby tags such as "anime / manga," "music," and "games," for example. When a genre is selected in the selection area 202, the corresponding hobby tags (classified into that genre) are displayed in a list in the list display area 204. The hobby tags corresponding to each genre are identified by referencing the genre type in the hobby tag information table 1514. In the list display area 204, the hobby tags displayed can be switched by flicking or sliding vertically, for example.

[0093] In the setting information display area 206, one or more tag objects 2061 corresponding to set hobby tags (managed in the hobby tag information of the user information table 1511) are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction. When the number of set hobby tags is less than the upper limit, if a new (unset) hobby tag is selected via the list display area 204, a corresponding tag object 2061 is newly added in the setting information display area 206. A cancel object 2062 is arranged on the right end of the tag object 2061, and when the object 2062 is selected, the setting of the corresponding hobby tag is canceled.

[0094] When the complete button 208 is selected, the hobby tag settings are updated, and specifically, the hobby tag information of the corresponding user is updated in the user information table 1511.

[0095] Here, the process for determining a broadcast user's rank will be described. In this example, the rank for the day is determined (updated) based on the number of support points the user earned as a broadcast user on the previous day. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating the process executed by server 10 when updating each user's rank. This process is executed late at night (e.g., 3:00 AM) every day.

[0096] As shown in the figure, the server 10 first calculates the number of support points that each user earned as a broadcast user on the previous day (step S200). The number of support points that each user earned on the previous day is calculated by referencing the broadcast user account, broadcast start date and time, and number of support points in the broadcast management table 1512. Note that if a user broadcasts multiple times in one day, the number of support points earned for each of the multiple broadcasts is added together.

[0097] After calculating the number of support points for each broadcast user on the previous day in this manner, the server 10 then updates the rank meter value for each user (step S210). Figure 18 illustrates an example of a rule for updating the rank meter value. As shown in the figure, in this example, the rank meter value fluctuates based on the ranking of each user's number of support points for the previous day within the rank band to which that user belongs. The initial value of the rank meter value is "0".

[0098] Specifically, the update rule for the rank meter value is as follows: first, if the ranking in the number of support points within the rank band is in the top 10%, the rank meter value will fluctuate by "+2" (an increase of 2 points). Similarly, if the ranking is in the top 11 to 30% (the remaining 20% ​​after excluding the top 10% from the top 30%), the fluctuate will be "+1", if the ranking is in the middle 30% (the top 31 to 60%), the fluctuate will be "±0" (no increase or decrease), and if the ranking is in the bottom 40%, the fluctuate will be "-1" (a decrease of 1 point). Note that if no broadcast was made on the previous day, the fluctuate of the rank meter value will be "-1" regardless of the ranking within the rank band. In step S210, the rank meter value of each user is updated in the user information table 1511 according to the update rule illustrated in FIG. 18.

[0099] Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 17, once the rank meter value of each user has been updated, the server 10 then updates the rank based on the updated rank meter value (step S220). In this example, the rank meter value required to rank up is +3, and the rank meter value required to rank down is -3. When the rank meter value reaches these values, the user is ranked up / down. The rank meter value of the user whose rank has been updated (the user whose rank has been upgraded or downgraded) is cleared to 0. Note that in another example of this embodiment, in order to prevent a sudden upgrade / downgrade in rank within a short period of time, for example, in the case of a upgrade / downgrade across rank bands, the absolute value of the required rank meter value may be made larger (for example, +6 or -6) compared to a upgrade / downgrade within the same rank band.

[0100] The above describes the processing when determining the broadcast user's rank. Next, the processing when granting diamonds to the broadcast user will be described. In this example, diamonds, which are one of the rewards, are granted to the broadcast user based on the broadcast time of the previous day and the rank on the previous day. Figure 19 is a flowchart illustrating the processing executed by server 10 when granting diamonds to each user. These processes are executed late at night every day, and are executed, for example, at a time (for example, midnight) earlier than the processing executed when updating each user's rank as illustrated in Figure 17.

[0101] As shown in the figure, the server 10 first calculates the broadcast time of each user on the previous day (step S300). Specifically, the broadcast time of each user on the previous day is calculated by referring to the broadcast user account, broadcast start date and time, and broadcast duration in the broadcast management table 1512. If a user makes multiple broadcasts in one day, the broadcast durations of each of the multiple broadcasts are added together.

[0102] Next, the server 10 grants each user a number of diamonds based on the calculated distribution time and the standard number of diamonds (step S310). Specifically, each user is granted a number of diamonds calculated by multiplying the calculated distribution time by the standard number of diamonds. The standard number of diamonds is preset for each rank so that the higher the rank, the greater the number, and the standard number of diamonds corresponding to each user's rank on the previous day is applied. When diamonds are granted to a user, the number of diamonds held by the corresponding user is updated in the user information table 1511. In this example, diamonds can be exchanged for coins or real currency.

[0103] In the above example, when the viewing user starts viewing content, the common hobby tag between the first-time user and the distribution user is notified. In addition to this, when the first-time user selects "topic tag" in the selection area 52 of the top screen 50 and then starts viewing the content by selecting an individual display area 541 displayed in the list display area 54 (that is, an individual display area 541 corresponding to the content of the distribution user to which a common hobby tag is set), the first-time user may be notified that viewing has begun via a list (tab) corresponding to the topic tag (specifically, in the comment display areas 73 and 83 of the corresponding distribution screen 70 and viewing screen 80, comment objects 731 and 831 corresponding to a system comment notifying that viewing has begun via a list (tab) corresponding to the topic tag are added).

[0104] In the above example, the hobby tags common to the first-time user and the distribution user are notified, but the hobby tags common to multiple viewing users may also be notified. For example, at any timing, a predetermined number of hobby tags that are set by the most viewing users among the hobby tags set to each of the multiple viewing users at that time may be notified.

[0105] In the above example, the target viewing users to be notified of the common hobby tag are limited to first-time viewers, but the target viewing users may be limited by other conditions. For example, viewing users who satisfy a condition based on the number of days elapsed since starting to use the content distribution service (for example, a condition that the number of days elapsed is equal to or greater than a threshold, or a condition that the number of days elapsed is less than a threshold) may be the target to be notified of the common hobby tag. Furthermore, the condition may be configured as various conditions based on the values ​​of various parameters (such as fan level and whether or not the user is a family member).

[0106] In the above example, a common hobby tag is notified, but in another example of this embodiment, various attribute values ​​other than the hobby tag are set for each user, and various notifications can be made based on the relationship between the values ​​of the attributes.

[0107] In the above example, comment objects 731, 831 corresponding to system comments notifying the common hobby tag are added to the comment display areas 73, 83 of the distribution screen 70 and the viewing screen 80, but the notification of the common hobby tag may also be made in an area other than the comment display areas 73, 83 (for example, displayed in the form of a caption).

[0108] In the above example, the hobby tag matching status management table 1515 manages the matching status of hobby tags for all combinations of users of the content distribution service, but it may also be configured so that each time a viewing user who has started viewing content is determined to be a first-time user, the matching status of hobby tags between the first-time user and the distribution user is determined.

[0109] The content distribution server 10 of the present embodiment described above presents a distribution screen 70 and a viewing screen 80 to the distribution user and each viewing user, respectively, and these distribution screens 70 and viewing screens 80 display information (e.g., common hobby tags) based on the relationship between the attribute values ​​between the distribution user and a specific viewing user (e.g., a first-time user who has started viewing the content), making it possible to inform the distribution user and each viewing user of this relationship. As a result, the server 10 promotes communication between the content distribution user and the viewing user.

[0110] In another embodiment of the present invention, information based on the relationship between the attribute values ​​between a distribution user and a specific viewing user is displayed on the distribution screen 70 and the viewing screen 80 presented to the specific viewing user, but is not displayed on the viewing screen 80 presented to viewing users other than the specific viewing user. Even in this case, such a relationship can be made known to the distribution user and the specific viewing user, and as a result, communication between the content distribution user and the viewing user can be promoted.

[0111] In other embodiments of the present invention, some or all of the functions of the content distribution server 10 in the above-described embodiments may be realized by cooperation between the server 10 and the user terminal 30, or may be realized by the user terminal 30. In other words, the system (or device) of the present invention may be configured not only by the content distribution server 10, but also by the content distribution server 10 and the user terminal 30, or may be configured by the user terminal 30.

[0112] The processes and procedures described herein, other than those explicitly described, may be implemented by software, hardware, or any combination thereof. For example, the processes and procedures described herein may be implemented by implementing logic corresponding to the processes and procedures in media such as integrated circuits, volatile memory, non-volatile memory, and magnetic disks. The processes and procedures described herein may also be implemented as computer programs corresponding to the processes and procedures and executed by various computers.

[0113] Although processes and procedures described herein are described as being performed by a single device, software, component, or module, such processes or procedures may be performed by multiple devices, software, components, and / or modules. Also, the software and hardware elements described herein may be implemented by combining them into fewer components or breaking them down into more components. [Explanation of symbols]

[0114] 10 Content distribution server 11. Computer Processor 111 Management function control section 112 Distribution control section 15 Storage 151 various tables 1511 User Information Table 1512 Delivery Management Table 1513 Viewing user management table by distribution user 1514 Hobby tag information table 1515 Interest tag matching status management table 20. Communication Networks 30 User terminals 40 Server-side programs 42 Terminal side program 50 Top screen 60 Distribution preparation screen 70 Streaming Screen 80 viewing screen 90 Gift selection screen 200 Hobby tag setting screen

Claims

1. 1. A system for providing a content distribution service, comprising one or more computer processors, the one or more computer processors comprising: presenting a distribution screen to a first distribution user to whom the first content is distributed; presenting a viewing screen to each of a plurality of viewing users who view the first content; the distribution screen and the viewing screen display first information based on a relationship between a value of an attribute set for the first distribution user and a value of the attribute set for a first viewing user included in the plurality of viewing users; system.

2. the attribute is a preference; The system of claim 1.

3. the distribution screen and the viewing screen display the first information when the relationship is a predetermined relationship, and do not display the first information when the relationship is not the predetermined relationship. The system of claim 1.

4. the first information includes one or more values ​​of the attribute set to the first distribution user, and information capable of identifying a value of the attribute whose relationship is the predetermined relationship among the one or more values ​​of the attribute set to the first viewing user, The system of claim 3.

5. the distribution screen and the viewing screen display second information based on the relationship between the value of the attribute set for the first viewing user and the value of the attribute set for each of one or more other viewing users other than the first viewing user, which are included in the plurality of viewing users; The system of claim 1.

6. the distribution screen and the viewing screen each have a comment display area for displaying comments including user comments input by each of the plurality of viewing users; the first information is displayed as the comment in the comment display area; The system of claim 1.

7. The value of the attribute is selected and set from two or more predetermined values. The system of claim 1.

8. the distribution screen and the viewing screen display the first information in response to the first viewing user starting viewing of the first content. The system of claim 1.

9. the distribution screen and the viewing screen display the first information when the first viewing user satisfies a predetermined condition related to a usage record of the content distribution service. The system of claim 8.

10. The predetermined condition is more likely to be satisfied as the content distribution service has a lower usage history. The system of claim 9.

11. the one or more computer processors further execute a step of presenting a list screen displaying a list of a plurality of contents to a second viewing user; the list screen displays the list based on the relationship between the value of the attribute set for a distribution user who distributes each of the plurality of contents and the value of the attribute set for the second viewing user. The system of claim 1.

12. the list screen displays the list so that priority is given to content distributed by the distributor user whose set attribute value is highly consistent with that of the second viewing user. The system of claim 11.

13. the list screen is configured to allow viewing of each of the plurality of contents included in the list to be started; and when the second viewing user starts viewing the first content via the list, the distribution screen and the viewing screen display third information corresponding to the start of viewing via the list. The system of claim 11.

14. 1. A method executed by one or more computers for providing a content distribution service, comprising: presenting a distribution screen to a first distribution user to whom the first content is distributed; presenting a viewing screen to each of a plurality of viewing users who view the first content; the distribution screen and the viewing screen display first information based on a relationship between a value of an attribute set for the first distribution user and a value of the attribute set for a first viewing user included in the plurality of viewing users; method.

15. A program for providing a content distribution service, the program being installed on one or more computers, presenting a distribution screen to a first distribution user to whom the first content is distributed; presenting a viewing screen to each of a plurality of viewing users who view the first content; the distribution screen and the viewing screen display first information based on a relationship between a value of an attribute set for the first distribution user and a value of the attribute set for a first viewing user included in the plurality of viewing users; program.

16. An apparatus for providing a content distribution service, comprising: means for presenting a distribution screen to a first distribution user to whom the first content is distributed; a means for presenting a viewing screen to each of a plurality of viewing users who view the first content, the distribution screen and the viewing screen display first information based on a relationship between a value of an attribute set for the first distribution user and a value of the attribute set for a first viewing user included in the plurality of viewing users; Device.

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