Display device, information processing device, display device control method, and information processing device control method

Abstract

To provide a display device etc. capable of providing a user with viewing priority obtained by taking distribution contents of broadcast programs into consideration.SOLUTION: The display device comprises: a program receiving unit which receives the broadcast waves of a plurality of broadcast programs; a viewing priority setting unit which sets the viewing priority of each of the broadcast programs, the viewing priority being based on the presence / absence of a distribution schedule about a first distribution content corresponding to at least one of the broadcast programs; and a presentation control unit which presents at least one or more broadcast programs to recommend viewing, based on the set viewing priority.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a display device, an information processing device, a control method for a display device, and a control method for an information processing device. [Background technology]

[0002] Televisions that present programs recommended for viewing to users are in use. For example, Patent Document 1 proposes a technology for recommending programs based on different recommendation methods. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2020-061182 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In recent years, services that distribute broadcast programs broadcast by broadcast stations as distribution content via the Internet or the like after broadcasting have become widespread. Since the distribution content can be viewed at a later date, the viewing priority of each broadcast program currently being broadcast may change when the distribution content is taken into consideration. Patent Document 1 does not recommend programs taking into consideration the distribution content.

[0005] In one aspect, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a display device or the like that can present a user with a viewing priority that takes into consideration the distribution content of a broadcast program. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] A display device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a program receiving unit that receives broadcast waves of a plurality of broadcast programs, a viewing priority setting unit that sets a viewing priority for each of the plurality of broadcast programs based on whether or not a first distribution content corresponding to at least one of the plurality of broadcast programs is scheduled to be distributed, and a presentation control unit that presents one or more broadcast programs recommended for viewing based on the set viewing priorities. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a television according to a first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of distribution information. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of viewing history information according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a recommendation level table. [Figure 5] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of calculation of viewing priority in the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a presentation screen according to the first embodiment. [Figure 7] 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing flow according to the first embodiment. [Figure 8] 8 is a flowchart continuing from FIG. 7. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a television according to a second embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of second distribution content information. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of viewing history information according to the second embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of calculation of viewing priority in the second embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a presentation screen according to the second embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a television according to a third embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 2 illustrates an example of a business server. [Figure 16]FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a television according to a fourth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0008] First Embodiment The first embodiment will be described below. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an example of a television 100 according to the first embodiment. The television 100 is a display device that receives broadcast waves of broadcast programs from a plurality of broadcast stations 101. The television 100 includes a control unit 111, a program receiving unit 112, a storage unit 113, a remote control signal receiving unit 114, a communication unit 115, a display unit 116, and a speaker 117.

[0009] The control unit 111 executes various processes of the television 100. The control unit 111 has a processor and a memory. The processor of the control unit 111 executes a plurality of instruction sets (programs) stored in the memory of the control unit 111, thereby realizing various controls of the control unit 111. Any processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), or an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) may be used as the processor.

[0010] The program receiving unit 112 receives broadcast waves of broadcast programs from the broadcasting device 101A of each broadcasting station 101. The storage unit 113 stores various types of information. The remote control signal receiving unit 114 receives a remote control signal from a remote controller (remote control) 114R. The remote control 114R is an operating device used when a user operates the television 100.

[0011] The communication unit 115 communicates with the first distribution content server 101B of each broadcast station 101 via a network such as the Internet. The first distribution content server 101B stores broadcast programs that the broadcast station 101 has previously broadcast as first distribution contents.

[0012] For example, first distribution content server 101B receives video and audio of a broadcast program from broadcast device 101A and generates first distribution content based on the video and audio of the broadcast program. First distribution content server 101B then stores the generated first distribution content. First distribution content server 101B also distributes the first distribution content according to a predetermined schedule.

[0013] The display unit 116 displays predetermined images, information, etc. For example, the display unit 116 displays images of a received program. The speaker 117 outputs predetermined audio. For example, the display unit 116 outputs the audio of a received program.

[0014] Control unit 111 includes distribution content acquisition unit 121, viewing priority setting unit 122, presentation control unit 123, and additional time information acquisition unit 124. Distribution content acquisition unit 121 acquires first distribution content from first distribution content server 101B. For example, assume that the user performs an operation to specify first distribution content using remote control 114R. Based on the operation, distribution content acquisition unit 121 acquires the first distribution content specified by the user from first distribution content server 101B.

[0015] The viewing priority setting unit 122 sets a viewing priority for recommending immediate viewing based on whether or not the first distribution content corresponding to each of a plurality of currently airing broadcast programs is scheduled to be distributed. The broadcast waves transmitted by the broadcast station 101 include distribution information indicating whether or not the first distribution content corresponding to each broadcast program is scheduled to be distributed. The viewing priority setting unit 122 sets a viewing priority for each broadcast program based on whether or not the distribution information includes a distribution schedule.

[0016] For example, the viewing priority setting unit 122 sets the viewing priority of a broadcast program for which the first distribution content is not scheduled to be distributed highest based on the distribution information included in the broadcast wave. Since a broadcast program for which the first distribution content is not scheduled to be distributed cannot be viewed again at a later date, it is preferable to set the viewing priority to the highest. Therefore, the viewing priority setting unit 122 may set the viewing priority to the highest for a broadcast program for which the first distribution content is not scheduled to be distributed in order to recommend immediate viewing to the user. Details of setting the viewing priority will be described later.

[0017] The presentation control unit 123 performs control to present one or more broadcast programs as broadcast programs recommended for viewing from among currently broadcast programs, based on the viewing priority set by the viewing priority setting unit 122. For example, the presentation control unit 123 causes the display unit 116 to display information indicating the broadcast program with the set highest viewing priority. The presentation control unit 123 may also cause the speaker 117 to output audio indicating the broadcast program with the set highest viewing priority. This allows the broadcast program with the highest viewing priority to be presented visually or audibly.

[0018] The additional time information acquisition unit 124 acquires additional time information indicating the time of additional video added from the broadcast program corresponding to the first distribution content. The additional video is video that was not present when the broadcast program was broadcast and is video that is included in the first distribution content. The additional time information is included in the distribution information described above. The additional time information acquisition unit 124 acquires the additional time information from the distribution information included in the broadcast wave.

[0019] Fig. 2 is a diagram showing an example of distribution information. As described above, the distribution information is included in the broadcast waves transmitted by each broadcast station 101. Programs A to D in the distribution information in Fig. 2 represent broadcast programs from different broadcast stations 101.

[0020] The distribution information includes information on whether or not there is a distribution schedule, the distribution end date and time, the difference time, the distribution limited time, and genre information. Depending on the broadcast program, some of the information on each item may not be included. The distribution schedule information is information indicating whether or not there is a schedule for distribution of the first distribution content of the broadcast program.

[0021] The distribution end date and time indicates the date and time when distribution of the first distribution content will end. The first distribution content that has passed the distribution end date and time cannot be viewed using the television 100. Information about the distribution end date and time is set in advance in the first distribution content server 101B by, for example, the creator of the first distribution content.

[0022] The difference time is a time that represents the difference between a broadcast program and the first distribution content. For example, the first distribution content may be a broadcast program in which some video and audio have been cut. In this case, a time difference occurs between the time of the broadcast program and the time of the first distribution content. The difference time represents this time difference. Information about the difference time is set in advance in first distribution content server 101B, for example, by the creator of the first distribution content.

[0023] The distribution limited time corresponds to the time of the additional video described above. The information on the distribution limited time corresponds to the additional time information. The distribution limited time, which indicates the time of the video and audio added from the broadcast program in the first distribution content, is set in advance in the first distribution content server 101B by, for example, the creator of the first distribution content.

[0024] The genre information is information indicating the genre corresponding to a broadcast program. The genre information of a broadcast program is information accompanying the broadcast program. The genre information is set by the broadcasting device 101A of the broadcasting station 101, for example.

[0025] Next, the viewing history information will be described. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the viewing history information of the first embodiment. The viewing history information is stored, for example, in the storage unit 113. The viewing history information is information indicating a history of the proportion of broadcast programs viewed by the user using the television 100. For example, the control unit 111 accumulates the viewing history information each time the user views a broadcast program based on user operation.

[0026] The viewing history information includes the following items: program, genre, viewing time, program length, and viewing percentage. Program represents a broadcast program viewed by the user. Genre represents a genre corresponding to a broadcast program. Viewing time represents the length of a broadcast program viewed by the user. Program length represents the total length of a broadcast program. Viewing percentage is the value obtained by dividing the viewing time by the total length. The information for each item of the viewing history information is associated with each other and stored in memory unit 113 each time the user views a broadcast program based on user operation.

[0027] In each embodiment, the viewing ratio is a reference value that serves as a basis for viewing priority. The higher the viewing priority, the higher the degree to which the user is recommended to watch the broadcast program immediately. For example, in the viewing history information of FIG. 3, the viewing ratio of broadcast programs in the drama genre is 95%, which is the highest viewing ratio. In each embodiment, a numerical value of the viewing ratio is used. For example, the reference value indicating the degree to which the viewing of a broadcast program in the drama genre is recommended is the numerical value "95" out of 95%.

[0028] If the viewing history information includes viewing histories of multiple broadcast programs in the same genre, the reference value may be the average of the viewing percentages of the multiple broadcast programs, or may be a value other than the viewing percentage.

[0029] Next, the recommendation level table will be described. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the recommendation level table. The recommendation level table includes fields for distribution period and first additional value. The recommendation level table is stored in advance in the storage unit 113, for example.

[0030] The distribution period indicates the distribution period of the first distribution content. A distribution period of "none" indicates that there are no plans to distribute the first distribution content. A period of less than one week indicates that there are plans to distribute the first distribution content, and that the distribution end date and time of the first distribution content is less than one week from the current time.

[0031] "One week or more but less than one month" indicates that the first distribution content is scheduled to be distributed and the distribution end date / time of the first distribution content is one week or more but less than one month from the current time. "One month or more" indicates that the first distribution content is scheduled to be distributed and the distribution end date / time of the first distribution content is one month or more from the current time.

[0032] The first additional value is a value added to the reference value of the viewing priority according to the distribution period. In each embodiment, the highest first additional value is set for first distribution content that is not scheduled for distribution. If there is no distribution schedule for the first distribution content corresponding to a currently broadcast program, the content of the broadcast program cannot be viewed later. For this reason, the viewing priority of a broadcast program that does not have a distribution schedule for the first distribution content is set to the highest. This makes it possible to recommend to users immediate viewing of broadcast programs that do not have a distribution schedule for the first distribution content.

[0033] For a broadcast program that is scheduled to distribute the first distribution content, a higher first additional value is set as the distribution period becomes shorter. This makes it possible to recommend to users that they view the first distribution content with a short distribution period.

[0034] Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of calculation of viewing priority in the first embodiment. The distribution information shown in Fig. 5 is included in the broadcast waves of each broadcast program currently being broadcast. The broadcast program also includes genre information. The viewing priority setting unit 122, for example, acquires the genre information of each broadcast program. The viewing priority setting unit 122 may acquire the genre information of each broadcast program from the distribution information.

[0035] The viewing priority setting unit 122 refers to the viewing history information stored in the storage unit 113 and acquires the viewing ratio corresponding to the information on the genre of each broadcast program from the viewing history information as a reference value for the viewing priority. As a result, the viewing ratio for each broadcast program is obtained as a reference value.

[0036] For each broadcast program scheduled for distribution, the viewing priority setting unit 122 recognizes the distribution end date and time of each broadcast program included in the distribution information, and obtains the period from the current time to the distribution end date and time (remaining period).

[0037] The viewing priority setting unit 122 acquires "20" as the first additional value for broadcast programs that are not scheduled to be distributed among the distribution information, based on the recommendation level table stored in the storage unit 113. The viewing priority setting unit 122 acquires the corresponding first additional value for broadcast programs that are scheduled to be distributed among the distribution information, based on the recommendation level table stored in the storage unit 113.

[0038] For example, assume that the current time is "2024 / 1 / 3 19:00." In the distribution information in Figure 5, the distribution end date and time of Program A is "2024 / 1 / 7 19:00," so the remaining period of the first distribution content of Program A is less than one week.

[0039] In this case, the viewing priority setting unit 122 acquires "5" as the first additional value based on the recommendation level table stored in the storage unit 113. Furthermore, the viewing priority setting unit 122 acquires "3" as the first additional value for program C and acquires "5" as the first additional value for program D.

[0040] Next, the second additional value will be described. The distribution information includes information on the difference time of each broadcast program. As described above, the difference time is the time that represents the difference between the broadcast program and the first distribution content. For example, the first distribution content may be a broadcast program in which some of the video and audio have been cut. In this case, the difference time is the time difference between the time of the broadcast program and the time of the first distribution content.

[0041] The difference time is the time obtained by subtracting the time of the first distribution content from the time of the broadcast program. Therefore, the longer the difference time, the more video and audio portions that can be viewed during the broadcast of the broadcast program but cannot be viewed in the first distribution content. For this reason, the viewing priority setting unit 122 sets a larger second addition value to be added to the reference value of the viewing rating priority as the difference time becomes longer. This makes it possible to recommend immediate viewing of broadcast programs with long difference times. Note that in each embodiment, a value in minutes of the difference time is used as the second addition value. However, a value other than the value in minutes of the difference time may be used as the second addition value.

[0042] The first distribution content may also include additional video. In this case, the distribution information includes information on the limited distribution time for the additional video. The additional time information acquisition unit 124 acquires the limited distribution time as the additional time information. As described above, the limited distribution time indicates the time of the additional video added from the broadcast program corresponding to the first distribution content. The additional video is video that is not broadcast in the broadcast program, and therefore, in terms of the viewing priority for immediate viewing of the broadcast program currently being broadcast, this may cause a decrease in its priority.

[0043] In each embodiment, when the distribution limited time is longer than the difference time, the viewing priority setting unit 122 subtracts the value obtained by subtracting the difference time from the distribution limited time from the second additional value. In the example of FIG. 5, the difference time of program D is "3 minutes" and the distribution limited time is "4 minutes". The viewing priority setting unit 122 subtracts "1", which is the value obtained by subtracting "3" from "4", from the second additional value. Note that in each embodiment, the value of the distribution limited time in minutes is used as the value to be subtracted from the second additional value. However, a value other than the value of the distribution limited time in minutes may be used as the value to be subtracted from the second additional value.

[0044] The viewing priority setting unit 122 adds the first addition value and the second addition value to the reference value of the viewing priority. In this way, the viewing priority setting unit 122 obtains the viewing priority of each of the programs A to D. In the example of Fig. 5, the reference value of the viewing priority of the program C, which belongs to the "drama" genre, is the highest.

[0045] Meanwhile, the viewing priority setting unit 122 adds the first addition value and the second addition value to the reference value of the viewing priority. As a result, in the example of Fig. 5, the viewing priority of Program B becomes the highest. The viewing priority setting unit 122 sets Program B, which has the highest viewing priority among the currently airing broadcast programs, as the broadcast program to be viewed immediately.

[0046] The presentation control unit 123 causes the display unit 116 to display information indicating program B as a broadcast program recommended for viewing. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a presentation screen in the first embodiment. In each embodiment, the user operates the remote control 114R to perform an operation to start up the television 100, and in response to the remote control signal receiving unit 114 receiving a signal to start up the television 100, the presentation control unit 123 causes the display unit 116 to display the presentation screen.

[0047] 6 includes a "Yes" button and a "No" button. When the "Yes" button is pressed, the control unit 111 causes the display unit 116 to display the video of Program B and causes the speaker 117 to output the audio of Program B. This allows the user to watch Program B, which has the highest viewing priority, when the television 100 is started up.

[0048] Next, the processing flow of the first embodiment will be described. Fig. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing flow of the first embodiment. The control unit 111 determines whether an operation to start up the television 100 has been accepted (step S101). The control unit 111 may make the determination of step S101 based on whether the remote control signal receiving unit 114 has received a signal to start up the television 100 from the remote control 114R.

[0049] If the remote control signal receiving unit 114 has not received an operation to start the television 100, the control unit 111 determines No in step S101 and returns the process to step S101. In this case, the control unit 111 waits until the remote control signal receiving unit 114 receives an operation to start the television 100.

[0050] When the remote control signal receiving unit 114 receives an operation to start the television 100, the control unit 111 determines Yes in step S101 and proceeds to step S102. The viewing priority setting unit 122 acquires distribution information about one of the multiple broadcast programs currently being broadcast and being received by the program receiving unit 112 (step S102).

[0051] The viewing priority setting unit 122 acquires the viewing ratio of the broadcast program for the distribution information acquired in step S102 from the viewing history information stored in the storage unit 113 as a reference value for the viewing priority (step S103).

[0052] As described above, the distribution information includes information indicating whether or not there is a distribution schedule. Based on the distribution information acquired in step S102, the viewing priority setting unit 122 determines whether or not there is a distribution schedule for the first distribution content (step S104).

[0053] If there is no distribution schedule for the first distribution content based on the distribution information, the viewing priority setting unit 122 determines No in step S104 and proceeds to step S105. The viewing priority setting unit 122 adds the maximum priority to the value of the viewing ratio acquired in step S103 as a first addition value (step S105). In the example of Fig. 5, the maximum priority is "20".

[0054] Here, the maximum priority may be set to a large value that always results in the maximum viewing priority when the first and second addition values ​​are added to the viewing ratio as a reference value. For example, the maximum priority may be set to "100." This allows broadcast programs that are not scheduled for distribution to always be presented to the user as having the highest viewing priority.

[0055] On the other hand, broadcast programs in genres with low viewing rates are broadcast programs that users are not interested in. In this case, the maximum priority may be set to a value that does not always result in a maximum viewing priority when the first addition value and the second addition value are added to the viewing rate as a reference value. This prevents broadcast programs that are not scheduled for distribution from being set to the highest viewing priority because they are not expected to interest users.

[0056] The viewing priority setting unit 122 determines whether distribution information for all broadcast programs has been acquired (step S106). For example, the viewing priority setting unit 122 may attach a tag indicating that the distribution information for the acquired broadcast programs has been acquired in step S102. In this case, the viewing priority setting unit 122 may make the determination in step S106 based on whether there is distribution information for broadcast programs that do not have a tag attached.

[0057] If distribution information for all broadcast programs has not been acquired, the viewing priority setting unit 122 determines No in step S106 and returns the process to step S102. On the other hand, if distribution information for all broadcast programs has been acquired, the viewing priority setting unit 122 determines Yes in step S106 and proceeds to step S115. The process from step S115 onwards will be described later.

[0058] In step S104, if the viewing priority setting unit 122 determines that there is no scheduled distribution of the first distribution content, the processing proceeds from "A" to step S107 in Fig. 8. Fig. 8 is a flowchart continuing from Fig. 7. The viewing priority setting unit 122 recognizes the scheduled end date and time of the first distribution content from the distribution information acquired in step S102 (step S107).

[0059] The viewing priority setting unit 122 calculates the remaining period as the period from the current time to the recognized scheduled end date and time (step S108). The viewing priority setting unit 122 references the distribution period in the recommendation level table and acquires a first additional value according to the calculated remaining period (step S109). The viewing priority setting unit 122 adds the acquired first additional value to the viewing ratio (reference value) to calculate the viewing priority (step S110).

[0060] The viewing priority setting unit 122 determines whether the distribution information about the broadcast program acquired in step S102 includes information about the difference time (step S111). If the distribution information about the broadcast program includes information about the difference time, the viewing priority setting unit 122 determines Yes in step S111 and proceeds to step S112.

[0061] The viewing priority setting unit 122 acquires a second additional value corresponding to the difference time (step S112). In the example described above, the viewing priority setting unit 122 acquires the value of the difference time in minutes as the second additional value. If the distribution information about the broadcast program does not include information about the difference time, the viewing priority setting unit 122 determines No in step S111 and proceeds to step S113.

[0062] The viewing priority setting unit 122 determines whether the distribution information about the broadcast program acquired in step S102 includes information about the distribution limited time (step S113). If the distribution information about the broadcast program acquired in step S102 does not include information about the distribution limited time, the viewing priority setting unit 122 adds a second addition value to the viewing priority calculated in step S110 to calculate the viewing priority (step S114).

[0063] If the determination in step S111 is Yes, the second addition value acquired in step S112 is added to the viewing priority calculated in step S110. On the other hand, if the determination in step S111 is No and step S112 is not executed, zero is added to the viewing priority as the second addition value. In this case, the second addition value does not have to be added in step S114.

[0064] If the distribution information about the broadcast program acquired in step S102 includes information about the distribution limited time, the viewing priority setting unit 122 determines whether the distribution limited time is longer than the difference time (step S115).

[0065] If the distribution limited time is equal to or less than the differential time, the viewing priority setting unit 122 determines No in step S115 and proceeds to step S116. In this case, the viewing priority setting unit 122 calculates a subtraction value by subtracting the distribution limited time from the differential time (step S116). The viewing priority setting unit 122 adds the calculated subtraction value to a second addition value to calculate the viewing priority (step S117).

[0066] If the distribution limited time is longer than the differential time, the viewing priority setting unit 122 determines Yes in step S115 and proceeds to step S118. In this case, the viewing priority setting unit 122 calculates a subtraction value by subtracting the differential time from the distribution limited time (step S118). The viewing priority setting unit 122 subtracts the calculated subtraction value from the second addition value to calculate the viewing priority (step S119).

[0067] Instead of steps S115 to S119, the viewing priority setting unit 122 may calculate the viewing priority by adding a subtraction value obtained by subtracting the distribution limited time from the differential time to the second addition value. If the distribution limited time is equal to or less than the differential time, the subtraction value obtained by subtracting the distribution limited time from the differential time is a positive value. If the distribution limited time is longer than the differential time, the subtraction value obtained by subtracting the distribution limited time from the differential time is a negative value.

[0068] The viewing priority setting unit 122 can obtain the same results as when the processes of steps S115 to S119 are performed by adding the subtracted value obtained by subtracting the distribution limited time from the difference time as the second addition value.

[0069] After executing the process of step S114, step S117 or step S119, the viewing priority setting unit 122 returns the process from "B" to step S106 in FIG.

[0070] 7, if the viewing priority setting unit 122 determines "Yes" in step S106, the processing proceeds to step S115. Through the above-described processes, the viewing priority of each currently airing broadcast program is obtained. The presentation control unit 123 detects the broadcast program with the highest viewing priority among the viewing priorities of the broadcast programs (step S120).

[0071] The presentation control unit 123 displays a screen recommending viewing of the detected broadcast program on the display unit 116 (step S121). This screen is, for example, the screen shown in FIG. 6. This completes the processing of the first embodiment. As described above, the viewing priority is set based on whether or not the first distribution content is scheduled to be distributed, and a screen recommending immediate viewing of the broadcast program with the highest viewing priority is displayed on the display unit 116. This allows the user to be presented with a viewing priority that takes the first distribution content into consideration.

[0072] Second Embodiment Next, a second embodiment will be described. Fig. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a television 100 according to the second embodiment. The configuration of the television 100 according to the second embodiment is the same as the configuration of the television 100 according to the first embodiment shown in Fig. 1. However, the television 100 in Fig. 9 differs from the television 100 in Fig. 1 in that it is connected to a second distribution content server 200.

[0073] The second distribution content server 200 distributes the second distribution content. The first distribution content described above is distribution content corresponding to the broadcast program broadcast by the broadcast station 101. The video and audio of the first distribution content are basically the same as the video and audio of the broadcast program.

[0074] On the other hand, the second distribution content is distribution content that is basically unrelated to the broadcast program broadcast by the broadcast station 101. For example, the second distribution content is original distribution content provided by the second distribution content server 200. However, the second distribution content may also be distribution content of a broadcast program (e.g., a movie) that the broadcast station 101 previously broadcast.

[0075] The second distribution content includes second distribution content information indicating the distribution end date and time and the genre of the second distribution content. The distribution content acquisition unit 121 acquires the second distribution content information together with the second distribution content from the second distribution content server 200.

[0076] 10 is a diagram showing an example of second distribution content information. Content X and content Y represent second distribution contents. The number of second distribution contents managed by the second distribution content server 200 may be one, or may be three or more.

[0077] Fig. 11 is a diagram showing an example of viewing history information according to the second embodiment. The viewing history information in Fig. 11 includes items for programs P5 and P6 in addition to the viewing history information in Fig. 3. Program P5 indicates the viewing percentage for the movie genre, and program P6 indicates the viewing percentage for the documentary genre.

[0078] The programs in the viewing history information in Fig. 11 may include both broadcast programs and distribution contents. For example, the information in each item corresponding to programs P1 to P6 may be information about either the first distribution contents or the second distribution contents.

[0079] Fig. 12 is a diagram showing an example of calculation of viewing priorities in the second embodiment. In the example of Fig. 12, the method of calculating viewing priorities for programs A to D is the same as in the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, the distributed content acquisition unit 121 of the television 100 acquires second distributed content information related to content X and content Y.

[0080] The viewing priority setting unit 122 acquires the viewing proportions of content X and content Y as reference values ​​based on the genre information included in the second distribution content information and the viewing history information of Fig. 11. For example, the genre of content X is movies. Based on the viewing history information of Fig. 11, the viewing priority setting unit 122 acquires the viewing proportion of movies corresponding to the genre of content X, "97", as the reference value of the viewing priority. The viewing proportion of content Y can also be acquired in a similar manner.

[0081] Furthermore, the viewing priority setting unit 122 calculates the remaining time of content X based on the time difference between the current date and time and the distribution end date and time of content X. The remaining time of content Y is calculated in a similar manner. The viewing priority setting unit 122 refers to the recommendation level table in FIG. 4 and acquires first additional values ​​corresponding to the remaining times of content X and content Y.

[0082] Since the second distribution contents, Content X and Content Y, are not broadcast, there is no information about the distribution schedule. Similarly, there is no information about the difference time and distribution limit time for Content X and Content Y. Therefore, the second addition value for Content X and Content Y is zero.

[0083] As described above, the viewing priority setting unit 122 calculates the viewing priority of each of the programs A to D, the content X, and the content Y. In the example of Fig. 12, the viewing priority of the program B is the highest, and the viewing priority of the content X is the second highest.

[0084] 13 is a diagram showing an example of a presentation screen according to the second embodiment. The presentation control unit 123 causes the display unit 116 to display a presentation screen that arranges the above-mentioned programs and content items in descending order of viewing priority.

[0085] In the example of Fig. 13, the presentation control unit 123 causes the display unit 116 to display a presentation screen in which icons representing program B with the highest viewing priority, content X with the second highest viewing priority, and program A with the third highest viewing priority are arranged. Any of the icons can be selected using the remote control 114R. Although not shown on the presentation screen of Fig. 13, an icon representing program C with the fourth highest viewing priority can be displayed on the display unit 116 using the remote control 114R.

[0086] The example of Fig. 13 shows that program B, which has the highest viewing priority, is selected. The presentation control unit 123 may first highlight the icon of program B, which has the highest viewing priority, to indicate that it is selected. In the example of Fig. 13, the presentation control unit 123 highlights the icon by showing its frame with a thick line. Any mode of highlighting may be adopted.

[0087] When the user operates a predetermined button (for example, the enter button) on the remote control 114R, the television 100 displays the video of the selected program B (the highlighted program B) and outputs the audio of program B. This allows the user to immediately watch program B, which has the highest viewing priority.

[0088] When the user operates a move button on the remote control 114R, the presentation control unit 123 may move the selected icon. For example, suppose that the user uses the remote control 114R to select an icon for content X and presses the enter button. In this case, the television 100 displays the video of the content X selected by the user. This allows the user to view the content X with the second highest viewing priority.

[0089] In the second embodiment, the presentation control unit 123 may cause the display unit 116 to display a presentation screen showing only the broadcast programs with the highest viewing priority, as in the example of Fig. 6. In the first embodiment, the presentation control unit 123 may cause the display unit 116 to display a presentation screen including icons arranged in descending order of viewing priority, as in the example of Fig. 13.

[0090] <Third embodiment> Next, a third embodiment will be described. Fig. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a television 100 according to the third embodiment. The television 100 according to the third embodiment does not have the viewing priority setting unit 122, the presentation control unit 123, and the additional time information acquisition unit 124 of the television 100 shown in Fig. 1. The television 100 is also connected to a provider server 300.

[0091] The provider server 300 is an external server (information processing device) that has the functions of the viewing priority setting unit 122, the presentation control unit 123, and the additional time information acquisition unit 124. Fig. 15 is a diagram showing an example of the provider server 300. The provider server 300 is connected to the broadcasting device 101A and the television 100.

[0092] The business entity server 300 includes a control unit 301, a communication unit 302, and a storage unit 303. The control unit 301 executes various processes of the business entity server 300. The control unit 301 includes a processor and a memory. The processor may be, for example, the above-mentioned CPU, GPU, FPGA, or the like.

[0093] The communication unit 302 communicates with the broadcast device 101A and the television 100. The storage unit 303 stores predetermined information. For example, the storage unit 303 stores the viewing history information of Fig. 3 and the recommendation level table of Fig. 4.

[0094] The control unit 301 includes a viewing priority setting unit 311, an additional time information acquisition unit 312, a distribution schedule acquisition unit 313, and a presentation control unit 314. The viewing priority setting unit 311 and the additional time information acquisition unit 312 have the same functions as the viewing priority setting unit 122 and the additional time information acquisition unit 124 of the first embodiment.

[0095] Here, it is assumed that the provider server 300 does not receive broadcast waves from each broadcast station 101. The distribution schedule acquisition unit 313 of the provider server 300 acquires distribution information including information indicating a distribution schedule (first distribution schedule information) from each first distribution content server 101B of each broadcast station 101 via the communication unit 302. Note that if the provider server 300 can receive broadcast waves from each broadcast station 101, the distribution schedule acquisition unit 313 may acquire the distribution information from the broadcast waves.

[0096] The viewing priority setting unit 311 sets the viewing priority of each broadcast program in the same manner as in the first embodiment. The presentation control unit 314 generates a presentation screen in the same manner as in the first embodiment. The presentation screen is, for example, a screen recommending viewing of the broadcast program with the highest viewing priority, as shown in FIG. 6.

[0097] The presentation control unit 314 transmits the generated presentation screen to the television 100 via the communication unit 302, and performs control to display the presentation screen on the display unit 116 of the television 100. As a result, a presentation screen such as that shown in Fig. 6 is displayed on the display unit 116 of the television 100. The presentation control unit 314 may also cause the display unit 116 of the television 100 to display a presentation screen such as that shown in Fig. 13, in which icons representing respective broadcast programs are arranged in descending order of viewing priority.

[0098] In the third embodiment, the functions of the viewing priority setting unit 122, the presentation control unit 123, and the additional time information acquisition unit 124 in the first embodiment are performed by an external provider server 300. Even in this case, the same effects as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

[0099] In the third embodiment, the function of the presentation control unit 314 may be included in the television 100. In this case, the television 100 includes the presentation control unit 123. For example, the provider server 300 transmits, via the communication unit 302, information indicating the viewing priority of each broadcast program set by the viewing priority setting unit 311 (viewing priority information) to the television 100.

[0100] The presentation control unit 123 of the television 100 may generate a presentation screen based on the received viewing priority information and display the presentation screen on the display unit 116. Even in this case, the same effects as in the first embodiment can be obtained.

[0101] <Fourth embodiment> Next, a fourth embodiment will be described. Fig. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a television 100 according to the fourth embodiment. The television 100 according to the fourth embodiment is connected to the provider server 300 according to the third embodiment. Other configurations of the television 100 are the same as those shown in Fig. 9 described in the second embodiment. The configuration of the provider server 300 is also the same as that of the third embodiment.

[0102] It is assumed that the provider server 300 does not manage various types of information (second distribution content, second distribution content information, etc.) managed by the second distribution content server 200. Therefore, in the fourth embodiment, the provider server 300 processes the viewing priority of broadcast programs, and the television 100 processes the viewing priority of second distribution content.

[0103] The distribution content acquisition unit 121 of the television 100 acquires the second distribution content and the second distribution content information from the second distribution content server 200 via the communication unit 115. The viewing priority setting unit 122 sets the viewing priority of each of the second distribution contents based on the acquired second distribution content information.

[0104] The television 100 then acquires viewing priority information indicating the viewing priority of each broadcast program described in the third embodiment from the provider server 300. The viewing priority setting unit 122 sets the viewing priority of each second distribution content based on the second distribution content and the viewing priority of each broadcast program based on the viewing priority acquired from the provider server 300. For example, the viewing priority setting unit 122 sets programs A to D shown in the example of Fig. 12 based on the viewing priority acquired from the provider server 300, and sets the viewing priority of content X and content Y based on the second distribution content information.

[0105] The presentation control unit 123 displays a presentation screen showing the broadcast program or second distribution content with the highest viewing priority among the broadcast programs and second distribution contents set by the viewing priority setting unit 122 as a recommended target for immediate viewing on the display unit 116. This provides the same effects as in the second embodiment.

[0106] Furthermore, the presentation control unit 123 may cause the display unit 116 to display a presentation screen in which icons indicating the broadcast programs and second distribution contents set by the viewing priority setting unit 122 are arranged in descending order of viewing priority.

[0107] <Modification> In the above-described embodiments, an example has been described in which the distribution content acquisition unit 121 of the television 100 acquires multiple first distribution contents from the first distribution content server 101B. The distribution content acquisition unit 121 of the television 100 may be able to acquire only one first distribution content. In this case, the presentation control unit 123 may perform presentation control to recommend viewing of a broadcast program corresponding to the acquireable first distribution content. Furthermore, the distribution content acquisition unit 121 of the television 100 may be able to acquire only one second distribution content.

[0108] <Other> The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible within the scope of the claims. Embodiments obtained by appropriately combining the technical means disclosed in different embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Furthermore, new technical features can be formed by combining the technical means disclosed in each embodiment. Furthermore, the order of the processes in the flowcharts described in the above-described embodiments can be changed as much as possible.

[0109] The program that realizes the functions of this embodiment is stored in a non-transitory recording medium such as a semiconductor medium, an optical recording medium, or a magneto-optical recording medium. For example, a non-volatile memory card can be used as the semiconductor medium. For example, a CD (Compact Disc) or a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) can be used as the optical recording medium or magneto-optical recording medium. The program may also be supplied to a computer via any transmission medium that can transmit the program. [Explanation of symbols]

[0110] 100 Television, 101 Broadcasting station, 101A Broadcasting device, 101B First distribution content server, 111 Control unit, 112 Program receiving unit, 113 Memory unit, 114 Remote control signal receiving unit, 114R Remote control, 115 Communication unit, 116 Display unit, 117 Speaker, 121 Distribution content acquisition unit, 122 Viewing priority setting unit, 123 Presentation control unit, 124 Additional time information acquisition unit, 200 Second distribution content server, 300 Operator server, 301 Control unit, 302 Communication unit, 303 Memory unit, 311 Viewing priority setting unit, 312 Additional time information acquisition unit, 313 Distribution schedule acquisition unit, 314 Presentation control unit

Claims

1. a program receiving unit that receives broadcast waves of a plurality of broadcast programs; a viewing priority setting unit that sets viewing priorities of the plurality of broadcast programs based on whether or not a first distribution content corresponding to at least one of the plurality of broadcast programs is scheduled to be distributed; a presentation control unit that presents one or more broadcast programs recommended for viewing based on the set viewing priority; A display device comprising:

2. The display device according to claim 1 , wherein the viewing priority setting unit sets a first viewing priority, which is the highest viewing priority, to a broadcast program among the plurality of broadcast programs for which distribution of the first distribution content is not scheduled.

3. 3. The display device according to claim 2, wherein the viewing priority setting unit sets a viewing priority lower than the first viewing priority for a plurality of broadcast programs among the plurality of broadcast programs for which the first distribution content is scheduled to be distributed, and sets a higher viewing priority as the distribution period of the first distribution content becomes shorter.

4. 3. The display device according to claim 2, wherein the viewing priority setting unit sets a viewing priority lower than the first viewing priority for a plurality of broadcast programs among the plurality of broadcast programs for which the first distribution content is scheduled to be distributed, and sets a higher viewing priority as the difference between the video time of the broadcast program and the video time of the first distribution content corresponding to the broadcast program increases.

5. an additional time information acquisition unit that acquires additional time information indicating a time of a video added to the first distribution content corresponding to the broadcast program; The display device according to claim 4 , wherein the viewing priority setting unit lowers the viewing priority of a broadcast program for which the time indicated by the additional time information is longer than the time difference.

6. The display device according to claim 1 , wherein the presentation control unit presents a broadcast program having a highest viewing priority among the plurality of broadcast programs as the broadcast program recommended for viewing.

7. The display device according to claim 1 , wherein the presentation control unit presents the information indicating each of the plurality of broadcast programs in order of the broadcast program having the highest viewing priority.

8. a distribution content acquisition unit that acquires second distribution content different from the first distribution content corresponding to the broadcast program and information indicating a distribution period of the second distribution content, The display device according to claim 1 , wherein the viewing priority setting unit sets the viewing priority of each of the plurality of broadcast programs and the second distribution content based on a distribution period of the second distribution content.

9. a distribution schedule acquisition unit that acquires first distribution schedule information regarding distribution schedules of first distribution contents corresponding to each of a plurality of broadcast programs received by the display device; a viewing priority setting unit that sets a viewing priority of each of the plurality of broadcast programs based on whether or not the first distribution schedule information indicates a distribution schedule; a presentation control unit that controls the display device to present one or more broadcast programs recommended for viewing based on the set viewing priority; An information processing device comprising:

10. A control method for a display device having a program receiving unit that receives broadcast waves of a plurality of broadcast programs, comprising: acquiring a viewing priority for each of the plurality of broadcast programs, the viewing priority being based on whether or not a first distribution content corresponding to at least one of the plurality of broadcast programs is scheduled to be distributed; presenting one or more broadcast programs recommended for viewing based on the obtained viewing priorities; A method for controlling a display device.

11. acquiring first distribution schedule information relating to distribution schedules of first distribution contents corresponding to each of the plurality of broadcast programs received by the display device; setting a viewing priority of each of the plurality of broadcast programs based on whether or not the first distribution schedule information indicates a distribution schedule; controlling the display device to present one or more broadcast programs recommended for viewing based on the set viewing priority; A method for controlling an information processing device.

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