Content sales management device and content sales management method

Abstract

Motivation for purchasing original content early to create derivative content We provide a content sales management device that can assign a fee. [Solution] The revenue distribution rate calculation unit 15 calculates the revenue distribution rate when a buyer tries to purchase original content. When obtaining secondary content based on original content, The revenue sharing rate distributed to buyers is higher the earlier you purchase the original content. The calculation is performed using a formula that makes the calculation difficult.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a content sales management apparatus and a content sales management method.

Background Art

[0002] In Patent Document 1, when profit is obtained by secondary content created based on original content, it is described that the profit is distributed between the copyright holder of the original content and the copyright holder of the secondary content. In Patent Document 2, it is described that the selling price of content is reduced according to the passage of time. When profit is obtained by secondary content created based on original content, it is described that the profit is distributed between the copyright holder of the original content and the copyright holder of the secondary content. In Patent Document 2, it is described that the selling price of content is reduced according to the passage of time. In Patent Document 2, it is described that the selling price of content is reduced according to the passage of time. In Patent Document 2, it is described that the selling price of content is reduced according to the passage of time.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] When Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 are combined, a purchaser who purchases original content and attempts to create secondary content will not be motivated to purchase the original content earlier because the purchase cost becomes cheaper as time passes after the start of selling the original content. That is, Patent Documents 1 and 2 cannot give an incentive to purchase original content earlier and create secondary content. When Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 are combined, a purchaser who purchases original content and attempts to create secondary content will not be motivated to purchase the original content earlier because the purchase cost becomes cheaper as time passes after the start of selling the original content. That is, Patent Documents 1 and 2 cannot give an incentive to purchase original content earlier and create secondary content. That is, Patent Documents 1 and 2 cannot give an incentive to purchase original content earlier and create secondary content. That is, Patent Documents 1 and 2 cannot give an incentive to purchase original content earlier and create secondary content.

[0005] The present invention aims to provide an incentive to purchase original content earlier and create secondary content. We propose a content sales management device and a content sales management method that can provide motivation. It is intended for use in the public. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] This invention relates to the original content when a purchaser attempts to purchase the original content. Revenue obtained from secondary content created based on the original content will be distributed to the aforementioned purchaser. The calculation determines the distribution rate, with the rate increasing the earlier the original content is purchased. A revenue distribution rate calculation unit that calculates using a formula, and the revenue distribution rate calculation unit that calculates the Revenue was generated based on the secondary content created by the aforementioned purchaser, to whom the distribution rate was presented. Sometimes, the aforementioned revenue is distributed to the owner of the original content and the buyer according to the aforementioned distribution rate. The present invention provides a content sales management device that includes a revenue management unit for distributing revenue between the seller and the customer.

[0007] This invention relates to a revenue distribution rate calculation unit that, when a purchaser attempts to purchase original content, In addition, obtained based on secondary content created based on the aforementioned original content. The distribution rate for the revenue generated is determined by the order in which the original content is purchased, with the purchaser having the earliest purchase rate. The calculation is performed using a formula that increases as the value increases, and the revenue management unit calculates it using the revenue distribution rate calculation unit. Based on the calculated distribution rate presented to the buyer, the secondary content created by the buyer When revenue is obtained, the revenue shall be distributed to the original content in accordance with the distribution rate. This provides a content sales management method for distribution between the owner and the aforementioned purchaser. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the content sales management device and content sales management method of the present invention, original code It is possible to provide an incentive to purchase content early and create secondary content.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0009] [Figure 1] It is a block diagram showing a content sales management device according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 2] It is a diagram showing an example of the data structure of original content stored in the original content storage unit included in the content sales management device according to one or more embodiments. [Figure 3] It is a flowchart showing a content sales management method according to one or more embodiments.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0010] Hereinafter, a content sales management device and a content sales management method according to one or more embodiments will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments will be described by taking as an example the case where the original content to be described later is video data.

[0011] In FIG. 1, a content sales management device 10, a contributor terminal 20, purchaser terminals 31 and 32 according to one or more embodiments are connected to a network 50. The number of contributor terminals is not limited to one contributor terminal 20, and may be two or more. The number of purchaser terminals is not limited to two purchaser terminals 31 and 32, and may be one or three or more.

[0012] The content sales management device 10 includes a communication unit 11, an original content management unit 12, an ori ginal content storage unit 13, a content purchaser information storage unit 14, a revenue distribution rate calculation unit 15 ​It includes a secondary content management unit 16, a secondary content storage unit 17, and a revenue management unit 18.

[0013] The contributor (copyright owner) who owns the contributor terminal 20 uploads the original content over which he has ownership (copyright) to the content sales management device 10 by operating the contributor terminal 20. A contributor who owns the original content and uploads it to the content sales management device 10 shall be referred to as the original owner. At this time, the original owner sets the status of the original content as follows. First, the original owner sets either to share the ownership of the original content with the purchaser or transfer it to the purchaser. Second, the original owner sets whether not to transfer the editing right of the original content, share it with the purchaser, or transfer it to the purchaser. Third, the original owner sets the maximum number of purchasable persons Nmax for the original content, and fourth, sets a fixed value t0 indicating a fixed year and month. The maximum number of purchasable persons Nmax and the fixed value t0 are used to determine the distribution rate P described later. Suppose the purchaser purchases the original content whose editing right is transferred or shared, edits the original content, and uploads the secondary content to the content sales management device 10, and revenue is obtained based on the secondary content. The secondary content is, for example, digest video data of the original content. The revenue based on the secondary content may be the revenue from selling the ownership of the secondary content or the revenue from selling the right to view the secondary content. It shall be referred to as the original owner.

[0014] At this time, the original owner sets the status of the original content as follows. First, the original owner sets either to share the ownership of the original content with the purchaser or transfer it to the purchaser. Second, the original owner sets whether not to transfer the editing right of the original content, share it with the purchaser, or transfer it to the purchaser. Third, the original owner sets the maximum number of purchasable persons Nmax for the original content, and fourth, sets a fixed value t0 indicating a fixed year and month. The maximum number of purchasable persons Nmax and the fixed value t0 are used to determine the distribution rate P described later. Fourth, sets a fixed value t0 indicating a fixed year and month. The maximum number of purchasable persons Nmax and the fixed value t0 are used to determine the distribution rate P described later.

[0015] Suppose the purchaser purchases the original content whose editing right is transferred or shared, edits the original content, and uploads the secondary content to the content sales management device 10, and revenue is obtained based on the secondary content. The secondary content is, for example, digest video data of the original content. The revenue based on the secondary content may be the revenue from selling the ownership of the secondary content or the revenue from selling the right to view the secondary content. The revenue based on the secondary content may be the revenue from selling the ownership of the secondary content or the revenue from selling the right to view the secondary content. The revenue based on the secondary content may be the revenue from selling the ownership of the secondary content or the revenue from selling the right to view the secondary content. The revenue based on the secondary content may be the revenue from selling the ownership of the secondary content or the revenue from selling the right to view the secondary content.

[0016] The distribution rate P is the percentage of the total revenue generated from secondary content that goes to the original content. This is the percentage distributed to the purchaser of the original content (creator of the secondary content). The distribution rate P is It is determined by the following equation (1). Equation (1) calculates the revenue obtained from secondary content as original content The distribution rate P to purchasers of original content is determined by the order in which the original content is purchased. The earlier it happens, the larger it will be, and the shorter the time elapsed since the start of sales of the original content, the larger it will be. This is an example of a calculation formula.

[0017] In equation (1), N is the purchase order of the original content, and a fixed value t0 is, for example The term is 1 year, where t is the number of days elapsed since the start of sales. The number of days elapsed is measured in units of one day. It is an interval, and t may be an exact elapsed time such as x hours, y minutes, and z seconds.

[0018] P = (1 - N / (Nmax + 1)) · e (-t / t0) …(1) Communication unit 11 receives the original content for upload from the poster's terminal 20. Then, the original content management unit 12 will process the original content. The original content is stored in the storage unit 13. This includes a Content ID to identify the content, an Owner ID to identify the original owner, and a purchase ID. Save the maximum number of people that can enter, Nmax, and a fixed value t0.

[0019] The Original Content Management Department 12 manages the original content from the day after the sale of the original content begins. The elapsed days are managed. The original content management unit 12 sells original content. It also manages.

[0020] From equation (1), the distribution rate P increases the earlier the original content is purchased. The fewer days that have passed, the higher the price. Therefore, purchasers of original content will be more likely to purchase original content. The earlier you purchase the content after it goes on sale, and the shorter the time elapsed since then, the better. When you create derivative content and that derivative content is bought and sold, you can earn a lot of money. This is possible. According to one or more embodiments, the buyer can access the original content more This can provide an incentive to purchase early.

[0021] The distribution rate P is determined by the order in which original content is purchased, regardless of the number of days elapsed. You may use an equation that increases the value. Instead of equation (1), you can use one obtained based on secondary content. The revenue is distributed to purchasers of the original content at a distribution rate P. A calculation formula (alternative calculation formula) can be used that increases the value the earlier it is entered.

[0022] In this case, the purchaser of the original content started selling the original content. From that day onward, the earlier you purchase, the more opportunities there are to create derivative content and have that derivative content bought and sold. When this is done, a lot of profit can be obtained. In this case as well, one or more implementations According to the situation, it can motivate buyers to purchase original content sooner. can.

[0023] For example, a purchaser who owns the purchaser terminal 31 saves the original content to the original content storage unit 13. Assume that the buyer's device 31 was operated to purchase the original content being offered. The original content management unit 12 reads from the original content storage unit 13 by the purchaser. If the number of available purchasers Nmax is not exceeded, the content purchaser information storage unit 14 will be used. The system stores the buyer's buyer ID, the purchase order of the original content, and the number of days elapsed.

[0024] The revenue distribution rate calculation unit 15 calculates the revenue distribution rate based on the purchase order, elapsed days, and the original content storage unit 13. Using the retrieved maximum number of purchasers Nmax and the fixed value t0, the calculation shown in equation (1) above is performed. Calculate the distribution rate P according to the formula or the alternative formula above. (Original Content Management Department) 12 presents the distribution rate P to buyers who intend to purchase original content, The distribution rate P is notified to the subscriber terminal 31.

[0025] A notification was sent from the purchaser's terminal 31 indicating that the purchaser had decided to purchase original content. Once the payment of the entry fee is made, the Original Content Management Department 12 will... The original content stored in the storage unit 13 is sent to the buyer's terminal 31. The management department 18 manages the revenue generated when selling original content to buyers.

[0026] As shown in Figure 2, the original content management unit 12 is the original content storage unit 13. The actual content data of the original content includes the content ID and owner ID. It is saved with metadata added. The purchaser who owns the purchaser terminal 31 is the original When you purchase original content, the original content management unit 12 records the purchase in the metadata. It is best to add an editor ID to indicate the user. Here, the editor ID is set to E0001. The editor ID is the same as the buyer ID stored in the content buyer information storage unit 14. ru.

[0027] The original content management unit 12 checks if other buyers have purchased the same original content. Then, the metadata will also include an editor ID (buyer ID) that identifies the purchaser. Here, the editor ID is set to E0002. The metadata contains the original content. Each time a purchase is made, an editor ID will be added to the metadata.

[0028] Purchasers of original content create secondary content by editing the original content. Assume that the buyer's terminal 31 was operated to upload the content to the content sales management device 10. Purchase original content, edit it, and store the secondary content in the content sales management device 10. The buyer (editor) who posted the content will be referred to as the secondary owner. Communication unit 11 is the buyer terminal. When secondary content for uploading is received from 31, the secondary content management unit 16 This causes the secondary content to be stored in the secondary content storage unit 17.

[0029] For example, if a purchaser who owns the purchaser terminal 32 has the secondary content stored in the secondary content storage unit 17 Assume that the buyer's terminal 32 was operated to purchase the secondary content. When payment for the purchase is made, the data is stored in the secondary content storage unit 17. The secondary content is sent to the buyer's terminal 32. The revenue management unit 18 sends the secondary content to the buyer. Manage the revenue when selling pants. Purchasing secondary content means the secondary content This could be by purchasing ownership rights, or by purchasing the right to view secondary content. It's okay to have it.

[0030] The revenue management department 18 distributes the revenue obtained from selling secondary content according to a distribution rate P The proceeds will be distributed to the original owner and secondary owner accordingly.

[0031] Using the flowchart shown in Figure 3, one or more embodiments of content sales management The processing method will be explained. In Figure 3, when processing starts, the content sales management device 10 In step S1, it is determined whether or not original content has been posted. If no content is posted (NO), the content sales management device 10 proceeds to step S. Proceed to step 12. If original content is posted in step S1 (YES), In step S2, the content sales management device 10 saves the original content.

[0032] The content sales management device 10, in step S3, requests the purchase of original content. Determine whether the desired notification has been made. If the notification is for the purchase of original content If not done (NO), the content sales management device 10 proceeds to step S12. If a notification is made that the original content is to be purchased (YES), the content will be sold. In step S4, the management device 10 calculates and provides the revenue distribution rate for secondary content sales. To show.

[0033] Next, in step S5, the content sales management device 10 receives notification of the purchase decision. Determine whether or not. If no notification of purchase decision is given (NO), the content sales management system... 10 moves the process to step S12. If a purchase decision is notified (YES), The Tents sales management device 10 sells the original content in step S6.

[0034] In step S7, the content sales management device 10 determines whether or not secondary content has been posted. Determine if secondary content has not been posted (NO). This moves the process to step S12. If secondary content is posted (YES), the content The content sales management device 10 saves secondary content in step S8. In step S9, the sales management device 10 received a notification that a customer wished to purchase secondary content. Determine whether or not. If no notification is made requesting the purchase of secondary content (NO), The sales management device 10 moves the process to step S12.

[0035] If a notification is made in step S9 that you wish to purchase secondary content (YES), then The Tents sales management device 10 sells secondary content in step S10. Then, The content sales management device 10 decides to sell secondary content in step S11. Therefore, the profits obtained are distributed to the original owner and the secondary owner, and the process proceeds to step S1. Proceed to step 2.

[0036] In step S12, the content sales management device 10 performs content sales and management operations. Determines whether an instruction to terminate the operation has been given. If no instruction to terminate the operation has been given, (NO) ), the content sales management device 10 returns the process to step S1, and steps S1 to S12 The process is repeated. If an instruction is given to terminate the operation (YES), the content sales management device 1 A value of 0 terminates the process.

[0037] The present invention is not limited to the one or more embodiments described above, Various modifications are permitted as long as they do not deviate from the gist of the text. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0038] 10. Content Sales Management System 11 Communications Department 12 Original Content Management Department 13. Original Content Storage Section 14. Content Purchaser Information Storage Unit 15. Profit Distribution Ratio Calculation Unit 16 Secondary Content Management Department 17 Secondary Content Storage Section 18. Revenue Management Department 20 Poster's device 31,32 Purchaser's terminal

Claims

1. When a buyer attempts to purchase original content, the original content The revenue generated from secondary content created based on this will be distributed to the aforementioned purchasers. The distribution rate is calculated using a formula that increases the earlier the original content is purchased. It includes a revenue distribution rate calculation unit. Content sales management device.

2. The system includes an original content management unit that notifies purchasers of the original content of the distribution rate calculated using a formula that increases the earlier they purchase the original content, based on the revenue generated from secondary content created from the original content. Content sales management device.

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