Video distribution server, video distribution method, and video distribution program

Abstract

The aim is to allow people who are not watching the broadcast to participate in events held during the broadcast. [Solution] A video distribution server 1 receives video from the sender terminal 3 and distributes it to the viewer terminal 4. However, based on instructions from the caller terminal 3, a survey will be conducted within the broadcast, and the same A The survey will also be provided to Web Server 2. This will allow the survey to be broadcast when it is conducted. Even those who cannot watch the broadcast can participate by answering a web-based survey provided in conjunction with the broadcast. By doing so, you can participate in the survey conducted during the broadcast.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a technology for distributing videos.

Background Art

[0002] In recent years, video distribution services that allow individuals to distribute videos via a network without the need for special equipment have been spreading.

[0003] In addition, services that enable conducting questionnaires on websites are also known.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004] <00CC020>

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] An object of the present invention is to enable a sender who conducts a questionnaire during a live broadcast to widely collect opinions.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A video distribution apparatus according to the present invention includes a distribution unit that distributes a video to a viewer terminal based on an instruction from a sender terminal, and an execution unit that, when receiving a service start request from the sender terminal, causes the viewer terminal to execute an interactive service and causes the server apparatus to provide the interactive service.

[0007] A video distribution method according to the present invention is a video distribution method executed by a computer, and includes a sender

[0008] ​The steps include: distributing video to a viewer terminal based on instructions from the terminal, and from the originating terminal When a service start request is received, the interactive service is implemented on the viewer terminal. The step of having the server device perform the interactive service. It is characterized by having the following:

[0008] The video distribution program according to the present invention provides a computer that receives instructions from a sender terminal. The process involves distributing the video to the viewer's terminal and receiving a service start request from the sender's terminal. Sometimes, interactive services are made to be performed on the viewer terminal, and the server equipment The system is characterized by the process of providing the aforementioned interactive service to the system and executing the following: ru. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible for people who are not watching the broadcast to participate in events held during the broadcast. It can be done. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This is an overall configuration diagram showing an example of the configuration of a service collaboration system including a video distribution server in this embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a functional block diagram showing an example configuration for a video streaming server. [Figure 3] This flowchart shows the process flow when a video streaming server works in conjunction with a web server to conduct a survey. [Figure 4] This figure shows an example of the display screen that appears on the caller's device during a program broadcast. [Figure 5] This figure shows an example of a survey screen displayed on a viewer's device. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example of a survey screen on a webpage. [Figure 7] This is a flowchart showing the process flow of ending a questionnaire and displaying the results. [Figure 8] This is a diagram showing an example of a display screen of questionnaire results to be displayed on a viewer terminal. [Figure 9] This is a diagram showing an example of a questionnaire result screen on a web page. [Figure 10] This is an example of a display screen of a shopping program to be displayed on a viewer terminal. [Figure 11] This is an example of a web page linked to the shopping program in FIG. 10. [Figure 12] This is a flowchart showing the process flow of the cooperation between a video distribution server and a web server in a shopping program. [Figure 13] This is another example of a display screen of a shopping program to be displayed on a viewer terminal. [Figure 14] This is an example of a web page linked to the shopping program in FIG. 13. [Figure 15] This is yet another example of a display screen of a shopping program to be displayed on a viewer terminal. [Figure 16] This is an example of a web page linked to the shopping program in FIG. 15.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0012] Using FIG. 1, the overall configuration of the service cooperation system including the video distribution server of this embodiment will be described. This service cooperation system is a system that links broadcasting and the web and provides related interactive services in both broadcasting and the web. The service cooperation system shown in the figure has a video distribution server 1 and a web server 2. The video distribution server 1 and the web server 2 are connected via a network. The sender terminal 3 and the viewer terminal are also shown in the figure. terminal are also shown in the figure. terminal are also shown in the figure. User terminal 4 is connected to video distribution server 1 via the network.

[0013] The sender terminal 3 is the terminal used by the sender to transmit a broadcast. The viewer terminal 4 is These are terminals used by viewers to watch broadcasts. The sender terminal 3 and the viewer terminal 4 are... Using a personal computer or a mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet. This is possible. Web browser 5 connects to web server 2 via the network. Web browser 5 is for viewing web pages provided by web server 2. It is executed on personal computers and mobile devices. In this embodiment, a web browser 5 is a device used by someone who is neither the sender nor the listener. Note that in Figure 1, the sender is... Although the number of user terminals 3, viewer terminals 4, and web browsers 5 is set to 1 each, in reality The number of these is much higher.

[0014] The video distribution server 1 receives broadcast video from the sender terminal 3 and distributes it to the viewer terminal 4. The video for broadcasting is, for example, live broadcast video taken by a camera connected to the sender terminal 3. It can be a still image, or it can be a pre-recorded video. Alternatively, sound can be added to a still image. It may be a pre-recorded video. When distributing a pre-recorded video, the video distribution server 1 must Furthermore, it is not necessary to receive the video from the calling terminal 3, but at the location specified by the calling terminal 3. You may receive and distribute videos from them.

[0015] When video streaming server 1 receives instructions from sender terminal 3 to conduct a survey, it will then... A survey will be conducted on [web server 1], and the same survey will be conducted on [web server 2]. The viewer can answer the survey using viewer terminal 4. Those who haven't seen it can access Web Server 2 with Web Browser 5 to view the broadcast content. You can answer a questionnaire with the same content as the survey.

[0016] Web server 2 provides a website with a survey function. When user 5 accesses web server 2, it will answer the questionnaire provided by web server 2. This is possible. Web server 2 receives instructions to conduct the survey from video distribution server 1. Then, a survey is conducted on Web Server 2. Web Server 2 is a video streaming server. The results of the survey conducted based on instructions from B1 will be sent to video distribution server 1. Web server 2 can conduct surveys independently of the broadcast, so viewers can... In addition, an unspecified number of people can answer the survey provided by Web Server 2.

[0017] Next, we will explain an example of the configuration of video distribution server 1 using Figure 2. The communication server 1 consists of a video distribution unit 11, a survey processing unit 12, a command input unit 13, and a Web linkage. It comprises a portable unit 14 and a result receiving unit 15. Each part of the video distribution server 1 is a computing processing unit It is composed of a computer equipped with a storage device, etc., and the processing of each part is done by a program. It may be assumed that this program will be executed. This program is stored in the storage device provided by the video distribution server 1. It is believed that this information can be recorded on recording media such as magnetic disks, optical disks, and semiconductor memory. It can also be provided via the network. The following describes each part.

[0018] The video distribution unit 11 receives video from the sender terminal 3 and distributes it to the viewer terminal 4.

[0019] The survey processing unit 12, based on instructions from the sender terminal 3, conducts a survey within the broadcast. The survey will be conducted. Specifically, the survey processing unit 12 will process the survey questions and answer choices. The video streamed by the video distribution unit 11 is superimposed and displayed on the viewer terminal 4, and the viewer's selection The survey processing unit 12 receives information about the choices. The survey processing unit 12 receives the survey results from the broadcast and We The survey results from b are received from the results receiving unit 15, and the survey results are broadcast. The results of the survey may be superimposed on the video and displayed on the viewer terminal 4.

[0020] The command input unit 13 receives a command (instruction) from the caller and the input command The system performs processing according to the command. Commands relevant to this embodiment include, for example, a survey. Commands to conduct the survey, command to end the survey, and command to display the survey results. There is a command. When the command input unit 13 receives a command to conduct a survey... This controls the survey processing unit 12 to conduct a survey during the broadcast, and Web Server 2 controls the Web integration unit 14 to conduct the survey.

[0021] The Web Integration Unit 14 will link the broadcast and the web page. Specifically, the Web Integration Unit 14 is the question of the survey conducted during the broadcast. The text and answer choices are sent to Web server 2, and the same survey is also administered to Web server 2. ru.

[0022] The results receiving unit 15 receives the results of the in-broadcast survey and the results of the web survey, respectively. The results receiving unit 15 may aggregate the results of each questionnaire.

[0023] Next, referring to Figure 3, video distribution server 1 works in conjunction with web server 2 to conduct the survey. I will now explain the process.

[0024] First, as a preliminary step, video streaming server 1 will coordinate with the broadcast based on the instructions of the sender. The web page is prepared on web server 2 (step S11). On video distribution server 1... A program ID is generated to identify each program, which is a unit of broadcasting. When the video distribution server 1 receives a request from the sender terminal 3 to link broadcast and web, the program The ID is sent to Web Server 2, and the Web page linked to that program ID is sent to Web Server 2. Prepare it on server 2. The web page prepared by web server 2 can be empty, and the survey... It may indicate that the program has not yet been implemented. Alternatively, a description of the corresponding program may be included. It may be included, or a link to a page introducing the corresponding program may be provided. Furthermore, a user ID that identifies the sender is used as an identifier to link the broadcast and the web page. It's okay to be there.

[0025] Video distribution server 1 receives the URI (Unifocal) of the web page prepared on web server 2. rm Resource Identifire) is received. The caller sends a preview of the program. By displaying the URI on the page, you can allow people who cannot watch the program during its broadcast time to watch it. It can redirect users to the corresponding web page. Also, Web Server 2 uses REST (Rep Interface in line with the design principles of State Transfer If you provide a face, you may use its URI to retrieve, create, modify, and delete information. It is possible to do so.

[0026] The sender uses the management screen provided by video distribution server 1 to link the program with the web. Alternatively, you can use the management screen provided by Web Server 2 to link the program and the web. This is also fine. If the program and the web are linked from Web Server 2, Web Server 2 will Send the URI of the desired webpage and the program ID (or user ID) to video distribution server 1. I believe.

[0027] Video distribution server 1 has linked the program and the web, and the information necessary for the link (for example, W Remember the URI of the eb page.

[0028] Furthermore, the integration between the program and the web may be done during the program's broadcast.

[0029] The video streaming server 1 receives a broadcast start instruction from the sender terminal 3 and starts broadcasting ( Step S12). After the broadcast begins, video distribution server 1 receives video from the sender terminal 3 and views The broadcast is distributed to listener terminal 4. Video distribution server 1 receives comments from viewer terminal 4 during the broadcast. You may believe this and display the comment on the sender's terminal 3 and other viewer terminals 4. The processing of comments may be handled using a comment distribution server separate from the video distribution server 1.

[0030] When video streaming server 1 receives a survey start command from sender terminal 3, (step Step S13) begins the survey on the broadcast (Step S14). The broadcaster will start the survey during the broadcast. When conducting a survey, the caller operates terminal 3 to input the survey questions and answer choices. The content is sent to video distribution server 1. Video distribution server 1 receives the question text from the sender and The question and options are sent to the viewer terminal 4, and the viewer terminal 4 uses the received question and options. Create and display the survey screen. Video distribution server 1 creates the survey screen. And it may be sent to viewer terminal 4.

[0031] Figure 4 shows an example of the display screen shown on the caller terminal 3. (Image area within display screen 100) In section 101, the live broadcast video and comments entered regarding the broadcast are displayed superimposed. The video and comments displayed in image area 101 are the same as the video displayed on viewer terminal 4. The comment list area 102 to the right of the video area 101 contains comments entered in response to the broadcast. A list of comments is displayed. The comment input field 103 below the video area 101 is where the sender can comment. Used to enter comments. The sender enters a comment in comment input field 103. When you press the comment submission button 104, the entered comment will be submitted and displayed during the broadcast. It can be done.

[0032] The survey area 110 at the bottom of the display screen 100 is an area for entering survey information. Yes. Enter the question in the question input field 111. In the answer choice input fields 112a to 112d... The inventor enters the answer choices in response to the question. Enter the question and answer choices in fields 112a to 112d, and then press the question button 113 to submit the survey. Along with the content of the survey, the video streaming service will display a command to start the survey requesting its implementation. It is sent to -ver 1. When the sender presses the results display button 114, the survey results are displayed. The results will be displayed.

[0033] You can also start the survey by entering a command in comment input field 103. If a specific string is entered in comment input field 103 following a " / ", the entered string will be displayed. The string is interpreted as a command. For example, if the sender enters " / v" in comment input field 103, Enter "ote start question option 1 option 2 option 3 option 4" and then Pressing comment button 104 will start the survey, along with the question and answer choices 1-4. The command is sent to video streaming server 1.

[0034] Figure 5 shows an example of the survey screen displayed on the viewer terminal 4. Display screen 200 At the top, the survey question 201 is displayed. Below the question 201, each of the answer choices is shown. The option buttons 202a to 202d, which display the contents, are displayed. Question text 201 and the option buttons Images 202a to 202d may be displayed superimposed on the streamed video.

[0035] Viewers can touch one of the displayed option buttons 202a to 202d, or You can answer the survey by selecting options using a pointing device such as a mouse. You can also answer the survey by entering the number assigned to you.

[0036] Returning to Figure 3, if video distribution server 1 is linking broadcast and Web, then Web server Instruct B2 to conduct the same questionnaire (Step S15). Video streaming service B1 transmits the question text and answer choices received from the caller terminal 3 to the Web server 2, and broadcasts... Conduct a survey on the linked web page.

[0037] Web server 2 rewrites the content of the web page using the received question and answer choices. To write or create a web page.

[0038] When you access a web page linked to the broadcast using Web Browser 5, as shown in Figure 6... Web page 300 is displayed. Web page 300 contains information about the broadcasts. The same question 301 and answer choices 302 as in the previous survey are displayed. In the example in Figure 6, the web page Viewers can choose one of the radio buttons to the left of option 302. You can answer the survey by selecting [the appropriate option] and pressing the answer button 303.

[0039] Next, referring to Figure 7, we will explain the process of ending the survey and displaying the results.

[0040] When video streaming server 1 receives a survey completion command from sender terminal 3, (step Step S21), the broadcast survey ends (Step S22). The caller, caller terminal Perform operation 3 and send a message to video streaming server 1 indicating that the survey is complete. Device 1 notifies viewer terminal 4 that the survey has ended. Viewer terminal 4 then notifies viewer terminal 4 that the survey has ended. Upon receiving a notification, the display of the survey screen will be stopped.

[0041] When the video streaming server 1 finishes the survey during the broadcast, it sends a message to the web server 2. The system then instructs the user to end the survey (step S23).

[0042] When Web server 2 receives notification from video streaming server 1 that the survey has ended, Web Remove or disable answer button 303 on page 300. Alternatively, Web server 2 You may also leave webpage 300 blank.

[0043] Once the survey on Web Server 2 is finished, Video Streaming Server 1 will switch to Web Server 2. The survey results are received by the video distribution server 1 (step S24). The results include, for example, the number of people who selected each option or the percentage of people who selected each option. Distribution server 1 can, at any time, even before the survey is completed, send the survey during its implementation. The results can also be received from Web server 2.

[0044] When video streaming server 1 receives survey results from web server 2, it broadcasts the results. You may combine the results of the questionnaire and the results of the online questionnaire.

[0045] When the video distribution server 1 receives a result display command from the caller terminal 3 (step S2 5) Display the survey results on the viewer terminal 4 (step S26). The sender sends The user operates terminal 3 and sends a result display command to video distribution server 1. The system sends the survey results to viewer terminal 4, and viewer terminal 4 displays the survey results. Create and display the survey results screen.

[0046] In the survey results display screen 200 in Figure 8, the question text 201 is displayed at the top, and the question text Below 201 are option buttons 202a-2, which display the content of each option and the percentage of people who selected it. 02d is displayed. In the example in Figure 8, the results of the broadcast survey and the web survey are shown. The data is compiled and displayed. Viewer terminal 4 only shows the results of the survey on the broadcast, or W You may display only the results of the survey conducted via eB.

[0047] When video streaming server 1 displays the survey results on the broadcast, it communicates to web server 2. Alternatively, you may instruct the system to display the survey results. Video distribution server 1 will then broadcast the survey results. The results of the survey and the web questionnaire were compiled, and the compiled questionnaire results were submitted to the web server. Send to server 2. Web server 2 will link the received survey results to the broadcast via Web Page. Display on the page. Video distribution server 1 transmits only the results of the survey during the broadcast, and Web Server 2 may compile the results of the broadcast survey and the web survey.

[0048] The web page 300 displaying the survey results in Figure 9 contains the question 301 and the broadcast and W Option 302, which contains the results of the survey on eB, is displayed. Web page visitors If the person answered the survey, the option 302 they selected using the radio buttons will be displayed. put.

[0049] From now on, if the broadcaster asks a new question during the broadcast, the new question will not be answered during the broadcast. As the broadcast is implemented, Web Server 2 will also process the web pages linked to the broadcast. The survey will be replaced with a new one.

[0050] (modified version) Several modifications of this embodiment will be described below.

[0051] In the above embodiment, the video distribution server 1 sends the questionnaire questions and selections to the web server 2. Although the options were submitted, video streaming server 1 received the survey questions and selections from web server 2. You may receive treatment for your limbs.

[0052] The sender registers the survey questions and answer choices on Web Server 2. You may register multiple surveys in server 2 until instructed by video distribution server 1. It is possible to configure the system so that surveys registered on Web server 2 are not displayed on the web page. ru.

[0053] The program has started, and video streaming server 1 has received a command to start the survey. The start command includes instructions to run the survey registered on Web server 2. In this case, video distribution server 1 will send the registered survey to web server 2. The instructions are given, and the survey questions and answer choices registered from Web Server 2 are also provided. Upon receiving the message, the broadcast survey begins. Multiple surveys are registered on Web server 2. If applicable, specify the survey to be conducted in the survey start command.

[0054] Web server 2 will start a survey on the web page linked to the broadcast.

[0055] Web server 2 may conduct pre-registered surveys before the program begins. After the group starts, Web server 2 will conduct the survey according to the instructions of video distribution server 1. .

[0056] Web server 2 may continue conducting the survey even after the program has ended. Server 2 stores the question and answer choices sent from video streaming server 1. After the program ends... Then, in response to instructions from video streaming server 1, Web server 2 retrieves the stored question text and We will continue the survey using the multiple-choice options. The results of this survey will be featured in a later program. You can obtain it by going there.

[0057] The sender may reuse a questionnaire created by a third party. Specifically, the sender may reuse a questionnaire created by a third party. If conducting a survey during delivery, specify the webpage of the survey to be used and the survey... Retrieve the survey questions and answer choices. At the same time, simultaneously retrieve the survey results from the web page. You may obtain the data. You may also reflect the results of the survey conducted within the program on the source webpage. Yes. However, in this case, permission to update the survey results on the webpage is required. For example, the creator of the survey can make the survey results on the webpage accessible to anyone. Set it up.

[0058] Additionally, multiple broadcasters may share a webpage that is linked to the broadcast. Main broadcaster This allows control over the web pages linked to the broadcast. In other words, it allows control at the timing of the main broadcaster. A survey will be conducted during the broadcast and on the web. Other broadcasters will be the main broadcaster's W We cannot control the eb page, but we can coordinate with the main broadcaster's broadcast in our own program. The question and answer choices can be obtained from page b. The main broadcaster is on We If a survey is conducted in b, the questions and options of that survey will be displayed in other broadcasters' programs. The user can receive data from Web Server 2 and conduct a survey with the same content within their own program.

[0059] When sharing a web page linked to a broadcast, any of the multiple senders may share that web page. It would be acceptable to have control over the web page. In this case, multiple senders could take turns conducting surveys. You can ask questions about this.

[0060] Please note that the survey response method does not only involve selecting from options, but also allows you to freely type your response. You can answer by drawing a picture, or by importing an image.

[0061] Furthermore, interactive services provided in conjunction with broadcasting and the web include surveys. It could be a quiz, or a game that can be run on viewer terminal 4 and web browser 5. It may also be the case that if a game is provided, the video streaming server 1 will send the game score to We The data may be received from server b2 and aggregated.

[0062] (Shopping program) Next, an example of applying the video distribution server of this embodiment to shopping programs will be described. do.

[0063] In recent years, the buying and selling of goods between individuals via networks has become increasingly popular. By introducing the products you sell within the group, you can expect increased sales. Viewers (the program's audience) can directly ask sellers (the program's broadcasters) about the products within the program. One advantage is that you can ask questions.

[0064] This service integration system will be applied to shopping programs, linking the program with the web. By simultaneously featuring the products introduced on the program on the website, viewers can watch the program. Even those who cannot access the website can learn about the products featured on the program by visiting the webpage. It is possible.

[0065] The following are examples of interactive services that link shopping programs and the web. This section explains the comment function, shopping cart function, and auction function.

[0066] First, referring to Figures 10 and 11, the comment function is provided on both the program and the web, and the program and the web This section explains an example of integration with eb.

[0067] The video of the program in Figure 10 includes not only comments entered by viewers, but also We, which is linked to the program. Comments entered on page b are also superimposed. "Item number 1" is information about the product currently being featured. Below display screen 200, see "From the Web" "Comments" are comments entered on a web page. Other comments are entered by viewers. That was the comment.

[0068] The web page 300 in Figure 11 includes a product image 310, a comment input field 311, and a comment submission field. It consists of a submission button 312 and a comment display field 313. The product image 310 is introduced in the program. This is an image of the product being introduced. This image may be one that has been registered in advance on Web server 2. Screenshots from the program are also acceptable. When the products featured in a shopping program change, Product image 310 will also change. The timing for changing product image 310 displayed on the web page is The program will control it. The comment input field 311 contains comments entered by viewers of web page 300. Comments will be displayed. Comments entered by viewers of the program may be displayed.

[0069] Referring to Figure 12, in a shopping program, video distribution server 1 and web server 2 are connected. I will explain the process involved.

[0070] As a preliminary step, video streaming server 1 will configure a web page that links with the shopping program. Prepare the eb server 2 (step S31). The sender will introduce the planned information to Web server 2. You can also register product information, such as images of the product.

[0071] Video distribution server 1 starts broadcasting the shopping program (step S32).

[0072] When video streaming server 1 receives a product introduction start command from caller terminal 3, (step S33), it is determined that the product introduction has started on the program (step S34). Alternatively, video When the distribution server 1 receives a command from the caller terminal 3 to display the sub-screen, it remains silent. When a command is received to display a still image, or a comment to be fixed and displayed on the screen. When the input is entered, it may be determined that the product introduction should begin. The sender will then display the product on the sub-screen. They may play videos, show still images of the products being introduced, or display the product names on the screen. By displaying it this way, viewers can see which product is being featured.

[0073] When the product introduction begins on the program, video streaming server 1 notifies the web server of the start of the product introduction. Instructions are given to 2 (step S35). Upon receiving the instructions, Web server 2 will create a web page. Display product information and enable the comment function. In the example below, the shopping cart function and Enable the auction function.

[0074] Comments entered by viewers of the program are sent from viewer terminal 4 to video distribution server 1. The video streaming server 1 overlays the received comments onto the program's video, and also displays the comments. The comment is sent to Web Server 2. Web Server 2 displays the received comment in the comment display field. Display on 313.

[0075] Also, when a viewer of web page 300 enters a comment in comment input field 311, When you press the comment submission button 312, Web server 2 will comment on the entered comment. The comment is displayed in the display area 313 and sent to the video distribution server 1. Distribution server 1 overlays the received comments onto the program's video.

[0076] In this way, comments entered on the program and on the website are reflected in each other. Even those who cannot watch the program can comment on the products featured on the show. For example, you can use the comments section to ask questions about the product or negotiate a lower price. It is possible.

[0077] When the products featured on the program change, change the product image 310 on webpage 300. Specifically, when video distribution server 1 receives a product change command from caller terminal 3, The system instructs Web Server 2 to change the product image, and Web Server 2 then changes product image 310 to the image of the next product. Change to: When video streaming server 1 receives a command to display the sub-screen, a new When a command is received to display a still image, or to display a new image fixed on the screen, When a comment is entered, it may be determined that the product being introduced should be changed.

[0078] Next, referring to Figures 13 and 14, the shopping cart function is provided on the program and on the web, and the program and the web Let me explain an example of how they are integrated.

[0079] The video streaming server 1 accepts product orders from viewer terminals 4. For example, if a viewer orders... Entering a purchase command (for example, " / buy") in the comment input field will send the product order. Alternatively, a selectable purchase button may be displayed on the viewer terminal 4's display screen 200. The menu is displayed, and when the viewer clicks the purchase button, the video distribution server is accessed from viewer terminal 4. You can also set it up so that the product order is sent to 1. As shown in the video of the program in Figure 13, the product is ordered The written content may be superimposed onto the program's video. Viewers will see the content displayed on screen 200. The number of purchase comments can give insight into how well a product is selling.

[0080] The web page 300 in Figure 14 consists of a product image 310 and a purchase button 320. Product image 310 is an image of a product being featured on a shopping program. (Web page 300) Viewers can order products by clicking the purchase button 320. B2 sends a message to video streaming server 1 indicating that an order has been placed via the web. When 1 is notified that the order has been received by Web server 2, the product has been ordered via the web. You may superimpose that onto the program's video footage.

[0081] Next, referring to Figures 15 and 16, the auction function is provided on the program and on the web, and the program and W This section explains an example of integrating with eb.

[0082] Figure 15 shows an example of the display screen of viewer terminal 4, and Figure 16 shows an example of a web page.

[0083] Video streaming server 1 accepts bids from viewer terminal 4. Viewers enter comments in the comment input field. When a bid command and bid amount are entered, the bid information is sent from viewer terminal 4 to video distribution server 1. It is trusted. When the bid amount is updated, video streaming server 1 overlays the highest bid amount onto the program's video. The system will then fold the paper and send the information of the highest bid to Web server 2.

[0084] The webpage 300 in Figure 16 includes a product image 310, a price input field 330, and a bid button 33 It consists of 1, and the bidding information display section 332. The product image 310 is an image of the product being bid on. The viewer of webpage 300 enters the bid amount in the amount input field 330 and clicks the bid button. You can place a bid by pressing n331. Web server 2 will move bid information such as the bid amount. Send to video distribution server 1. Video distribution server 1 updates the bid amount with bids from the web. When a bid is placed, the highest bid is superimposed onto the program's video. Additionally, Web server 2 is a video streaming server. When information on the highest bid amount is received from B1, it is displayed in the bid information display field 332.

[0085] Furthermore, the web page 300 shown in Figures 14 and 16 may also be equipped with the comment function shown in Figure 12.

[0086] As described above, according to this embodiment, video is received from the sender terminal 3 and the viewer terminal At the end of the broadcast, video distribution server 1 will send a survey within the broadcast based on instructions from the sender terminal 3. By conducting the survey and also providing the same survey to Web server 2, Even those who cannot watch the broadcast when the survey is conducted can participate through the W program provided in conjunction with the broadcast. By answering the survey on eb, you can participate in the survey conducted during the broadcast. Furthermore, by linking broadcasting and the web, the broadcast related to the survey will be used on the web. By simply looking at the survey questions, you can learn about the interviewer's intentions and background, which you wouldn't be able to know otherwise. Even people who normally wouldn't be interested in participating in online surveys will answer the survey. It motivates me. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0087] 1…Video streaming server 11…Video Streaming Department 12…Survey Processing Section 13... Command input section 14…Web Integration Department 15...Result receiving unit 2…Web server 3…Caller's terminal 4…Viewer terminal 5…Web browser

Claims

1. The terminal device used by the caller as the caller's terminal is, Means for transmitting a first video to a distribution device, wherein the distribution device responds to the first video The second video is then distributed to the viewer's terminal by means of... When transmitting the first video, a service start request is made in response to an operation from the sender. means for transmitting to the distribution device, In response to the operation from the caller, and in response to the service start request, the distribution device will send We b. In response to the question from the caller terminal provided via a web browser, A method for sending a result display request to display a response screen corresponding to the given response on the viewer terminal. To function as a step, The second video is a program including the answer screen.

2. The terminal device terminated its response to the question in response to an operation from the caller. The means for transmitting a service termination request to the distribution device is as described in claim 1. The program.

3. Claim 2, wherein the request for displaying the result becomes possible after the request for termination of the service has been sent. The program described.

4. The distribution device, The system receives the first video from the caller's terminal and distributes the second video corresponding to the first video to the viewer's terminal. means to do so, The service is initiated from the sender terminal when the second video is being distributed to the viewer terminal. A means of receiving requests, In response to the receipt of the aforementioned service commencement request, the caller's terminal will be contacted via a web browser. Means of providing questions, The answers to the aforementioned questions provided via a web browser, and To function as a means of receiving, The second video is a web browser that provides the answer to the question via a web browser. A program that includes a response screen based on the response received via a method.

5. The system includes means for providing a website to the web browser of the terminal device used by the user, The website is, A distribution device that delivers a second video to a viewer terminal corresponding to a first video transmitted from the sender terminal. Therefore, when the first video is being transmitted from the sender terminal, The system displays the questions from the caller's terminal provided in response to the service initiation request. In response to the user's operation, the answer to the question is transmitted to the distribution device. A response screen corresponding to the above answer will be displayed, The second video is a web server, including the response screen.

6. A terminal device that serves as a caller's terminal used by the caller, Means for transmitting a first video to a distribution device, wherein the distribution device responds to the first video The second video is then distributed to the viewer's terminal by means of... When transmitting the first video, a service start request is made in response to an operation from the sender. means for transmitting to the distribution device, In response to the operation from the caller, and in response to the service start request, the distribution device will send We b. In response to the question from the caller terminal provided via a web browser, A method for sending a result display request to display a response screen corresponding to the given response on the viewer terminal. It has steps and, The second video is a terminal device including the answer screen.

7. The first means transmits the first video from the sender terminal to the distribution device, and here the distribution device Then, a second video corresponding to the first video is delivered to the viewer's terminal. When the second means is transmitting the first video, in response to an operation from the sender, the service A start request is sent to the distribution device, The third means delivers in response to the service start request, in response to an operation from the sender. The device provides a web browser to the question from the caller terminal. A request to display a result screen on the viewer terminal corresponding to the response given via the browser. Send, The second video includes the answer screen, and the method is described above.

8. The system receives the first video from the caller's terminal and distributes the second video corresponding to the first video to the viewer's terminal. means to do so, The service is initiated from the sender terminal when the second video is being distributed to the viewer terminal. A means of receiving requests, In response to the receipt of the aforementioned service commencement request, the caller's terminal will be contacted via a web browser. Means of providing questions, The answers to the aforementioned questions provided via a web browser are received via a web browser. Equipped with the means to believe, The second video is a web browser that provides the answer to the question via a web browser. A distribution device that includes responses via a system and corresponding response screens.

9. The first means receives a first video from the caller's terminal and views a second video corresponding to the first video. Distributed to the user's terminal, The second means is that when the second video is being distributed to the viewer terminal, the sender terminal It is possible to receive service start requests, The third means, upon receiving the service start request, transmits via a web browser. Provide questions from the user's terminal, The fourth means is to provide the aforementioned questions via a web browser via a web browser I received the response, The second video is a web browser that provides the answer to the question via a web browser. A delivery method that includes a response screen based on the response received via the delivery system.

10. This includes the step of providing a website to the web browser of the terminal device used by the user, The aforementioned website is A distribution device that delivers a second video to a viewer terminal corresponding to a first video transmitted from the sender terminal. Therefore, when the first video is being transmitted from the sender terminal, The system displays the questions from the caller's terminal provided in response to the service initiation request. In response to the user's operation, the answer to the question is transmitted to the distribution device. A response screen corresponding to the above answer will be displayed, The second video includes the answer screen, and the method is described above.

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