Information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program

Abstract

To provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing program that can support users in supporting a target. [Solution] The information processing device according to the present invention comprises a collection unit that collects content related to a specific object from multiple users included in a group associated with the object, and a generation unit that generates aggregated content by aggregating the collected content.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and an information processing program.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there are known services that provide support when users cheer for targets such as artists and talents.

Prior Art Literature

Patent Literature

[0003]

Patent Literature 1

Summary of the Invention

Problem to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the conventional technology, methods for cheering for a target are limited to methods such as purchasing the target's products and participating in an artist's live performance. That is, there was a limit to how much young people with less economic means can cheer for the target.

[0005] The present application has been made in view of the above, and an object thereof is to provide an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, and an information processing program that can support users in cheering for a target.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0006] The information processing apparatus according to the present application includes a collection unit that collects content related to a specific target from a plurality of users included in a group linked to the target, and a generation unit that generates aggregated content by aggregating the collected content.

Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to one embodiment, the effect is to support the user in supporting the target. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0008] [Figure 1] Figure 1 shows the process performed by the information processing device according to the embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a block diagram showing an example configuration of an information processing system according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows an example of the configuration of an information processing device according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] Figure 4 shows an example of user information. [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows an example of the target information. [Figure 6] Figure 6 shows an example of the screen for collecting content. [Figure 7] Figure 7 shows an example of the screen for collecting content. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the information processing device executed by the information processing device according to the embodiment. [Figure 9] Figure 9 shows an example of a hardware configuration. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0009] The following describes in detail, with reference to the drawings, embodiments for implementing the information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program according to the present application (hereinafter referred to as "embodiments"). Note that these embodiments do not limit the information processing device, information processing method, and information processing program according to the present application. Furthermore, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals in each of the following embodiments, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0010] (Embodiment) First, the processing executed by the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating processing executed by the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment. FIG. 1 shows an operation example of an information processing system S including the information processing apparatus 1 according to the embodiment.

[0011] As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing system S according to the embodiment includes an information processing apparatus 1 and a plurality of user terminals 100a and 100b. Hereinafter, when user terminals 100a and 100b are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to as user terminal 100.

[0012] As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing system S according to the embodiment collects content related to a specific target from a plurality of users included in a group associated with the target, and generates aggregated content by aggregating the collected content.

[0013] Specifically, first, the information processing apparatus 1 collects content related to a specific target from a plurality of user terminals 100a and 100b (step S1). The specific target is a target registered by a user. The target may be any target such as an artist, a talent, a group, a team, a company, etc.

[0014] For example, the user terminal 100 collects social bookmarks of a specific target by the user on the Internet as content related to the specific target.

[0015] Subsequently, the information processing apparatus 1 generates aggregated content by aggregating the collected content (step S2). Specifically, the information processing apparatus 1 generates aggregated content by aggregating the collected content for each target. A screen example of the aggregated content will be described later with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7.

[0016] Subsequently, the information processing apparatus 1 distributes the aggregated content to user terminals 100a and 100b (step S3).

[0017] As described above, in the present disclosure, by regarding a user's collection of content related to a specific target from the Internet as support for the target, and generating aggregated content as a result of this activity, it is possible to assist the user in supporting the specific target.

[0018] Next, a configuration example of the information processing system S according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 2. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the information processing system S according to the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, in the information processing system S according to the embodiment, the information processing apparatus 1 and a plurality of user terminals 100 are connected to a network N via wired or wireless connection. The network N is, for example, the Internet, a WAN (Wide Area Network), a LAN (Local Area Network), or other networks.

[0019] The information processing apparatus 1 is a server apparatus that executes the information processing method according to the embodiment. The information processing apparatus 1 collects content related to a specific target from a plurality of users included in a group linked to the target, and generates aggregated content obtained by aggregating the collected content.

[0020] In addition, the information processing apparatus 1 is an information processing apparatus that cooperates with a plurality of user terminals 100 and provides various types of data, as well as API (Application Programming Interface) services for various applications (hereinafter referred to as apps) and the like to the plurality of user terminals 100, and is implemented by a server apparatus, a cloud system, or the like.

[0021] Furthermore, the information processing device 1 may be an information processing device that provides some kind of web service online to multiple user terminals 100. For example, the information processing device 1 may provide services such as internet connection, search services, SNS (Social Networking Service), e-commerce (EC), electronic payment, online games, online banking, online trading, accommodation / ticket reservations, video / music distribution, news, maps, route search, route guidance, route information, service information, and weather forecasts as web services. In practice, the information processing device 1 may cooperate with various servers that provide the above-mentioned web services and act as an intermediary for web services, or it may be responsible for processing web services.

[0022] The user terminal 100 is a terminal device owned by the user. The user terminal 100 can be any type of terminal device, such as a smartphone, desktop PC, notebook PC, or tablet PC. The user terminal 100 transmits various types of information to the information processing device 1, etc., and receives information provided by the information processing device 1, etc.

[0023] Next, with reference to Figure 3, an example configuration of the information processing device 1 will be described.

[0024] Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example configuration of an information processing device 1 according to an embodiment. As shown in Figure 3, the information processing device 1 includes a communication unit 2, a control unit 3, and a storage unit 4. The control unit 3 includes a collection unit 31, a generation unit 32, and a distribution unit 33. The storage unit 4 stores user information 41 and target information 42.

[0025] The communication unit 2 is implemented, for example, by a NIC (Network Interface Card). The communication unit 2 is connected to the network by wire or wireless connection.

[0026] The control unit 3 is a controller and is implemented by a processor such as a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or MPU (Micro Processing Unit) executing various programs (corresponding to an example of an information processing program) stored in the memory device inside the information processing device 1, using RAM or the like as a working area. Alternatively, the control unit 3 is a controller and may be implemented by an integrated circuit such as an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or GPGPU (General Purpose Graphic Processing Unit).

[0027] The memory unit 4 is implemented by, for example, semiconductor memory elements such as RAM (Random Access Memory) and flash memory, or by storage devices such as hard disks and optical discs.

[0028] User information 41 is information about the user.

[0029] Figure 4 shows an example of user information 41. As shown in Figure 4, user information 41 includes items such as "User ID," "Attribute Information," and "Registration Target."

[0030] "User ID" is identification information that identifies the user. "Attribute Information" is information about the user's attributes. Attribute information includes, for example, psychographic attributes and demographic attributes. "Registered Target" is information about the target that the user has registered, for example, the target ID in the target information 42 described later is entered here.

[0031] Target information 42 is information about the subject.

[0032] Figure 5 shows an example of target information 42. As shown in Figure 5, target information 42 includes items such as "Target ID," "Aggregated Content," and "Registered User."

[0033] "Target ID" is identification information that identifies the target. "Aggregated Content" is information about the aggregated content of the target. "Registered User" is information about the user who has registered the target; for example, the user ID in user information 41 is entered here.

[0034] Next, we will describe the functions of the control unit 3 of the information processing device 1 (collection unit 31, generation unit 32, and distribution unit 33).

[0035] The collection unit 31 collects content related to a specific subject from multiple user terminals 100a and 100b. The specific subject is a subject that the user has registered. The subject can be any subject such as an artist, talent, group, team, or company.

[0036] The user terminal 100, for example, collects social bookmarks about a specific subject on the internet as content related to that specific subject and transmits them to the collection unit 31.

[0037] The generation unit 32 generates aggregated content by aggregating the collected content (step S2). Specifically, the generation unit 32 generates aggregated content by aggregating the collected content for each target. Examples of the aggregated content screen will be described later in Figures 6 and 7.

[0038] The distribution unit 33 distributes the aggregated content to user terminals 100a and 100b.

[0039] Next, we will explain examples of the aggregated content screen using Figures 6 and 7. Figures 6 and 7 are diagrams showing examples of the collected content screen.

[0040] As shown in Figure 6, the aggregated content can be accessed via tabs for each subject registered by the user. In Figure 6, the aggregated content for the subject "Fire Man" is displayed, as well as tabs for other subjects such as "Yo Iwata".

[0041] In the example shown in Figure 6, content collected from multiple users is arranged chronologically. This makes it easy to understand the target's activity over time. Furthermore, other users who are registered with the target can react to each piece of content displayed chronologically. For example, other users can leave comments on the content.

[0042] Furthermore, the information processing device 1 can also display the user's contribution to the generation of aggregated content as a status indicator. For example, the information processing device 1 changes the display color of the status card area at the top of the screen (the area where "Mayupi" is displayed) to a color corresponding to the contribution level. In addition, the information processing device 1 can display the contribution level as a numerical value, or, if the contribution level exceeds a certain threshold, display a specific object (for example, an object like a badge). ) will be awarded. The contribution level is calculated based on factors such as the length of the registration period, the number of content items collected, and the number of posts responding to the content.

[0043] Figure 7 shows an example of how comments on content are displayed. For example, when a specific piece of content is selected in Figure 6, the screen transitions to the one shown in Figure 7. On the screen in Figure 7, comments posted by multiple users are displayed in chronological order.

[0044] Next, the processing procedure of the information processing device 1 according to the embodiment will be described using Figure 8. Figure 8 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the information processing device 1 according to the embodiment.

[0045] As shown in Figure 8, the control unit 3 first collects content related to a specific target from multiple user terminals 100 (step S101).

[0046] Next, the control unit 3 generates aggregated content by combining the collected content (step S102).

[0047] Next, the control unit 3 distributes the generated aggregated content to multiple user terminals 100 (step S103), and then terminates the process.

[0048] 〔others〕 Furthermore, some of the processes described as being performed automatically in the above embodiments can be performed manually. Alternatively, all or part of the processes described as being performed manually can be performed automatically by known methods. In addition, the processing procedures, specific names, and various data and parameters shown in the above documents and drawings can be changed at will unless otherwise specified. For example, the various information shown in each figure is not limited to the information shown.

[0049] Furthermore, the components of each illustrated device are functionally conceptual and do not necessarily need to be physically configured as shown. In other words, the specific forms of distribution and integration of each device are not limited to those shown, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in any unit according to various loads and usage conditions.

[0050] For example, some or all of the storage unit 4 shown in Figure 3 may be stored in a storage server or the like, rather than being held by each device. In this case, each device obtains various information by accessing the storage server.

[0051] [Hardware configuration] Furthermore, the information processing device 1 according to the above embodiment is realized by a computer 1000 having a configuration such as that shown in Figure 9. Figure 9 is a diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration. The computer 1000 is connected to an output device 1010 and an input device 1020, and has a configuration in which an arithmetic unit 1030, a primary storage device 1040, a secondary storage device 1050, an output IF (Interface) 1060, an input IF 1070, and a network IF 1080 are connected by a bus 1090.

[0052] The arithmetic unit 1030 operates based on programs stored in the primary storage device 1040 and the secondary storage device 1050, as well as programs read from the input device 1020, and executes various processes. The primary storage device 1040 is a memory device, such as RAM, that temporarily stores data used by the arithmetic unit 1030 for various calculations. The secondary storage device 1050 is a storage device where data used by the arithmetic unit 1030 for various calculations and various databases are registered, and is implemented using ROM (Read Only Memory), HDD (Hard Disk Drive), flash memory, etc.

[0053] Output IF1060 is an interface for transmitting information to be output to output devices 1010, which output various types of information such as monitors and printers. It is implemented using connectors of standards such as USB (Universal Serial Bus), DVI (Digital Visual Interface), and HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface). Input IF1070 is an interface for receiving information from various input devices 1020, such as mice, keyboards, and scanners. It is implemented using, for example, USB.

[0054] The input device 1020 may also be a device that reads information from, for example, an optical recording medium such as a CD (Compact Disc), DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), or PD (Phase Change Rewritable Disk), a magneto-optical recording medium such as an MO (Magneto-Optical disk), tape media, magnetic recording media, or semiconductor memory. Furthermore, the input device 1020 may also be an external storage medium such as a USB memory stick.

[0055] Network IF1080 receives data from other devices via network N and sends it to the arithmetic unit 1030, and also transmits data generated by the arithmetic unit 1030 to other devices via network N.

[0056] The arithmetic unit 1030 controls the output device 1010 and the input device 1020 via the output IF 1060 and the input IF 1070. For example, the arithmetic unit 1030 loads a program from the input device 1020 or the secondary storage device 1050 onto the primary storage device 1040 and executes the loaded program.

[0057] For example, when computer 1000 functions as information processing device 1, the arithmetic unit 1030 of computer 1000 realizes the functions of control unit 3 by executing a program loaded on primary storage device 1040.

[0058] 〔effect〕 As described above, the information processing device 1 according to the embodiment includes a collection unit 31 that collects content related to a specific object from multiple users included in a group associated with the object, and a generation unit 32 that generates aggregated content by aggregating the collected content.

[0059] According to one embodiment, it is possible to support the user in supporting the subject.

[0060] Although some embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the drawings, these are illustrative examples, and the present invention can be implemented in various other forms with modifications and improvements based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art, starting with the embodiments described in the disclosure section of the invention.

[0061] 〔others〕 Furthermore, among the processes described in the above embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being performed automatically can be performed manually, or all or part of the processes described as being performed manually can be performed automatically by known methods. In addition, the processing procedures, specific names, and various data and parameters shown in the above document and drawings can be changed at will unless otherwise specified. For example, the various information shown in each figure is not limited to the information shown.

[0062] Furthermore, the components of each illustrated device are functionally conceptual and do not necessarily need to be physically configured as shown. In other words, the specific forms of distribution and integration of each device are not limited to those shown, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically distributed and integrated in any unit according to various loads and usage conditions.

[0063] Furthermore, each of the processes described in the embodiments above can be combined as appropriate, as long as the processing content does not contradict each other.

[0064] Furthermore, the terms "section, module, unit" used above can be replaced with "means" or "circuit," etc. For example, control unit 3 can be replaced with control means or control circuit. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0065] 1. Information Processing Device 2 Communications Department 3. Control Unit 4 Storage section 31 Collection Department 32 Generation part 33 Distribution Department 41 User Information 42 Target Information 100 user terminals S Information Processing System

Claims

1. A collection unit that collects content related to a specific subject from multiple users included in a group associated with the subject, A generation unit that generates aggregated content by aggregating the collected content. An information processing device equipped with the following features.

2. The aforementioned collection unit is Collect social bookmarks of content related to the aforementioned specific subject. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

3. The generation unit is The aggregated content receives user feedback for each piece of content and generates the aggregated content including the feedback. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

4. The generation unit is The aggregated content is generated by arranging the aforementioned content in chronological order. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

5. The generation unit is The aggregated content is generated for each target, and the targets are displayed on the terminal device in a tab-switchable format. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

6. The generation unit is Displaying a status indicating the contribution to the generation of the aggregated content. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.

7. A method of information processing performed by a computer, A collection process for collecting content related to a specific subject from multiple users included in a group associated with the subject, A generation process that generates aggregated content by aggregating the collected content. Information processing methods including

8. A collection procedure for collecting content related to a specific subject from multiple users included in a group associated with the subject, A generation procedure for generating aggregated content by aggregating the collected content, An information processing program that causes a computer to execute something.

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