Broadcasting material bank system and playlist preview method thereof

Abstract

To simplify matching check for a plurality of materials including programs, commercial messages (CMs), and video audio files (VAFs), as well as, to enable monitor playback without using an external monitor.SOLUTION: A play-list review method of a broadcast material bank system according to an embodiment, comprises the steps of: displaying a material list screen for matching check on a monitor; in response to selection of materials including at least one of programs, CMs, and VAFs designated by user operation, executing play-list data matching check for the selected material to be checked; displaying the result of the matching check of the play-list data on the play-list screen of a monitor device; in response to the designation of the materials, on the basis of material codes and transmission times of the play-list data, reading the corresponding material files from a video server and reproducing and outputting the videos and audios; displaying the reproduced images on the preview screen of the monitor device together with the play-list screen; and switching the material to be checked arbitrarily to another material and performing the matching check of the other material.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] An embodiment of the present invention relates to a broadcasting material bank system and a playlist preview method thereof. [Background technology]

[0002] In the broadcasting system, the broadcasting material bank system (so-called integrated bank system) collectively manages the material files of programs, commercial messages (CMs), and video audio files (VAFs). In this case, filing instruction data for each of the materials of programs, commercials, and VAFs distributed from the public broadcasting system, which is a higher-level system, is stored in a first database, and playlist data containing information such as the broadcast date, broadcast time, material ID to be broadcast, and the material itself, which is distributed from the data server system of the higher-level system, is stored in a second database.

[0003] The above-mentioned broadcast material bank system is equipped with a PC (personal computer) terminal for running application software for consistency checks for each program, commercial, and VAF material, and switches between application software for each material to check the consistency of each material by matching the filing instruction data with the playlist data. Each application software also has a function for previewing material by matching each material file with the playlist during the consistency check.

[0004] In the above preview playback, the playlist data is searched for the material to be previewed, the search result material file is read from the video server inside the system, converted into video and audio baseband signals, and output to an external HD (High Definition) monitor device to check the video and audio. Therefore, in addition to a PC terminal to run the application software used by the system, external devices such as HD monitor devices are required. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] JP 2001-14829 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] As described above, in conventional broadcast material bank systems, application software prepared for each program, commercial, and VAF material individually checks the filing instruction data against the playlist data to perform consistency checks, and if necessary, a playlist preview is performed to confirm the consistency check results. In this playlist preview playback, the material files specified by the search are read from the video server inside the system and played on an external HD monitor. This requires the complicated operation of switching application software for each material, as well as an external HD monitor to play and output the material files to be checked, so there is a demand for a system that simplifies the consistency check of multiple materials and allows monitor playback without using an external monitor.

[0007] An object of an embodiment of the present invention is to provide a broadcast material bank system and a playlist preview method thereof that simplify the consistency check of multiple materials such as programs, commercials, and VAFs and also enable monitor playback without using an external monitor. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] According to the embodiment, the broadcast material bank system includes a filing instruction data storage database group in which filing instruction data for programs, CMs (Commercial Messages), and VAFs (Video Audio Files) distributed from a host system commercial broadcasting system is stored by material, a playlist data storage database group in which playlist data for programs, CMs, and VAFs distributed from a host system data server system is stored by material, a video server that accumulates material files listed in the playlist data for programs, CMs, and VAFs, and plays and outputs the video and audio of the specified material files, a consistency check means that executes a consistency check in response to an instruction to start a consistency check of at least one of the programs, CMs, and VAFs specified by a user operation, and a monitor device that displays a list of the results of the consistency check, and monitors the video and audio of the material files in MXF file format that are played and output from the video server in response to a preview instruction. The consistency check means displays a material list screen for consistency check on a monitor, and in response to a selection of at least one of materials, a program, a commercial, or a video animation (VAF), specified by the user operation, executes a playlist data consistency check for the selected material to be checked, and displays the results of the consistency check for the playlist data on the playlist screen of the monitoring device, and in response to a specification of the material, reads out the corresponding material file from the video server based on the material code and transmission time of the playlist data, plays and outputs the video and audio, displays the played image together with the playlist screen on a preview screen of the monitoring device, and arbitrarily switches the material to be checked to perform a consistency check for other materials. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a broadcasting material bank system according to an embodiment. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the system according to the embodiment. [Diagram 3]FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the overall layout of a playlist check result list screen in the system according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of displaying a search operation input screen for searching for a playlist to be previewed, which is transitioned from a playlist management screen of the main menu, in the system according to the embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example in which a program playlist screen without thumbnails and a preview screen are displayed together in the system according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example in which a program playlist screen with thumbnails displayed and a preview screen are displayed together in the system according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example in which a CM playlist screen without thumbnail display and a preview screen for selecting and playing back material from a playlist in which an error has occurred are displayed together in the system according to the embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example in which a CM playlist screen with thumbnails displayed and a preview screen are displayed together in the system according to the embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example in which a VAF playlist screen in a three-tier configuration without thumbnail display and a preview screen are displayed together in the system according to the embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example in which a VAF playlist screen in a three-tier configuration with thumbnail display and a preview screen are displayed together in the system according to the embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example in which a VAF playlist screen and a preview screen are displayed together in a two-stage configuration without thumbnail display in the system according to the embodiment. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example in which a VAF playlist screen in a two-stage configuration with thumbnail display and a preview screen are displayed together in the system according to the embodiment. [Figure 13]FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of displaying a search operation input screen for searching for a playlist preview target, transitioning from the condition change on the upper right of the screens of FIGS. 5 to 12, in the system according to the embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] Hereinafter, an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a broadcasting material bank system (hereinafter, referred to as a bank system) according to an embodiment.

[0012] 1 includes, as an information processing device, a central processing unit (CPU) 111, a read-only memory (ROM) 112 for storing programs, an interface 113 for inputting user operations, and a video / audio monitor device 114. These are connected to a bus 115.

[0013] Also connected to the bus 115 are an interface (IF) 116 that receives filing instruction data relating to materials distributed from the public broadcasting system 21 of the upper system, an interface (IF) 117 that receives playlist data, which is distributed from the data server system 31 of the upper system and contains broadcast dates, broadcast times, material codes, and transmission times, and a video server 118 that processes material files for programs, commercials, and VAFs. The video server 118 internally stores program, commercial, and VAF materials in MXF file format, converts materials specified by a preview operation into baseband signals, and outputs video and audio to the monitor.

[0014] In addition, connected to bus 115 are a group of databases 119 (having a database corresponding to each of programs, commercials, and VAFs) that store filing instruction data for programs, commercials, and VAFs for each material, and a group of databases 11A (having a database corresponding to each of programs, commercials, and VAFs) that store playlist data for programs, commercials, and VAFs for each material.

[0015] The ROM 112 stores application software (programs) for performing a series of database storage processes, consistency check processes, and playlist previews. When a user inputs an instruction to execute the application, the program is loaded from the ROM 112 and the CPU 111 executes a series of processes.

[0016] A series of processing operations in the bank system having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flow chart shown in FIG. 2 and the screen display examples shown in FIGS. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the flow of a series of data storage processing, consistency check processing, and playlist preview processing by application software (program) stored in the ROM 112 in the bank system 11 shown in FIG.

[0017] FIG. 3 shows an example of the overall layout of a playlist check result list screen, and FIG. 4 shows an example of a search operation input screen for searching for a playlist preview target, transitioning from the playlist management screen of the main menu.

[0018] First, when the bank system 11 receives filing instruction data for programs, commercials, and VAFs distributed from the higher-level broadcasting system 21 via the interface 116, it stores the filing instruction data for programs, filing instruction data for commercials, and filing instruction data for VAFs in the database group 119 (step S1).

[0019] In addition, when the bang system 11 receives playlist data for programs, commercials, and VAFs distributed from the database 31 of the higher-level system via the interface 117, it stores the playlist data for programs, the playlist data for commercials, and the playlist data for VAFs in the database group 11A (step S2).

[0020] Next, after the filing instruction data, playlist data, and MXF files are stored in the database, when a user operation instructs the start of a consistency check (step S3), a playlist list screen and a search operation input screen for searching for a playlist preview target by transitioning from the playlist management screen of the main menu are displayed together as shown in Fig. 3. Note that the search operation input screen can be displayed independently at any time as shown in Fig. 4.

[0021] Furthermore, the bank system 11 causes the video server 118 to convert the programs, commercials, and VAF material files included in each playlist into the MXF file format and store them (step S4).

[0022] Here, the material files to be checked are determined according to the search conditions input by the user (step S5). When the user selects either program, commercial, or VAF as the check target (step S6), a consistency check of the playlist data for the selected program (step S7), a consistency check of the playlist data for commercials (step S8), or a consistency check of the playlist data for VAF (step S9) is executed. When the consistency check is completed, the check result is displayed on the monitor in text type or preview type (step S10). On the playlist preview screen, items with mismatches or errors in the consistency check between the playlist data and the filing instruction data are highlighted and displayed in red or with an icon.

[0023] Here, if an operation input for playlist preview is made (step S11), a search screen is displayed as the initial screen as shown in Fig. 4, and the result of the consistency check of an arbitrary playlist is displayed. If a user viewing the playlist screen specifies, for example, a material file with an error display, the bank system 11 reads the corresponding material in MXF file format from the video server 11B based on the material code and transmission time of the playlist data, converts it into a baseband signal, and reproduces and outputs the video and audio to the monitor device 114 inside the system (step S12). At this time, the playlist screen and the preview screen are displayed side by side on a single screen on the display screen of the monitor device 114.

[0024] If it is desired to continue by switching the check target and checking the consistency of other material (step S13), the process returns to step S5 and the material to be checked is selected. If there is no instruction to switch the check target, the process ends.

[0025] Below, examples of the playlist screen and preview screen are shown in Figs. 5 to 12, and the features of each are described.

[0026] Fig. 5 shows an example of a program playlist screen without thumbnails and a preview screen displayed together, and Fig. 6 shows an example of a program playlist screen with thumbnails and a preview screen displayed together. Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 can be switched by operating the display switching buttons "≪≫" and "≫≪", which enlarge and reduce the thumbnail display area.

[0027] FIG. 7 shows an example of a commercial playlist screen without thumbnail display combined with a preview screen that selects and plays back material from a playlist that has an error, while FIG. 8 shows an example of a commercial playlist screen with thumbnail display combined with a preview screen.

[0028] FIG. 9 shows an example of a VAF playlist screen in a three-tiered configuration without thumbnail display, displayed together with a preview screen, and FIG. 10 shows an example of a VAF playlist screen in a three-tiered configuration with thumbnail display, displayed together with a preview screen.

[0029] FIG. 11 shows an example of a VAF playlist screen in a two-tiered configuration without thumbnail display, and a preview screen displayed together, and FIG. 12 shows an example of a VAF playlist screen in a two-tiered configuration with thumbnail display, and a preview screen displayed together.

[0030] The display screen shown above is configured so that the left area shows a list (overview of information), and the right area shows various information about the selected content along with video playback (detailed information). This displays two functions on one screen, resulting in a screen layout that allows for efficient work.

[0031] The left side of the screen displays the material composition of the programs (program time slots, roles, etc.) in list format, and also includes parent-child relationships and reduced display.

[0032] Specifically, the [+] button on the far left expands the list, and the [-] button contracts the list. The [>>] upward and downward symbols on the far right can also be used to expand and contract the list.

[0033] In addition, the list groups can be switched between showing and not showing thumbnails, and by hiding thumbnails the number of lists can be made easier to see. Conversely, by showing thumbnails, the content of the material can be easily understood.

[0034] The right side of the screen displays the program video playback, a visualization of the timeline, and other information such as errors and incompleteness, all laid out by category. The time bar shows rolls, spurs, mutes, and other information contained in the video material, all arranged according to the timeline.

[0035] The overall color scheme uses eye-catching warm colors (red / orange / yellow) for important information such as errors and incomplete tasks, helping to prevent tasks from being forgotten.

[0036] In addition, as for the overall color scheme, it is a good idea to use chromatic colors for the relevant items only while the worker is concentrating on them, and achromatic colors for all other times to prevent the display from appearing cluttered with too much information.

[0037] Furthermore, the list on the left is expanded and displayed on the editing screen on the right in the order in which it will be broadcast, and is automatically displayed from the top in chronological order, making the layout easy for workers to intuitively understand.

[0038] Furthermore, the preview screen is equipped with a level adjustment function, making it easy to carry out editing tasks such as corrections.

[0039] In addition, since it uses a software preview function rather than a baseband preview, you can check the materials according to the list on a single screen.

[0040] In addition, the material list not only displays the materials, but also allows you to check detailed items such as error information, improving editing capabilities. In particular, by selecting an item in the left area, the right area displays the video playback and error check results, making it easy to check the location of the error.

[0041] The search operation input screen may be displayed by transitioning from the condition change button on the upper right of the screen, as shown in FIG.

[0042] As described above, the bang system according to this embodiment makes it possible to output and check video and audio on a monitor device for a PC terminal using application software and material in MXF file format, eliminating the need for external devices such as an HD monitor.

[0043] In addition to displaying the playlist data specified by the upper system, the playlist data is matched with the filing instruction data, a consistency check is performed, and a consistency check is performed on the selected part of the playlist list. If there is an error, the check result is displayed on the screen, and the playlist screen and preview screen are displayed simultaneously, and the erroneous material can be specified and played back, so that the erroneous material can be instantly monitored and played back to confirm the location of the error.

[0044] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and the components can be modified and embodied in the implementation stage without departing from the gist of the invention. In addition, various inventions can be formed by appropriately combining the multiple components disclosed in the above-described embodiment. For example, some components may be deleted from all the components shown in the embodiment. Furthermore, components from different embodiments may be appropriately combined. [Explanation of symbols]

[0045] 11...bank system, 111...processing unit (CPU), 112...read-only memory (ROM), 113...operation input interface, 114...monitor device, 115...bus, 116...filing instruction data receiving interface (IF), 117...playlist data receiving interface (IF), 118...video server, 119...filing instruction data storage database group, 11A...playlist data storage database group, 21...host system (broadcasting system), 31...host system (data server system).

Claims

1. a filing instruction data storage database group in which filing instruction data for programs, CMs (Commercial Messages), and VAFs (Video Audio Files) distributed from a public broadcasting system of a higher-level system are stored by material; a playlist data storage database group in which playlist data for programs, commercials, and video advertisements (VAFs) distributed from a data server system of a higher-level system is stored by material; a video server that stores the material files included in the playlist data for each of the programs, commercials, and video frames, and plays back and outputs the video and audio of the designated material files; A consistency check means for executing a consistency check in response to an instruction to start a consistency check of at least one of a program, a CM, and a VAF designated by a user operation; a monitor device that displays a list of the results of the consistency check and monitors the video and audio of the MXF file format material file that is reproduced and output from the video server in response to a preview instruction; Equipped with The consistency check means Display the material list screen for consistency check on the monitor. receiving a selection of at least one of a program, a commercial, and a visual advertisement frame (VAF) designated by the user operation, and executing a playlist data consistency check for the selected material to be checked; displaying a result of the consistency check of the playlist data on a playlist screen of the monitor device; receiving the designation of the material, reading out the corresponding material file from the video server based on the material code and transmission time of the playlist data, and playing and outputting the video and audio; displaying a playback image together with the playlist screen on a preview screen of the monitor device; A broadcasting material bank system which arbitrarily switches the material to be checked and checks the consistency of other materials.

2. 2. A broadcast material bank system according to claim 1, wherein said playlist screen and said preview screen are displayed side by side on a single screen on the display screen of said monitor device.

3. 2. A broadcast material bank system according to claim 1, wherein said video server stores material files in an MXF file format, and converts video and audio of a material file in a specified MXF file format into a baseband signal and plays back and outputs the signal.

4. 2. A broadcast material bank system according to claim 1, wherein said consistency check means specifies the check target in accordance with search conditions designated by a user.

5. 5. A broadcasting material bank system according to claim 4, wherein said consistency check means displays a list of said consistency check results and a screen for inputting said search conditions simultaneously.

6. 2. The broadcast material bank system according to claim 1, wherein said consistency check means comprises means for selectively switching said playlist screen between a list display without thumbnails and a list display with thumbnails.

7. 2. The broadcast material bank system according to claim 1, wherein said consistency check means has a level adjustment function on said preview screen.

8. a filing instruction data storage database group in which filing instruction data for programs, CMs (Commercial Messages), and VAFs (Video Audio Files) distributed from a public broadcasting system of a higher-level system are stored by material; a playlist data storage database group in which playlist data for programs, commercials, and video advertisements (VAFs) distributed from a data server system of a higher-level system is stored by material; a video server that stores the material files included in the playlist data for each of the programs, commercials, and video frames, and plays back and outputs the video and audio of the designated material files; A consistency check means for executing a consistency check in response to an instruction to start a consistency check of at least one of a program, a CM, and a VAF designated by a user operation; a monitor device that displays a list of the results of the consistency check and monitors the video and audio of the MXF file format material file that is reproduced and output from the video server in response to a preview instruction; This is applied to a broadcasting material bank system having Display the material list screen for consistency check on the monitor. receiving a selection of at least one of a program, a commercial, and a visual advertisement frame (VAF) designated by the user operation, and executing a playlist data consistency check for the selected material to be checked; displaying a result of the consistency check of the playlist data on a playlist screen of the monitor device; receiving the designation of the material, reading out the corresponding material file from the video server based on the material code and transmission time of the playlist data, and playing and outputting the video and audio; displaying a playback image together with the playlist screen on a preview screen of the monitor device; The material to be checked can be arbitrarily switched to check the consistency of other materials. How to preview playlists in a broadcast material bank system.

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