JP2005175779A - Program, information processing method, and information processing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided are a program, an information processing method, and an information processing apparatus capable of performing selection in consideration of a reproduction volume when selecting content data.
The information processing device as a home server device refers to reference data that associates content data with volume data that serves as an index when reproducing the content data, and associates the data with the specified volume data. A selection unit 283 that selects the content data received and an output unit 284 that outputs the selected content data are provided.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a program, an information processing method, and an information processing apparatus for selecting predetermined content data from a plurality of content data such as moving image data and audio data.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a content providing system in which a server device on a communication network such as the Internet provides content data in response to a request from a terminal device (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
For example, when a terminal device reproduces a plurality of content data such as music data and moving image data, a program reproduction function for specifying which content data is selected and in what order is known. A random playback function is also known in which content data is selected at random and played back in a random order.
JP 2002-324168 A

However, with the above-described program playback function, it is necessary for the user to perform a complicated operation in advance to set the playback order of content data.
In the random playback function described above, there is no need to perform an operation for setting the playback order of content data, which is surprising, but there is a sense of unity such as the atmosphere and genre of the played content data and the connection between the content data. Since there is no flow, there is a case where content data different from the user's current mood is selected.

Specifically, for example, when the user wants to listen to content data such as classical music or jazz with a quiet tune at a relatively low volume, if the random playback function is set, the selection and order determination are performed at random. In some cases, content data such as rock music or jazz with intense tunes to be heard at a volume may be selected, and content data different from the user's mood may be reproduced.
On the other hand, for example, if you want to listen to content data such as rock music with a high volume and intense music, setting the random playback function may select content data with a quiet music that you want to listen at a relatively low volume. There is a need for improvement.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a program, an information processing method, and an information processing apparatus that can perform selection considering reproduction volume when selecting content data. There is to do.

  In order to achieve the above object, the program according to the first aspect of the present invention is specified with reference to reference data that associates content data with volume data that serves as an index when the content data is reproduced. The information processing apparatus executes a first procedure for selecting the content data associated with the volume data and a second procedure for outputting the content data selected in the first procedure.

  Furthermore, in order to achieve the above object, the program according to the second aspect of the present invention specifies the content data by referring to the reference data in which the content data is associated with the volume data as an index when the content data is reproduced. A first procedure for selecting volume data associated with the set content data, and a second procedure for reproducing the designated content data at a volume corresponding to the volume data selected in the first procedure; Is executed by the information processing apparatus.

  Furthermore, in order to achieve the above object, an information processing method according to a third aspect of the present invention refers to reference data in which content data is associated with volume data serving as an index when the content data is reproduced. A first step of selecting the content data associated with the designated volume data, and a second step of outputting the content data selected in the first step.

  Furthermore, in order to achieve the above object, the information processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect of the present invention refers to reference data in which content data is associated with volume data serving as an index when the content data is reproduced. , Selection means for selecting the content data associated with the designated volume data, and output means for outputting the content data selected by the selection means.

  In order to achieve the above object, an information processing apparatus according to a fifth aspect of the present invention refers to reference data in which content data is associated with volume data that serves as an index when the content data is reproduced. Selecting means for selecting volume data associated with the designated content data; and reproducing means for reproducing the designated content data at a volume corresponding to the volume data selected by the selection means.

According to the present invention, in the first procedure and the first step, the selection unit is designated with reference to the reference data in which the content data is associated with the volume data that serves as an index when reproducing the content data. The content data associated with the volume data is selected.
In the second procedure and the second step, the output means outputs the content data selected by the selection means.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, when selecting content data, the program, the information processing method, and information processing apparatus which can perform selection in consideration of reproduction | regeneration volume can be provided.

FIG. 1 is an overall configuration diagram of a first embodiment of an information processing system employing an information processing apparatus according to the present invention.
The information processing system 1 according to the present embodiment includes, for example, a providing source information processing device 2 and a providing destination information processing device 3 as illustrated in FIG. 1.
In the present embodiment, for example, the home server apparatus 2 is provided as the information processing apparatus 2 as the providing source, and a plurality of personal computers (PCs) 3, for example, three PCs 3-1 to 3 are provided as the information processing apparatus 3 as the providing destination.
The home server device 2 and each of the plurality of PCs 3 are connected by a communication network 4. The communication network 4 is configured by a predetermined wired or wireless communication path, for example.

  In the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, a home server device 2 is provided in the western room WR, a PC 3-1 is provided in the bedroom BR, a PC 3-2 is provided in the living room LR, and a PC 3-3 is provided in the Japanese room JR.

The home server device 2 stores, for example, a plurality of content data DC, and provides the content data to the requesting PC 3 in response to a request from the information processing device 3 that is the providing destination. The home server device 2 accesses the content server device 5 that provides the content data via the communication network 41 such as the Internet, and downloads and stores the content data DC as necessary.
The information processing apparatus 3 as the providing destination reproduces the content data DC provided from the home server apparatus 2.

FIG. 2 is a hardware functional block diagram of the information processing apparatus shown in FIG.
The information processing apparatus 2 and the information processing apparatus 3 have substantially the same configuration in terms of hardware.
As shown in FIG. 2, the information processing apparatus 2 includes a communication interface (I / F) 21, a timing unit 22, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 23, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 24, a storage unit 25, an input unit 26, An output unit 27 and a control circuit (CPU: Central Processing Unit) 28 are included.
The CPU 28 corresponds to selection means according to the present invention. The I / F 21 or the output unit 27 corresponds to an output unit according to the present invention. The output unit 27 corresponds to a reproducing unit according to the present invention.
The I / F 21, timing unit 22, RAM 23, ROM 24, storage unit 25, input unit 26, output unit 27, and CPU (control circuit) 28 are connected by a bus BS.

For example, under the control of the CPU 28, the I / F 21 performs data communication of predetermined data including content data with the information processing apparatus 3 as another providing destination via the communication network 4.
For example, the I / F 21 outputs the content data DC to the information processing apparatus 3 as the provision destination via the communication network 4 under the control of the CPU 28.

The timer unit 22 measures time according to an oscillation signal from an oscillation circuit such as a crystal oscillator, and outputs time information DT corresponding to the time measurement result to the CPU 28.
The RAM 23 is used as a work area when the program PRG is executed, for example, under the control of the CPU 28.
The ROM 24 stores predetermined initial variables, a program PRG, and the like. Those data are read as necessary.
The storage unit 25 stores, for example, the reference data DR that associates the program PRG, the content data DC, and the volume data that serves as an index when the content data DC is reproduced.
The program PRG includes, for example, a procedure indicating the function according to the present invention. For example, the CPU 28 executes the program PRG to realize the function according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining content data and reference data stored in the information processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, particularly content-related data. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining content data and reference data stored in the information processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, particularly content reproduction status data and operation history data.
The reference data DR is associated with at least content data DC and volume data DA that serves as an index when the content data DC is reproduced.

  In the present embodiment, for example, the reference data DR is associated with content data DC, content related data DAS, content reproduction status data DRU, content operation history data DH, and point data DP as shown in FIGS. It is configured.

The reference data DR is data associated with the content data DC.
The content data DC is, for example, image data such as moving images and still images, and sound data such as music and voice.

The content related data DAS is data related to the content data DC. For example, the content related data DAS includes data DAS1 associated with the content and reproduction-time acquisition data DAS2.
The data DAS1 associated with the content includes a genre DAS11, a release date DAS12, and an artist name DAS13 as shown in FIG. 3, for example.

The reproduction-time acquisition data DAS2 is data that can be acquired when the content data DC is reproduced. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the reproduction-time acquisition data DAS2 is configured by associating BPM data DAS21 and cut switching frequency DAS22 with content data DC.
The BPM data DAS21 is data indicating the number of beats per unit time, for example, the number of beats per minute when the content data DC is music data, for example.
The cut switching frequency DAS 22 is data indicating the frequency of cut switching when the content data DC is moving image data, for example.

  The content reproduction status data DRU is data indicating the status of reproducing the content data DC. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the content reproduction status data DRU is configured by associating day-of-week information DW, time zone information DZ, reproduction location information DPL, and volume data DVL with content data DC.

The day-of-week information DW is data indicating the day of the week on which the content data DC has been reproduced. The day-of-week information DW is grasped by the user's behavior pattern according to the day of the week and is referred to when selecting the content data DC.
The time zone information DZ is data indicating the time when the content data DC is reproduced and the time zone. For example, the time zone information DZ includes data indicating morning, noon, evening, night, midnight, and the like.
The reproduction location information DPL is data relating to the location where the content data DC is reproduced, for example, the location where the PC 3 that reproduces the content data DC is installed. For example, the reproduction location information DP may be an identification number ID or an IP address (Internet Protocol Address) assigned to each PC 3.

  The volume data DVL is data that serves as an index when the content data DC is played back. For example, the volume data DVL is playback volume history data when the content data DC is played back. For example, the volume data DVL may specifically be data indicating a low volume, a medium volume, or a high volume according to the playback volume, or 0-10 indicating the size of the playback volume in a predetermined unit. May be data indicating.

  Further, the content reproduction status data DRU is not limited to the above-described data. For example, the content reproduction status data DRU is a more specific reproduction status input by the user, for example, data indicating that reading is being performed or a bed. Data indicating that the player is playing while lying down may be included.

The content operation history data DH is data related to an operation history by the user when reproducing the content data DC. The content operation history data DH includes, for example, data indicating that the content data DC has been reproduced, data indicating an operation for skipping reproduction of the content data DC, and data indicating an operation for performing repeat reproduction.
The point data DP is data that is generated based on the content operation history data DH, for example, and serves as an index indicating the user's preference for the content data DC.

  For example, in detail, in the point data DP, when the content operation history data DH is data indicating an operation for skipping the reproduction of the content data DC, one point is subtracted, and the content operation history data DH is reproduced or repeated. 1 point is added when the data indicating the operation to perform is included.

The input unit 26 outputs a signal corresponding to a signal corresponding to a user operation to the CPU 28, for example.
For example, the input unit 26 includes a volume data input unit 261, a content selection unit 262, a preference button unit 263, a repeat playback button unit 264, and a skip button unit 265.
The volume data input unit 261 inputs reproduction volume data, for example, by the user when setting the reproduction volume data. Specifically, the volume data input unit 261 is an input device such as a general volume switch.
The content selection unit 262 is operated when selecting desired content data by a user operation, and outputs a signal corresponding to the operation to the CPU 28. The CPU 28 selects content data according to the signal input from the content selection unit 262.

The preference button unit 263 is operated when setting or canceling a preference mode for selecting content data from a plurality of content data DC based on at least volume data. The CPU 28 sets or cancels the preference mode according to the operation of the preference button unit 263.
The repeat playback button unit 264 is operated, for example, when the content data DC is repeatedly played back (repeated playback). When the repeat playback button unit 264 is operated, the CPU 28 performs repeat playback of the content data DC.
The skip button portion 265 is operated when the reproduction of the content data DC is skipped and the next content data is reproduced. When the skip button section 265 is operated, the CPU 28 skips the reproduction of the content data DC and reproduces the next content data.

The output unit 27 outputs content data, for example, under the control of the CPU 28. For example, the output unit 27 includes a display unit 271 and a sound generation unit 272.
The display unit 271 is a display device such as a liquid crystal device or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), for example, and performs display according to the content data DC under the control of the CPU 28.
The sound generation unit 272 is a sound generation device such as an amplifier circuit or a speaker, and performs sound generation according to the content data DC under the control of the CPU 28. The sound generation unit 272 performs sound generation according to the content data DC at a reproduction volume corresponding to the volume data from the volume data input unit 261.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating functional blocks of the information processing apparatus illustrated in FIG.
The CPU 28 controls the entire apparatus according to the program PRG and input data, for example. The CPU 28 implements the functions according to the present invention, such as a reference data generation unit 281, an update unit 282, a selection unit 283, and an output unit 284, by executing the program PRG, for example, as shown in FIG. 5.

The reference data generation unit 281 is a reference that associates at least the content data DC and the volume data DVL that serves as an index when reproducing the content data DC, based on data input from the I / F 21 or the input unit 26, for example. Data DR is generated.
In the present embodiment, for example, the reference data generation unit 281 generates the reference data DR in association with the content data DC using the content data DC and the reproduction volume history data of the content data DC as volume data.
Further, the reference data generation unit 281 generates reference data DR by associating time information including any of the day information DW and the time zone information DZ on which the content data DC is reproduced with the content data.
Further, the reference data generation unit 281 generates reference data DR by associating the reproduction location information DPL indicating the location where the content data DC has been reproduced with the content data DC.
Further, the reference data generation unit 281 generates the reference data DR by associating the content operation history data DH including either the operation for skipping the reproduction of the content data DC or the operation for performing the repeat reproduction with the content data. .

The update unit 282 updates the reference data DR based on data input from the I / F 21 or the input unit 26, for example.
For example, the update unit 282 updates the reference data DR including the volume data DVL based on the playback volume history data of the content data DC based on the data input from the I / F 21 or the input unit 26.
Further, the update unit 282 updates the content reproduction status data and the operation history data based on the data input from the I / F 21 or the input unit 26.

The selection unit 283 refers to the reference data DR that associates the content data DC with the volume data that serves as an index when reproducing the content data DC, and selects the content data DC associated with the designated volume data DVL. select.
The selection unit 283 includes time information counted by the time counting unit 22, reference data DR, specifically content data DC, content related data DAS, content reproduction status data DRU, content operation history data DH, point data DP, and Based on the reproduction location information DPL and the like, the content data DC is selected, and the selection result is output to the output unit 284 as a signal S283.
The selection unit 283 may select the content data DC based on the data DAS1 attached to the content, the reproduction-time acquisition data DAS2, and the like when performing the above-described selection processing. For example, when selecting content data continuously, the selection unit 283 performs selection processing in consideration of a sense of unity and flow of content data based on DAS1 and playback-time acquired data DAS2.

  When the output unit 284 receives the signal S283 from the selection unit 283, the output unit 284 outputs the selected content data DC. At this time, the output unit 284 selects and outputs the I / F 21 and the output unit 27 as appropriate according to the output destination of the content data DC.

Since the hardware functional blocks of the PC 3 are substantially the same as those of the information processing apparatus 2, description thereof is omitted. The PC 3 according to the present embodiment transmits a content reproduction request to the home server device (information processing device) 2.
The PC 3 reproduces the content data transmitted from the home server device 2 and transmits the reproduction status data DRU and the content operation history data DH to the home server device 2.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining a specific example of the operation of the information processing system including information processing apparatus (home server apparatus) 2 and information processing apparatus (PC) 3 shown in FIG. With reference to FIGS. 1 to 6, the operation of the home server device 2, particularly the processing for generating volume data, will be described focusing on the operation of the CPU 28.

In step ST <b> 21, the PC 3 transmits a content reproduction request to the home server device 2 via the communication network 4.
In step ST11, when the home server apparatus 2 receives the content reproduction request at the I / F 21, the CPU 28 transmits the content data DC stored in the storage unit 25 to the requesting PC 3 (ST12).

In step ST22, the PC 3 receives the content data DC transmitted from the home server device 2 and reproduces the content data DC (ST23).
In step ST24, the PC 3 transmits the reproduction status data DRU and the content operation history data DH to the home server device 2 when reproducing the content.
Specifically, the PC 3 transmits playback volume history data, playback time data, and location information as playback status data DRU, and stops playback of the content data DC in response to a user operation (ST25).

  In step ST13, when the home server apparatus 2 receives the reproduction status data DRU, the operation history information DH, and the like transmitted from the PC 3 with the I / F 21, the content data DC reproduced on the PC 3 and the reproduction transmitted from the PC 3 are displayed. Reference data DR that associates situation data DRU, operation history information DH, and the like is generated and stored (ST14).

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining a specific example of the operation of the information processing system including information processing apparatus (home server apparatus) 2 and information processing apparatus (PC) 3 shown in FIG. With reference to FIGS. 1 to 5 and 7, the operation of the home server device 2, particularly the processing in the content automatic selection mode, will be described focusing on the operation of the CPU 28.

In step ST121, the PC 3 transmits the data indicating the automatic selection mode, the volume data indicating the volume (amplification degree) for reproducing the content data, the data indicating the reproduction status, for example, location data, ID information, time data, and the like. Is transmitted to the home server device 2 via.
In step ST111, when the I / F 21 receives the data in the home server device 2, the selection unit 283 sets the automatic selection mode, and the volume that serves as an index when reproducing the content data DC and the content data DC. The reference data associated with the data DVL is referred to, and the content data DC associated with the designated volume data is selected (ST112).

In step ST113, the selection unit 283 refers to the reference data DR, and selects the content data DC based on the time information measured by the timer unit 22 and the reference data DR. Step ST113 corresponds to the first procedure 1 and the first step according to the present invention.
In step ST114, the selection unit 283 selects the content data DC based on the content operation history data DH, the point data DP, the volume data, and the like with reference to the reference data DR.
In step ST115, the output unit 284 causes the I / F 21 to output the selected content data DC to the PC 3 via the communication network 4 based on the signal S283 output from the selection unit 283. Step ST115 corresponds to the second procedure and the second step according to the present invention.

  For example, the selection unit 283 refers to the reference data DR stored in the storage unit 25 to select the content data that the user thinks is preferable for a situation that is likely to be close to the reproduction status.

  More specifically, for example, when listening in a bedroom on Friday night with the volume turned down, the day of the week information DW is Friday, the time zone information DZ is night, and the location information DPL is provided in the bedroom (bedroom). When the reproduction volume data indicates a low volume, the selection unit 283 refers to, for example, the reference data DR illustrated in FIGS. May be selected based on time information, reproduction status data (point data DP), and the like.

  Further, when selecting a plurality of content data, the selection unit 283 performs selection in consideration of a sense of unity and a flow based on the content related data DAS. For example, the selection may be made by increasing the probability of selecting another song of the same artist, or by selecting a feature according to the characteristics common to the selection history by referring to the selection history of the user so far.

  More specifically, the selection unit 283 determines that there are many songs that have been selected on the Saturday night based on the reproduction status and the reference data RC. The content data DC having a high point is selected.

In step ST122, when receiving the content data DC transmitted from the home server device 2, the PC 3 outputs the content data DC to an output unit (not shown) such as a display unit or a sound generation unit (ST123).
In step ST124, the PC 3 transmits reproduction status data (volume data, time data, location data, etc.), operation history data, and the like to the home server device 2 according to the user's operation, for example, and content data as necessary. DC playback is stopped (ST125).

  In step ST116, when the home server apparatus 2 receives the data at the I / F 21, the updating unit 282 updates the reference data DR including the volume data based on at least the reproduction volume history data of the content data. Further, the reference data DR is updated based on the reproduction status data, the operation history data DH, etc. (ST117).

  Further, when a request such as a content reproduction skip request or a repeat request is received from the PC 3, the processes of steps ST111 to ST117 are repeated as necessary.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the information processing apparatus 2 as the home server apparatus refers to the reference data that associates the content data with the volume data that serves as an index when reproducing the content data. Since the selection unit 283 for selecting the content data associated with the designated volume data and the output unit 284 for outputting the selected content data are provided, a complicated operation is performed when selecting the content data. It is possible to make a selection considering the playback volume.
In addition, since the content data is selected using the volume data, for example, when the user wants to listen to content data such as classical music or jazz with a quiet tune at a relatively low volume, the volume data is selected based on the volume history data DVL. Since the reproduced content data DC is selected, it is possible to select and reproduce the content data that matches the user's preference.

  In addition, the selection unit 283 refers to the time information including any of the day of the week information DW and the time zone information DZ from which the content data DC is reproduced, and the content data DC based on the time information timed by the time measuring unit 22 Therefore, for example, content data that is often played back at midnight on Friday is preferentially selected, and content data is selected in consideration of volume data DVL. Therefore, content data DC that matches the user's preference is selected. You can select and play.

  Further, the update unit 282 updates the reference data DR including the volume data based on the reproduction volume history data of the content data, and the selection unit 283 refers to the reference data DR, and the content associated with the designated volume data Since the data DC is selected, the user's preference can always be reflected.

  In addition, the reference data generation unit 281 and the update unit 282 generate reference data by associating the operation history data including either the operation for skipping the reproduction of the content data DC or the operation for performing the repeat reproduction with the content data. And updating, the user's preference can always be reflected.

  In addition, since the reference data generation unit 281 and the update unit 282 generate or update the reference data DC by associating the reproduction location information DPL indicating the location where the content data DC has been reproduced with the content data, the user's data is always updated. The taste can be reflected.

Note that the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and any suitable modification can be made.
For example, in the present embodiment, the home server apparatus 2 performs content selection processing in response to a request from the PC 3, and the PC 3 reproduces the selected content data DC. However, the present invention is not limited to this form.
For example, the functions according to the present invention may be realized with the home server device 2 and the PC 3 as stand-alone. In this way, the function according to the present invention can be realized even with a single device.
Further, the content data DC may be selected by the PC 3. By doing so, for example, the processing load of the home server device 2 can be reduced.

In addition, the home server device 2 or the PC 3 may select the content data DC, and at the time of reproduction, the sound generation unit of the output unit may reproduce at a volume corresponding to the volume data DVL associated with the selected content data DC. By doing so, it is possible to perform reproduction that reflects the user's preference regarding volume according to the content data DC.
Further, although the information processing apparatus 2 as the provider is the home server apparatus and the information processing apparatus 3 as the provider is a PC, the present invention is not limited to this form. For example, the information processing apparatus 3 may be a television receiver or an audio apparatus having a communication function, or a portable information processing apparatus such as a mobile phone.
In this embodiment, the function according to the present invention is realized by executing the program PRG, but the present invention is not limited to this form. For example, the function according to the present invention may be realized by hard wiring.
The information processing system according to the present invention is not limited to use in a home environment.

1 is an overall configuration diagram of a first embodiment of an information processing system employing an information processing apparatus according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a hardware functional block diagram of the information processing apparatus illustrated in FIG. 1. It is a figure for demonstrating the content data and reference data which the information processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1 memorize | store, especially content related data. FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining content data and reference data stored in the information processing apparatus shown in FIG. 1, particularly content reproduction status data and operation history data. It is a figure which shows the functional block of the information processing apparatus shown in FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining a specific example of the operation of the information processing system including the information processing apparatus (home server apparatus) 2 and the information processing apparatus (PC) 3 shown in FIG. 1. 3 is a flowchart for explaining a specific example of the operation of the information processing system including the information processing apparatus (home server apparatus) 2 and the information processing apparatus (PC) 3 shown in FIG. 1.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Information processing system, 2 ... Information processing apparatus (home server apparatus) of a provider, 3 ... Information processing apparatus (PC) of a provision destination, 4 ... Communication network, 5 ... Content server apparatus, 21 ... Communication interface (I / F), 22 ... Timekeeping section, 23 ... RAM (Random Access Memory), 24 ... ROM (Read Only Memory), 25 ... Storage section, 26 ... Input section, 27 ... Output section, 28 ... Control circuit (CPU: Central Processing) Unit), 261 ... Volume data input unit, 262 ... Content selection unit, 263 ... Preference button unit, 264 ... Repeat playback button unit, 265 ... Skip button unit, 271 ... Display unit, 272 ... Sound generation unit, 281 ... Reference data generation Part, 282 ... update part, 283 ... selection part, 284 ... output part, BS ... bus.

Claims (11)

A first procedure for selecting the content data associated with the designated volume data by referring to the reference data associated with the content data and the volume data serving as an index when reproducing the content data;
A program for causing an information processing apparatus to execute a second procedure for outputting content data selected in the first procedure. Before the first procedure, there is a third procedure for generating the reference data in association with the content data, using the playback volume history data of the content data as the volume data,
The program according to claim 1, wherein the first procedure selects the content data associated with the designated volume data with reference to the reference data generated in the third procedure. In the third procedure, the reference data is generated by associating the content data with time information including any of the day information and the time zone information on which the content data is reproduced,
The program according to claim 2, wherein the first procedure selects the content data based on the reference data generated in the third procedure and the time information counted. A fourth procedure for updating reference data including the volume data based on the playback volume history data of the content data;
The program according to claim 1, wherein the first procedure selects the content data associated with the designated volume data with reference to the reference data generated in the fourth procedure. A fifth procedure for generating the reference data by associating at least the operation history data including the operation for skipping the reproduction of the content data and the operation for performing the repeat reproduction with the content data;
The program according to claim 1, wherein the first procedure selects content data based on the operation history data and volume data with reference to the reference data generated in the fifth procedure. A sixth procedure for generating the reference data by associating the reproduction location information indicating the location where the content data has been reproduced with the content data;
The program according to claim 1, wherein the first procedure selects the content data based on the location data and volume data with reference to the reference data generated in the sixth procedure. A first procedure for selecting volume data associated with designated content data with reference to reference data associated with the content data and volume data serving as an index when reproducing the content data;
A program for causing an information processing apparatus to execute a second procedure for reproducing the designated content data at a volume corresponding to the volume data selected in the first procedure. A first step of selecting the content data associated with the designated volume data with reference to the reference data associated with the content data and the volume data serving as an index when reproducing the content data;
An information processing method comprising: a second step of outputting the content data selected in the first step. Selection means for selecting the content data associated with the designated volume data with reference to the reference data associated with the content data and the volume data serving as an index when reproducing the content data;
An information processing apparatus comprising: output means for outputting content data selected by the selection means. Reference data generation means for generating the reference data in association with the content data, using the playback volume history data of the content data as the volume data,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the selection unit selects the content data associated with the designated volume data with reference to the reference data generated by the reference data generation unit. Selection means for selecting the volume data associated with the designated content data with reference to the reference data associated with the content data and the volume data serving as an index when reproducing the content data;
An information processing apparatus comprising: reproduction means for reproducing the designated content data at a volume corresponding to the volume data selected by the selection means.

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