JP7490188B2 - Information processing system, information processing method, and computer program - Google Patents

Description

Application of Article 30, Paragraph 2 of the Patent Act November 18, 2019 Twitter (https://twitter.com/WFLE_REALITY/status/1196337244400807937) November 20, 2019 Twitter (https://twitter.com/WFLE_REALITY/status/1197031819532591104) November 18, 2019 HP (https://reality-notice.wrightflyer.net/9546c7b58797c65dc584344222feb8e0cb191523.html?t=1574050689) November 20, 2019 HP (https://reality-notice.wrightflyer.net/a50c0ef3803bad4c5bc391cc1bb82efde5fb3f5e.html?t=1574050690) November 20, 2019 - April 30, 2020 (Official website) https://le. wrightflyer.net/reality/ (iOS download site) https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reality/id1404176564?l=ja&ls=1&mt=8 (Android download site) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.wrightflyer.le.reality

The present disclosure relates to an information processing system, an information processing method, and a computer program.

Conventionally, there has been known an information processing system that generates animation of a character object based on the movement of an actor and distributes a video including the animation of the character object (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Also, as shown in Patent Document 2, a technology has been disclosed in which a character object of a viewing user is added to a video distributed by a distribution user to generate a joint video.

JP 2015-184689 A Patent No. 6543403

However, it takes a fair bit of courage for viewers who do not often broadcast videos themselves to have their own character object participate in the video they are watching (i.e., to become a performer themselves).

Therefore, it is an object of the present disclosure to provide technical improvements that solve or alleviate at least some of the problems of the prior art described above. One of the more specific objects of the present disclosure is to provide an information processing system, information processing method, and computer program that can increase viewers' motivation to appear in co-starring videos and stimulate communication between performers and/or between performers and viewers.

The information processing system of the present disclosure is an information processing system that distributes a video including an animation of a character object generated based on the movement of a broadcasting user, and includes one or more computer processors. The one or more computer processors include a distribution unit that distributes information about the video including an animation of a first avatar, which is a character object of the broadcasting user, to a viewing user terminal of a viewing user, a reception unit that receives a participation request for the video transmitted from the viewing user terminal, an avatar display unit that displays in the video a second avatar, which is a character object generated based on the movement of the viewing user, in response to the participation request received by the reception unit, a determination unit that, when the first avatar is equipped with a first attachment object, determines whether the second avatar displayed by the avatar display unit is equipped with a second attachment object associated with the first attachment object, and, when the determination unit determines that the second avatar is equipped with the second attachment object, displays a specific effect in the video.

The one or more computer processors may further include an attachment receiving unit that receives an instruction to attach the first attachment object to the first avatar transmitted from the broadcast user terminal of the broadcast user, and a change guidance unit that displays a screen encouraging the user to change the profile picture of the first avatar when the attachment receiving unit receives the instruction.

The first attachment object can be an attachment object having a portion of a specific image that is composed of a first image portion and a second image portion that corresponds to a first image, and the second attachment object can be an attachment object having a portion of the specific image that corresponds to a second image.

The expression unit can make an object corresponding to a specific image appear in the video as a specific effect.

The expression section can add special effects to the video.

The first attachment object and the second attachment object are set with information regarding their relative positions, and the determination unit further determines whether the relative positions satisfy a predetermined condition, and the expression unit further causes a specific effect to be displayed within the video when the determination unit determines that the relative positions satisfy the predetermined condition.

The first attachment object and the second attachment object are set with information regarding their relative positions, and the determination unit further determines whether the relative positions satisfy a predetermined condition. When the determination unit determines that the relative positions do not satisfy the predetermined condition, the expression unit further changes the display positions of the first avatar and the second avatar so that the information regarding the relative positions satisfies the predetermined condition.

The reception unit further receives instructions regarding the display position of the first avatar and/or the second avatar within the video transmitted from the broadcasting user terminal of the broadcasting user, and the avatar display unit can display the second avatar, which is a character object generated based on the movement of the viewing user, in the video in accordance with the instructions received by the reception unit.

The reception unit further receives a request to join the video transmitted from one or more other viewing user terminals, and the avatar display unit further displays, in the video in response to the participation request received by the reception unit, one or more third avatars which are character objects generated based on the movements of one or more other viewing users, and the determination unit determines whether a second attachment object associated with the first attachment object is attached to the second avatar and/or the third avatar displayed by the avatar display unit when the first attachment object is attached to the first avatar, and the expression unit displays a specific effect in the video when the determination unit determines that the second attachment object is attached to the second avatar and/or the third avatar.

The information processing method of the present disclosure is an information processing method in an information processing system that distributes a video including an animation of a character object generated based on the movement of a broadcasting user, and is characterized in that one or more computer processors included in the information processing system execute a distribution step of distributing information about the video including an animation of a first avatar, which is a character object of the broadcasting user, to a viewing user terminal of a viewing user, a reception step of receiving a participation request for the video transmitted from the viewing user terminal, an avatar display step of displaying in the video a second avatar, which is a character object generated based on the movement of the viewing user, in response to the participation request received in the reception step, a determination step of determining whether a second attachment object associated with the first attachment object is attached to the second avatar displayed in the avatar display step when the first attachment object is attached to the first avatar, and a step of displaying a specific effect in the video when it is determined in the determination step that the second attachment object is attached to the second avatar.

The computer program in the present disclosure is a computer program for a broadcasting user terminal constituting an information processing system for broadcasting a video including an animation of a character object generated based on the movement of a broadcasting user, the information processing system including a broadcasting user terminal, a viewing user terminal, and a server device, and is characterized in that one or more computer processors included in the broadcasting user terminal are provided with a transmission function for transmitting information about the video including an animation of a first avatar, which is a character object of the broadcasting user, to the server device, a reception function for receiving a participation request for the video transmitted from the viewing user terminal, an avatar display function for displaying in the video a second avatar, which is a character object generated based on the movement of the viewing user, in response to the participation request accepted by the reception function, a determination function for determining whether a second attachment object associated with the first attachment object is attached to the second avatar displayed by the avatar display function when the first attachment object is attached to the first avatar, and an expression function for displaying a specific effect in the video when the determination function determines that the second attachment object is attached to the second avatar.

The information processing method in the present disclosure is an information processing method in a broadcasting user terminal constituting an information processing system for broadcasting a video including an animation of a character object generated based on the movement of a broadcasting user, the information processing system including a broadcasting user terminal, a viewing user terminal, and a server device, and is characterized in that the information processing system causes one or more computer processors included in the broadcasting user terminal to execute a transmission step of transmitting information about the video including an animation of a first avatar, which is a character object of the broadcasting user, to the server device, a reception step of receiving a participation request for the video transmitted from the viewing user terminal, an avatar display step of displaying in the video a second avatar, which is a character object generated based on the movement of the viewing user, in response to the participation request received in the reception step, a determination step of determining whether a second attachment object associated with the first attachment object is attached to the second avatar displayed in the avatar display step when the first attachment object is attached to the first avatar, and an expression step of displaying a specific effect in the video when it is determined in the determination step that the second attachment object is attached to the second avatar.

The computer program in the present disclosure is a computer program for a viewing user terminal constituting an information processing system for distributing a video including an animation of a character object generated based on the movement of a broadcasting user, the information processing system including a broadcasting user terminal, a viewing user terminal, and a server device, and realizing in one or more computer processors included in the viewing user terminal a receiving function for receiving information about the video including an animation of a first avatar, which is a character object of the broadcasting user, from the server device, a display function for displaying the video based on the information received by the receiving function, and a transmission function for transmitting a request to participate in the video to the server device, the display function being characterized in that, when a first wearable object is worn by the first avatar, a second wearable object associated with the first wearable object is worn by a second avatar, which is a character object generated based on the movement of the viewing user displayed in the video in response to the participation request, a specific effect is displayed in the video.

The information processing method in the present disclosure is an information processing method in a viewing user terminal constituting an information processing system for distributing a video including an animation of a character object generated based on the movement of a broadcasting user, the information processing system including a broadcasting user terminal, a viewing user terminal, and a server device, and causes one or more computer processors included in the viewing user terminal to execute a receiving step of receiving information about the video including an animation of a first avatar, which is a character object of the broadcasting user, from the server device, a displaying step of displaying the video based on the information received in the receiving step, and a transmitting step of transmitting a request to participate in the video to the server device, the displaying step being characterized in that, when a first wearable object is worn by the first avatar, a second avatar, which is a character object generated based on the movement of the viewing user displayed in the video in response to the participation request, is determined to be wearing a second wearable object associated with the first wearable object, within the video.

The present disclosure provides technical improvements that solve or alleviate at least some of the problems of the conventional technology described above. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide an information processing system, an information processing method, and a computer program that can increase the willingness of viewing users to appear in co-starring videos and stimulate communication between performers and/or between performers and viewers.

1 is a system configuration diagram illustrating an example of an information processing system according to the present disclosure. 1 is a system configuration diagram illustrating an example of an information processing system according to the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of an information processing device according to the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of an information processing device according to the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing an image of a top screen displayed on a viewing/distribution user terminal. FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing an image of a distribution screen displayed on a viewing user terminal. FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing an image of an avatar arrangement on a screen displayed on a viewing/distribution user terminal. FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing an image of an avatar arrangement on a screen displayed on a viewing/distribution user terminal. FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing an image of an avatar creation/change screen. FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing an image of an avatar creation/change screen. FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing an image of an avatar creation/change screen. FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing an image of an avatar creation/change screen. FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing an image of a screen displayed before video distribution. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing an image of an attachment object in the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing an image of an attachment object in the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing an image of an attachment object in the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing an image of an attachment object in the present disclosure. 13 illustrates an example of an attachment object correspondence table. FIG. 11 is a configuration diagram showing another example of the functional configuration of the information processing device according to the present disclosure. FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram showing an image of a confirmation screen that is displayed when changing an attached item on the closet screen. FIG. 1 is a flow diagram showing an example of the flow of an information processing method according to the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a circuit configuration diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration for realizing a computer program according to the present disclosure. 1A is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of a broadcast user terminal in the present disclosure, and FIG. 1B is a circuit diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration for realizing the functions of a broadcast user terminal program in the present disclosure. 11 is a flow diagram showing an example of the flow of an information processing method in a broadcast user terminal in the present disclosure. 1A is a block diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of an audiovisual user terminal in the present disclosure, and FIG. 1B is a circuit block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration for realizing the functions of a program for an audiovisual user terminal in the present disclosure. 11 is a flow diagram showing an example of the flow of an information processing method in a viewing user terminal in the present disclosure.

First, an overview of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.

The information processing system in the present disclosure is an information processing system that distributes videos including animations of character objects generated based on the movements of a broadcasting user, and is equipped with one or more computer processors.

<System Configuration>
As shown as an example in FIG. 1, the information processing system 1000 of the present disclosure may include one or more viewing user terminals 1100, and an information processing device (support computer) 1300 located in a video distribution studio, etc., connected to these viewing user terminals 1100 via a network 1200.

The information processing device 1300 may be connected to a server device 1400 (not shown) via the Internet, and some or all of the processing that should be performed by the information processing device 1300 may be performed by the server device 1400. The server device 1400 may be the information processing device 400 shown in FIG. 2.

In this specification, such distribution by the information processing system 1000 is referred to as studio distribution.

In studio streaming, the entire body movements of the streaming user (actor) are captured by a camera installed in the studio using markers attached to the streaming user, and are reflected in the character in real time using known motion capture technology.

The information processing system 1000 of the present invention can also be linked to another information processing system 2000 shown as an example in FIG. 2. The information processing system 2000 shown in FIG. 2 can include a broadcast user terminal 100, one or more viewing user terminals 200, and an information processing device (server device) 400 connected to the broadcast user terminals 100 and the viewing user terminals 200 via a network 300.

In the above example, the broadcast user terminal 100 can be an information processing terminal such as a smartphone. In this specification, broadcasting by such an information processing system 2000 is referred to as mobile broadcasting.

In mobile distribution, the facial movements of the broadcast user are captured by a camera installed in the broadcast user terminal 100, and are reflected on the character's face in real time using known face tracking technology.

The videos generated by the information processing system 1000 and the information processing system 2000 can be distributed to viewing users from a single video distribution platform, as an example.

In addition, there is no particular distinction between broadcast users and viewing users in mobile distribution; viewing users can broadcast via mobile at any time, and broadcast users can become viewing users when viewing videos of other broadcast users.

In addition, in any broadcast, the process of generating animation by reflecting motion on a character and the process of displaying gifts (described below) may be shared among the broadcasting user terminal, the viewing user terminal, an information processing device, and other devices.

Specifically, facial motion data and voice data of the broadcasting user are transmitted from the broadcasting user terminal to a terminal or device that generates animation of the character object. Body motion may also be transmitted in addition to facial motion.

In the following explanation, the process of generating animation is assumed to be performed on both the broadcasting user terminal and the viewing user terminal, but this is not limited to the above.

In the following description, the information processing system according to the present disclosure will be described as having the system configuration (mobile distribution) shown in FIG. 2, but may have the system configuration shown in FIG.

Furthermore, the video distributed by the information processing system of the present disclosure may be a game screen played by the broadcasting user and/or a captured image in real space. In this case, a character object generated based on the broadcasting user's movements or an actual image of the broadcasting user may be displayed together with the game screen. Furthermore, if the broadcasting user is included in the captured image in real space, a character object generated based on the broadcasting user's movements may be displayed superimposed on the actual image of the broadcasting user.

<Hardware Configuration>
3, a hardware configuration of the information processing device 400 included in the information processing system 2000 will be described. The information processing device 400 includes a processor 401, a memory 402, a storage 403, an input/output interface (input/output I/F) 404, and a communication interface (communication I/F) 405. The components are connected to each other via a bus B.

The information processing device 400 can realize the functions and methods described in this embodiment through cooperation between the processor 401, memory 402, storage 403, input/output I/F 404, and communication I/F 405.

The processor 401 executes functions and/or methods realized by codes or instructions included in a program stored in the storage 403. The processor 401 includes, for example, a central processing unit (CPU), a micro processing unit (MPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a microprocessor, a processor core, a multiprocessor, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc., and may realize each process disclosed in each embodiment by a logic circuit (hardware) or a dedicated circuit formed in an integrated circuit (an integrated circuit (IC) chip, a large scale integration (LSI)), etc.). In addition, these circuits may be realized by one or more integrated circuits, and multiple processes shown in each embodiment may be realized by one integrated circuit. In addition, an LSI may be called a VLSI, a super LSI, an ultra LSI, etc. depending on the degree of integration.

The memory 402 temporarily stores the programs loaded from the storage 403 and provides a working area for the processor 401. The memory 402 also temporarily stores various data generated while the processor 401 is executing the programs. The memory 402 includes, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), etc.

Storage 403 stores programs. Storage 403 includes, for example, a hard disk drive (HDD), a solid state drive (SSD), flash memory, etc.

The communication I/F 405 is implemented as hardware such as a network adapter, communication software, or a combination of these, and transmits and receives various data via the network 300. The communication may be performed either wired or wirelessly, and any communication protocol may be used as long as mutual communication can be performed. The communication I/F 405 communicates with other information processing devices via the network 300. The communication I/F 405 transmits various data to other information processing devices according to instructions from the processor 401. The communication I/F 405 also receives various data transmitted from other information processing devices and transmits it to the processor 401.

The input/output I/F 404 includes an input device that inputs various operations to the information processing device 400, and an output device that outputs the results of processing by the information processing device 400. The input/output I/F 404 may be an integrated input device and output device, or may be separate input device and output device.

The input device is realized by any of a variety of devices, or a combination of devices, that can receive input from a user and transmit information related to the input to the processor 401. Examples of input devices include hardware keys such as a touch panel, a touch display, and a keyboard, pointing devices such as a mouse, a camera (operation input via images), and a microphone (operation input via voice).

The output device outputs the processing results processed by the processor 401. The output device includes, for example, a touch panel, a speaker, etc. Note that the information processing device 1300, the information processing device 1400, the viewing user terminal 1100, the broadcasting user terminal 100, and the viewing user terminal 200 can also be configured with the same hardware configuration as that shown in FIG. 3, except where noted otherwise.

<Functional configuration>
The one or more computer processors (information processing device 400 in this example) include, as shown in FIG. 4, a delivery unit 410, a reception unit 420, an avatar display unit 430, a determination unit 440, and an expression unit 450.

The distribution unit 410 distributes information about a video including animation of the first avatar A1, which is the character object of the broadcasting user, to the viewing user terminal of the viewing user. The information about the video including animation of the broadcasting user's character object includes, for example, motion information indicating the movement of the character object, voice information of the broadcasting user, and gift object information indicating gifts sent by other viewing users. The gift object information includes at least gift object identification information that specifies the type of gift object, and position information that indicates the position where the gift object is displayed.

As an example, the distribution unit 410 can live stream videos via the video distribution platform described above.

Figure 5 shows the top screen 201 displayed on the viewing user terminal 200 of a viewing user who has accessed the video distribution platform.

As shown in FIG. 5, a viewing user can select one distribution channel from thumbnail displays of one or more distribution channels 202 displayed in a list on a top screen 201, and watch a video being played on that one distribution channel.

Alternatively, a viewing user can view a video being played on a specific distribution channel by accessing a fixed link for that specific distribution channel. Such a fixed link can be obtained through notifications from a distribution user who is being followed, or through notifications of shares sent by other users.

As shown in FIG. 5, the top screen 201 may display a display area 203 for announcements such as campaigns and events. This announcement display area 203 can be switched to display other announcements by sliding the display area.

The video distribution platform can also display a list of currently streaming channels and a list of upcoming streaming channels separated by tabs (Currently Streaming/Video List). As an example, Figure 5 shows a list of currently streaming channels.

Note that a viewing user can watch videos by selecting one of the distribution channels on the top screen 201, but can also become a distribution user who distributes videos by selecting the distribution button 204.

Figure 6 is an example showing a screen 205 of a distributed video displayed on a viewing user's device. The viewing user can post a comment by entering text in a comment posting field 206 and pressing a send button 207. In addition, by pressing the gift button 208, a list of gifts is displayed to the viewing user, and the viewing user can select and submit a specified gift. In addition, the viewing user can post a rating showing a favorable opinion by pressing the like button 209. Note that pressing a button includes selecting a button displayed on the screen by tapping, etc.

Furthermore, on the screen of a video distributed by a distributor user who is not yet being followed by the viewing user, a follow button 216 is displayed that allows the viewing user to follow the distributor user. This follow button functions as an unfollow button on the screen of a video distributed by a distributor user who is already being followed by the viewing user.

Note that this "following" may occur from viewing user to viewing user, from broadcasting user to viewing user, or from broadcasting user to broadcasting user. However, following is managed as a one-way association only, and associations in the reverse direction are managed separately as followers.

In addition, when sharing a video, the viewing user can press the share button 211 to check a list of SNS (social networking services) on which the video can be shared, and can send a fixed link to a specified location on a specified SNS by selecting it.

In addition, regarding still images, the viewing user can save a still image of the screen by pressing the screenshot button 212. In addition, pressing the screenshot button 212 displays a list of SNSs on which the still image can be shared, and the viewing user can send the still image to a specified location on a specified SNS by selecting it.

In addition, by pressing collaboration button 213, a collaboration broadcast can be requested from the broadcasting user. A collaboration broadcast refers to having the viewing user's character object appear in the broadcasting user's broadcast video.

The request to end viewing can also be sent by pressing the end viewing button 214.

The reception unit 420 receives a request to join a video sent from a viewing user terminal.

As an example, a viewing user can press the collaboration button 213 to display a collaboration broadcast participation request confirmation screen, and then send a request to participate in the video.

In response to the participation request received by the reception unit 420, the avatar display unit 430 displays in the video a second avatar A2, which is a character object generated based on the movement of the viewing user.

Figure 7 shows, as an example, a screen in which a second avatar A2 is participating in a video in which a first avatar A1 is displayed. Note that Figure 7 omits the display of comments, gifts, operation buttons, and other items other than the avatars.

As shown in FIG. 8, a third avatar A3, which is a character object generated based on the movements of another viewing user, may also participate in the video. Note that in FIG. 8, the third avatar A3 is placed behind the first avatar A1 and the second avatar A2, but the three may be placed in a horizontal line. The position of the avatar may also be specified by the distribution user. The method of such specification will be described later.

In this way, there may be multiple avatars that can participate in the video being distributed. The number of such participating avatars can be set by the distributor user before the start of distribution of the video.

When a first attachment object is attached to a first avatar A1, the determination unit 440 determines whether a second attachment object associated with the first attachment object is attached to a second avatar A2 displayed by the avatar display unit 430.

The first wearable object is a wearable object that can be worn by the first avatar. Such a wearable object can be worn by the first avatar by a user operation before streaming the video.

Here, we will explain how to attach an attachment object to a character object with reference to the drawings.

A character object is an object that has a face that expresses the broadcast user's facial expression using a facial capture function in a dedicated application (hereinafter referred to as the "app") executed on the broadcast user's terminal, and at least a part of the torso. In other words, this character object includes not only those that represent the entire body, but also those that represent only the upper body. Note that the movements of the broadcast user may also be displayed for parts of the body other than the face using a motion capture function that recognizes the movements of the broadcast user.

The character object is composed of one or more body parts and one or more wearable items. These body parts and wearable items are stored in the storage of the server device in association with their respective identification numbers.

Body parts include, for example, eyes, eyebrows, nose, mouth, moles, and makeup. Makeup includes even more specific parts such as blush, eyeshadow, and lipstick. Furthermore, among these body parts, there are parts that differ only in color.

Wearable items include, for example, accessories, clothing, and shoes. Clothing includes further sub-items such as tops, bottoms, and socks. Furthermore, among these items, there are color variants that differ only in color.

Then, the broadcast user creates a character object that will be his/her avatar on the screen that appears when the broadcast app is launched for the first time, or on the closet screen described below. Figures 9 to 13 are image diagrams showing an example of the transition of screen 30 when the broadcast app is launched for the first time on the broadcast user's terminal.

First, a screen for starting the creation of a character object is displayed on the screen 30 of the broadcast user terminal, as shown in FIG. 9. Note that, as shown in FIG. 9, the character object created at the first launch can be changed later on the closet screen.

As shown in FIG. 10, a specific part or item (item a1 in FIG. 10) is designated from one or more body parts and one or more wearable items displayed for each category (A to D in FIG. 10), and a color (color CL2 in FIG. 10) for the designated item is selected to create a character object CO consisting of the designated item a1 in the selected color CL2. Note that each time a part or item is designated, the display of the character object CO changes accordingly. Note that, although at least one part or item is generally designated for each category, there may be parts or items in non-required categories.

When the confirm button 33 shown in the upper right corner of FIG. 11 is selected as an example, the character object CO displayed on screen 30 at this stage is created as the initial character object. Also, as shown in FIG. 12, the list of parts can be temporarily hidden from screen 30, allowing the broadcast user to specify each part while checking the entire character object CO.

The combinations of these body parts and attachment parts are nearly infinite when you combine the types and colors of each part. This allows broadcasters to try out a huge number of part combinations to create the character object of their choice.

After creating the initial character object, when the distribution button 204 shown in FIG. 5 is selected, at least a video distribution start button 36 and a closet button 37 are displayed on the screen 35, as shown as an example in FIG. 13. FIG. 13 also displays a settings button 38 for configuring detailed settings of the distribution app.

When the video distribution start button 36 is selected, distribution of a video using the displayed character object CO begins. Details of video distribution will be described later.

When the closet button 37 is selected, the list screen of the body parts and wearable items described above begins to be displayed, and the character object CO can be changed.

Note that the change of character object CO referred to here also includes "changing clothes," which is simply changing the items worn, without changing any body parts. Also, although the above explanation assumes that such "changing clothes" takes place before the video is distributed, it may take place during the video distribution.

The above-mentioned wearable items are displayed as wearable objects in the video.

In addition, such wearable items may be provided free of charge, purchased for a fee, or obtained through a lottery such as gacha, which may be conducted for a fee or free of charge.

Alternatively, such wearable items may be gifts given by viewers watching the video.

And, in this disclosure, the first attachment object and the second attachment object are characterized by being associated with each other.

As an example, one of the divided specific patterns can be associated with a first attachment object, and the other of the divided specific pattern can be associated with a second attachment object.

Figures 14(a)-(b), 15(a)-(b), and 16(a) show examples in which the specific designs are animals, letters and symbols, food, blocks, etc.

The number of divisions is not limited to two, but may be three, etc., and the three attachment objects may be associated with each other.

As another example, an object depicting one of the paired items can be associated with another, with the first attachment object depicting the other of the paired items as the second attachment object.

Figure 16(b) shows an example of a pair of necklaces, where one necklace represents a lock and the other represents a lock.

Alternatively, as an example, as shown in FIG. 17(a), when attachable objects depicting individual letters of the alphabet or hiragana are prepared, the attachable objects can be associated with each other so that they can be arranged to form words, as shown in FIG. 17(b).

Alternatively, the first and second attachment objects may have the same design and be associated with each other.

The association between the first and second attachment objects is stored in a specified storage device as an attachment object correspondence table such as that shown in FIG. 18.

In the example shown in FIG. 18, in association No. 0001, a first attachment object with identification number OB0101 is associated with a second attachment object with identification number OB0102.

Similarly, in association No. 0002, a first attachment object with identification number OB0103, a second attachment object with identification number OB0104, and a third attachment object with identification number OB0105 are associated with each other.

Similarly, in association No. 0003, a first attachment object with identification number OB0001, a second attachment object with identification number OB0002, a third attachment object with identification number OB0003, and a fourth attachment object with identification number OB0004 are associated.

Similarly, in association No. 0004, a first attachment object with identification number OB0106 is associated with a second attachment object with identification number OB0107.

Similarly, in association No. 0005, a first attachment object with identification number OB0107 is associated with a second attachment object with identification number OB0106.

Such a specified storage device may be provided in the information processing device of this disclosure or may be connected to the information processing device.

In the examples shown in Figures 14-17 above, only tops with patterns drawn on the front surface are shown as wearable items, but the base item on which the pattern is drawn is not limited to a top, but can also be bottoms or accessories, and the association is not limited to items of the same type. Also, the pattern is not limited to being drawn on the front surface, but can also be on the back surface.

Furthermore, the associated wearable items are not limited to a one-to-one relationship. For example, in the case of a soft serve ice cream with a specific design consisting of an ice cream portion and a cone portion, multiple wearable items with different colored ice cream portions may be associated with a wearable item with a cone portion design, so that different flavors can be associated with different colors of ice cream portion. Specifically, examples of specific designs include vanilla soft serve ice cream, melon soft serve ice cream, and strawberry soft serve ice cream.

Similarly, in the case of a food item with a specific design consisting of rice and sauce, multiple wearable items with different colors and shapes of sauce may be associated with a wearable item with a design of the rice portion, so that different colors and shapes of the sauce portion can be associated with the food item with a specific design, so that different dishes can be associated with the food item with different colors and shapes of sauce. Specific examples of specific designs include curry rice, hayashi rice, and mapo tofu.

When the determination unit 440 determines that the second avatar is wearing the second wearable object (herein referred to as a "matching look"), the expression unit 450 displays a specific effect within the video.

The specific effect is not particularly limited as long as it occurs within the video, and examples include adding a dramatic effect to the video, and creating an object within the video that corresponds to a specific pattern created by combining a pattern drawn on a first attachment object and a pattern drawn on a second attachment object. Details will be described later.

The above configuration can provide a technical improvement that solves or alleviates at least some of the problems of the conventional technology described above. Specifically, the above configuration can increase viewers' motivation to appear in co-starring videos and stimulate communication between performers and/or between performers and viewers.

For example, if a first avatar appears in a video wearing a first wearable object, a viewing user who has a second wearable object is expected to want to have his or her second avatar wear the second wearable object and perform together with the first avatar. Furthermore, the occurrence of a specific effect can increase the interest of the content of the video and stimulate conversation between the performers and/or between the performers and the viewers, leading to more active communication.

The one or more computer processors may also include a reward granting unit (not shown). The reward granting unit grants a reward called a viewing bonus to a viewing user who has viewed a video.

The reward granting unit grants a viewing bonus to the viewing user depending on whether or not the user has watched the video and the viewing time. The reward granting unit can grant a larger viewing bonus when the user watches a video in which the determination unit 440 determines that the second avatar is wearing the second wearable object (a video in which a matching look is established) than when the user watches a video in which the determination unit 440 determines that the second avatar is not wearing the second wearable object (a video in which a matching look is not established).

This configuration can stimulate communication between performers and/or between performers and viewers in an effort to create matching outfits.

Next, we will explain embodiments of the first and second attachment objects.

As shown in Figures 14(a)-(b), 15(a)-(b), and 16(a), the first attachment object can be an attachment object having a portion that corresponds to the first image of a specific image that is composed of a first image portion and a second image portion.

In this case, the second attachment object can be an attachment object that has a portion of the specific image that corresponds to the second image.

Here, the specific image can include an image that is completed by joining the cut surfaces of the first image portion and the second image portion, as well as an image that is completed by superimposing the first image portion and the second image portion.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 16(b), a first attachment object can be an object depicting one of the paired items, and a second attachment object can be an object depicting the other of the paired items.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 17(a), when an attachable object is prepared that depicts each individual letter of the alphabet or hiragana, it is also possible to associate multiple attachable objects that can be arranged to form words, as shown in FIG. 17(b).

Here, among the wearable objects shown in Figures 14 to 17, the display positions of the first and second wearable objects such as ice cream, curry, blocks, and matching necklaces may not be limited, while the display positions of the other wearable objects such as animals and letters may be limited.

The display position of the wearable object here can be determined by the display position on the screen of the avatar wearing the wearable object, as shown in Figures 7 and 8.

In other words, there may be attachment objects whose display positions are limited and those whose display positions are not limited.

At this time, information regarding the relative positions of the first and second attachment objects can be set.

The determination unit 440 then determines whether the positional relationship satisfies a predetermined condition, and the expression unit 450 further displays a specific effect within the video if the determination unit 440 determines that the positional relationship satisfies the predetermined condition.

The determination unit 440 may determine the above positional relationship based on the order described in the attachment object correspondence table shown in FIG. 18, or may determine the above positional relationship based on a separately prepared positional relationship table. In the former case, the attachment object correspondence table must also determine the order, such as association No. 0004 and association No. 0005, and in the latter case, if association No. 0004 exists, association No. 0005 is not necessary.

The expression unit 450 may also differentiate between a specific effect (first specific effect) when the determination unit 440 determines that the second attachment object is attached to the second avatar and that the positional relationship satisfies a predetermined condition, and a specific effect (second specific effect) when the determination unit 440 determines that the second attachment object is attached to the second avatar and that the positional relationship does not satisfy a predetermined condition.

Specifically, the second specific effect will be more spectacular than the first specific effect.

The first specific effect can also be an effect that suggests that the occurrence of the second specific effect is likely.

When the determination unit 440 determines that the positional relationship does not satisfy a predetermined condition, the expression unit 450 further changes the display positions of the first avatar and the second avatar so that the information regarding the positional relationship satisfies the predetermined condition.

In other words, when the first avatar is wearing the second wearable item and the second avatar is wearing the first wearable item, the expression unit 450 switches the display positions of the first avatar and the second avatar.

Alternatively, when the first avatar is wearing the second wearable item and the second avatar is wearing the first wearable item, the expression unit 450 may exchange the wearable items so that the first avatar is wearing the first wearable item and the second avatar is wearing the second wearable item. However, this exchange is only within the video in which the first avatar and the second avatar appear together, and does not involve an exchange of ownership.

The reception unit 420 can further receive instructions regarding the display position of the first avatar and/or the second avatar within the video, transmitted from the broadcast user terminal.

At this time, the avatar display unit 430 can display in the video a second avatar, which is a character object generated based on the movement of the viewing user, in response to the instruction received by the reception unit 420.

In other words, the broadcasting user can specify the display positions of the first avatar, which is the broadcasting user's own avatar, and the second avatar, which is the guest's avatar. A number of such display positions are determined in advance, and the broadcasting user can specify one from among them.

Next, we'll explain some examples of specific effects.

As a specific effect, the expression unit 450 can make an object corresponding to a specific image appear within the video.

A specific image is an image that is composed of a first image portion and a second image portion. Specifically, if the first image portion is an image of curry and the second image portion is an image of rice, the specific image is an image of curry rice.

Alternatively, the expression unit 450 can add dramatic effects to the video as a specific effect.

These effects include visual effects such as halos and confetti, as well as auditory effects such as sound effects.

The one or more computer processors in the present disclosure may further include an attachment reception unit 460 and a change guidance unit 470, as shown in FIG. 19.

The wearing reception unit 460 receives an instruction sent from the broadcast user terminal to wear the first wearing object on the first avatar.

Such instructions can be given from the closet screen, which is accessed by pressing the closet button 37 shown in FIG. 13.

When the wearing reception unit 460 receives an instruction, the change guidance unit 470 displays a screen that prompts the user to change the profile image of the first avatar.

Specifically, when the decision button 33 as shown in FIG. 11 is pressed, a confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 20 can be displayed to ask whether or not to change the profile image.

Such a profile image is the image used to display a thumbnail of the distribution channel 202 as shown in FIG. 5.

The profile picture is a still image of the avatar with the wearable items worn at the time of initial setup or modification applied, so the purpose is to make it the latest when the first wearable object is put on.

According to this configuration, the first avatar wearing the first wearable item is used as a profile image in the thumbnail display of the distribution channel 202, which can increase the motivation of a viewing user who has a second wearable object to have his or her second avatar wear the second wearable object and perform together with the first avatar.

Also, when a request is received from a viewing user to co-star in a video of a first avatar wearing a first wearable item, the viewing user may be asked whether or not to change into a second wearable item, and the screen may transition to a closet screen.

Alternatively, a mark indicating that the first wearable item is being worn may be added to the thumbnail display of the distribution channel 202. With this configuration, it becomes easier for viewers with avatars that are wearing or holding the second wearable item to understand that they are being asked to participate in the video.

Also, a viewing user who has a second wearable item associated with a first wearable item may be configured to be able to send a request to perform together by displaying a list of broadcast users who are wearing the first wearable item and broadcasting, and selecting a broadcast user from the list.

As described above, the reception unit 420 can further receive a request to join the video transmitted from one or more other viewing user terminals.

As shown in FIG. 8, the avatar display unit 430 further displays, in response to the display request received by the reception unit 420, one or more third avatars, which are character objects generated based on the movements of one or more other viewing users, in the video.

At this time, when the first attachment object is attached to the first avatar displayed by the avatar display unit 430, the determination unit 440 determines whether the second avatar and/or the third avatar is attached to a second attachment object associated with the first attachment object.

Then, when the determination unit 440 determines that the second attachment object is attached to the second avatar and/or the third avatar, the expression unit 450 displays a specific effect in the video.

The expression unit 450 may also differentiate between the specific effect (third specific effect) when the determination unit 440 determines that the second attachment object is attached to the second avatar or the third avatar and the specific effect (fourth specific effect) when the determination unit 440 determines that the second attachment object is attached to the second avatar and the third avatar.

Specifically, the fourth special effect will be more spectacular than the third special effect.

The third specific effect can also be an effect that suggests that the occurrence of the fourth specific effect is likely.

In another embodiment of the information processing system of the present disclosure, only viewing users who have a second avatar wearing a second wearable item can send a participation request to a video currently being streamed of a first avatar wearing a first wearable item.

The broadcasting user may also limit the participation requests it receives to viewing users who have a second avatar wearing the second wearable item.

Alternatively, the participation request approval/rejection screen may display information indicating whether the viewing user who sent the participation request has a second avatar wearing a second wearable item.

The above configuration can provide a technical improvement that solves or alleviates at least some of the problems of the conventional technology described above. Specifically, the above configuration can increase viewers' motivation to appear in co-starring videos and stimulate communication between performers and/or between performers and viewers.

For example, if a first avatar appears in a video wearing a first wearable object, a viewing user who has a second wearable object is expected to want to have his or her second avatar wear the second wearable object and perform together with the first avatar. Furthermore, the occurrence of a specific effect can increase the interest of the content of the video and stimulate conversation between the performers and/or between the performers and the viewers, leading to more active communication.

Next, we will explain the information processing method in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The information processing method in the embodiment of the present disclosure is an information processing method in an information processing system 2000 that distributes video including animation of a character object generated based on the movement of a broadcasting user, as shown in FIG. 2. The information processing system 2000 includes a broadcasting user terminal 100, a viewing user terminal 200, and an information processing device 400 (server device 400).

As shown as an example in FIG. 21, the information processing method of the present disclosure causes one or more processors included in the information processing system 2000 to execute a delivery step S11, a reception step S12, an avatar display step S13, a determination step S14, and a representation step S15.

In the distribution step S11, information about a video including an animation of a first avatar, which is a character object of the broadcasting user, is distributed to the viewing user terminal. Such information can be received from the broadcasting user terminal 100. Such distribution step S11 can be executed by the above-mentioned distribution unit 410.

In the reception step S12, a request to join the video transmitted from the viewing user terminal is received. Such reception step S12 can be executed by the reception unit 420 described above.

In the avatar display step S13, in response to the participation request accepted in the acceptance step S12, a second avatar, which is a character object generated based on the movement of the viewing user, is displayed in the video. Such an avatar display step S13 can be executed by the avatar display unit 430 described above.

In the determination step S14, if the first attachment object is attached to the first avatar, it is determined whether the second avatar displayed in the avatar display step S13 is attached to a second attachment object associated with the first attachment object. Such a determination step S14 can be executed by the determination unit 440 described above.

In the expression step S15, if it is determined in the determination step S14 that the second attachment object is attached to the second avatar, a specific effect is displayed in the video. Such an expression step S15 can be executed by the expression unit 450 described above.

The above configuration can provide a technical improvement that solves or alleviates at least some of the problems of the conventional technology described above. Specifically, the above configuration can increase viewers' motivation to appear in co-starring videos and stimulate communication between performers and/or between performers and viewers.

Next, we will explain the computer program in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The computer program in the embodiment of the present disclosure is a computer program executed in an information processing system 2000 that distributes videos including animations of character objects generated based on the movements of a broadcasting user, as shown in FIG. 2. The information processing system 2000 includes a broadcasting user terminal 100, a viewing user terminal 200, and an information processing device 400 (server device 400).

The computer program disclosed herein is characterized in that it causes one or more processors included in an information processing system to realize a distribution function, a reception function, an avatar display function, a determination function, and an expression function.

The distribution function distributes information about a video, including an animation of a second avatar, which is a character object of the distributing user, to the viewing user terminal.

The reception function accepts requests to join a video sent from the viewing user's terminal.

The avatar display function displays a second avatar, which is a character object generated based on the movements of the viewing user, in the video in response to the participation request accepted by the acceptance function.

When a first attachment object is attached to a first avatar, the determination function determines whether a second attachment object associated with the first attachment object is attached to a second avatar displayed in the avatar display step.

The expression function displays a specific effect in the video when the determination function determines that the second avatar is equipped with a second wearable object.

The above functions can be realized by the distribution circuit 1410, reception circuit 1420, avatar display circuit 1430, determination circuit 1440, and expression circuit 1450 shown in FIG. 22. The distribution circuit 1410, reception circuit 1420, avatar display circuit 1430, determination circuit 1440, and expression circuit 1450 are realized by the distribution unit 410, reception unit 420, avatar display unit 430, determination unit 440, and expression unit 450 described above, respectively. Details of each unit are as described above.

The above configuration can provide a technical improvement that solves or alleviates at least some of the problems of the conventional technology described above. Specifically, the above configuration can increase viewers' motivation to appear in co-starring videos and stimulate communication between performers and/or between performers and viewers.

Next, we will explain the broadcast user terminal in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The broadcast user terminal 100 in the present disclosure constitutes an information processing system 2000 that broadcasts video including animation of a character object generated based on the movements of the broadcast user, as shown in FIG. 2. The information processing system 2000 further includes a viewing user terminal 200 and an information processing device 400 (server device 400).

The broadcast user terminal 100 includes a transmitting unit 110, a receiving unit 120, an avatar display unit 130, a determining unit 140, and an expression unit 150, as shown in FIG. 23(a).

The transmitting unit 110 transmits information about a video including an animation of a first avatar, which is a character object of the broadcasting user, to the server device.

The receiving unit 120 receives a request to join a video sent from a viewing user terminal.

The avatar display unit 130 displays a second avatar, which is a character object generated based on the movement of the viewing user, in the video in response to the participation request received by the receiving unit 120. The avatar display unit 130 may have the same functional configuration as the avatar display unit 430 included in the information processing device 400 described above.

When a first attachment object is attached to a first avatar, the determination unit 140 determines whether a second attachment object associated with the first attachment object is attached to a second avatar displayed by the avatar display unit 130. The determination unit 140 may have the same functional configuration as the determination unit 440 included in the information processing device 400 described above.

The expression unit 150 displays a specific effect in the video when the determination unit 140 determines that the second avatar is wearing the second attachment object. The expression unit 150 may have the same functional configuration as the expression unit 450 included in the information processing device 400 described above.

The above configuration can provide a technical improvement that solves or alleviates at least some of the problems of the conventional technology described above. Specifically, the above configuration can increase viewers' motivation to appear in co-starring videos and stimulate communication between performers and/or between performers and viewers.

Next, we will explain the computer program for the broadcast user terminal in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The computer program in this disclosure is a computer program executed on a broadcast user terminal 100 constituting an information processing system that broadcasts videos including animations of character objects generated based on the movements of a broadcast user, as shown in FIG. 2. The information processing system 2000 further includes a viewing user terminal 200 and an information processing device 400 (server device 400).

The computer program then causes one or more computer processors in the broadcast user terminal to realize a transmission function, a reception function, an avatar display function, a determination function, and an expression function.

The transmission function transmits information about a video, including an animation of the first avatar, which is the broadcast user's character object, to the server device.

The receiving function receives a request to join a video sent from a viewing user terminal.

The avatar display function displays a second avatar, which is a character object generated based on the movements of the viewing user, in the video in response to the participation request accepted by the receiving function.

When a first attachment object is attached to a first avatar, the determination function determines whether a second attachment object associated with the first attachment object is attached to a second avatar displayed by the avatar display function.

The expression function displays a specific effect in the video when the determination function determines that the second avatar is equipped with a second wearable object.

The above functions can be realized by the transmission circuit 1110, reception circuit 1120, avatar display circuit 1130, determination circuit 1140, and expression circuit 1150 shown in FIG. 23(b). The transmission circuit 1110, reception circuit 1120, avatar display circuit 1130, determination circuit 1140, and expression circuit 1150 are realized by the transmission unit 110, reception unit 120, avatar display unit 130, determination unit 140, and expression unit 150 described above, respectively. Details of each unit are as described above.

The above configuration can provide a technical improvement that solves or alleviates at least some of the problems of the conventional technology described above. Specifically, the above configuration can increase viewers' motivation to appear in co-starring videos and stimulate communication between performers and/or between performers and viewers.

Next, we will explain the information processing method in the broadcast user terminal in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The information processing method of the present disclosure is an information processing method in a broadcasting user terminal 100 constituting an information processing system that broadcasts videos including animations of character objects generated based on the movements of a broadcasting user, as shown in FIG. 2. The information processing system 2000 further includes a viewing user terminal 200 and an information processing device 400 (server device 400).

As shown as an example in FIG. 24, the information processing method of the present disclosure causes one or more computer processors provided in the broadcast user terminal to execute a sending step S21, a receiving step S22, an avatar display step S23, a determining step S24, and a representation step S25.

In the transmission step S21, information about a video including an animation of the first avatar, which is the character object of the broadcasting user, is transmitted to the server device. Such transmission step S21 can be executed by the transmission unit 110 described above.

In the receiving step S22, a request to join the video transmitted from the viewing user terminal is received. Such receiving step S22 can be executed by the receiving unit 120 described above.

In the avatar display step S23, in response to the participation request accepted in the receiving step S22, a second avatar, which is a character object generated based on the movement of the viewing user, is displayed in the video. Such an avatar display step S23 can be executed by the avatar display unit 130 described above.

In the determination step S24, if the first attachment object is attached to the first avatar, it is determined whether the second avatar displayed in the avatar display step S23 is attached to a second attachment object associated with the first attachment object. Such a determination step S24 can be executed by the determination unit 140 described above.

In the expression step S25, when it is determined in the determination step S24 that the second attachment object is attached to the second avatar, a specific effect is displayed in the video. Such an expression step S25 can be executed by the expression unit 150 described above.

The above configuration can provide a technical improvement that solves or alleviates at least some of the problems of the conventional technology described above. Specifically, the above configuration can increase viewers' motivation to appear in co-starring videos and stimulate communication between performers and/or between performers and viewers.

Next, we will explain the viewing user terminal in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The viewing user terminal 200 in the present disclosure constitutes an information processing system 2000 that distributes video including animation of a character object generated based on the movement of a broadcasting user, as shown in FIG. 2. The information processing system 2000 further includes a broadcasting user terminal 100 and an information processing device 400 (server device 400).

The viewing user terminal 200 includes a receiving unit 210, a display unit 220, and a transmitting unit 230, as shown in FIG. 25(a).

The receiving unit 210 receives information about a video including an animation of a first avatar, which is a character object of the broadcasting user, from the server device.

The display unit 220 displays the video based on the information received by the receiving unit 210.

The transmission unit 230 transmits a request to join the video to the server device.

Then, when the first attachment object is attached to the first avatar, the display unit 220 displays a specific effect in the video when it is determined that a second attachment object associated with the first attachment object is attached to a second avatar, which is a character object generated based on the movement of the viewing user displayed in the video in response to a participation request.

The above configuration can provide a technical improvement that solves or alleviates at least some of the problems of the conventional technology described above. Specifically, the above configuration can increase viewers' motivation to appear in co-starring videos and stimulate communication between performers and/or between performers and viewers.

Next, we will explain the computer program for the viewing user terminal in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The computer program in this disclosure is a computer program executed on a viewing user terminal 200 constituting an information processing system 2000 that distributes videos including animations of character objects generated based on the movements of a broadcasting user, as shown in FIG. 2. The information processing system 2000 further includes a broadcasting user terminal 100 and an information processing device 400 (server device 400).

The computer program then causes one or more computer processors provided in the viewing user terminal 200 to realize a receiving function, a display function, and a transmitting function.

The receiving function receives information about a video including an animation of the first avatar, which is the character object of the broadcasting user, from the server device.

The display function displays video based on the information received by the receiving function.

The sending function sends a request to join the video to the server device.

Then, when the first attachment object is attached to the first avatar, the display function displays a specific effect in the video when it is determined that a second attachment object associated with the first attachment object is attached to a second avatar, which is a character object generated based on the movement of the viewing user displayed in the video in response to a participation request.

The above functions can be realized by the receiving circuit 1210, the display circuit 1220, and the transmitting circuit 1230 shown in FIG. 25(b). The receiving circuit 1210, the display circuit 1220, and the transmitting circuit 1230 are realized by the receiving unit 210, the display unit 220, and the transmitting unit 230 described above, respectively. Details of each unit are as described above.

The above configuration can provide a technical improvement that solves or alleviates at least some of the problems of the conventional technology described above. Specifically, the above configuration can increase viewers' motivation to appear in co-starring videos and stimulate communication between performers and/or between performers and viewers.

Next, we will explain the information processing method in the viewing user terminal in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The information processing method of the present disclosure is an information processing method in a viewing user terminal 200 constituting an information processing system that distributes video including animation of a character object generated based on the movement of a broadcasting user, as shown in FIG. 2. The information processing system 2000 further includes a broadcasting user terminal 100 and an information processing device 400 (server device 400).

As shown in FIG. 26, the information processing method of the present disclosure causes one or more computer processors provided in the viewing user terminal to execute steps S31 to S34.

Step S31 receives information about a video including an animation of a first avatar, which is a character object of the broadcasting user, from the server device. This step S31 can be executed by the receiving unit 210 described above.

Step S32 displays the video based on the information received in step S31. This step S32 can be executed by the display unit 220 described above.

Step S33 transmits a request to join the video to the server device. This step S33 can be executed by the transmission unit 230 described above.

In step S34, when the first attachment object is attached to the first avatar, if it is determined that the second avatar, which is a character object generated based on the movement of the viewing user displayed in the video in response to the participation request, is attached with a second attachment object associated with the first attachment object, is attached. Such step S34 can be executed by the display unit 220 described above.

The above configuration can provide a technical improvement that solves or alleviates at least some of the problems of the conventional technology described above. Specifically, the above configuration can increase viewers' motivation to appear in co-starring videos and stimulate communication between performers and/or between performers and viewers.

In addition, an information processing device such as a computer or a mobile phone can be suitably used to function as the server device or terminal device according to the above-mentioned embodiments. Such an information processing device can be realized by storing a program describing the processing contents for realizing each function of the server device or terminal device according to the embodiments in a memory unit of the information processing device, and reading and executing the program by the CPU of the information processing device.

Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be embodied in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the scope of the invention and its equivalents described in the claims.

The method described in the embodiment can be stored as a program that can be executed by a calculator (computer) on a recording medium such as a magnetic disk (floppy disk, hard disk, etc.), optical disk (CD-ROM, DVD, MO, etc.), semiconductor memory (ROM, RAM, flash memory, etc.), and can also be distributed by transmitting it via a communication medium. The program stored on the medium also includes a setting program that configures the software means (including not only execution programs but also tables and data structures) that the calculator executes. The computer that realizes this device reads the program recorded on the recording medium, and in some cases, configures the software means using the setting program, and executes the above-mentioned processing by controlling the operation of the software means. Note that the recording medium referred to in this specification is not limited to a storage medium for distribution, but also includes a storage medium such as a magnetic disk or semiconductor memory provided inside the computer or in a device connected via a network. The storage unit may function as a main storage device, an auxiliary storage device, or a cache memory, for example.

1000 Information processing system 2000 Information processing system 100 Broadcast user terminal 200 Viewing user terminal 300 Network 400 Information processing device

Claims (14)

An information processing system for distributing a video including an animation of a character object generated based on a movement of a distributor user, comprising:
one or more computer processors;
the one or more computer processors:
a distribution unit that distributes information about a video including an animation of a first avatar, which is a character object of the distribution user, to a viewing user terminal of a viewing user;
A reception unit that receives a request to join the video transmitted from the viewing user terminal;
an avatar display unit that displays, in the video, a second avatar, which is a character object generated based on a movement of the viewing user, in response to the participation request received by the reception unit;
a determination unit that, when a first attachment object is attached to the first avatar, determines whether a second attachment object associated with the first attachment object is attached to the second avatar displayed by the avatar display unit;
and an expression unit that, when the determination unit determines that the second wearable object is worn by the second avatar, displays a specific effect in the video. The one or more computer processors further include:
a wearing receiving unit that receives an instruction to wear the first wearing object on the first avatar, the instruction being transmitted from a broadcast user terminal of the broadcast user;
2. The information processing system according to claim 1, further comprising: a change prompting unit that displays a screen prompting a user to change a profile picture of the first avatar when the wearing receiving unit receives the instruction. the first attachment object is an attachment object corresponding to the first image portion of a specific image that is configured with a first image portion and a second image portion;
3. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein the second attachment object is an attachment object corresponding to the second image portion of the specific image. The information processing system according to claim 3, characterized in that the expression unit causes an object corresponding to the specific image to appear in the video as the specific effect. The information processing system according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the expression unit adds a dramatic effect to the video as the specific effect. information regarding a positional relationship between the first attachment object and the second attachment object is set;
The determination unit further determines whether the positional relationship satisfies a predetermined condition;
The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the expression unit further displays a specific effect within the video when the judgment unit judges that the positional relationship satisfies a predetermined condition. information regarding a positional relationship between the first attachment object and the second attachment object is set;
The determination unit further determines whether the positional relationship satisfies a predetermined condition;
6. The information processing system according to claim 1, wherein, when the determination unit determines that the positional relationship does not satisfy a predetermined condition, the expression unit further changes display positions of the first avatar and the second avatar so that information regarding the positional relationship satisfies a predetermined condition. the reception unit further receives an instruction regarding a display position of the first avatar and/or the second avatar within the video, the instruction being transmitted from a broadcast user terminal of the broadcast user;
The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the avatar display unit displays, in the video, a second avatar, which is a character object generated based on a movement of the viewing user, in response to the instruction received by the reception unit. The reception unit further receives a request to join the video transmitted from one or more other viewing user terminals,
the avatar display unit further displays, in the video, one or more third avatars which are character objects generated based on movements of the one or more other viewing users in response to the participation request accepted by the acceptance unit;
the determination unit, when a first attachment object is attached to the first avatar, determines whether a second attachment object associated with the first attachment object is attached to the second avatar and/or the third avatar displayed by the avatar display unit;
The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the expression unit displays a specific effect in the video when the determination unit determines that the second avatar and/or the third avatar is equipped with the second wearable object. 1. An information processing method in an information processing system that distributes a video including an animation of a character object generated based on a movement of a distributor user, comprising:
The one or more computer processors of the information processing system include
a distribution step of distributing information about a video including an animation of a first avatar, which is a character object of the distribution user, to a viewing user terminal of a viewing user;
a receiving step of receiving a request to join the video transmitted from the viewing user terminal;
an avatar display step of displaying, in the video, a second avatar which is a character object generated based on a movement of the viewing user in response to the participation request received in the receiving step;
a determining step of determining, when a first attachment object is attached to the first avatar, whether a second attachment object associated with the first attachment object is attached to the second avatar displayed in the avatar displaying step;
and if it is determined in the determining step that the second wearable object is worn by the second avatar, executing an expressing step of displaying a specific effect in the video. A computer program for a broadcast user terminal constituting an information processing system for broadcasting a video including an animation of a character object generated based on a broadcast user's movement, comprising:
the information processing system comprises the broadcast user terminal, a viewing user terminal of a viewing user, and a server device;
One or more computer processors provided in the broadcast user terminal,
a transmission function of transmitting information about a video including an animation of a first avatar, which is a character object of the broadcast user, to the server device;
A receiving function for receiving a request to join the video transmitted from the viewing user terminal;
an avatar display function for displaying, in the video, a second avatar, which is a character object generated based on a movement of the viewing user, in response to the participation request received by the receiving function;
a determining function for determining whether a second attachment object associated with the first attachment object is attached to the second avatar displayed by the avatar display function when the first attachment object is attached to the first avatar;
and an expression function of displaying a specific effect in the video when it is determined by the determination function that the second wearable object is worn by the second avatar. 1. An information processing method in a broadcast user terminal constituting an information processing system for broadcasting a video including an animation of a character object generated based on a broadcast user's movement, comprising:
the information processing system comprises the broadcast user terminal, a viewing user terminal of a viewing user, and a server device;
One or more computer processors provided in the broadcast user terminal,
a transmitting step of transmitting information about a video including an animation of a first avatar, which is a character object of the broadcasting user, to the server device;
A receiving step of receiving a request to join the video transmitted from the viewing user terminal;
an avatar display step of displaying, in the video, a second avatar which is a character object generated based on a movement of the viewing user in response to the participation request received in the receiving step;
a determining step of determining, when a first attachment object is attached to the first avatar, whether a second attachment object associated with the first attachment object is attached to the second avatar displayed in the avatar displaying step;
and if it is determined in the determining step that the second wearable object is worn by the second avatar, executing an expressing step of displaying a specific effect in the video. A computer program for a viewing user terminal of a viewing user constituting an information processing system that distributes a video including an animation of a character object generated based on a distributor user's movement, comprising:
The information processing system comprises a broadcast user terminal, the viewing user terminal, and a server device,
One or more computer processors included in the viewing user terminal,
a receiving function for receiving information about a video including an animation of a first avatar, which is a character object of the broadcast user, from the server device;
a display function that displays the video based on the information received by the receiving function;
a determination function for determining whether a second avatar, which is a character object generated based on a movement of the viewing user, is wearing a second wearing object associated with a first wearing object worn by a first avatar, which is a character object generated based on a movement of the distributing user, and which is capable of displaying a specific effect in the video when the second avatar appears in the video wearing the second wearing object;
an authorization function that, when it is determined by the determination function that the second avatar is wearing the second wearable object, authorizes transmission of a request to join the video;
a sending function of sending a request to join the video to the server device. An information processing method in a viewing user terminal of a viewing user constituting an information processing system that distributes a video including an animation of a character object generated based on a movement of a distributor user, comprising:
The information processing system comprises a broadcast user terminal, the viewing user terminal, and a server device,
One or more computer processors included in the viewing user terminal,
a receiving step of receiving information about a video including an animation of a first avatar, which is a character object of the broadcast user, from the server device;
a display step of displaying the moving image based on the information received in the receiving step;
a determining step of determining whether a second avatar, which is a character object generated based on a movement of the viewing user, is equipped with a second attachment object associated with a first attachment object attached to a first avatar, which is a character object generated based on a movement of the broadcasting user, and which is capable of displaying a specific effect in the video when the second avatar appears in the video wearing the second attachment object;
an enabling step of enabling transmission of a request to join the video when it is determined in the determining step that the second wearable object is worn by the second avatar;
and a sending step of sending a request to join the video to the server device.

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