JP2006060284A - Information distribution system, mobile terminal device, and information providing device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information distribution system in which a viewer can efficiently and stably view a desired program in moving environment. <P>SOLUTION: The information distribution system is composed of: a mobile telephone set 1 having a condition setting means 15 of setting conditions for recording a television program in a server device 3, a recorded video storage part 22 which stores images distributed from the server device 3, and a display part 17 which displays recorded video stored in the recorded vide storage part 22; and the server device 3 having a video-recorded program storage part 432 which records a television program under the conditions set by the mobile telephone set 1, a program table database 431 in which a television program table is stored, a distributing means 33 of performing download distribution of video-recorded images stored in the video-recorded program storage part 432, and a video recording viewing history database 421. A user who moves can efficiently and stably view a desired program. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an information distribution system, a portable terminal device, and an information providing device that allow a user to view a recorded image on a television with a portable terminal device such as a cellular phone.

  Recently, with the spread of mobile phones, the expansion of their functions is also remarkable. One of them is a mobile phone that can watch TV.

  Mobile phones that can watch TV can be realized with recent high resolution LCD screens, digitization of TV video signals, higher density of tuner components, etc. You can watch TV anytime, anywhere, whether you are not indoors, walking or in the car.

  A content providing system using a mobile phone capable of viewing such a television is disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example.

The technology disclosed in Patent Literature 1 includes a server device connected to a mobile phone via the Internet, the server device distributes a TV program guide to the mobile phone, and the user refers to the distributed program guide. A desired television program is reserved for recording via the Internet, and when the reservation is made, the server device records the reserved television program, and then the server device stores the recorded television program in the cellular phone in response to a viewing request from the cellular phone. The data is converted into a predetermined data format and distributed by a streaming method.
JP 2003-339041 A

  However, many users who are scheduled to record a TV program on a mobile phone are busy people who do not have much time to watch the TV program. Even if the user can view the video, the technology described in Patent Document 1 distributes the image by the streaming method. Therefore, the image may be distorted in a place where the radio wave reception state is poor such as in a tunnel, an underground shopping center, or outside the service area. It is difficult to listen to the television in the same state as if you were in your home after a ghost.

    Even if a recorded image can be viewed in a stable state without image distortion, people who do not have time often do not need to view all of the recorded programs.

  Furthermore, people who do not have time reserve a TV program of a desired genre such as news or sports for the time being, and then rely on their own feelings to fast-forward or rewind only the necessary part of each program in the idle time. In some cases, it may be found and viewed, but in many cases it is not possible to view an appropriate part in order to rely on the feeling of the person, and on the contrary, it may take time.

    However, in the distribution system described in Patent Document 1, even when a stable image can be distributed by searching for an underground mall or a place that is not in a tunnel, there still remains a problem in recording and viewing all of the above. Remains.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and it is possible to view a stable normal image similar to that in a home even in a place where a radio wave reception state is bad such as in a tunnel, an underground shopping center, or outside the service area. An object is to provide an information distribution system, a portable terminal device, and an information providing device.

  In addition, the present invention provides an information distribution system, a portable terminal device, and an information providing device capable of picking up and viewing only necessary portions without viewing all recorded programs at once. Objective.

  The information distribution system of the present invention includes an information providing device and a portable terminal device that receives information distributed from the information providing device, and the portable terminal device sets conditions for storing the information in the information providing device Condition setting means for transmitting, transmitting means for transmitting the set condition to the information providing apparatus, first receiving means for receiving the information distributed from the information providing apparatus, and storing the distributed information First information storage means and output means for outputting the stored information, wherein the information providing device receives the set condition transmitted from the portable terminal device. And a second storage unit that stores the information under the set conditions, and a distribution unit that downloads and distributes the information stored in the second storage unit to the portable terminal device. To have.

  With this configuration, it is possible to deliver a stable and normal image similar to that in the home, avoiding environments with poor radio wave reception conditions such as in tunnels, underground malls, and outside the service area.

  In the information distribution system of the present invention, the condition setting unit includes a recording condition setting unit for setting a recording condition for television information, and the second storage unit is a condition set by the recording condition setting unit. And a recording means for recording the television information based on the information.

  With this configuration, it is possible to record a stable normal television image similar to that in the home, avoiding an environment with poor radio wave reception conditions such as in a tunnel, an underground mall, or outside the service area.

  In the information distribution system of the present invention, the recording unit includes a feature extraction unit that extracts a feature of the television information.

With this configuration, it is possible to pick up and view only necessary portions without viewing all of the recorded programs at one time. Further, in the information distribution system of the present invention, the television information includes the television information. Feature information indicating features is provided, and the recording means includes a feature information storage means for storing the feature information.

  With this configuration, only a necessary part of a recorded program can be picked up and viewed by the feature information indicating the feature of the image of the television information.

  In the information distribution system of the present invention, the second storage unit stores information transmitted from another information providing device different from the information providing device under the conditions set by the condition setting unit. I have.

  With this configuration, various types of information provided from an information source different from the television broadcast can be stored under desired setting conditions.

  In the information distribution system of the present invention, the second storage unit includes a feature extraction unit that extracts a feature of the information.

  With this configuration, various types of information provided from an information source different from the television broadcast can be stored under desired setting conditions.

  In the information distribution system of the present invention, the information transmitted from the other information providing device is image information having feature information indicating a feature of the image, and the second storage unit stores the feature information. The characteristic information storage means is provided.

  With this configuration, image information of various information provided from an information source different from the television broadcast can be stored under desired setting conditions using the feature information of each image information.

  Moreover, the information delivery system of this invention is equipped with the structure in which the said information provision apparatus has a log | history information storage means which memorize | stores the log | history of the usage condition of the said portable terminal device.

  With this configuration, it is possible to provide setting conditions for accumulation according to the user's preference and interest.

  In the information distribution system of the present invention, the information providing device includes a search unit that searches for the information required by the user based on the history information stored in the history information storage unit. .

  With this configuration, the stored information can be efficiently provided to the user in accordance with the user's preference and interest.

  The information distribution system of the present invention further includes an information providing device and a portable terminal device that receives image information distributed from the information providing device, and the portable terminal device stores the image information in the information providing device. A condition setting means for setting a condition to be transmitted, a transmission means for transmitting the set condition to the information providing apparatus, a first receiving means for receiving the image information distributed from the information providing apparatus, and the distribution A first storage unit that stores the stored image information; and an output unit that outputs the stored image information, wherein the information providing device is configured to determine the set condition transmitted from the mobile terminal device. Second receiving means for receiving, second storing means for storing the image information under the set conditions, and feature extracting means for extracting features of the image information stored in the second storing means; And a structure and a distribution unit for distributing the characteristics of the image extracted by the feature extracting means to said mobile terminal device.

  With this configuration, it is possible to deliver only the characteristic part of the image in a stable and normal state as in the home, avoiding an environment where the radio wave reception state is bad, such as in a tunnel, an underground city, or outside the service area.

  Still further, the portable terminal device of the present invention includes a condition setting means for setting a condition for storing the information for an information providing apparatus for storing information and distributing the information, and the set condition for the information providing apparatus. Transmitting means for transmitting to, receiving means for receiving the information downloaded and distributed from the information providing device, storage means for storing the distributed information, and output means for outputting the stored information It has a configuration.

  With this configuration, it is possible to avoid the environment where the radio wave reception state is bad such as in a tunnel, an underground city, or outside the area, and receive a stable and normal image distribution similar to that in the home.

Still further, the portable terminal device of the present invention comprises a condition setting means for setting a condition for storing the image information for an information providing apparatus that stores image information, extracts features of the image information, and distributes the information, and the setting Transmitting means for transmitting the conditions to the information providing apparatus; receiving means for receiving the characteristics of the image information distributed from the information providing apparatus; storage means for storing the characteristics of the distributed image information; Output means for outputting the characteristics of the stored image information.

  With this configuration, it is possible to receive only the characteristic part of the image in a stable and normal state similar to that in the home, avoiding environments with poor radio wave reception conditions such as in tunnels, underground malls, or outside the service area.

  Still further, the portable terminal device of the present invention includes a condition setting means for setting a condition for storing the information for an information providing apparatus for storing information and distributing the information, and the set condition for the information providing apparatus. Transmitting means for transmitting to, receiving means for receiving the information distributed from the information providing device, storage means for storing the distributed information, and feature extracting means for extracting the characteristics of the stored information And an output means for outputting the feature of the information extracted by the feature extraction means.

  With this configuration, it is possible to confirm the characteristic part of the image in a stable and normal state similar to that in the home, avoiding an environment where the radio wave reception state is bad, such as in a tunnel, an underground mall, or outside the service area.

  Furthermore, the information providing apparatus of the present invention includes a receiving unit that receives information storage conditions from a mobile terminal device, a storage unit that stores the information under the received conditions, and the information stored in the storage unit. A distribution unit configured to download and distribute to the mobile terminal device.

  With this configuration, it is possible to avoid the environment where the radio wave reception state is bad, such as in a tunnel, an underground mall, or outside the service area, and to deliver a stable and normal image similar to that in the home.

  Furthermore, the information providing apparatus of the present invention includes a receiving unit that receives a storage condition of image information from a portable terminal device, a storage unit that stores the image information under the received condition, and the storage unit that stores the image information. The image processing apparatus includes a feature extraction unit that extracts a feature of image information, and a distribution unit that distributes the feature of the image information extracted by the feature extraction unit to the mobile terminal device.

  With this configuration, it is possible to distribute only the characteristic part of the image in a stable and normal state as in the home, avoiding an environment where the radio wave reception state is bad such as in a tunnel, an underground city, or outside the area.

  The information distribution system of the present invention includes an information providing device and a portable terminal device that receives information distributed from the information providing device, and the portable terminal device sets conditions for storing the information in the information providing device Condition setting means for transmitting, transmitting means for transmitting the set condition to the information providing apparatus, first receiving means for receiving the information distributed from the information providing apparatus, and storing the distributed information First information storage means and output means for outputting the stored information, wherein the information providing device receives the set condition transmitted from the portable terminal device. And a second storage unit that stores the information under the set conditions, and a distribution unit that downloads and distributes the information stored in the second storage unit to the portable terminal device. Since it is, it is possible to avoid the adverse environmental radio wave reception conditions, such as tunnels or underground shopping area or out of range, and delivers the same stable and normal images and the home.

The information distribution system of the present invention further includes an information providing device and a portable terminal device that receives image information distributed from the information providing device, and the portable terminal device stores the image information in the information providing device. A condition setting means for setting a condition to be transmitted, a transmission means for transmitting the set condition to the information providing apparatus, a first receiving means for receiving the image information distributed from the information providing apparatus, and the distribution A first storage unit that stores the stored image information; and an output unit that outputs the stored image information, wherein the information providing device is configured to determine the set condition transmitted from the mobile terminal device. Second receiving means for receiving, second storing means for storing the image information under the set conditions, and feature extracting means for extracting features of the image information stored in the second storing means; And a distribution unit that distributes the feature of the image extracted by the feature extraction unit to the mobile terminal device, so avoid an environment with poor radio wave reception such as in a tunnel, an underground shopping center, or outside the service area. Only the characteristic part of the image can be distributed in a stable and normal state as in the home.

  Still further, the portable terminal device of the present invention includes a condition setting means for setting a condition for storing the information for an information providing apparatus for storing information and distributing the information, and the set condition for the information providing apparatus. Transmitting means for transmitting to, receiving means for receiving the information downloaded and distributed from the information providing device, storage means for storing the distributed information, and output means for outputting the stored information Since the configuration is provided, it is possible to avoid the environment where the radio wave reception condition is bad such as in a tunnel, an underground city, or outside the service area, and receive a stable and normal image distribution similar to that in the home.

  Still further, the portable terminal device of the present invention comprises a condition setting means for setting a condition for storing the image information for an information providing apparatus that stores image information, extracts features of the image information, and distributes the information, and the setting Transmitting means for transmitting the conditions to the information providing apparatus; receiving means for receiving the characteristics of the image information distributed from the information providing apparatus; storage means for storing the characteristics of the distributed image information; Since it has a configuration having an output means for outputting the characteristics of the stored image information, it is possible to avoid the environment where the radio wave reception state is bad such as in a tunnel, an underground city, or out of the service area, and the stable normal as in the home. In this state, it is possible to receive only the characteristic part of the image.

  Still further, the portable terminal device of the present invention includes a condition setting means for setting a condition for storing the information for an information providing apparatus for storing information and distributing the information, and the set condition for the information providing apparatus. Transmitting means for transmitting to, receiving means for receiving the information distributed from the information providing device, storage means for storing the distributed information, and feature extracting means for extracting the characteristics of the stored information And an output means for outputting the feature of the information extracted by the feature extraction means, avoiding an environment with poor radio wave reception conditions such as in a tunnel, an underground city, or out of service area. The characteristic part of the image can be confirmed in the same stable and normal state.

  Still further, the information providing apparatus of the present invention includes a receiving unit that receives information storage conditions from a mobile terminal device, a storage unit that stores the information under the received conditions, and the information stored in the storage unit. Since it has a configuration having a distribution means for downloading and distributing to the portable terminal device, avoiding an environment with poor radio wave reception conditions such as in a tunnel, an underground shopping center, or outside the service area, the stable normal image similar to that in the home can be obtained. Distribution can be performed.

  Still further, the information providing apparatus of the present invention includes a receiving unit that receives a storage condition of image information from a portable terminal device, a storage unit that stores the image information under the received condition, and the storage unit that stores the image information. Since it has a configuration comprising a feature extraction means for extracting features of image information, and a delivery means for distributing the features of the image information extracted by the feature extraction means to the mobile terminal device, Alternatively, it is possible to deliver only the characteristic portion of the image in a stable and normal state similar to that in the home, avoiding an environment where the radio wave reception state is bad such as out of service area.

  Hereinafter, an information distribution system, a portable terminal device, and an information providing device of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

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FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an information distribution system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an information distribution system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a mobile phone 1 as a mobile terminal device used by a user, and mobile communication such as the Internet whose operation is managed by a communication company 5. The server apparatus 3 as an information providing apparatus connected to the mobile phone 1 via the network 2 for broadcasting, and a broadcast program supplier 4 that broadcasts a television program received by the server apparatus 3. The broadcast program supplier 4 includes a broadcaster 6 that broadcasts a TV program, a program producer 7 that produces a TV program, and a sponsor supplier 8 that bears the cost of creating the TV program. In many cases, an advertising agency 9 that intervenes between the broadcasting company 6 and the sponsor company 8 is interposed.

  The server device 3 is not only supplied with a TV program from the broadcaster 6, but also a company having a single type of information specialized in music and images, such as a record company or a movie company. Music information and image information may be supplied from a related CH (Contents Holder) 10.

  Furthermore, the server apparatus 3 may be supplied with information from an associated CP (Contents Provider) 11 that collects and supplies various types of information such as an Internet provider.

  That is, the related CH 10 provides a certain kind of music information and movie information, such as jazz and classic, or a musical movie or suspense movie, to the server device 3, and the related CP is, for example, from many related CHs 10. Collect genre music and supply comprehensive genre music, collect various genres and past broadcasts from various types of related CH10 and broadcasters 6, and display videos of various genres It is supplied to the server device 3.

  In addition, the CH 10 provides the server apparatus 3 with all kinds of information such as “text” and “value” of the coupon, not limited to the movie information and music information.

  FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing details of the mobile phone 1 of the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 2, the mobile phone 1 transmits a voice emitted from the microphone 12 that accepts the voice of the telephone and the microphone 12 to another telephone via the antenna 13, and also transmits a voice signal transmitted from the other telephone to the antenna 13. A transmitter / receiver 15 that receives and converts the voice to the speaker 14, an input unit 16 that inputs and confirms each function of the telephone number and the cellular phone, a function selection screen, a telephone number, and mail contents And the like, a storage unit 18 for storing a telephone number and mail content, a device ID number of the mobile phone 1, recorded video information, and the like, and a control unit 19 for controlling these units.

Further, as will be described later, the display unit 17 displays a screen that can be used to operate playback of a video that is reserved and recorded for a television program, and allows the user to view a recorded television program or a television program that is currently being broadcast. The input unit 16 can instruct selection of recording or reproduction by a key operation from a recording selection screen or a reproduction selection screen which is a function selection screen displayed on the display unit 17.

  In addition, the storage unit 18 includes a general information storage unit 20 that stores a telephone number and mail contents, or a recognition number and a device ID number of the mobile phone 1, and a use start date and time and a use end date and time of the mobile phone 1, or a telephone, mail , Log information storage unit 21 for storing log information such as usage of the mobile phone 1 such as TV reception, recording, reproduction, etc., recorded video storage unit 22 for temporarily storing recorded image information, and information related to TV reservation recording Is stored in the television reservation information storage unit 23.

  FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the input unit 16 and the display unit 17 of the mobile phone 1 according to the present embodiment. The input unit 16 and the display unit 17 are rotatably coupled by a hinge unit 31.

  In FIG. 3, the input unit 16 is provided with a microphone 12, a numeric keypad 32 for inputting alphanumeric characters, characters, etc., a function key unit 33 for selecting various functions, a cursor of the display unit 17, and the like. Are provided with a shift key section 34 for moving the key up, down, left and right, a determination key 35 for determining various functions, a call key 36 of the mobile phone 1, and an end key 37.

  The display unit 17 is provided with a speaker 14 and a display panel including a liquid crystal panel. The display panel displays a main display unit 38 for displaying images and recording functions and a function for returning the screen by one. Various common functions such as “return” to be performed, “decision” to display a function for determining information selected on the screen, and “function” to activate other functions are displayed. A sub-display unit 39 selected by the key 35 is provided.

  Further, the main display unit 38 includes an image display unit 381 for displaying a television image or a recorded image, a function relating to recording, for example, “reservation / recording” for displaying a function selection screen for reserving recording, and a function selection screen for viewing. “View” to be displayed is displayed, and a function display unit 382 for selecting the corresponding function by selecting the portion with the shift key unit 34 and determining with the determination key 35 is configured. Note that when the image display unit 381 is to be maximized, the function display unit 382 can be omitted.

  FIG. 4 is a detailed block diagram showing the server device 3 of the present embodiment.

  In FIG. 4, the server device 3 includes an authentication means 41 for performing user authentication and user authentication registration, a personal database 42 for storing various user data such as reserved program data and viewing history, and general programs such as program guides and videos. A shared database 43 for accumulating data, a distribution unit 44 for processing related to distribution of recorded video, a program processing unit 45 for summarizing the recorded video or searching for and introducing related programs, and a user's favorite program The recommended program creation means 46 to be introduced and the television 47 or the TV program guide are received via the antenna 47 or information is received from other information providing devices, and the video signal to be recorded is stored in the shared database 43. Transmission / reception means 48 for transmitting / receiving data to / from the mobile phone 1, audience rating management means 49 for managing the audience rating of TV programs, etc. And a control unit 50 for controlling the intervention to each component between components and the like cellular telephone 1.

  The authentication unit 41 further issues a user registration program 411 that issues a device ID and password to the mobile phone 1 and opens a personal database 42, and the mobile phone 1 that accesses the server device 3 and the mobile phone 1. A user authentication program 412 for judging a member from a unique device ID and performing authentication when accessed from a highly confidential memory or the like.

The personal database 42 relates to the user's viewing such as the use start date / time and use end date / time of the mobile phone 1, the purpose of use of the mobile phone 1 such as telephone, e-mail, TV reception, recording and playback, and the user's interest in the program. Judgment from the recorded viewing history database 421 storing data and the like, categories and keywords registered by the user's own intention (performers, program names, movie genres, sports types, etc.), user's interest in programs, and the like A preference database 422 relating to user preferences and the like, a reserved program database 423 such as a list of programs to be recorded by a user selected from arbitrary input or recommended programs, and a program guide and preference database 422 for each user. And an individual program guide 424 automatically created individually.

  The shared database 43 stores the program guide database 431 that stores electronic program guide data and stores and manages various tag information related to each program, and records the reserved programs of all users, and distributes them as necessary. And a recorded program storage unit 432 that stores tag information included in each image of each program.

  The distribution means 44 includes a streaming distribution program 441 for performing stream distribution at an image quality and a transfer rate according to a request from a business operator or a user, and download distribution for performing movement and download distribution of a recorded video corresponding to a copy-protected program. Program 442, an automatic distribution program 443 that automatically distributes a recorded program according to the setting of a business operator or a user, and grasps the distribution status such as whether the terminal is distributed well at the time of distribution or distribution is interrupted, And a terminal status monitoring program 444 that completes the distribution without any problem according to the state.

  The program processing means 45 automatically extracts feature quantities relating to the image, sound, tag information, etc. of the program from the recorded program and automatically creates a summary of the program, and a program similar to the program being viewed or recorded. And a similar program extracting program 452 that can automatically extract the recorded program from its own recorded program and subsequently view the similar program.

  The recommended program creation means 46 compares the preference database 422 and the program guide database 431, recommends a program with a high possibility of recording for each user, and recommends a recommended recording that allows the user to select a necessary program from the recommended programs. The program 461, the preference database 422, the program guide database 431, and the reserved program database 423 are compared, and if there is a program that is likely to be overlooked by the user, the mobile phone 1 is notified by mail delivery or automatic browser activation. A viewing notice program 462.

  The transmission / reception means 48 includes a television signal reception means 481 provided with devices necessary for receiving a television signal such as a so-called tuner (a plurality of tuners as necessary) connected to the antenna 47, and the related CH10 and the related CP11. Partner content receiving means 483 for receiving information from other information providing apparatuses via the network 482, and portable terminal transmitting / receiving means 485 for transmitting / receiving image information and signals to / from the mobile phone 1 via the network 484. Have.

  The audience rating management means 49 periodically collects and aggregates viewing logs of broadcast programs and recorded programs acquired by the cellular phone 1 from authorized users, and attributes of viewing, viewing times and viewing locations of recorded programs The audience rating totaling / management server 491 is analyzed.

  Regarding the operation of the information distribution system of the present embodiment configured as above, first, a normal recording operation will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 and FIGS.

First, when the mobile phone 1 views a TV image or performs recording, a screen as shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the display unit 17, and the recording / reservation key 3821 is set to the shift key unit 3.
4, the device ID of the mobile phone 1 is sent to the server device 3 by the control of the control unit 19, and the user authentication program 412 of the server device 3 automatically authenticates the mobile phone 1. The access from the mobile phone 1 to the server device 3 is started (S501).

  When the access is started, a recording selection screen 600 shown in FIG. 6 appears on the main display unit 38 of the display unit 17, and a recording reservation method is selected using the shift key unit 34 (S502).

  The recording selection screen 600 includes operation keys 601 to 605. The operation key 601 is a key for immediately starting recording reservation by pressing this key without inputting the recording start time, and the operation key 602 is an EPG. The operation key 603 is a key for making a recording reservation using a G code, the operation key 604 is a key for making a recording reservation by inputting the recording start and end times from the input unit 16, and the operation key 605 is an operation key 605. The server device 3 shows a key for recommending a recording reservation program according to the user's preference.

  First, it is determined whether or not an operation key 601 having a different procedure has been selected (S508). When the operation key 601 is not selected and a recording reservation is set using the operation key 604 (N in S508), S502 is performed. After selecting the operation key 604, a screen for selecting “start date / time”, “end date / time”, “channel”, “recording mode”, etc. appears on the main display screen 38, and the numeric keypad 32 is used. Each input is set (S503), and the enter key 35 is pressed to complete the recording reservation setting (S504).

  When the recording reservation setting is completed, a program information confirmation screen for confirming the program reserved for recording appears on the main display screen 38, and if necessary, the “return” key is selected with the function key section 33 and corrected on the input screen such as date and time. Finally, the recorded program is confirmed and the program is determined (S505).

  The determined recording condition is stored in the reserved program database 423 under the control of the control means 50 of the server device 3 via the transmission / reception unit 15 and the antenna 13 by pressing the determination key 35.

  Thereafter, when the set recording time is reached, the television program received by the television signal receiving means 48 of the server device 3 is recorded and stored in the recorded program storage unit 432 (S506).

  Next, when recording is set using the EPG using an operation key 602 that is different from the operation key 601, the operation key 604 is selected in S502, and then the predetermined date of the day is selected from the program guide database 431 of the server device 3. Is displayed on the main display screen 38, and the recording time is automatically set by selecting the program desired to be recorded by operating the shift key unit 34 up / down / left / right (S503). The reservation setting is completed (S504).

  Finally, the scheduled recording program is confirmed to determine the program (S505), and the recording condition is stored in the reserved program database 423.

  Thereafter, when the set recording time is reached, the television program received by the television signal receiving means 48 of the server device 3 is recorded and stored in the recorded program storage unit 432 (S506).

  When the recording reservation is set using the G code using the operation key 603, after the operation key 603 is selected in S502, the G code input screen appears on the main display screen 38, and the program for which recording reservation is desired is displayed. The recording reservation time is automatically set by inputting the G code with the numeric keypad 32 or the like (S503), and the enter key 35 is pressed to complete the recording reservation setting (S504).

  Thereafter, the recording reservation program is finally confirmed to determine the program (S505).

Thereafter, when the predetermined recording time comes, the television program received by the television signal receiving means 48 of the server device 3 is recorded and stored in the recorded program storage unit 432 (S506).
When recording is set using the operation key 601 (Y in S508), when the operation key 601 is selected in S502, as shown in FIG. 7, the image storage location selection screen unit 701, for example, the server apparatus 3 is selected. A screen for selecting whether to record externally or internally on the mobile phone 1 appears. Select a recording location with the shift key unit 34, and select a recording mode such as whether to record at standard quality or low quality. By selecting the recording mode on the screen unit 702 and inputting the recording end time in the recording end time setting unit 703, for example, “End after XX minutes” (S507). In this case, unlike the other cases, The recording confirmation screen does not appear, and the server apparatus 3 immediately starts recording (S506).

  When recording is performed in various ways as described above, each log information (recording channel, recording setting time, recording start time, recording end time, image storage location, etc.) is stored in the log information storage unit 21 of the mobile phone 1. On the other hand, these pieces of information are sequentially stored in the recording / viewing history database 421 of the server device 3 at every recording or periodically.

  The accumulated data is aggregated and analyzed under the control of the control unit 50, and the user's favorite program and recording preference direction is grasped and accumulated in the preference database 422. Therefore, if the analysis result is presented to the user using the recommended recording program 461 as necessary, the user does not need to set recording of a favorite program every day or every time.

  FIG. 8 is an example of a log table stored in the log information storage unit 21 of the mobile phone 1 or the recording / viewing history database 421 of the server device 3. For each user, a user ID, recording setting date, recording channel, recording Various information such as start time, recording end time, storage location, recording mode, recorded program title, distribution method, recorded program genre, recorded program tag information, and the like are stored.

  Using the recommended recording program 461, the operation key 605 uses the recommended recording program 461 to obtain a favorite program of each user and a program that matches the preference obtained by collecting and analyzing the log information accumulated in the recorded viewing history database 421. First, by presenting it to the user, the user is allowed to select a program from the presented content and make a recording reservation setting. For example, a program having 70% or more of the total number of recordings is always presented as a recording recommended program.

  When the operation key 605 is pressed in S502, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the user whose ID number is XX on the main display unit 38, for example, starts a channel A news program every day from 9:00 pm From 10:00, the B channel weather forecast is recommended, and every Friday at 7pm, the C channel drama M is recommended. It should be noted that a golf program can be displayed on Saturdays or Sundays, and when there is a baseball team game, it can be displayed with priority. The user selects a desired program from the recommended channels using the shift key section 34 (S503), and completes the recording setting using the enter key 35 (S504).

  When the recording reservation setting is completed, a program information confirmation screen for confirming the program reserved for recording appears. If necessary, select the "Return" key with the function key and correct it on the date and time input screen, and finally confirm the recording reservation program Then, the program is determined (S505).

  Thereafter, when the predetermined recording time comes, the television program received by the television receiver 48 of the server device 3 is recorded and saved in the recorded program storage unit 432 (S506).

  The recording setting has been described above. Next, a method for viewing a program recorded as described above will be described.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation when viewing a recorded program.

  First, as in the case of recording, when the viewing key 3822 of the function display unit 382 shown in FIG. 3 is selected, the server device 3 automatically authenticates and displays the device ID number of the mobile phone 1 by the user authentication program 412. A viewing program selection screen for displaying a list of recorded programs appears in the section 17 (S1001).

  As shown in FIG. 11, the viewing program selection screen 111 has a program name 112, a recording date 113, a recording channel 114, a storage location 115, and a still image 116 indicating the program for four to five programs. Simultaneously displayed on the main display unit 38 of the display unit 17.

  At this time, if the “function” key is selected on the sub-display unit 39 and the collective setting described later is not performed (N in S1011), the program desired to be viewed from the programs displayed in FIG. When selected with the highlight key and selected with the enter key 35 (S1002), the selected program column 121 is slightly enlarged as shown in FIG. 12, and the recording time, data capacity, playback time, etc. are displayed. .

  The recording time column 122 displays the start time and the end time, the data capacity column 123 displays the unit of MB or time, and the playback time column 124 displays the time required for playback.

  Next, when the enter key 35 is pressed while the enlarged program column 121 is selected, a screen for selecting a place where the program that the user wants to watch is downloaded and distributed appears. That is, whether the external memory of the mobile phone 1, the internal memory of the mobile phone 1, or the external memory of another device such as a personal computer or a television is selected.

  At this time, if the data is not downloaded directly to the external memory of another device such as a personal computer (N in S1012), the viewing method is then selected (S1003).

  In other words, the entire screen is displayed on the main display section 38, only the summary portion of the program is reproduced, viewed by downloading or viewed by streaming, or which network (PHS or wireless LAN) is viewed via the network. ), Etc., and the method and conditions related to viewing. After the viewing method is selected, a viewing method confirmation screen appears. If correction is necessary, the function key unit 33 of the input unit 16 is used to select the “return” key of the sub-operation unit 39 of the display unit 17. Then, select the viewing method again on the viewing program selection screen.

  When selection of any viewing method is completed by pressing the enter key 35 (S1004), downloading to the set storage location is started (S1005), and direct viewing is also possible if desired.

  While recording an image during download, the display section will indicate that the image is being downloaded, the location being delivered, the remaining delivery time, the delivery speed, etc., and when the download is complete, a completion screen appears and the download ends. (S1006).

When the image is saved in the mobile phone 1 by downloading, the terminal status monitoring program 444 of the server device 3 always monitors whether the mobile phone 1 and the server device 3 are normally connected or disconnected. If a disconnection or the like occurs, the connection is once disconnected, and the server device 3 downloads again from the disconnected position after the connection returns to normal. Therefore, the image recorded according to the present embodiment is a stable image more accurately and consistently even when downloaded in an underground shopping center or tunnel, and an image similar to that viewed at home can be obtained.

  Even if the terminal status monitoring program 444 is not provided, the automatic delivery program 443 can be set to deliver at night, for example, or even if a delivery instruction is given at an appropriate time according to an instruction from the user, it is stable. Needless to say, an image can be obtained.

  In S1012, when the external memory of another device such as a memory card attached to a television receiver or a personal computer is selected, the viewer of the mobile phone device 1 first selects this external memory when the external memory is selected. An authentication program capable of accessing the server device 3 from an external device such as a television receiver or a personal computer to obtain authentication is written in the external memory (S1007).

  After that, the external memory in which the above program is downloaded is attached to another device such as a personal computer connected to the Internet, and this program is started to directly make a reservation from the server device 3 to a memory card attached to the personal computer, for example. The program is downloaded (S1005).

  The recorded program downloaded to the memory card can be viewed on a personal computer, or can be viewed on a display unit of a mobile phone by being attached to the mobile phone.

  Next, if the recorded program is not saved immediately after downloading but saved somewhere, and the necessary time is found and it is desired to watch it later (Y in S1011), the server apparatus 3 side And select when there is room in the communication medium. Therefore, when the viewing program selection screen 111 of FIG. 11 is displayed in S1001, the function key section 33 of the input section 16 selects the “function” key of the sub display section 39 to display the communication medium selection screen. A communication medium is selected (S1008).

  As described above, when selecting the setting for viewing all at once, a screen for selecting a method for automatically downloading as follows appears.

  For example, if you select one or more communication media you want to use, such as wireless LAN, power line, HSDPA (High Speed Packet DownLink Access), you can select the communication speed of the selected communication media such as transfer speed, transfer time, line status, and line usage fee. The status is displayed (S1009).

  The user confirms this display and completes selection of the communication method (S1010). Thereafter, download starts at a predetermined time by a predetermined method (S1005).

  In this example, a description has been given of downloading many program reservations at once. However, only specific programs may be downloaded. For example, if you always want to watch yesterday's news the next morning, download only certain news programs while you sleep, and others download them all at once before holidays or individually as needed. It is also possible to do.

  When downloading all at once, depending on the program, it is possible to download only the summary portion.

Further, the download distribution of the server device 3 is set such that the download timing is set, for example, at a time of late night or early morning when the communication traffic is low, or is distributed to a plurality of users after the program ends in consideration of server load and user needs. By setting the program 442, distribution can be performed under the control of the server device 3, that is, the operator, depending on the situation.

  By the way, since a mobile phone has a small screen unlike a TV, a channel is selected from the EPG by the main operation unit 38 of the display panel, or a program to be viewed is searched from many programs recorded in the past in time series. It is difficult to do.

  However, in the present invention, since the recording information is stored as a history in the recording / viewing history database 421 of the server device 3, a program according to the user's intention can be efficiently presented.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of a recorded program table for a specific user created based on the data of the recorded viewing history database 421. In the figure, the horizontal axis indicates a genre suitable for hobbies and viewing history, for example, in descending order of viewing frequency. The vertical axis shows the programs that match the hobbies and viewing history in the descending order of viewing frequency.

  In the present embodiment shown in FIG. 13, this user has the largest drama viewing history by genre, and then the hobbies and preferences decrease in the order of news and sports. Regarding genres of dramas, the program name “XXX” is the most frequent, and the number of times of viewing is reduced in the order of “XXX” and “XX”. For genre news, the numbers decrease in the order of “ΔΔ ○” and “ΔΔΔ”, and for the genre sports, the numbers decrease in the order of “xxx ○”, “xxx Δ”, and “xxx”.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a procedure for creating a recorded program guide for a specific user as shown in FIG.

  First, the device ID of the mobile phone 1 is sent to the server device 3 by selecting the viewing key 3822 of the display unit 17 of the mobile phone 1 shown in FIG. 3 is automatically authenticated by the authentication program 412 of No. 3, and access from the mobile phone 1 to the server device 3 is started (S1401).

  When the access is started, a viewing program selection screen for displaying a list of recorded programs shown in FIG. 11 is displayed on the main display unit 38 of the display unit 17 (S1402).

  Next, the “function” key of the sub display section 39 of the display section 17 is selected by the shift key section 34 and determined by the enter key 35, whereby the viewing program list is displayed on the main display section 38 (S1403).

  This viewing program table list is provided to the user as a program table for a specific user based on the database in the personal database 42 of the server device 3. For example, the “recommended recording program table” or “recommended program” is provided. Table "and the like.

  The “recommended recorded program guide” selects a program that the user wants to view when the user views the recorded program based on the database in the personal database 42 under the control of the recommended recorded program guide program 463 of the server device 3. It is presented as an easy program guide.

In addition, the “recommended program guide” is similarly used to support recording of a specific user based on the database in the personal database 42 under the control of the recommended program guide program 464 of the server device 3. The combined program guide is presented in a form that facilitates program selection.

  Next, when “recommended recording program guide” is selected from the viewing program list (S1404), the recorded viewing history database 421 and the preference database 422 in the personal database 42 are controlled under the control of the recommended recording program guide program 463 of the server device 3. With reference to it, a genre and a program with high palatability are extracted (S1405).

  For example, the number of genre information and tag information attached to each recorded program is counted and extracted in descending order, while recorded program names are extracted in descending order.

  Next, genres and programs having a high preference, for example, a high number of recordings, are displayed with priority. At that time, the same program is collectively displayed using the tag information (S1406). That is, the program guide shown in FIG. 13 can be viewed while scrolling.

  Next, the program to be recorded is selected with the shift key section 34 while looking at the program table and determined with the decision key 35 (S1407), and the download of the recorded program is started (S1408).

  By the way, when “recommended program guide” is selected in S1403, the program guide shown in FIG. 15, for example, according to the preference is proposed to the specific user by the same procedure as described above.

  In the case of FIG. 13, since the recording result is displayed, for example, even if the drama “XXX” has the highest orientation and the highest number of times of recording, the past is all for one week or one month. In the case of FIG. 15, since it is a program table of programs to be broadcast in the future, one week or one month is displayed as it is.

  By managing each user's recorded program in this way, for example, a program can be efficiently searched on a limited screen such as a mobile phone. That is, for example, when searching for a recorded program for one week, the number of the program may be, for example, 100 titles and 200 hours. The choice is very inefficient. Therefore, in such a case, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to sequentially select a program to be viewed from an arrangement of genres and programs that suits one's taste taking into account one's hobbies and preferences. This is much more efficient than searching for and selecting your favorite program from the displayed program guide.

  In addition, when trying to view a recorded program, it is possible to easily select a program to be viewed according to the time that can be used. That is, according to the program table of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 13, it is possible to immediately know how many favorite programs that have not been viewed yet, and to watch the digest of yesterday's news during a morning meal. And when you have free time after lunch, you can watch English lessons for 3 days at a time, and when you have time to go home, you can watch yesterday's drama and today's sports in a digest. Can be selected.

  Similarly, according to the present embodiment, by providing the recording / viewing history database 421, for example, when considering recording one week from now, the user's hobbies and preferences are controlled by the control of the recommended recording program 461. Based on the considered preference database 422, the program guide database 431 can be searched to provide a program guide that the user will record.

  Similarly, when a program that would normally be recorded has not been reserved, the viewing notice program 462 works, and when the time of the program that is always recorded is reached, the screen automatically starts up. , Notify the contents of recorded programs by e-mail.

  Note that the viewing notification program 462 can be activated not only by user preferences but also by setting conditions for each user individually. For example, the user requests emergency information such as disaster information such as earthquakes and typhoons in the region where the user's home is located, criminal information such as criminal incidents and criminal escapes in areas where the user is located (for example, Shibuya and Shinjuku) In response to this, the user can be notified automatically.

  To do so, for example, from EPG information, keywords related to crimes and disasters are extracted as keywords, or tag information related to crimes and disasters is extracted from EPG information, A specific user who requests such a specific service may be registered in the database 422.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, since each program has a similar program extraction program 462 according to the contents, a similar genre program, a program of the same performer, etc. are provided by hyperlink from a certain program or drama. , Users can easily move to and watch programs and dramas that the user may be interested in.

  That is, if you select a performer while watching a drama, you can move to another program where the performer appeared or appeared in the past, or by selecting a predetermined part of the program title screen. It is possible to move to a different type of program or to another program according to the user's hobbies and preferences.

  This is also possible by searching for keywords from, for example, EPG information stored in the program guide database 431.

  By the way, in the case of television programs such as news, sports, and dramas, when tag information is attached to each predetermined screen, the tag information can be used for efficient viewing when viewing.

  In the present embodiment, tag information related to the program is stored together with the program guide in the program guide database 431 of the server device 3, and tag information related to the image is stored in the recorded program storage unit 432, and the keyword from the cellular phone 1 is stored. Is input, the program guide database 431 and the recorded program storage unit 432 are searched based on the keyword under the control of the summary program 451, and a scene having the keyword as tag information is displayed.

  Examples of tag information stored in the program guide database 431 include, for example, “News”, “Politics”, “Economy”, “Language”, “Drama”, “Movie”, and performer name “○ × Δ □”. , “Baseball”, “cooking” and the like. Moreover, as an example of tag information stored in the recorded program storage unit 432, for example, in the case of a news program, a first title screen of a certain news “a train accident occurred in XX city”, a screen of the site of the accident, An interview screen of the victim of the accident, an interview screen of the railroad company executive of the accident, etc. For example, if it is a sports program, there is a first title screen of a baseball game “○ vs. × ○”, an introduction screen of each player, A player's home run screen, etc., for example, if it is a drama program, a title screen of a drama “XX”, a screen on which each actor is projected, a screen of each scene such as an action, a cast introduction screen, etc. Since the tag information is attached to the program information, it is possible to immediately search and extract the program contents from the tag information and display and confirm the program summary in a short time.

For example, if you want to watch accident news, use “accident”, “train accident”, etc. as keys, and if you want to watch political news, “△△ Party”, “XX Prime Minister”, “XX Election”, etc. If it is a sport, the scene of each image can be extracted using “△ × Player”, “Home Run”, “XX Team”, etc. as keys, and all the recorded “accident” scenes, all recorded You can search and view all “home election” scenes and all recorded “home run” scenes in a short time, so you can extract and view only the information you want to watch. Convenient.

  In addition to using tag information, such screen extraction uses changes in video scenes, translates text information such as titles, and recognizes voice information of scenes. Can also be extracted.

  In addition, although various scenes can be extracted from the tag information and the like in this way, the outline of the program can be known. In addition, in this embodiment, the summary of the program is extracted as follows using the extracted various scenes. Can know.

  That is, in this embodiment, the summary program 451 of the server device 3 automatically extracts feature quantities from recorded programs using changes in feature quantities in addition to changes in tag information, title information, and video scenes. Since the summary is automatically created, the contents of the program can be confirmed in a short time, and it is also convenient for those who do not have time to view the entire program.

  In addition, since the amount of data to be downloaded can be summarized or only necessary information can be downloaded, the download time and communication charges can be greatly improved. For example, when you record a major league broadcast, if you are only interested in the batting scenes of Japanese players, you can extract and download only the necessary scenes without downloading several hours of video, Cost reduction can be expected. Of course, the program summarized by the server device 3 can be viewed in a streaming manner by the streaming distribution program 441.

  Such a change in the feature amount can be performed by, for example, a method introduced in “Nikkei Electronics 2004.6.21 No. 876“ Video Navi ”, pages 106 to 127, Nikkei Business Publications, Inc.”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a recorded image is viewed, downloading is performed by downloading. Therefore, even if the user is a busy person and has little time to view a TV program, the image is displayed at an appropriate time. Since the image downloaded to the recorded video storage unit 22 such as an internal memory or a memory card can be viewed so that the distribution of the video is not disturbed, it can be viewed in the same state as a television receiver in the home.

  Also, in this embodiment, since the downloaded image is viewed, a TV program of a desired genre such as news or sports is reserved for the time being, and then a necessary part of each program in the free time. For example, it is possible to pick up and view only a scene portion or a summary scene portion that the user wants to view.

  In other words, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to watch a program that the user wants to watch at a time convenient for the user in an environment where a user whose reception state is not stable moves, and from among a large number of recorded programs. It is possible to view only the summary if necessary without viewing all of it, and for example, it is possible to view a stable image downloaded at night. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to efficiently and stably view a program to be viewed in a mobile environment.

  It should be noted that the method of creating a program summary using the change in the image feature amount can be used when the similar program extraction program 452 and the viewing notification program 462 described above are started.

That is, for example, when using a tag information and a change in the feature amount to move to a past program in which a performer who is currently viewing appeared by hyperlink, the program was extracted by the similar program extraction program 452. Quickly check past program summaries quickly.

  In addition, for example, when a forgotten reservation program, crime information, or disaster information is notified to the mobile phone 1 by automatic activation using a change in tag information and feature amount, the outline can be known in a short time. .

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the server device 3 includes the summarization program 451 and distributes the information summaries to the mobile phone 1. If the mobile phone 1 has the same summarization program as the server device 3, For the time being, all the information is downloaded and distributed to the recorded video storage unit 21 of the telephone 1, and after viewing and confirming the summary on the mobile phone 1, all the information can be read from the recorded video storage 21 and viewed as necessary. The same effect as that obtained when the server device 3 includes the summary program 451 can be obtained.

  For example, from all the baseball games downloaded to the mobile phone 1, viewing only in the various scenes such as watching in a scoring scene, watching at a particular player's batting, home run scene, fine play scene, etc. You can check in a short time without worrying.

  In the embodiments so far, description has been made mainly on the recording of TV programs, but recently, there are many users who are paying attention to commercials (CM), and some users see when they want to see the CM they want to see. It is increasing.

  According to the present invention, a CM is recorded in the same manner as a television program, and it is possible to search for a desired CM program to be viewed from among a large number of recorded CMs using tag information or the like. In addition, it is possible to make a reservation recording of a CM to be viewed.

  For example, the recorded program storage unit 432 stores not only video of the TV program but also CM information broadcast during the TV program. At this time, the tag information attached to the CM information is also accumulated at the same time. As described above, in this embodiment, since CM information can also be stored together with tag information, CM information that cannot be viewed or missed after slowly checking the content when watching a TV program is displayed after the end of the TV program. The CM information can be viewed efficiently, for example. At that time, it is also possible to view the detailed information of the CM information that could not be viewed while watching the TV program by connecting to the network as necessary.

  In this embodiment, if a user accumulates CM information in a removable memory card or the like as the recorded video storage unit 22 that is an internal storage unit of the mobile phone 1, the memory card is stored in another memory card. The CM information can be transmitted to other users by giving it to the user or attaching the contents of the memory card to the e-mail. Thereby, CM information in which a certain user is interested can be transmitted to other users who have the same interest. At this time, it is possible to transmit only the tag information of the CM information instead of transmitting all the CM information.

  By the way, when the broadcaster 6 broadcasts a special service to the CM viewer as a CM, such as distribution of a trial CD, distribution of a movie trailer, distribution of premium application rights, or limited sale only to the CM viewer. In this embodiment, since the CM information is distributed to the recorded video storage unit 22, it is possible to receive the desired service by slowly viewing the service information when the user has enough time. Become.

In the present embodiment, since the recorded viewing history database 421 and the preference database 422 are provided, it is possible to analyze the interests and preferences of the user regarding the CM information. Based on the analysis results for, for example, for teenagers, teenagers, women in their 30s, men in their 40s, or interested in specific genres such as financial technology, IT, cars, sports, etc. Like a certain user, CM information can be provided according to individual viewers, and efficient CM activities can be performed.

  Further, by analyzing the recorded viewing history database 421 more finely than the above, not only the genre that the user is interested in but also the viewing time and viewing place of the user are analyzed, and the TV program broadcaster 4 such as the sponsor trader 8 Individual CM information can be provided to all users. In addition, even if the user is not conscious of it, the viewer can be automatically activated to provide CM information when it is time for the user to view and more efficient CM activities can be performed.

  According to the present embodiment described above, since the server apparatus 3 has the download distribution program 442 and the recorded viewing history database 421, the server apparatus 3 utilizes viewing logs and preference information that it owns. In addition, since the contents held by the broadcaster 6, the program producer 7, the related CH10, and the related CP11 are provided and can be efficiently recommended and distributed to users with higher needs, not only for the users but also for the server device 3 It is also effective for broadcasters 6 and program producers 7.

  If the content is CM information, the advertising effect is great not only for the user but also for the sponsor company 8 and the advertising agency 9.

  Further, since the server device 3 has the audience rating totaling / management server 491 together with the recorded viewing history database 421, detailed audience rating data collected and analyzed by the server device 3 is broadcasted by the broadcaster 6, sponsor company 8, It can be provided to the advertising agency 9 or the like.

  For example, it is possible to understand what kind of age a person views what program, at what place, at what time, and in what manner.

  Accordingly, each business operator can produce something more interesting to the user in future program production, etc., and for each position, that is, the viewing position, the program production position, and the advertising position. It is very useful for me.

  The present invention provides a further necessary part in which the recorded TV program is not viewed and the recorded program is not viewed at a time in a place where the radio wave reception state is poor such as in a tunnel, underground mall, or outside the service area. Information distribution system, portable terminal device, and information providing device for accumulating information such as TV programs, other videos, and music and distributing them to mobile phones and mobile information terminals Available to:

1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an information distribution system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a configuration diagram of a mobile phone according to an embodiment of the present invention. The top view of the mobile telephone in one embodiment of this invention The block diagram of the server apparatus in one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the video recording operation | movement of the information delivery system in one embodiment of this invention The block diagram which shows the recording selection screen of the mobile telephone in one embodiment of this invention The block diagram which shows the preservation | save location selection screen of the mobile telephone in one embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the log table of the mobile telephone in one embodiment of this invention The block diagram which shows the recommended program display screen of the mobile telephone in one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows viewing-and-listening operation | movement of the information delivery system in one embodiment of this invention The block diagram which shows the viewing-and-listening selection screen of the mobile telephone in one embodiment of this invention The block diagram which shows the other viewing-and-listening selection screen of the mobile telephone in one embodiment of this invention 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a recorded program guide for a specific user of an information distribution system according to an embodiment of the present invention. The flowchart which shows the procedure which produces the recommended video recording program schedule of the information delivery system in one embodiment of this invention Schematic configuration diagram of a program guide for specific users of an information distribution system in an embodiment of the present invention

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Cellular phone 2 Network 3 Server apparatus 4 Broadcast program supplier 5 Communication carrier 6 Broadcaster 7 Program producer 8 Sponsor agency 9 Advertising agency 10 Related CH
11 Related CP
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 12 Microphone 13 Antenna 14 Speaker 15 Transmission / reception part 16 Input part 17 Display part 18 Storage part 19 Control part 20 General information storage part 21 Log information storage part 22 Recording information storage part 23 Television reservation information storage part 31 Hinge part 32 Numeric key part 33 Function Key part 34 Shift key part 35 Enter key 36 Call key 37 End call key 38 Main display part 39 Sub display part 41 Authorization means 42 Personal database 43 Shared database 44 Distribution means 45 Program processing means 46 Recommended program creation means 48 Transmission / reception means 49 Audience rating Management means 50 Control means 111 Viewing program selection screen 381 Image display section 382 Function display section 411 User registration program 412 User authentication program 421 Recorded viewing history database 422 Preference database 423 Reserved program database 424 Separate program table 431 Program table database 432 Recorded program storage unit 441 Streaming distribution program 442 Download distribution program 443 Automatic distribution program 444 Terminal status monitoring program 451 Summary program 452 Similar program extraction program 461 Recommended recording program 462 Viewing notification program 481 Television signal reception Means 482, 484 Network 483 Provided content receiving means 485 Form terminal transmission / reception means 491 Viewing rate totaling / management server 600 Recording selection screen 601-605 Operation key 3821 Recording / reservation key 3822 Viewing key

Claims (15)

An information providing device and a mobile terminal device that receives information distributed from the information providing device, wherein the mobile terminal device sets a condition for storing the information in the information providing device; and the setting Transmitting means for transmitting the conditions to the information providing apparatus; first receiving means for receiving the information distributed from the information providing apparatus; first storage means for storing the distributed information; Output means for outputting the accumulated information, and the information providing device includes second receiving means for receiving the set condition transmitted from the portable terminal device, and the set condition. 2. An information distribution system comprising: a second storage unit that stores the information; and a distribution unit that downloads and distributes the information stored in the second storage unit to the portable terminal device. The condition setting means includes recording condition setting means for setting a recording condition for television information, and the second storage means records the television information based on the condition set by the recording condition setting means. The information distribution system according to claim 1, further comprising means. 3. The information distribution system according to claim 2, wherein the recording unit includes a feature extraction unit that extracts a feature of the television information. 3. The information distribution system according to claim 2, wherein the television information includes feature information indicating a feature of the television information, and the recording unit includes a feature information storage unit that stores the feature information. 2. The information distribution according to claim 1, wherein the second storage unit stores information transmitted from another information providing device different from the information providing device under the condition set by the condition setting unit. system. 6. The information distribution system according to claim 5, wherein the second storage unit includes a feature extraction unit that extracts a feature of the information. The information transmitted from the other information providing device is image information having feature information indicating a feature of an image, and the storage unit includes a feature information storage unit that stores the feature information. Item 6. The information distribution system according to Item 5. The information distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the information providing device includes a history information storage unit that stores a history of usage status of the mobile terminal device. 9. The information distribution system according to claim 8, wherein the information providing apparatus includes a search unit that searches for the information required by an operator based on the history information stored in the history information storage unit. An information providing device and a mobile terminal device that receives image information distributed from the information providing device, wherein the mobile terminal device sets a condition for storing the image information in the information providing device; Transmitting means for transmitting the set condition to the information providing apparatus; first receiving means for receiving the image information distributed from the information providing apparatus; and first means for storing the distributed image information Storage means; and output means for outputting the stored image information, wherein the information providing device receives the set condition transmitted from the portable terminal device; and Second storage means for storing the image information under set conditions, feature extraction means for extracting features of the image information stored in the second storage means, and the features extracted by the feature extraction means Picture Information distribution system characterized by having a delivery means for delivering the features of the portable terminal device. Condition setting means for setting conditions for storing the information for an information providing apparatus that accumulates information and distributes the information, transmission means for transmitting the set conditions to the information providing apparatus, and the information providing apparatus A portable terminal device comprising: a receiving unit that receives the information distributed by download from a storage unit; a storage unit that stores the distributed information; and an output unit that outputs the stored information. Condition setting means for setting conditions for accumulating the image information, and transmitting the set conditions to the information providing apparatus for an information providing apparatus that accumulates image information and extracts and distributes the characteristics of the image information Transmitting means; receiving means for receiving the characteristics of the image information distributed from the information providing apparatus; storage means for storing the characteristics of the distributed image information; and outputting the characteristics of the stored image information And a portable terminal device. Condition setting means for setting conditions for storing the information for an information providing apparatus that accumulates information and distributes the information, transmission means for transmitting the set conditions to the information providing apparatus, and the information providing apparatus Receiving means for receiving the information distributed from, storage means for storing the distributed information, feature extracting means for extracting features of the stored information, and the features extracted by the feature extracting means A portable terminal device comprising output means for outputting information features. Receiving means for receiving information storage conditions from the mobile terminal device; storage means for storing the information under the received conditions; and distribution means for downloading and distributing the information stored in the storage means to the mobile terminal device; An information providing apparatus comprising: Receiving means for receiving a storage condition of image information from a portable terminal device; storage means for storing the image information under the received condition; and feature extracting means for extracting features of the image information stored in the storage means; An information providing apparatus comprising: a distribution unit that distributes the feature of the image information extracted by the feature extraction unit to the portable terminal device.

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