System, method, and computer-readable medium including program for distributing live video
US11818437B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 1, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N21/4143
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A video distribution server according to one embodiment of the present invention allows a distributor or viewers to be involved in giving rewards to other viewers, while encouraging viewers to continue viewing a live video. The server provides a live video distribution service for distributing and viewing live videos to users via user terminals. The server gives a predetermined reward to a viewer whose viewing duration of a live video provided by a distributor reaches the predetermined threshold, and the predetermined reward is given based on the attribute or action of the distributor or viewers. This may allow a distributor and viewers to be involved in giving rewards to other viewers, while encouraging viewers to continue viewing a live video.
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