Patent ID: 7281054
Filing Date: 2007-10-09
Classification: H04L,H04N

Abstract:
1. A contents distribution method that is executed by using a contents information management system that is structured based on a connection between a contents information processing device that processes distributed contents information and an information terminal unit of a user via a network such that they can communicate with each other, the contents distribution method comprising: transmitting the contents information selected based on profile information of the user, from the contents information processing device to the information terminal unit; making the user input evaluation information relating to the evaluation of the contents information that has been transmitted, in the information terminal unit; changing the contents information to be distributed to the information terminal unit of the user, based on the evaluation information that has been inputted; storing category information relating to the category of the video block; storing weight information of the category information of the video block where the weight information is a range of at least three weight points; and whether the video block is to be transmitted to the information terminal unit of the user or not, based on the weight information that has been stored; and wherein the storing category information further comprises: determining the category information based on at least one of scenario data relating to the scenario of the contents information, video data, and sound data; and wherein the category information is weighted automatically in proportion to the prominence of an actor or actress in the scenario, the prominence of the actor comprising the area of ratio of an actor on screen, the actor's position on the screen and the actor's sound volume.