PLAYBACK DEVICE, PLAYBACK METHOD, DISTRIBUTION DEVICE, DISTRIBUTION METHOD, DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM, PLAYBACK PROGRAM, RECORDING MEDIUM, AND METADATA

摘要

This playback device (200) is provided with: a segment conversion unit (240) that converts a plurality of segments having a short time length configuring a live broadcast program to fewer segments having a long time length for video playback; and a control information conversion unit (230) that converts control information containing the respective playback information of the plurality of segments to control information containing respective playback information for the fewer segments. By means of the present invention, content can be appropriately processed for video playback.