The present technology relates to a control device, a control method, and a program that make it possible for objects that are capable of moving autonomously to move in corporation with each other. The control device according to one aspect of the present technology moves, in response to an action made by a user on a predetermined object among multiple objects that are capable of moving autonomously, an object corresponding with the predetermined object. The present technology can be applied to a control device that controls mobile robots.

A stackable serving container apparatus for use with shellfish, or any other type of similar food. More particularly, a stackable serving tray apparatus that allows for ease and functionality with respect to serving cooked shellfish that is ready to be eaten and needs to be kept warm, and simultaneously provides an area for any removed shells to be discarded.

The invention involves the incorporation and enablement of multiple interactive elements into high-volume consumables products to increase utility, function and features of the consumable product at minimal incremental cost and adjustment to production and manufacturing processes. The invention further reports processes and compositions that enable consumable products with differentiating features which product would otherwise be deficient for their intended use and application.

The invention involves the incorporation and enablement of multiple interactive elements into high-volume consumables products to increase utility, function and features of the consumable product at minimal incremental cost and adjustment to production and manufacturing processes. The invention further reports processes and compositions that enable consumable products with differentiating features which product would otherwise be deficient for their intended use and application.

A method for making a container includes forming a first cavity of a container by shaping an inner wall so that a first surface of the inner wall defines the first cavity; forming a second cavity of the container by shaping an outer wall so that a third surface of the outer wall surrounds a second surface of the inner wall such that together the third and second surfaces define the second cavity; and connecting the inner and outer walls together. The method then includes forming a hole through the outer wall to expose the second cavity to the outside ambient environment and then applying an enamel coating, while preventing the enamel coating from being deposited in the hole. After the enamel coating is applied, the method includes heating the container to glaze the enamel coating and fix the coating to the one or more surfaces.

A bowl for evaporation of a substance for inhalation comprises a cylindrical wall attached to a base. The bowl is made of a colorless single-crystal material selected from the group consisting of: alumina, magnesium-alumina spinel, yttrium-aluminum garnet, and cubic zirconium oxide. The bowl can have any desired color by doping the colorless single-crystal material by a transition metal. The transition metal is selected from a group consisting of: titanium, vanadium, chromium, iron and cobalt. The substance for evaporation can be positioned inside the bowl. In one embodiment, the bowl comprises a tapered cylindrical wall attached to a base. The tapered cylindrical wall can preferably be in shape of a truncated cone to which the base is attached.

A multi-functional coaster for a cup or other vessel includes a base upon which the vessel can rest upside down, and a decorative body extending away from the base. The decorative body has at least a first electrically powered signal emitter, which preferably include a light emitter and a sound emitter. The decorative body and/or base can also include a fragrance emitter.

A method of manufacturing a container made of metal, including a bottom portion and a body portion, being open on an upper face side, and having a shape in which the body portion expands outward toward the upper face side. The method includes a stretch forming step of expanding a diameter of a stepped cup body made of metal by operating a diameter expanding punch having a tapered pressing portion that is smaller in diameter than an inner diameter of the large-diameter cylindrical portion and larger in diameter than an inner diameter of the small-diameter cylindrical portion of the stepped cup body along a cylindrical axis direction from an opening side of the large-diameter cylindrical portion, in which the stretch forming step is performed at least once.

Disclosed herein is a novel container/guacabowl and apparatus system that assists in the removal and apportionment of the semi-solid items, such as guacamole, salsa, dip and humus, from the interior of a bowl or container using an external object such as a tortilla chip or cracker, while minimizing the risk of spilling the semi-solid items as they are being removed.

A tray module includes a tray in which a plurality of display device components are alternately stackable with a plurality of protective sheets. Each of a protective sheet among the plurality of protective sheets includes: a first polymer layer including a first polymer resin which is foamed, and top and bottom surfaces opposite to each other; a second polymer layer on each of the top and bottom surfaces of the first polymer layer, the second polymer layer including a second polymer resin; and a paper layer defining an outer surface of the protective sheet.