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# Video Camera Containers
The LunchCommunicator Lunch Box Helps Parent and Child Relationships

By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-15 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunchcommunicator-lunch-box
References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2011/03/you-didnt-know.php) & [orange.siio.jp](http://orange.siio.jp/~nao/project.html)

The LunchCommunicator lunch box seems to be feeding on the social technological advancements that have cropped up in the last few years. An innovative food container, it is designed to keep children and parents in touch on a very unique level.

Debuted during the Interaction 2011 conference held on March 10, 2011, the LunchCommunicator lunch box was created by a Japanese research group. Essentially, it records the parents as they put together their [child's lunch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunchbox-notes-translator) and then records the child's reaction as she or he eats it. The child can then review the work the parents put into the lunch and the parents can witness their child's enjoyment of the meal.

A wonderful concept, the LunchCommunicator lunch box not only encourages children and parents to appreciate each others' work and tastes, it also helps them communicate better.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.6/10
- Popularity: 78% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Smart Food Containers:** Developing food containers with integrated technology that facilitates communication between parents and children.
- **Parent-child Relationship Technology:** Utilizing technology to strengthen the bond between parents and children.
- **Interactive Food Preparation:** Innovating food preparation to include interactive experiences for children.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Food Container Industry:** Opportunities for companies in the food container industry to work on including technology components in their products.
- **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Consumer electronics companies can explore devices that help strengthen the bond between parents and children.
- **Food Industry:** Companies in the food industry could work on developing products that can be more interactive for children during meal times.

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