Holographic 3d display

Abstract

Disclosure is directed to projecting holographic images in connection with a program service such as cable or satellite television. In one instance, the projected holographic image may be an image of product that is featured in advertisement or other portion of program service. In another instance, the projected holographic image may be an image of a electronic programming guide with screens or menu displayed on sides of a cube or other geometric form. In still another instance, the projected holographic image is a video that supplements an instructional video or live broadcast.

1 . A method for providing an advertisement image, comprising:
 receiving a program service transmission at a receiver, the program service transmission having a plurality of channels;   outputting at least one channel of the plurality of channels from the receiver for display on a display device, wherein the at least one channel includes a display of a product; and   concurrently with the display of the at least one product, outputting a holographic image of the product.   
     
     
         2 . The method of providing an advertisement image of  claim 1 , wherein the holographic image is output in response to a user selection of the product from the display on the display device. 
     
     
         3 . The method of providing an advertisement image of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 storing a data file for the holographic image; and   recalling the data file by the user at a subsequent time, wherein recalling the data file causes a second output of holographic image of the product.   
     
     
         4 . The method of providing an advertisement image of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 highlighting portions of the holographic image so as to emphasize an aspect of the product.