# Holographic Touch Technology Apple's Patented 3D Hologram Display Uses Gesture Controls By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-09-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-hologram-display References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2014/04/24/apple-patents-a-3d-hologram-display-system-with-gesture-input/) & [appleinsider](http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/04/24/apples-display-tech-lets-users-interact-with-3d-objects-in-mid-air) [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-phone-15) recently patented a [3D hologram display system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-holographic-projector) that will make use of digital images and a gesture-based system. Officially, the US Patent and Trademark Office published Apple's application for "Interactive three-dimensional display system." Rather than making use of a physical object, this system will be able to display a holographic image from the use of two parabolic mirrors. What really makes this interesting is that the image can then be manipulated via a touch-activated interface that uses lasers. There is news that [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-6) may soon be releasing a smartphone with a 3D display features, so it seems Apple is already hot on its heels, even if this kind of technology is still years away. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gesture-based Holographic Displays:** The trend of gesture-based holographic displays is disrupting the technology industry by allowing users to manipulate holographic images through touch-activated interfaces. - **3D Display Technology:** The trend of 3D display technology is creating innovative opportunities in the consumer electronics industry by providing immersive visual experiences. - **Patented Holographic Systems:** The trend of patented holographic systems is revolutionizing the display industry by introducing new ways to project and interact with holographic images. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating gesture-based holographic displays into their products and services. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of 3D display technology by developing products that offer immersive visual experiences to users. - **Display:** The display industry has the opportunity to revolutionize holographic projection by exploring and implementing patented holographic systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Realistic Holograms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solidlight.md) - [Free-Floating Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looking-glass-gen2.md) - [HDMI-Supported Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypervsn-smartv.md) - [Portable Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looking-glass-go.md) - [Glasses-Free 3D Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-laptop.md) - [Panoramic Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holo-panorama-x.md) - [Touch-Free Screen Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchnetix.md) - [Projected Kitchen Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-holodisplay.md) - [Full-Body Hologram Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portl-epic.md)