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The invention generally relates to the display of images viewable from any direction and devices therefor. In some aspects, the invention provides an apparatus for displaying a hologram-like image. The apparatus includes an inverted, truncated pyramid bearing semi-reflective facets visible from outs

The invention generally relates to the display of images viewable from any direction and devices therefor. In some aspects, the invention provides an apparatus for displaying a hologram-like image. The apparatus includes an inverted, truncated pyramid bearing semi-reflective facets visible from outside of the apparatus in all horizontal directions. A base frame supports the truncated pyramid, houses an imaging system, and provides image source surfaces that display images beneath each of the facets to be reflected by each of the facets.

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1. A display system comprising: a plurality of N image source surfaces each comprising a black translucent rear projection material disposed within a base frame made from a post-and-rail assembly kit including aluminum extrusion profile components and arranged to present images, wherein the image so

1. A display system comprising: a plurality of N image source surfaces each comprising a black translucent rear projection material disposed within a base frame made from a post-and-rail assembly kit including aluminum extrusion profile components and arranged to present images, wherein the image sources surfaces further include a plurality of extension rods outside of a projected area and tensioned to provide the projection material with a flat and even projection surface;a skirt surrounding and concealing the base frame;an upper frame object comprising a plurality of N display surfaces arranged to reflect the images so that content from the images is visible from all points along an arc extending around the object for more than 180° within a plane, wherein the display surfaces are provided by reflective polyethylene terephthalate foil mounted on the upper frame object, wherein the upper frame object is made of posts comprising pre-punch angle iron, wherein the upper frame object is mounted to base frame by a plurality of pillars;a plurality of N digital projectors mounted in the base frame to project light onto the image source surfaces, wherein each projector comprises a lens that provides an 0.8:1 throw ratio;a plurality of N minors arranged such that each of the digital projectors operates with at least one of the minors to arrange a light path so that that projector can project an image onto one of the source surfaces; anda cooling system including a fan mounted directly to the base frame and a heat sink mounted within the base frame, wherein the display surfaces and base frame containing the digital projectors and cooling system are all one pre-fabricated unit configured to be transported by a truck to a site for deployment. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein the arc extends around the object for 360° within a plane. 3. An apparatus for displaying a hologram-like image, the apparatus comprising: an inverted, truncated pyramid bearing 4 semi-reflective facets comprising a polyethylene terephthalate foil visible from outside of the apparatus in all horizontal directions, wherein the truncated pyramid is made of posts comprising pre-punch angle iron;a base frame comprising aluminum extrusion profile components assembled via a post-and-rail assembly, the base frame supporting the truncated pyramid by a plurality of pillars and housing an imaging system comprising 4 image source surfaces each comprising a black translucent rear projection material with a plurality of extension rods exerting tension on the projection material to provide a flat and even surface for the 4 image source surfaces so that the 4 image source surface are configured to display images beneath each of the facets,4 digital projectors, each comprising a lens that provides an 0.8:1 throw ratio, to project the images onto the image source surfaces via light paths in which at least 4 minors are disposed to arrange the light paths so that the projectors can project the images onto the image source surfaces,a cooling system comprising a fan disposed at an edge of the base frame, anda computing device comprising a tangible, non-transitory memory coupled to a processor adapted to generate the images displayed on the image source surfaces; anda skirt surrounding and concealing the base frame,wherein the display surfaces and base frame containing the digital projectors and cooling system are all one pre-fabricated unit configured to be transported by a truck to a site for deployment.