Sensor Question: Interlaced

I recall reading some time ago that interlacing the capture of images from the digital sensor was being considered. Did this ever occur, or is it intended on any of the new models coming out. I believe I would be most disappointed to discover that my new 5D, or whatever I decided I wanted, had that "feature".

How would this work in the context of a static image? My understanding is that interlacing is only used to reduce the transmission bandwidth required for a video stream (i.e. only half frames are being transmitted, with successive frames being combined in the final image). I am curious as to why you would think that this technology would be introduced to a digital camera.

As Simon said above, interlacing is only used for TV broadcast as it effectively doubles the frame rate. Its used on all TV's and video cameras. (some video cameras can be set to shoot frames which looks better when displayed on a computer but look stuttery on a TV)

I read it in a photography magazine a while back. Your reasons it would not work were the same concerns I had. Thanks for the response. Now I can get on with searching and maybe waiting for the 5D MarkII, or whatever they are going to call it.
SRandyT

Did you read about interlacing or interpolating. Some sensor makers use interpolation, Fuji, for example.