Holographic video computation and display using Holo-Chidi

"Holo-Chidi" is a holographic video processing system designed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Laboratory for real-time computation of computer-generated holograms and the subsequent display of the holograms at video frame rates. The Holo-Chidi system is composed of two sets of cards-the set of processor cards and the set of video concentrator cards (VCCs). The processor cards are used for hologram computation, data archival/retrieval from a host system, and for higher level control of the VCCs. The VCC formats computed holographic data from multiple hologram-computing processor cards, converting the digital data to analog form to feed the acousto-optic modulators of the Media Lab's "MarkII" holographic display system. Both the processor card and VCC are fabricated and tested, integrating both sets of cards with a host system is currently in progress. The design and implementation of the Holo-Chidi system is discussed. ©