Rapid calculation of computer-generated holograms for line-drawn 3D objects with varying thicknesses
 
Rapid calculation of computer-generated holograms for line-drawn 3D objects with varying thicknesses ■
 
Takashi Nishitsuji, Takashi Nishitsuji, Takashi Nishitsuji, David Blinder, David Blinder, David Blinder, Tomoyoshi Shimobaba, Tomoyoshi Shimobaba, Tomoyoshi Shimobaba, Takashi Kakue, Takashi Kakue, Takashi Kakue, Peter Schelkens, Peter Schelkens, Peter Schelkens, Tomoyoshi Ito, Tomoyoshi Ito, Tomoyoshi Ito
 
Abstract ■

Accelerating the calculation of computer-generated holograms (CGHs) is an important requirement for three-dimensional (3D) electro-holography display systems. Among the several sophisticated algorithms for CGH acceleration, the CG-line method for projecting 3D wire-frame objects is highly promising due to its high acceleration capability. However, conventional algorithms cannot account for line thickness, and only lines with a constant thickness corresponding to the pixel pitch of the spatial light modulator can be drawn. This restricts the expressiveness and visibility of 3D images, particularly for high-resolution holograms. Therefore, we propose a method for widening the line thickness of the CG-line method. We successfully generated a 3D object comprising bold lines of different thicknesses without sacrificing speed.