An Interactive Holographic Multimedia Technology and Its Application in the Preservation and Dissemination of Intangible Cultural Heritage

Abstract

Digital technology offers numerous advantages, such as preserving the authenticity, replicating reality, and facilitating dissemination. It enables the preservation of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in its original form and allows for the creation of comprehensive graphic, audio, and visual databases. Among these technologies, holographic technology holds promise for protecting ICH and promoting its dissemination. This paper focuses on interactive holographic technology and presents the design and implementation of a dynamic holographic display system that combines digital hologram (DH) and computer-generated hologram (CGH) to showcase 3D images consisting of both virtual and real objects. Real-time loading of DH into a spatial light modulator enables the optical reproduction of real objects, while the loading of two CGHs into other spatial light modulators facilitates the optical reproduction of virtual objects. Computational holography allows for the addition of virtual information, such as coordinate text, and the fusion of the three reconstructed images in space, resulting in an augmented reality experience and enhanced 3D display of real objects. An experimental setup employing three liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) devices confirms the validity of the proposed method. Compared to other techniques, this approach demonstrates improved image signal-to-noise ratio, reduced alignment errors, and wider coverage of light traversal for laser 3D reconstruction images. The holographic technology presented in this paper enables the fusion display of real and virtual scenes and real-time two-way interaction between the audience and virtual images. This research holds significant practical value in promoting the effective dissemination and protection of ICH.