End-to-end system for real-time bidirectional holographic communication

Recent advancements in volumetric displays have opened doors to immersive, glass-free holographic experiences in our everyday environments. This paper introduces Holoportal, a real-time, low-latency system that captures, processes, and displays 3D video of two physically separated individuals as if they are conversing face-to-face in the same location. The evolution of work in multi-view immersive video communication from a Space-Time-Flow (STF) media technology to real time Holoportal communication is also discussed. Multiple cameras at each location capture subjects from various angles, with wireless synchronization for precise video-frame alignment. Through this technology we envision a future where any living space can transform into a Holoportal with a wireless network of cameras placed on various objects, including TVs, speakers, and refrigerators.