Abstract: A light sphere display device is disclosed that provides a persistence of vision (POV) light field display. The device is preferably globe-shaped and has a transparent outer globe with an outer surface having touch-sensitive capability that enables user interaction and control of the device. In embodiments, the device provides a 360 degree POV display as seen on the outer surface, by rotating a support bar having an attached circuit board including LEDs about one or more axes of rotation within the device. The device can be held in the hands of a user, or placed upon one or more gaming accessories such as gaming guns, presentation bases, and action figures. The device communicates with the accessories to provide augmented virtual reality displays of the accessories and to provide interactive gaming displays, in examples. The device also displays images and receives interactive games sent over wireless connections from cell phones.

Abstract: A light sphere display device is disclosed that provides a persistence of vision (POV) light field display. The device is preferably globe-shaped and has a transparent outer globe with an outer surface having touch-sensitive capability that enables user interaction and control of the device. In embodiments, the device provides a 360 degree POV display as seen on the outer surface, by rotating a support bar having an attached circuit board including LEDs about one or more axes of rotation within the device. The device can be held in the hands of a user, or placed upon one or more gaming accessories such as gaming guns, presentation bases, and action figures. The device communicates with the accessories to provide augmented virtual reality displays of the accessories and to provide interactive gaming displays, in examples. The device also displays images and receives interactive games sent over wireless connections from cell phones.