Advances in computer technology and software have made possible the creation of richly featured virtual characters capable of simulating interactivity with a human viewer of the virtual character. The illusion of interactivity can be further enhanced when the virtual character is displayed as a three-dimensional (3D) image, apparently independent of the display system generating it. For example, a display screen upon which a two-dimensional (2D) graphic is rendered may be spun to generate a floating image that appears to be three-dimensional 3D.
One obstacle to use of a system including a spinning device such as a display is implementing a solution for recharging a battery powering the spinning device. Conventional solutions for providing electrical coupling for objects that are spinning utilize slip rings or conductive springs or pins. However, those conventional solutions may be subject to excessive wear, as well as add noise to the system, which can be significantly disadvantageous when the system is a display system providing an interactive 3D floating image.