Tiled fiber optic display apparatus

A multiply-contoured optical display comprising:

• a plurality of tiles that are demountably attached to each other;
• a display surface including a light-diffusing or light-shaping film;
• a dual input matrix assembly connected to said tiles by optical fibers, the fibers grouped into pigtails for the purpose of conveying and enlarging images, the dual input matrix assembly including a primary assembly for forming a projection surface comprising a plurality of pigtails formed into a grid and a secondary assembly that restricts the movement of the pigtails in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane formed by the projection surface;
• a plurality of orifices in the display surface, the orifices positioned to receive the fibers such that each orifice receives light from one of the fibers;
• a structural frame comprising a plurality of locator rods;
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• a spatial light modulator positioned to convey moving or static images to the dual input matrix assembly.

A multiply-contoured optical display comprising:

• a plurality of tiles attached to each other by an interstitial webbing;
• a display surface including a light-diffusing or light-shaping film and a plurality of orifices;
• a dual input matrix assembly connected to said tiles by optical fibers grouped into pigtails for the purpose of conveying and enlarging images, said fibers recessed in orifices such that light from each fiber is enlarged by the diffusion film, said dual input matrix assembly including a primary assembly for forming a projection surface comprising a plurality of pigtails formed into a grid and a secondary assembly that restricts the movement of the pigtails in a direction substantially perpendicular to the plane formed by the projection surface;
• a structural frame comprising locator rods attaching to the tiles;
• and a spatial light modulator positioned to convey moving or static images to the dual input matrix assembly.