Abstract: A mosaic display system includes a number of tiles. Each of the tiles includes a matrix of pixel elements. The pixel elements selectively provide light at a first surface of the tile in response to address signals. The pixel elements are coupled to an address circuit via conductors at a second surface. The first surface is opposite the second surface. The display system also includes a medium having a mounting surface. The tiles are attached to or above the mounting surface.

Abstract: A data transfer mechanism for directing data signals from signal-producing elements to signal-receiving elements is disclosed. The data transfer mechanism includes a plurality of input ports, with each input port being connected to a signal-producing element, and a plurality of output ports, with each output port being connected to a signal-receiving element. Each data signal that enters the data transfer mechanism through one of the plurality of input ports has data identification information associated therewith. The, data transfer mechanism directs the data signal to at least one of the plurality of output ports according to the data identification information associated with the data signal.