This invention relates to an in-plan switching electrophoretic display device (IPS-EPD), comprising a layer of electrophoretic material ( 2 ), being sandwiched between a first and a second substrate ( 3, 4 ), a pixel of said display further comprising a first and a second electrode ( 5, 6 ) for locally controlling the material of said electrophoretic layer. The first and second electrodes ( 5, 6 ) are positioned on essentially the same distance from said first substrate, so that an essentially lateral field is generated in said electrophoretic layer ( 2 ) when a signal is applied over said electrodes ( 5, 6 ), in order to enable transflective operation. The display device may further comprise an optionally patterned reflector ( 8 ), and a light schielding layer ( 7 ).
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