Blanket transistor array for electrophoretic coatings and methods thereof

Abstract

An apparatus for electrophoretic control of surfaces is described, including a vehicle component having an outer surface, a substrate, and a coating layer positioned on the substrate, where the coating layer includes electrostatically controlled ink microcapsules, a first pigment having a first color and a negative charge, a second pigment having a second color and a positive charge. The apparatus includes a layer array with a plurality of thin film transistors (TFTs) disposed laterally across the layer array. The apparatus includes a layer array that is positionable to be in proximity to the coating layer. A method for electrophoretic control of surfaces is also described, including placing a layer array in proximity to an outer surface of a component or panel, imparting a first electrical charge from the layer array to change a visual appearance of the outer surface from a first visual appearance to a second visual appearance.