digital signage GLOSSARY

SoC

A SoC (System on Chip) display is a professional signage screen with an integrated media player chip built into the display itself, eliminating the need for an external player box. The major SoC platforms are Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, and Philips Android — each running signage software natively on the display's onboard hardware.

SoC displays deliver three operational advantages: cleaner installation (one device, one power cable), lower total cost of ownership (no external player to purchase, install, or replace), and fewer points of failure (no extra cabling or device to monitor). Livesignage is certified across all major SoC platforms and runs natively on Samsung Tizen, LG webOS, and Philips Android displays — making it the default architecture for indoor signage at scale.

Use Cases

SoC displays are the default choice for clean, scalable indoor installations:

- Corporate offices: lobby and meeting room displays without external players.
- Retail in-store: window and in-store screens with integrated SoC players.
- Hospitality: in-room TVs and lobby displays running native signage.
- Healthcare: waiting room and patient information screens.
- Education and culture: classroom displays and informational signage.