blackbox
How it works
Blackbox in Action
During a normal school day, the blackbox remains in a fully dormant state, and no one can access it. To bring the vault out of dormancy, a verified activation signal must be sent from your existing panic button carried by an authorized staff member. Once that signal is received, the blackbox lights up and chimes, notifying the teacher that a confirmed emergency is in progress and remote unlock has been initiated. The staff member must then complete the local credential unlock, ensuring secure, authorized access before retrieving the critical lockdown equipment needed.
System Hardware Components
Inside the LayerLock blackbox System
The LayerLock system is powered by a secure, multi-step hardware process designed to respond quickly and intelligently in high-risk situations.
Wearable Panic Button
Once an emergency is recognized, authorized personnel activate their existing panic button to initiate a verified alert
- Carried By Select Personnel
- Pressed During Emergency
- Trigger remote unlock phase
Remote Signal Unlock
The verified alert triggers blackbox's remote unlock sequence.
- Carried By Elected Teachers
- Beeps To Alert User of Danger
- Sends Alert Signal To Safe
Local Unlock Required
Once blackbox receives the signal, the safe begins beeping, alerting the teacher that it can now be opened.
- Notified of lockdown
- Vault NOW will accept credentials
- Local unlock complete
Access to Emergency Equipment
Once unlocked, the teacher can access the blackbox and retrieve the tools to shelter, escape, aid, and defend
- blackbox opens after dual-step verification
- Provides immediate access to critical supplies
- Supports effective classroom defense and medical response
Advanced Technology Features
Remote Activation
API Capabilities
Two Factor Authentication
Remote Alerting
