
Sentry ERS
Emergency response system providing live communication between the station and first responders to assist during active shooter situations and other emergencies.
Sequence of Use, CAD Modeling, Design for Manufacturing, Industrial Design, Prototyping and Manufacturing Transfer
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
- Uses for many types of emergency situations including active shooters, fires, medical emergencies, fights, and more
- Wall mounted design with removable phone
- Built-in speaker, microphone, camera, and lockdown button
- Broadcast and communicate with first responders or building administrators
Sentry ERS
Emergency response system providing live communication between the station and first responders to assist during active shooter situations and other emergencies.
Sequence of Use, CAD Modeling, Design for Manufacturing, Industrial Design, Prototyping and Manufacturing Transfer
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Uses for many types of emergency situations including active shooters, fires, medical emergencies, fights, and more
Wall mounted design with removable phone
Built-in speaker, microphone, camera, and lockdown button
Broadcast and communicate with first responders or building administrators
The Sentry ERS device is the first of its kind to assist with active shooter and other emergencies. The unit consists of a base unit and a mobile unit. Both broadcast video and audio to enable first responders to have eyes and ears at the scene. The Sentry ERS device is installed in schools, hospitals and other public places to provide faster response times and more situational awareness during emergencies.


The Sentry ERS device is the first of its kind to assist with active shooter and other emergencies. The unit consists of a base unit and a mobile unit. Both broadcast video and audio to enable first responders to have eyes and ears at the scene. The Sentry ERS device is installed in schools, hospitals and other public places to provide faster response times and more situational awareness during emergencies.
We started by creating a sequence of use diagram for the device which helped us to create a list of requirements and to begin to layout the system architecture. You can watch how the device is used in this demo video created by IP Video.
We started by creating a sequence of use diagram for the device which helped us to create a list of requirements and to begin to layout the system architecture. You can watch how the device is used in this demo video created by IP Video.
After laying out the system architecture, we created CAD models of the design using 3D modeling software. We took into account the assembly process, the user interaction, and the fabrication processes.


After laying out the system architecture, we created CAD models of the design using 3D modeling software. We took into account the assembly process, the user interaction, and the fabrication processes.

Prototype units were fabricated to test the functionality of the device, evaluate the user experience, test the assembly process, and assess the form.

Prototype units were fabricated to test the functionality of the device, evaluate the user experience, test the assembly process, and assess the form.
The production units were debuted at the ISC West Tradeshow and won the 2023 SSI Most Valuable Products (MVP) Award. We are so thankful for the opportunity to have worked on this product with IP Video and are excited to see this product in action.


The production units were debuted at the ISC West Tradeshow and won the 2023 SSI Most Valuable Products (MVP) Award. We are so thankful for the opportunity to have worked on this product with IP Video and are excited to see this product in action.

Clear cover protects lockdown button
LEDs light up when an emergency event is declared
When an emergency is declared, camera and microphones turn on to provide eyes and ears inside the room
Removable mobile device allows for first responders to remain in communication with the people in an emergency situation.
Speaker allows for first responders to provide instructions during an emergency.
