Lightweight wearable panic device combines best in performance and user comfort
Inovonics has officially unveiled its latest wearable safety device, the EN2242 Duress Card, at ISC West 2026 in Las Vegas. Designed to enhance both user comfort and emergency response efficiency, the new device introduces a modern approach to personal safety technology.
Lightweight Design Meets Advanced Safety
The EN2242 Duress Card redefines traditional panic devices by moving away from bulky designs and focusing on everyday usability. Its sleek, lightweight form factor encourages continuous wear—an essential factor in emergency preparedness.
“We took a different design approach with our new Duress Card that moves beyond the traditional bulky form factor common to conventional wearable panic devices so that users will be more prone to wear them throughout the course of the day,” said Glenn Longley, Chief Product Officer at Inovonics.
“In addition to providing a better overall user experience, our new Duress Card also includes a host of new features that further enhance safety and security, leveraging our proven wireless technology.”
Key Features Of The EN2242 Duress Card
The device is engineered to deliver fast, reliable emergency alerts while ensuring ease of use:
- The ability to activate up to three different alarm conditions, allowing first responders to quickly react with the most appropriate response.
- Activation affirmation indicators including LEDs and haptic vibration to silently alert the wearer that an alarm button has been pressed.
- Location and real-time tracking when paired with integrated security systems leveraging Inovonics’ cloud-based Advanced Location services to pinpoint precisely where an event is taking place.
- A waterproof casing allowing the device to be worn in a variety of environments where it may be exposed to water or moisture.
- A sealed long-life battery that ensures continuous operation when it’s needed most.
- Proven Inovonics EchoStream® wireless transmission technology utilizing multi-channel signaling over different frequencies and long distances without interference in commercially constructed facilities.
Built For Multiple Industries
The EN2242 Duress Card is designed for broad adoption across sectors where safety is critical:
- Education institutions
- Healthcare facilities
- Corporate offices
- Industrial sites
- Retail environments
- Hospitality venues
Its flexibility makes it suitable for both new deployments and upgrades to existing security systems.
Smart Deployment And Availability
To simplify large-scale implementation, the device is shipped in packs of five—ideal for distributing across classrooms, departments, or entire facilities. This packaging approach supports efficient rollout and standardized deployment strategies.
Driving The Future Of Wearable Security
With the introduction of the EN2242 Duress Card, Inovonics continues to push innovation in wireless life-safety solutions. By combining comfort, reliability, and intelligent alerting capabilities, the company is addressing one of the most critical challenges in safety technology: ensuring users consistently wear and rely on their devices.
Inovonics is a leading provider of wireless communication technologies for life safety, security, and commercial applications. The company specializes in highly reliable, long-range wireless solutions, including its EchoStream® technology, which is widely used in healthcare, education, and enterprise environments. Inovonics focuses on delivering scalable, easy-to-deploy systems that enhance safety, operational efficiency, and real-time response capabilities.
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https://security.world/wireless-security-solutions-innovation
External Links URLs
https://www.inovonics.com/new-duress-card
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the EN2242 Duress Card?
It is a wearable panic device by Inovonics designed to send emergency alerts quickly and reliably in various environments.
2. What makes this device different from traditional panic buttons?
It features a lightweight, comfortable design along with advanced capabilities like multi-alarm activation and real-time location tracking.
3. Where can the Duress Card be used?
It is suitable for education, healthcare, corporate, industrial, retail, and hospitality sectors.
4. Does the device support location tracking?
Yes, it integrates with cloud-based Advanced Location services to provide real-time tracking.
5. How is the product sold?
The EN2242 Duress Card is available in packs of five for efficient deployment.
Source: inovonics.com