Smartphone use indoors

Classes and exams? Under control.

Clear rules. Enforced by technology. Always reachable in an emergency.

2027 pilot projectHow it works
Time-limitedOnly during classes or exams
Defined zonesOnly in designated areas
CustomizableAllow emergency access and approved apps
Overhead view of an exam room with a restricted student zone and an unrestricted instructor zoneStudents · phone use restrictedInstructor · central control

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The problem

Smartphones are in every classroom.

Four risks that rules alone struggle to address.

01
DistractionFocus drops and classes are interrupted.
02
CheatingExam integrity is at risk and supervision becomes harder.
03
Unauthorized recordingsPrivacy is put at risk in sensitive areas.
04
Constant supervisionMonitoring takes staff time and attention.
Four scenes showing distraction, cheating, recordings, and supervision during classes and exams

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The solution

One room. Clearly defined zones.

Teachers and exam proctors control use centrally. Defined zones determine which functions remain available.

Technology-controlled smartphone zones in an exam room

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Student zoneRegular smartphone use is blocked.
Instructor and proctor zoneCentral activation and release.
Outside the zoneNormal smartphone use resumes.

How it works

Activate. Teach. Release.

No collecting phones, constant monitoring, or disruption to the lesson.

01

Activate

The teacher or exam proctor activates restrictions centrally.

02

Control

Regular smartphone use is prevented within the designated zones.

03

Release

Phones are automatically released after the class or exam.

Always reachable

Block distractions. Keep essential access.

Essential contacts and apps remain available while restrictions are active.

  • Saved emergency contacts
  • Medically necessary apps
  • Emergency responder apps
  • Individually approved apps
Phones remain connected and reachable
Smartphone with active restrictions and emergency functions available

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Sensitive areas

Privacy takes more than a ban.

Designated protected zones reduce the risk of unauthorized photos and videos, without cameras or personal surveillance.

  • Restrooms and entrances
  • Changing areas
  • Private and protected spaces
Privacy protection · without surveillance
Designated protected zones in restrooms and changing areas

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Use cases

For every place where focus matters.

From classroom learning to certification.

School classes, computer-based exams, college seminars, and professional training

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Schools & school authoritiesTesting centers & TÜVUniversities & professional chambersProfessional developmentDriving schoolsTraining centers

The difference

Rules work when they can be enforced.

Traditional measures rely on discipline and monitoring. nofon rooms enforces the desired restrictions through technology.

Traditional measures

Dependent on supervision

  • Smartphone bans
  • Collection boxes and lockers
  • Manual checks
  • App-only solutions
  • Depend on self-discipline
With nofon rooms

Enforced by technology

  • Defined spaces and time periods
  • Custom exceptions
  • Emergency contacts remain reachable
  • No personal surveillance
  • Centrally activated and released

Proven principle · new application

From safer roads to safer rooms.

One core technology. Two environments to protect.

Comparison of protected zones in a vehicle and in a room

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The technology that prevents distraction in vehicles brings clear, enforceable rules to classrooms and exams.

Pilot projects in 2027

Help us shape safer classrooms and exam rooms.

Our first pilot projects will launch in early 2027. We are looking for institutions that want to use the solution in real-world settings and help us develop it further.

Discuss a pilot project

For schools, school authorities, testing centers, TÜV, universities, and other institutions.

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