FAQ's about The Joey Booth

What's The Joey Booth?

The Joey Booth is a nonverbal emotional check-in system designed for schools and youth environments.

It allows children to express their emotional state using tactile buttons and an NFC-activated plush, all within a private, sound-dampening booth.

How does it work?

Students tap their assigned plush (with an embedded NFC tag), choose their emotion(s) by pressing labeled buttons, and spend a few quiet moments inside the booth. The system logs anonymous check-ins using UUIDs for patent tracking.

Is it only for neurodivergent students?

Not at all. While the booth is designed  to be neurodivergent safe, it supports all children - especially those who benefit from nonverbal tools, privacy or routine-based emotional regulation.

Does it collect any personal data?

No. The Joey Booth is FERPA-compliant and does not store names, photos, or biometrics. User identity is managed outside the system, using anonymized tags.

What ages is it suitable for?

The system is adaptable for ages 5-18, with customizable icons and language for both younger and older students

Can we customize the emotions on the buttons?

Yes, emotions and intensity levels are fully configurable but limited to 25. You can replace certain emotions and adjust the design based on your students' needs.

How long does a check-in take?

Typically under 10 seconds, though students may stay a bit longer to self-regulate before returning to class

Can multiple students use it per day?

Yes, the booth resets between each session and supports multiple daily check-ins from different students

Does it require internet or

Wi-Fi?

No internet is required to operate the booth.

However, optional features such as cloud-based data sync or dashboard may use Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

What's included in the kit?

The 3-panel privacy booth.

25-button emotion board.

Joey plush with embedded NFC tag (The amount is customized to the classroom's needs)

Microcontroller with pre-programmed logging system

Setup instructions and optional accesories.

Can we try it before purchasing?

Yes. Pilot programs and demo kits are available.