Various embodiments of a 911 emergency voice/data telecommunication network
are provided. In one embodiment, the telecommunication network includes: a caller
device originating a 911 emergency call having a voice portion, and a data portion,
a local service interface, a public voice network, a public data network, and an
ESN, wherein the ESN determines the appropriate emergency service organization
to receive the 911 emergency call and dispatches the voice portion and data portion
thereto. In another embodiment, the telecommunication network includes: a BS, MSC,
MPC, and PDE. In another embodiment, the 911 emergency call includes a 911 origination
service option. In another aspect of the invention, a method for communicating
a mobile-originated 911 emergency call to an appropriate PSAP is provided. In still
another aspect of the invention, a caller device for originating the 911 emergency
call is provided. The caller device includes: a microphone, a camera, and a 911 button.