Method and apparatus for non-voice emergency services

Abstract

A method and apparatus for performing non-voice emergency services (NOVES) between a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) and a public safety answering point (PSAP) is disclosed. A NOVES session may be initiated by sending a NOVES initiation request message that includes information relating to the NOVES capabilities of the WTRU, and information relating to an emergency situation. The information relating to the NOVES capabilities of the WTRU may include an indication of whether the WTRU supports a fake power-off mode, or whether the WTRU supports PSAP control. Other methods are disclosed that include a method for a PSAP combining a multiple NOVES sessions, and a method for handing over a NOVES session having multiple media streams.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A wireless smartphone comprising:
 a digital camera;   a memory;   a display/touchpad configured to receive user inputs for controlling the wireless smartphone and to display data to a user of the smartphone;   a processor coupled to the digital camera, memory, and   display/touchpad configured to receive data from the digital camera and store the data in the memory;   a transceiver configured to receive at least one signal from a remote controller;   the processor, in response to the at least one signal, further configured to activate the digital camera of the WTRU; and   the transceiver is further configured to transmit the images from the digital camera for display at the remote controller.   
     
     
         2 . The wireless smartphone of  claim 1  wherein the display/touchpad and the digital camera are not active when the at least one signal is received.