Abstract: Embodiments are provided for detecting and handling missing meeting attendees. The embodiments include mechanisms to detect and notify missing attendees to join a meeting, and inform a meeting organizer of the status of missing attendees. The missing attendees are detected using user equipment (UE) and location determining technology. Additionally, UE sensor technology is used to estimate arrival time of expected attendees. A UE of the organizer detects present attendees in a meeting location using a near range wireless connection with UEs of the present attendees. The organizer's UE then detects a missing attendee from the meeting in accordance with a pre-established list of invitees and the detected present attendees, and sends a notification message including a reminder of the meeting to a UE of the missing attendee. The UE of the missing attendee also receives a message to activate a wireless positioning service capability.

Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for facilitating call set-up procedures to permit effectuation of a selected communication service. Storage locations are maintained at a mobile station at which synchronization identification indicia is stored. When a call connection is to be formed to effectuate a selected communication service, associated synchronization indication indicia is retrieved from the storage locations and used pursuant to the call set-up procedures.