Abstract: A system and method for wirelessly retrieving information is disclosed. The system and method include a digital icon which is provided on a product or a printed publication or incorporated with printed or stenciled or other copy and which digitally encodes a captured image of the digital icon for transmission to a resolving host for the purpose of accessing and retrieving pertinent information relevant to the printed copy. A camera-enabled wireless electronic device can be used to capture an image of the digital icon and encoding software transmutes the digitally captured image into a value for transmission to a resolving host for the purpose of accessing and retrieving the pertinent information. If desired, a purchase of a product or service can be made through this system or the information can be accessed from an information source such as an Internet URL or other content or data source for the informational enhancement and enjoyment of the user.