Abstract: A method and a system for a radio listener or a television viewer to retrieve a stored broadcast segment, such a song title or a sound recording, upon receiving a transmitted broadcast segment. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method and system facilitates retrieving a stored broadcast segment associated with a transmitted broadcast segment in response to a user inquiry, wherein the user inquiry references a time and a date of a broadcast and a station identifier of the transmitted broadcast segment. The user initiates the inquiry upon receiving the transmitted broadcast segment that interests the user. The method includes configuring a broadcast segment database with a plurality of stored broadcast segments associated with respective broadcast times, broadcast dates, station identifiers and identification information.

Abstract: A method and a system for obtaining descriptions and commercial terms of properties for sale via a wireless communications device. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method and system that facilitates the retrieval of information describing a parcel of real property via a wireless communications channel. The method includes configuring a real property inventory database with information describing a plurality of parcels of real property. The information includes property codes associated with the parcels with each property code associated with a parcel data set that includes an offering price for the parcel. The property code of the parcel of land is received in a mobile communications device in response to a user inquiry. The property code is stored in association with a user identification code in a user database.