Abstract: The present invention recognizes that a need exists for timely, accurate, and thorough methods, systems, articles of manufacture and methods of doing business in the context of information retrieval and analysis, particularly for businesses dealing in goods and services wherein price fluctuations are common and rapid. The present invention addresses these needs by providing appropriate systems, methods, articles of manufacture and methods of doing business. One aspect of the present invention is a method for obtaining results from a query, including: providing a query to a server by a client system; obtaining data relating to the query; optionally storing the data in whole or in part on the server; formulating a response to the query using software and the data; optionally notifying a client remote location of the existence of the results; and obtaining the results through the client system.

Abstract: The present invention describes a portable radiotelephone (100) equipped with a connector having an ejection mechanism and a detect switch for an insertable module. The connector (500) is simple in design and may be constructed from a single piece of metal sheet. A module (102), which adds functionality to the portable radiotelephone, is inserted into a module slot (104) of the portable radiotelephone. When the module is fully inserted, the connector detects its presence. The connector also ejects the fully inserted module when a user desires to remove or change the module and lifts a retaining clip (502).