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A wheeled transport device includes a body having a compartment configured to contain goods. Wheels are rotatably attached to a lower portion of the body, and a handle is attached to an upper portion of the body. The handle is configured to retract within a cavity defined by the body. An electronic

A wheeled transport device includes a body having a compartment configured to contain goods. Wheels are rotatably attached to a lower portion of the body, and a handle is attached to an upper portion of the body. The handle is configured to retract within a cavity defined by the body. An electronic device is mounted to the handle.

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What is claimed is: 1. A wheeled transport device configured to be manually wheeled by a pedestrian user, the transport device comprising: a body defining a compartment configured to contain goods; at least one wheel disposed at a lower portion of the body and secured to the body for rotation along

What is claimed is: 1. A wheeled transport device configured to be manually wheeled by a pedestrian user, the transport device comprising: a body defining a compartment configured to contain goods; at least one wheel disposed at a lower portion of the body and secured to the body for rotation along a surface upon which the user is walking; a handle attached to an upper portion of the body, the handle being configured to retract within a cavity defined by the body; and an electronic device mounted to the handle, the electronic device being configured to deactivate when the handle is retracted; wherein the electronic device comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of a WiFi locator, a clock, a custom computer, a PDA, a calculator, an expense counter, a cell phone, a GPS device, and a luggage locating device. 2. The wheeled transport device of claim 1, further comprising a switch configured to electrically connect the electronic device to a power supply. 3. The wheeled transport device of claim 2, wherein the switch is positioned within the handle. 4. The wheeled transport device of claim 2, wherein the switch is configured to disconnect electrical supply to the electronic device when the handle is retracted. 5. The wheeled transport device of claim 2, wherein the power supply is positioned within the body. 6. The wheeled transport device of claim 2, wherein the power supply comprises an electric generator operably coupled to the wheel and configured to produce electrical energy as the user wheels the device along the surface. 7. The wheeled transport device of claim 2, wherein the power supply is positioned within the handle. 8. The wheeled transport device of claim 2, further comprising an electrical contact configured to contact the switch when the handle is extended, the electrical contact being electrically connected to the electronic device. 9. The wheeled transport device of claim 8, wherein the electrical contact is positioned within the cavity. 10. The wheeled transport device of claim 1, wherein the electronic device is releasably attached to the handle. 11. The wheeled transport device of claim 10, wherein the electronic device is constructed to be retained within a recess defined by the handle. 12. The wheeled transport device of claim 1, wherein the handle is a telescoping handle. 13. The wheeled transport device of claim 1, wherein a plurality of electronic devices are mounted to the handle. 14. The wheeled transport device of claim 13, wherein the electronic devices are configured to be releasably mounted to the handle. 15. The wheeled transport device of claim 13, wherein at least some of the electronic devices are interchangeable with one another. 16. The wheeled transport device of claim 1, wherein the wheeled transport device comprises a wheeled luggage device. 17. A wheeled transport device configured to be manually wheeled by a pedestrian user, the transport device comprising: a body defining a compartment configured to contain goods; at least one wheel disposed at a lower portion of the body and secured to the body for rotation along a surface upon which the user is walking; a handle attached to an upper portion of the body, the handle being configured to retract within a cavity defined by the body; and a WiFi locating device mounted to the handle, the WiFi locating device being adapted to detect WiFi signals. 18. The wheeled transport device of claim 17, wherein the WiFi locating device is configured to retract within the cavity when the handle is retracted. 19. The wheeled transport device of claim 18, wherein the WiFi locating device is not visible to a user when retracted within the cavity. 20. The wheeled transport device of claim 18, wherein the cavity is defined by relatively hard surfaces to protect the WiFi locating device from damage when the WiFi locating device is retracted. 21. The wheeled transport device of claim 17, wherein the WiFi locating device is configured to deactivate upon retracting the handle. 22. The wheeled transport device of claim 17, further comprising an electrical switch, the WiFi locating device comprising a contact member configured to electrically contact the electrical switch when the handle is extended. 23. The wheeled transport device of claim 17, further comprising a power supply adapted to provide power to the WiFi locating device. 24. The wheeled transport device of claim 23, wherein the power supply comprises an electric generator operably coupled to the wheel and configured to produce electrical energy as the user wheels the device along the surface. 25. The wheeled transport device of claim 24, wherein the electric generator is positioned within the body. 26. The wheeled transport device of claim 17, further comprising an indicator connected to the WiFi locating device, the indicator being adapted to indicate a strength of the WiFi signals detected by the WiFi locating device to a user. 27. The wheeled transport device of claim 26, wherein the indicator is mounted to the handle. 28. The wheeled transport device of claim 17, wherein the wheeled transport device comprises a wheeled luggage device. 29. A wheeled transport device configured to be manually wheeled by a pedestrian user, the transport device comprising: a body defining a compartment configured to contain goods; at least one wheel disposed at a lower portion of the body and secured to the body for rotation along a surface upon which the user is walking; a handle attached to an upper portion of the body, the handle being configured to retract within a cavity defined by the body, the handle comprising a first portion and a second portion that is detachable from the first portion; and an electronic device mounted to the second portion of the handle; wherein the first and second portions of the handle comprise mating features adapted to engage one another to secure the first and second portions to one another, the mating features comprising a projection and a slot configured to receive the projection. 30. The wheeled transport device of claim 29, wherein the handle comprises a locking member adapted to lock the first and second portions in a joined configuration. 31. The wheeled transport device of claim 30, wherein the locking member comprises a mechanical fastener. 32. The wheeled transport device of claim 29, further comprising a power supply adapted to provide the electronic device with energy. 33. The wheeled transport device of claim 32, wherein the first portion of the handle comprises electrical contacts electrically connected to the power supply, the electrical contacts of the first portion configured to mate with electrical contacts of the second portion when the first and second portions are secured to one another. 34. The wheeled transport device of claim 32, wherein the power supply comprises an electric generator operably coupled to the wheel and configured to produce electrical energy as the user wheels the device along the surface. 35. The wheeled transport device of claim 29, wherein the wheeled transport device comprises a wheeled luggage device. 36. A wheeled transport device configured to be manually wheeled by a pedestrian user, the transport device comprising: a body defining a compartment configured to contain goods; at least one wheel disposed at a lower portion of the body and secured to the body for rotation along a surface upon which the user is walking; a handle attached to an upper portion of the body, the handle being configured to retract within a cavity defined by the body; and an electronic device mounted to the handle, the electronic device being configured to deactivate when the handle is retracted; wherein the electronic device is releasably attached to the handle and constructed to be retained within a recess defined by the handle. 37. The wheeled transport device of claim 36, further comprising a switch configured to electrically connect the electronic device to a power supply. 38. The wheeled transport device of claim 37, wherein the switch is positioned within the handle. 39. The wheeled transport device of claim 37, wherein the switch is configured to disconnect electrical supply to the electronic device when the handle is retracted. 40. The wheeled transport device of claim 37, wherein the power supply comprises an electric generator operably coupled to the wheel and configured to produce electrical energy as the user wheels the device along the surface. 41. The wheeled transport device of claim 37, further comprising an electrical contact configured to contact the switch when the handle is extended, the electrical contact being electrically connected to the electronic device. 42. The wheeled transport device of claim 41, wherein the electrical contact is positioned within the cavity. 43. The wheeled transport device of claim 38, wherein the wheeled transport device comprises a wheeled luggage device. 44. A wheeled transport device configured to be manually wheeled by a pedestrian user, the transport device comprising: a body defining a compartment configured to contain goods; at least one wheel disposed at a lower portion of the body and secured to the body for rotation along a surface upon which the user is walking; a handle attached to an upper portion of the body, the handle being configured to retract within a cavity defined by the body; and a plurality of electronic devices releasably mounted to the handle, the electronic devices being configured to deactivate when the handle is retracted, at least some of the electronic devices being interchangeable with one another. 45. The wheeled transport device of claim 44, further comprising a switch configured to electrically connect the plurality electronic devices to a power supply. 46. The wheeled transport device of claim 45, wherein the switch is positioned within the handle. 47. The wheeled transport device of claim 45, wherein the switch is configured to disconnect electrical supply to the plurality electronic devices when the handle is retracted. 48. The wheeled transport device of claim 45, wherein the power supply comprises an electric generator operably coupled to the wheel and configured to produce electrical energy as the user wheels the device along the surface. 49. The wheeled transport device of claim 45, further comprising an electrical contact configured to contact the switch when the handle is extended, the electrical contact being electrically connected to the plurality of electronic devices. 50. The wheeled transport device of claim 44, wherein the wheeled transport device comprises a wheeled luggage device. 51. A wheeled transport device configured to be manually wheeled by a pedestrian user, the transport device comprising: a body defining a compartment configured to contain goods; at least one wheel disposed at a lower portion of the body and secured to the body for rotation along a surface upon which the user is walking; a handle attached to an upper portion of the body, the handle being configured to retract within a cavity defined by the body, the handle comprising a first portion and a second portion that is detachable from the first portion; an electronic device mounted to the second portion of the handle; and a power supply adapted to provide the electronic device with energy; wherein the first portion of the handle comprises electrical contacts electrically connected to the power supply, the electrical contacts of the first portion configured to mate with electrical contacts of the second portion when the first and second portions are secured to one another. 52. The wheeled transport device of claim 51, wherein the first and second portions of the handle comprise mating features adapted to engage one another to secure the first and second portions to one another. 53. The wheeled transport device of claim 51, wherein the handle comprises a locking member adapted to lock the first and second portions in a joined configuration. 54. The wheeled transport device of claim 53, wherein the locking member comprises a mechanical fastener. 55. The wheeled transport device of claim 51, wherein the power supply comprises an electric generator operably coupled to the wheel and configured to produce electrical energy as the user wheels the device along the surface. 56. The wheeled transport device of claim 51, wherein the wheeled transport device comprises a wheeled luggage device.