A system comprises several components for electronically distributing consumer incentives. The merchant uses a first link to inform a distributor of the incentive, then an EBD with a second link to communicate and authorize the incentive to a service provider. An ESPD communicates via the second link...http://www.google.com/patents/US20020077895?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20020077895 - Electronic consumer incentive distribution system
