Abstract: An apparatus and/or device for holding an earphone bud in or proximate to an ear is described. In some embodiments, the apparatus includes an ear bud support portion that supports and/or maintains an ear bud in a desired position, and an ear attachment portion that attaches the apparatus to the ear of a person wearing the apparatus.

Abstract: 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 which communicates with the EBD and may contact a consumer by a third link and offer the authorized incentive. The ESPD provides the consumer with a unique identification number. An ECD enables the consumer to communicate by the third link with the ESPD and inquire of available incentives. A personal device contains and transmits a unique identification number to a consumer by the service provider. A plurality of ERDs each of which is located at the site of receipt of the incentive. The ERD is coupled to the ESPD by a fourth link and may communicate with the ESPD.