Abstract: An advertising display control system includes a display stand on which merchandise is displayed. An audio-visual (AV) component on which a prerecorded promotional video of the merchandise is playable for viewing by consumers passing by the display stand. A controller is provided that monitors the state of the AV component, such as, whether it is powered on or off or whether there is no power to the system. A General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) module communicates the detected state of the AV component to a database. A user interface enables a remote user to access the database to monitor the detected state of the AV component. The GPRS module may also communicate video or photos of the displayed merchandise to the database to permit the user to remotely visually monitor the display stand.

Abstract: An inflatable bed having an inflatable top mattress portion and an inflatable support structure portion having at least one ring section. Each ring section of the support structure portion includes a peripheral tubular member defining an exterior periphery and a reinforcing member connected thereto.