Abstract: Systems and methods for asset mapping include storing at least one asset instance on a computer readable medium. The asset instance is processed such that the processed extracted data is stored within a series of field in at least one data store. The asset is mapped using a predefined asset linking process. The map of asset links is displayed to a user on a user interface.

Abstract: A communication system for controlling a vehicle component comprises at least one control panel for manual input of a control command, as well as at least one conductor for transmitting a signal, generated as a result of the control command, to the vehicle component. Optical means are also provided for transmitting the control command to the conductor. Consequently the control panels can be easily replaced. The positioning can also be varied.