Question-Answering Approach to 3D Information Retrieval System

Abstract

        During the last decade, a common practice in architectural and interior design has been involving the creating of digital three-dimensional (3D) models during a design process. While a digital modelling of design artefacts is much easier and faster than before, managing and retrieving of 3D model information is still a challenging task. This study aims to review ongoing researches in 3D information retrieval systems and to highlight needs for developing of better methods to facilitate a 3D model retrieval and extraction process. A systematic review method was employed to identify, appraise and synthesise all the empirical evidences. This examine relied upon qualitative analysis of documentation from the literature and ongoing researches. The results reveal that the number of researches acknowledges that current 3D information retrieval systems still have drawbacks on a precise interpretation of what a user needs. This study thus suggests that the current systems can greatly benefit if they take advantages that a question-answering search system offers. The proposal model of a feasible architecture is presented in the discussions section. This model extends a common 3D information retrieval system by utilising a general architecture of question-answering system.