An Indoor Space Model of Building Considering Multi-Type Segmentation

Indoor space is a core part of supporting indoor applications. Most of the existing indoor space models are expressed from three space scales: building, floor, and room, and the granularity is not fine enough, lacking the expression of each functional subspace inside the room. In this study, we first analyzed the spatio-temporal segmentation characteristics of indoor space, and proposed a multi-level indoor space model framework that takes into account multiple types of segmentation. As well, based on the IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) standard, the extension of the indoor functional subspace was realized. The experimental results showed that the indoor space model proposed in this paper can effectively support the expression of functional subspace under the multi-type segmentation based on indoor elements, especially from the aspects of semantics, geometry, relationship, and attribute. This study enriches the granularity of existing indoor models and provides support for refined indoor navigation and evacuation applications.