babylonian-image-library v1.0.1

Deterministic infinite image library generator inspired by Borges' "The Library of Babel"

Generate unique, deterministic images based on coordinate systems without storing image data.

Python Generator Deterministic Image Library PyPI Research

babylonian-image-library — a deterministic infinite image library generator inspired by Borges' "The Library of Babel". Generate unique, deterministic images based on coordinate systems without storing image data.

⚠️ Project Status: Research & Development

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: This project is currently in active research and development phase. It is provided as-is for academic and experimental purposes only. No guarantees of stability, security, or fitness for any particular purpose are provided. Users assume all risks associated with usage.

Current Version: 1.0.1 (New Modular Architecture)

Complete rewrite with breaking changes — this version introduces a completely new architecture inspired by the Smart Babylon Library:

  • Multi-Universe Support — Isolated image libraries with different configurations
  • 6D Coordinate System — Floor, room, cabinet, shelf, book, page coordinates
  • Deterministic Generation — Same coordinates always produce the same image
  • Home Directory Storage — Organized storage in ~/babylonian_image_library/
  • Multiple Image Types — Standard and abstract image generation
  • Configurable Settings — Custom dimensions, formats, and quality
  • Modular Architecture — Clean separation with config, coordinates, core, and generator modules

Legacy Version: 0.1.4 (Deprecated)

Version 0.1.4 and earlier are no longer supported. The previous monolithic architecture has been completely replaced by the new modular system.

This library implements concepts from our published research:

  • Deterministic Image Generation — Same coordinates always produce the same image
  • Infinite Image Library — Virtually unlimited images through coordinate system
  • Zero Image Storage — Images generated on-demand, only metadata stored
  • Multi-Universe Support — Isolated libraries with different configurations
  • Home Directory Storage — Automatic organization in user's home directory
  • Configurable — Custom image dimensions, formats, and quality
  • Abstract Art Generation — Algorithmic abstract image creation
  • Modular Design — Clean, maintainable architecture

pip install babylonian-image-library

from babylonian_image_library import SmartBabylonImageLibrary

# Create library instance
library = SmartBabylonImageLibrary()

# Generate a random image
image_path = library.generate_random_image()
print(f"Image saved: {image_path}")

# Get specific image by coordinates
image = library.get_image(floor=1, room=3, cabinet=2, shelf=5, book=42, page=1)
image.save("specific_image.png")

The library follows a modular architecture:

babylonian_image_library/
├── library/
│   ├── config.py      # ImageLibraryConfig
│   ├── coordinates.py # ImageCoordinates
│   ├── core.py        # BabylonianImageLibrary, SmartBabylonImageLibrary
│   └── generator.py   # BabylonianImageGenerator

Each image is located using 6-dimensional coordinates:

  • floor — Library floor (0-100)
  • room — Room number (0-50)
  • cabinet — Cabinet number (0-20)
  • shelf — Shelf number (0-10)
  • book — Book number (0-1000)
  • page — Page number (0-500)

from babylonian_image_library import SmartBabylonImageLibrary, ImageLibraryConfig

# Custom configuration
config = ImageLibraryConfig(
    universe="abstract_art",    # Universe name
    width=800,                  # Image width
    height=600,                 # Image height
    image_format="JPEG",        # PNG, JPEG, etc.
    quality=90                  # JPEG quality (1-100)
)

library = SmartBabylonImageLibrary(config)

from babylonian_image_library import SmartBabylonImageLibrary, ImageLibraryConfig

# Different universes - different images
fantasy_config = ImageLibraryConfig(universe="middle_earth")
scifi_config = ImageLibraryConfig(universe="andromeda_galaxy")

fantasy_library = SmartBabylonImageLibrary(fantasy_config)
scifi_library = SmartBabylonImageLibrary(scifi_config)

# Same coordinates, different images
fantasy_image = fantasy_library.get_image(1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1)
scifi_image = scifi_library.get_image(1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1)

SmartBabylonImageLibrary:

  • get_image(floor, room, cabinet, shelf, book, page) — Get image by coordinates
  • get_abstract_image(floor, room, cabinet, shelf, book, page) — Get abstract image
  • save_image(floor, room, cabinet, shelf, book, page, filename) — Save image to file
  • save_abstract_image(floor, room, cabinet, shelf, book, page, filename) — Save abstract image
  • generate_random_image() — Generate and save random image
  • get_library_info() — Get library information

ImageLibraryConfig:

  • universe — Universe name (default: "default")
  • width — Image width (default: 1920)
  • height — Image height (default: 1080)
  • image_format — Image format (default: "PNG")
  • quality — JPEG quality (default: 95)

ImageCoordinates:

  • floor, room, cabinet, shelf, book, page — Coordinate components
  • seed — Combined seed string for generation
  • to_dict() — Convert to dictionary
  • to_json() — Convert to JSON string

Before (0.1.4):

from babylonian_image_library import BabylonianImageLibrary

library = BabylonianImageLibrary()
address = library.generate_random_address()  # "Room42:Wall3:Shelf7:Volume5:Book23:Page456"
library.save_image(address, "image.png")

After (1.0.1):

from babylonian_image_library import SmartBabylonImageLibrary

library = SmartBabylonImageLibrary()
image_path = library.generate_random_image()  # Automatically generates coordinates
# Or use specific coordinates:
image = library.get_image(floor=1, room=3, cabinet=2, shelf=5, book=42, page=1)

Key breaking changes:

  • New import paths: from babylonian_image_library import SmartBabylonImageLibrary
  • Different coordinate system: 6D coordinates instead of address strings
  • Modular structure with separate config, coordinates, core, and generator modules
  • Multi-universe support with isolated libraries
  • Home directory storage: ~/babylonian_image_library/

Images are automatically stored in:

  • Linux/Mac: ~/babylonian_image_library/{universe}/
  • Windows: C:\Users\{username}\babylonian_image_library\{universe}\

Image generation is deterministic based on coordinates and universe:

# Same coordinates = same image
library1 = SmartBabylonImageLibrary(ImageLibraryConfig(universe="test"))
library2 = SmartBabylonImageLibrary(ImageLibraryConfig(universe="test"))

image1 = library1.get_image(1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1)
image2 = library2.get_image(1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1)

# Images will be identical

RESEARCH STATUS: This implementation is part of ongoing research into deterministic systems and pointer-based architectures. It should not be used in production environments or for any critical applications.

Basic Usage:

from babylonian_image_library import SmartBabylonImageLibrary

library = SmartBabylonImageLibrary()

# Generate multiple random images
for i in range(5):
    path = library.generate_random_image()
    print(f"Generated: {path}")

# Get library information
info = library.get_library_info()
print(f"Library location: {info['library_path']}")
print(f"Total images: {info['total_images']}")

Working with Coordinates:

from babylonian_image_library import ImageCoordinates

# Create specific coordinates
coords = ImageCoordinates(floor=5, room=10, cabinet=3, shelf=2, book=150, page=42)
print(f"Coordinates: {coords}")
print(f"Seed: {coords.seed}")

# Use coordinates with library
image = library.get_image(coords.floor, coords.room, coords.cabinet,
                         coords.shelf, coords.book, coords.page)

Advanced Usage:

from babylonian_image_library import SmartBabylonImageLibrary, ImageLibraryConfig

# Create specialized universe for digital art
art_config = ImageLibraryConfig(
    universe="digital_art",
    width=1024,
    height=768,
    image_format="PNG"
)

art_library = SmartBabylonImageLibrary(art_config)

# Generate a series of abstract artworks
for i in range(10):
    art_library.save_abstract_image(1, 1, 1, 1, i, 0, f"artwork_{i}.png")

By using this software, you agree to the full disclaimer terms.

Software provided "AS IS" without warranty. You assume all risks.

Full legal disclaimer: See DISCLAIMER.md

License: BSD 3-Clause License

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Created by Alexander Suvorov

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