Abstract: The present application describes various methods and devices for providing content to users. In one aspect, a method includes, for each content item of a set of content items, obtaining a score for the content item using a recommender system, the score corresponding to a calculation of subsequent repeated engagement by a user with the content item. The method also includes ranking the set of content items based on the respective scores and providing recommendation information to the user for one or more highest ranked content items in the set of content items.

Abstract: A self closing and adjustable closing force cam hinge includes a compression spring located on the hinge so that a hinge pin passes through the compression spring and the head of the hinge pin is retracted in a direction away from the compression spring to compress the compression spring. Compression of the spring applies a closing force to the hinge when the hinge is in the open position. The hinge also includes a spring adjuster having an adjustably positionable body that is adjustably positionable relative to the head of the hinge pin. Adjustment of the position of the adjustably positionable body raises or lowers the head of the hinge pin such that raising of the hinge pin increases compression of the compression spring to increase the closing force applied by the compression spring and lowering of the hinge decreases compression of the compression spring to decrease the closing force applied by the compression spring.

Abstract: A vinyl fence system for replacing an existing wood fence configured to be installed utilizing posts of the existing wood fence. The fence system includes vinyl post sleeves that are slipped over and cover the existing wood posts. The fence system also includes vinyl fence panels made of individual vinyl pickets connected along their lengths by connectors. The panels are configured to be locked together and surface mounted to the wood posts by fasteners, such as screws, passed through the vinyl fence panels and the vinyl sleeves and into the wood post. The fence panels configured to lock together using stiffeners positioned in horizontal rails located on the fence panels, with fasteners, such as screws, extending through the stiffeners, the rails, and into the boards of the panels. Decorative covers are utilized to cover joints and fasteners, and a top rail is located over the ends of the boards.

Abstract: The intent is to improve the usability of a kitchen sink dishpan by the added utility of a built in or produced drain hole in the dishpan. There are discrete embodiments employed in concert with the drain hole, any of which improve the usability, utility and marketability of a kitchen sink dishpan. This drain hole in the dishpan is centered over the kitchen sink drain as the dishpan resides in the kitchen sink The drain hole can be sized to accommodate a rim and basket sink strainer. Or the drain hole can be sized rather to accommodate a cup strainer with sink stopper. Or the drain hole can be sized rather to accommodate a sink stopper alone. Each of these discrete installations is successful in alternately sealing and unsealing the dishpan drain hole. This allows the dishpan to hold or drain the dishwater saving the user the trouble of lifting and dumping the contents. Hence the term, the “Drain Dishpan.

Abstract: An adjustable hinge includes a tension spring having a first end and an opposite second end, the second end of the tension spring being fixed relative to a swing arm hinge mount, a pin having a head including a plurality of projections about a circumference of the head and an opposite end of the pin spaced from the head. The projections of the head are configured to be received by the recesses of a base plate hinge mount, and the pin is positioned to extend through the base plate hinge mount and the swing arm hinge mount and to cooperate with the tension spring so that a first end of the spring is fixed relative to the head of the pin, and then the head of the pin is rotated the first end of the spring also rotates.

Abstract: An adjustable hinge includes a hinge housing rotatably mounted relative to a body, a spring located within the hinge housing, and a spring adjustment system. The spring adjustment system includes a pin having a head including a plurality of projections about a circumference of the head and an opposite end of the pin spaced from the head.

Abstract: A fencing bracket system for supporting a fencing rail having internal cavities open at least one end of the rail. The bracket system includes a mount installable onto a post, and a bracket slidably installable over the mount to securely retain the bracket to the mount. The fencing bracket system avoids the need to install screws or like fasteners into the rails to facilitate installation of fencing and provide improved aesthetics.

Abstract: A digital camera can employ logic to delay capturing a still image after a person has operated the control button until such time as predetermined subject criteria are met, e.g., the subject is smiling with eyes open, three or more players are in the field of view to ensure a good action shot, etc.

Abstract: A digital camera can employ logic to delay capturing a still image after a person has operated the control button until such time as predetermined subject criteria are met, e.g., the subject is smiling with eyes open, three or more players are in the field of view to ensure a good action shot, etc.

Abstract: A digital camera can employ logic to delay capturing a still image after a person has operated the control button until such time as predetermined subject criteria are met, e.g., the subject is smiling with eyes open, three or more players are in the field of view to ensure a good action shot, etc.

Abstract: A digital camera can employ logic to delay capturing a still image after a person has operated the control button until such time as predetermined subject criteria are met, e.g., the subject is smiling with eyes open, three or more players are in the field of view to ensure a good action shot, etc.

Abstract: A digital camera can employ logic to delay capturing a still image after a person has operated the control button until such time as predetermined subject criteria are met, e.g., the subject is smiling with eyes open, three or more players are in the field of view to ensure a good action shot, etc.

Abstract: A mechanical robot can detect intruders using a camera or other motion sensor or aurally using a microphone, and then alert a user in response.

Abstract: A computer component packaging assembly can have an essentially two-dimensional flat configuration for storage and a three-dimensional component holding configuration for holding parts such as ac adapters, batteries, and documentation.