how to check if an application is running in the background on a PocketPC

[paulbuzzy]

I have an application that analyzes sound on a PocketPC device running Windows Mobile 5. I want to be able to suspend the sound analysis if the application is in the background. How can I get the app to check if it is in the background (or not the front app)? I am using the PDA module version 8.2.1.

Also, is there a way to control sound input volume (mic gain) on a Windows Mobile device?

[Coal_Man]

Hi Paul,

While there is no native LabVIEW function that can tell what applications are running in the background, you can use the code interface node to connect with external programs that would be able to tell what applications are running.  A quick Google search for PDA task manager returned some interesting links:

PocketPC Task Managers

http://www.pocketpccity.com/software/pocketpc/shell-taskman-datesort-1.html

Task Manager for Windows Mobile based PDAs

http://www.gotdotnet.com/Community/UserSamples/Details.aspx?SampleGuid=23b3cd78-464f-4e11-8378-1a107...

Some of these applications may allow you to interface with the task manager and determine what programs are running in the background.  I hope this helps.

[paulbuzzy]

Thanks Coal Man, I'll give your suggestions a whirl