I am evaluating the possible use of PDA that runs Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 software for PocketPC and would like to know if the LabVIEW 7.0 PDA module supports this software. I am planning to scan barcodes with this PDA and transmit this data over a WLAN to database.
There are no built in special functions for using LabVIEW PDA with Windows Mobile 2003. LV PDA programs can communicate with TCP and serial. If the Windows programs operate in the background, then there should be no problems.
Depending on the Pocket PC PDA type it is practical to add a barcode reader attachment and then use this as keyboard input into the PDA. You can look at a Grabba barcode Reader attachment (www.grabba.com)
I work for Grabba in R&D and we are looking at demand in this area (which is why I was looking at the forum to try and determine whether a need exists).
If we can help you let us know. I would be interested in knowing where you think this will help you. We have our own ideas but input from the field is most welcome.
