Software Integration in LabVIEW

[jL637]

Is it possible to integrate outside software packages in labview?

For instance, I want to run an off-the-shelf image and audio processor, and I want to import the data from there and into LabVIEW, and then stored.

Is that possible?

[Dennis_Knutson]

It all depends on the other software. Does it support ActiveX, DDE, command line parameters, DLL calls? You can post the name of the software you're thinking about using and see if anyone as any experience with it or check with the vendor(s).

[zou]

It might be easier to use third party VIs to do image/audio processing. What kind of data enhencement features are you looking for?

George Zou
http://gtoolbox.yeah.net

[parser]

For audio: We're looking at software capable of voice recognition (speech to text) for multiple users, and then recording that text to a data file via LabVIEW, and the ability to detect slurring and record the response time between questions and answers. As of now, an efficient speect to text software is most important. So we've been looking into DragonNaturally Speaking, or IBM ViaVoice.

For Image Processing: We want the ability to compare before/after photos, and then record that difference to file and measure area of a small object despite the light intensity, and also record that as well. We've looked into the NI NI IMAQ Vision, but also want to look into other alternatives (like VisionGauge)

Does anyone know whether it's possible to integrate these
softwares via LabVIEW?

[Enrique]

parser;

There are example on how to incorporate voice recognition software into LabVIEW. Visit the following link:

Voice Recognition in LabVIEW [link removed; example no longer available]

IMAQ will do the job for image comparison. You will gain better insight if you post your question in the Vision forum. There are other softwares that integrates to LabVIEW too, like IVision.

Regards;
Enrique