Interface a Video Camera

Hi, I am quite new to labview 7 but wish to know is it possible to create a VI that can link with my SONY video camera(Through USB port) and show the real time video picture on the VI screen itself when it is run. WHat sort of libraries files or any other things that i need that can create such a VI in labview? I will also wish to make this VI such that it can be used to access through the net to another PC with the same camera? Is it possible? thanks.

You should find some stuff if you search. Irene He's IVIsion seems to work well:
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