Real-time data processing from DAQ system using LabVIEW

Hello all,

First, a bit of background: I am currently working on a project that is requiring me to use LabVIEW to run a data acquisition system to read in voltages. A change in voltage indicates a change in the parameter being measured.

What I need to do is take in all of the data points from the DAQ and run them process the data to get rid of all of the intermediate points besides the maximum value so that I can perform the necessary mathematical operations on the maximum values to determine if the system I designed is working or not. I know that there is already a max() function in MATLAB, however, I am unsure if this would be the best option to use in my circumstance.

Any help, insight, or guidance would be greatly appreciated. I am stuck on this problem and just can not seem to find a solution.