How to create a view similar to the system notification area in android?

Question

I'd like to have a view in my activity, which initially stays at the top of the screen like a little bar, but when you tap on it it should expand down, like the system notification area.

I haven't found any standard controls with such behaviour. What's the best way to implement this?

Answer 1

Use a SlidingDrawer. Here is a good tutorial.