Add Buttons Above the Notifications Tab in the Status Bar
<p>I am developing an Android app that will run as a service most of the time. The user would be able to control it via the status bar -- including the ability to stop the service altogether.  </p>

<p>Even though I am able to make a custom view and put buttons on the Notifications area [see Figure 1], I would like to be able to put it above the "Android"/Service Provider's name.  Much in the same way as the Music Player app does this [see Figure 2].  That way, even if the user clears their notifications, my app's control panel will remain active as long as the service is running.  </p>

<p>What's the best way to do that, please?</p>

<p><img src="http://i.stack.imgur.com/kn2ZN.png" alt="Figures 1 and 2"></p>

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