N V Satyanaraian, an M Tech and a scientist, has developed a software that can track stolen mobiles, Stolen Mobile Finder, a first of its kind, he has patented it.

Once the software is installed, it is difficult to change the sim card of the phone. If the thief tries to change the software, the handset asks for a password and accepts whatever password the thief puts in. Then, it deducts Rs 900 every hour from the sim card automatically without any operator help. The mobile will inform the real owner of the status of the phone.

As soon as the theft is identified, the software transfers the entire address book to the actual owner of the phone within seconds and regularly communicates with the owner about incoming and outgoing calls. The software also makes the mobile emit a loud alarm at odd hours even when the cell is switched off. All calls and vibrator mode of the mobile is suspended and gets into a dormant mode.

Satyanaraian has already won a national award for his innovative inventions and is now negotiating with mobile phone makers to use his software, which he recently got patented.

When asked how he got inspired for building this sofware, he said losing 30 mobiles did it!