PRE-PAID TELEPHONE THEFT PROTECTION-PTTP

2. What is the target problem or need? Who has it? Every telephone User How is the problem currently addressed and where is the potential to do better? Currently the following are available: SIM change detection: Detects unauthorized SIM change and alerts you to any new number assigned to the device Tamper proof :Once tracking is activated the software settings cannot be modified unless deactivated Secure encrypted backup : Photos and contacts are encrypted and uploaded and stored online securely Remote data wipe : Remotely wipe personal data stored on your device and media card Advanced hybrid positioning: We use a combination of GPS, Wi-Fi positioning and cell tower triangulation to track location Device alarm: If your device is lost or stolen you can remotely enable a piercing alarm, even if it's in silent mode PTTP: as a renewable pre-paid annual plan prepares you for the future, and enables you access pictures, telephone call history, messages used on the device for the first 3weeks of use after it has been stolen, it also sends a continuous disturbing pop-up message to phone, saying it has been stolen, with information on how to return it and where, which can only be deactivated by the original owner’s code/Pin. This is installed and activated by a microworker. Smartphones are used by millions of people around the world for everything from taking photos, storing contacts, business documents and other sensitive information. What if your device was lost or stolen, what would it mean to you or your business? Not only is it the loss of an expensive device, but also your data, which can be priceless. Theft victims will spend money in out-of-pocket expenses and days in efforts to resolve the many problems caused by this crime

3. D Why and how should the problem be addressed through microwork in the developing world ? Loosing a Telephone set is quiet a painful experience , one is made to loose photos, contacts, business documents and other sensitive information at one moment, one looses expectations ans is made in certain terms to start all over again if this information cannot be recovered, while the thief wipes it off without any sense of morality and pity inconsiderate of the adverse effect this would have on the original owner. Ofcourse, there are several measures to backup information in recent times but this measures are not popular to everyone. Through Micro work, one is sure to be approached anywhere, anytime by a micro worker and asked to subscribe. Kiosk,stands and small office locations can be setup to enable passersby stop by to secure their telephone. This will reduce telephone theft drastically as criminals will now be aware they can be seen, traced and caught without much work. The phone in question becomes impossible to sell or use when the owner activates the PTTP. BENEFITS 1.Good health as may be affected by loss 2. Crime reduction rate 3. Job creation 4. Information security

5. c.Do the workers need to have any particular skills or resources? No they will go through an organized training to enable anyone above 18 and above join the team. d.What is the business model? Who pays and how can the workers be compensated?  PTTP is a service that offers the general public access to TELEPHONE THEFT PROTECTION at a highly discounted rate. In the standard scenario, a subscriber to PTTP pays a fixed sum of money Annually to the service provider or administrator debited from call credit on telephone on acceptance to subscribe. It can be viewed as property/information Insurance’ and no different from legal or medical insurance ina (Standard Plan of ONEYEAR) . Finally,PTTP simply implies that the TELEPHONE THEFT PROTECTION desired by a subscriber is Pre Paid by the subscriber. The mobile service provider will share with the revenue generated by PTTP, who in turn pays the micro workers once a week through stipulated account. This project will be carried out in conjunction with a law enforcement agency to take over investigations and retrieve telephone and arrest culprit. The world stands protected from the society ills with this.