A processing unit is connectable to a communications network. In various embodiments, the improved scanning tool uses sophisticated identification software to identify automotive functional modules to identify the modules’ part-numbers and resident software revisions. The approach also involves causing, at least in part, an initiation of at least one privacy preserving action based, at least in part, on the at least one potential privacy conflict. Bill payment may be made by way of an ACH transaction using a routing number and an account number obtained from the image of the check. The engagement of the housing pawls with the reversing ring notches is regulated by the driving member.