Information processing apparatus, non-transitory computer readable medium storing information processing program, and information processing method

The patent introduces a server as an intermediary component that manages the synchronization process between multiple image processing devices. The server receives setting information from one device, verifies its compatibility with other devices, and applies the settings accordingly. This intermediary approach centralizes the complex verification and synchronization logic, allowing individual devices to remain relatively simple while achieving reliable setting consistency across the network.

The patent implements preliminary verification of setting compatibility before actual synchronization occurs. The server checks whether the setting information to be synchronized is compatible with the target device's configuration requirements in advance. This preliminary action prevents time-consuming conflicts and errors during the actual setting application process, ensuring that only verified compatible settings are applied, thus reducing overall processing time despite the additional verification step.