Virtual Cell Identity for Aerial Interference Control

The patent divides the traditional single cell identity system into two independent identity systems: physical cell identities (PCI) for cell identification and virtual cell identities (VCI) for radio resource control. This segmentation allows the terminal to distinguish between different cells even when they share the same PCI, thereby reducing inter-cell interference and cell confusion in aerial vehicle communication scenarios.

The patent introduces virtual cell identities as an intermediary layer between the physical cell identity and the radio resource control functions. The VCI acts as a mediator that enables independent resource allocation and reference signal management for different cells, allowing the terminal to process signals from multiple cells with duplicate PCIs without confusion, thus improving connection stability while eliminating interference.

The patent designs the virtual cell identity system to serve multiple functions simultaneously: it provides cell identification, enables independent radio resource control, manages reference signals, and supports aerial vehicle communication requirements. By making the VCI system multi-functional, the patent reduces the need for additional separate mechanisms, thereby limiting the increase in system information complexity while achieving improved radio link quality.

The patent changes the parameter structure by introducing VCI as a new dimension alongside the traditional PCI. Instead of fundamentally redesigning the entire system, the patent modifies specific parameters (adding VCI to system information blocks) while keeping the existing PCI framework intact. This parameter change approach allows the system to handle aerial vehicle communication requirements without proportionally increasing overall complexity.