Frame structure coordination in wireless communication systems with integrated access and backhaul links in advanced networks

A relay device, comprising:

• a processor;
• and
• a memory that stores executable instructions that, when executed by the processor, facilitate performance of operations, comprising:
• defining a first configuration of a first group of flexible symbols;
• defining a second configuration of a first pattern defined for an uplink transmission, wherein the first pattern begins with a first uplink slot or a first uplink symbol;
• defining a third configuration of a second pattern defined for a downlink transmission, wherein the second pattern begins with a second uplink slot or a second uplink symbol;
• defining a fourth configuration of a second group of flexible symbols, wherein flexible symbols are symbols within a slot that are not defined as uplink symbols or downlink symbols;
• and
• transmitting, to a donor device, respective indications of the first configuration, the second configuration, the third configuration, and the fourth configuration for use during backhaul communications between the relay device and the donor device.