Multi-level slot format indicator

An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising:

• a processor;
• memory in electronic communication with the processor;
• and
• instructions stored in the memory, wherein the instructions are executable by the processor to:
• receive a common downlink control information message on a group common physical downlink control channel, wherein the common downlink control information message comprises a slot format configuration comprising a first slot format indicator and a second slot format indicator different from the first slot format indicator, and an identification of the first slot format indicator or the second slot format indicator, or both;
• and
• perform the wireless communication based at least in part on the first slot format indicator and the second slot format indicator.

An apparatus for wireless communication, comprising:

• a processor;
• memory in electronic communication with the processor;
• and
• instructions stored in the memory, wherein the instructions are executable by the processor to:
• transmit a common downlink control information message on a group common physical downlink control channel, wherein the common downlink control information message comprises a slot format configuration comprising a first slot format indicator and a second slot format indicator different from the first slot format indicator, and an identification of the first slot format indicator or the second slot format indicator, or both;
• and
• perform the wireless communication based at least in part on the first slot format indicator and the second slot format indicator.