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    • These indirect approaches suffer from ill-posed inversions, error propagation, and poor temporal resolution due to data requirements.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a direct approach for tomographic reconstruction of activation levels in fNIRS/DOT.
    • To overcome the limitations of indirect methods, including improved image quality and temporal resolution.

    Main Methods:

    • A direct reconstruction approach incorporating a Kalman scheme was developed.
    • Performance was validated using dynamic simulative and phantom experiments.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed direct Kalman-based approach demonstrated potential for improving calculated images in fNIRS/DOT.
    • The method showed promise in relaxing the speed limitations of existing instruments.

    Conclusions:

    • The direct Kalman scheme offers a more efficient and accurate method for functional near-infrared spectroscopy and diffuse optical tomography.
    • This approach enhances image reconstruction and temporal resolution in optical neuroimaging.