Recently, there have been significant advances in full-frame video timing which utilizes a full sensor array rather than a single line. This has followed from the advent of low-cost machine vision technologies which has made possible systems that surpass 1/100 second time resolution. Previously, the NTSC television standard limited most VHS and SVHS, and digital frame rates to 59.94 frames per second (limiting the timing resolution to .016 seconds).
The development of low-cost machine vision technologies has enabled full-frame video timing systems exceeding 1/100th of a second time resolution, surpassing the limitations imposed by the NTSC television standard. This advancement resulted in improved timing resolution for VHS and SVHS formats.