A method to enhance motion estimation is provided. The method includes
providing a motion estimator, obtaining at least two candidate motion
vectors from the motion estimator and applying an error function having a
penalty that depends on the position and size of the candidate motion
vectors. A device for recursive motion vector estimation having enhanced
convergence is also provided. The device includes a vector generator and a
best vector selector. The best vector selector comprises means to evaluate
candidate motion vectors by applying an error function having at least a
penalty that depends on the position and size of the candidate motion
vectors.
