How are sensors connected to a laptop?

I want to connect a sensor to my pc (MPU-9250)

I know that in the device drivers list there is the category “Sensors” (at least on windows).

I know that i can connect it through a serial port and write my code using an Arduino, but i want to be able to see it as an actual sensor.
I also know that on my old ThinkPad T61, there is an accelerometer so it must be connected in a way or another.

(After the switch to Win10 on it I can’t access it anymore)

So, is there a way to connect it to the pc without using direct serial port (or parallel port)?

Is it possible through an usb port (with a microcontroller of some sort, like an Arduino Leonardo)

Thanks in advance.

EDIT: I found that sensors are HID devices so i can connect mine using USB.

EDIT 2: I found this interesting document that explains that it is possible to connect sensors through USB: Document from usb.org